Maintenance Management

Saleem Siddiqui

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ********* *****

City: Canton

State: MI

Zip: 48188

Country: USA

Phone: 734-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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SALEEM SIDDIQUI

1777 Brookdale Drive, Cell: 734-***-****

Canton, MI 48188

*********@********.***

Summary

Over 20 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of facilities management, project management, energy conservation, renovation management and Six Sigma project development and implementation.

Experience includes a demonstrated record of accomplishments and problem solving across a wide variety of facilities management & maintenance systems involving multiple properties in numerous locations. Extensive experience in providing dynamic leadership in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance and energy conservation programs, preparation and management of capital and operating budgets, vendor selection and negotiations, construction and renovation project management, upkeep and operation of plant and equipment, soliciting and managing bids, negotiating contracts and proactive vendor relations. Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills, working successfully in diverse multicultural environments to achieve strategic and tactical goals with sensitivity to gender and social issues in the workplace.

Professional Experience

Edvisor Consulting Inc.

Facilities Engineering Consultant - May 2007 - September 2012

Various project consulting assignments at multiple locations involving renovation projects, equipment selection, procurement & installation, set-up of facility maintenance and management departments from scratch, engineering audits, facility energy conservation programs.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Detroit, MI

Director of Engineering, January 2002 - May 2007

Director of engineering - Westin, Detroit

Represented Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a $9.9 billion company with 1,089 properties across the globe in overseeing the construction project of Westin, Detroit, with construction costs of $110 million.

Responsibilities included meetings Starwood corporate team to ensure timely completion of project in line with Starwood`s construction standards.

Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and operation of IT infrastructure, fire alarm system and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Managed the relationships with all facility service vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring all vendors provide the contracted services.

Experienced in setting up a facility maintenance department from scratch.

Managed planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of financial and non-financial metrics.

Member of Six Sigma project development team to develop and implement unique facilities management programs across North America.

Member of executive committee for seamless communication among various departments of the facility

Implemented energy conservation programs to achieve corporate benchmarks

Responsible for overall maintenance & management of facilities department

Hilton Hotels - Detroit / Troy, MI

Director of Engineering, April 1997 - December 2001

Director of Engineering - DoubleTree Hotel/Embassy Suites, Detroit / Troy

Developed and implemented cluster procurement plan for facility maintenance departments in Michigan

Responsibilities included interactions with contractors and city & state inspectors

Experienced in operating facility maintenance department

Developed and administered operational and capital budgets

Member of facility executive committee to achieve cohesiveness between various departments

Provided overall management of the facility maintenance department, providing support, guidance and leadership to all facility staff.

Implemented energy conservation programs

Responsible for interviewing, hiring and disciplining facility maintenance staff

Trained engineers to ensure timely completion of projects

Developed & implemented preventive maintenance program for the facility

Responsible for overall operation of maintenance department

Inter*Continental Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia

Chief Engineer, September 1985 - December 1996

Chief Engineer - At an upper upscale Royal Palace with a state of the art conference center. The palace was a residence for visiting head of states and other high level delegates from around the world.

Worked closely with VP engineering to ensure implementation of all corporate standards policies & procedures at the facility

Worked as regional facilities director in the absence of the regional Vice president

Managed all palace construction projects, by providing overall project management. In addition, oversaw all contractor/vendor relationships to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.

Responsible for management and oversight of an $80 million renovation program

Responsibilities included meetings with corporate office & officials of Royal Protocol, government of Saudi Arabia

Led a team 80 engineers and facility support staff in day to day operation and maintenance of the facility

Developed and administered operational and capital budgets entailing millions of dollars

Member of facility executive

Inter*Continental Hotels & Resorts, Pakistan

Chief Engineer, August 1980 - August 1985

Performed duties as assigned by VP of facility management & engineering

Responsible for overall management and operation of a 5 star facility

Developed and administered operational and capital budgets and forecasts

Collaborated with local agencies and sister properties to develop and share industry best practices

Responsible for interviewing, hiring and disciplining maintenance staff

Led a team 40 engineers and facility support staff in day to day operation and maintenance of the facility

Received Engineering Excellence award for Middle East Division

EDUCATION

University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan

Bachelor`s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various other computer programs

Knowledge of computer hardware repair and troubleshooting

Knowledge of local area networking (LAN)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Recipient of two consecutive Starwood Hotels Energy Conservation Awards for North America Division

Inter*Continental Hotels Engineering Excellence Award (Middle East Division)

Part of Starwood Six Sigma team responsible for developing & implementing Six Sigma projects pertaining to facility engineering across North America. Only two engineers across North America were picked to participate in Six Sigma Program for facilities management and maintenance.

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