
Alshaya Group
Facilities Manager - Projects & Property Development
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 31/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/02/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
31/03/2026
Job description
The Facilities Manager will take ownership of the operation, maintenance, and repair of Alshaya’s stores, restaurants, offices, and warehouses across the Central Province of Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing facilities in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, leading a team, and being integral to new store openings. The position requires exceptional planning and organisational skills to ensure smooth operations, efficient maintenance, and timely delivery of property development projects within the retail sector.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and repair activities across all retail, office, and warehouse facilities in the assigned region
- Plan, coordinate, and execute property development projects, renovations, and refurbishments to align with brand and operational standards
- Lead the preparation and execution of new store openings, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, and systems are ready for operational launch
- Manage and supervise maintenance teams, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and development
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend asset lifecycle
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance and development projects
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, fire, and legal regulations across all facilities and projects
- Prepare reports on facility performance, project progress, budget adherence, and maintenance activities for senior management
- Develop and control budgets for facilities operations and project execution, ensuring cost-efficiency and resource optimization
- Implement and continuously improve facilities management processes, workflows, and standards to ensure operational excellence
- Support cross-functional teams, including retail operations, finance, procurement, and HR, to ensure integrated planning and execution of facilities initiatives
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues, including equipment failures, environmental control problems, or unexpected disruptions
Experience & skills
- Proven experience in facilities management or property project management within the retail industry, preferably in large-scale, multi-location operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments
- Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing construction, renovation, or fit-out projects from planning through completion
- Exceptional planning, organisational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
- Knowledge of maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, and repair processes for commercial buildings and retail outlets
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Ability to prepare and manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation
- Understanding of health, safety, and legal compliance requirements relevant to retail and commercial facilities
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to operational emergencies or unexpected facility issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and report to senior management
- Proficiency in facilities management software, project management tools, and reporting systems is a plus