Safwan Feroz
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Goal oriented Project Management Professional with 6+ years of experience in managing Interior Fit-Out and MEP projects in the UAE. Committed to ensuring quality assurance, implementing innovative solutions, and optimizing project performance. Holds a valid UAE driving license and actively seeking new opportunities to contribute expertise in a reputable organization
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Bateel International
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed over 20+ projects across UAE and KSA markets, with a focus on international franchisee support ensuring the seamless execution and timely completion of fit-out projects that meet the highest quality standards, align with brand guidelines, and fulfill operational requirements
- Overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, budgeting, design, procurement, and execution, while managing contractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
- Collaborating with architectural and MEP consultants to align designs with project needs, optimizing technical performance and space utilization.
- Collaborating with executive chefs to finalize kitchen layouts, ensuring alignment with operational requirements for seamless kitchen functionality
- Preparing and reviewing BOQ's for accurate cost estimation and resource planning, ensuring all materials, labor, and equipment are accounted for and aligned with project specifications.
- Managing the tendering process with fit-out contractors and kitchen contractors, ensuring competitive bids are obtained, evaluating proposals, and shortlisting the best contractors based on project requirements, cost, and timeline considerations.
- Managing procurement of furniture, equipment, and client-supplied items, ensuring timely sourcing and cost-effective solutions, while coordinating with the logistics team for smooth and timely delivery to the project site.
- Coordinating with landlords, fit-out contractors, kitchen contractors, and international franchisees to ensure smooth execution of the project, addressing any issues that arise, and ensuring compliance with lease agreements, building guidelines & standards.
- Consistently driving project excellence by adhering to timelines, controlling budgets, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Leading the final inspection and quality control processes to ensure any outstanding issues are addressed, achieving timely project completion and final approval from stakeholders, conducting factory visits to oversee joinery production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project specifications
- Conducting detailed snagging processes to identify and resolve any discrepancies or defects prior to project handover.
- Ensuring a smooth handover to the operations team for a successful opening, addressing any final operational requirements, and making sure all aspects are fully prepared for a flawless commencement.
Project Engineer
Hopeworld Architects
Dubai, UAE
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensure that project is completed on time, within budget, and client's satisfaction
- Planned & scheduled works and project meetings with subcontractors at site and coordinated with them to meet target dates
- Managing materials and labor costs to ensure that projects stay within budget guidelines
- Review and ensure designs and drawings are as per standards and client requirement
- Reviewing bids from subcontractors to ensure they are reasonable in price and scope of work offered
- Review & approve all WCC & invoices related to project
- Resolve any issues that arise during the course of project
- Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure that all aspects of project are running smoothly
- Select and specify all materials and finishes to be used in projects
- Develop construction documents and specifications
- Conduct quality control inspections throughout the project to ensure that all work meets required standards
- PROJECTS: THE MEAL CLUB RESTAURANT, ONYX TOWER 1, GREENS, DUBAI; THE MEAL CLUB RESTAURANT, SOUQ EXTRA, DSO, DUBAI; NIKKI BEACH RESORT, PEARL JUMEIRA, DUBAI; ABH HOME THEATRE; MEFEX 2023 - Karabakh Bouquet & Catherine Omai
Project Engineer
Protexive Electromechanical
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Site survey, estimation, assists in scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP variation work orders
- Verified accuracy of MEP drawings and their compliance to specification and design
- To analyze HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and FLS Systems engineering problems and formulate solutions
- To ensure that contractors understands contract documents including drawings, specifications, phase plans, interrelationships, workflow & schedule for complete HVAC, MEP & FLS systems
- Planned and scheduled works at site and coordinated with subcontractors to meet target dates
- To coordinate with consultant and project personnel's on reviews for MEP shop drawings and provide solution options
- Attending and conducting authority inspections (ADDC, ADCDA)
- Carried out completion of testing & commissioning and snags
MEP Engineer
Unicorn Electromechanical
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Preparing Method statement, Risk assessment and Scope of work for designated job
- To review and prepare HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Drawings and Load schedules
- Verified accuracy of MEP drawings and their compliance to specification and design
- Coordinate with consultant and project personnel's on reviews for MEP shop drawings and provide solution options
- Attending and conducting authority inspections (DCD, DEWA)
- PROJECTS: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG IN DUBAI (3B+G+6+R); MBC 4th FLOOR - AL ARABIYA STUDIO; AESSEAL MIDDLE EAST, WAREHOUSE - JAFZA
Site Engineer
AAG India Private Limited
Calicut, India
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Provides necessary engineering support for capital projects and assist in obtaining necessary permits
- Monitor & report Firefighting and fire alarm work progress in all sites on daily basis
- Review maintenance records and informs management
- Preparing Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting submittals / comments submittals
- Improved efficiency with regular site inspections and maintenance.
- Coordinated construction activities to ensure alignment with project plans.
Education
Master's degree - Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
UAEBACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
India 03.2014 - 04.2018
CBSE - High School
Central Board of Secondary Education
India 06.2012 - 03.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder management
- Planning & Execution
- Multiple project handling
- Critical Thinking
- Contractor management
- Quality ins
- Budgeting
- Interior Design
- MEP & Fire protection
- Team Leadership
- Cost management
- AutoCAD
- MS Office
- Asana
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Native
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Arabic (Basic)
Intermediate
Software skills
- AutoCAD
- MS office
- Asana
- MS Project
Certification
- Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority Engineer Card, 101112005
- Dubai Civil Defense Engineer Card, DCDS000039577
- Certified Fit-Out Engineer
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Project Engineer
Bateel International
06.2023 - 02.2025
Project Engineer
Hopeworld Architects
07.2022 - 06.2023
Project Engineer
Protexive Electromechanical
02.2021 - 06.2022
MEP Engineer
Unicorn Electromechanical
01.2019 - 12.2020
Site Engineer
AAG India Private Limited
06.2018 - 12.2018
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
03.2014 - 04.2018
CBSE - High School
Central Board of Secondary Education
06.2012 - 03.2014
Master's degree - Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
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