REYNU JAKHAR
Technical Director | Director of Engineering
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Engineering, Infrastructure & Enterprise Asset Management Executive with 15+ years of international leadership experience delivering engineering strategy, technical operations and capital programs across Royal Family estates, luxury hospitality organizations and complex commercial environments. Recognized for combining strong technical expertise, strategic leadership and commercial acumen to optimize infrastructure performance, modernize enterprise assets and lead high-performing engineering teams. Extensive experience managing mission-critical building systems, integrated facilities, sustainability initiatives and advanced building technologies to support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work History
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
YOSH HOSPITALITY- ROYAL FAMILY
Abu Dhabi
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Directed engineering strategy and technical operations for a portfolio of 59 Royal properties, including luxury hotels, palaces, private residences, hospitals and commercial assets, ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance and world-class service standards.
- Led capital improvements, engineering governance, infrastructure modernization, asset lifecycle planning, CAPEX/OPEX management and value engineering to maximize long-term asset performance while preserving ultra-luxury and heritage standards.
- Provided strategic leadership to the facilities management partner and served as a management representative for technical operations.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
SHANGRI-LA DUBAI
Dubai
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed engineering operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety systems and critical building infrastructure, ensuring compliance with luxury brand standards, regulatory requirements and operational excellence.
- Led, mentored and developed multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence and guest-focused service delivery.
- Developed and managed departmental CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including financial forecasting, resource planning, cost optimization and budget control while maintaining high operational standards.
- Directed capital improvement projects, property renovations and infrastructure upgrades from planning through execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, consultants and contractors to achieve quality, schedule and budget objectives.
CLUSTER DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
JA GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS (UAE)
UAE
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed engineering operations across a multi-property portfolio of 795+ guest rooms, including hotels, marina operations, golf facilities, stables and recreational assets, ensuring infrastructure reliability, operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw building infrastructure, HVAC, MEP, utilities and fire & life safety systems, leading preventive maintenance, energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Managed capital projects valued at approximately USD 80 million, including a water park, luxury beachfront restaurant, shooting club and commercial laundry, leading concept design review, engineering coordination, construction, commissioning and operational handover.
- Led pre-opening engineering activities, coordinating with consultants, contractors and project stakeholders to ensure quality, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
- Developed high-performing engineering teams through coaching, performance management and succession planning, promoting accountability, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Strengthened engineering governance through HSE compliance, risk management, preventive maintenance strategies and 05-year asset lifecycle planning, improving asset reliability and operational resilience.
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
PARK HYATT DUBAI & DUBAI GOLF COURSE
Dubai
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Directed engineering workforce planning, optimizing resource allocation through multi-skilling, succession planning and performance management to build a high-performing engineering team.
- Developed and executed the annual engineering business plan, CAPEX and OPEX budgets, aligning departmental objectives with operational, financial and organizational goals.
- Led engineering operations, energy management, preventive maintenance and manpower planning, optimizing operational efficiency while maintaining budgetary control and service excellence.
- Directed emergency preparedness, business continuity and asset protection programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment reliability and workforce readiness.
- Implemented HSE, risk management and accident prevention programs, minimizing operational risks, enhancing workplace safety and reducing organizational liabilities.
- Served as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, proactively identifying operational and safety risks and recommending mitigation strategies to protect business continuity and critical assets.
ASS. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING ( PRE-OPENING)
JA GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS, DUBAI
Dubai
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Led the successful pre-opening and operational readiness of three luxury hospitality developments in Dubai (349 rooms), Seychelles (81 rooms) and the Maldives (123 luxury villas), overseeing engineering planning, commissioning, testing, systems integration and seamless operational handover.
- Managed day-to-day engineering operations across multiple pre-opening and operating properties totaling 800+ rooms, including hotels, marina operations, golf facilities, stables and shooting club assets, ensuring operational excellence and infrastructure reliability.
- Managed general contractors, subcontractors and consultants, ensuring engineering works were delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, schedules and budget requirements.
- Led technical training and operational readiness programs for hotel departments, optimizing equipment utilization, energy management and engineering best practices.
- Developed and implemented long-term preventive maintenance strategies, including 05-year asset lifecycle and protection plans, enhancing asset reliability and operational resilience.
CHIEF ENGINEER
PARK HYATT HOTEL & VILLAS, ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Earned LEED Certification, demonstrating leadership in sustainable design, energy efficiency and environmentally responsible engineering practices.
- Directed engineering operations, preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence and infrastructure preservation.
- Developed and implemented property-wide energy management and conservation initiatives, optimizing utility consumption, reducing operating costs and supporting sustainability objectives.
- Led technical training and operational support for hotel departments, promoting the safe, efficient use of building systems and engineering best practices.
- Managed maintenance operations, work orders and engineering projects, ensuring timely execution, service excellence and minimal operational disruption.
- Optimized engineering workforce planning through multi-skilling, resource allocation and performance management, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Monitored building systems, utilities and critical infrastructure, leveraging engineering analysis and performance data to support maintenance planning, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
JW MARRIOTT, DELHI
Delhi
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Recognized as Marriott Asia Pacific's first female Engineering Manager, demonstrating leadership excellence and advancing diversity within engineering operations.
- Supported engineering leadership in managing CAPEX, OPEX, budgets, energy management and capital improvement initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency and cost performance.
- Directed preventive maintenance, engineering operations and asset protection programs, ensuring infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance and adherence to Marriott brand standards.
- Led engineering teams and contractor activities, driving workforce performance, service excellence, safety compliance and operational efficiency.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
DLF LUXURY HOTELS & HOMES
New Delhi, India
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed engineering coordination, fit-out handovers and technical transition from project completion to operations, ensuring seamless operational readiness and asset reliability.
- Oversaw day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, building codes, regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
- Prepared technical reports, conducted site inspections and resolved complex engineering issues, supporting project quality, performance and timely delivery.
- Implemented quality assurance and testing protocols to ensure engineering systems met design specifications, operational requirements and performance standards.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
ROYAL PLAZA HOTEL
New Delhi, India
12.2011 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the successful implementation of the Property Management System (PMS), operational readiness and statutory licensing requirements.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management of engineering personnel, strengthening technical capability and workforce effectiveness.
- Managed inventory control, procurement records and engineering resources, improving material availability, cost control and operational efficiency.
- Supervised day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations, providing technical guidance, work prioritization and ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities.
Education
Master's Degree - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Delhi, India01-2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
HINDU ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Delhi, India01-2009
Skills
- ENERGY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
- LEADERSHIP, TEAM MENTORING, STRATEGIC PLANNING
- BUDGETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE ALLOCATION
- TECHNICAL ACUMEN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, PLUMBING, ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT
- SAFETY PROTOCOLS, QA/QC FRAMEWORKS, RISK MANAGEMENT
- SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING PRACTICES, GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
- HIGH END LUXURY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- RISK ASSESSMENTS
- DISASTER RECOVERY
- PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
- QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING
- TIME MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- P. Eng. (Professional in Engineering Ontario) - In Process
- WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015
- Lead Auditor, ISO 14001:2015
- Lead Auditor, ISO 45001:2018
- Lead Auditor
- Certified Safety Practitioner (OS&H) Behavior-Based Safety Management, Construction Industry HSE Management System & Train the Trainer
- Certified Lifting Engineer
- Certified Scaffolding Supervisor
- Fire Safety Principles
- First Aid at Work
- Risk Assessment
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Disaster Management & Emergency Response
- Environmental Management & Sustainability
Interests
Fashion Designing, Travelling & Exploring New Places, Reading, Trying New Dishes
LINKS
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/reynujakharr-b71287b
Accomplishments
- Successfully directed engineering and facilities operations for a portfolio of 59 luxury royal residences, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted service delivery.
- Led the planning and execution of AED 100+ million in capital projects, consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Reduced critical equipment downtime by 24% through preventive maintenance optimization, reliability-centered maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.
- Managed engineering operations across a portfolio of 795+ guest rooms, including a marina, golf course, equestrian facilities, recreational venues, and luxury hospitality assets.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary teams of 170+ engineering professionals, project staff, contractors, and specialists, driving high performance, employee development, and operational efficiency.
- Delivered significant operational cost savings through strategic energy management, sustainability initiatives, contract optimization, and process improvement programs.
- Successfully led multiple hotel renovations, infrastructure modernization, and pre-opening engineering projects while maintaining uninterrupted business operations and guest satisfaction.
- Achieved 100% compliance with health & safety, fire life safety, environmental, and statutory regulations through robust governance, audits, and risk management practices.
- Strengthened asset reliability and extended equipment life through long-term asset management strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and capital renewal planning.
- Built strong executive relationships with owners, stakeholders, consultants, and government authorities, successfully delivering complex engineering and facilities management initiatives across luxury hospitality and VVIP environments.
Work Availability
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Timeline
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
YOSH HOSPITALITY- ROYAL FAMILY
04.2025 - 05.2026
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
SHANGRI-LA DUBAI
01.2024 - 03.2025
CLUSTER DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
JA GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS (UAE)
04.2022 - 12.2023
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
PARK HYATT DUBAI & DUBAI GOLF COURSE
03.2020 - 04.2022
ASS. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING ( PRE-OPENING)
JA GOLF RESORTS & HOTELS, DUBAI
08.2017 - 02.2020
CHIEF ENGINEER
PARK HYATT HOTEL & VILLAS, ABU DHABI
03.2016 - 07.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
JW MARRIOTT, DELHI
01.2015 - 03.2016
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
DLF LUXURY HOTELS & HOMES
07.2013 - 01.2015
ASSISTANT MANAGER-ENGINEERING
ROYAL PLAZA HOTEL
12.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
HINDU ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Master's Degree - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY