Talentmate
United Arab Emirates
13th September 2026
2609-7708-8
We are looking for FM Manager to lead the establishment and initial mobilization of a new captive Facilities Management company/function serving the Groups own real-estate developments. The role will build the FM operating platform from zero and prepare projects for efficient transition from construction into live operation.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and manage the FM company establishment and mobilization plan.
· Support company licensing/registration and coordinate required inputs with corporate functions and advisers.
· Define the FM organization structure, manpower plan, roles and initial operating budget.
· Define self-performed services and specialist outsourced/AMC services.
· Prepare FM policies, SOPs, PPM standards, emergency procedures, SLAs, KPIs and reporting.
· Lead CAFM/CMMS requirements, selection/implementation coordination, asset-register structure and asset tagging.
· Establish requirements for tools, test equipment, vehicles, workshops, consumables, critical spares and stores.
· Develop the specialist contractor/vendor database and support technical/commercial evaluation of FM service
providers.
· Participate in project/design and pre-handover reviews from an FM maintainability and lifecycle perspective.
· Define handover requirements for O&M; manuals, warranties, training, commissioning records, statutory
· documents and spare parts.
· Prepare and lead building-specific FM mobilization and takeover plans before handover.
· Support recruitment and onboarding of the permanent FM operations team.
· Establish DLP defect tracking and coordination with project teams and contractors after handover.
Qualification
· 10-15+ years of Facilities Management / building operations experience; UAE experience strongly preferred.
· Proven experience in FM mobilization, new-building takeover or establishing an FM operation from the ground
· up.
· Strong hard-services / MEP and building-operations background.
· Practical experience with CAFM/CMMS, asset registers, PPM, SLAs/KPIs and service-provider management.
· Experience with high-rise residential, hospitality, mixed-use or commercial developments preferred.
· Good commercial awareness covering budgets, AMCs, procurement, manpower planning and lifecycle cost.
· Strong coordination, leadership and communication skills across projects, contractors, technicians, labor teams
· and corporate functions.
· Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification preferred; recognized FM credentials are an advantage.
Why Join IRTH Group?
At IRTH Group, we’re not just a company; we’re a family committed to building a brighter future together. Guided by our core values of trust, strength, and agility, we empower individuals to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We take pride in building great projects in prime locations, designed for future generations and offering exceptional value as an investors product. IRTH Group stands as a symbol of legacy, resilience, and vision. Rooted in the foundation of a distinguished local family conglomerate, our privately held real estate investment platform draws strength from a heritage spanning over a century.
At IRTH Group, we are not just shaping the industry, we are setting the standard. If you are driven by ambition, excellence, and the pursuit of legacy, this is where your journey begins.
Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?
| Role Level: | Executive-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://irth.ae/ | Job Function: | Maintenance & Facilities |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Real Estate | ||
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