MEP Manager
Hill International
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :49 years, 9 أشهر
May 2014 - Present: MEP Manager
As MEP Manager I lead the effort in coordinating and managing the MEP trades on major construction projects.
Working with the Project teams to ensure successful completion of all MEP trade work.
Responsibilities: • Estimate and scope MEP trades during pre-construction
• Review Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Ground-breaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation
activities, including cost and resource loading
• Work with Site Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans
• Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation
• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Field Staff
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed
• Represent The company in regard to the MEP process at weekly Owners and contractors meetings
• Supervise, develop and mentor project staff, if applicable
• Take overall responsibility for the performance of all MEP trades
• Supervise review and coordination of submittals and shop drawings
My primary purpose as Construction Delivery Integrator was to Head the MEP Division, develop
logistical plans to ensure alignment of the portfolio logistics teams, handling project-specific logistics.
To this end, my responsibilities included:
Head the MEP Division
Control of Budgets.
Assist in the delivery and integration of the production stage design, manufacture and
assembly to meet performance targets.
Implement project-specific strategies for safety, risk, quality, and environmental impact.
Selection and control of sub-contractors
Site managing all MEP staff and sub-contractors
Support the Co-ordination Manager in ensuring project priorities are established and
communicated.
Maximize production output through efficient site organisation.
Carrying out Site Safety Tours, ensuring all staff adhere to H & S legislation and project
directives.
Co-ordination with the portfolio, construction and commissioning teams, as well as suppliers,
to manage information requirements (both inputs and outputs) and to ensure safe production.
Liaison with externally appointed site-safety representatives on a regular basis.
Identifying and reporting engineering issues, including change and deviations from the GCR.
Ensuring full co-operation and co-ordination between all subordinates, suppliers and parties
on site.
Review method statements and risk assessments for compliance.
Ensure that identified risks have been adequately addressed.
Review and comment on inspection and test plans and proposals for corrective work,
addressing and resolving non-conformances.
Ensuring that the Portfolio Team are informed of logistical/temporary works so as to plan
accordingly.
Supporting the Logistics and facilities managers in the development and implementation of
strategy for project logistics and airport interfaces.
Contributing critical input to Portfolio Team meetings on the issues of H&S, integration
between teams and site- wide logistics.
Attending site-safety consultations and reviewing supplier's safety documentation, monitoring
its maintenance.
Assist and coordinate the selection of the key staff required to fill both Technical and Administrative posts and establishing the organization structure of the project with HRD/ Project Managers.
Produce detailed overall Staff / Labor requirements for all the projects under my control.
Ensure that the client is properly billed and those payments are received in a timely manner for all projects.
Coordinate and optimize the utilization of resources, equipment, material, tools etc. within projects.
Ensure that all contractual and legal matters related to the projects are dealt with properly and promptly, seeking advice and guidance from General Manager as necessary.
Ensure the proper conduct of all administrative and man-management roles required by Group policy and local labor laws.
Maintain under regular review the mobilization / demobilization plans of the projects in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and the utilization of resources in other locations / projects.
Monitor Engineering department services (Engineering, drawings, surveying, value Engineering) related to projects under my control.
Monitor, identify, and analyze all projects costs with a view of facilitating the completion of the projects at minimum cost and within budget limit.
Monitor Material Procurement activities for all projects under my control.
Ensure that the project quality system properly and efficiently satisfies the requirements of the Contract.
And in addition as Country Manager
As country manager I ensure my office operations align with the organization's mission, strategic objectives and policies.
Specific duties include managing staff, overseeing projects, ensuring the organization follows local laws and regulations, liaising with management at the main office and providing reports on activities.
Ensuring proper financial controls are in place and representing the organization at meetings.
The MEP and manufacturing group employed 850 people with an annual turnover in excess of AED 500M. In this role I took full responsibility for the execution of all projects and the co-ordination of departmental central services to achieve same. Acting as No. 1 to the Managing Director, I selected, interviewed and assigned new members of skilled staff, including the arrangement of recruiting drives. I also took responsibility for managing profit and loss.
All Project Managers, Engineering and Drafting Departments would report through me as we strived to improve our day-to-day management focus and communications. I oversaw the installation and commissioning of HV/LV switch gear installations, including ABB and Schneider equipment, as well as HVAC installations and plumbing. I also over- saw all MEP project Installations Managers and provided support for POD and Precast Concrete Engineering.
June 2009 - Sept 2009 Northcroft Middle East
Snr Contracts Manager (3 Month Emergency Contract)
On Contract to Alder Besix on Yas Island, working on the Ferrari Project, providing cover for emergency leave.
I was working as No 1 to the MEP General Manager, ensuring the smooth running of all MEP sites, from start-up to completion. The values of the contracts ranged from 500, 000AED to 500, 000, 000AED. My duties included:
Attending meeting with clients and main contractors on behalf of the Company.
Chairing regular site, progress and planning meetings.
Selection and recruitment of staff from Project Managers down to Labour to ensure sufficient staffing resource for each project requirement.
Taking responsibility for all Office and Senior Staff welfare.
Coordinating with the design and drawing departments.
Ensuring that all agreed engineering standard practices were implemented.
Coordinating with the Commercial Manager and Project managers ensuring targets were met.
Responsible for creating and overseeing the Facilities Department
Selecting suitable sub-contractors for required tasks.
Arranging all Plant and Transportation.
Introducing and overseeing the introduction of the Infrastructure & Maintenance Departments.
Implementing and ensuring strict adherence to company policies.
I was responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of a £2M MEP design and build project, constructing a Data Center for the Government on an initial 12 month contract, in Andover. Reporting directly to the Clients MD (Atos Origin Ltd) and to the MD of EME Ltd. As well as attending all progress meetings and authoring status reports, I was tasked with arranging all staff, labour and subcontractors for supply and installation of the following materials:
2 x Diesel Generators
3 X UPS
1 x Battery Backup Room
Installation of a Computer Clean Room, including, airflow, small power and lighting, and fibre optic cables.
All MEP (M&E) & HVLV installation throughout the complex.
Nov 2006 -March 2007:
Working for the Caribbean’s largest Security Company, based on Cayman. I was employed on a 3-month contract to perform purchase review, for all of the companies’ outlets throughout the Caribbean (Cayman, Bermuda, Miami and Bahamas), as well as establishing satellite distribution organization in Miami, to minimize materials costs and distribution.
Reporting Directly to the Managing Director
Projects included:
Project managing a luxurious new Design & Build Residential M&E Project in Wakefield (£1.3mil Project).
Construction of a Multi-Story Car Park for Leeds St James Hospital (£2.4mil Project).
Consultant on a Luxury Hotel New Build in Stoke.
Answering directly to the Project Director, I was working on the Manchester joint Hospital Project, with a total budget of £27M for the project. I was responsible for the Energy Centre, at £9.2mil of the project allocation.
Arranging power supplies for the whole Hospital project.
Managing a small staff of engineers, QS, CAD, site supervisors, and around 200 subcontractors.
Ensuring my own staff and all subcontractors adhered to Health and Safety rules.
Overseeing the on-time and in-budget delivery of my section.
Clarke Electrical was established in 1981, when I left the Royal Naval after nine years of successful service. I developed the company slowly, while retaining a full-time position as an Electronic Engineer and Area Manager, but by early 1983, Clarke Electrical and its services were in such demand that I focused on it full-time and employed a team of dedicated and highly-skilled staff of 6 MEP engineers and 16 electricians.
As well as being one of the major Electrical Contractors in the Rotherham and Sheffield areas, and a leading competitor in the South Yorkshire area itself, we also took on projects as Main Contractor, and have completed projects ranging from £50, 000 up to £3.5M. I personally reviewed every job, conducted initial site visits, and supervised all commissioning.
Projects Included
Industrial Commercial and Domestic maintenance and installation (up to £3.5M contracts).
Security installations in all types of property, to BS4737 and Nacoss Standards.
Car showrooms, mechanical and body shops, including spray booths, ovens, dust and exhaust extraction.
Heating and ventilation installation
A/C Installation.
Manufactured modular and system buildings, site cabins etc.
I acted as an area manager, assisting with all facets relating to the successful operation of many branches of this popular gaming, betting, retail and leisure company.
1974 - 1981:
Served on board Diesel Electric, And Polaris Submarines.
Radio Operation and Maintenance
Ordinance Electrical Artificer.
Control Installation and Maintenance Artificer.
Achieved Rank of SD Lieutenant Submarines
Electrical Project Management and Engineering