PREM KUMAR
Facility Management, building Engineering & Transition Professional
Noida,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Professional with an overall experience of 24 years, leading facility operation of large MNCs-Adobe & Google, engineering operations of large condominiums & IT Campus, leading MEP projects of hotels, transition & opening new spaces of diversified infrastructure including hotels, office spaces, IT buildings and large infrastructure-based complex.
Certified Price 2 practitioner, delivered 14 hotel projects of
Ginger by IHCL, working as regional manager projects for North region of India.
Knowledgeable Facilities professional articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver.
Meticulous Technical Lead strictly adheres to both client-provided technical requirements and internal business goals. Balances project prioritization to fulfill both contractual obligations and internal revenue requirements. Provides foresight and management designed to grow satisfied customer bases and revenue figures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Facility Manager
Cushman & Wakefield For Adobe
Noida
02.2023 - Current
- Leading site operations of Adobe campus
- Key job responsibilities including driving all functions including soft services, technical, finance planning including budget preparation-forecast-accruals, purchase, EHS audits, new up-gradation and refers projects
- Planning and executing sustainability projects.
- Scheduled, directed and supervised external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of building.
- Optimized asset life cycle management by maintaining detailed inventory records and scheduling regular equipment inspections.
- Improved overall facility efficiency by implementing streamlined maintenance processes and procedures.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Coordinated employee onboarding for operational and support staff.
- Assessed building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance.
- Supervised staff of 30 in day-to-day activities
- Improved overall facility efficiency by implementing streamlined maintenance processes and procedures
- Optimized asset life cycle management by maintaining detailed inventory records and scheduling regular equipment inspections
- Established preventative maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity
- Conducted regular facility audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans accordingly
- Managed capital projects, ensuring timely completion within allocated budgets
Deputy General Manager
CBRE
Gurgaon
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead engineering operations of 4.2 million sft super luxury residences with 1.5 lac sft high end club
- Lead transition from projects, commissioning checks on all engineering systems, set up engineering operations for site
- Set up engineering process including SOPs, PPM, AMCs, ARCs, spare inventory, emergency plans
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Informed VP of unusual matters of significance and launched corrective action plan.
- Enacted contingency plans, escalated and directed system problems and issues and participated in post-mortem analysis to provide input for process improvements.
- Achieved cost savings through strategic negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Mitigated risks proactively by conducting thorough analyses of potential threats
- Oversaw departmental budgeting, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans
- Enforced safety and health policies and implemented procedures to correct hazardous conditions
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses
- Oversaw departmental budgeting, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
- Mitigated risks proactively by conducting thorough analyses of potential threats.
Depuy General Manager
DLF Limited
Gurgaon
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Transition & Engineering lead for super luxury residential project- DLF Camellias of 4.2 million square feet built up area
- To ensure applicable compliances and building licenses
- To maintain fire safety and EHS standards at site
- Annual budgeting for operations and manpower planning
- Multiple point co-ordination with projects, architects, consultants, vendors and FM team for taking over and setting up operations
- Tracking progress status, snagging and de-snagging and collaborating status in management review
- Established SOPs, procedures for corrective and preventative maintenance
- Utilized exemplary technical evaluation for design review of MEP systems, saved 1.1 crore by resizing UPS for elevators
- Utilized exemplary technical evaluation of all building systems at design level including BMS, FAS, UPS, access control, electrical & mechanical systems
- Lead Technical review & report share of building systems after installation and commissioning by projects
- Created process of handing over with PMC, vendors and project team
- Created SOPs for building systems.
- Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
Technical Lead
JLL at Google
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Manpower planning, Cost Optimization, Oversee Maintenance processes, Resource Allocation & Optimization, Budget creation, Training and mentoring ,Strategic Planning, Risk mitigation strategies, Performance Evaluations, Design review of new projects, Indoor environment quality management, Energy management HSE audits
- Area handled: 2.5 million square feet built up area
- Opened new office spaces of 3.5 lac square feet
- Achieve zero break down in critical power systems of building
- Planned, lead and implement energy, sustainability and wellness projects those include IAQ projects, offsite solar evaluation, introduction of EV in office transport, plastic waste reduction
- Planned & managed preventive maintenance shutdown of entire electrical infrastructure with augmentation of power for critical IT systems
- Coordination with India and regional team (APAC) for driving processes in facility management
- Lead design base review of new sites with the projects, consultants & FM team
- Facility management of multiple offices and coordination with builder team for building issues
- Lead & implement indoor air quality improvement program, reduction of 50% in particulate matter & VOC content
- Drive this project on APAC sites
- Conducted EHS audits of spaces and achieved 75% in external audits of office sites
- Opened new office spaces of 3.5 lac square feet
- Planned and control capital and operational expense budget within variance of +/-5%
- Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance
- Developed technical solutions to diverse operational problems
- Plan and lead one time spent projects related to IAQ improvement, user experience and product up-gradation
- Designed automated testing parameters to achieve ongoing system compliance with selected performance metrics
- Presented business leaders with cost-benefit and return-on-investment estimations to drive project planning and execution.
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions within technical team to improve skillsets and encourage innovative solution development.
Regional Manager Projects & Engineering
IHCL-Ginger Hotels
New Delhi
04.2007 - 06.2017
- Delivered 14 hotel projects and lead engineering of North & East region of India
- Set up MEP design standards and Bill of Quantities specifications for hotels
- Project cost reduction by 6-8% in MEP packages by clear definition of Bill of Quantities items and optimized design
- Lead team of architects, consultants, vendors to design, plan, execute and deliver project
- Co-ordination with internal stockholders for tendering, award of work, direct purchases
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion
- Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns
- Assisted GM-Projects in review, approval and archiving of all closeout documents
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
- Adhered to budget to achieve timely and cost-effective project deliverables.
Engineer
ITC Limited
Gurgaon
12.1999 - 04.2007
- Delivered responsibility of MEP engineer in USGBC platinum rated ITC Green centre & Grand Bharat (design stage)
- Design, planning and execution coordination of building systems including DG sets, BMS, FAS, access control Supervision of project progress and co-ordination with vendors, architects to meet target timelines of project
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by vendor firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters
- Verified construction documentation to meet design requirements
- Championed environmental sustainability initiatives by integrating eco-friendly practices into engineering designs
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings
Maintenance Engineer
WelcomHeritage Lallgarh Palace
Bikaner
08.1995 - 12.1999
- Lead and delivered renovation projects of worth 1.5 Cr
- In ITC Palace hotel Team member in budgeting and project planning of ITC Classic Golf Resort as Electrical Engineer- Projects
- Budgeting and forecasting CAPEX & OPEX
- Project co-ordination for refurbishment and renovation.
- Managed contractors during major plant shutdowns for optimal resource utilization and project completion within budget constraints.
- Audited existing preventive maintenance plans, updating them based on current needs to reduce unnecessary expenses or redundancies.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Operations Management
SCDL - Pune
Pune 05.2008 - 2010.03
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Technical Education-Jodhpur
Bikaner 08.1990 - 1994.04
Sr. Secondary Education -
Government College - Karnal
Karnal 05.1989 - 1990.04
Secondary Education -
Pratap Public School
Karnal 05.1987 - 1988.05
Skills
Project Leadership
Affiliations
PRINCE 2 Practitioner for project management
IRCA certified ISO 14001 Lead auditor in Environmental
Management
Rewards & Recognition
Received Service Excellence Award from Managing Director- Global Workplace Services & Project Management, CBRE, for outstanding contribution in Tech Services.
Received award for outstanding contribution in Projects from the Managing Director & CEO of Ginger Hotels by Taj.
Timeline
Sr. Facility Manager
Cushman & Wakefield For Adobe
02.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager
CBRE
06.2021 - 01.2023
Depuy General Manager
DLF Limited
09.2019 - 05.2021
Technical Lead
JLL at Google
07.2017 - 09.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Operations Management
SCDL - Pune
05.2008 - 2010.03
Regional Manager Projects & Engineering
IHCL-Ginger Hotels
04.2007 - 06.2017
Engineer
ITC Limited
12.1999 - 04.2007
Maintenance Engineer
WelcomHeritage Lallgarh Palace
08.1995 - 12.1999
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Technical Education-Jodhpur
08.1990 - 1994.04
Sr. Secondary Education -
Government College - Karnal
05.1989 - 1990.04
Secondary Education -
Pratap Public School
05.1987 - 1988.05
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