Chief of Facilities Engineering

The Chief of Facilities Engineering directs facilities maintenance, refurbishments, and construction projects in support of Sinai operations. The ideal candidate will lead a multinational team composed of facilities maintenance and construction specialists and be responsible for planning and delivery of smart, efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure projects that include buildings and utility systems (water supplies, sewage disposal and electrical power), in a manner consistent with accepted US/UK health and safety standards.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Chief of Facilities Engineering:

• Serves as the lead staff member for planning, designing, and delivering sustainable facilities, including planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishments, and new construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains a pro-active facilities inspection program.
• Manages the provision of water supplies, sewage disposal, electrical power, and other critical utilities for all MFO Sinai locations in the Sinai.
• Supervises all contracted engineering and facilities works. Provides assurance that contractor activities are being performed within the terms of the contracts.
• Develops forecasted plans, value engineering, financial monitoring and reporting, and prepares business cases. Establishes and executes multi-year project and equipment replacement budgets and plans.
• Establishes and implements Quality Assurance Programs. Conducts evaluations, investigations and root cause analysis of specific issues.
• Complies with MFO people policies, manages staff performance, and ensures a productive and inclusive work environment free of harassment and discrimination

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Program Management, Engineering, Facilities Management or Construction Management, as well as Program Management certification or accreditation.
• 10+ years of experience in implementing program planning and management systems in construction and facilities management.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency with SAP or another major ERP materials management
• Professional registration and post graduate qualifications are highly desirable as is previous Middle East/Military experience