Roads and Transport Authority
Job Details Provide 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 Responsibilities Strategy • Lead 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. Operations • Oversee 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 Improvement • Drive 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 Conditions • Conduct periodic site visits to project locations, facilities, and infrastructure sites to oversee execution, assess compliance, and engage with stakeholders directly. Job Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree/master’s degree - Civil/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or Project Management Experience: 16+ years in case of master’s degree (18+ years in case of bachelor’s degree) Tech Certificates: Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2. Required Nationality : UAE Nationals Only Show more Show less
Education: Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or Project Management. Experience: 16+ years with a master's or 18+ years with a bachelor's. Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2. Nationality: UAE Nationals Only.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for planning, design, execution, and maintenance of Authority buildings, facilities, and infrastructure across Dubai. Develop and implement strategic plans and KPIs; oversee modernization of commercial and investment spaces; conduct horizon scanning for infrastructure trends; perform feasibility studies with sustainability and environmental considerations; manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional programs. Oversee project execution from planning through completion, ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and timelines; review and approve contracts and prequalify consultants, vendors, and service providers. Manage assets via the RTA Asset Management System; coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government entities; lead performance management and training. Drive green building design, smart building technologies, AI/ML-driven simulations, and predictive maintenance; advance project governance, technical reporting, and data analysis; optimize utilization, efficiency, and revenue generation across Authority buildings.
What does a Buildings & Facilities Director (UAE Nationals Only) earn in the UAE?
See the full Michael Page salary benchmark — ranges, skills, and career progression.
Director- Buildings & Facilities
Dubai CareersDubai, UAE
AED 55,000 – 85,000/mo
Director - Projects - Dubai Holding Real Estate
Dubai HoldingDubai, UAE
AED 40,000 – 65,000/mo
Expert- Executive Affairs CEO
Dubai CareersDubai, UAE
AED 45,000 – 80,000/mo
Senior Engineer- Technical Support
Dubai CareersDubai, UAE
AED 17,000 – 28,000/mo
Architect Engineer
Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.Dubai, UAE
AED 20,000 – 35,000/mo
Manager - Project Delivery (UAEN)
Talents TideDubai, UAE
AED 35,000 – 50,000/mo