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Albaraa Abdulrahman

Albaraa Abdulrahman

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced facilities manager with expertise in shopping centers management, known for exceptional communication skills and effective negotiation. Proven track record in leadership, team building, and public relations, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction. Adept at problem-solving and time management, with a strong focus on inventory procurement and contract management. Skilled in renovation planning and implementation, utilising Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to enhance project outcomes. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic facilities oversight and continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Facilities

Dar Al Arkan Properties
Ryiadh
2025.06 - Current
  • Managed multi‑city facilities portfolio across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca, overseeing:
    – 3,000 residential units
    – 700 retail units
    – 7 residential towers
    – 5 office towers
    – 8 high‑end showrooms
  • Led optimization initiatives that reduced operational expenses across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use properties while maintaining service quality.
  • Contributed to sustaining high operational standards through continuous monitoring, vendor coordination, and effective facilities management practices.

Facilities Manager

Dar Al Arkan Properties
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2020.09 - 2025.06
  • Managed facilities of Offices buildings of 150,000 sqm BUA, Mixed-use buildings of 600,000 sqm BUA and Commercial buildings of 300,000 sqm BUA .
  • Managed renovation & fit-outs works for residential units and offices to be delivered to clients within optimum cost and time.
  • Managed fit-out works for tenants.
  • Managed preventive and corrective maintenance of buildings system (I.e. elevators, HVAC, firefighting, fire alarm, generators)
  • Managed hard and soft services services providers.
  • Procurement.
  • Managed delivery and handing-over processes of commercial and residential units to/from clients.
  • Managed electrical and water bills to achieve lowest possible water and power consumption and bills amounts.
  • Supervised full-time staff to comply with policies and guidelines.
  • Controlled expenses and lowered costs to meet budget requirements.
  • Performed best practices and quality standards to comply with occupational health and safety procedures.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs within required timeframe.
  • Hired and supervised contractors, closely monitoring workmanship to produce cost-effective resourcing.
  • Verified contractors and suppliers deliver cost-effective, high-quality services per contractual terms.
  • Planned and coordinated preventative maintenance and reactive repair work to maintain cost efficiency.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures, from product replenishment to budget control.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Maintained daily operations through technical support for production and maintenance departments.
  • Managed facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Development engineer

Dar Al Arkan Properties
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2018.09 - 2020.09
  • Worked as development engineer at development dept. but with titles name of Design Architect.
  • Worked on revising and following-up during design stage starting from Concept up to Detailed drawings which'd been created by design offices.
  • Worked on Masterplans to achieve Municipality requirements which'd been created by specialized office.
  • Worked on pricing of residential and commercial lands based deferent aspects.
  • Worked on Land-use charts based on location requirements.
  • Worked with Business development team for the last 3 months by visiting & inspecting lands and preparing market studies reports and presentations.

Conf

Al-Juraisi
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2018.01 - 2018.09

Managing Websites & Social Media Accounts - Coordinating & Covering Events - Aerial and Regular Photography

Education

FMP Course - Facilities Management

IFMA
Riyadh, Riyadh Region

CFM Course - Facilities management

Engo Soft
Riyadh

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

King Saud University
Ryiadh
09.2017

Skills

  • Facilities management
  • Shopping centres management
  • Communication skills
  • Good negotiator
  • Communication with public
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Public relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Inventory procurement
  • Contract management
  • Renovation planning and implementation
  • Excel, Word, PPT

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Kurdish
Native

References

Madi Hajaj - Projects Manager - 0501773491

Timeline

Head of Facilities

Dar Al Arkan Properties
2025.06 - Current

Facilities Manager

Dar Al Arkan Properties
2020.09 - 2025.06

Development engineer

Dar Al Arkan Properties
2018.09 - 2020.09

Conf

Al-Juraisi
2018.01 - 2018.09

FMP Course - Facilities Management

IFMA

CFM Course - Facilities management

Engo Soft

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

King Saud University
Albaraa Abdulrahman