Faez Mahmud
PENDLE HILL
Summary
Experienced project manager with a proven track record of successfully leading greenfield and brownfield projects, both domestically and internationally. Specializes in managing intricate and multi-faceted engineering projects within heavy industries, including oil and gas and industrial machinery manufacturing sectors. Recognized for expertise in effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships and adept at project scoping, scheduling, and resource management. Committed to a solutions-focused approach that consistently drives project success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Execution Manager
Alfa Laval Australia Pty Ltd.
NSW, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- As a Project Execution Manager at Alfa Laval, I lead capital sales projects within the energy, food, and water sectors, focusing on seamless coordination between our customers and internal manufacturing processes
- My role involves overseeing the installation, refurbishment, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring every project meets its scope, timeline, and budget
Project Execution Engineer
Alfa Laval Australia Pty Ltd.
NSW, Australia
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the area of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling
- Alfa Laval deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements - mainly in Energy, Food & Water, and the Marine Industry
- Successfully led in collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the organization, client and vendors to resolve a warranty claim, performing root-cause analysis and corrective action
- This led to winning a bid for new project order of $520,000 AUD for a mining site
- Developing an effective and collaborative process, to implement Project Management reporting through Microsoft 365
- Spearheaded Capital Sales Projects in Energy and Food & Water Division, serving as the primary liaison between customers/end-users and factory, ensuring projects are successfully completed within established timelines and cost
- Manage Capital equipment installation and refurbishment projects, as well as commissioning and testing of mechanical systems
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and team members managing meeting and facilitate communication between different business units while maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders to manage project expectations, timelines and objectives
- Managed concurrent delivery of 20 projects, prioritizing resources ensuring collaboration with external consultants, and specialists to achieve Project Milestones
- Led cross-functional teams in maintaining accurate project trackers and issue logs, presenting mitigation strategies to senior management
- Conducted post-order reviews of contracts, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulations, and aligning with legal, finance, and operations departments
- Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the area of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling
- Alfa Laval deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements - mainly in Energy, Food & Water, and the Marine Industry
Mechanical Engineer Projects
Rafada Gen. Maint. & Real Estate LLC.
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Rafada is a property management company settled in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
- Successfully led and completed the construction of 5-storied private residential property achieving project deadline by managing and leading contractors and suppliers with a flexible staff of 15 construction personnel
- Implemented innovative energy conservation strategies, including solar panel installations, reducing energy consumption by 7% annually
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and strategic planning of projects to ensure clarity in technical aspects
- Manage and coordinate the site project team and trade staff while fostering strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact for all technical queries
- Oversee sub-contractor management, implement cost controls to a saving of 8% on construction bid contract (AUD$15k)
- Aid in the preparation of project reports, including both internal documentation and client-facing reports
- Rafada is a property management company settled in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Maintenance Engineer
Impresub Diving & Marine Contractor
Sharjah, U.A.E
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Impresub provides a complete range of offshore support services within worldwide Oil & Gas industry, providing professional and cost-effective solution to the unique challenges of their marine and sub-sea projects
- Increased storage efficiency by 15% through inventory management and logistics optimization for offshore oil and gas projects
- Overseen a marginal increase in the compliance and quality of project artifacts by establishing proper certification of tools and equipment's as per QA/QC standards (IMCA D023 - D040)
- Impresub provides a complete range of offshore support services within worldwide Oil & Gas industry, providing professional and cost-effective solution to the unique challenges of their marine and sub-sea projects
Mechanical Engineer - Projects
Rafada Gen. Maint. & Real Estate LLC.
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced Project Revenue by 12% through the application of lean management principles and strategic resource allocation, resulting in savings of $8000 through efficient utilization of on-site resources
- Applied lean management principles, boosting project revenue by 12% and saving $8000 through resource optimization
- Managed an AUD$500k capital construction project of 3,400 square foot private property, leading a team of 30 operational staff
Production Engineer
Trinity Mechanical Services LLC. (TMS)
Dubai, U.A.E
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: TMS has three decades of experience in repair, reconditioning and manufacturing of critical mechanical components and assemblies
- The company conforms to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 quality management, environment and health & safety standards
- Spearheaded process redesign, achieving a 20% improvement in production efficiency
- Managed production planning and workforce allocation, resulting in a 10% increase in workflow efficiency
- TMS has three decades of experience in repair, reconditioning and manufacturing of critical mechanical components and assemblies
- The company conforms to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 quality management, environment and health & safety standards
Education
B.E.Hons. - Mechanical Engineer
BITS-Pilani
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Problem-solving & Conflict Resolution
- Project Reporting & Process Improvement
Websites
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- White Card Holder
Work Rights
Permanent Residency (189-category), 0049542724155, 5273497
Timeline
Project Execution Manager
Alfa Laval Australia Pty Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Project Execution Engineer
Alfa Laval Australia Pty Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Mechanical Engineer Projects
Rafada Gen. Maint. & Real Estate LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Maintenance Engineer
Impresub Diving & Marine Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mechanical Engineer - Projects
Rafada Gen. Maint. & Real Estate LLC.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Production Engineer
Trinity Mechanical Services LLC. (TMS)
01.2010 - 01.2013
B.E.Hons. - Mechanical Engineer
BITS-Pilani