Muhammad Ishfaq, Projects & Maintenance Coordinator

Muhammad Ishfaq

Projects & Maintenance Coordinator

Rasasi Perfumes

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Aeronautical Engineering
Experience
14 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 7 Months

Projects & Maintenance Coordinator at Rasasi Perfumes
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2014

Allot & assign projects to contractor through corporate tendering method based on category, class & location
o Ensure tendering procedure is followed & Contractors/Consultants are finalized as per policy
o Pre-qualification of approved Contractors/Consultants on a periodic basis
o Oversee procurement of furniture, AC, electrical equipment, etc.
o Review BOQ for accuracy, cost-cutting & negotiations
o Maintain & enhance centralized database of approved suppliers
o Review portfolios of vendors, analyze, vet & register approvals in accordance with benchmarks & policies
o Negotiations for quotes, warranties & other contractual elementso Manage delivery of showroom - from inception to hand over to Retail Operations
o Lead the team in technical, progress & commercial meetings with the Contractor
o Review floorplan layout proposals, give inputs, finalize & approve project drawings
o Overview detailed MEP & structural drawings (where necessary) & approve with changes/comments where necessary
o Liaise with all stakeholders - senior management, leasing, IT, media & merchandising, contractors, sub-contractors, property management, PRO, governmental institutions, etc.
o Approve execution programs for projects in accordance with operations deadlines & corporate goals
o Monitor the progress of the project based on the approved execution program
through scheduled site progress inspections
o Report project inspections & progression to senior management
o Inspect snags after shop handover & coordinate for rectification
o Handle projects for UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar & Bahrain
o Ensure compliance of Contractors program with the approved master program and recommend corrective measures whenever there is a deviations
o Ensure that all project files (incoming and outgoing) are filed & documented
o Ensure that all official correspondences are responded in a timely manner
o Approval of Consultants & Contractors payment certificates
o Maintain AMC for HVAC, FF/FA, & electrical equipment

Projects Coordinator at Ignite Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2009 to May 2014

o Overview and file approved floorplan drawings along with MEP drawings
o Weekly, monthly & quarterly projects reports to Operations Manager
o Digitally mark comments on drawings as directed by management
o Make changes to AutoCAD drawings where extreme urgency is required
o Oversee exhibition stands & promotional podium installations at MAF & Dubai Malls
o Ensure timely correspondence to sub-contractors & suppliers
o Sourcing & procurement of raw material for FF&E, Electrical, Shutters (automatic & manual), AC Equipment, etc.
o Maintain & enhance global list of approved suppliers
o Review portfolios of new vendors, analyze, vet & register approvals in accordance with benchmarks & policies
o Negotiations for warranties & other contractual elements
o Maintain project-wise records of material inventory & expenditure
o Overall annual reports of expenses
o Review supplier performance based on KPIs such as delivery, quotations delivery, adherence to Ignite procurement processes, etc.
o Temporary Roaming Manager outsourced role with Cheil - Nov ’13 to Feb ‘14

Engineering Intern at Emirates Airline
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2011 to August 2011

Learn about the various manuals used for maintenance of aircraft

Quality and Safety Audits/Inspection

Planning of aircraft schedule (hangar and ramp)

Engine Overhaul

Education

Bachelor's degree, Aeronautical Engineering
  • at Emirates Aviation College
  • June 2012

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering encompassing Structural (mechanical), aerodynamics, control (electrical) and propulsion (gas turbine) studies

High school or equivalent, AS Level
  • at The Westminster School
  • July 2008

AS-Levels (GCE Physics, Chemistry and Edexcel Mathematics)

High school or equivalent, O Levels
  • at The Westminster School
  • April 2007

O-levels (IGCSE, Science with informatics practices)

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Aircraft Design

Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

International General Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
June 2013