Personal Profile – Ziad Khairallah

Professional Qualifications:

October 89 - June 92

Master Degree in Engineering Management

State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

January 84 - June 87

Bachelor of Sciences in Electrical and Computer Engineering State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

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Licensed grade “A” Engineer in the State of Bahrain and Gulf Countries Member in the order of Engineers and Architects – Lebanon Member in the order of Engineers – State of Bahrain and Gulf Countries Member in the order of Engineers – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Participated in numbers of managerial and technical training courses and seminars Employment History:

Hamad Al Alaiwi & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd, KSA 2017- Present Riyadh Metro Project, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Project Director for Six Surface Stations on Line 2 – MEP Systems

Responsible for the successful conclusion of the project.

Oversee the Construction Managers to ensure work is completed on time and within budget to a high standards.

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the completion of the project on time, on budget and within scope.

Communicating clearly and effectively with team members to articulate the project goal, vision and to convey messages.

Scheduling and Organizing design reviews at all gateways and control points.

Responsible for the management of MEP engineering team involved through design and delivery on site to commissioning and handover.

Significant engagement with the client to interface and manage the project interests.

Developing a high performing team that strives for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.

Establish procedures and regulations to be followed during project execution.

Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure project conformity with design specifications.

Prioritize activities and tasks to be delivered according to approved schedules.

Involved with procurement on materials approval and delivery.

Monitoring projects costs and expenses. Setting budgets.

Involved in developing full scale project plans.

Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project output.

Participate on meetings/workshops with the consultant and end users. Saudi Oger Ltd, KSA 2012-2017

Department Manager Control and Instrumentation (BMS) - MEP Systems Promoted to regional Department Manager for Saudi Arabian region, overseeing a number of projects including KAUST, PNU (Princess Nora University consisting of Hospital, Research Centre, Health Science buildings and colleges), King Abdul Aziz Centre for Knowledge and Culture (ITHRA-Aramco - Dammam), Ministry of Education, Haramein High Speed Railway and AL Salam and Azizia roal palaces.

Responsible for the design, engineering and commissioning of the system according to project specification and consultant’s requirements.

Responsible for checking bid costs, appointing and monitoring sub-contractor costs including variations.

Establish procedures, regulations and methods to be followed during project execution.

Participate in technical meetings and provide solutions.

Ensure coordination, planning, supervising and controlling of the job is carried out by delegated personnel.

Participate actively with Cost Control and Project Control to perform regular reviews of the budget.

Coordinate, review and validate engineering documents and ensure correct data is maintained throughout the project.

Establish proper communication channels and protocols with concerned parties in order to streamline flow of information.

Define and evaluate project risks and prepare solution plans to avoid these risks.

Ensure proper coordination is made, applied and maintained as per design specifications for the Electro-Mechanical systems mainly:

a- Lighting Control System

b- Power System

c- Lab Control System

d- Smoke Management System

e- HVAC and Electrical systems

Ensure the Civil Defense procedures are maintained and respected for the following systems: Gas detection, FM200, Smoke detection, Fire Alarm, Sprinklers.

Ensure Evacuation plans are applied in case of emergencies

Coordinate with QC to ensure and guarantee project conformity with design specification and contracts agreements.

Liaise and communicate with the consultant/end user to ensure client satisfaction.

Set directions and objectives for team members on a regular basis through performance matters and ensure achievement of their development plans.

Saudi Oger Ltd, KSA 2008-2012

Department Manager Control and Instrumentation (BMS) – MEP Systems King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Managing Honeywell/Alerton Control System including all coordination with the MEP contractors. Working closely with Aramco (Project Managers) and HOK, USA (Architects and Services Consultants) for the complete installation of the Building Automation System (BAS) including Lab control system

(Phoenix Control), HVAC control systems, High Current Systems (MCC, MDB, ATS ), Low Current Systems (Fire Alarm, CCTV ), Fire Safety Systems, dust extraction systems and lighting control systems. Ensuring proper interfaces are implemented between these systems and the ICAS

(Integrated Campus Automated System) reporting system.

Ensuring system drawings and sequence of operation comply with the design intent and functionality.

The project includes several large buildings housing State of the Art Gene Computer systems and Research Labs including Genomics, Stem Cell, Proteomics, Imaging, DNA Reproduction Labs requiring sophisticated services and controls.

Fit Out of the Lab Works to ISO 8, 7 & 5 Cleanroom standards with dynamic room pressurization control and occupancy control. Ensuring equipment Control Systems functionality and witnessing FAT/SAT (Factory Acceptance Tests/Site Acceptance Tests).

Control and monitoring of all gasses including special gasses, Phoenix Lab Control System, Greenhouse Argus control system, Solar Towers and HVAC equipment with heat recovery systems. Aqua Installations Ltd, Birmingham, England 2006-2008 Project Manager

Electrical Manager responsible for design and supervision of control systems for pumping contracts for Water Authorities, British Waterways and Military Installations. Albina Sarl, Lebanon 2000-2006

Department Manager

Responsible for Low Current and Building Management System projects. SARCO - UAS (Group BinLaden), Lebanon 1996-2000

Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Yateem Air Conditioning, Bahrain 1992-1996

Control Engineer

State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

Electrical Engineer – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Languages: English, French and Arabic excellently spoken and written

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