Rizwan Shawl has over 17 years of experience in project management, construction, and facilities management. He has managed a variety of projects including railway structures, tunnels, building envelope remediations, and mechanical plant upgrades. Mr. Shawl stresses the importance of environmental and occupational health and safety programs. He has developed preventative maintenance programs, safety procedures, and training needs assessments. Over the years, Mr. Shawl has gained experience managing mechanical/electrical maintenance operations and construction projects in various sectors including education, healthcare, and government. He emphasizes the importance of organizational skills like time management, communication, and continuous learning for personal and professional success.

1. Rizwan Shawl on Process Development
With a vast professional experience of over 17 years, Mr. Rizwan Shawl have worked in the industry,
interacting with various general contractors and consultants, managing, coordinating and supervising the
planning, design, and operational phase of various sizes of projects and maintenance upgrades. His
intense experience in implementing and monitoring the quality control, safety and environmental
programs, operational audits, investigations, managing day to day operations and workforce
deployment, preparing reports and schedules, led him into construction of facilities (railways structures,
tunnels, building envelope remediations, mechanical plant upgrades, roofing upgrades) as well.
Mr. Rizwan Shawl gave a speech on the importance of environmental and OHS legislations/guidelines,
organizations’ accident/incident investigations, training employees, promoting site safety, incentive
programs and creating an optimum team. “Developing and directing company objectives and safety
policies in reports and quality documentation to support the corporate, local and federal guidelines are
all important aspects of managing a developing team.”
Mr. Shawl’s participation and leading development of preventive
maintenance & health and safety programs, safe work procedures, risk assessment plans,
safety action plans, policies and procedures, leading up to but not limited to developing
and identifying training needs, showed all the avenues a viable Manager with responsibilities of districts,
have to reasonably undertake. Over the years, Mr. Rizwan Shawl has developed his portfolio large
enough to manage mechanical/electrical maintenance operations and various construction projects,
including portable construction and Building Envelope Remediations of School sites through School
District.
“Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Task Management, Information Management,
Delegation, Workspace Organization, Communication , Problem solving, Adaptability, self-discipline,
stress management leading up to continuous development. Developing and honing these organizational
skills can significantly improve an individual's ability to manage their responsibilities, both in their
personal and professional life. These skills are not only beneficial for individuals but also for
organizations, as they contribute to better productivity, efficiency, and overall success. Finally let us seek
ways to improve organizational processes. We should be able to learn from experiences and adjust
strategies to become even more efficient and effective over time,” states Mr. Rizwan Shawl.
Organizational skills are essential abilities that allow individuals to effectively manage their tasks, time,
and resources to achieve their goals efficiently. These skills are valuable in both personal and
professional settings and are often considered a key component of success in various fields.
Effective Facilities Management

2. Facilities managers are the backbone of any organization, working diligently to maintain and enhance the
physical assets that enable businesses and institutions to thrive. Their role encompasses diverse
responsibilities, from maintenance and budget management to safety and sustainability. As
organizations continue to evolve and prioritize efficiency and sustainability, the role of facilities managers
becomes increasingly vital. They are indeed the unsung heroes who keep the wheels of operations
turning smoothly, making them invaluable assets to any organization.
Over the years, Mr. Rizwan Shawl has merged Facilities Management and Industrial/Commercial
Construction experience into his vast portfolio of services, provided to organisations. Over the last few
years, Mr. Shawl’s experience in various Governmental organisations ranging from School Districts to
Railways, managing construction/maintenance of bridges, tunnels, culverts, embankments to Vancouver
Coastal Health funded operations and finally School District buildings from Lower mainland and islands,
has made him sought after professional.
Being responsible for organisational assets for Railways, he has learnt challenges of daily operations of
structures ranging from mechanical bridges to building in high traffic yards. He has played crucial role
behind the scenes developing into a seasoned facilities manager with a vast knowledge in maintenance,
construction and operations of various industries ranging, including commercial, educational, healthcare,
and governmental sectors.
“A well-prepared Capital Implementation Paper serves as a roadmap for successfully executing capital
projects within an organization. It provides stakeholders with a clear understanding of the project's
scope, objectives, risks, and strategies for success. Additionally, it helps ensure that the project stays on
track and within budget while delivering the intended benefits to the organization.”
Mr. Rizwan Shawl has been involved in preparing tender contracts, attending site meetings, reviewing
drawings, assisting in planning and specification analysis to fabrication and manufacturing stage.
Alongside his risk assessment analysis experience, he has managed and led hands on professionals on all
facilities-related repair and maintenance work including, but not limited to electrical, HVAC, pluming,
roofing, carpentry, controls, welders and boiler plant upgrades.