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SELVARAJ VASUDEVAN

SELVARAJ VASUDEVAN

Riyadh

Summary

Proven Assistant Soft Service Manager with a track record of innovative management at Rekeep Company, adept in overseeing complex projects like the Solitaire Mall and Riyadh Metro Project. Skilled in CAFM-Facilitrol-X and Microsoft Office Suites, I excel in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance, achieving cost-effective service delivery and surpassing KPIs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Soft Service Manager

Rekeep Company
Riyadh
09.2024 - Current

Project Overview: Solitaire Mall Project, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

  • Managing the Solitaire Mall Pre-Opening Soft Service Mobilization Plan
  • Managed pre-opening and operational costs and controlled spending budgets
  • Recommended innovative tools and equipment for efficient operations
  • Ensure that all costs and expenditures are within the budgeted levels agreed upon between the Client and Rekeep Company
  • Comply with Company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH
  • To deliver a consistent level of service across site Soft services, within the Company's standards, to the contract specification and agreed KPI performance, qualitative, and financial targets
  • I am managing vendor compliance in line with Rekeep Procedures
  • Full delivery and execution of the contract Map
  • People resource management - including coaching, development, and employee engagement
  • Solitaire Mall Project, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Assistant Soft Service Manager

Rekeep Company
Riyadh
04.2023 - Current

ProjectStudio/ Overview: Interhealth Hospital/Merwas Studio/ Al Saedan Real Estate Compound- Projects, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

  • Proactively manage the quality of service and introduce innovations in line with market trends and initiatives
  • Ensuring that all the soft services team members must be trained and competent to perform healthcare facilities in compliance with CBAHI and JCI guidelines
  • Making sure that team member has to be competent in mandatory requirements outlined by CBAHI, which included Infection control and prevention, hand hygiene practice, vaccinations and periodic heath Checkup and update them in their personal file the same
  • Providing extensive training for high-risk areas Cleaning team, which includes Terminal cleaning process, sharp edge handling process biohazard waste handling process etc.
  • Responsible for departmental budgets in line with company baseline parameters
  • Ensure the contract is being delivered in a cost-effective way for the client and Rekeep Company
  • Evaluate ideas for additional scope of work and additional opportunities for services and recommend to the client as appropriate
  • Provide innovations and comparisons to market trends and forecasts; and advise clients accordingly
  • Continued improvement across all aspects of Soft services through innovation and efficiencies
  • Ensure all PMs and Work Orders are completed on time in a safe and effective manner
  • Interhealth Hospital/Merwas Studio/ Al Saedan Real Estate Compound- Projects, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Senior Cleaning Coordinator

Rekeep Company
Riyadh
05.2020 - 03.2023

Project Overview: Riyadh Metro Project, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

  • Directed soft service operations, including cleaning, disinfection, waste management, and pest control, for multiple lines of the Riyadh Metro Project.(Line 3,4,5 &6)
  • Planning and preparing the Metro SFM team Mobilization plan
  • Managed and oversaw the financial management of the operational budgets
  • Responsible for drafting all necessary departmental documents such as Maintenance Service Plans, Work Instructions, Waste Management Procedures, Risk Assessments, Pest Control Procedures, Train Cleaning Procedures, PPM Plans, and Enhance Cleaning Plans
  • For the client's additional review and approval
  • Maintain control over all third-party activities associated with soft services, such as Pest control and waste management monitoring Subcontractor performance: continue coordination with this subcontractor and vendors, ensuring that they are delivering services as per the SLA
  • Performing Technical survey & performance review of the cleaning equipment and recommended choosing the best chemicals, tools, Consumables and equipment, etc
  • Manage accurate Asset inventory & life cycle assessment of the materials, such as tools and equipment and ensure the availability of the spare parts and tools in the Central Warehouse
  • Preparing Training Calendar for all departmental employees and ensuring that training is delivered according to the Plan and focusing on team performance
  • Responsible for guiding, training and exercising oversight of the custodial staff, in regard to safety, and health guidelines and are trained in them and apply these procedures at all times
  • Comply with all Company and client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness and COSHH
  • Preparing the PPM and Creating the Work order through the CMMS- Maximo and ensuring the activities move as per the plan
  • Implemented BICSc standard training, enhancing team skills and project efficiency
  • Riyadh Metro Project, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Team Manager - Accommodation and Facilities Services

Almarai Company
11.2012 - 04.2020
  • Handled TWO divisions of Bakery Manufacturing Plant Facilities and Support Services, which are Including Accommodation, Transportation, Catering, Waste Management, Repair & and Maintenances, and other Support Service Services for division Stockholders'
  • Managed over 2000 Employee's Accommodation, Catering, Transportation and Facilities Services
  • Implemented a cost-savings plan with Negotiated Vendor and Supplier
  • Developed, maintained, and monitored operating budgets, making needed adjustments to ensure budget requirements are achieved
  • Assisted purchasing agent in selecting prospective vendors for cost-efficient solutions
  • Proficient in budgeting, accounting, and financial analyses
  • Implemented and maintained Preventive Maintenance Programs for the building's equipment
  • Overseeing Catering facilities to ensure adherence to agreed hygiene and food preparation standards and financial targets
  • Allocate, maintain, and upgrade the office infrastructure /consumables to provide a better working environment for the Company Employees
  • Managed facilities, catering, and support services for 2,000 employees
  • Implemented cost-saving plans through vendor negotiations and budget management
  • Established preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment efficiency
  • Ensured compliance with hygiene standards and achieved financial targets
  • Saudi Arabia, Hail / Dammam

Supervisor- Facilities Management

Asemar S.A
Bata
03.2002 - 03.2007
  • Supervise the team and ensure its compliance with the office standards and ensure office exterior and interiors are clean and tidy all times
  • To ensure all the public areas, retail areas, technical areas, and offices are maintained to industry standards
  • To ensure the facilities team schedule and staff roster is in the optimum level to have the property clean and tidy all the time
  • Follow up policies, forms and procedures to the department and its staff and ensure proper implementation, such as but not limited to Safety and Security
  • To ensure all the cleaning machinery and consumables are up to the standards of the industry and running properly
  • Manage all financial elements of the property, including revenue generation, cost controls, financial performance, etc.
  • Organizing and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal, and recycling
  • Responsible for building maintenance repairs and service
  • Execute daily operations, including assigning work areas, training new hires, daily/weekly/monthly reporting, supply ordering and inventories etc.
  • Equatorial Guinea, Bata

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

University of Madras
Chennai, India
05-2012

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality & Tourism Management

School D' Hospitality
Singapore
01.2009

Skills

  • Cmms/Maximo
  • CAFM-Facilitrol-X
  • SAP R3P
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • Success Factor
  • Odoo

Training

  • Safety Critical Communication, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Key Instructor - Train the Trainer, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • PTW, Health and Safety at Work, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Person in charge, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Infection control and prevention Hand hygiene practice, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

Certification

  • FMP - Facilities Management Professional
  • Awarded by IMFA
  • BICSc

British Institute of Cleaning Science.UK

  • IOSH

Awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health

Timeline

Assistant Soft Service Manager

Rekeep Company
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Soft Service Manager

Rekeep Company
04.2023 - Current

Senior Cleaning Coordinator

Rekeep Company
05.2020 - 03.2023

Team Manager - Accommodation and Facilities Services

Almarai Company
11.2012 - 04.2020

Supervisor- Facilities Management

Asemar S.A
03.2002 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

University of Madras

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality & Tourism Management

School D' Hospitality
SELVARAJ VASUDEVAN