Director – Landscape Operations (Facilities Management)

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Job Description

Are you a visionary leader with expertise in landscape management? We are seeking an experienced Director – Landscape Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the operation and long-term maintenance of a large urban park in Riyadh. This role focuses on managing third-party contractors to ensure the highest standards of landscape, irrigation, and hardscape maintenance while aligning with sustainability goals and delivering an exceptional visitor experience.

Strategic Oversight

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the development and execution of landscape and irrigation maintenance strategies to ensure operational excellence and alignment with sustainability objectives.
• Oversee landscape and irrigation contractor’s performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and related standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between contractors and the client, ensuring alignment with expectations and objectives.
• Drive the adoption of sustainable landscaping practices, including water conservation, native plant use, and eco-friendly pest control.
  
  
  

Operational Leadership

• Ensure all landscape features meet the highest standards of aesthetics, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor irrigation systems and implement water conservation strategies to optimize performance.
• Oversee readiness for public events, ensuring landscape displays and infrastructure meet thematic and operational requirements.
• Manage emergency responses for landscape hazards, such as fallen trees, irrigation failures, or extreme weather events.
  
  
  

Performance Management

• Utilize CAFM/CMMS systems to track maintenance activities, monitor asset lifecycles, and generate performance reports.
• Conduct regular site inspections and vendor performance reviews, enforcing corrective actions as needed.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and resource efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.
  
  
  

Collaboration And Engagement

• Work closely with design consultants, horticulturists, and other park management teams to optimize landscape quality and visitor experience.
• Support community engagement initiatives, seasonal displays, and temporary installations to enhance public appreciation for green spaces.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field. Advanced certifications in landscape or sustainability management are preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in landscape management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally in public parks or large-scale recreational spaces.
• Expertise in landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, and plant health management.
• Proficiency in CAFM/CMMS systems for managing maintenance tasks and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability practices, tree management systems, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Familiarity with industry software such as Expedition.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat is required.
  
  
  

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