Director Facilities Asset Management

Role Overview

Director Facilities Asset Management at Miral Destinations (operating as Miral Experiences), Abu Dhabi. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of all facilities, infrastructure, and building systems across world-class attractions and leisure destinations.

Company Overview

Miral Experiences is a region's leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. The diverse portfolio includes Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Watan. The company specializes in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery.

Role Purpose

This strategic leadership role oversees the maintenance, operations, and lifecycle management of critical assets across world-class attractions. The Director reports to the Senior Director, Facilities Asset Management and is responsible for overseeing large multidisciplinary teams, managing significant operational and capital budgets, driving asset performance, and ensuring the highest standards of guest experience, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Lead all Facilities Asset Management operations across hard and soft services.
• Oversee maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil, irrigation, water treatment, fire life safety, and related systems.

Strategy & Policy

• Develop and implement facility management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Drive preventive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management through CMMS systems.

Financial Management

• Manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Project Management

• Lead refurbishment, upgrade, and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, fire codes, environmental standards, and health & safety requirements.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage contractors, vendors, service providers, and service level agreements.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor departmental KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure facilities support business objectives and exceptional guest experiences.

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and inspire high-performing engineering and facilities teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of facilities, engineering, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 10 years' experience leading engineering, maintenance, or facilities teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience managing Building Management Systems (BMS).
• HVAC systems expertise (AHU, FAHU, FCU, chillers, heat exchangers).
• Water treatment and pumping systems management.
• Aquatics, fountains, and irrigation systems management.
• Electrical infrastructure knowledge.
• Boiler systems management.
• Fire suppression and fire-fighting systems expertise.
• Preventive maintenance and asset management programs experience.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or similar professional certification (preferred).
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as Maximo, CAFM, or equivalent (preferred).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (preferred).
• Project Management experience (preferred).
• Background within theme parks, attractions, hospitality, leisure, or large-scale mixed-use facilities (preferred).