BAHA ALFARIS
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced facilities management professional with a strong background in health, safety & environment (HSE), and computer aided facilities management (CAFM). Demonstrated expertise in managing operation expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), coupled with a project management professional (PMP) certification. Proven track record in budget administration, key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring, and service level agreement (SLA) compliance. Adept at negotiation capabilities and fire safety equipment maintenance. Committed to optimizing facility operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager
AL Othaim Investment
Riyadh
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Overview for hard and soft services for all 9 malls
- Managing 17 specialized services Contracts for 9 malls including MEP systems
- Presented two reports monthly for management on facility operations, budget expenditures, and maintenance needs
- Managed 80M CAPEX development projects, delivering on time and within budget constraints
- Tracking 120m malls operation budgets, prioritizing resources and optimizing operating costs
- Controlling 5 building security systems such as access control, gate barrier, CCTV, emergency button
- Negotiated 23 vendors offers against operation SOW`s
- Achieving Zero hours incident against 4320 working hours
- Conducted 16 Training session explaining procedures to staff
- Developed Winter & summer preparedness plans and implementing it on all 9 malls
- Established and executed 12-month preventive maintenance ‘PPM’ plans for nine malls, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of all facility equipment and systems
- Overhauled waste management protocols with a focus on sustainability.
- Improved facilities operations by establishing efficient management procedures.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in CAFM & ERP system.
Operations manager
Muheel Services LLC
Location
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded a 45 million FM contracts projects portfolio, overseeing a team of 6 facilities managers and 440 staff members, including engineers, administrators, technicians, and cleaners
- Strategically analyzed expenditure, negotiated contracts, and successfully implemented cost-saving measures resulting in a 20% reduction in operation, accommodation, and transportation expenses without compromising quality
- Monitor 25M budget and achieving 20% P&L including inventory and expenses
- Spearheaded 73 training programs for technicians, enhancing their proficiency in hard services, resulting in improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction
- Implemented 8 comprehensive training modules for cleaners, refining their skills in soft services and ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Initiated and oversaw the implementation of Computer-Aided Facilities Management ‘CAFM’ systems across sites, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity by 25%
- Developed and enforced protocols to ensure team adherence to yearly Planned Preventive Maintenance ‘PPM’ schedules, contracts scope, and responsibilities, minimizing downtime, maximizing asset lifespan by 15%, and meeting ‘90%’ KPI and ‘95%’ SLA
Facilities Manager
Khidmah
Location
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing MEP and civil systems, as well as soft services such as cleaning, landscaping, pest control, waste management, and lifeguard services
- Controlled 5M budget and achieving 20% P&L, including inventory management and expense oversight
- Monitored contract service delivery in alignment with ‘95%’ SLAs, ‘90%’ KPIs, and head contract agreements, fostering strong client and customer relationships
- Acted as the client's representative on major capital works projects, collaborating with surveyors, architects, and specialist consultants
- Developed and managed 30M CAPEX and OPEX budgets based on approved POs and project requirements
- Uphold service levels to ensure client and tenant satisfaction
- Utilized Maximo & SAP programs to track works orders, materials, and resolution of issues and reducing issues by 10%
- Managed 5 fit-out projects for office spaces and food and beverage outlets according to client and operator specifications
- Reduced downtime with proactive facilities management.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans; extended lifespan of equipment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, achieved significant cost savings.
Assistant Facilities Manager
MAB Facilities Management
Location
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Project Manager responsible for managing the base build contractor's the DLP (defect liability period) including rectification of snags and recommissioning of some systems for 50M annual project
- Project Manager for the Client on 3 major capital works projects and liaised with surveyors, architects, and specialist consultant
- As Project Manager, maintained 5 projects plans, projects schedule to meet the deadline and the budget
- Prepared Weekly ‘4’ reports on progress of projects and equipment to the Technical Maintenance & Facilities Manager
- Assisted the Contract manager in the 12 project proposals including tenders, budgets and schedules
Facility engineer
MAB Facilities Management
Location
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Supported Contract Manager for all 24 capital projects requested by End user and liaises with subcontractors, architect and special consultant
- Managed the on-site operation team, service provision and contracted service providers against contracted ‘97%’ SLAs and ‘94%’ KPIs
- Established and maintained high quality health and safety arrangements, in accordance with best practice guidelines
- Liaised regularly with occupiers and provided advice and guidance in connection with the day-to-day physical operation of the building
Civil engineer
Jehad Sweis Contracting Est
Location
06.2012 - 06.2014
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan 08.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
- Facilities management
- Defect Liability Period (DLP)
- Health, Safety & Environment ( HSE)
- Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
- Operation Expenditure (OPEX)
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
- Project management professional (PMP)
- Budget administration
- Key Performance Indicator ( KPI)
- Service level Agreement (SLA)
- Negotiation capabilities
- Fire safety equipment maintenance
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Accomplishments
- Cost Reduction Strategy: Reduced operational costs by 20% without quality compromise.
- Portfolio Management Success: Managed $45M portfolio with 9 malls.
- Team Leadership Excellence: Led team of 440, enhancing efficiency by 25%.
- System Implementation Impact: Implemented CAFM system increasing productivity by 30%.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager
AL Othaim Investment
08.2024 - 04.2025
Operations manager
Muheel Services LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Facilities Manager
Khidmah
10.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant Facilities Manager
MAB Facilities Management
04.2017 - 09.2019
Facility engineer
MAB Facilities Management
06.2014 - 04.2017
Civil engineer
Jehad Sweis Contracting Est
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Jordan
08.2008 - 08.2012
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