Operations Manager – Electromechanical Maintenance

About the role

The Operations Manager will lead electromechanical maintenance and facility management services for a large‑scale, multi‑site project in Qatar. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure high‑quality technical service delivery, compliance with QHSE standards, and fulfillment of contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Direct day‑to‑day electromechanical maintenance and FM operations across multiple sites.
• Manage engineering, supervisory, technical and support teams.
• Oversee Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Civil, ELV, BMS, HVAC and related building systems.
• Ensure effective execution of preventive, corrective and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Monitor operational performance, service levels and contractual compliance.
• Control resources, operational budgets and service performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply‑chain partners.
• Guarantee adherence to QHSE requirements and Qatar‑specific standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and leverage technology for operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in Facility Management.
• Strong GCC experience on large‑scale electromechanical/FM projects; experience in schools/kindergartens preferred.
• Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated financial and customer relationship management capabilities.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
• QCDD certification and Grade A classification by Kahramaa preferred.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering principles
• Electrical engineering principles
• MEP system knowledge
• Civil engineering systems
• ELV (Extra‑Low Voltage) systems
• BMS (Building Management System) operation
• HVAC system expertise
• QHSE compliance