Raneesh

Facility Manager and Community Management professional with 20+ years of UAE experience across master communities, mixed-use developments, and airport facilities. Currently managing a 1.9M sq ft portfolio at Wasl Communities Management, overseeing 1,499 residential and retail units across Wasl Gate, JGE, and Palm Jumeirah. Proven track record delivering AED 1.2M energy savings, 12.8% revenue growth, and zero audit non-conformances across IMS, Dubai Municipality, and Civil Defense inspections.

Certified in M-100 (CAI), ISO 9001 QMS, IMS, and IOSH. Proficient in Maximo, JD Edwards, Mollak, Power BI, and Power Apps.

Facility Manager — Wasl Communities Management, Dubai

January 2024 – Present

Managing 1.9M sq ft master community portfolio (1,499 units) across Wasl Gate, JGE, and Palm Jumeirah

Orchestrated Reserve Fund Studies (RFS) ensuring full RERA/Mollak compliance

Sustained zero non-conformities across IMS, Dubai Municipality, and Civil Defense audits

Implemented ANPR system for vehicle registration, creating a zero-error digital audit trail

Managing 66 vendor partnerships; optimised contracts reducing expenses by 7%

Led digital inspection and reporting rollout across security, FM, housekeeping, and community services

Facility Manager — IFA Residential Services, Dubai

October 2016 – December 2023

Directed FM operations for 4.22M sq ft mixed-use portfolio with AED 34.5M annual OPEX/CAPEX budget

Boosted annual revenue by 12.8% (AED 427K → AED 482K) within 2 months

Increased profitability by 10% through corporate client expansion

Led JD Edwards system enhancement project improving home services delivery

Delivered HSE training programmes and QMS implementation across departments

Planning Engineer — Berkeley Services UAE LLC, Dubai Airports

February 2014 – September 2016

Managed 165,000 m² of airport facilities with a team of 71 personnel

Achieved AED 1.2M cost savings via AircoSaver energy efficiency initiative

Reduced de-snagging lead times by 14% through structured Asset Handover Framework

Trained 71 technicians and 11 supervisors on Maximo CMMS

Executed ABC analysis improving inventory accuracy and resource utilisation

Facilities Supervisor — Duserve FM (Damac Properties), Dubai

August 2011 – December 2013

Infrastructure Support Engineer — Info Services (IBM Partner), Bangalore

August 2008 – July 2011

BMS Operator — Absotherm Services, Bangalore

September 2007 – August 2008

BMS Operator — Sodexho Services, Bangalore

September 2006 – September 2007

Trainee — ETA Engineering Services, Bangalore

August 2005 – September 2006

Bachelor of Commerce — ARNI University

Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Mechanical) — Bharath Sevak Samaj

CERTIFICATIONS

M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management — CAI

ISO 9001 QMS Internal Auditor

IMS Internal Auditor

IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety & Health)

Artificial Intelligence Certification