Syed Osama Ali

Facility & Maintenance Management professional with 14+ years of experience in managing large-scale multisite facilities, MEP systems, and maintenance operations across retail, FMCG, oil & gas, and construction sectors. Proven track record of delivering 100% uptime, optimizing maintenance costs, and managing 700,000+ sq.ft facility portfolios. Expertise in hard FM services, CMMS implementation, SLA/KPI-driven maintenance, and HSE compliance (NFPA standards).

Strong leadership in vendor management, asset lifecycle optimization, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Senior Manager – Facility Management (FMD) at Ideas by Gul Ahmed (2024-09 – Present)

• Lead nationwide facility operations across retail network
• Manage MEP systems including HVAC, firefighting, electrical, and utilities
• Execute new store fit-outs and technical projects
• Implement CMMS and preventive maintenance strategies
• Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and cost optimization

MEP Manager at Falaknaz Group (2024-01 – 2024-09)

• Managed MEP systems for commercial malls and residential projects
• Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Ensured compliance with QA/QC and safety standards
• Controlled project budgets, timelines, and procurement

Maintenance Manager at Taj Gasoline (2022-10 – 2023-10)

• Led maintenance operations across fuel stations and hospitality sites
• Implemented CMMS across business units
• Reduced downtime through preventive maintenance planning
• Ensured compliance with HSE and environmental standards

Development & Maintenance Manager at ATA Foods Pvt Ltd (2022-02 – 2022-10)

• Managed maintenance operations for 40+ branches nationwide
• Supervised HVAC, gensets, firefighting, and electrical systems
• Delivered projects within aggressive timelines
• Led technical teams and contractor coordination

Manager Engineering at Bachaa Party (2021-06 – 2022-02)

• Delivered 63,500+ sq.ft retail expansion projects
• Managed CAPEX/OPEX budgets and planning
• Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Oversaw nationwide maintenance operations

Mechanical Engineer at Famer Group (2018-07 – 2020-05)

• Executed MEP installations (HVAC, plumbing, firefighting systems)
• Prepared BOQs and technical evaluations
• Ensured compliance with project specifications

Associate Manager Maintenance at Domino's Pizza Pakistan (2016-10 – 2017-06)

• Managed nationwide maintenance operations
• Handled preventive maintenance and emergency breakdowns
• Installed and maintained HVAC and kitchen systems

Site Engineer at S. Mehboob & Company (2014-09 – 2015-08)

• Supervised MEP installations as per NFPA standards
• Prepared BOQs and technical documentation

Plant Maintenance Engineer at Dawlance Group (2013-01 – 2014-07)

• Led TPM and preventive maintenance programs
• Improved MTBF and reduced MTTR
• Worked on Oracle EAM system

MBA – Institute of Business Management (IoBM) (2015 – 2018)

BE in Mechanical Engineering – Mehran University (2009 – 2012)