Abdalla Qasem, Sr. Design Engineer / Technical manager

Abdalla Qasem

Sr. Design Engineer / Technical manager

Drake & Scull International

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
36 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :36 years, 4 Months

Sr. Design Engineer / Technical manager at Drake & Scull International
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since July 2014

• Supervising of Engineering Team and supporting Project Manager & Site Engineer in all technical backup and ensured they are using the latest revision of shop drawings.
• Responsible for the technical aspect of the MEP works which includes HVAC, plumbing, fire- fighting, lighting, power supply, Building Automation System, Low voltage.
• Managing of detailed design, workshop drawings, methods, material selection and submittals,
testing and commissioning.

Key Projects at Drake & Scull International:
Msheireb Downtown Doha, Phase 1C ( 325 million QAR).

Engineering Manager at Mafna Air Technologies Inc
  • Canada
  • October 2012 to May 2014

MAFNA Air Technologies Inc
475 Sheldon Dr, Cambridge, Ontario, N1T 2B7, Canada www.mafna.com
Mafna is a Major Custom Manufacturer (like Carrier, York & Trane) of Electro-Mechanical Equipments providing innovative design, engineering, installation & commissioning in the field of HVAC equipment’s including Air Handling Units, Chillers, Packaged Air Conditioning Units, Fan-Coil Units, Data Centre Units, Make-Up Air Units, Energy recovery Units, Boiler Rooms, Packaged Pump, Sanitation, Drainage System, Water System, , Pipes, Sheet Metal & Steel Fabrications.
Number of subordinates: 15

• Supervised of Engineering Team and provided the best cost and details to Estimation Department, in compliance with the project requirements.
• Supervised and assigned Office Engineers works.
• Checked developed drawings and approved them before being submitted to the Consultant.
• Studied all shop drawings coming from the Consultant and evaluated any modifications that might affect the critical path and coordinated with project manager.
• Supported Project Manager & Site Engineer in all technical backup and ensured they are using the latest revision of shop drawings.
• Established filling system for all drawings, information, revisions of submittals.
• Received and qualified subcontractor proposals.
• Supported procurement department technically for the purchasing of materials as may be needed in terms of quality and compliance with specifications.
• Generated and developed marketing strategies to expand the presence of company name in respective markets, I have obtained consultant approvals for many projects such as:

Doha Metro / Qatar, Ras Abu Abboud Residential Building / Qatar, Cleveland Clinic / Abu Dhabi, New York university- / Abu Dhabi, Petroleum Institute Research Center- ADNOC/ Dubai, Bir Seba Phase-1 / Algeria,

Planned and Managed the Design of HVAC, Water System, Electrical & Sheet metal fabrication for the following projects:
Sunnybrook Hospital/ON, Canada Brantford General Hospital/ON, Canada Kingston General Hospital/ON, Canada New York Methodist Hospital /NY, USA Mount Pleasant Go Station/ ON, Canada Saint Albert Pump Station /Alberta, Canada Queens University/ ON, Canada RBC Program -Guelph / ON, Canada Eastern Washington University / WA, USA, ST. Luke’s Arrhythmia / NY, USA

Project Manager at Mafna Air Technologies Inc
  • Canada
  • August 2007 to September 2012

MAFNA Air Technologies Inc
475 Sheldon Dr, Cambridge, Ontario, N1T 2B7, Canada www.mafna.com
Number of subordinates: 25

• Ensured that the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) comply with authorities regulations.
• Reviewed and analyzed of all submittals from contractors related to planning, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting, time analysis, critical path, compliance with work breakdown structure.
• Monitored project budgets and schedule and oversee performance to ensure on time, quality and on budget project execution.
• Supervised and coordinated the requirements of any technical services (consultancy / manpower) and developed the implementation
• Managed and supervised the Subcontractors / Site Engineers.
• Monitored progress of delivery schedules, Contacted clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Contacted with consultants, MEP supervisory engineers, Inspectors and with local authorities and ministerial agencies
• Ensured that customer payments were received in a timely manner for the project.
• Ensured proper flow of information between all project team and assigned individual responsibilities.
• Raised ‘Early " warning, notices, to planning & senior management in view of any delays to general progress of all works.
• Conducted annual meeting with the shareholders and discuss the implementation of the projects and submitted reports periodically.
Key Projects at Mafna Air Technologies:
Planned and managed the execution through manufacturing, installation and commissioning of the following projects:
Morton Hospital/Taunton, MA, USA, Valley Baptist Hospital/ Brownsville, TX, USA,
Suncor Energy Inc/ Calgary, AB, Canada, Arena DDO/ Montreal, Laval, Canada, Eastman Theatre K Lot/Webster, NY, USA, University of Illinois/ Urbana, IL, USA
Coherent Custom Pump Package/East Hanover, NJ, USA, Sacred Heart School/ Langton, On, Canada
Tagore Residence/ Sunnyside, NY, USA DuPont Building 16/ Towanda, Pa, USA
Nathan Bishop Middle School/Providence, RI, USA

PROJECTS MANAGER & MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR at QASEM Engineering Company
  • Syria - Damascus
  • July 1992 to August 2006

QASEM Engineering Company -Damascus, Syria
Certified by Syndicate of Professional Engineers, Consultant & contractor for MEP projects.
Number of subordinates: 50
• Designed, Installed, commissioned and repaired various types of MEP projects including HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage.
• Prepared cost estimates and budgets for new projects/studies and developed submittals for management approvals
• Prepared the contractual requirement for all types of works including consultancy, man power and services
• Reviewed and analyzed the scope of work for jobs including specifications, quantities, DWG's.
• Determined contract commercial terms and conditions, exceptions and clarifications to close out the deal
• Monitored Material Procurement activities for the project and ensure that all materials are submitted, approved, ordered and delivered in accordance with project time schedule

Key Projects at Qasem Engineering Office:
• Designed & Executed the HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage systems, for residential buildings up to Twelve-story related to different customers/ Damascus - Syria
• Executed (1km) 8" natural gas pipe line including test the welding by X-Ray method inside Adra Cement Factory, Damascus, Syria.
• Maintained and Repaired the HVAC equipments and central Heating system for Directorate Transportation of Damascus/ Damascus - Syria

PROJECT ENGINEER at The National Agency for Educational Constructions
  • Syria - Damascus
  • January 1987 to July 1992

The National Agency for Educational Constructions, Damascus, Syria
Governmental Organization related to Ministry of Education for constructing schools
100 employees
• Installed and commissioned the HVAV, Plumbing, Drainage & Fire Fighting systems and planning the implementation for the Educational media Development Centre in Damascus/ Syria
• Reviewed engineering design proposals, design drawings, specifications and other technical document submissions and recommended improvements.
• Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities, solving problems.
• Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Inspected and coordinated the work done by contractors.
• Developed projects and estimated costs
• Monitored quantity surveying ledgers

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Danascus University
  • November 1986

Specialties & Skills

Autocad, Ms. Office and Engineering softwares

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Ontario Society Of Professional Engineers, Toronto, Canada
  • Associate
  • July 2012

Training and Certifications

Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Conestoga College
Date Attended:
July 2008
Duration:
72 hours