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SONABH BHATNAGAR

Manager Technical Services
Dubai,DU

Summary

Have a strong background in Managerial and Technical Aspects of Services Maintenance Industry gained through active exposure to a diverse range of Maintenance, Management and Construction functions with rich cross, multi Industry experience of 25 years in India & Middle East.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Manager Technical Services

Emaar Properties
Dubai, U.A.E.
10.2008 - Current

· Development and implementation of sustainability initiatives on the built environment, this includes incorporation of Energy saving solutions, waste management and the application of building intelligence principles.

· Implemented Energy saving measures generating 10% savings of AED 15 million per annum

· Coordination with Projects team to incorporate FM requirements for smooth and economicalfacilities operation of the building systems. Liaising with Project team & handover department regarding major design failures.

· Coordination with Project Managers/Consultants during transition/takeover phase of the project. Activities included O & M Manuals review, As Built Drawings review, warranties schedule review,Operators Training, and Door Keys take over, preparation of initial operational concerns/snag lists. Executed communities handing over associated with Arabian Ranches 1 , Arabian Ranches II , Reem and Arabian Ranches III

· Coordination with Contractors/Consultants during DLP Period to address operational concerns associated with facilities management.

· Liaison with Contracts Department while FM budget and scope of work formulation including specialist services contracts such as Firefighting systems, BMU, elevators, swimming pools, waste management etc.

· Organizing resources to attend customers Job Requests. The activities include effectivecommunication with customers, recruitment of technical manpower, maintaining material stocks and analysis of reports to improve customer satisfaction.

· Managing security system and services such as security manning, CCTV and Access control system .

· Conducted comprehensive site audits covering residential communities & Commercial projectsincluding Malls & Retails encompassing technical, custodial & security aspects

· Liaising with statuary agencies such as DEWA, Etisalat , DU regarding onsite activities required.

· Managing infrastructure services comprising sewage network, irrigation network, storm network and sewage treatment plant (STP)

· Special project undertaken

- Liaised with ENOC for the construction of ENOC modular station at Arabian Ranches 1

- Coordinated with Dubai Police for construction of Smart Police station at Arabian Ranches 1 with an evaluation of AED 10 million.

- Executed construction of Irrigation, central sewage and ground water dewatering pumping station at Arabian Ranches 1 with an estimated cost of AED 30 million.

- Executed delivery of services impacting 64,000 residents as part of Home Services Project with an estimated evaluation of AED 80 million having over 99% customer satisfaction.

- Managed budgets worth value 75million / year comprising Arabian Ranches and Emirates living communities

- Communities handled

· Downtown (2008 –2010)

- Handled Emaar Square commercial entity,

- Old town

- Dubai Mall

· Dubai Marina (2012 – 2013)

- Handled master community with area around 5million SQM

· Arabian Ranches / Emirates Living (2013 – 2022)

MANAGER - QA/QC

ETA
Dubai, U.A.E
08.2005 - 09.2008
  • Managed MEP contracts ,including Burj Dubai Residences and Daman Project, having a combined contract value of AED 1.25 Billion.
  • Prepared reports to close non–compliance and job site notices issued by Client and Consultant.
  • Developed the QA/QC documentation for projects, encompassing manuals and procedures.
  • Conducted internal audits to verify the status and effectiveness of the company’s quality system.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – QA OPERATIONS

JAQUAR LTD
Delhi, INDIA
01.2003 - 08.2005
  • Established and Engineered Lighting Division from scratch to Rs. 2 Billion ($ 26 million) in a span of 2 years.
  • Effectively Managed 4 departments - Production , QA / QC (Quality Assurance/ Quality Control) , Procurement & After Sales Services having over 100 coworkers each.
  • Liaised with M/s Swarovski Germany as principal supplier for lighting products and sub-assemblies.

SR. ENGINEER OPERATIONS

MAHARAJA WHITELINE LTD
Delhi, India
05.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managing after sales team of over 100 technical staff and 350 principal dealers with an estimated turnover of about Rs 5 million spare part transactions.
  • Preparation of 33 service manuals to ensure uniformity and standard operating procedures.
  • Contributed towards over 50 product design improvement as based on product defect analysis.

Senior Engineer

Usha Shriram
New Delhi, India
08.1994 - 05.2000
  • Leading the TQM(Total Quality Management) program & taking necessary steps for its improvement causing an increase in revenue of about 30% amounting to an additional Rs 70 crore ($10 million) per year in after sales service.
  • Organized training programs regularly for over 500 well certified dealers across India on Quality & service related issues.
  • Implemented ISO 9002 certification for Quality Management Systems comprising purchase, production line and testing with a total company turnover of 500 crore.

Education

BS - Mechanical Engineering (1st Division)

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
India
06.1997 - 08.2000

Diploma - Production Engineering (72% With Distinction)

G.B.Pant ,Polytechnic
India
07.1991 - 07.1994

Skills

    Excellent managerial techniques

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Certification

"Certificate of Commendation" in recognition of great customer service delivered

Timeline

"Certificate of Commendation" in recognition of great customer service delivered

08-2019

"Energy Management and Environment Stewardship and Sustainability Award"

08-2017

"Certified Fire Warden" from Wagner Fire and Safety Management Consultants

05-2014

"Association Manager" as certified by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) Dubai

10-2010

“Certified Internal EMS Auditor” from LRQA

03-2010

Assistant Manager Technical Services

Emaar Properties
10.2008 - Current

“Certified Internal QMS Auditor” from LRQA

05-2008

MANAGER - QA/QC

ETA
08.2005 - 09.2008

ASSISTANT MANAGER – QA OPERATIONS

JAQUAR LTD
01.2003 - 08.2005

SR. ENGINEER OPERATIONS

MAHARAJA WHITELINE LTD
05.2000 - 01.2003

"Quality award" (first position) at USHA SHRIRAM INDIA

07-1998

BS - Mechanical Engineering (1st Division)

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
06.1997 - 08.2000

Senior Engineer

Usha Shriram
08.1994 - 05.2000

Diploma - Production Engineering (72% With Distinction)

G.B.Pant ,Polytechnic
07.1991 - 07.1994
SONABH BHATNAGARManager Technical Services