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Dhanushka Irugal Bandaralage

Facilities Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Facilities ManagerFull Time

    Blueprint facilities management

    Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 -7 months

    United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

    • Job Details: Developing business plans, MEP systems interrelationships, maintenance construction sequencing and project schedule.  Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP technicians, contractors and subcontractors during construction.  Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.  Manage the receipt and review of MEP submittals.  Log and post all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.  Manage the scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP change work order.  Manage the installations of MEP work.  Direct, monitor and control the activities of suppliers, technicians, site engineers and subcontractors.  Administration of MEP related materials, systems and shop drawings submittals and be responsible for all material stock management and inventory control.  Liaison with Consultant MEP supervisory Engineers, Inspectors and relevant staff.  Ensure that the Engineering team provides and adheres best relevant standards and quality in accordance to company’s policies and maintain documentation/records for such quality control.  Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to Project safety regulations.  Be responsible for the testing and commissioning of MEP equipment & assets.  Maintain a positive, productive relationship with Clients.  Negotiate lease/contracts with contractors in a timely and reliable manner.  Accomplish financial goals and report periodically on financial performance.  Source and build relationship with prospective clients to expand opportunities.  Model the financial business case associated with each sales opportunity.  Prepare and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles.  Prepare & Manage Capex & Opex budgets.  Implementing high quality services in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC, including required preventive maintenance in order to minimize the break downs, improving the service provided to the building which is an added value for the property and will reduce the operation cost.  Preparing the annual planned preventive maintenance schedule for specialized systems like; Fire alarm system, Fire fighting system, Access control system, Chillers, Generators, Elevators, Chiller Plants and other Building Assets.  Perform facility inspections and report on condition affecting operations Maintain, operate all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, building management system, and building repairs  Respond to emergencies and tenant complaint in a timely and cost-effective manner.  Prepare and submit summary reports of conditions in buildings and recommend actions to be taken.  Review and understand equipment and methods of operation, BMS system, fire/life safety, and other systems.  Comply with all safety procedures and requirements as per the international standard and local  Regulation of the country. Verify the quality and the cost of the purchased material required for the maintenance. Manage the cost and budget management  Review all new and third-party contracts related to maintenance of property and upkeep all information which affects services of facilities.  Review daily operation of the staff and service providers to minimize the unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems, identify improvement opportunities and be at site for providing technical advice where needed.  Introducing energy saving methods to the senior members of the team to ultimately impact the business unit performance.  Introducing sustainability, implement & integrate in approach, materials and strategies in MEP & Facilities Management.
  • Facilities ManagerFull Time

    JLL

    May 2017 - Sep 2018 -1 yr, 4 months

    • Job Details: Worn multiple hats as Engineering Lead, EHS Lead, and Energy Champion & Sustainability Lead reporting to Asia Pacific Regional Heads in each discipline.  Responsible for managing all AMC vendors and Ad-hoc vendors.  Responsible for reviewing WMS and singing off permission for ATW & PTW.  Responsible for meeting SLA’s at all times and achieving top tier KPI scores each quarter.  Responsible for Risk identification & management and advisory to regional heads as well as the client.  Manage a 24/7 service delivery, a group of engineers, Technicians, many vendors and annual contractors.  Responsible for MEP, HVAC & civil maintenance work, Fire & life safety systems.  Ensure licence are obtained from local government authorities for EHS related activities & assets such as lifts, STP & Waste management.  Carrying out property inspections and unannounced visits to inspect & assess property conditions and operational activities are in accordance.  Working with local & regional Finance, Sourcing & Project Management departments to ensure all process are followed, payments are paid and received on time, consumables & materials are procured as required on time for operational activities as well as for civil & fit-out activities.  Achieved annual energy saving target 2018 for the country.  Responsible for identifying and implementing energy saving methods & sustainability initiatives.  Saved over 300,000 kWh energy lead to over 4 million for the company and reducing CO2 emission by 1420000 Kg per annum as well as sustainability projects that will put a stop to 44 Tons of paper and plastic usage that will bring in another 90 million savings per annum.  Oversee Capital projects in design, built & commissioning and handover such as Chiller plant replacement, washrooms revamping, BMS system replacement, AC ducting system extension & AC VRV system replacement, UPS replacement in collaboration with local & regional JLL project team as well as consulting firms in UK.  Managing an Annual shutdown and Integrated System for HSBC properties.  Managing entire Engineering, Housekeeping, Events, Catering, and Parking & Staff Transport services for LSEG.  Managed many vendors, projects and annual contractors for LSEG.  Managed a 24/6 service delivery for LSEG.  Responsible for daily monitoring, maintaining records & reporting of all consumables, utilities and critical asset conditions and operating ranges and find ways to improve efficiency and reduce the operating costs.
  • Facilities ManagerFull Time

    Ansell Bright Coporation

    Feb 2013 - May 2017 -4 yrs, 3 months

    • Job Details:Managed engineering and housekeeping for residential and commercial properties island wide.  Managed the daily FM operations and monitor activities for 68 commercial & residential properties a portfolio of 1.8 million square foot across the country (cleaning, PPM, waste management, civil works) to ensure work is carried out as per agreed SLA and snag and reports for the assigned areas.  Preparing leasing agreements for residential & commercial properties in accordance with company policy and government regulations.  Managed effective communication with suppliers, business departments and clients and provide active support in the delivery of services by suppliers as per SLAs and QHSE standards.  Represent the business unit during design, planning, construction and handover stages of the newly developed assets to oversee FM requirements.  Ensure customer complaints are timely and appropriately managed and closed to achieve organization’s customer satisfaction targets.  Making weekly site visits for randomly selected property locations.  Prepare yearly Operational and Capital expenditure budget in coordination with other business units.  Conduct monthly meetings with FM service providers, HSE, security, and contractors to assess the contractor’s performance, HSE requirements, identify non-compliance and action plans.  Manage project’s takeover from asset development and conduct necessary inspection, testing & commissioning and manage rectification of defect’s and snags during the DLP in coordination with P&D and contractor.  Manage the fit-out activities in building assets to ensure compliance with the scope of work, HSE requirements and building’s standard.
  • AdministratorFull Time

    TESCO Plc

    Jul 2010 - Dec 2012 -2 yrs, 5 months

    United Kingdom , London

    • Job Details: Ensure outsourced maintenance & cleaning services are coordinated work completed as required.  Responsible for complete sales administration.  Responsible for recruitment, training, refreshers, attendance & payroll.  Responsible for ensuring company trade legally every day.  Responsible for costs are accurately allocated.  Ensure sourcing, invoicing, safe & legal routines are followed.  Daily, weekly & monthly reporting to UK central system and London regional managers.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

      Kingston University London

      Jan 2008 

    Skills

    • facilities management
    • Operation management

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
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