Asset Manager (IFM Manager)

About the role

Saif Al Harasi is looking for an Asset Manager (listed as Line Manager, Job Title: IFM Manager) in Muscat, Oman. The role leads the strategic planning, lifecycle management and performance optimization of all physical assets on the project, including an Asset Management Framework that supports data-driven maintenance, capital planning and sustainability. It covers assets from MEP systems to specialized cultural installations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an asset register for all critical and non-critical assets, and set lifecycle strategies for acquisition, operation, maintenance and replacement
• Analyze asset condition data to prioritize maintenance and capital investment plans
• Implement and manage the CMMS, ensuring data integrity, regular audits and integration with FM reporting dashboards
• Coordinate with Hard Services teams on preventive and corrective maintenance, and support root cause analysis and reliability improvements
• Forecast capital replacement and refurbishment needs and support long-term capital budgets and investment justifications
• Ensure assets meet regulatory, warranty and manufacturer requirements, and develop sustainability initiatives such as energy and water efficiency
• Liaise with contractors, OEMs and internal teams on asset handover, documentation and training, and support the commissioning team during project closeout

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management or a related field (mechanical/electrical preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in asset management within construction, commissioning and handover to operations
• Experience with property and infrastructure of large-scale projects
• Certification or experience in asset management (e.g. IAM, ISO 55000) is an advantage

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with a CAFM/CMMS platform (must-have)
• BIM knowledge
• Familiarity with commissioning, asset tagging and asset data standards
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical and planning skills, and ability to work under pressure