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Vijesh Gopalakrishnan

Vijesh Gopalakrishnan

Facilities Management professional with 12 yrs

Construction / Facilities

Dubai, دبي

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Services offered

  • Facilities management and maintenance operations
  • HVAC systems (installation, operation & maintenance)
  • Plumbing and electrical systems
  • Fire safety systems (firefighting, sprinkler & alarm systems)
  • Building management systems (BMS)
  • Energy conservation and optimization
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
  • Health, safety, and environmental compliance (HSE)
  • Building codes and regulatory compliance
  • Asset protection and lifecycle planning
  • Vendor and contractor management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Project management and construction supervision
  • Procurement and inventory management
  • Quality control and inspection
Approximate rate: د.إ 60 per hour

Experience

  • Managed operations of three premium high-rise residential properties comprising a total of 849 units.
  • Led property onboarding and served as the primary contact for a 384-unit property, facilitating smooth transitions. 
  • Led and supervised multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and security personnel to ensure efficient facility performance and service excellence.
  • Oversaw all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water treatment, ensuring reliability and compliance with maintenance standards.
  • Ensured adherence to all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards across the facilities.
  • Implemented and monitored energy management strategies to optimize consumption and reduce operational costs.
  • Planned, assigned, and tracked preventive maintenance schedules and repair work orders, ensuring timely and quality completion.
  • Directed maintenance of property infrastructure including guest rooms, public areas, landscaping, restaurants, and recreational amenities.
  • Developed and executed long-term preventive maintenance and asset protection programs.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for project bids and supervised construction, renovation, and maintenance activities to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.
  • Ensured fire safety preparedness by maintaining firefighting systems, alarms, and training procedures for emergency readiness.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of buildings and grounds to uphold property standards and operational excellence.
  • Performed guest room and common area audits to maintain quality and enhance resident satisfaction.
  • Recommended and managed improvement projects such as refurbishments, system upgrades, and equipment replacement.
  • Maintained up-to-date licenses, permits, and certifications for all facilities and equipment.
  • Oversaw life safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency systems, ensuring compliance and functionality.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership in guest and resident relations, promoting a culture of exceptional service and professionalism.
  • Examined guest feedback using surveys and analyzed operational data; findings were used to optimize the repairs of the units which improved guest comfort and satisfaction by 50%.

Education

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Pavendar Bharathidasan Collegeof Engineering and Technologies, Trichy, TN (Anna University, Chennai)

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics

Shanmugha Polytechnic, Thanjavur, TN (DOTE)

CERTIFICATES 

  • Fire Warden / Marshel Training Level 2
  • Highfield Level 3 International Award in Emergency First Aid at work

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