Building Services Project Management

Engineering professional with ** years of experience in the GCC building construction and consulting

industries, as well as diverse professional experience in the fields of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Detailed experience in mechanical building services design, design reviews, procurement, and installation of mechanical systems for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and recreational buildings from concept design, execution, testing and commissioning of the entire system without any obstacles, rework or extra cost and time. Exceptional project management skills, action-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with other construction disciplines, consultants and clients. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. B-Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering

TKM College of Engineering

Kerala University, India

Year of Graduation -2000

2. Diploma in Mechanical Building Service Design

(HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting)

EQC Engineering and Inspection, India

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Heat Load Calculation Software Carrier-HAP

McQuay Duct Sizer & Pipe Sizer.

ASHRAE Duct Fitting Database

Autodesk Revit MEP Certification

Auto CAD Certification

PlanSwift Takeoff and Estimating Software

MS-Office Packages

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

1. ORGANISATION : Ae Arma Elektropanc. (Dubai)

: Electromechanical Contractor

Period : January 2015 – March 2023

Designation : Senior Technical & Design Engineer (Mechanical) Reason for leaving : No new projects due to Covid 19 Duties and Responsibilities

Executing engineering tasks across various mechanical disciplines, primarily focusing on HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems.

Preparation and verification of engineering details, design drawings, related specifications, equipment selection criteria, and calculations based on the base design.

Conduct site visits to evaluate installation progress, ensure quality control, and verify compliance with design specifications.

Participate in design and coordination meetings with the consultant or client to address design and coordination issues at the site.

RATHEESH RAVEENDRAN

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mob No : +971*********/ +916*********

e-mail : **************@*****.***

Review the consultant's or client's drawings and calculations to create precise shop drawings. Submit Requests for Information (RFIs) for any technical or design discrepancies.

Review and comment on HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting shop drawings, coordination drawings, builder’s work drawings, RCP drawings, and as-built drawings. Submit these drawings to the consultant for approval in coordination with the engineering and drafting departments.

Evaluate and select suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Prepared, reviewed, and commented on technical submittals, and calculations (material submittals, external static pressure calculations, pump head calculations, testing and commissioning reports, etc.).

Participate in the evaluation of the variation and claims process. Preparation of project closeout documents, including O&M manuals and testing and commissioning method statements, for client or consultant approval.

Assist with the startup, testing, commissioning, handover, operation, and maintenance of systems. 2. ORGANISATION : Trans Gulf International WLL. (Qatar)

: Electromechanical Contractor

Period : April 2012 – November 2014

Designation : Design & Coordination Engineer

Reason for leaving : Prefer to work in Dubai

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in design and coordination meetings with the consultant, main contractor, and interior design contractor at the site to address MEP design and coordination issues.

Modifying MEP services based on ID changes by coordinating with the drafting team and preparing mechanical service shop drawings.

Submission of mechanical service shop drawings, builder's work drawings, and coordination drawings to the consultant for approval.

Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documents, including reports, drawings, and specifications.

Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to collect the required documentation.

Conduct regular site visits to ensure all MEP installations are performed according to approved shop drawings and quality standards.

3. ORGANISATION : Power Point LLC. (Dubai)

: Electromechanical Contractor

Period : November 2009 – March 2012

Designation : Mechanical Design Engineer

Reason for leaving : Got a better opportunity in Qatar Duties and Responsibilities

Review and analyze construction drawings and specifications, for the preparation of HVAC, Plumbing, and Firefighting shop drawings and equipment selection.

Preparation of material take-offs and detailed quantity lists for HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting projects for cost estimation.

Design and size ventilation and air conditioning ducts in accordance with SMACNA and DW-144 standards. Preparation of layout drawings for chilled water piping and sizing of the chilled water pipes. The sizing of the air distribution system includes elements such as louvers, grilles, registers, and diffusers. Preparation of schematic and riser diagrams for fresh air, smoke, exhaust air, and chilled water systems in high-rise buildings.

Prepare and submit inspection requests, including Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Work Inspection Requests (WIRs).

Manage the testing and commissioning of MEP systems at the site to ensure all systems function properly and meet performance requirements.

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4. ORGANISATION : ACE International. (Dubai)

: Architectural and Engineering Consultant.

Period : March 2005 – September 2009

Designation : Mechanical Engineer

Reason for leaving : Transferred to another Emirate Duties and Responsibilities

Calculation of the cooling load for the air conditioning system using HAP software and the preparation of the air conditioning equipment schedule. Designing ventilation systems, creating equipment schedules, and selecting the appropriate ventilation equipment.

Calculate the capacity and prepare the schedule for HVAC equipment, including FAHUs, fans, heat exchangers, chillers, and chilled water pumps.

Designed drainage systems, including calculations and construction layouts, adhering to codes, standards, and regulations such as BSI, IPC, and DM. These calculations include drainage flow calculations, stacking and pipe sizing, roof drainage layout calculations, and submersible pump sizing calculations.

Based on codes, standards, and regulations such as IPC, UPC, IOP, ASPE, DEWA, etc., developed water supply system designs, calculations, and layouts. These calculations include daily water demand calculations, pipe sizing and flow calculations, water storage tank calculations, pump selection for transfer and booster systems, hot water storage calculations, and pump selection for recirculating hot water.

Layout and design of fire and life safety systems according to NFPA regulations and UAE fire and life safety codes. Design of sprinkler systems according to hazard class, hose reel and standpipe systems, sprinkler pipe sizes according to NFPA, fire storage tank, fire pump sizing, etc. 5. ORGANISATION : Verger Delporte UAE. Ltd. Abu Dhabi (Last Employer)

: Electromechanical Contractor

Period : May 2024- Dec 2024

Designation : Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

Reason for leaving : The design-build project is currently in its initial stage. The project has been postponed for an uncertain time due to the presence of unknown underground services at the site.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performing design and engineering work in various areas of the mechanical discipline. The majority of the work is related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Developing conceptual designs for the early stages of the project life cycle and creating design drawings utilizing CAD software.

Calculation of Cooling Load for air conditioning system using HAP Software, preparation of air conditioning equipment schedule.

Ventilation system design, preparation of equipment schedule, and selection of ventilation equipment.

The design and calculation of smoke ventilation systems, including parking lot ventilation, staircase pressurization, corridor pressurization, etc. MAJOR PROJECTS

1

Khalifa University Students Accommodation

Abu Dhabi

2

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences

5B+G+76+Roof

Dubai

3

Mirage Bluewaters Building

Wharf Retails

Dubai

4

Lego Land

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai

5

Ministry of Interior Headquarters,

Wadi Al Sail

Doha

Qatar

6

4B+G+44 Floor Commercial / Office Building,

Jumeirah Lake Towers,

Dubai

7

2B+G+M+4 Floor Building

Karama

Dubai

8

Jumeirah Park Villas

Package- 2&2a

Dubai

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of Birth : 30-05-1978

Passport No : T9245488

Gender : Male

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam

Visa Status : UAE Visit Visa-Will be available at any time Marital Status : Married

DECLARATION

I, the undersigned assure you that the above details given by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Ratheesh Raveendran

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