Ahmed Ragab
Riyadh
Summary
Senior Facilities Management Director with 20+ years of strategic and operational leadership across airports, critical infrastructure, and high-occupancy assets in Saudi Arabia. Expert in enterprise-level FM governance, multi-site operations, contract and commercial management, KPI/SLA frameworks, and OPEX/CAPEX optimization for 24/7 mission-critical environments. Proven track record in leading large multidisciplinary teams, improving asset reliability, reducing operational risk, and ensuring full compliance with GACA, aviation safety, and HSE regulations. Strong capability in CAFM/CMMS digital transformation (IBM Maximo), business continuity planning, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Facility Manager (Acting FM Director – Multisite Portfolio)
Safari Group
01.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for FM across multiple southern airports, covering both airside and landside assets.
- Oversee Hard & Soft FM services in a highly regulated aviation environment with zero-tolerance safety requirements.
- Lead large, geographically dispersed technical teams, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across all sites.
- Govern FM contracts, KPIs, SLAs, and performance frameworks, reporting to senior executives and client authorities.
- Manage annual OPEX budgets, optimizing manpower deployment, subcontracting models, and resource utilization.
- Ensure full alignment with Cluster 2- regulations, aviation safety protocols, and HSE management systems.
Facility Manager – Multiairport Portfolio
SBG O&M
06.2018 - 01.2025
- Directed FM operations for five airports, ensuring uninterrupted 24/7 service delivery.
- Held full accountability for technical performance, safety compliance, manpower planning, and subcontractor oversight.
- Led the rollout of IBM Maximo CMMS, enhancing asset registers, preventive maintenance, and performance analytics.
- Improved operational efficiency by reducing work order backlogs and improving response times through structured KPIs.
- Served as the primary liaison with clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies on FM performance and compliance.
Facility Manager – High Occupancy Mega Asset
ALJ Real Estate
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed full FM operations for one of Makkah's largest hotels operating at peak occupancy levels.
- Oversaw critical MEP systems, life safety systems, and asset reliability programs.
- Managed FM contracts, vendor performance, and cost-control initiatives to maintain service excellence.
- Led emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
- Delivered executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and operational improvement plans.
Education
B.Sc. - Electronic Engineering, Automatic Control and instrumentation
Menoufia University
Skills
Enterprise & Multisite Facilities Management
Airport & Critical Infrastructure Operations
FM Strategy, Governance & Policy Development
Contract & Commercial Management
OPEX & CAPEX Planning, Control & Optimization
Asset Management & Lifecycle Governance
CAFM/CMMS Digital Enablement
Vendor, Subcontractor & Manpower Strategy
Regulatory Compliance
Business Continuity, Risk & Emergency Management
Executive Reporting & Client/Authority Liaison
Certification
PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
Timeline
Facility Manager (Acting FM Director – Multisite Portfolio)
Safari Group
01.2025 - Current
Facility Manager – Multiairport Portfolio
SBG O&M
06.2018 - 01.2025
Facility Manager – High Occupancy Mega Asset
ALJ Real Estate
09.2013 - 01.2018
B.Sc. - Electronic Engineering, Automatic Control and instrumentation
Menoufia University
Websites And Social Links - Linked In
https://linkedin.com/in/ahmed-ragab-pmp-fmp