Jeffrey Valero PME, ACPE, CMCA®, FMP®

Experience

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  Bin Shafar Electromechanical Engineering

  Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

  Project Mechanical Engineer

  • Reports to the Projects Manager• Responsible for the installation and execution of mechanical services (HVAC, Drainage, Water Supply and Fire Fighting) as per approved shop drawings.• Responsible for the implementation of Mechanical services plans in accrordance to the engineering specifications and approved standards• Ensure the quality of work is as per clients and consultant satisfaction.• Submission of shop drawing, material submittals to the supervising consultants. • Apply inspection request to the supervising consultants.• Coordination with the supervising consultants for any variation or alteration with the shop drawings.• Involve in testing and commissioning of mechanical services.• Participate in coordination meeting with the main contractor. Show less

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  CSHK Dubai Contracting LLC

  Jan 2007 - May 2010

  MEP Engineer

  • Report to the MEP Manager and Project Manager • Coordinate work activities of MEP subcontractor in accordance to the builders work.• Monitor and inspect the workmanship and quality of the MEP works.• Assist in review and preparation of material and shop drawing submittals.• Issue work instruction memo to subcontractors on site• Implement work assignment allocated by site management• Responsible for the documentation of verbal and written instructions by the supervising consultants• Documentation and preparation of MEP documents and correspondence. • Participate in coordination meeting with nominated MEP subcontractor and resolved any technical issues between builders and MEP works• Responsible for the MEP testing and commissioning and ensures that all reports are approved by the supervising consultants. • Responsible for snagging of MEP final fix prior to clients handover.• Coordination with nominated FM Company endorsed by the client for any design related issues.• Engineer in charge for the defects liability period for any maintenance related asset under warranty.• Prepares handover documents such O&M Manual, As Built Drawings, Training Manuals, close out documents and correspondence to the client’s FM Team. Show less

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  Emaar

  May 2010 - Aug 2015

  Assistant Manager, Facilities Management

  • Reports to the Manager of Facilities Management. • Develop FM operational strategies, policies and procedures in line with the operational program of the Company.• Day-to-day operational management of all aspects related to community services and company assets to assure maintenance of approved quality standards. • Manage FM Operations with several Service Providers such as Soft FM, Hard FM, Security, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Specialist Services. • Oversee day-to-day vendor performances to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreement.• Overall responsibility for managing the service provider and ensuring service delivery was in line with the contract / SLA. This will be achieved through regular operational meetings and monthly contract review meetings to align Company’s requirements with the delivery of quality services.• Lead the technical review team for the tender of new contracts• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely completion of customer service requests, mystery shoppers report and any management issues.• Day-to-day financial management of the community services and company assets and maintenance of financial records and files, as needed. Assist with preparation of the budget, financial reviews and monthly management reports.• Responsible to coordinate with the Client’s appointed Project Managers/Consultants during transition/takeover phase of the project and highlight any design, system and quality related issues regarding building systems, common areas and infrastructure.• Provide Particular Specifications for the areas to be tendered and join bidders in site visit.• Ensure correct provision of resources of vendors to enable correct, efficient and cost effective service provision.• Provide event support and ensure that high end events were managed prior to set up and event area restored to original condition. Show less

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  Al Mazaya Real Estate FZ LLC

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Manager, Facilites Management

  • Reports directly to the Chief Projects Officer. •Manage the effective achievement of the Facility Management objectives through the leadership of the Facility Management department – setting individual objectives, recruiting qualified staff, managing performance, developing and motivating staff and providing formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to maximize subordinate and unit performance.• Prepare and recommend the departmental budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified• Prepare the annual Preventive maintenance plans for the account to accomplish the delivery of the operational plan for Engineering building services within Office, retail and residential sector• Develop capital equipment plans for replacement, modification or acquisition of new equipment• Direct the effective management of all facilities of ensuring the efficient planning and allocation of all roles.• Plan, organize and manage the facilities maintenance for all assets in order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted functioning of all facility services, meeting all SLA’s .• Provide short and long term technical support to engineering problems and issues that may arise in relation to facility management services. • Check the facility management design of assets, engineering equipment, its maintainability, ascertain the quality of outputs/operations and the scope of work and coordinate with contractors in order to provide facility management services at optimum efficiency and costs • Recommend improvements to departmental policy and direct the implementation of procedures. • Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices. Show less

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  Meraas

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2022

  Assistant Manager - Asset Management

  • Manages relationships with OA Board Members and Stakeholders• Manages OA’s Common Areas and services therein (buildings, facilities, infrastructure, landscaping, soft and hard services)• Manages and ensures comprehensive records and systems are appropriately kept and filed (record keeping in line with the Association Constitution)• Ensures facilities, services, infrastructure and common areas in the master community and OA is kept at the best of standards at all times; through proactive attitude and approach to problem solving.• Manages the revenue collections process by continuously following up and implementing strategies to ensure maximum collections Prepare and obtain approval of the Master Community Budget• Manages budgets by exercising due diligence and cost control to ensure expenses do not exceed the budget• Manages all vendors. Prepares and review request for proposals or procurement requirements in conjunction with other stakeholders as may be required Reviews and suggests initiatives to increase community income and cost savings.• Conducts regular inspections/audits of the assigned community and drive proactive resolutions to ensure the standards are maintained at all times.• Advises line manager and OA board on any non-conformance or non-performance of service providers and recommend appropriate actions to be taken (proactive, reactive or corrective).• Ensures all statutory requirements are fulfilled and up to date.• Plans and organizes community events promoting the spirit, wellbeing and cohesiveness of the community Develops communication methods to market the event and increase footfall to the same. This will include liaison with other internal business units.• Oversee the design review team to ensure design of the upcoming development are in line with community needs and requirement Show less

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  Red Sea Global

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Responsible to provide leadership to the operations across the various assets of the Red Sea Global projects. A core focus is to performance manage all Red Sea Global in-house and appointed service providers and ensure that all contracted services are being performed and delivered in accordance with the defined SLA and KPIs.• Coordinate the activities of the Facilities Management team with other internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the strategic plans, policies and procedures. • Manage the team by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to meet the functional challenges and goals. • Develop operational plan and strategies for all Public Realm portfolios of Red Sea Global. • Contribute to the preparation of the functional budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon. Show less

  • Manager - Facilities

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Assistant Manager - Facilities

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2024