Mobilization Manager (Facility Management)

Job Title: Mobilization Manager (Facility Management)

Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Company: SBU Of Abunayyan Holding Company

Industry: Integrated Facility Management and Solutions

Role Purpose

Lead the mobilization and transition of large-scale Facilities Management contracts from contract award to successful operational go-live. Ensure readiness of people, systems, assets, vendors, and compliance requirements across KSA and GCC operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mobilization & Transition

• Lead end-to-end mobilization of FM contracts.
• Develop transition plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structure.
• Manage phased handovers across assets, zones, and services.
• Ensure smooth service commencement with zero disruption.

2. Workforce Mobilization

• Prepare manpower plans aligned to contract scope and SLAs.
• Mobilize technical and soft FM staff locally and internationally.
• Manage visas, quotas, Iqama, sponsorship transfers, and onboarding.
• Ensure Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as main point of contact for clients and authorities.
• Lead progress meetings and mobilization status reporting.
• Manage approvals, interviews, clearances, and client acceptance.

4. Digital FM Readiness

• Support CAFM, IoT, dashboards, helpdesk, and reporting systems.
• Ensure digital tools are operational before go-live.

5. Commercial & Risk Control

• Manage mobilization budget and cost tracking.
• Interpret contracts, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.

6. Supply Chain & Vendors

• Mobilize subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure vendor compliance with HSE, labour, and service standards.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs.

7. HSE & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi labour law, GOSI, Mudad, WPS, Civil Defense, and project standards.
• Promote HSE best practices throughout mobilization.

8. Handover to Operations

• Conduct readiness assessments before go-live.
• Ensure seamless handover to operations team.
• Implement 30/60/90-day stabilization plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in FM / Operations / Real Estate.
• Minimum 5 years in mobilization or transition leadership roles.
• Experience mobilizing 500+ workforce employees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of KSA labour systems (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, WPS).
• Fluent English required; Arabic preferred.

Core Competencies

• Mobilization & Transition Management
• Workforce Planning & Recruitment
• Client Relationship Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Leadership & Team Management
• Vendor Management
• Digital FM / CAFM Systems

Preferred Certifications

• PMP / PRINCE2
• IFMA / IWFM / CFM
• NEBOSH / IOSH
• Lean Six Sigma