Larry Baker, ELV Systems Inergration Manager

Larry Baker

ELV Systems Inergration Manager

AECOM

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, Leveraged and Mezzanine Finance
Experience
43 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :43 years, 10 Months

ELV Systems Inergration Manager at AECOM
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since January 2013

Responsible for all ELV Systems, Application, Operation Requirements, Integration, Stakeholder Requirements / Commissioning / ORAT: \nDirect responsibility for leading delivery of ELV / systems \nDirect responsibility to liaise with all Stakeholder liaisons \nCoordination of all Systems integration requirements with all clients and contracts NPP & QENFB \nDuring the tender process, assist the Construction Manager to prepare tender evaluation criteria, tender documents and notice to tenders \nParticipate in the tender evaluation process and assembly of contract documents in conjunction with the contract administrator \nSet, manage and control delivery of all contract package objectives - including scope, quality, budgets, schedules, stakeholder interfaces communication/reporting, environmental compliance and H&S. \nEstablish and maintain effective communication with the contractor and internal support function managers (technical, commercial, procurement, communications, HR, etc). \nParticipate in the management of external interfaces with key stakeholders including the client, the Design and Environmental Consultants, future port operators, major suppliers, contractors, Qatar government agencies, etc. \nBuild team competence by conducting regular review sessions, identifying training needs and providing day to day guidance. Build bridges within the CPT Team. \nUtilize knowledge, persuasion and negotiation skills to resolve critical issues and problems with the Contractor. Manage inspection team to deliver a world class project in accordance with the schedule and quality dictated by the contract documents. \nUse extensive relevant construction experience to proactively anticipate and prevent problems before they arise. \nUndertake risk management responsibilities as they apply to the container port. \nVerify contractor's application for Interim Payment Certificate utilizing the CM team including Quantity \nManage Contract for all ELV & applications \nProject value $20B

Projects Director - Doha Qatar Middle East at JOHNSON CONTROLS
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2010 to July 2012

2010 to 2012 \nJOHNSON CONTROLS \nProjects Director - Doha Qatar Middle East \nWorked in a contracting role as Projects Director- MEP Special Systems, I was responsible for all MEP & Special System Construction, Estimating, and Project Management, Personnel Selection, Project Planning, Scheduling, Cost control and Risk management of projects in Doha Qatar \nProject Name: NDIA Qatar International Airport \nScope of Work: New Doha International Airport - MEP & Command and Control Terminal Operations Centers & Qatar Airways Operations Control Centers and Mission Critical facilities project value \nProject Value: $120M

SystemsTesting & Commissioning Manager - Abu Dhabi at General Dynamics Company
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2012 to June 2012

May 2012 - June 2012
PAGE EUROPE (General Dynamics Company)
Interim - Testing & Commissioning Manager - Abu Dhabi
GDC the largest specialty system installation contractor globally, responsible as the T&C Manager for all 26 special systems (ACS, AIS, ANPR, BMS, CCTV, FAS, FIDS, GMS, IBMS, LAN, LCS, MIDS, NAV, PAVA, PMIS, POS, PSS, PSTN, RAD, SCS, SWLAN, TETRA, TPH, VMS, WLAN) for the project
Projects list: Project name: KPIZ Abu Dhabi owned by the ADPA (Abu Dhabi Port Authority) Scope of works: Installing of all noted systems Test and commission and plan for a maintain for the next 10years, Project value: $120M

Interim - Principal Consultant - Mission Critical Data Centre at SAUDI TELECOM
  • Bahrain
  • April 2012 to May 2012

April 2012 - May 2012
SAUDI TELECOM
Interim - Principal Consultant - Mission Critical Data Centre
STC (Saudi Telecom Communication) the largest Telecomminaction Company In KSA, I was responsible as the Principal consultant for the owner for Managing Projects from Conceptual Design to Award through construction for the client STC (Saudi Telecom Communication)
Projects list: Project name: Riyadh & Dammam Data Centers
Scope of works: Build 2 specialty mission critical facilities from the conceptual design stage to Operations Standing for the STC Company as there Owners Consultant and Lead Resident Engineer. Project value: $120M Each Center

Specialist Consultant - Dubai - UAE at BOUYGES CONSTRUCTION -ETDE MEP
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2009 to January 2010

2009 to 2010
BOUYGES CONSTRUCTION -ETDE MEP
Specialist Consultant - Dubai - UAE
Bouygues Construction International contractor and ETDE was the MEP contractor for the projects there scope were to build the Ritz Carlton Dubai and the Accommodation Towers and my responsibilities were: Projects name: Ritz Carlton Hotel and Accommodation
Scope of works: Managed project commissioning and acceptance programme / As Built Documentation Plan / Claim review and submission Scheduling Impacts and costing / Contract Review / Project Management
Projects value: $110M

Vice President - Post Acquisition - Abu Dhabi UAE at GULF CAPITAL GROUP
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2007 to January 2009

2007 to 2009
GULF CAPITAL GROUP
Vice President - Post Acquisition - Abu Dhabi UAE
Gulf Capital is a private equity company, I was responsible for managing their portfolio of companies which included, Pre-Construction Service, Development Strategy, Estimating, Project Management, Project planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management of assigned portfolio asset, responsibility for improvement in operation and output margins, successfully increase overall margins by 14%.
As part of this role I was responsible for developing, implementing and managing the following projects

GMS - ( Gulf Marine Services Abu Dhabi regional Jack-up Rig the company is supplying the Oil & Gas Industry also wind turbine installation in the North Sea)
✓ Project Manager GMS Endeavor, classification A1, self elevating unit + AMS, ACCU, DPS2
✓ Responsible for Project Management, Costing, Quality, HS&E implementation in accordance with project specifications and all international standards of ABS
✓ Projects and project value - Ship Building $110M ( Day rental $250K per day)
✓ Hull Manufactured in China, Mechanical Fit out Singapore, Interior and leg fitout Abu Dhabi
✓ Full compliance to ABS standard for the construction and Jack-up-rig retrofit and upgrades
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVTJ6B03fRo

Director Operations- Brussels, Belgium at JOHNSON CONTROLS
  • Belgium
  • January 2006 to January 2007

2006 to 2007.
JOHNSON CONTROLS
Director Operations- Brussels, Belgium
Energy, Environmental & Solutions - Europe - Africa.
EES is a special division of JCI for the development of Environmental Projects Biomass / Solar / Wind project in Europe
I managed all Special System team & MEP Contracting Project Division across Europe Managing Special System's $70M - LAX International Airport, California - Contracting Side Managed MEP & Structural Facilities from $15M to $60M - Contracting Side
Roles and responsibilities: Managed Energy Environmental projects from development to implementation, Pre-Construction Service Development, Strategy, Estimating, Project Management, Project planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management of Projects in Europe & Africa.

Project Management Consultant- Brussels, Belgium at JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
  • Belgium
  • January 2003 to January 2006

2003 to 2006
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC.
Project Management Consultant- Brussels, Belgium
Responsible for Operational support services, Pre-Construction services, project planning, detailed scheduling, cost control and risk management of large BMS, Fire, Security and Mechanical and Electrical projects in Europe. Assists Program Development and Project Managers with project initiation activities to ensure budgets and program schedules are realistic and acceptable. Acts as internal construction management consultant. Performs Pre-Construction Services for strategic projects globally. Ensures sound and appropriate decision making processes are followed in the deployment and objectives of all large JCI construction and retrofit projects.

Programme Manager at TeleCity plc
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1999 to January 2003

1999 to 2003
TeleCity plc - London
European Construction Programme Manager
✓ Managed and Constructed 23 Complex Data Centers and Telecommunication Infrastructure across Europe.
✓ Successful managed the Construction / Roll Out / Infrastructure department and its activities throughout Europe.
✓ Managed the detailed design, procurement and supply of contracted works for each facility, in conjunction with all applicable costing / scheduling / budgeting / risks evaluation / project manage / training
✓ Project Value ranging from $15M up to $190M

Project Director Europe - / New York at GLOBIX Inc
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1998 to January 1999

1998 to 1999
GLOBIX Inc. - London
Project Director Europe - / New York
✓ Developed Mission Critical Facilities & Telecommunication infrastructure design and build out of complex data centers throughout Europe. Responsibilities included budgeting, procurement, design, overall responsibility for each project, technical infrastructure, impact and implementation, day-to-day operation and risk factor scheduling for each project.

Senior HVAC Site Manager at Voest-Alpine Industrieanlagenbau Gmbh
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • January 1997 to January 1998

1997 to 1998
Voest-Alpine Industrieanlagenbau Gmbh - Saudi Arabia
Senior HVAC Site Manager - -
✓ Responsible for Contracts, Costs, Project compliance, design, specifications, sub-contracts, commissioning, compliance scheduling and handover protocols to client for the HADEED Flat Product's Steel Facility located in Al-Jubail Saudi Arabia. Estimated value of contract $1.25 Billion

General Manager at Commercial Facilities Management Inc
  • United States
  • January 1990 to January 1997

1990 to 1997
Commercial Facilities Management Inc. Long Beach, Ca USA.90802
General Manager
✓ Managed FM and Service operations and staffing for 150 full-time employees for the western region of the USA
✓ Responsible for FM Contracts Valued from $50K to $20M
✓ Responsible for all Electrical Contracts. Coordinated and oversaw all daily operations in California.
✓ Responsible for all Services, HVAC, Construction and Electrical Contracts, Coordinated and oversaw all work in California / Texas.
✓ Coordinated and supervised all FM Business operations for the company.

MEP Project Manager/Engineer at Fischbach and Moore Inc
  • United States
  • January 1980 to January 1990

1980 to 1990
Fischbach and Moore Inc. Los Angeles Ca USA.90010
MEP Project Manager/Engineer
✓ Responsible for the development and delivery of major electrical contracts in Southern California. Projects valued from $700K to $18M in the following fields: Oil & Gas processing facilities, Industrial & Commercial Facilities. (Hotels, Oil Refineries, Power Plants, Processing Plants, Metro Rail Systems, Military Facilities & Bases, Computer research Facilities)

Education

Diploma, Leveraged and Mezzanine Finance
  • at Plymouth Polytechnic Devon England
  • March 2007

Leveraged and Mezzanine Finance - March 2007 Electrical / Electronic Engineering - Plymouth Polytechnic Devon England Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship-The Engineering Industry Training Board Plymouth Devon

Diploma,
  • at E.I.T.B. (Engineering Industry Training Board) Plymouth
  • June 1975

E.I.T.B. (Engineering Industry Training Board) Plymouth UK Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship Other: Fully conversant with the following computer operating systems and operating software: Windows, ACADv14, scheduling programs, Project Scheduling, and Project Management Programs, MS-word, MS-Excel, etc. Fully proficient in design standards and specification's in accordance with the following USA and European requirements: IEC -DIN/VDE - CEE - DIN-VDE0185 - NEC - NFPA - ASHRAE - SMACNA - ISO9001 - ASME - BSI. • Personal references available upon request.

Specialties & Skills

AIRPORT TERMINAL
CONTRACTS
ENGINEER
INTERMODAL
OPERATIONS
PROJECT MANAGER
SCHEDULING

Languages

English
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