Senior Operations Manager - Airports

Candidates with Airport experience will be prioritized! Key Accountabilities • Provide inputs to the development of the overall division strategy and participate in developing the KSA business unit strategy in line with the vision, mission, and business objectives of the company. • Posts award, assists project teams by providing specialist input for the day to day commercial and contractual administration for both the evaluation of claims and/or requests for contract variations and the commercial close-out of contracts. • Deliver the Operations Management strategy for the portfolio of assets while ensuring contractual commitments are successfully met. • Manage the effective achievement of the business unit’s objectives through leading the Operations team in the KSA, by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, and providing formal and informal feedback and appraisals in order to maximize the subordinates’ and the business unit’s performance. • Assists project team with the technical evaluation of engineer’s requirements advising, in particular, upon any contractual / commercial aspects rose therein. • Contribute and assist the Director of Operations in defining an optimum structure for the division so that resources are optimally utilized and communication takes place in an efficient manner. • Ensures that all project’s activities are controlled within the approved budget, identifies any deficiencies and conducts proper analysis and recommend solutions to the board of directors. • Recommend and oversee the budget for the Operations business unit and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/ revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance and potential areas of cost reduction are identified, and performance improvement opportunities are realized. • Lead and manage the portfolio while ensuring the planning and allocation of all resources, and the implementation of the appropriate standards and controls to ensure that all activities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner to meet and exceed objectives. • Discuss “Side-Specific-Budgets” with customers including CAPEX for example, advise the customers on expenditures, opportunities for cost reductions, and the viability/ feasibility of changing/ buying assets (such as changing a chiller for example) to ensure customers’ budgeting is as appropriate and as accurate as possible. • Manage the implementation and improvement of policies, guidelines, and processes for contract management and administration to ensure standards are set so that all business requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality service to customers in line with the corporate strategy. • Manage the process of revising contracts’ scope of work, renewing the contract while recommending changes, conducting pricing, and negotiating the contract with the customer while coordinating the Terms & Conditions of the contract with the Legal department to ensure alignment with internal policies and any external laws and regulations. • Manage and monitor the subcontracting of works (such as fire systems, gas, emergency lighting, vertical transportation, water treatment, tank cleaning, etc.), ensure that subcontractors fulfil their duties in an accurate manner and as per the agreed upon contractual clauses, and manage subcontractors’ evaluations and negotiations while ensuring that chosen subcontractors are approved by the relevant authorities to guarantee compliance with the regulatory framework (such as any approvals needed from the Civil Defense Department for fire-fighting systems). • Monitor SLAs for the portfolio of assets, and ensure that they are aligned to service delivery, customer expectations, and expectations from suppliers / service partners in order to achieve quality service delivery, effective supplier relationship management, and profitability. • Monitor service delivery performance and lead the evaluation of suppliers’ performance within the portfolio to ensure the selection of appropriately qualified service providers/ contractors at the optimum price in order to deliver the expected quality of service. • Receives and analyzes scopes and specifications for works and services to be performed by the contract and agree with client and team members the basis for the execution and sub contracting strategy / documentation to optimize a cost effective basis for project. • Attends negotiation meetings, summarizes results and obtains appropriate confirmations. • Prepares and coordinates the execution of the final contract agreement documentation in an expeditious manner. • Reviews all project documentation / correspondence to identify any contractual or commercial implications which may impact adversely upon the company’s interests. • Monitors and processes commercial and contractual aspects pertaining to variations / change orders required by the consultant and prepares appropriate submissions for engineer’s approval. • Studies and evaluates site instructions in the light of contractual obligations and, in conjunction with the technical input from the team. Prepares an appropriate strategy for justifications of the cost / schedule impact of such claims for approval by engineer. • Implements the approved claim strategy and assists with the negotiation of an optimized settlement to the Company’s benefit and prepares recommendations for management approval and finalizes the issue as appropriate. In the event of no agreement being reached with the client, prepares / assembles appropriate documentation for arbitration if necessary. • Monitors the performance of sub contractors and prepares routine management reports on same and follows up with team on the evaluation of sub contractor’s performance and completes contractual commitments. • Ensures that all project’s activities are controlled within the approved budget, identifies any deficiencies and conducts proper analysis and recommend solutions to the Company senior executives. • Monitor resource utilization within the portfolio to ensure that the right number and talent is available for running operations (projects, civil works, mechanical works, electrical works, landscaping, building inspections, etc.), accomplishing targets, improving customer satisfaction, and achieving business objectives. • Monitor and control the execution of maintenance contracts, review the preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, and supervise the implementation by employees or assigned contractor(s) through reviewing reports and spot-checking as appropriate to ensure the provision of quality maintenance works to the assets/ facilities (including maintenance to audio visual equipment, BMS, chillers, generators, AC, IT, etc.). • Attend all coordination meetings with the tenants and contractors to discuss the progress of the fit out works and collect the required documentation, carry out an overall inspection after the completion of the fit out works, prepare the snag lists, and follow up on all rectification works needed. • Monitor the process of quotation requests, and the preparation of Purchase Orders and Vendor Contracts, approve same, and ensure that the purchasing process is optimized to guarantee the provision of products/ services to the company/ customer on time and avoid any operational delays. • Ensure that the Annual Leave Planer i

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Key Accountabilities include: • Contribute to development of the division and KSA business unit strategy aligned with company vision and objectives. • Oversee commercial and contractual administration for evaluation of claims, contract variations, and close-out. • Deliver Operations Management strategy for the portfolio of assets and ensure contractual commitments are met. • Lead the Operations team in the KSA, set objectives, manage performance, develop staff, and provide feedback and appraisals. • Assist project teams with technical evaluation of engineers’ requirements, advising on contractual/commercial aspects. • Define an optimum division structure to maximize resource utilization and communication. • Ensure projects stay within budget; analyze deficiencies and propose solutions to senior management. • Develop and monitor budgets, costs, and revenue performance; identify cost reduction opportunities. • Lead portfolio management, resources planning, standards and controls to meet objectives. • Discuss side-specific budgets with customers (CAPEX), advise on expenditures and asset changes to align with budgeting. • Implement and improve contract management policies and processes to meet requirements and deliver quality service. • Manage contract scope revisions, renewals, pricing, and negotiations; coordinate Terms & Conditions with Legal. • Manage subcontracting of works, ensure compliance, evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors, and obtain necessary approvals from authorities. • Monitor SLAs and supplier performance to achieve quality service and profitability. • Review project documentation to assess contractual/commercial implications and negotiate variations/change orders. • Prepare strategies for cost/schedule impact of site instructions and assist in settlements; prepare arbitration documentation if needed. • Monitor subcontractor performance and produce routine management reports; evaluate subcontractor performance. • Ensure activity controls within approved budgets and identify improvements; monitor resource utilization across trades. • Coordinate with tenants and contractors on fit-out progress, inspections, snag lists, and corrective actions. • Oversee quotation requests, purchase orders, and vendor contracts to ensure timely procurement and avoid delays. • Ensure maintenance programs and asset upkeep meet quality standards, including HVAC, electrical, IT, and other systems. • Attend coordination meetings and ensure documentation and approvals for project progress.