Department: Operations
Location: Qatar
Reports to: Senior Management
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Facilities Management / Electromechanical Services
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager – Electromechanical with over 15 years of experience, including at least 7 years managing complex, high-value operations within the GCC region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with demonstrated expertise in facilities and building services management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee operations involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and agricultural systems.
- Ensure full compliance with international and Qatar-specific standards in building maintenance.
- Manage quality, health, safety, and environmental systems effectively.
- Supervise soft services such as cleaning, waste management, pest control, porter, and security services.
- Lead facilities management operations ensuring service excellence and cost-effectiveness.
- Handle commercial management tasks and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Ensure team compliance with local authority approvals and certifications (e.g., KAHRAMAA, QCDD).
- Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders and service providers to ensure project success.
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Quality, health, and environmental management systems.
- Soft services and integrated facilities management.
- Fully compliant with Qatari regulations for building maintenance and safety.
- Commercial management and client relationship management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum 15+ years of overall experience, with 7+ years in managing large-scale operations in the GCC.
- Proven track record in managing complex electromechanical projects or facilities.
- Membership in professional bodies: IFMA, RICS, IMechE, IEE, BIFM, CIBSE, ICE or similar.
- UPDA Grade A from KAHRAMAA or other recognized authorities preferred.
- Certified by QCDD preferred.
- Bilingual: Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is a MUST.
Note: Only candidates who meet all the mandatory requirements will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 15 years of overall experience in operations management?
- Do you have at least 7 years of experience managing complex, high-value electromechanical operations in the GCC region?
- Do you hold a Bachelor’s / Master’s / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar)?
- Do you hold a UPDA Grade A ?
- Do you hold a QCDD ?
- Are you fluent in Arabic (spoken & written)?
- What is your Notice Period ?
- What is your current Salary ?
- What is your Expected Salary ?