IRFAN S CHISHTI
Summary
Seasoned Naval Veteran with 25+ years of leadership experience in Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Engineering, and Administration, delivering operational excellence across residential townships, high-rise commercial towers, schools, international airports, War ships & Submarines and international projects. Known for optimizing operations, driving compliance, enhancing sustainability, and leading large cross-functional teams across diverse geographies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – Facilities
Shapoorji Pallonji – Joyville Shapoorji Housing Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- Heading FM operations for 7.5-acre residential development with 7 towers and 1500+ units.
- Leading Facility Managers, Duty Managers, and Transition teams.
- Managing CAM budgets, CAM Collection strategies, OPEX/CAPEX, vendor governance and AMC lifecycle.
- Ensuring ESG, EHS, and sustainability compliance.
- Designed governance framework including detailed SOP/KPI’s and SLA to align service with IFM main vendors and sub-vendors.
- Conducting QRT trainings, safety audits, and evacuation drills.
- Coordinating HOTO, snagging/de-snagging with Project team.
- Carrying out client engagement strategies, maintaining CSAT scores that averaged 90% above the target/industry average.
- Liaisoning with Government offices for taxation, water, pollution norms, and fire services.
Estate Manager / Senior Facility Manager
SILA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed Ashok Towers (1074 units) and Omkar 1973 luxury towers.
- Led engineering, housekeeping, and security operations.
- Ensured 100% statutory and safety compliance.
- Oversaw asset maintenance, budgeting, and service audits.
Cluster Head – Senior Manager, Facilities & Admin
VIBGYOR Group of Schools
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed FM operations across 6 schools nationwide.
- Achieved 100 % compliance in system and Process quarterly audits.
- Governed vendors, housekeeping, security, MEP, and transport.
Facility Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Mumbai
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Handled a 41-floor residential tower with 473 units.
- Executed HOTO, snag clearance, and possession process.
- Ensured complete statutory and license compliance.
Senior Facility Engineer – Projects & Maintenance
World Trade Center Tower, Qatar (MMG)
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed MEP operations of a 1.5M sq. ft skyscraper.
- Oversaw major HVAC systems including chillers and BMS.
- Ensured QCDD/Civil Defense compliance.
Senior Technical Officer – HVAC/Mechanical
Hamad International Airport, Qatar
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed HVAC assets across airport terminal.
- Conducted audits, Water and Air balancing of HVAC system, and EHS enforcement.
Manager Engineering – Ships & Shore Establishments
Indian Navy (Mumbai- Vishakhapatnam)
12.2007 - 09.2014
- Oversaw O&M of electro-mechanical systems.
- Managed manpower, logistics, and vendor coordination.
Chief Engineer – Trials & Acceptance
Indian Navy (Russia – Zvezdochka Shipyard)
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Handled submarine modernization trials and QA inspections.
Indian Navy (JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER TO CHIEF ENGINEER)
08.1994 - 03.2005
- Hands on experience and knowledge across operation, maintenance & upkeep of various Marine electro- mechanical Equipment’s fitted on-board and shore establishments.
- Identify PPM, CBPM & break down routines for system and formulate policies to minimize “Downtime”.
- Leading Engineering department in various administrative capacities.
Education
Mechanical Engineer advance technical course -
Center of Marine Engineering College – INS Shivaji
Lonavla01.1998
Skills
Facility & Asset Management (Marine/Seaports, Airports, High-Rise Towers, Schools & Residential Townships)
Certification
Mechanical Engineer certified by Director General of employment & Training Ministry of Labor, Rehabilitation letter DGE&T-5/1/07- VG/01 dated 26 Sep 12.
Timeline
Senior Manager – Facilities
Shapoorji Pallonji – Joyville Shapoorji Housing Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Estate Manager / Senior Facility Manager
SILA
11.2021 - 12.2022
Cluster Head – Senior Manager, Facilities & Admin
VIBGYOR Group of Schools
05.2021 - 11.2021
Facility Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Mumbai
07.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Facility Engineer – Projects & Maintenance
World Trade Center Tower, Qatar (MMG)
03.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Technical Officer – HVAC/Mechanical
Hamad International Airport, Qatar
02.2015 - 02.2017
Manager Engineering – Ships & Shore Establishments
Indian Navy (Mumbai- Vishakhapatnam)
12.2007 - 09.2014
Chief Engineer – Trials & Acceptance
Indian Navy (Russia – Zvezdochka Shipyard)
06.2005 - 12.2007
Indian Navy (JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER TO CHIEF ENGINEER)
08.1994 - 03.2005
Mechanical Engineer advance technical course -
Center of Marine Engineering College – INS Shivaji