Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leading Leader's Award - 2020/21 & 2022/23
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Fuad Ahmed

Fuad Ahmed

Summary

Experienced Professional with a strong background in directing and managing large-scale projects. Excellent record of achieving consistent success. Proven experience in problem solving, client management and adapting to evolving business needs. Demonstrated track record of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth. Always committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding organizational goals in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Project Development

JLL
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed programs in range of $10M-$50M.
  • Managed several Senior PM's , PM's and coordinators.
  • Recipient of leadership award (2021 & 2023) for exceptional leadership across Americas (North & South) in project delivery, client satisfaction, new client wins and Increased revenue year over year.
  • Developed and implemented creative solutions to resolve conflicts, enhancing project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Prepared & presented quarterly reports for governance meetings with executives and board members.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning and time management practices.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues & Improved client satisfaction scores year-over-year.
  • Secured key business contributing to the firms overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Successfully met and exceed targets for the firms and client through challenging years of COVID and years following COVID.

Senior Project Manager

JLL
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed large-scale RE projects (greenfield) for multiple corporate clients including ABB, SCI, VW, Powerco Canada, and Canada Post Corporation with a 90% client satisfaction rate.
  • Managed project delivery on individual client initiatives focused on with allocated spend ranging from $10M to $25M.
  • Spearheaded project planning for facility de-carbonization, guiding clients in meeting their ESG and GHG reduction targets through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plans, collaborating with Regional Directors, Facility Managers, and Project Managers to address project roadblocks, escalations, and risks effectively.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Demonstrated expertise in federal and provincial codes and regulations across various disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Environmental, Sustainable, Architectural, and Solar projects.
  • Achieved a cost saving of $100,000 annually by streamlining department resource allocation to vendor negotiation and water tight contract agreements for construction tenders.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Project Manager

Grasshopper Energy, ON, Canada
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Established a medium size construction and operations department from bottom up build from 5 to 21 member strong team.
  • Managing the construction of the Residential Solar portfolio of 15 MW project equal to 3700 residential homes.
  • Management of contractors and review for compliance contract agreements.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Creating SLA's and IFC guidelines for Contractors and installation crews.
  • Prepare project construction schedules and review monthly financials for investor fund reporting.
  • Responsible for monthly investor fund transfers, building project cost tables and review of breakdown for over/under estimated builds reporting directly to Board of Directors and CFO.
  • Develop RFP/RFQ and Complete QA/QC on projects weekly to ensure compliance to set contract agreements.
  • Creating effective reporting mechanisms for reporting data across the company providing visualization of project health, outstanding system financials, milestones, issues and potential risks to all departments.

Project Coordinator

Grasshopper Energy, ON, Canada
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Coordinated internal and external teams, streamlining project management processes to ensure the successful completion of projects within Grasshopper Energy's operating system.
  • Designed rooftop solar panels, optimizing production efficiency and financial estimates to enhance project viability and client satisfaction.
  • Made strategic decisions, delegated tasks, and reorganized workflows to boost productivity, consistently achieving set deadlines and providing routine updates to the VP of Project Management.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.

Education

Master's of Engineering - Sustainable Energy Engineering and Policy

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
01.2014

Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India
01.2011

Skills

  • Strategic project planning
  • Financial budget oversight
  • Dynamic leadership skills
  • Long-term financial forecasting
  • Change management
  • Strategic program leadership
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Proficient in conflict management
  • Resource Planning
  • Project management
  • Program management
  • Business development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team management
  • Quality Control
  • Relationship management
  • Decision-making
  • People management

Leading Leader's Award - 2020/21 & 2022/23

A great leader is a leader who knows when to lead from front and when to guide and rally the team while having their back.

  • Project Fee Revenue Growth 4-8% YOY.
  • Scored 90% higher in internal employee surveys and 95% higher among direct reports (Surveys/Ratings Anonymous)
  • Exceptional management of team of PC's PMs and SPMs delivery critical and challenging projects with a successful on time completion and high client satisfaction.
  • Building stronger more healthier long term relationship with various clients building on trust.
  • Successful management of critical authorities (Townships, utilities etc) in minimizing escalations and bottle necks.
  • Good business, engineering and financial literacy helping simplify complicated and challenging topics in leadership meetings.
  • Calm and Flexible leader.



Certification

  • Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified (RHFAC)
  • Environmental Safety Regulation
  • Working at Heights
  • Fall Protection
  • First Aid and CPR

Languages

English
Hindi
Urdu
Kannada
Tamil

Timeline

Director, Project Development

JLL
01.2022 - Current

Senior Project Manager

JLL
08.2018 - 12.2021

Project Manager

Grasshopper Energy, ON, Canada
06.2015 - 08.2018

Project Coordinator

Grasshopper Energy, ON, Canada
09.2014 - 06.2015

Master's of Engineering - Sustainable Energy Engineering and Policy

Carleton University

Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

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