PRAVEEN FELIX DSOUZA

DUBAI: 056*******

INDIA: +91-944*******(WhatsApp).

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Joy Villa, 2nd Cross,

St. Anthony School Road,

Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore -560016.

W4268815

(Date of Expiry-18/08/2032).

Visa Status: VISIT VISA

Start on: 29/09/2023

Expires on: 21/12/2023

Current Location: UAE.

Civil Status: Married

Languages: - English, Kannada, Hindi,

Konkani, Tulu, Tamil, Malayalam.

CIRTIFICATIONS

CDCP: Certified Data Centre Professional.

Certified Chartered Engineer:

Airconditioning and Refrigeration.

Life time Member: Confederation

of Engineers

(India) The Institute of Engineers and

Technocrats (IET).

IGBC AP: Indian Green Building Council

Accredited Professional.

Member: ASHRAE, ISHRAE,

Indian Plumbing Association.

The construction industry is in need of synergy and people with cross-culture skill sets. My greatest strength is in helping Client and team to find solution and strategy. Providing Engineering solutions to the end user and Technically Upgrading Team is my Passion. I am a seasoned engineering professional offering 17+ years of insightful and qualitative experience in managing, Leading and administering the Design and delivery of the company’s MEP projects accordance with the contract documents. I possess in-depth understanding of Design, construction and Facility Management procedures and materials. Specialized in all aspects of MEP and infrastructure utilities in terms of design, construction and supervision of different projects. I have proven expertise in Designing, developing and maintaining MEP systems and components to required specifications and with a focus on safety, quality, reliability and sustainability.

I am well-versed with modern prevalent contractual practices, recruiting contractors and sub-contractors, organizing procurements, interpreting contractual obligations, and evaluating & resolving techno-commercial problems.

My constant hard work, perseverance and dedication towards my work has brought me awards on multiple occasions for consistently rendering superior quality service across the professional career. Over the years, I have worked closely with seniors and peers, guided juniors and interns, and built a strong professional network. At this point in my career, I am ready to steer crucial functions for profitability and growth in a challenging role with diverse responsibilities.

Experience:

I am Praveen Felix D Souza from Bangalore, India. I have 17+ years of quality experience in HVAC & IBMS and MEP systems Design – Base Building, District cooling, Mix occupant buildings, Commercial Offices, Malls, Data centers, Pharma, Clen Rooms, Hospitals, Industrial, Educational, Defense Projects and other IT facilities. I have knowledge of Building Information Modelling and requirements of Level 2 BIM. With my expertise in MEP System Design, Construction, and commissioning the asset model and design model in BIM can be developed better.

Including

9 Years in Facility management and Servicing - Including 2 years in Dubai.

17+Years in Design and Projects –

14 Years as Design Project Manager - Reputed Bangalore based Design consultancy,

2 years as Director Design - MEP Consultancy.

2 Years as Head MEP - Design built contracting company. 10 Months as General Manager Engineering - MEP for 4 MW Data Centre project in a reputed General Contracting company. Open to an exciting opportunity where I can contribute to value creation.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

More than 17 years of experience as HVAC/IBMS/Mechanical - Technician/Supervisor/Project Engineer, performing various roles like Project Director- Design, MEP Project Head and General Manager Engineering.

Worked closely with customers and stack holders at all stages of projects from design through to installation and operation.

Being involved with design calculations and Peer reviews Including Revit clash detection, Quantity extraction and co-ordination with various MEP services, selection of equipment, Technical Approvals and taking control of quotations for projects.

Liaised effectively with all required departments during the build phase and contribute to the development of key information for future projects.

Assisted with sales on client meetings when and where required.

Provided effective technical information, advice and support.

Managed, guide effectively and efficiently a team of installation engineers.

Ensured Health &Safety standards maintained to highest level

Managed relationships with key stakeholders including clients, Consultant, site foremen, other trades. KEY-PROJECTS HANDLED AND ROLES – India

YEAR COMPANY POSITION

25th April 2022 – 11th January 2023 Listen lights Pvt Ltd General Manager Engineering - MEP 1st November 2020- 19th April 2022 SP Developers Project Head Design Built -MEP 1st August 2018 – 31st july 2020 Desapex Engineering Consultants Project Director Design -MEP 1st May 2005 - 25th July 2018 UVA Consultants Senior Project Manager Design -HVAC & IBMS 22nd September 2003- 15th March 2005

Drake & Scull International

(L.L.C) Facility Management

1st October 2000- 16th September 2003 International Tech Park (ITPL) Voltas/Stallion Engineering- Facility

Management

1st September 1998- 9th

September2000 Ewen’s Refrigeration Facility Management 21st june1996- 21st August1998 Lobo Engineering AC Technician WORK HISTORY

Listenlights Pvt Ltd

General Manager – Engineering 4MW Data center Project April 2022- January2023 Roles & Responsibilities:

Direct, manage and lead stack holders across multiple disciplines and categories. Sure, timely delivery of projects.

Relationship Management - Client as well as various discipline Vendors.

Motivate and influence creative team to constantly strive for excellence in performance.

Convey and develop overall interactive teams design vision by defining group direction and goals.

Convey design concepts to various internal and external stakeholders. Helping Purchase/ Procurement department to finalizing the vendors

Attending Weekly meeting with Principal Client, PMC team and Consultant team.

Studying the GFC Revit Model /Drawings provided by consultant and Making Estimate of quantities required for various disciplines, comparing it with consultant- provided BOQ and documents.

Studying the GFC Revit Model /Drawings provided by consultant/ Principal Client and finding out gaps /missing elements / missing information /discrepancies, etc. in the drawings which are required for execution, but not shown on BOQ.

Handling and Maintaining Day to Day BIM- Revit Activities in a within a collaborative environment. Providing inputs to 3D Modelling team, for updates of site decisions, modification being done, or site conditions, for implementing corrections in 3D model.

Review of Documents/ Revit Model /Drawings with respect to constructability, buildability & any interface related design issues.

Raising RFI for any queries to client & getting clarified in view of resolving any ambiguity in design Revit Model

/Drawings or for any missing data.

Making estimate of quantities based on drawings and 3D model provided by the client/Consultant and comparing it with BOQ for the project.

Peer Review and Preparing the HVAC Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and review all the disciplines of Electrical, HVAC, BMS, Fire Fighting & Civil domain.

Peer Review of stakeholders related shop drawings with respect to consultant drawings. Supporting Revit modeler for development of model & delivery of shop drawings.

Review of vendor design documents & drawings to meet employer requirements, specifications & getting the approval of the same from the client.

Review of 3D Models being prepared by Revit modelers and clash detection reports on Navisworks, for correctness and clash resolutions with other disciplines, Coordination with other discipline & vendor related works so as not to have any clash or mistakes or missing in shop drawings.

Follow-up/discussion with vendor for timely deliverable of their respective documents, drawings, technical submittal, material approval submission etc.

SP Developers

Project Head – MEP Design Built -High end villas, Offices, Mixed Occupation Buildings, Defense Projects etc. Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

Roles & Responsibilities:

Reviewed of schematic design, Revit Model, DBR, Layout, Constructability Analysis and BOQ as per building/Construction standards and final approval.

Ensured Design deliverable and Project is up to requirements.

Established creative strategy, budgets & schedules for key design projects.

Prepared skill matrix for the team. Preparation of training/coaching program & implementation Provided influencing ideas to enhance department productivity. Roles & Responsibilities:

Oversaw design, manage design teams, and develop and supervise design projects within a collaborative environment.

Designed and managed the construction management activities for India's most popular Co-working spaces PAN India.

HVAC Consultant for Alpha design technologies (Indian air force) PAN India.

Technical due diligence for Core and shell buildings - Analyzing the building structure and feasibility of space to accommodate MEP services as per client requirements to facilitate the client in taking informed decision.

Directed, managed and lead dedicated group of designers across multiple disciplines and categories.

Motivated and influenced creative team to constantly strive for excellence in performance.

Conveyed and developed overall interactive teams design vision by defining group direction and goals.

Reviewed of schematic design, DBR, Layout, Constructability Analysis and BOQ as per building/Construction standards and final approval.

UVA Consultants

Senior Project Manager Design - Office, Malls, Hotels, Pharma, Clean Rooms, Data Centres, Hospitals, Defence Projects, etc. May2005 - July2018

Roles & Responsibilities:

Concept/ detail design/ costing/ technical discussions with customers and other services department.

Periodic inspection of projects, attending weekly meetings, Coordination with Client, Architect and Contractor, solving the site related issues during/after meetings.

Knowledge of ASHRAE/ISHRAE Standards, NBC, MOEF, Fire / Authority Submission Norms.

To ensure that all HVAC site activities are conducted under controlled conditions as per shop drawings, method statements, specifications and work plan.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (BEng) -VTU

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -Department of Technical Education-Government of Karnataka Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Desapex Engineering Consultants

Project Director -MEP Design – Co - working Place, Defense Projects. July 2018- August 2020

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