PMV Manager at East Coast Contracting and Trading LLC (2025-08 – Present)
- Lead Plant, Machinery & Vehicles (PMV) operations for PMV and high-rise construction sections, ensuring alignment with site operations, project requirements and management vision.
- Drive continuous process and procedure enhancement to improve operational efficiency, compliance and service delivery across projects.
- Manage and control PMV fleet operations, including manpower allocation, asset deployment and resolution of major PMV breakdowns through centralized workshop support.
- Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring timely execution and optimal equipment availability for ongoing projects.
- Establish and organize multi-discipline workshop operations (heavy & light PMV, hydraulics, auto & power, denting, painting, tyre sections) in compliance with QHSE standards.
- Oversee tower crane and passenger hoist operations, including planning, erection, jacking, lowering and dismantling activities across five ongoing and newly awarded high-rise projects for Emaar and Iman Developers, managing a total of 16 tower cranes (various types and capacities) and 20 passenger hoists, in close coordination with site management and project teams.
- Participate in project budgeting, planning, and mobilization studies, supporting new project startup requirements and PMV allocation strategies.
- Advise senior management on PMV procurement decisions based on upcoming projects, mobilization plans, and machinery histograms.
- Prepare and present management reports covering PMV performance, operational status, risks and future planning requirements.
Project Plant Manager (Azizi Venice Project) at Azizi Developments (2024-06 – 2025-08)
- Led Plant, Machinery & Vehicles (PMV) operations and asset management, establishing a new plant department and scaling operations in line with company strategy and project requirements.
- Recruited and structured PMV and high-rise technical teams locally and internationally, supporting multiple large-scale developments including Meydan and Azizi Venice, with a combined project portfolio exceeding AED 30 billion.
- Managed a large and diverse PMV fleet, including high-rise tower cranes, passenger hoists, earthmoving equipment, heavy vehicles, buses, luxury fleet, and light pickups, ensuring optimal utilization and asset availability across projects.
- Oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance execution, ensuring corrective actions were implemented effectively and equipment deployment aligned with approved mobilization plans.
- Led PMV budgeting and procurement activities, preparing technical evaluations and reviewing engineering specifications to support management decision-making for new asset acquisitions.
- Planned and controlled tower crane and passenger hoist erection, climbing, and dismantling activities, coordinating closely with site teams to align with construction sequencing and approved targets.
- Assigned and managed specialized manpower and lifting accessories, ensuring safe execution and compliance with site, engineering and QHSE requirements.
- Prepared and presented operational and performance reports to senior management, providing visibility on PMV status.
- Reported directly to the Plant & Asset Director, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to support overall project delivery objectives.
Factory Operations Manager at Wooden and Steel Doors Factory (2021-05 – 2023-08)
- Led end-to-end factory operations, overseeing production planning, machinery performance, and workforce coordination to consistently achieve daily and monthly production targets.
- Managed and maintained factory machinery and production equipment, ensuring high availability through effective preventive and corrective maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns.
- Planned and controlled production workflows across all factory stations, including cutting (wood/steel), door and frame production, CNC machining and assembly, painting, packaging, and customer delivery.
- Ensured product quality and compliance with ISO standards, meeting customer specifications and maintaining consistent quality outputs.
- Recruited, trained, and developed factory workforce, fostering a structured, safe, and organized working environment.
- Monitored and reviewed daily production reports, tracking output, efficiency, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time order fulfillment.
Project Plant Manager at Arabtec Construction / Villanova Project & Main Plant (2016-05 – 2021-01)
- Led PMV and workshop operations across major Arabtec mega-projects, including Expo 2020, MTB Airport, and Villanova (AED 1.6B project), supporting safe and efficient project delivery.
- Managed a workforce of 350+ staff and operators and controlled a PMV fleet of 450+ assets, including third-party equipment, ensuring optimal utilization across projects.
- Participated in project management and coordination meetings, aligning PMV deployment and utilization strategies with construction progress and reporting performance to senior management.
- Led equipment refurbishment initiatives (excavators, generators, boom loaders, wheel loaders) across multiple brands, improving asset reliability, efficiency, and service life.
- Implemented and monitored preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with manufacturer recommendations and timely resolution of breakdowns.
- Prepared PMV budgeting, commissioning, and compliance reports, including requirements related to municipality waste management and regulatory standards.
Operations Manager at Modern Machinery Trading (2015-06 – 2016-05)
- Improved workshop operations and process compliance, aligning activities with company policies and operational standards.
- Managed customer technical support, including repair coordination, cost estimates, and on-time delivery of machinery.
- Coordinated equipment demonstrations at customer sites to support technical evaluation and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory control for spare parts, tools, and consumables, ensuring availability and cost efficiency.
Maintenance Engineer at Arabtec Engineering Services (2013-08 – 2015-06)
- Managed PMV maintenance and repair activities, supporting equipment deployment across multiple project / sites.
- Implemented and supervised the Preventive Maintenance (PM) system, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules and manufacturer requirements.
- Supported dewatering systems and electrical installations, including pumps, power tools, machinery, and site office connections.
