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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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MOHAMAD YASAR HUNDEKAR

Innisfil,Ontario

Summary

I am a facilities leader with over 24 years of experience in managing complex, high-value assets across commercial properties, luxury resorts, and mixed-use developments. I have driven asset performance, tenant satisfaction, and investment returns, while constantly adapting and aligning to the resort's operational objectives. With a proven track record in property management strategy, operational excellence, and capital planning, I have successfully built high-performing teams and delivered measurable improvements in P&L performance, sustainability, and lifecycle asset management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Facilities Management & Engineering

Friday Harbour Resort
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead operations for a master-planned resort township encompassing condominiums, townhouses, marina, landscaping, golf course, and capital projects.
  • Developed and executed integrated property management plans aligned with organizational goals and asset strategies.
  • Directed property management functions, overseeing maintenance, capital projects, and lifecycle asset planning to maintain competitiveness.
  • Created operational and capital budgets, monitored expenditures against KPIs, and implemented cost-saving initiatives.
  • Partnered with finance and the Resort association board on reserve fund studies, policy rollouts, and compliance audits.
  • Led operational performance reporting, aligning results with strategic targets and identifying opportunities for asset value creation.
  • Supervised multidisciplinary teams, provided mentoring, and ensured adherence to best practices and provincial regulations.

Director of Engineering

Kempinski Mall of the Emirates
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Managed engineering and property operations for a 392-key property with retail integration.
  • Delivered AED 1M in annual savings through equipment optimization and energy efficiency upgrades.
  • Oversaw capital projects including boutique cinema and spa renovation valued at over AED 11M.

Director of Engineering

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Executed lifecycle upgrades and guest experience enhancements.
  • Delivered energy savings through technology adoption (heat pumps, LED retrofits) while maintaining brand standards.

Director of Engineering

Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
06.2008 - 03.2013
  • Pre-opening leadership ensuring smooth transition from construction to operations.
  • Drove operational efficiency and sustainability, achieving Earth Check Silver and HACCP certifications.

Education

Facilites Management Certification - Facilities Management

IFMA
Texas
01.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gogte Institute of Technology
Belgaum, Karnataka, India
04-1997

Skills

  • Property Management Strategy & Execution
  • ESG & Sustainability Initiatives (LEED, ISO 14001, EarthCheck)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Tenant Relations
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Asset Performance Optimization
  • Lifecycle Maintenance & Upgrades
  • Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • Budgeting and P&L
  • Capital Planning
  • Budgeting and P&L
  • Capital Planning
  • Budgeting and P&L
  • Capital Planning

Accomplishments

  • Directed multi-asset operations exceeding $100M in asset value, consistently meeting performance metrics.
  • Led energy efficiency projects, reducing utility costs by up to 18% annually.
  • Established preventive maintenance programs extending asset lifecycle and reducing unplanned downtime.
  • Implemented tenant and owner engagement strategies that improved operational transparency.
  • Delivered property improvement projects including Nest Golf clubhouse, kitchen, and bar enhancement worth $1.5M, and Marina docks expansion worth $3.2M.

Certification

Joint Health & Safety Committee - Part 1 & 2


Business writing certification by the University of Waterloo.


WHMIS certification.


Occupational health and Safety training





Timeline

Director of Facilities Management & Engineering

Friday Harbour Resort
08.2021 - Current

Director of Engineering

Kempinski Mall of the Emirates
04.2017 - 09.2020

Director of Engineering

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
05.2013 - 08.2016

Director of Engineering

Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
06.2008 - 03.2013

Facilites Management Certification - Facilities Management

IFMA

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gogte Institute of Technology
MOHAMAD YASAR HUNDEKAR