Director Facilities External Program

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Director of Facilities - External Program to join the resort’s Facilities CSA Management team.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Define operational skill requirements and individual job scopes and recruit respective teams
• Compile and draft operating procedures, PPM and CBM maintenance tasks and schedules for implementation and capture into a CAFM/BIM platform
• Set up, procure and equip respective departments, workshops and teams
• Compile and draft outsourced contract scopes, RFPs and BID documents and procure outsourced services in conjunction with Contracts Director
• Define and compile training materials and rollout target training for recruits, conduct skills assessments and identify additional training needs
• Establish operational, maintenance, repair and installation work policy and procedures for associated Building Facilities systems, equipment, MEP plant and appliances.
• Recruit, hire, develop and mentor the Building Facilities engineering team to provide service standards and technical attributes commeasuring with delivering five-star guest services.
• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Define and implement the operating model for all external facilities
• Establish governance across asset performance, lifecycle, and maintenance
• Act as executive owner of performance, risk, and compliance
• Responsible for quality assurance of construction handover pertaining to MEPF functional validation ensure optimal operations, fabric and finishes fit out. Confirmation of functionality, and maintainability and ensure repair and replacement is practical and achievable.
• Operational Excellence
• Drive performance across a multi-site portfolio
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in construction and / or facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing external programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strategic planning, vendor management, compliance oversight, budgeting, and leadership.
• Proficient in CAFM systems, MS Office, and project management tools.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong communication for collaborating with and supporting team members and reporting findings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail oriented.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in active or outdoor, humid environments.
• Proactive and responsive to operational needs.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 resort environment.
• Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  
  

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package, incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.

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