Director, Facility Management (903)

Job Purpose

Oversee the full spectrum of facility management operations across SOPC’s elite training centers and sport venues in Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam, ensuring safe, reliable, and world-class environments for athletes, coaches, and stakeholders. The role directs preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervises multi-site engineering teams, manages FM contracts, and drives operational readiness for all venues under SOPC’s mandate.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sports flooring, and specialized sport-equipment systems, to ensure uninterrupted venue functionality.
• Oversee daily facility operations across multiple venues around the Kingdom, ensuring standards for cleanliness, safety, energy efficiency, and equipment readiness are met.
• Direct the execution of technical maintenance activities, validating work completion against specification and ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting operational readiness.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for facility operations across all sites, ensuring consistency of service delivery, clarity of roles, and adherence to maintenance protocols.
• Monitor facility condition assessments and develop long-term asset management plans that enhance reliability, extend equipment lifecycle, and support operational planning.
  
  

Contract & Vendor Management

• Oversee vendor performance reports, validate invoices and work orders, and coordinate corrective actions for service gaps or non-compliance.
• Coordinate tendering, evaluation, onboarding, and renewal processes for service providers, ensuring operational continuity and cost-effective delivery.
• Establish structured vendor-review cycles and performance dashboards to enhance accountability and visibility on contract outcomes.
  
  

HSE Management

• Ensure full compliance with national safety codes, environmental regulations, and SOPC operational policies across all venues.
• Drive the implementation of safety management systems, emergency preparedness protocols, and incident reporting frameworks to protect athletes, staff, and visitors.
• Oversee access control operations, surveillance infrastructure, and security procedures to maintain controlled and safe venue environments.
• Coordinate periodic HSE audits and inspections across all facilities, ensuring timely implementation of corrective measures and continual improvement of safety practices.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Prepare operational readiness plans for new venues transitioning from development projects, ensuring FM requirements are incorporated from commissioning to handover.
• Provide periodic operational reports, dashboards, and budget updates to the Senior Director, highlighting performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary FM liaison for internal stakeholders, NFs, SOTC, and the Ministry of Sport, ensuring alignment on facility usage, readiness, and maintenance priorities.
  
  

Our Commitment

At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees. We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.