Ahmed Qutop Al-Helw, MEP Projects Manager

Ahmed Qutop Al-Helw

MEP Projects Manager

Saudi Aircon Member of Abdullatif Alarafaj holding Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power section
Experience
19 years, 0 Months

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MEP Projects Manager at Saudi Aircon Member of Abdullatif Alarafaj holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since August 2017

Profile Summary
Extensive working experience in contracting and maintenance domain across KSA and Egypt, having contributed to multi-million dollars MEP construction and maintenance projects, comprising building MEP services cutting across residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality, and healthcare segments. Proven ability to handle through and post-contract project life cycle through the stages of planning, design & engineering, procurement, subcontracting, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Adequate experience in operations of MEP division of trading & contracting companies, as well as in and pre-contract engineering including estimation, costing, bidding & tendering. Track record of success in delivering projects within budget, quality & timeline parameters; closely working with client, consultants, contractors, vendors & project management team.

Areas of Expertise included:

 Pre-Bid Engineering
 Estimation & Tendering
 Project Execution Planning
 Design & Engr. Coordination
 Construction Management
 Commissioning & Handover
 Contracts & Claims Mgmt.
 Technical Office Management
 Cost Control Management
 Relationships Management
 Team Building and Leadership
 MEP Operations Management

• Technical Overview: Expertise in areas of Mechanical, HVAC, Firefighting, Plumbing, Drainage components of MEP projects

• Operations Management: Planning & execution of MEP Division’s business plan, provisioning for manpower/budgets/ resources/logistics, design office management, pre-bid design and engineering coordination, bid response planning & bidding, selection and appointment of subcontractors, procurement and vendor management, supplier/customer/external authority liaison, project dependencies management, project delivery management, division performance management, etc.

• Design & Engineering: Design & engineering of systems/solutions, specs and material/equipment selection, preparation of technical documents, preparation of project submittals, review/validation of technical submittals, securing submittals’ approvals, value engineering, inspection & testing of material/equipment, installation planning/technical support/supervision, pre-commissioning checks and commissioning, handover documentation, etc. Awareness of engineering codes & standards and regulations applicable to relevant systems; hands on experience in tender documents study, Quantity take-offs, estimation & costing, bid documentation and tendering.

• Project Management: Finalization of project execution plan with Client/Consultant/Main contractor, site mobilization, team building & task assignment, following up timely delivery of materials/equipment at site, site activity scheduling, subcontractors’ program delivery, site construction management, project coordination, QA/QC, monitoring & control of progress/expenditure/ productivity, change management, approval process management, value engineering & cost control, earned value assessment, invoicing, claims authentication, project handover & close.

• Relationship Management: Liaison, networking and communication with client/consultant/OEM/Vendors/Main contractor for respective deliverables at pre & post contract stages of projects; and fostering sustainable relationships.

• Personality Traits: Proven leadership and team management skills, ability to communicate with all levels of people internal or external to the organization, and raise performance levels through coaching, mentoring and problem solving.

Projects Masnager at (SAASCO) Saad Abdulaziz Alhussain & sons
  • Saudi Arabia - Hofof
  • April 2014 to June 2017

1- Make concept design for MEP works as per client requirements and aspects.
2- Make final design and shop drawings and materials submitting as per the final concept design.
3- Budget the MEP works as per client aspects and drawings
4- Site Scope, Cost, Quality & Time monitor & control throughout execution
5- Supervise the works and hand over it.

Projects Manager at JELZ International Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2013 to April 2014

1- Design review of Mechanical works (HVAC, Firefighting, plumbing)
2- quoting, pricing, time sch.
3- execution supervision and handover
4- time and cost control

Projects Manager (MEP) at Alarrab Co. - SEMECO
  • Saudi Arabia - Alahsa
  • February 2009 to February 2013

1) Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.
2) Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
3) Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
4) In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities
5) Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization
6) Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
7) Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
8) Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
9) Ensure resource availability and allocation
10) Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
11) Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
12) Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
13) Report progress and escalate to management as needed
14) Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
15) Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
16) Study the project prices to get the budget.
17) Prepare project cash flow (in - out).
18) Support the tech. team to produce shop drawings & materials submittals.
19) Planning, controlling & follow up (Scope, cost & time).
20) Follow up and develop the site engineers and guide them to be in the time frame, till project close.
21) make HVAC design using the CAD systems and preparing shop drawings.

HVAC Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Saudi Aircon
  • Saudi Arabia - Hofof
  • April 2005 to February 2009

Design, tendering, pricing, shop drawings, materials submitting, execution supervision and hand over (HVAC systems - chilled water and DX, exhaust and ventilation, VRV).
Various types of buildings (residential, educational, industrial and commercial)

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power section
  • at Al-Azhar University
  • May 2001

1- Al Azhar University - Faculty of Engineering (Egypt). Bachelor's Degree, May 2001,Mechanical Engineering / Power Section

Specialties & Skills

Client Solutions
Business Development
Collaborative Problem Solving
Communications
Planning
Microsoft package (Word, excel, outlook)
Project management
engineering management
COST CONTROL
CAD & Rivet software
Mechanical calculations software
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGMENT (fms)
MEP works managment mega projects
Projects Planning construction
Facility Managment
Operation
Project Planning
Maintenance Management
Project Execution
Materials
Procurement MEP

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

american socity of Non destructive tests (ASNT) methods (MT, PT, RT, UT,VT) (Certificate)
LEED Accredited Profisional, BD+c V4 & GA V4 (Training)
Training Institute:
EMT Engineering & Management Technologies LLC, Delwar U.S.A
Date Attended:
April 2017
Duration:
30 hours
PMP course (Training)
Training Institute:
Egyptian Engineers Association (KSA)