Adriaan Grotius

MEP Site Manager at Drake & Skull

• Egypt - Cairo
• My current job since January 2014

 Development of master budgets and cost of models.
 Develops and maintains cost databases.
 Reviews and comments on estimates provided by others.
 Provides independent estimates of change orders.
 Develop pre-construction cost estimates.
 Manage estimating department.
Manage MEP Installations on projects
 Establish and maintain MEP Master Progress Schedule
 Budget planning and financial reporting
 Maintain General Contract and Subcontract documents
 Quality Assurance (control and monitor project administrative procedures)
 Inform/update Management on project progress
 Coordinate on-site MEP work with inspection agencies (installation, testing, commissioning, handover and acceptance phases)
 Assemble MEP Scope of Work
 Coordinate MEPS bidding process
 Lead MEP/BIM coordination process
 Ensure MEP coordination with architectural/structural trades
 Lead start-up and commissioning assistance process
 Review equipment schedule and procurement process
 Delegate work load
 Staff training and supervision during projects
 Adhere to Insurance, Safety and Labour Relations requirements
 Maintain EEO compliances, Employee Relations, etc.
 Perform relevant duties and tasks as required

Chief MEP Manager at Eastern European Engineering Ltd

• Seychelles
• December 2012 to September 2014

 Development of master budgets and cost of models.
 Develops and maintains cost databases.
 Reviews and comments on estimates provided by others.
 Provides independent estimates of change orders.
 Develop pre-construction cost estimates.
 Manage estimating department.
Manage MEP Installations on projects
 Establish and maintain MEP Master Progress Schedule
 Budget planning and financial reporting
 Maintain General Contract and Subcontract documents
 Quality Assurance (control and monitor project administrative procedures)
 Inform/update Management on project progress
 Coordinate on-site MEP work with inspection agencies (installation, testing, commissioning, handover and acceptance phases)
 Assemble MEP Scope of Work
 Coordinate MEPS bidding process
 Lead MEP/BIM coordination process
 Ensure MEP coordination with architectural/structural trades
 Lead start-up and commissioning assistance process
 Review equipment schedule and procurement process
 Delegate work load
 Staff training and supervision during projects
 Adhere to Insurance, Safety and Labour Relations requirements
 Maintain EEO compliances, Employee Relations, etc.
 Perform relevant duties and tasks as required

MEP Manager at Island Development Company

• Seychelles
• June 2005 to November 2012

 Development of master budgets and cost of models.
 Develops and maintains cost databases.
 Reviews and comments on estimates provided by others.
 Provides independent estimates of change orders.
 Develop pre-construction cost estimates.
Duties Manage MEP Installations on projects
 Establish and maintain MEP Master Progress Schedule
 Budget planning and financial reporting
 Maintain General Contract and Subcontract documents
 Manage estimating department.
 Quality Assurance (control and monitor project administrative procedures)
 Inform/update Management on project progress
 Coordinate on-site MEP work with inspection agencies (installation, testing, commissioning, handover and acceptance phases)
 Assemble MEP Scope of Work
 Coordinate MEPS bidding process
 Lead MEPS/BIM coordination process
 Ensure MEPS coordination with architectural/structural trades
 Lead start-up and commissioning assistance process
 Review equipment schedule and procurement process
 Delegate work load
 Staff training and supervision during projects
 Adhere to Insurance, Safety and Labour Relations requirements
 Maintain EEO compliances, Employee Relations, etc
 Perform relevant duties and tasks as required

MEP Project Manager at Desroches Resort and Spa

• July 2007 to August 2010

Project Desroches Resort and Spa
Position MEP Project Manager
Scope 20 Rooms and 30 Owners' Villas
Duration 36 months (July 2007 - Aug 2010)

MEP Project Manager at Value for MEP

• June 2005 to June 2007

Value for MEP 75 Million USD
Project Hilton Labriz Silhouette Resort and Spa
Position MEP Project Manager
Scope 115 Villa Resort and Spa
Duration 24 months (June 2005 - June 2007)
Value for MEP 36 Million USD
Reason for leaving Contract completed

Technical Manager (MILLWRIGHT) at Masterbake

• France
• February 2002 to March 2005

Employer Masterbake (Sasko) (Durban)
Food Industry
Position Technical Manager (MILLWRIGHT)
Period Feb 2002 - March 2005
Duties Oversee installation and servicing of all bakery equipment
* Refurbishment of rotary and travelling ovens
* High-speed wrapping of machines
* High Speed Printing machines
* Control Maintenance department
* Schedule overtime and breakdowns
* Control Budget reports.
* Fault finding on PLC's and electrical circuits.
* Automation of plant equipment.
Reason for leaving overseas opportunity

TEAM LEADER (MILLRIGHT) at Hines Electrical Services

• February 2000 to November 2001

Employer Eastern European Engineering Ltd. (Seychelles)
Construction and Development
Position Assistant Chief MEP Manager
Period Dec 2012 - date
Duties Manage MEP Installations on projects
* Establish and maintain MEP Master Progress Schedule
* Budget planning and financial reporting
* Maintain General Contract and Subcontract documents
* Quality Assurance (control and monitor project administrative procedures)
* Inform/update Management on project progress
* Coordinate on-site MEP work with inspection agencies (installation, testing, commissioning, handover and acceptance phases)
* Assemble MEP Scope of Work
* Coordinate MEPS bidding process
* Lead MEPS/BIM coordination process
* Ensure MEPS coordination with architectural/structural trades
* Lead start-up and commissioning assistance process
* Review equipment schedule and procurement process
* Delegate work load
* Staff training and supervision during projects
* Adhere to Insurance, Safety and Labour Relations requirements
* Maintain EEO compliances, Employee Relations, etc
* Perform relevant duties and tasks as required
Project Savoy Resort and Spa

Installation Electrician at Building and General

• France
• November 1995 to December 1999

Employer Building and General (Durban) Civil Construction
Position Installation Electrician
Period Nov 1995 - Dec 1999
Reason for leaving overseas opportunity

Plant Fitter / Electrician at Colas East

• August 1994 to September 1995

Employer Colas East (Pty) Ltd (Jacobs, KZN)
Asphalt Industries
Position Plant Fitter / Electrician
Period Aug 1994 - Sept 1995
Reason for leaving Branch closed down, retrenched

Electrical Foreman at Sasol 3

• United Kingdom
• November 1985 to July 1994

Employer Sasol 3 (Pty) Ltd (Secunda)
Petrochemical Industry
Position Electrical Foreman
Period Nov 1985 - July 1994
Duties Maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electrical machinery: o Pumps (Centrifugal, Piston, Diagram, Gear, Mono, Gianeshi pumps)
o Valves (Gate, Ball, Float, Non-Return, Actuator, Motorized)
o Gearboxes (various types including variable speed boxes)
o Hydraulic Presses (various types)
* Maintenance on Heat Exchangers, Oil burners, Steam Boilers (John Thompson)
* Pressure testing of various pressure vessels and pipe lines
* Familiar with chemical plants (Sulphur, Nitrogen and others)
* Laser Alignment of large pumps and motor shaft couplings
* Installation of conveyer belt systems and their drive units
* Installation of electrical panels, AC/DC invertors, variable speed drives and all types of motors (3- and single phase)
* Design of electrical control and main circuits
* Building and wiring control panels (Automation)
* Testing and installation of flame-proof equipment, transformers and mini Sub-units up to 11000KVA
* Repair domestic appliances, house wiring and data cables
* Liaising with Production on outlay of Plant machinery to ensure maximum efficiency of Operators
Reason for leaving Relocated to Natal (got married)

Lieutenant at South African Military Services

• January 1984 to November 1985

Jan 1984 -Nov 1985: Lieutenant: South African Military Services

at South African Police Force

• April 1981 to August 1983

April 1981 - Aug 1983: Constable: South African Police Force (Pretoria)

Construction and Development at Eastern European Engineering Ltd

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Assistant MEP Project Manager at Island Development Company

• to

Position Assistant MEP Project Manager
Scope 163-Room Resort and Spa
Duration 24 months (Feb 2013 - date)
Value for MEP 95 Million USD

Assistant MEP Project Manager at Building and General

• France
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Position Assistant MEP Project Manager
Scope 163-Room Resort and Spa
Duration 24 months (Feb 2013 - date)
Value for MEP 95 Million USD


Employer Island Development Company (Seychelles) Construction and Development
Position MEP Manager
Period June 2005 - Nov 2012
Duties Same as Eastern European Engineering Ltd.
Project Platte Island Resort and Spa
Position MEP Project Manager
Scope 55-Room Villa Resort and Spa
Duration 24 months (Sept 2010 - Sept 2012)
Project Desroches Resort and Spa
Position MEP Project Manager
Scope 20 Rooms and 30 Owners' Villas
Duration 36 months (July 2007 - Aug 2010)
Value for MEP 75 Million USD
Project Hilton Labriz Silhouette Resort and Spa
Position MEP Project Manager
Scope 115 Villa Resort and Spa
Duration 24 months (June 2005 - June 2007)
Value for MEP 36 Million USD
Reason for leaving Contract completed


Employer Masterbake (Sasko) (Durban)
Food Industry
Position Technical Manager (MILLWRIGHT)
Period Feb 2002 - March 2005
Duties Oversee installation and servicing of all bakery equipment
* Refurbishment of rotary and travelling ovens
* High-speed wrapping of machines
* High Speed Printing machines
* Control Maintenance department
* Schedule overtime and breakdowns
* Control Budget reports.
* Fault finding on PLC's and electrical circuits.
* Automation of plant equipment.
Reason for leaving overseas opportunity


Employer Hines Electrical Services (Auckland)
Electrical Installations & Repairs
Position TEAM LEADER (MILLRIGHT)

Period Feb 2000 - Nov 2001
Duties Train and supervise electrical and mechanical staff
* Job planning, utilising job card system and controlling thereof
* Control incoming and outgoing parts
* Prioritise jobs and verify availability of spare parts required
* Scheduling of duty, standby and overtime rosters
* Control spares and overtime budgets
* Place orders for spare parts / supplier liaison
* Planned maintenance schedules on all equipment
* Assist with faultfinding (electrical, hydraulic and mechanical)
* Upgrading and automation of old plant equipment
* Planning plant layouts
* Implement ongoing planned maintenance
* Set specifications for new electrical distribution networks
* Responsible for safety and environmental control
* Training technical staff in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical disciplines
* Oversee installation of new service lines, electrical H/V & L/V, new fire, fresh water and sewerage lines
* Compile AutoCAD drawings for mechanical and electrical services
* Drafting BOQ to detriment electrical and mechanical cost of materials
* Oversee and control M & E Project management aspects
* Load calculations for new electrical installations to determine cable and breaker sizes required to safely carry the load
Reason for leaving Returned to SA (Father passed away)