Babu Kusa, Senior Engineer Mechanical

Babu Kusa

Senior Engineer Mechanical

AECOM Middle East

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
20 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 8 Months

Senior Engineer Mechanical at AECOM Middle East
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since July 2020

Key Deliverables:
 Carry out the design review all project’s technical documents and performing the necessary value engineering studies to control and optimize the projects budget with keeping the Client satisfaction.
 Preparing tender, Prequalification and bidding prior to installation to ensure its compliance to Client, Authorities and Codes requirements
 Preparing Construction time schedule, following up its progress as per Program and carry out necessary correction actions
 Preparing and Reviewing the Shop Drawings, Calculations, material submittals, RFI’s for design and coordination issues and method statements for approval prior to installation.
 Preparation of variations claims to control the project changes log and its impact on time & budget.
 Supervise the installation progress on site as per program and installation methodology as per regulations and manufacturers' recommendations
 Assisting the project manager in the technical and official documentation work.
 Planning and organizing the material flow and work execution at site as per the time schedule.
 Controlling the project budget, resources, Manage QA/QC within these disciplines and Manage resources effectively familiar with Codes & Standards: ASHRAE, SMACNA, DW, NFPA, QCS, BS, ASTM, Ministry of Public Works and Local Regulation.

MEP Technical Manager at Arab Contractor Trading Cont. Co
  • Qatar
  • July 2019 to July 2020

ACCO always been part of its business culture to achieve the highest quality measures & one of the fast-growing MEP
Contractor with certified Kahramaa “Grade A” in Doha with successful operation on a rapidly expansion in competitive market.
http://www.acco-qat.net
Major Projects: Successfully handled Modification works to Center of Transactional Molecular Medicine at New Research Complex
Building, Zone 4 at Qatar University Client: Qatar University, Consultant: United Consultants & Residential Building 2B+G+5 at Pearl
Qatar, Consultant: Trust Engineering Consultancy
Key Deliverables:
 Carry out the design review all project’s technical documents and performing the necessary value engineering studies to control
and optimize the projects budget with keeping the Client satisfaction.
 Preparing tender, Prequalification and bidding prior to installation to ensure its compliance to Client, Authorities and Codes
requirements
 Preparing Construction time schedule, following up its progress as per Program and carry out necessary correction actions
 Preparing and Reviewing the Shop Drawings, Calculations, material submittals, RFI’s for design and coordination issues and method
statements for approval prior to installation.
 Preparation of variations claims to control the project changes log and its impact on time & budget.
 Supervise the installation progress on site as per program and installation methodology as per regulations and manufacturers'
recommendations
 Assisting the project manager in the technical and official documentation work.
 Planning and organizing the material flow and work execution at site as per the time schedule.
 Controlling the project budget, resources, Manage QA/QC within these disciplines and Manage resources effectively familiar with
Codes & Standards: ASHRAE, SMACNA, DW, NFPA, QCS, BS, ASTM, Ministry of Public Works and Local Regulation.

HVAC Engineer at QPM
  • Qatar
  • December 2017 to June 2019

Key Deliverables:
 Project Management Consultant (PMC) on the Qatar Rail. Monitoring and coordinating Engineer, Construct Contractors, and coordination of the PMC Technical team during construction and commissioning of the systems.
 Developing and leading development of plan which delivers key target objective, managing department, staff, protocols, disciplines and processes. Making sure submitted design/document is in line with the requirements of the local regulatory authorities to facilitate approvals. Managing MEP related works including design verification, review MEP documents and drawings, review of Material Submittals, ITP’s, Method Statement, RFC, NCR, FAT review, Testing & Commissioning documents and closeouts etc.
 Construction follow up for Mechanical related works, District cooling plant, TSE, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, FM - 200 & BACS systems, maintaining daily reports, participate in site walkthroughs.
 Review the Mechanical drawings, reports, specification submitted by the Design Consultant Worley Parsons at each stage of the Design to ensure completeness, correctness, compliance with the Scope of work, agreements and in line with the requirements of the local regulatory authorities. Reviewing in a timely manner the Design Consultant/Contractors submittals and forward comments to the Engineering Manager. Ensuring the Design Consultant/Contractors incorporate the comments raised from previous revisions. Attending technical meetings with the Design Consultant and Sub Consultants, Contractors and Company team
 Reviewing the prequalification of Contractors and Consultants and report the findings to Engineering Manager. Coordinating with PMC's document controller and PMT QA/QC engineers to ensure that all documents are properly maintained.
 Looking after the implementation of the Installation, Testing and Commissioning Program and plan
 Responsible for review and approval of Testing and Commissioning Method statements/Procedures; estimate the commissioning process with sub-contractors and the design team to devise plan. Progress reporting, overseeing, monitoring and witnessing on the Contractor MEP testing and commissioning activities
 Monitoring and/or observe operations to ensure that they meet project specification, identifying system conditions that are abnormal, determining their cause, and to recommend corrective actions, assuring that contractors have carried out testing and commissioning in stages and as planned and in accordance with the proper codes and standards
 Applying quality management approaches to ensure design and spec are met, reviewing and accepting that as-built drawings and records are reflecting in detail the as-built condition of the MEP installations
 Leading and overseeing the projects in line with the overall strategic objective. Overseeing processes to ensure optimum results; analyzing costs and performance project completion. Tracking project progress including procurement activities while facilitating progress review meetings with contractors, top management, and officials.
 Emphasized the highest standards of Health & Safety throughout all stages of the project.
 Supervised the contractor’s progress and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones.
 Monitored and ensured the project’s progress corresponds with the project scope.
 Motivating other workforce, providing communications, and taking measures to ensure that all elements were cooperating and coordinating efforts for maximum efficiency and quality. Collaborating with authorities to expedite NOCs, connections, and relevant approvals, coordinating among project entities for smooth work operation.

Senior Project Engineer Mechanical at Drake & Scull International Qatar LLC
  • Qatar
  • February 2014 to September 2017

Drake & Scull International is a global industry leader delivering state-of-the art projects & solutions in general
contracting, engineering, rail & infrastructure, oil gas and water & wastewater treatment sectors http://www.drakescull.com.
Major Projects: Successfully handled Mall of Qatar, Doha - 2 basements + 4 storeys (http://www.mallofqatar.com.qa/en/ ) Project
Manager: Hill International, Consultant: KEO International Consultants, Refrigeration Capacity: 17, 500 TR; Fraser Suites Hotel Apartments
(3B+G+M+46 Floor Tower) at West Bay, Doha, Qatar. Client: Al Sarh Real Estate Co. Main Contractor: Construction & Reconstruction Co.
WLL, Consultant: Arab Engineering Bureau.
Key Deliverables:
 Instrumentally steered team of MEP & Design Engineers and CAD Technicians for Mall of Qatar, Central Cooling Plant (District
Cooling Plant), TSE and Fraser Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+46 Floor Tower). Actively involved in value engineering studies
with all stakeholders and propose cost saving measures without impacting project quality. Managed all programmed MEP
packages, delivering effective results, to meet contractual, time and financial constraints.
 Participated in project review meetings for tracking project progress & de-bottlenecking & implementation of QA / QC procedures
as per norms and standards.
 Developed strong customer focused relationships, together with sub-contractors and suppliers, to ensure cost effective solutions,
which meets with our quality control expectations, can be delivered to our clients, while managing the risk and ensuring back-to-
back terms and conditions, identify deviations, propose appropriate design changes & coordinate with the engineering team to
update shop drawings. Prepared the material submittals and Method statements and ensuring that consistent with project
specification & following up for approval of consultant.
 Checked and identify variation between drawings and site installation for Red Line and As-Built, Plan Testing and Commissioning
schedule and program
 Supervised the Subcontractor’s progress and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones.
 Monitored and ensured the project’s progress corresponds with the project scope.
 Conducted and Witnessed T & C of HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, and Firefighting systems.
 Reviewed and checked all documentation required for handover such as Testing and commissioning reports, as-built drawings,
punch list, warranties, and settlement of all technical aspects as per norms and regulations.

Mechanical Engineer at Juma Al Majid Est. for Electromechanical Works
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2008 to December 2013

Company Profile: The firm extends contacting services for installation of HVAC, piping, safety & security and building management
systems for construction projects http://www.al-majid.com
Major Projects: Handled various projects such as Waldorf Astoria 5-star Hotel, the Address Dubai Mall 5-star Hotel, Al Mansouri Tower,
Residential Building at Mussafah, Cooperative Society Building at Safran Air Base, VIP Villa at Al Mafraq and Al Mafraq Juvenile Care
Centre, Arab Aviation Aircraft Hangar
Key Deliverables
 Appreciated from the management for contribution to the successful completion of assigned projects. Instrumentally designed
alternate vendors, alternatives to the Design concept and obtained approval of the consultant contributing to on-time completion
of projects. Conducted technical & commercial evaluations of proposals & bids from vendors and recommended selection &
ordering of equipment & materials.
 Oversaw the development of Mechanical subcontracting strategies
 Determined Scopes of Work for Mechanical packages, executing cost analysis
 Monitored MEP work: installation of the HVAC system, Plumbing, Drainage, Firefighting, and BMS systems, and other MEP activities
Managed program delivery schedules, order process changing, shop drawings, and material approval. Performed site inspections of
MEP in compliance with contract documents.
 Reviewed plans and specifications during the schematic design of pre-construction.
 Handled monitoring of site construction activities and schedule constraints and reporting to the Project Manager
 Reviewed commissioning process with sub-contractors and the design team to formulate a plan with agreed time scales, from pre-
commissioning through to commissioning, witness testing and demonstrations of the various systems on site to the client.
Projects:
 Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah UAE (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rktwawa-waldorf-astoria-ras-al-khaimah/) - Part 1
to 5, B + G + SF + 1F + 23 floors + roof | Client: Al Hamra Real Estate Development LLC Main Contractor: Al Hamra Construction
Co Consultant: Home of Architecture for Engineering Consultants
 The Address Dubai Mall (http://www.theaddress.com/en/hotels/the-address-dubai-mall ), Dubai UAE - a 5-star hotel attached to
Dubai Mall: LG + LGM + 43 floors + roof, | Client: Emaar Properties, Main Contractor: CSHK Hong Kong Consultant: Meinhardt
(Singapore) Pte Ltd.
 Al Mansouri Tower, Abu Dhabi UAE - 4B + G + M + 17 typical floors + roof. | Client: Mr Mohammed Sultan Al Mansouri Main
Contractor: Al Mansouri 3B Contracting Co Consultant: Hannover Engineers.
 Residential Building at Mussafah, Abu Dhabi UAE - B + G + M + 7 typical floors + HC + mechanical roof Client: Mr Abdullah Kunji
Main Contractor: Gold Land Enterprises Consultant: Crown Engineering Consultants.
 Cooperative Society Building at Safran Air Base, Abu Dhabi UAE Client: Ministry of Defense Department of Military Works Main
Contractor: Dripco Contracting & Irrigation LLC.
 Arab Aviation Hangar in Sharjah UAE Client: Juma Al Majid Group Main Contractor: Al Amjid Contracting Consultant: Australian
Aviation Group SDN. BHD
 VIP Villa at Al Mafraq Abu Dhabi UAE Client: Mr Isa Saif Al Mazrouie Main Contractor: Al Asala General Contracting Co Consultant:
Ewan Architectural & Engineering Consultancy.
 Al Mafraq Juvenile Care Centre, Abu Dhabi UAE Client: Abu Dhabi Police Main Contractor: Rushdi General Contracting Co
Consultant: Al Burj Engineering Consultants.

Project Engineer ( Mechanical) at Bin Dasmal Group – Bin Dasmal Contracting Es
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2005 to June 2008

Bin Dasmal Group one of the leading groups in the region, known for its culture of best practices. https://www.bindasmal.com/
Key Deliverables
 Participated in executing the mechanical scope of work related to installation, testing & commissioning of Mechanical systems for
building construction projects. Prepared Material submittals, Method Statements & compliance statements and conducted
technical & price evaluations for procurement of Mechanical equipment & materials
 Provided technical clarifications to customers/consultants to obtain technical submittal approval, and edit the design as
implemented and required by the site. Preparation of drawing status reports and Material Status Reports, performing quality
control and condition monitoring on-site.
 Prepared Weekly site progress report to Client / Main Contractor/ Consultant. Coordinated between client, consultant, and
subcontractor for all construction, ensuring that the project specifications, method statements, and standards are followed, and all
safety measurements are respected at the site. Participated in project management, coordination & review meetings to discuss &
resolve all problems & issues and achieve project objectives.
 Responsible for ensuring a smooth handing over by clearing the punch list items
Projects:
 Residential/Commercial & Car Park Building in Al Nahda Dubai UAE - G+ 13| Client: HE Salem Al Kaabi Main Contractor: SS Lootah
Contracting Co Consultants: Ian Banham & Associates and Hannover Consulting Engineers.
 Labor Accommodation at Al Quoz Dubai UAE - LG + G + 2 Client: First Security Group Main Contractor: Bhatia General Contracting
Co Consultant: Hilal Engineering Consultants.
 Building at Media City Dubai UAE - 2B + G + 5 Client: GCP Holdings (FZ) LLC Main Contractor: Bhatia General Contracting Co
Consultant: Team 90 Architectural Engineering Consultants.
 Residential Building at Marsha Dubai UAE - LG + G + 5 Client: GCP Holdings (FZ) LLC Main Contractor: Bhatia General Contracting
Co Consultant: Archicon.

Air-Conditioing Project Engineer at Comfortline Systems Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • June 2003 to February 2005

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Kakatiya University
  • June 2003
High school or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Kakatiya University
  • January 2003

Specialties & Skills

Mechanical Design
Construction Management
Project Management
Project Engineering
Construction Management
Testing and Commissioning
Technical Management
Project Management
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MECHANICAL
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT WORKS
PLUMBING
PROCUREMENT

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Telugu
Native Speaker
Urdu
Expert

Hobbies

  • Reading Books, Travelling, learning new things