Housing Specialist

Role Overview

Housing Specialist at alfanar, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

alfanar is a construction and manufacturing business operating across the Middle East and other countries. The company specializes in electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction; manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products; and allied engineering services. Main divisions include alfanar electric, alfanar Construction, and alfanar Building Systems.

Role Purpose

Ensure effective operation, cleanliness, and maintenance of housing facilities by managing soft services, monitoring utilities, coordinating maintenance activities, and supervising service providers to maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained living environments.

Key Responsibilities

Housing Operations & Soft Services

• Manage and control the distribution, utilization, and performance of building attendants and cleaning teams.
• Distribute cleaning materials, tools, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Perform and report periodic evaluations of facility cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Manage and oversee water supply systems and sewage extraction.
• Manage and oversee pest control activities.
• Manage and oversee fire extinguishers and safety devices.
• Manage and oversee kitchen amenities and consumables.
• Manage and oversee swimming pools and landscaping services.
• Manage and oversee elevators and lift maintenance.

Utilities & Financial Reporting

• Monitor and report on utility consumption, sufficiency, requirements, and financial costs.
• Review and follow up on utility invoices, payments, and analysis.
• Ensure timely delivery of utilities and soft services to buildings and offices.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with property owners and building management to maintain proper facility functioning.
• Receive FM (Facilities Management) tickets, evaluate resource needs, communicate with tenants, and approve maintenance work.
• Confirm costs when required for maintenance work approval.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Present new ideas, best practices, and improvement opportunities based on available or proposed resources.
• Support continuous improvement in facilities operations.
• Solve operational problems and escalate complex issues.

Administrative & Housing Support

• Perform and finalize clerical work in public-sector entities when required, such as Municipality and National Water Company.
• Perform administrative functions for Housing team members, including documentation and process support.
• Assist team members by sharing duties or acting as a replacement when needed.
• Manage and document asset relocation activities.
• Supervise contractors performing work within housing facilities.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with related safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls.
• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures and seek automation opportunities.

Development & Delivery

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.
• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or any relevant field.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Building Maintenance.
• Contractor Management.
• Transportation Facilities.
• Work Order Management.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 27048.