Job description

The Assistant Manager - Accommodation at DP World in Dubai supports the Accommodations Director in overseeing daily facility operations to ensure efficient service delivery across multiple functions including maintenance, security coordination, cleaning, and landscaping. This role is integral to maintaining operational excellence within accommodation facilities by managing building systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. The position involves conducting routine facility inspections, identifying maintenance and safety issues, coordinating improvement projects, and overseeing both staff and vendors engaged in facility upkeep and service delivery. Responsibilities extend to managing facility budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for services and capital projects. The Assistant Manager also ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including health, safety, fire, and environmental codes. The role requires effective contract negotiation and management of service providers, tracking of maintenance activities and assets using CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems, and producing detailed operational reports covering maintenance performance, budget utilization, and safety metrics. This position plays a key role in aligning DP World’s accommodation management operations with global standards of quality, safety, and sustainability, supporting the company’s mission to enhance trade infrastructure and workforce welfare globally.