Mohd Arshad
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Vertical Transportation Senior Project Manager with 10 years of experience in Project Management with overall,
19 years of experience in the industry. Highly motivated professional experienced in handling projects for key customers and working within the Large & High Rise Projects Team. Strong attention to details, professionalism in managing multiple projects within the scope, time, and budget. Have a confident approach with excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
1. Senior Project Manager
Schindler Olayan Elevator Co. LLC
Riyadh, KSA
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Currently leading The Avenues Riyadh, Phase 1 Mall Project having 293 units & responsible for P&L of the project.
- Overall Project Management in line with Fulfillment+ (FF+) and Top Range Excellence (TREX) processes
- Responsible for safety, scope, quality, budget, and time throughout from sales handover to
customer handover of projects. - Establishing close coordination amongst internal teams such as engineering, planning, purchase, and
different Schindler factories to meet deadlines of material delivery - Planning whole project activities in terms of selection of subcontractor installation teams, ID
contractor and Schindler Installation teams well ahead. - Leading multiple teams of fitters, supervisors, testing commissioning and subcontractors to achieve
milestones and completion deadlines. - Single point of contact for Main Contractor, Consultant and Developer to manage their requests &
concerns within reasonable time. - Closely working with field quality engineering (FQE) teams to ensure right methods, QC checklists, inspections, tools, and skilled manpower on job sites to achieve Customer trust & satisfaction.
- Preparing and presenting monthly & quarterly project cost & progress reports to the MENA Management.
- Identifying and mitigating risks well within time to run projects OnTrack within budget and time.
- Applying commercial & contractual writing skills to keep track over projects.
- Managing cash flow by ensuring timely billing, getting certification, and managing profitability
throughout project. - Generating Variation Orders for additional Works to improve profitability and operating revenue of
project. - Responsible for closeout of projects by proper documentation, handover to EI and Customer.
2. Project Manager
Schindler for Elevators & Escalators LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Handed over 09 large projects encompassing 213 units of S5500, S2400, S7000 EU, S9500 MW, and S9300 ESC product lines with CUBE, PORT, and Lobby Vision (LV).
- Managed high rise projects with travel heights up to 230 meters and speeds of 6 mps.
- Key projects handed over Damac Aykon City, Emaar Vida Marina Hotel, Sobha Waves, Stella Maris Tower, Avenues Mall-LULU DSO, Union Coop, Spring Souq, and Marquise Square Tower.
- Achieved quarterly and yearly targets for safety KPIs, handover efficiency, profitability, quality metrics, collections, and customer ratings.
3. Senior Project Engineer
Schindler for Elevators & Escalators LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed and handed over mid size projects having S5500 Lifts, S9300 ESC & S9500 MW valuing up to 12 Mio SAR
- Prepared work method statements
- Conducting regular safety & method statement briefings, tool box talks for subcontractor and internal teams
- Managed site safety, quality, installation activities from start to handover
- Managed required scaffold less kits & tools at site
- Coordinated & ensured that consultant, third party and internal quality inspections are passed
4. Project Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Abu Dhabi , UAE
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Part of large project team at Al Maryah Central project assisting Project Manager on regular site management.
- Looked after site surveys, site preparation.
- Ensuring material delivery and storage are coordinated well with main contractor.
- Conducting toolbox talks (TBT), method of statement and risk assessment briefings for internal and subcontractor teams.
5. Service Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Abu Dhabi , UAE
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Area responsible for managing overall maintenance and breakdown of 650 units.
- Managed paid repairs by keeping low breakdown rate and high customer satisfaction rate.
- Supervising all third-party unit maintenance including but not limited to Otis, KONE, Mitsubishi, Hitachi,
LM, Sigma and Dover - Led troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve complex elevator system issues.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for maintenance and repair procedures.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance plans to enhance equipment reliability.
6. Service Engineer
Otis Elevator Co. (India) Ltd
Delhi, India
08.2006 - 10.2012
- Route In charge for maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs of all types of conventional and
modern elevators of Otis Brand in assigned area. - Hands on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of lifts, escalators & moving walks.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical issues in elevators and escalators.
- Conducted thorough inspections and testing to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Delhi, India 01.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
- Time & tasks management proficiency
- Leadership and team building
- Subcontractor & resources management
- Customer communication & excellence
- Great listener and problem solver
- Planning ahead & execution
- Collaborating internally & externally
- Commercial and contractual writing
- Budget & forecasting
- Cost optimization & profitability
- Profitability & portfolio growth
- Data management & reporting
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Reading
- Travelling
Accomplishments
In my last 10 years of Project Management career, I have been successful in meeting and always exceeding targets year on year related to operating revenue, profitability, handover of projects, customer rating and the people development which earned me career growth and promotion to the senior level I am currently working at.
Certification
Awarded & Certified as International Large Project Manager (TREX) by Schindler Group in 2018
People Development
I always strive to help people grow whether it is internal employee or subcontractor by arranging necessary trainings, career guidance, assigning challenging tasks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
1. Senior Project Manager
Schindler Olayan Elevator Co. LLC
09.2023 - 12.2025
2. Project Manager
Schindler for Elevators & Escalators LLC
08.2018 - 08.2023
3. Senior Project Engineer
Schindler for Elevators & Escalators LLC
06.2016 - 07.2017
4. Project Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
12.2015 - 05.2016
5. Service Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
11.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
Jamia Millia Islamia University
01.2008 - 12.2011
6. Service Engineer
Otis Elevator Co. (India) Ltd
08.2006 - 10.2012