Director, Campus Physical Development and Services Dubai Main Campus, Dubai, AE Full-time NEW

Zayed University needs an experienced leader to direct its Campus Physical Development and Campus Services departments. This full time senior role involves managing facilities, projects, travel services, business centers, switchboards, contract services such as food and retail, and the conference center. You will ensure effective and efficient operations across both Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses. In addition, you will lead large scale construction and renovation projects. You will also develop sustainability strategies to achieve carbon neutral campuses. If you have a master degree in engineering or architecture and fifteen years of professional experience with five years in senior management, this role is for you. Bilingual English and Arabic skills are ideal.

University Overview

Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation. Founded in 1998, it proudly bears the name of the Founder of the Nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The university has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It welcomes both national and international students. Zayed University offers highly attractive benefits including tax free salaries, cash housing, and educational subsidies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership on large scale university projects. Lead the development and update of campus master plans and facility plans. Contribute to the university’s capital budget. Through the Facilities Project Manager, oversee construction, renovation, security, soft services, and MEP maintenance.
• Annually update the department’s strategic plan. Develop the operating plan and budget. Manage the CPDS budget and ensure proper utilization. Develop and implement sustainability strategies for carbon cost neutral campuses. Champion environmentally responsible design, green building standards, energy efficiency, and resource conservation.
• Develop policies and procedures for safe and efficient operations. Ensure design and construction meet university requirements, budgets, specifications, and schedules. Ensure facilities meet quality and safety regulations. Manage campus services including travel, business center, and convention center. Oversee retail outlets and food services.
• Lead the design and execution of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans. Conduct risk assessments and incident response protocols. Run regular simulation exercises. Maintain compliance with national and international safety standards.
• Develop a unified facilities system to track space changes, inventories, as built drawings, and budgets. Oversee contracts for building systems maintenance, custodial, grounds maintenance, and other services. Represent the university with external consultants, contractors, public agencies, and government bodies including municipalities and water authorities.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and develop department staff. Review and optimize organizational structure across campuses. Finally, work with university and government officials on new campus facilities from design to occupancy.

Qualifications

You need a master degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field. Fifteen years of professional experience is required, with five years in senior management. University or equivalent experience is highly preferred. Project management understanding and experience is essential. Knowledge of health and safety is required. Experience in the Middle East and bilingual language skills in English and Arabic are ideal.

Benefits and Perks

The monthly tax free salary for this Director role ranges from 45000 to 60000 AED. Your experience and qualifications will determine the exact amount. The university offers a highly attractive benefits package. This includes cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for you and your immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare for you and sponsored family members.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form through the Zayed University recruitment portal. Attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references. While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only selected candidates for an interview. For any further inquiries, please contact Recruitment at Zayed University. If you are ready to lead campus development and services at a prestigious UAE national university, we encourage you to apply today.