Facility Management Manager – Architecture

About the role

The Facility Management Manager – Architecture will lead the maintenance of architectural, civil and building‑fabric elements for our client portfolio in Doha. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure that all facilities meet operational, safety, quality and contractual requirements while complying with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise architectural, building‑fabric and civil maintenance activities.
• Lead internal FM teams and manage external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Monitor both planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct regular inspections, identify defects, assess risks and propose improvement actions.
• Guarantee compliance with Qatar codes, specifications, HSE, environmental and quality standards.
• Track SLA/KPI performance, analyse gaps and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in facility management, preferably in schools or kindergartens within the GCC.
• UPDA/MMUP Grade A or B – mandatory.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Experience managing FM teams and coordinating contractors.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of architectural and civil works.
• Familiarity with Qatar building codes and standards.
• UPDA/MMUP Grade A or B certification.
• CFM, FMP or SFP certification (preferred).
• PMP certification (advantage).
• Arabic (fluent) and English (fluent) language proficiency.