Arshad Ali
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Facilities Manager with over 10 years of experience in executing retrofit projects and optimizing energy efficiency. Demonstrates strong budget management and vendor negotiation skills, complemented by effective relationship management and lifecycle assessment expertise. Consistently achieves high-quality outcomes while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Massiv Die-Form- Cosma Division of Magna International
Brampton
03.2023 - Current
- Led and executed significant retrofit projects throughout the facility.
- Led audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 9000 compliance of TFM assets.
- Implemented cost analysis strategies for asset management.
- Supervised HVAC, MEP, and Civil subcontractors to ensure maintenance of facilities.
- Managed daily tasks of facilities team through CMMS.
- Reviewed bids received from contractors before awarding contracts for large-scale projects.
- Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.
- Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
- Implemented energy strategies to enhance cost efficiency.
- Managed financial planning and implementation for corporate capital expenditure initiatives.
- Outlined scope of work for contractors to ensure clarity on required deliverables.
Senior Energy Specialist
Renteknik Group Inc.
Burlington
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Directed budget planning and project scheduling.
- Provided comprehensive estimations for metering projects at various sites including malls, substations, and manufacturing facilities.
- Created cost-effective strategies for energy incentive programs.
- Developed proposals for MEP facilities by performing detailed energy audits.
- Skilled in coordinating with clients, contractors, and others during site meetings.
Area Facilities Manager
GECO Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, UAE
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Directed strategic workspace management to optimize organizational operations.
- Expertise in CMMS/CAFM for handling MEP, ELV equipment, civil maintenance records, and asset management.
- Implemented budgetary controls to oversee maintenance projects using SAP and CMMS.
- Executed commissioning and installation of MEP systems at diverse facilities.
- Conducted internal audits on Quality Assurance, Health and Safety standards accredited to OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.
- Specialized in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment breakdowns.
- Applied Risk Management strategies to high-profile projects.
- Managed contractual KPIs and SLAs for all stakeholders.
Environmental and Mechanical Engineer
Region of Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted conditional evaluations of storm water, sewage, and potable water systems.
- Managed operations of pumping stations at Mannheim treatment plant, ensuring optimal performance.
- Maintained adherence to Canadian Health Codes during operations.
Education
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
PakistanSkills
- Project execution
- Relationship management
- Contract proposal development
- Lifecycle assessment expertise
- BMS and CMMS expertise
- Energy efficiency assessments
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Installation/Troubleshooting
- Risk Management
- Budget management
- AutoCad
- Conflict Resolution
- Vendor/Contract Management
Projects
- Retrofit Civil and MEP projects, CAD 6.0 Million, Massiv Die-Form,
- Energy Management contracts, Burberry - N.A, Asia, Middle East, Energy Management contracts, Welded Tube - Canada,
- Energy Management contracts, IMT Forges - Canada / U.S., GAM/DR Monitoring contracts, various Class A clientele,
Certification
- Professional Engineer - P.Eng
- Certified Energy Manager - C.E.M.
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Massiv Die-Form- Cosma Division of Magna International
03.2023 - Current
Senior Energy Specialist
Renteknik Group Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
Area Facilities Manager
GECO Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2019
Environmental and Mechanical Engineer
Region of Waterloo, Ontario
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
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