كاشف باردين

MEP Project Manager with 15 years of experience delivering mega developments across the UAE and KSA, including PIF-backed projects KSA, leading tier-1 developments, aviation hubs, mega-projects, resorts, theming, and high-rise projects across the GCC and South Africa. Proven track record leading Contractors, quality managers, commissioning teams, and multiple contractors and consultants to achieve milestone completions for energisation and handover. Combines extensive technical expertise in electrical and support mechanical systems with strategic project oversight to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to schedules. Proficient in coordinating with stakeholders, managing projects, and implementing innovative problem-solving techniques to meet project objectives. Recognized for driving performance excellence and promoting team collaboration.
I have a proven track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget, aligning with stakeholder priorities, and leading diverse multicultural teams. I hold an Executive MBA and PMP certification, which enables me to combine high-level vision with hands-on site leadership.

Kaashif has successfully led and delivered complex, award-winning projects across diverse sectors, including airports, retail, hotels, resorts, high-rise buildings, and themed entertainment projects. He has a strong background in electrical and support mechanical completion, as well as a proven ability to coordinate, plan, control, and execute construction works on-site. He is a team player who builds and maintains relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, and strives to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company's overall strategy. He is also a self-motivated, fast learner, well-organized, and adaptable professional who is always willing to learn and grow.

• Lead MEP construction projects for high-end luxury resort and managing
infrastructure packages, ensuring alignment with international standards.
• Oversee the commissioning processes for critical systems to achieve a successful
project milestone.
• Manage part of a project value exceeding SAR 1.5 billion for the Marina Life
Institute, focusing on substations, plant rooms, and infrastructure development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address technical challenges and
optimize solutions.
• Oversaw the VT package includes elevators and escalators.
• Coordinated the Fitout for FOH and BOH areas

• Directed MEP services for One Zaabeel Towers (4 billion AED
• Oversaw infrastructure and utilities for Sea World Abu Dhabi (3.3 billion AED),
• Led a comprehensive MEP scope for Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 Retrofit
(4.3 billion AED)
• Bvlgari Hotel and Residences project (1.4 billion AED), managing penthouse
apartment.

• SeaWorld Abu Dhabi (2020-2023) Oversaw infrastructure and utilities, 9
Substations and theme park rides at (6 billion AED), delivered innovative solutions.
Coordinated with ADDC and approved competent engineers for Utility tie in.
• Dubai Expo2020 (2019-2020) oversaw completion of MV and LV rooms
• One Zaabeel Towers (2018-2020) Directed part of the MEP high-end services for (4
billion AED) Basement parking to level 23 apartments (Tower B).

• Supervised mech and elect maintenance for large-scale manufacturing facilities.
• Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing downtime and operational costs.

• Oversaw electrical reticulation, lamp pole installations, and the handing over of
substations for municipal and government facility management projects.
• Managed electrical works for the Coega Development Project, ensuring compliance
with regulations and timely delivery.

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• Completed apprenticeship with a focus on electrical installations, testing, and
commissioning.