Director- Buildings & Facilities

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Director- Buildings & Facilities (26002034)Job Description Director- Buildings & Facilities - (26002034) Job Description Job PurposeProvide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of Authority buildings, facilities, and infrastructure across Dubai. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with RTA standards, and embed innovation, sustainability, and intelligent systems into departmental initiatives.Roles and ResponsibilitiesStrategyLead the development and implementation of strategic plans and KPIs, ensuring projects and initiatives align with the Authority’s objectives and future directions.Review and endorse strategic plans for modernizing commercial and investment areas across all Authority-owned buildings.Strategically guide horizon scanning efforts to identify emerging trends in infrastructure, technology, and sustainability, incorporating global best practices.Direct feasibility studies and impact assessments for projects, integrating sustainability, traffic, and environmental considerations.Establish cross-functional programs, budgets, and schedules to enhance efficiency, optimize assets, and align with corporate strategy.OperationsOversee teams and resources, monitoring the execution of projects and programs while endorsing technical and administrative reports to ensure efficiency and quality.Manage project execution from planning and design through completion, ensuring compliance with approved standards, specifications, and schedules.Review and approve contracts and agreements, overseeing the technical prequalification of consultants, vendors, and service providers in compliance with policies and quality standards.Oversee management of departmental assets through the RTA Asset Management System (AMS), ensuring data accuracy and lifecycle optimization.Oversee stakeholder coordination with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government entities to meet timelines and budgets.Direct performance management processes, ensuring training needs are identified, orientation programs delivered, and corrective actions taken.Product / Process ImprovementDrive the adoption of green building design, smart building technologies, and intelligent infrastructure integration to meet net zero and sustainability goals.Promote innovation, AI/ML-driven simulations, and predictive maintenance technologies to improve service delivery and resource efficiency.Lead continuous improvement of project governance, technical reporting, and data analysis practices to support evidence-based decision-making.Oversee the modernization of commercial and investment spaces across Authority buildings to enhance utilization, efficiency, and revenue generation.Physical Working ConditionsConduct periodic site visits to project locations, facilities, and infrastructure sites to oversee execution, assess compliance, and engage with stakeholders directly. Qualifications · EducationBachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/architectural engineering or project management; Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Infrastructure Planning, or Sustainable Design · Experience16+ years in case of master’s degree/ (18+ years in case of bachelor’s degree) · CertificationsCertifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Job Category: Civil EngineeringAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Buildings & FacilitiesEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 09/07/2026Unposting Date: 09/08/2026

Education: Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/architectural engineering or project management; Master's degree in Engineering Management, Infrastructure Planning, or Sustainable Design. Experience: 16+ years with a master’s degree or 18+ years with a bachelor’s degree. Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2.

Strategy: Lead development and implementation of strategic plans and KPIs; review and endorse strategic plans for modernizing commercial and investment areas; guide horizon scanning; conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments; establish cross-functional programs, budgets, and schedules. Operations: Oversee teams and resources; manage project execution from planning through completion; review and approve contracts and prequalify consultants/vendors; manage assets in the RTA AMS; coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government entities; manage performance processes and training. Product / Process Improvement: Drive green building design, smart building technologies, and intelligent infrastructure; promote AI/ML-driven simulations and predictive maintenance; improve project governance, reporting, and data analysis; modernize commercial/investment spaces to enhance utilization and revenue.