Ammar Mahmoudi

The Organization is an ISO-9001:2008-QMS certified electro-mechanical contracting company which offers complete value engineered solutions.

Inducted as Electrical Site Engineer, charted a phenomenal growth path through exceptional performance to merit promotion through several positions to the current position.

Designation Chronology:
• Jun ’08 - Present: Head of Electrical Systems
• Sept ’06 - May ‘08: M&E Project Manager
• Oct ’04 - Aug ‘06: M&E Project Manager
• Jul ’00 - Sept 04: Senior Electrical Site Engineer
• Dec ’98 - Jun ‘00: Electrical Engineer
• Feb 98 - Nov ‘98: Electrical Site Engineer

Key Responsibilities as Head Of Electrical (Jun ’08 - Present):
• Spearheading a team of 20 Electrical and CAD Engineers as well as responsible for overall coordination and completion of electrical works in compliance with company standards.
• Reviewing designer drawings, shop drawings and material submittals for approval as well as coordinating with mechanical section/main contractor for accomplishing projects within given time frame.
• Following up with site construction team, resolving design issues and efficiently organizing site facilities to meet agreed deadlines thus ensuring procedural adherence.
• Identifying project deficiencies affecting quality and safety requirements and coordinating with QA/QC department to implement corrective measures.
•Placing orders, preparing claims and O&M manuals, developing monthly progress and payment applications and recommending approval of variation order indicating the addition/deletion of scope of work related to the project.
• Interfacing with clients to apprise them on project progress, promptly responding to client queries and executing all project operations to the utmost satisfaction of the client.
• Organizing technical meetings, maintaining clear channel of communication with designers, consultants and clients for improving work processes, enhancing quality and productivity.

• Directed the Testing & Commissioning of following electrical systems/equipments:
- HV Switchgears (16 Panels)
- Dry Type Transformers (7 Nos.)
- LV Switchgears (6 Panels)
- Power and Lighting Busbars
- Submaind and Final Boards
- Cables and Containments
- Back of House and Architectural Lighting
- Final Circuits & Wiring Accessories
- Fire Alarm System
- Co and Heat Detection System
- Access Control and CCTV System
- Telephone and Data Network
- Structure Cabling
- Power Management System
- Building Management System
- Lighting Control System
- Emergency Lighting and Central Battery System
- Motors Starter Panels

Key Project to Credit:
Central Market (Project Value: AED 150 Million)


Key Responsibilities as M&E Project Manager (Sep ’06 - May ‘08):
• Administered installation, testing and commissioning of following electrical/mechanical systems
- HT 11KV Switchgears and Transformers
- LT Distribution Boards, MCCs
- Fire Alarm and Voice Communication System
- Lighting and Power Systems
- Earthing and Lightning Protection System
- Lighting Control System
• Managed all mechanical/electrical project life-cycle, pro-actively monitoring project schedule to enforce adherence to envisaged time-frames and budget limits.
• Coordinated project activities with main and sub contractors and other requisite departments, monitored project progress, allocated work modules to employees under purview, supervised their performance thereby ascertaining smooth execution of all projects.
• Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, formulated master plans and oversaw closeout procedures and implemented measures for successful delivery of projects.
• Successfully led a team of 150 to 200 employees including engineers, supervisors, drafts men, foremen, technicians and sub-contractors and handled all project operations.

Key Project to Credit:
• ICL Diabetes Center (Budget: AED 9.5 Million)

Key Responsibilities as M&E Project Manager (Oct ’04 - Aug‘06):
• Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of:
- LT Distribution Boards
- Lighting and Power Systems
- Earthing and Lightning Protection System
- Lighting Control System
• Directed and coordinated project processes, evaluations/plans to ascertain completion of the M&E projects within the scheduled deadline and as per client specifications.
• Administered M&E projects in its entirety right from inception to completion including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, set performance/resource requirements and enabled completion of projects as per company standards.
• Planned project schedules and milestones, monitored progress against established schedules, checked for variations and proposed suitable modifications to maneuver project within time/cost overruns.
• Worked closely with main and sub contractors to meet project requirements and ensure timely execution of the project according to plans.
• Drafted variation orders as well as responsible for payment billing, method statements and evaluation of the commercial closeout of the contract to be made in line with project plan.
• Attended several meetings with clients and senior management to keep them abreast of project progress.
• Effectively handled a team of 100 employees including engineers, supervisors, drafts men, foremen, technicians and sub-contractors.

Key Project to Credit:
• BeAAT Project in Ruwais (AED 9 Million)

Key Responsibilities as Senior Electrical Site Engineer (Jul ’00 - Sept '04):
• Responsible for installation testing & commissioning of
- Light Fittings Including Lighting Control System and Emergency Lighting
- Power Distribution Including Power Outlets, Under Floor Trunking, Cables etc
- Fire Alarm System
- Power Distribution Boards, Main Boards and Switchgear
- Building Management System
- Security System
- TV& CCTV System
- Control Panels For Fan’s, AHU’s, Chillers and FCU’s
• Conceptualized the project, reviewing designs and conducted value engineering exercise as well as effectively handled MEP works with a budget of 72 Million Dhs.
• Analyzed project inception plan and created a schematic layout in view of key quantifiable parameters encompassing - estimation of takeoff costs, scopes of work, project profitability and scheduling.
• Applied high end engineering concepts like critical path management, material and human resource management to plan and efficiently organize the site facilities to meet deadlines.
• Designed drawings, MIRs and RFWs as well as maintained a clear channel of communication with main and sub contractors enabling smooth execution of projects.
• Ensured procedural adherence. Resolved any unexpected technical difficulties, identified bottlenecks and effected systems reengineering.
• Submitted all related correspondences, variation orders as well as main and subcontractors payments to the upper management.
• Provided guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all modifications in electrical and electronic equipments and coordinated maintenance efforts.

Key Project to Credit:
• Etisalat New Building (AED 72 Million)

Previous Professional Experiences:
• Feb ’95 - Oct ‘97: Electronic Engineer, Privte Workshope, Latakia, Syria
• Feb ’97 - Sep ‘97: Electronic Engineer, Al-Joud Group of Companies (Pinguen Company), Latakia, Syria