Sreekanth Chimmniyan

Director of Engineering

Dubai, United Arab Emirates28 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

25+ years in Facilities and Asset Management leadership.
Expert in transforming FM into strategic value-generating functions.
Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Facilities Management and Asset Management expert with extensive experience in strategic governance and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Facilities ManagementAsset ManagementProject ManagementBuilding Management Systems

Other Skills

Strategic ThinkingProfit MaximizationOperational EfficiencyCost GovernanceCommunicationRegulatory ComplianceHVACProcurementBusiness DevelopmentFacilities OperationsVendor ManagementReal EstateBusiness InitiativesContinuous ImprovementPeople Management

About

Senior Head of IFM & Asset Management leader with 25+ years of experience. Proven in transforming Facilities and Asset Management into a strategic, value-generating function by strengthening governance, improving asset reliability, and optimizing total cost of ownership. Recognized for aligning operational strategy with business objectives to drive performance, resilience, and long-term value. Extensive experience in enterprise FM strategy, asset lifecycle management, reliability engineering, and digital transformation, delivering measurable improvements in uptime, energy efficiency, service quality, and operating cost optimization. Led multi-million-dollar portfolios, complex transitions, and organizational transformations, while embedding ESG-aligned sustainability programs, regulatory compliance frameworks, and smart building technologies across diverse asset classes. A trusted advisor to boards and executive leadership, known for building high-performing teams and future-ready operating models. Passionate about developing scalable, resilient, and sustainable facilities that support business growth. Open to senior leadership, advisory, and board-level engagements within Integrated Facilities Management, Asset Management, and Critical Infrastructure.

Experience

28 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

7 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

12 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Fm tech

Director of Facilities Management

Aug 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 9 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary Facilities Management organization, driving operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth across complex portfolios in the UAE.
Lead end-to-end FM operations (Hard & Soft Services, HVAC, MEP, Projects) across banking, hospitality, healthcare, retail, data centers, commercial, and residential portfolios.
Oversee contracts valued at multi-million AED annually, ensuring SLA compliance and service excellence.
Drive margin optimization initiatives improving operational efficiency and reducing avoidable costs.
Manage full P&L responsibility including budgeting, forecasting, cost governance, and cash-flow management.
Spearhead capital projects, retrofit initiatives, and lifecycle asset management programs.
Strengthen client retention and long-term partnerships through performance-driven service frameworks.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Establish KPI-driven performance systems aligned with strategic growth objectives.
Ensure strict compliance with HSE, regulatory, and statutory standards across all managed assets.
Contribute to business development, tender strategy, and expansion of high-value service lines (including centrifugal chiller division).

Strategic ThinkingProfit MaximizationFacilities ManagementAsset Management

Rakbank

Premises Manager

Aug 2005 – Aug 2013 · 8 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed complete Facilities Management operations for bank-owned and leased properties, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
Led end-to-end FM operations covering Hard FM, Soft FM, HVAC, MEP, housekeeping, and specialist services.
Managed repair & maintenance programs to ensure asset reliability and uptime.
Delivered fit-out, refurbishment, and new branch projects from concept to handover.
Oversaw physical security systems and critical infrastructure operations.
Led vendor selection, performance management, and contract administration.
Coordinated approvals, inspections, and compliance with local authorities and statutory bodies.
Controlled budgets, contractor performance, and service level compliance.
Ensured adherence to bank standards, regulatory requirements, and HSE policies.

Strategic ThinkingCommunicationFacilities ManagementProject Management

Kempinski hotels

Senior Facilities and Systems Manager

Jun 2002 – Jul 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Emirates Palace - Provided engineering and facilities leadership for a flagship luxury hospitality asset, managing critical building systems, maintenance strategies, and refurbishment initiatives to ensure uninterrupted operations, guest comfort, and compliance with brand and regulatory standards.

HVACStrategic ThinkingFacilities Management

Johnson controls

Controls and FM Engineer

Mar 1997 – Mar 2002 · 5 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Controls, ELV, HVAC, FM, CAFM-Managed building management systems (BMS), PLC-based automation, and integrated facility technologies across commercial assets in MENA ,APAC and selected European projects. Led CAFM implementation, preventive maintenance structuring, and system optimization to enhance operational efficiency and asset reliability.

HVACCommunicationBuilding Management Systems