Mike Habinger, Tendering Manager

Mike Habinger

Tendering Manager

AIC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Iso 9001
Experience
23 years, 8 months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 8 months

Tendering Manager at AIC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2014

- Prospect identification of Mega Construction Projects. Management of the Registrations, Expression of Interest and Pre-Qualification processes associated with new prospects. Producing procedures and flow charts related to the Proposals Process. Performing Initial Risk Appraisal, and coordinate / produce the “Bid / No Bid Evaluation Sheet” and the “Proposals Process Risk Register”. Advice if going into a JV would be recommended. Identify Bid Team members and produce / distribute the job specific Proposals Activity Schedule (Responsibility Matrix) for each project. Instigate / participate in, Site Visits; Kick-Off, Interim Bid Review and Senior Management Review, Adjudication and Settlement Meetings.

- Managing and supporting the teams involved in bid submissions, working closely with the Technical, Operations, Legal, Financial, Supply Chain and Commercial delivery teams, in addition to Clients representatives, subcontractors and suppliers as required.

- Leading and managing the preparation of technical and commercial responses to bids and proposals for Engineering, Design and Build, Facility Management and O&M projects. Overseeing the internal bid review process to ensure proposals are submitted on time, accurately while meeting key pricing, revenue and profit margin and goals.
Managing the process of ‘Handover of Projects’ to Operations and the Contract Department following projects award. Audit of previously submitted tenders for lessons learnt purposes.

MEP Manager at Oger Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2007 to July 2011

- Analyze technical and commercial packages for Heavy and Complex Construction and Maintenance projects at Tendering Stage covering designs, technical data, specifications, sustainability and projects objectives. Investigate potential contractors and recommend the most qualified ones. Interview companies’ representatives regarding work performance, specifications, costs, procurement, programme of works and other technical, commercial and contractual issues. Analyze cost effect/impact for alternative proposals and Value Engineering.

- Plan, direct and manage the MEP team during the bidding process. Approve bid proposals, Evaluate overall revisions, prices, and past performance of each contractor. Establish priorities, assign workloads focusing on the more difficult and complex assignments.

- Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve Technical and Procurement process, decrease turnaround times, Streamline work processes and work jointly with Operations and the Contract departments to provide high service quality meeting Client’s needs.

- Negotiate tender awards and contract agreements pertaining to projects and variations at post award stages for the Procurement Department as needed.

- Trades covered: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Drainage, Extra Low Voltage, Vertical transports, BMUs, Water Features, Lab Equipment and other related trades

Superintendent at Saudi Oger ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2004 to April 2007

2004 - 2007
Saudi Oger Ltd (Riyadh- KSA)
King Khaled International Airport & Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Superintendent
Division: Facility Management (Buildings, Utilities and Facilities Departments - O&M)
- Managed and directed the complete airport facilities and associated buildings including a hospital, school quarter and residential complex covering a district cooling and A/C plants (30, 000 tons), Boiler plant (180 million BTU), water treatment plant (3 million gallons/day production), sewage plants (9000 M3/day), Deep water wells (3.5 million gallons/day). Pump and lift stations, Instrumentation & Control section.

- Provided supervision, support, and advanced plans for the O&M program including functions pertaining to modification projects, MEP projects, energy conservation program, and quality assurance and standards.

- Directed diverse range of engineering tasks during new construction and plants modifications and expansions projects, which involved reviewing and revising MEP designs of contractors, preparing daily review activities, resolving engineering problems encountered during construction works, implementing project construction procedures requirements including preparation of applicable “as built” documents and inspection, conducting failure analysis of equipment, field installation and testing &commissioning.

- Trained Saudi employees in the area of professional and technical competence and the understanding of Governmental and Local Authority codes. Provided technical guidance needed for supporting the O&M program of the Utility and Facility Department.

1996-2004
Saudi Oger Ltd (Riyadh- KSA)
King Khaled International Airport & Hospital (Saudi Arabia)
Chief Engineer
Division: Facility Management: (Buildings, Utilities and Facility Departments- O&M)
- Prepared and revised operation and maintenance procedures for commercial buildings, Central Plants and recreation parks equipment such as: Water Chillers, HVAC, Heat Exchangers, Centrifugal Pumps, Piping, Air Filtration Systems, Fluid Compressors, Electric Motors and Control Systems used throughout the Airport.

- Serviced and overhauled large tonnage centrifugal and reciprocating chillers (Trane, York and Carrier), which included a complete strip down and remanufacturing bringing the units back to original manufacturer specifications.

- Coordinated and reviewed all activities necessary to complete major mechanical designs during modification projects using Carrier E20II for load calculation, duct and pipe sizing, and related engineering tasks.

- Implemented design modification and engineering change proposals to reduce or eliminate problems and solve operation technical issues. Administered the distribution, follow up and execution of planned and corrective maintenance work orders generated through the MMS system (Maintenance Management Software System) by the B&F Planning Department for the airport operation. Monitored plants activities and data using TRANE Tracer system/ (BMS).






1990-1995
Saudi Oger Ltd (Khobar- KSA)
Application & Field Mechanical Engineer
Division: Facility Management: (O&M): Government Facilities & Private Palaces

- Provided technical support for establishing and maintaining proper O&M service. Reviewed technical proposals that encompass design, installation, operation and maintenance of MEP services, environmental, safety and other associated plant equipment.

- Performed various activities relating to field installation, commissioning and servicing of chillers, refrigeration systems, frequency converters and electromechanical equipment used for industrial and commercial purposes, ensuring code conformance and compliance.

- Assisted in the design, layout and testing of electronic/pneumatic media and energy control system using Honeywell, Landis and GYR Universal Controller, Johnson Control and other Control Systems.

- Reviewed design and evaluated expansion projects

Facility Manager at Sinclair Oil inc
  • United States
  • January 1988 to August 1990

1988-1990
Sinclair Oil, Inc Westgate (San Diego, CA)
Facility Service Engineer
Project: Hotels/Commercial buildings

- Oversaw the operation and preventive maintenance program for commercial equipment and various refrigeration and electrical systems.

- Provided technical support and served as a liaison between clients and function department on specific assignments, and monitored progress of projects

- Performed engineering studies and submitted technical reports related to various engineering assignments and projects.

Mechanical Engineer at C and H Energy co.
  • United States
  • January 1985 to October 1988

1985-1988
C and H Energy Co. (San Diego, CA)
Mechanical Engineer
Project: commercial/Industrial/Residential

- Used CAL PAS 3 (thermal Network Analysis Program) to calculate heating and cooling loads, analyze space conditioning budget, and for sizing and selection of HVAC equipment.

- Conducted mechanical inspection for Code Conformance (State Standards of the California Energy Commission and its compliance methods (title 24).

- Performed design, engineering studies and drafting work as required.

Education

Diploma, Iso 9001
  • at Al Khoraif institute
  • May 2002

certified Iso lead auditing

Diploma, computer aided design
  • at Micro cad institute
  • November 1995

Auto cad with emphesis on Enginnering work

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering
  • at San Diego State university
  • May 1984

Awarded a degree in Mechanical engineering and minor in electrical engineering

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Energy Conservation
Operation
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, ISO Auditing, Quality Management, LEED, Sustainability
Auditing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

ASHRAE
  • Associate member
  • March 1992

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001-2000/Quality Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Khorafy
Date Attended:
May 2002
Sustainability/LEED/Smart Buit (Training)
Training Institute:
DMG
Date Attended:
September 2011