Project Manager Electrical Engineer

Robert Helou

Senior Electrical Engineer, PMP

***********@*****.*** +974-**-****** Doha, Qatar www.linkedin.com/in/robert-helou-82901212

• A technically & commercially sound professional with success of 25 years, this includes 12 years in Qatar. • Executed multiple projects in France, Lebanon & Qatar, the highest project value being Qatar Riyal 80 Million. • Skilled in testing & commissioning of diverse systems. • Delivered electrical engineering services that meet customer’s specifications and applicable statutory and regulatory protocols, on time and within budget. • Held various positions: MEP Project Manager, Project Manager

& Site Electrical Engineer. • Well versed with international standards: IEEE, BS, IEC. • Professionally competent to manage projects with effectiveness of control. • Currently heading a team of 500 personnel.

aiming for the role of Senior Electrical Engineer/ Project Manager/ MEP Project Manager preferably in Qatar / UAE/ Saudi.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Project Management • Electrical Control Development • MEP Installation

• Project Life-cycle Management • Health & Safety Standards • Risk Management

• Budgeting & Cost Reduction • Preventive Maintenance • Commissioning Engineering

• Leading QA/QC MEP team • Testing and commissioning • Operation and Maintenance

• CAD expertise • Stakeholder Management • Contract/Vendor Management

• Techno-commercial Negotiation • Statutory Compliance • Conflict Management

• Team Building • Leadership • Problem Solving

• Emotional Intelligence • Business Acumen • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinating trade, mechanical, civil personnel & client representative engineers. My Key Skills/ Qualifications for this role

• Plan, execute, and oversee all MEP-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with the Project Director and other department heads to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems into the overall project plan.

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and other professionals.

• Assign responsibilities, provide technical guidance, and ensure the team's performance meets project goals.

• Review, analyze, and approve MEP system designs and drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications.

• Coordinate with design consultants, architects, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues.

• Manage the procurement of MEP equipment, materials, and systems.

• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Oversee the installation and construction of MEP systems, ensuring that work is carried out according to design, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure MEP systems meet project specifications and industry standards.

• Develop and manage the MEP budget, monitoring expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and validation of MEP systems to ensure functionality and performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues discovered during commissioning.

• Possess certifications, accreditations & attended training sessions. Page 1/3

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1) Re-designed & re-structured blueprint model that reduced time and costs on-site nearly 25%. 2) Negotiated with key suppliers and decreased procurement costs over 25%. 3) Introduced best practices regarding construction that reduced project costs approximately 40%. 4) Set-up a new site and boosted profit multifold within two years. 5) Developed sensors on doors and windows to control A/C consumption. This reduced electricity cost approximately 25% and maintenance cost more than 15%. PROJECTS

1) AL Waab Dialysis and Diabetes Hospital, Qatar, Budget of QR: 80 M. 2) Lusail Mosque, Masjed Lusail, Qatar, Budget of QR: 9 M. 3) Al Manaa Hotel, Qatar, Budget of QR: 20 M.

4) Marina Com27 Lusail, Qatar, Budget of QR: 45 M. 5) Marina Res11 Lusail, Qatar, Budget of QR: 50 M. 6) Al Manaa Headquarter, Qatar, Budget of QR: 25 M. 7) 01 Mall, and 03 Malls, Qatar, Budget of QR: 15 M each 8) Centro Mall, Qatar, Budget of QR: 65 M.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Service Development Contracting Co (SDCC), Qatar (2023-till now) Role: Operations Manager (FreeLancer).

1- Maintenance Management:

- Oversee the maintenance operations at Mirqab Mall, Doha Mall, and the luxury Darwish villas.

- Ensure all facilities are maintained to the highest standards, coordinating routine checks and swift troubleshooting of issues to prevent operational disruptions.

- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to deliver seamless maintenance services that align with SDCC's quality and efficiency standards.

2- Project Management:

- Lead and manage all fit-out and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contracting projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

- Develop and implement project plans, establishing timelines, resources, and processes that optimize project execution and client satisfaction.

- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams, to facilitate smooth project operations and successful outcomes. Advanced Engineering for Maintenance & Contracting (AEMC), Qatar (2012 – 2023) Role: Senior Electrical Engineer / MEP Project Manager Reporting to General Manager

Streamline project management operations from inception to conception and attain set targets. Create strategic plans to control construction expenses, administer change control requests, and oversee commercial activities. Direct value analysis, draft documents by leveraging AutoCAD, MEP, and compile technical reports about material. Regularly update stakeholders about product/ service features. 1) Formulated preventive sheets for maintenance in accordance with NFPA and civil defence standards. Collaborated with the civil defences department to execute new regulations and resolved escalated technical issues.

2) Scrutinizing subcontractors’/suppliers’ proposals, samples, submittals, shop drawing, method statements and technical data to conform quality standards and suggesting improvements and escalating unresolved issues.

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3) Leading QA/QC MEP team in scrutinizing, monitoring, verifying quality control as per the project protocol, optimizing installations and conducting material inspections as per acceptance criteria and international standards.

4) Testing and commissioning of diverse systems: Fire Alarm, PA system, CCTV, Wi-Fi active and passive, Nurse call, Queue management, Parking management, SMATV and IP tv, Bus duct, Switch Gear, Transformers, power and lighting, Lightning and earthing system, Aviation lighting, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing & drainage. Supervising hand-over of completed project to client & relevant authorities. 5) Operation & Maintenance of various projects, preparing Preventative Maintenance schedule & reports. Supervising, training & assigning responsibilities to the maintenance team. Coordinating and guiding corrective maintenance team, on-site inspections for maintenance work. KEY RESULT AREAS – PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS (1998 – 2012) 1) Drove electrical work installation, Devised, and implemented effective fire alarm system strategy for telephones, FIDELIO, and control of medium voltage groups. 2) Oversaw renovation tasks of buyers’ property, this included electrical, plumbing, gypsum boards, painting, windows, and doors.

3) Offered an efficient & specialized service of handing over and maintenance in: 1- Saudi Arabia (2005 High Voltage Substations handing over), 2- France (2004 Rail Transport Alstom testing and commissioning), 3- Canada (2006-2007 Marine Electrical Propulsion maintenance). 4) Supervised elaboration of MEP coordinated drawings. 5) Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Impact of environmental aspects. 6) Programming out of Card ADA Supplying Multiplexer of Scanner. ORGANIZATIONS

• AEMC, Qatar • JSL E & M Engineering, Lebanon • LIMA Immobilier, France • RCG International Global Company, France • MID Contracting, Lebanon • Charles Khoriaty & Company, Lebanon. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / COMPUTER SKILLS/ TRAININGS 1) Master of Science (Electrical & Electronic Engineering), Lebanese University Faculty of Genie- Lebanon 2) PMP, Project Management Professional.

3) Revit MEP Essentials course

4) Training on Safety Fire Alarm Systems as per the NFPA72. 5) ERP from Microsoft Dynamics 360.

6) Proficient in MS-Office, Auto CAD, Ecodial, Primavera, MS Project MCSE. MEMBERSHIPS

1) Member, Order of Engineers, Lebanon

2) Member, UPD Grad-A Engineer and Fire alarm Certified Engineer Civil defence, Qatar OTHER INFORMATION

• Notice Period: 7 days • Nationality: Canadian/ Lebanese • Passport valid up to: 06/ 2029

• Resident Visa: Qatar • Linguistic Skills: Arabic- Native, French & English- Professional proficiency Date- 11 Nov 2024

Robert Helou

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