FAIZANUR REHMAN

• Company Overview: Ghassan Aboud Group
• Leading a team of 16+ engineers, In-house design team, project managers and admin staff, successfully delivered several central kitchen, Central Bakery and several Premium Supermarket projects with the 20% savings in CAPEX.
• Designed and fitted out high end Bakery concept by brand name Prime Bakery at different locations in Dubai
• Implemented policies and procedures for vendor selection and vendor management to have better transparency throughout the project journey and increase in project efficiency
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align engineering objectives with company goals
• Developed and implemented engineering strategies to optimize performance and efficiency
• Provided expert technical advice and guidance to formulate Standard operating Procedures (SOP)
• Monitored industry trends and implemented new technologies to improve engineering processes
• Contract Management: Ensured compliance with contract terms and conditions based on FIDIC guidelines, particularly for projects involving international contractors and suppliers
• Review and evaluate all existing contractors and determine a core group of suppliers by category to be used for on-going work
• Formulated and revised Service level agreements SLA
• Ghassan Aboud Group
• Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by maintaining a strong focus on prioritization, planning, and execution.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clearly defined objectives, milestones, timelines, and resource allocations for successful execution.
• Contributed to revenue growth by delivering high-quality projects that exceeded client expectations and led to repeat business or referrals.
• Ensured timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring of progress, proactive risk mitigation, and decisive action when necessary.

In my role as Senior Project Manager at Majid Al Futtaim, I managed the execution of large-scale mixed-use developments, hypermarkets, and logistics hubs across the MENA region. My responsibilities included

• Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
• Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
• Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
• Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
• Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
• Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
• Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure all projects complied with industry standards and regulations, mitigating legal and financial risks.
• Streamlined project delivery timelines by implementing agile methodologies, significantly enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction.
• Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
• Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.

• Led the in-house design team involved overseeing technical feasibility assessments for sites, playing a crucial role in the selection of sites for Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, preparing budgets, creating commercial and technical drawings, and managing contractor procurement for supermarket construction
• Successfully delivered over 70+ Hypermarkets and Supermarkets within a timeframe of two to six months across the GCC
• Risk Mitigation: Applied FIDIC principles in assessing and managing risks, ensuring project disputes were minimized and resolved amicably
• Managed multiple remodeling projects guarantee the continuous functionality of the stores
• Procurement and Installation of Refrigeration systems and related MEP services
• Procurement of Kitchen Equipment and shelving
• Looking after all maintenance activities during defect liability period until successfully handing over the site to FM team
• Built and managed a high-performing team of 37 international projects development managers and engineers
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Company Overview: Geant Saudi Ltd
• Monitor and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards where applicable for the assigned project
• Liaise with key stakeholders to assure availability of projects assessment and charters
• Maintain a cost control system throughout the project, providing regular financial updates to the management
• Monitor progress and minimize actual and potential delays to the project
• Highlight risks associated with potential delays or deviations from milestones and propose corrective actions towards achieving goals
• Liaise with vendors and related third parties that may be involved with the project delivery
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties (Asset team, Merchandiser, IT, Security, etc.) for the flawless execution of projects
• Improved overall organizational productivity by sharing best practices with other departmental managers across the company.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts to support cost-effective solutions.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

• Developing maintenance procedures
• Monitoring budgets and expenses
• Conducting inspections across various facilities to identify issues and carry out necessary repairs
• Coordinating maintenance schedules
• Overseeing the MEP maintenance team
• Addressing maintenance emergencies
• Cultivating relationships with contractors and service providers
• Procuring contractors for the upkeep of critical equipment
• Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
• Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.