Manager Mechanical Engineer

David Lloyd B.M.Eng

Senior Project Management

Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

Mob: +971 (0-56-670-****

Email: *************@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-lloyd-66157624

PROFILE

I am a highly skilled professional with over 26 years of Middle East experience in construction and facility management, specializing in major commercial and industrial construction projects, services, and organizations. My management skillset is a perfect blend of technical and commercial proficiency in infrastructure, MEP, logistics and project management. With a 100% focus on safety, quality, and results, I believe in developing strong processes and procedures, along with identifying implementation gaps to ensure continuous performance improvement to fulfill the strategic needs of the business.

Being a creative, innovative, and resourceful leader with strong problem solving and decision-making skills, I easily interact with stakeholders at all levels of an organization providing progress updates and keep budgets and schedules on track. I am well versed in all aspects of the construction project lifecycle, from conception to completion and I am renown for always getting the job done.

I have a strong work ethic and I’m totally committed to ensuring the highest standards of project delivery along with exceeding client expectations. I have the proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on the overall delivery goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ellis Don (PMO) – Dubai Hills Estate Project, Dubai, UAE

Project Value: AED 15 billion - Project size: 11km

Senior Construction/Infrastructure Manager Aug 2018 – Present

Achievements:

●Successfully monitored and controlled the complete infrastructure process of the project valued at AED 4.1 billion, improving communication between all construction management

●Oversaw/reviewed the project schedule which consisted of district cooling plant, substations, enabling works/earthworks, piling works, ground improvements, internal roads, traffic signals Street lighting and signage, utilities and associated cabling and pipe laying works, both internally and externally ensuring compliance to the project needs hard scraping and soft land scraping. Managed consultants’ responses to all RFI’s and submittals to minimize delays

●Reviewed and reported to six client-side stakeholders on conformance with the contract schedule, and presented solutions to mitigate foreseeable issues, and value engineering ideas for cost savings

●Implemented a set of comprehensive tracking processes to monitor performance against baseline schedules

●Identify and manage project risks site wide also monitor all site activities and progress and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to

●ensure that all submissions, programmes, official documentation and communication is actioned in a timely manner. I also manage the building’s cost consultants to ensure that monthly evaluations and payment certificates are accurately reported, and any additional commercial related matters are resolved.

Summary:

●Successfully monitored consultants, main contractors, and sub-contractors carrying out works on villa construction internal roads street lighting traffic signals hard and soft land scraping, 132KV substations, district cooling plant, pumping stations, and utilities, while enhancing communication between all construction entities. This included enabling works piling works excavation’s and installations of storm water, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, external connection to DEWA pumping stations, DEWA 400kv substation, HV, LV, Etisalat and Du cable laying, and all associated HSE supervision

Hill International (PMO) – Dubai Creek Harbour Project, Dubai, UAE

Project value: AED 10 billion - Project size: 7.3 km

Senior Construction/Infrastructure Manager Oct 2014 – Aug 2018

Achievements:

●Successfully managed and supported consultant teams, and main contractors involved with the five infrastructure and construction packages, and ensured consultant resident engineers and contractors were fulfilling their contract obligations accordingly Managed consultants’ responses to all RFI’s and submittals to minimize delays

●Played a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure packages were constructed, tested and commissioned, and successfully handed over to the responsible government authorities

●Project lead in mediating with government departments to ensure approvals and any permits were obtained on time for construction timelines

●Liaise with the client on a daily basis to ensure they are briefed on areas of concern and if there are any pending actions from their side that might impact progress on site

●Identify and manage project risks site wide also monitor all site activities and progress and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to

●ensure that all submissions, programmes, official documentation and communication is actioned in a timely manner. I also manage the building’s cost consultants to ensure that monthly evaluations and payment certificates are accurately reported, and any additional commercial related matters are resolved.

Summary:

●Effectively managed the day to day coordination performed by consultants, main contractors, and sub-contractors carrying out works Internal roads street lighting traffic signals signage 132KV substations, district cooling plant, pumping stations, building construction, and utilities, while enhancing communication between all construction entities. This included enabling works piling works storm water, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, external connection to DEWA pumping stations, DEWA 400kv substation, HV, LV, Etisalat and Du cable laying, and all associated HSE supervision

Hill International (PMC) – Dubai Parks & Resorts Theme Park Project, Dubai, UAE

Project value: AED 10.3 billion - Project size: 25km

Senior Project Manager/Infrastructure Manager

Achievements:

●Managed three main contractors and the coordination of 12 subcontractors’

●Ensured Legoland and Motion gate projects were built to the correct specifications and approved drawings, and oversaw all works relating to the main contractors and subcontractors’ works ensuring the projects were delivered on time and on budget

●Successfully managed the handover delivery processes of Motion gate zone buildings

Ensured the team maintained their work ethics and professionalism right up to the end of the project

Identify and manage project risks site wide also monitor all site activities and progress and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to

Summary:

●Effectively managed consultants and main contractors on all matters relating to four infrastructure work packages on Legoland and Motion gate zones to ensure all buildings and services were completed to the clients’ standards and specification for final sign off and handover

Trans guard Emirates Group – Dubai, UAE

Snr Facility & Maintenance Manager Sep 2012 – Oct 2014

Achievements:

●Process improvement to reduce the outstanding 14,000 CAFM jobs register to six

●Efficiently reduced waiting times for HVAC complaints from five days down to two hours

●Successfully planned and coordinated a team of 30 technicians and 3 supervisors, to complete all civil and MEP site work, along with 20 subcontractors who were required to carry out refurbishments on client requests

Summary:

●Managed and coordinated all issues relating to maintenance of Transguard’s property portfolio including, Head Office and 20 satellite offices maintenance contracts

●Managed and coordinated 10 labour camps’ (approx. 18,000 workers) and all Dubai Municipality issues relating to DEWA and Emicool

●Provided overall direction and leadership for the operation and management of facilities, and EH&S to meet organizational goals and objectives

Mace Macro Facilities Management – Dubai, UAE

Senior Facilities Manager Nov 2011 – Sep 2012

Achievements:

●Successfully managed six client portfolio contracts including maintenance, MEP and office relocations

●Awarded the Barclays DIFC Corporate office works contract

Summary:

●Account Manager for 6 corporate facility management contracts, including Barclays Wealth and Corporate offices in the DIFC

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mechanical Engineer Facility Manager Mar 2010 – Nov 2011

Cebarco – WCT (Main Contractor) – Yas Marina Circuit Formula One Track, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Manager/MEP Manager Mar 2005 - Feb 2010

EDUCATION

●Degree in Mechanical Engineering – City and Guilds of London Institute, London, UK

●Quality Management Systems ISO 9000 – Guardian International Float Glass Company

●Certificate in Usage, maintenance, servicing of Ansul Fire Safety

●Certificate in Statistical Process Control – Stockbridge Engineering Steels

●National Examination Board Supervisory Management (NEBSM) – Teesside, UK

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