Airport Cleaning Project Manager

Airport Cleaning Project Manager

Isa Town, Bahrain

Company
Sommerman Skinner Associates SSA Limited
Location
Manama
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Jobilize
Apply On

Job Description
Responsibilities

To deliver full scope of services in line with the Bahrain International Airport output based contracts. Responsible for full operational control of the contract to the divisional manager.
Production of schedules to cover cleaning operatives allocated to sites/clients ensuring the contract is covered and cleaning duties always performed.
Monitoring and upholding contract/cleaner performance in accordance with the contract KPI's and SLA's.
Relationship management with client, advising, investigating and solving any issues.
Managing cleaning staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, staff retention and immigration compliance.
Ensuring that sites have correct stock levels and products within budget limits.
Attending client site meetings and closing any outstanding action points from the minutes of the meetings.
Ensuring timesheets and biometrics are completed in accordance with the daily manpower and the contracts daily manpower budget.
Carry out multiple site visits to ensure full compliance of operations managers and supervisors in accordance with the daily routine.
Manage the asset list of site machinery ensuring all machines are fully operational at all times.
Enforce Health and Safety regulations in particular the site safe management of COSHH.
Budget Management of a minimum BD1.5M per annum
Ensure all site files are fully up to date and compliant with each and every file subject matter.
Produce necessary weekly/monthly reports for divisional manager and client.

Qualifications

Proven Account/Project Management skills in operations at an International Airport within the cleaning fraternity.
Minimum 3 years of Account/project management experience in Managing in a cleaning account at an International Airport.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
IBIFM/MBIFM desirable
Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Time Management and delivery of deadlines experience is a must
Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction

About the Company
SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals.
Disciplines covered include:

Site Engineers
Site Agents
Project Managers
Contracts Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Commercial Managers
Planners
Safety
Purchasers
Estimators
Design Executive
โ€ข

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Bahrain

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for expatriate cleaning staff in Bahrain in 2026?
As per the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the minimum recruitable salary for expatriate workers in unskilled roles like cleaning staff is BHD 300 per month as of 2026. Salaries typically range from BHD 300 to BHD 450 depending on the employer and contract terms. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate beyond 8 hours per day.
Q What work visa requirements apply to foreign cleaning staff applying for jobs in Bahrain?
Foreign workers need sponsorship from a Bahrain-based employer who applies for a work permit via LMRA's Expat Management System, requiring a valid job offer with at least BHD 300 salary. Applicants must provide a passport valid for 6 months, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance. The visa is issued for 2 years, renewable upon contract extension.
Q What education or experience is required to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Bahrain?
No formal education or prior experience is required for cleaning staff positions under LMRA's unskilled worker category as of 2026. Employers may prefer basic literacy for safety training, but it is not mandatory for work permit approval. Age must be between 21 and 60 years.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a cleaning staff job and work permit in Bahrain?
The employer submits passport copy, 4 passport photos, attested employment contract specifying BHD 300 minimum salary, medical report from approved clinic, and police good conduct certificate to LMRA. Processing takes 5-7 working days for approval. Workers must complete biometric registration within 30 days of arrival.
View all 8 FAQs