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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.
2008.10 - 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
2005.08 - 2008.09
  • 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
2003.01 - 2005.08
  • 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
2000.05 - 2003.01
  • 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
1994.08 - 2000.05
  • 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
1997.06 - 2000.08

Diploma - Production Engineering (72% With Distinction)

G.B.Pant ,Polytechnic
India
1991.07 - 1994.07

Skills

    Excellent managerial techniques

Analytical and problem solving skills

Customer service

Ability to lead Projects

Technological Creativity

Planning and Budgeting

Energy cost savings and Sustainability

Certification

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

Timeline

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

2019-08

"Energy Management and Environment Stewardship and Sustainability Award"

2017-08

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

2014-05

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

2010-10

“Certified Internal EMS Auditor” from LRQA

2010-03

Assistant Manager Technical Services

Emaar Properties
2008.10 - Current

“Certified Internal QMS Auditor” from LRQA

2008-05

MANAGER - QA/QC

ETA
2005.08 - 2008.09

ASSISTANT MANAGER – QA OPERATIONS

JAQUAR LTD
2003.01 - 2005.08

SR. ENGINEER OPERATIONS

MAHARAJA WHITELINE LTD
2000.05 - 2003.01

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

1998-07

BS - Mechanical Engineering (1st Division)

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
1997.06 - 2000.08

Senior Engineer

Usha Shriram
1994.08 - 2000.05

Diploma - Production Engineering (72% With Distinction)

G.B.Pant ,Polytechnic
1991.07 - 1994.07
SONABH BHATNAGARManager Technical Services