Sahir Ghous
Assistant Facilities Manager
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Facility Management Professional with a strong background in Hard FM Services in UAE. Highly skilled and dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Technology (Honours). Offering over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Total Facilities Management.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed residential and commercial buildings, shopping malls, government & semi-government projects in the UAE. Demonstrating a proven track record of diligently and profitably overseeing site operations, I possess exceptional leadership abilities and the capacity to provide a safe physical working environment with a strong commitment to excellence, I am adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure smooth operations and exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
Years of Graduation education
Work History
Assistant Facilities Manager
Farnek Services LLC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2022.02 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee the operation, and maintenance of MEP systems across the project
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for MEP equipment and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor MEP service contracts, including performance evaluations, cost control, and service level agreements.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
- Controlled expenses and lowered costs to meet budget requirements.
- Prepare and manage budgets for MEP services, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. Monitor project expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers and service providers.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure the availability of necessary resources and materials.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure MEP services meet quality standards and comply with safety regulations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and providing regular updates on project status and performance.
- Supervised full-time staff to comply with policies and guidelines.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs within required timeframe.
Facilities Engineer
Union Properties PJSC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2021.06 - 2022.02
- Review modification and fit-out projects of villas, apartments, and retail spaces within the master community project. Ensure compliance with design standards, regulations, and guidelines set by the authorities and the master developer.
- Issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the owners for authorities approval regarding modification and fit-out projects.
- Planned and executed technical support initiatives, proactively managing workload to meet goals.
- Oversee the facilities management services for the company's rental portfolio within the master community project.
- Develop and implement maintenance plans and schedules for both hard (electrical, mechanical) and soft (cleaning, landscaping, security) facilities management services.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
- Monitor service level agreements and key performance indicators to ensure service quality and tenant satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards in all modification, fit-out, and facilities management activities.
- Prepare and manage budgets for facilities management services. Monitor project and maintenance expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource allocation.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders including OAM, contractors, consultants, and vendors to facilitate smooth project operations.
Supervisor FM & Tenant Fit-Out
Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society
Abu Dhabi & Al Ain , United Arab Emirates
2016.05 - 2021.05
- Managing & overseeing maintenance, cleaning, security, retail fit-out and mall day to day operation.
- Manage tenant shops operational compliance (i.e. shop appearance, merchandise, trading hours, waste removal, signage, etc.) through regular audits, surprise visits, etc.
- Inspect shell and core premise, verify accuracy of LODs vis-à-vis Landlord’s base built provisions, and follow up with necessary actions to fulfill landlord’s obligation of unit’s physical hand over. To issue tenant with Tenant manual, LODs, relevant development/base build supporting documents for tenant’s design and application to building statutory authorities.
- To track, monitor and chase down completion of work stages to ensure timely completion of various stages of MEP Fit-Out work.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with all important Municipal Emergency services including Police, Civil Defense, and Fire & Para Medic Services.
MEP Team Leader
Khidmah LLC
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Abu Dhabi Western Region , United Arab Emirates
2012.07 - 2016.04
- Prioritize and assign work orders to the appropriate technicians or service providers based on urgency and skillset.
- Verify that all required repairs, maintenance activities, and PPM tasks have been satisfactorily addressed.
- Monitor and update inventories and supplies regularly, ensuring availability of necessary materials for maintenance activities. Prepare detailed internal quotations outlining the scope of work, materials, and labor required.
- Project mobilization, initial snagging, and Asset data collection.
- Prepare comprehensive Check-in and Check-out Reports to document the condition of apartments during tenant turnover.
- Conduct detailed inspections of apartments, noting any damages, repairs, or maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate with tenants to confirm their satisfaction and obtain feedback on completed work orders.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Preston University
Kohat, Pakistan 2015.09 - 2020.09
Diploma of Associate Engineer - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore, Pakistan 2006.03 - 2009.09
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Lahore, Pakistan 2004.03 - 2006.02
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Mall Operations
- Community Management
- Energy Management
- Property & Assets Management
- Buildings/Villas Hard & soft services management
- Tenant Fit out coordination
- Project Mobilization & Development
- Assets condition Survey
- Microsoft Dynamic (ERP & CRM) software
- Maximo Assets Management Software
- HITEK CAFM
- FSI CAFM
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native
Timeline
Assistant Facilities Manager
Farnek Services LLC
2022.02 - Current
Facilities Engineer
Union Properties PJSC
2021.06 - 2022.02
Supervisor FM & Tenant Fit-Out
Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society
2016.05 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Preston University
2015.09 - 2020.09
MEP Team Leader
Khidmah LLC
2012.07 - 2016.04
Diploma of Associate Engineer - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology
Punjab Board of Technical Education
2006.03 - 2009.09
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
2004.03 - 2006.02
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