Richard Buchan

Senior MEP Operations/Project Manager

Doha, Qatar

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A committed and dependable Senior MEP Operations/Project Manager who has proven project planning, reporting and execution skills. Over 17 years of experience in delivering the execution, commissioning and facilities management of complex projects in the UK and the Middle East. A consummate professional who is more than able to deliver projects on-time, within budget and to the highest specification. Bringing fresh ideas, new perspectives, a diversity of experiences and an ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key strengths are extensive knowledge of project management tools, full responsibility of a project from inception, through installation, commissioning and DLP.

Skills

NEBOSH Construction Qualified

Crisis Management

Leadership and Developing Talent

Communication

Commissioning Specialist

Client Focus and Relationship Building

FM Specialist

Technical Writing

Teamwork and Team Leadership

Results Driven and Task Oriented

Experience

MEP Operations Lead 2018 – to present

Arabtec, Doha, Qatar.

Reporting to the Regional Director and leading a team of 25 Managers/Engineers (plus 1500 sub-contractors), responsible for overseeing the Main Contractor MEP Package, including Facilities Management of occupied Hotel, Residential and Commercial Buildings during the Defect Liability Period on a prestigious 3.6 Billion QAR project. The Project comprises of a 5 Star Hotel, Shopping Centre, Commercial Buildings, Residential Buildings, Retail Areas and Multi Storey Basement Car Park Areas.

Key Responsibilities – Team Management:

All aspects of recruitment, promotion, appraisals, disciplinary issues and manpower allocation.

Ensuring direct reports have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.

Providing leadership, oversight and guidance to the Maintenance, Engineering and Sub Contractor Teams.

Establishing quantifiable and observable performance objectives for direct reports or team members.

Evaluating performance against established performance expectations (KPI).

Assisting others in achieving their development objectives by providing advice, resources and support.

Chairing Daily Maintenance, WAR and T&C Meetings with all Project Stakeholders

Representing the Company in all Client, PMC, End User, Operator and Site Wide Contractor meetings.

Key Responsibilities – Technical:

Clarifying and cascading all scopes to the multiple stakeholders.

Coordinating and liaising with consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver objectives on time.

Assisting Commercial Director with contract negotiation, claim management and agreeing final accounts.

Management of Commissioning Management Contractor and 3rd Party Witnessing Contractor.

Monitoring the progress of all Service Providers and System Specialists to ensure all Safety, Quality and Delivery standards are maintained to a high standard, identifying Opportunities for Improvement.

Advising Commercial Director on Technical aspects in tender processes and contractor appointment.

Oversee compilation of technical submittals, drawings, asset registers and handover documentation.

Reviewing operation and maintenance documentation submitted by contractors.

Overseeing the FM/DLP Helpdesk, PPM/Reactive Maintenance and Defect Rectification process.

Key Achievements:

Project MEP Lead for a 3.6 Billion QAR Phase on one of the largest and most prestigious projects in Qatar – Msheireb Downtown Doha Project.

Responsible for the execution, commissioning, handover and maintenance of all MEP works.

Mobilized by Group Management to bring the MEP Element of the Phase back in line and oversee handover.

Senior Project Manager 2016 – 2018

Unger, Dubai, UAE.

Reporting to the Managing Director, leading a team of 40 (plus 200 sub-contractors), responsible for overseeing Unger Steel General Contracting Major Turnkey Projects within the region. The role is two-fold:

Key Responsibilities – Team Management:

All aspects of recruitment, promotion, appraisals and disciplinary issues.

Ensuring direct reports have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.

Providing leadership, oversight and guidance to the team.

Establishing quantifiable and observable performance objectives for direct reports or team members.

Evaluating performance against established performance expectations.

Assisting others in achieving their development objectives by providing advice, resources and coaching.

Responsible for ensuring all aspects of succession planning (training needs analysis, mentoring of staff).

Key Responsibilities – Technical:

Clarifying and cascading all project scopes of work to the multiple stakeholders.

Responsible for Head Office facilities management and asset enhancement projects.

Coordinating and liaising with consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver projects on time.

Responsible for contract negotiation, claim management and agreeing final accounts.

Commissioning Lead within the company.

Key Achievements/Projects Managed:

Project Lead for a 30 Million USD package on one of the largest projects in the UAE - Al Taweelah Alumina

Responsible for all Major MEP Construction Projects within the region.

Managed and delivered two major projects on time and on budget.

Group Operations Manager 2012 - 2015

Commtech Group, UAE

Reporting to the Managing Director and leading a team of 40, responsible for management and delivery of key projects throughout the commissioning, handover and DLP phase. Working directly for the Client, Main Contractor and MEP Contractor to deliver the project commissioning on time and to agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities/Achievements:

Managed the MEP T&C delivery of Dubai Tram, Al Ain Stadium, Mall of the Emirates and Novotel Projects.

Seconded to Burjuman Centre overseeing all FM and Projects in both Burjuman Centre and Reef Mall.

Managed all Group MEP Commissioning Managers and Engineers within the GCC Region.

Management of TAB, Validation, Rectification and Snagging Teams on Group Projects.

Developed, implemented and monitored KPIs.

Advised Senior Management on key milestones within the KPI parameters such as cost and performance.

Chaired Project Review Meetings with multi-faceted stakeholders, ensuring all activities were delivered.

Senior Project Manager 2008 - 2012

Airconaire Ltd

Reporting to Managing Director responsible for managing MEP Projects and HVAC Maintenance Contracts up to £20m in London, Manchester and the Home Counties.

Key Responsibilities/Achievements:

Managed the delivery of Trinity Mirror Chiller Plant Life Cycle Replacement Projects

Managed numerous Metropolitan Police Stations, Commercial Fit Out and Specialized Projects.

Led a Team of 30 HVAC Technicians carrying out PPM and Reactive Maintenance.

Compilation of Technical Proposals and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

Commissioning and ESH Lead, updating and maintaining standard documentation for all projects.

Developed detailed HSE and T&C documentation in both Main and Sub- Contractor roles.

Designed, executed and delivered Client Training on all major projects, including end user training.

Lead Project Manager on all Atomic Weapons Establishment Projects.

Construction Supervision Cell Lead/Facilities Coordinator 2006 - 2008

Army, UK

Leading a team of Construction and Facilities Management Professionals, carrying out maintenance and asset enhancement tasks in the UK and Worldwide.

Facilities Management Consultant 2004 - 2006

Army, UK

Reporting to CEO, advising Senior Management on all Construction related matters, overseeing and advising the Prime Facilities Management Contractor. Ensuring all Direct Reports, Service Providers/System Specialists exceed all Safety, Quality and Delivery standards and identifying Opportunities for Improvement.

References

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