
Mohamed I. El Zahhar, CIWFM®

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About me
Senior Manager - Asset and Facilities Management
Education

Damietta Experimental Languages School | Egypt - DELS
1986 - 1998High School High School/Secondary Diplomas Not AvailableActivities and Societies: Only School

Mansoura University
1998 - 2004Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Power Engineering PassedActivities and Societies: Only College BSC. Engineering, Mechanical Power Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University.Bachelors Degree Project: Design and Construction of a Desalination Sea-WaterUnit proposed on a rain-wise techniqueProject grade: Excellent.
Experience

PETRA - AINSHAMSE Industrial Development Co ASIDTCO
Dec 2004 - Apr 2007Technical Office Engineer. PETRA Technical Support Department.AINSHAMSE Industrial Development Co. The Sole Agent For PETRA Engineering Industries in Egypt.Egypt.Responsibilities: • Dealing with Chillers, Air Handling Units, Fan Coil Units in Chilled Water Systems and Packages, DX-Split Units in Direct Expansion Systems. • Selecting the Suitable Units For Projects, Preparing Technical Offers , Making Studies , Submittals, shop drawings and as built drawings For HVAC Projects Show less
Mechanical Project Engineer
Mar 2006 - Apr 2007Technical Office Engineer.
Dec 2004 - Mar 2006

Emco Egypt
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008Mechanical Project Engineer• Handling all HVAC installation works and co ordinations with various services On site.

Obayashi Kajima Yapi Merkezi JV
Dec 2008 - Mar 2011Station Mechanical Engineer• All Mechanical installation for Red Line Tunnel ( fire hydrant system – plumping system ) from 20 Dec. 2008 till 20 Oct. 2009 • Al RAS underground station (Green line) Mechanical works installation (HVAC, Fire Fighting And Plumping) from 20 October 2009 till 15 March 2010. • Al GHUBAIBA underground station (Green line ) Mechanical works installation (HVAC, Fire Fighting And Plumping) from 15 March 2010 till 30 March 2011.

Musanada - Mace Macro FM
Apr 2011 - Dec 2012• Manage FM service providers contracts and follow up their KPIs • Coordinating and leading the team to cover various areas of responsibility;• Using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise. • Site visits and assessment of works, Scoping works and Supervising contractors’ works• Supervising contractors’ works• Managing small projects • Quality inspections, Accepting works and signing completions forms
Area Facilities Manager
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012Team leader Facilities Engineer
Apr 2011 - May 2012

The Morganti Group, Inc
Dec 2012 - Oct 2018Planning building maintenance and operational programsManaging all vendor contractsEnsuring efficiency of all building systemsCoordinating site safety programsPreparing operating reports and budgetsMaintaining a safe work environment for all employeesEnsuring all processes and compliance programs are metManaging facilities planning and space allocationCoordinating with department heads and building contractorsManaging maintenance of groundsEnsuring all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulationsNegotiating bids and contracts for third party workersCoordinating building security and maintenance servicesManaging and supervising all facilities personnelOverseeing all building functionsCoordinating all maintenance issues and schedulesPreparing and filing reports with government and regulatory authorities including environmental permitting Show less Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers.Coordinating building maintenance and operational activities.Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives.Managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements.Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies.Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.Financial forecasting/budgeting.Organizing security and general administrative services.Integrating communications/telecommunications. Show less
Facilities Manager
Nov 2016 - Oct 2018Facilities Manager
Dec 2012 - Oct 2016

Serco
Oct 2018 - Jun 2022Leading the Hard Services operations team at Abu-Dhabi Investment Authority - ADIA – 3rd largest investment Authority over the worldPreparation of 25 years Life cycle Cost Plan for ADIA contractDeveloping and updating Asset management SOPs including the plans, Helpdesk operation process, operational risk registers and Forward maintenance register.Member of ISO 55001 Certification team for ADIA Contract • Member of Asset Management and Technical Services Forum AMTS for Serco Middle eastWork with financial & procurement, HR and service delivery teams to ensure achievement of contractual targets.Project Management of Annual CAPEX Show less
Engineering Manager
Jul 2020 - Jun 2022Operations Manager
Oct 2018 - Apr 2021

Rekeep
Jun 2022 - nowSenior Manager - Asset and Facilities ManagementLead a team of facilities and asset management professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure optimal performanceDevelop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth coordination of facility services, repairs, and maintenance activities.Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and environmental regulations.Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate facility and asset performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.Develop and manage budgets for facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.Implement and maintain asset management systems, including comprehensive records and documentation, to track and manage assets throughout their lifecycle.Implementation of asset management activities including guiding, inspections, asset inventory activities, asset data analysis, and asset reporting,Maintain and develop properly planned program for the Asset Maintenance, optimize the utilization of Asset promoting cost reduction and optimization initiatives,Regular review and update for Assets maintenance plans as per SFG20/O&M or best industry practicesWork with site leadership team to develop a culture where each employee understands the role that they play in Asset management as per ISO55001 and best industry practice Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Lean Yellow Belt Certification
SercoSept 2021
Certificate of Completion - Influencing Others
Hult Ashridge Qualifications and ApprenticeshipsJun 2021
Carrier Applied Chilled Water System Design Course
Carrier HVACJun 2007
CIWFM
Institute of Workplace and Facilities ManagementJun 2024
Certificate of completion - Strategic Thinking
Hult Ashridge Qualifications and ApprenticeshipsApr 2021
Certificate of Appreciation
Dubai AirportsSept 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mohamed I. El Zahhar, CIWFM®Appreciation Certificate Dubai Airports Sep 2019 Recognition of outstanding support and contribution to Dubai Airports
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