Project Management Mechanical Engineer

JAMIL JALABI

Sharjah, UAE +971-**-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Construction industry professional with mechanical engineering background and HVAC specialty and over 15 years’ experience in MEP construction and project management functions in a career spanning more than 24 years in the GCC seeking assignment as…

MEP MANAGER

Extensive working experience in post contract execution of mechanical components

(especially HVAC) of MEP projects in contractor domain, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through completion including engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and close out phases closely working with client, consultant, vendors, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary project team. Strong commitment to cost, quality, timeline and HSE aspects; professionally competent to lead project management functions at all stages of the project, driving excellence in operations, while efficiently managing interfaces and dependencies to bring out deliverables in order to achieve scheduled milestones. Areas of expertise include….

Project Maintenance Engineering Mgmt.

Project Planning & Execution

Procurement /Subcontracting

Contracts & Claims Mgmt.

Project Coordination/Control

Schedule Monitoring/Control

Project Engineering (MEP)

Resources & Logistics Mgmt.

Site/Construction Management

Budgeting & Cost Controls

Performance Management

Team Building and Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Technically, commercially and managerially competent to anchor project execution operations and deliver project within budgeted cost, deadlines and quality parameters, closely working with project participants and stakeholders

Proficient in Periodic Maintenance plan, implementing project plans, budgets, cost controls, etc., and coordinating mechanical works with civil & other MEP disciplines. Ability to keep project on track & manage functional relationships with project participants & stakeholders

Project management skills in coordinating activities of different project teams & stakeholders to facilitate execution of project, managing project interfaces and expediting dependencies, monitoring/evaluation/review/reporting of progress, supporting resolution of critical execution issues, and in administering end-to-end technical services

Deft at managing project engineering functions including development/review of construction packages and programs, costing, plans & schedules, technical submittals in terms of materials, method statements, shop drawings, Quality plan, ITPs, etc.; monitoring of physical progress vs. plan, cost vs. budget, and quality; coordination with other disciplines, and as built documents

Extensively experienced in finalizing planning & technical documents and resolving design/engineering/progress issues with client & consultant, planning & expediting procurements, administering site operations, ensuring efficient turnaround of projects

Efficient in administration and control of sectional activities to maintain strict adherence to project plans, schedules and contract specifications; while expeditiously delivering contractual commitments meeting client expectations at optimized cost

Effective in execution of construction programs, expediting on time delivery of project materials at site, administering subcontracts as per contractual agreements, reviewing/approving subcontractors’ & vendors’ technical submittals & invoices, implementing QC & site safety procedures, liaising with client/consultant/main contractor as needed, initiating claims, preparing for handover, etc.

Strong awareness of project management techniques, construction methodologies, engineering standards, and QHSE practices

Focused and result-oriented leader & performance-driven team player with strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal, decision making and problem-solving skills; and ability to meet client expectations and stakeholders’ interests

RECENT EXPERIENCE

MEP Manager Gulf Sky Engineering Consultants – Sharjah, UAE Dec 2018 – Onwards Job Profile

Interact with clients to define tasks to be performed.

Recruit and appoint project teams, leaders and supervise contractors.

Design product and construction as required (HVAC,FIRE FIGHTING,PLUMBING) and submitted to the authorities.

Provide consultation to clients and negotiate changes in contract as necessary.

Ensure work is completed to specification and quality required, on time and within budget.

Perform a variety of senior level engineering tasks broad in nature and related to management of system design, risk reduction, implementation and integration.

Perform as key engineering person on projects for both customers and project teams.

Guide and support technical and programmatic requirements derivation.

Provide senior technical consultancy and lead engineering, analysis and development teams.

Guide users and team members in formulating requirements, advise on viability of alternative approaches, conduct and evaluate feasibility studies.

Guide and support to ensure seamless incorporation of new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.

Mentor and participate in technical documentation preparation associated with results analysis and risk mitigation.

Consult with architects and senior engineers throughout projects or services to complete architectural and technical design deliverables.

Supervise preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

Resolve problems quickly to ensure infrastructure and application stability. Head of MEP Section Al Mawarid General Cont. Co. – Sharjah, UAE Feb 2013 – Oct 2018 Job Profile

Work with planning team in finalizing work programs, and construction & procurement schedules in consistent with baseline schedule and milestone programs

Conduct design reviews with design work groups and ensure compliance with relevant codes of practices /act & regulation to mechanical building services

Provide technical inputs for preparing the shop drawings, coordination drawings, builders work drawings

Ensure all technical submittals are generated in time and, meet all contractual requirements and specifications, and approved by client/consultants before the commencement of works

Review value engineering proposals and advising on items related to cost implementation/savings

Oversee material procurement process including selection of bidders, negotiations & awards

Attend weekly design, coordination and progress meetings, discuss and review MEP / ID documents, drawings, and specifications

Lead and participate in planning testing and commissioning of all mechanical systems, equipment

Coordinate with other discipline engineers to provide required services to resolve installation, testing, and commissioning issues

Track & monitor projects progress with respect to budgeted cost & schedule to prevent time & cost overruns

Conduct project review meetings with consultants & main contractor, and attend client meetings as demanded

Implement QA / QC procedures as per specified norms and standards, work systems and document controls

Direct & control on-site construction activities of projects in adherence with schedule and contract specifications, while monitoring effective utilization of resources and implementing cost control measures

Resolve all disputes, conflicts and techno-commercial issues working with the internal team, contractors, consultants & vendors

Prepare a timely and accurate report on the status of the project's progress and oversee the flow of manpower, materials, and equipment delivered on site to ensure it complies with the project completion program

Manage the handover process and documentation as per protocol, and successful close out of projects Senior MEP Coordination Manager Al Khayyat Contracting Co.(UCC) – Qatar Apr 2012 – Dec 2012 Job Profile

Proactively liaise with civil and other MEP disciplines for onsite coordination to avoid execution clashes

Ensure completion of cost deliverables within the baseline cost plan, and Quality - deliverables to defined expectations, first time

Implement project execution as per program, and monitor day to day works to ensure adherence to specifications &schedule

Realize earned value for the completed program to achieve net project cash flow as per defined expectations

Ensure regular and timely reporting of project progress to the sponsors

Foresee and proactively manage project risk, review risk register, and provide mitigation plan as necessary

Produce monthly progress report to senior management

Attend weekly communication meetings with Team Principals to review weekly progress reports

Implement project execution as per program, and monitor day to day works to ensure adherence to specifications & schedule.

Review, recommend and implement on-site revisions to mechanical design details to suit site conditions as appropriate

Attend coordination meetings for site works with all project disciplines and construction manager/project manager

Supervise overall MEP construction activities through the stages of installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning

Review and comment on all changes, variations, extra works, and claims. Participate in progress reporting activities

Ensure work is executed in accordance with the contract specifications, approved design & drawing, and method statements

Coordinate/prepare/review/finalize as built drawings and O&M manual prior to final handover of the project Mechanical Construction Manager Arabian Construction Co. – Abu Dhabi, UAE Dec 2007 – Apr 2012

Job Profile

Attend construction kick-off meetings and brief/get briefed on project deliverables & contractual obligations

Develop the project plan with the scope and detailed specifications including cost plan & work breakdown structures

Create a detailed work plan which identifies, and sequences of activities needed to successfully complete the project

Create and deliver design and engineering documents and secure approval from client/consultant

Track & review design changes and issue engineering change requests (ECR) to Engineering

Prepare/interpret/review engineering drawings and shop drawings, and supervise execution as per design/drawing/specifications

Monitor the program and facilitate execution of the project according to the project plan, and lead all engineering and technical deliveries in terms of design, construction

Direct, supervise and monitor of all HVAC testing and commissioning processes

Expedite site procurement, and handle incoming inspection for materials and equipment

Enforce project quality plan, ITPs, method statements, QA/QC procedures, risk management plan, etc.

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Monitor all budgeted project expenditures, and implement cost controls through VA/VE approach to reign on expenditures

Monitor all work in progress and ensure adherence to scope, schedules, specifications and milestones.

Interface with client, consultant, other disciplines, vendors, subcontractors, etc. to expedite key deliverables

Generate project progress & status reports, and coordinate development of handover documents PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Section Manager Ghantoot Transport & Gen. Con. Est. – Abu Dhai, UAE Mar 2001 – Dec 2007

Executive A/C Engineer Elmacs Co. – Abu Dhabi, UAE Nov 1995 – Feb 2001 CREDENTIALS

Education

B. Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Aleppo – Syria Professional Development

PMP Course in CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE, Abu Dhabi, 2008

DESMI Utility seminar, Dubai, 2016

GRUNDFOS HVAC Training, Dubai, 2017

International Visit

Visited Johnson Controls factory in China for York equipment (Chillers, AHUs &FCUs) in 2017 Computer Literacy

MS Office Spreadsheets.

AutoCAD

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Languages Known: Arabic (native), English (fluent)

Nationality: Syrian

Passport Status: No. 012006937, valid till 10/12/2023

Visa Status: Valid till 12/03/2023

Driving License: UAE

KEY PROJECTS HANDLED

Mamzar 147 - High Rise tower (G.F, 6 Parkings, Health Club, 45 Typical Service Floor & Roof Floor) Client: Sheikh. Mohammad Bin Abdallah Al Qasimy. – Sharjah Role: Project MEP Manager

Mamzar 141 - High Rise tower (G.F, 6 Parkings, 22 Typical & Roof Floor) Client: Sheikh. Mohammad Bin Abdallah Al Qasimy. – Sharjah Role: Project MEP Manager

Al Durrah Tower - High Rise tower (G.F, 24 Typical & Roof Floor) Mission: Dismantling the old chillers (18 nos.) & Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of new Air Cooled Screw Chillers (9 nos.) by Johnson Controls Refrigeration Inc. Client: Sheikh. Mohammad Bin Abdallah Al Qasimy. – Sharjah Role: Client MEP Project Manager.

Gate Tower – 66 Floors

Client: Land Mark

Role: Mechanical Construction Manager

Etihad Towers T2 – 88 Floors

Client: Sheikh. Surror. - Abu Dhabi

Role: Mechanical Construction Manager

The Pearl - High Rise tower (G.F, 6 Parking,Health Club, 45 Typical, Service Floor & Roof Floor) Client: Doha Municipality

Role: Mechanical Project Manager

Palace for Sheikh Hamad, Doha

Role: MEP Coordination Manager

Sarh Al Emarat Tower - High Rise tower (G.F, 8 Parking,Health Club, 45 Typical, Service Floor & Roof Floor)

Client: Sheikh. Mohammad Bin Abdallah Al Qasimy. – Sharjah Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Marim Bint Khalaf Al Otaiba - High Rise tower (G.F, 4 Parking, 27 Typical & Roof Floor) Client: Marim Bint Khalaf Al Otaiba- Abu Dhabi

Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Palace for Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed - Abu Dhabi

Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

40 Villas for Sheikh Zayed - Abu Dhabi

Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Al Ferdaus Mosque – capacity 2000 prayer

Client: Al Awqaf

Role: Head of Mechanical Section

Tulip Inn Al Sharia Hotel (4 Star)

Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

More than (30) Nos. Commercial Buildings Multi Stories (7 to 12) Floors, Palaces& Villas in different areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Mussafah

Role: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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