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Tarek S. Zaaiter, Sr. Facilities Manager

Tarek S. Zaaiter

Sr. Facilities Manager·KHIDMAH Facilities Management

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, MSc. in Facilities Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 9 months

Sr. Facilities Manager

July 2012 - Present

KHIDMAH Facilities Management

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2012 - Present

• Evaluate the possibility of risk involved in project in order to provide clear picture of viability.
• Produce annual business plans for the support service operations, identifying new business opportunities where possible.
• Continue to improve systems of communication, maintain business integrity and improve knowledge of customer expectations, identify and address concerns of stakeholders.
• Analyze contractual commitments, specifications, design changes, KPI, SLA and other data to plan and develop maintenance program activities.
• Monitors site activities, the service provision provided by the subcontractors and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired deliverables.
• Analyze the financial implications, the costs related to and the profit expected from proposed projects in order to provide a clear picture of project viability.
• Developing and implementing strategic activities for PPM/Reactive and other maintenance management plans.
• Keeping abreast of new legislation and providing technical advice as necessary.
• Obtaining competitive costs/budget and demonstrating value for money optimizing profitability for the company.
• Manage and coordinate the CAFM system, planning, design, requests and alternation of services procedures of completed building projects.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Facilities Manager

May 2011 - July 2012

AL SHAFAR Facilities Management

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2011 - July 2012

I gained a considerable experience in:
* Manage Engineering Services through its cycle from planning to implementation to ensure
timely delivery within set budget and specification.
* Analyze Contractual Commitments, specifications and design changes.
* Monitors sites activities and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve
desired deliverables.
* Ensure that appropriate project administrative records are maintained to ensure efficient
management of the project and to protect the company’s interests.
(Protect against contractual claims/legal action).
* Advice on the need for consultants and contractors, those are necessary for the completion of
the project and to develop appropriate agreements for the appointments of any third parties.
* Develop and administer the project estimate (budget) and control expenditure to ensure the
budget profit is achieved.
* Maintain an excellent business relation with Clients, Tenants and Contractors.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager

May 2010 - May 2011

Abu Dhabi General Services Company-MUSANADA

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2010 - May 2011

Musanada, I gained a considerable experience in:
* Responsible for the preparation of take-off quantity, budget, histogram, material submittals,
procurement schedule, look ahead program, red mark drawings shop drawings, as built
drawings, variation claims, method statement, snagging, handing over and other technical
submittals.
* Follow up with the consultants regarding project execution, specification and any clarifications.
* Setting criteria for hand-over by planning the productivities target according to the target
program and base line.
* Management of workforce and construction activities of Electrical department, and prioritizing
work by reviewing performance.
* Supervision and coordination with site engineers to ensure work progress according to the
specifications and deadlines.
* Worked with the Health & Safety team to maintain and further develop a safety culture.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Senior Electrical Engineer

August 2008 - March 2010

Al HASHEMI, PLANNERS, ARCHETICTS, ENGINEERS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2008 - March 2010

At Al Hashemi, I gained a considerable experience
in:
* Coordinate and supervise the construction process from conceptual development stage
through to the final construction stage, making sure that the project gets done in time and
within budget.
* Support project manager to oversee and implement MEP strategies and procedures, whilst
ensuring that the work is carried out in full compliance with approved design criteria, Client
requirements, international standards, local authority requirements, safety and quality
management systems.
* Provide guidance on MEP engineering approaches, input to strategic direction to shape policies
and standards.
* Identifies and manages MEP associated risks on site and reporting these through to senior
management and contractors to ensure early detection and resolution of potential problems.
* Lead MEP team & subcontractors in the daily business through meetings, reporting and
correspondence.
* Participate in the preparation of procurement strategy.
* Manage departmental resources as required to ensure the best utilization in order to meet
business objectives.
* Manage, monitor and control a project through its cycle from planning to implementation to
ensure timely delivery within baseline.
* Responsible for MEP design coordination with base building services and related
reporting/approval in a timely manner.
* Ensure productive targets are met and maintain computerized administration.
* Identify system tools needed to implement planning and forecasting systems.
* Review and comment on contractors proposed site organization and key personnel CVs, sub
contractors, vendors, materials for each property.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Electrical Engineering

Education

Edinburgh Napier University

January 2015

January 2015

Doctorate, MSc. in Facilities Management

United Kingdom

Major Courses: • Sustainability Management • Quality Management • Contract Management • Strategic Management, Built Environment & Engineering • Law & Administration, Property & Construction • Property Asset Management • Building Economics • Facilities Management • HSE and Energy Efficiency

University of Sharjah

May 2007

May 2007

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

United Arab Emirates

Al Imam Malik (Mohammed Bin Rashid) Secondary School

January 2002

January 2002

High school or equivalent, High School Scientific Section

United Arab Emirates

Skills

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