Ibrahima Gaye

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive property engineering development design briefing documents for all Greenfield projects per Asset Class aligning with the KAFD objectives and technical requirements. This includes identifying from project initial brief saving opportunities, conducting technical feasibility studies, value engineering and assessing risks.
• Project Management: Oversee all Engineering and Sustainability design aspects of residential, retail, commercial and hospitality development projects from initiation to completion which involves cutting-edge engineering design, future ready, resilient green building design, managing budgets, timelines, resources, and ensuring compliance with local/international regulations and quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with a team of engineers, architects, sustainability, FLS designers, and contractors to deliver exceptional results. Lead and provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective knowledge transfer is implemented within the Building Services team in a collaborative way with required cross trainings to ensure high-quality work.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as executives and operations teams to define project key success factors. Collaborate closely with EOR, consultants and partners including government agencies, contractors, and suppliers.
• Design Excellence: Drive innovation in Engineering design principles and guidelines for sustainable development with Active and Passive Building Services systems by staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. Ensure that sustainable engineering principles cornerstones are implemented in all projects deliverables with outstanding architectural aesthetics, state-of-the-art systems while prioritizing functionality and sustainability with LEED/PARKSMART /MOSTADAM /BREEM /WIRESCORE /SMARTSCORE accreditations.
• Smart City Development: Ensure to implement a bespoke Smart City framework design principles powered by AI which encompass holistic, transparent, modular, reusable and secure system architecture. Coordinate all smart solution systems integration with building level required IoT, ICT and machine learning protocols to enable BAS smart city platform for seamless operations and security.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop project budgets based on accurate cost estimations. Monitor expenses throughout the development process to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints without compromising quality. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with property development projects and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions or delays.

• Review KAFD Development Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications to MEP/FLS trades and estimate all related trades during pre-construction
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors and consultants throughout duration of project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and hand-over to Owner)
• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading
• Review and approve material and equipment submittals for MEP systems prior to installation and monitor installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner.
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and consultants.
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed for KAFD Management
• Used critical thinking to break down coordination problems, evaluate solutions and suggest decisions to KAFD Management.
• Lead and direct 3-D and BIM coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to start of installations and participate in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Take overall responsibility for performance of all MEP trades
• Supervise review and coordination of submittals from shop drawings to As-build to ensure local and international standards are being strictly followed.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships

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• Responsible of 22 hotels ( Address-Vida-Manzil-Radisson Blu-Sheraton-Le Meridien- Ritz Carlton-Park Hyatt-Capital Hotels ) and multiple outlets.
• Developed and implemented a soft & hard facility management program for owned, franchised and managed properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements.
• Managed development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to ADNH strategies, or adherence to approved specifications.
• Conducted energy and operational audits to evaluate consumptions and costs against saving forecast, international standards and implemented ECMs ( Energy conservation measures ) with creation of graphical representations of data, using engineering software for saving purpose.
• Renegotiated all AMCs & SLAs with outsourced companies to make an exceptional % saving on the annual Engineering budget.
• Evaluated and optimized company engineering headcount for all properties for 1.8M overall saving across UAE region.
• Digitalized the asset register & maintenance programme by implementing a user friendly CMMS in all properties.
• Established Engineering operation guidelines for all properties with SOPs and implemented innovative digital property annual engineering audit system.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
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• Responsible of implementing dynamic and digitalized maintenance strategy of 19 iconic hotels ( Address-Vida-Manzil-Palace-Rove ), 03 golf & Polo clubs and multiple award-winning outlets & Leisures properties.
• Set up high-level innovative smart engineering design & operations initiatives to upgrade hotels, mix-used buildings, service Appartment concept based on intelligent and efficient building technology international standards.
• Ensured leading advances in engineering digitalization are integrated as part of operations, which has supported Emaar Hospitality Group's BIM transformation and incorporated IoT, Machine/Deep Learning and AI into group maintenance strategies, design specifications and pre-opening processes.
• Implemented group engineering manning guide optimization by performing ad- hoc restructuration costs through efficient clustered roles and delivering comprehensive headcount regulatory compliance and digitalized reporting systems.
• Monitored POMEC and CAPEX committed saving as per ZBB budgeting by setting up key benchmarks per brand without affecting guest satisfaction and improved Gross Operating profit.
• Improved drastically utility consumption by implementing KAIZEN approaches, SMART utility systems i.e.
• Thermodynamic, JDIs, latest rooms GRMS & automation and finally recalibration of all design defects.
• Established strong sustainability programme Win/Win partnership with Emirates Green Building Association (Green Key) with target to have all Emaar IBUs accredited Green Key within 12 months.
• Achieved overall annual group saving of 13% on utility and 20% POMEC budget by implementing strategic OPEX cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to all outsourced contracts.
• Worked closely with Emaar Development team to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
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• Responsible of 39 hotels accross African Continent ( Radisson blu-Radisson Red- Park Inn- Quorvus Collection)
• Managed and monitored 36 engineering operational hotels with grant- making program, using best practice and international benchmark.
• Managed all Engineering new build or renovation projects including MEP & FLS design and ensured projects are in line with international codes (NFPA, BS EE etc.) and corporate brand standards.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
• Organized first and unique Engineering Annual meeting in Africa with 33 chief engineers and 11 partners to streamline Responsible Business and operational Gap between Africa Area and rest of Engineering CRHG.
• Developed processes and SOPs to allow Environmental Compliance activities including accreditation, background and regulatory reporting and provided corporate information and documentation as required.
• Presented monthly and quarterly on-going Project progress reports to senior management further to in-situ visits with hotel engineering director and PMCs Reviewed and updated Group Technical Design Guideline for upscale Hotel design and was responsible of technical automation design of first Radisson Red in Africa ( Cape Town ).
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• Responsible of 17 operational properties with pre-opening projects of West and Sub- Saharan Africa region ( Radisson Blu-Park Inn ).
• Carried out with international third party company (Bureau VERITAS) automated group mandatory third party certification program for cost optimization and risk management.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
• Secured funding opportunities from regional partners for properties accreditation, identified and maximized strategic maintenance CMMS systems by developing regional HLP, POMEC and RB automated reporting systems.
• Drove sustainable engineering operations and energy efficiencies program by implementing succession plan and recognition programs for all DOE in Africa region.
• Performed Due-Diligence for all new hotel acquisition and coordinated PIP with owner or technical consultant.
• Introduced first Bi-Annual Engineering operation, system and process audit in order to confirm that all properties are following engineering mandatory operation guidelines and facility/asset management as per HMA.
• Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands

CRHG - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

• Responsible of 02 hotels ( Radisson Blu-Park Inn )
• Determined renovation feasibility study with third party company through due- diligence and technical assessment maps that identified potential level of MEP and FLS critical systems and analysing regulations prior renovation.
• Contributed hotel's profitability by ensuring effective management of buildings environmental control and energy conservation systems are correctly implemented during renovation.
• Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables
• Evaluated and implemented efficient, effective and reliable utility energy systems and implemented only smart heat recovery conservation systems in Libreville with COP3.
• Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies
• Planned, implemented energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives as per Think Planet objectives and established regular reporting of performance against these objectives.

• Improved Starvoice score by 45%, quality Performance Audit from 81% to 95% and Social climate analysis from 76,8% to 92%.
• Achieved GSI & LRA targets as agreed with EAM in yearly Objective & Goal setting.
• Implementation of Clifton and LRA weekly updated Action Plan.
• Achieved Clifton (Hygiene and Safety Audit) targets as agreed with Hotel Manager in yearly Objective & Goal setting.
• Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of engineers and technical team.
• Effectively managed implementation of revised new Starwood & Le Meridien standards as per last LRA report.
• Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance
• Coordinated all MEP and FLS designs for property renovation with head office technical services team.
• Analyzed and verified all energy savings calculations to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation in order to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
• Reduced company expenditures and loss by 34% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures

• Implemented cost effective Preventative Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Programs.
• Supervised daily operation and maintenance of buildings, electrical and mechanical services, water features, fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
• Participated in preparation of Strategic Business and Operating Plans and prepare monthly outlook/forecasts and reports.
• Developed and updated engineering operation spreadsheets detailing PPM and day to day data to enhance operational decision-making with real-time Information.
• Spearheaded engineering activities deployment and management to improve operations
• Assessed and analyzed data to clarify day to day activities for planning and execution.

• Developed innovative solutions for complex engineering problems, leading to improved functionality and user experience.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early in the design process, minimizing costly rework later on.
• Led a team of engineers to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Presented technical findings clearly and concisely during client meetings, fostering trust and confidence in our engineering capabilities.
• Reduced production costs through optimizing manufacturing procedures and collaborating with supply chain management.
• Established best practices for documentation, ensuring consistency across all projects and making it easier for team members to collaborate effectively.
• Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Managed vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing terms on components while maintaining high quality standards throughout procurement processes.
• Evaluated emerging technologies to determine their potential impact on current projects or future opportunities for growth within the company.