Fares Albaqami
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Adaptable Facilities Manager with experience leading inspections, reporting and maintenance activity for regional properties. Met health and safety, environmental and legislative standards for full buildings and equipment compliance. Planned and organized time well to meet busy schedules under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
Majal Al Arabi Group Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
09.2025 - Current
- Managed and executed maintenance projects for school facilities to ensure continuous high-quality operation.
- Developed scheduled maintenance plans and coordinated with technical teams to ensure timely implementation.
- Supervised cleaning and sanitation operations within schools to maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff.
- Coordinated with relevant authorities to ensure the availability of materials and equipment necessary for maintenance and cleaning.
- Monitored and evaluated team performance, providing training on best practices in maintenance and cleanliness.
- Managed the budget allocated for projects, ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
- Prepared periodic reports on project status and submitted them to senior management.
- Worked on improving maintenance and cleaning processes by utilizing the latest technologies and standards.
- Addressed complaints and feedback from schools to ensure satisfaction among students and staff.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team awareness of the importance of cleanliness and maintenance.
- Managed contracts with suppliers and contractors, ensuring work was completed with high quality and within deadlines.
Facilities manager
RSM Property Management Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Responded to building emergencies and
managed repairs within required timeframe. - Investigated problems and determined
appropriate remedies. - Supervised full-time staff to comply with policies
and guidelines. - Controlled expenses and lowered costs to meet
budget requirements. - Produced management reports outlining important
facility statistics. - Planned and coordinated preventative
maintenance and reactive repair work to maintain
cost efficiency. - Hired and supervised contractors, closely
monitoring workmanship to produce cost-effective
resourcing. - Analyzed building control and HVAC system
performance and recommended improvements. - Maintained daily operations through technical support for production and maintenance departments.
Facilities manager
Intimaa Real Estate Services Co. (A SEDCO Holding)
Jeddah
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs within required timeframe.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Supervised full-time staff to comply with policies and guidelines.
- Controlled expenses and lowered costs to meet budget requirements.
- Produced management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Planned and coordinated preventative maintenance and reactive repair work to maintain cost efficiency.
- Hired and supervised contractors, closely monitoring workmanship to produce cost-effective resourcing.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
Project Manager
Saudi Technical Company
Jeddah
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Interviewed and hired top contractor talent to complete projects on-time and under-budget.
- Sustained safety protocols with proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- Managed estimation process by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews and action list preparation.
- Making preventive safety plans, handling dangerous Materials, and maintenance programs for fire systems, vehicles and firefighting equipment.
- Conducted on-site training and presentations, maintaining high-performing, secure construction workforces.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimized expenditure.
Maintenance Manager
Saudi Sicilia Company
Jeddah
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Implemented maintenance program to manage operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
- Monitored department priorities and coordinated team workflows to meet demand.
- Documented daily work performed in company logs and on equipment-specific reports.
- Maintenance of alarm and fire fighting systems, responsible for maintenance of air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, industrial security vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and some civil works maintenance.
- Managed team for efficient resolution of facility issues.
Site Mechanical Engineer
Ejaadah Trading & Contracting Co. Ltd.
Makkah
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully complete engineering projects within target parameters.
- Recorded project spending and progress to enable performance evaluations.
- Outlined detailed project timelines to ensure consistent progress towards goals.
- Monitored project progress and identified operational concerns to limit delays and overspends.
- Improved site safety by implementing strict mechanical guidelines.
- Devised innovative solutions, resolving complex mechanical issues promptly.
Education
Diploma - Safety and fire protection
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region 04.2001 - 08.2022
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering
Umm Alqura University
Makkah06.2016
Skills
- Environmental assessments
- Financial administration
- Emergency action plans
- Hazard prevention and control
- Private facilities management
- Schedule management
- Building maintenance management
- Renovation planning and implementation
- Facilities contractor management
- Facilities inspections
- Strategic planning
- Facility management
- Facilities staff recruitment
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Project Manager
Majal Al Arabi Group Company
09.2025 - Current
Facilities manager
RSM Property Management Company
06.2024 - 08.2025
Facilities manager
Intimaa Real Estate Services Co. (A SEDCO Holding)
07.2023 - 05.2024
Project Manager
Saudi Technical Company
08.2020 - 07.2023
Maintenance Manager
Saudi Sicilia Company
10.2018 - 07.2020
Site Mechanical Engineer
Ejaadah Trading & Contracting Co. Ltd.
10.2017 - 09.2018
Diploma - Safety and fire protection
King Abdulaziz University
04.2001 - 08.2022
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering
Umm Alqura University