Camp Boss

Job Overview

The Camp Boss is entrusted with the comprehensive management and oversight of employee accommodation facilities, ensuring the residents’ welfare, safety, and comfort in the camps. This role involves supervising camp operations, including housekeeping, catering, maintenance, security, transportation, and ensuring adherence to company policies, occupational health and safety standards, and local labor accommodation regulations.

Key Duties

• Supervise daily operations of labor camps and staff housing facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and hygiene across all camp premises.
• Keep accurate records of camp occupancy and room assignments, managing databases for employee accommodation.
• Coordinate efficient employee check-in and check-out processes.
• Optimize the use of camp resources and facilities.

Accommodation Oversight

• Assign rooms following company protocols.
• Conduct periodic inspections to uphold accommodation quality standards.
• Respond promptly and professionally to residents’ issues and requests.
• Ensure full compliance with labor accommodation laws and internal standards.

Catering and Food Service Management

• Oversee catering providers and food service contractors.
• Ensure meals meet health, hygiene, and timing requirements.
• Regularly inspect kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage food stock and monitor consumption.

Housekeeping and Facility Maintenance

• Direct housekeeping teams and cleaning operations.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with facility teams.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of utilities including water, electricity, air conditioning, and sanitation.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and supervise service standards.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to HSE policies, camp regulations, and local authority mandates.
• Conduct regular safety, hygiene, and health inspections.
• Promptly report and remediate unsafe situations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and evacuation drills.

Security and Resident Welfare

• Work with security personnel to maintain order, safety, and discipline within the camp.
• Enforce camp rules strictly among residents.
• Promote welfare initiatives and handle accommodation-related concerns.
• Support employee participation in recreational and engagement activities when applicable.

Transportation Coordination

• Manage transport schedules between camps and work sites.
• Oversee vehicle use and transportation service providers.
• Ensure punctual and effective resident transport.

Reporting and Administrative Duties

• Prepare detailed reports on camp operations daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Document inspections, maintenance work, incidents, and complaints comprehensively.
• Monitor camp expenses and assist in budget oversight.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Administration, Operations, and HSE departments on camp affairs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in camp management, facilities administration, or labor accommodation roles.
• Demonstrated ability managing large-scale labor camps, ideally in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or oil & gas contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor accommodation regulations and standards.
• Strong expertise in camp operations, employee welfare, health and safety, and contractor coordination.