Elado Chouity, ELV Project Manager

Elado Chouity

ELV Project Manager

Sogelec MEP

Location
Qatar
Education
Diploma, CISCO
Experience
16 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months

ELV Project Manager at Sogelec MEP
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2020

ELV Project Manager
Sogelec Iskan MEP Contractor, Doha, Qatar
Katara Twin Tower Hotel ( 6 Star)
Systems: Guest Room Management System, Lighting Control System, Structured Cabling System, CCTV, IPTV, Active Components, Fire Alarm System, Building Management System, Audiovisual & Background Music System, PA System, Parking Management System.
Manage the site coordination process to ensure that ELV services are delivered in accordance with the clients requirements and the respective design documents.
Manage the design deliverables from client and designers to contractors. Review contractor works program and resource plan.
Attend weekly site meetings during the construction phase of the works. Liaise regularly with the property operations teams, facilities management, casino and hospitality operations etc.
Possess good communications skills to deal daily with contractors and end users.
Good knowledge of local codes and construction practice in Qatar. Provide advise during construction of the project and issue further notices, clarifications and further design documents as necessary and for the duration of the project.
Investigate site problems related to the consultants design documents and develop solutions, in cooperation with other professionals, to overcome the problems as appropriate.
Provide regular reports on the progress of works.
Management of the rectification works and preparation and management of the defects list.
Review all as built documentation and technical manuals for completeness.
Conduct periodic inspection of the works and prepare reports as necessary of any outstanding issues to be dealt with by the alliance contractor indicating whether or not the works are in accordance with the design intent as expressed by the design documents.
Coordinate with ELV and Electrical contractors for the cable containment installation.
Monitoring of ELV installation quality.
Coordination between ELV and other trade contractors on installation sequence and coordination issues.
Site communication and problem solving in relation to installation works.

Project Manager at Crystal Networks
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2016 to November 2020

Responsible for client progress meetings on and off site, cost control, invoicing, variation claims, invoice payment resolution and conditions of contract. Also worked closely with other departmental managers to promote overall company effectiveness.
- Managed the project team including any subcontractors.
- Ensuring Projects and Programmes are executed using agreed standards & processes.
- Reviewed and approved all project documentation.
- Resolved any problems and issues that arose.
- Undertook all monthly project financial cost reporting.
- Preparing status reports for use in communication to stakeholders. - Escalating issues and areas of concern to senior managers. - Ensured staff and sub contractors timesheets were accurately completed.
- Generating Work Packages and Work Instructions. - Provided project support for all off site activities.

Chief Technology Officer/Project Manager at Power Storm For Automation & Decoration
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2014 to July 2016

- Ensuring proper performance and effectiveness of systems and demonstrating adequate planning of Low Current Systems including but not limited to Home Automation, Music System, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, CCTV, Access Control, Access Gates, UPS, Controllers, Master Clock, Staff Paging Systems and PA Systems, etc).
- Participating in the development of Low current systems (Home Automation, Music Systems, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, CCTV, Access door, UPS, Controller systems, etc) as well as related policies and procedures.
- Supervising Power Storm’s activities and ensuring a proper implementation of the related low current systems policies and procedures.
- Evaluating Electronics / Low current supplier’s contracts.
- Ensuring the regular verification, implementation, maintenance, and functionally of the low current system to avoid and resolve any occurring problems.
- Ensuring the installation, maintenance and monitoring of systems in addition to a proper organization, and documentation of low current systems.
- Making sure all backups are well protected to avoid any risks of data loss.
- Recommending development plans for Low Current systems in order to meet Power Storm’s required level of efficiency.
- Preparing and submitting to MES all work reports, work orders and related documents.

MEP/ Low Current Manager at Tectronics
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2012 to August 2014

Developing the market by enhancing the relationship and increasing product brand awareness for:
Ilight Automation System, AMX System and BMS.
- Installing and programming all types of Low Current Systems such as:
- Cooper Control Systems (Lights, Curtains…)
- AMX Control Systems (Music, FCU/AHU…)
- Pumps Control Systems ( ITT Lowara)
- Fire Alarms Systems
- CCTV Systems and Access control Systems
- Networking/Servers
- Integration For all LC Systems PLC/SCADA/ERP/BMS
- Preparing all sorts of AutoCAD drawings related to electrical and LC Systems.
- Installing all types of electrical DB’s (MCC panels, SMDB, Sub and Main Stations…) These panels were installed, terminated, tested and commissioned by us and approved by Kahramaa.
- Following up and coordinating with the manager and the team on site to meet the requirements
and satisfaction of the end user.

System Application Engineer (Programmer) at Ghazzaoui
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2010 to August 2012

System Application Engineer (Programmer)
Training in Lebanon (May till June)
-Developing the market by enhancing the relationship and increasing product brand awareness for: Bticino Wiring Devices, Bticino Home Automation System, Bticino Intercom System, Crabtree Wiring Devices, AMX Automation, Siemens EIB, Vantage Automation, Katko Isolators, Ardic Cable Tray, Gepico PVC Conduits, Jedda Cables, LG Busbar Trunking.BMS.

-Develop and manage Technical Relationship with main suppliers

-Developing strategies, business plan for Automation Qatary Market

-Developing sales as per the set targets.

-Setting product budgets as per Market feasibility

-Building a strong and friendly relationship with customers, end user, consultants, architects and Interior designers

-Conducting product presentations and provide trainings for Technicians.

-Following up all enquiries, offers, orders, stock Orders and deliveries.

-Providing technical support, assistance on site when needed.

-Design for Home Automation Systems: Light Control, Shutters Control, Temp Control, Music System, Intrusion System, Intercom System.

Skills & Expertise (Trained in Dubai)
1. Schneider Structure Cabling Certified Installer
2. KNX Certified Partner- Germany
3. AMX Automation System Certified Installer
4. Vantage Automation System Certified Installer
5. Bticino Automation System Certified Installer
6. Legrand Automation System Certified Installer
7. Expert in AutoCAD
8. Expert in Microsoft Office

IT Administrator and Support at Ministry Of Education
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2009 to December 2011

April 2009 - December 2011 - Ministry Of Education - Unesco - Lebanon
IT Administrator and Support
* IT Administrator.
* Hardware and Software Configuration.
* Cisco Switching.
* Networking.
* Design configuration and administration in support of on-going projects.
* Achieve agreed targets in terms of quality, time and cost.
* GIS.

External Service Officer at Domtech IT Solutions
  • November 2007 to December 2009

November 2007 - December 2009 - Domtech IT Solutions - Mansourieh, Lebanon
External Service Officer
* Technician and network engineer to respond and satisfy all kind of customer's needs.
* Follow up and coordination with workshop manager regarding all hardware / software maintenance needed to the clients' firms or home users satisfaction.

* Follow up and coordination with all the salesmen of the firm to insure best delivery and installation and configuration of all kind of new sold items.

* Managing the DSL applications and connection installation for the clients dealing with TERRANET, SODETEL, IDM, CYBERIA and all others internet providers.
* Managing the maintenance contracts renewal and / or follow up.
* Installation and configuration for the OVI system for Nokia.

Education

Diploma, CISCO
  • at New Horizons
  • December 2009

 CCNA (Cisco® Certified Network Associate).  CCIE (CCIE Routing & Switching).  CCNP (CCNP Security former CCSP).

Diploma, MCITP(Microsoft® Certified Information Technology Professional).
  • at New Horizons
  • September 2009

 MCITP (Microsoft® Certified Information Technology Professional).  Technology Specialist (MCTS)  Windows server 2008 Active directory  Network Infrastructure

Diploma, MCITP
  • at New Horizons
  • September 2009

 MCITP (Microsoft® Certified Information Technology Professional).  Technology Specialist (MCTS)  Windows server 2008 Active directory  Network Infrastructure

Bachelor's degree,
  • January 2009

2006-2009 AUST Beirut, Lebanon * Electrical Engineer.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Collège de la Sagesse
  • January 2005

2002-2005 Collège de la Sagesse Jdeideh, Lebanon

High school or equivalent,
  • at Collège du Saint Coeurs
  • January 2002

1997-2002 Collège du Saint Coeurs Ain Najem, Lebanon * Complementary Classes.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Collège Zahrat El Ihsan
  • January 1997

1990-1997 Collège Zahrat El Ihsan Achrafieh, Lebanon * Primary Classes.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Secondary Classes

* Secondary Classes.

Specialties & Skills

Schneider Structure Cabling Certified Installer
KNX Certified Partner
System Software
AutoCAD Drawings
MS Office Automation
AUTOCAD
BUDGETS
CABLING
DEVELOPING SALES
ENGINEER
FEASIBILITY
MICROSOFT OFFICE
MS OFFICE
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
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