MEP Manager
Generic Engineering Technologies (GET)
Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months
Project Handled:
•Qatar Airways Accommodation (Old Airport)
•New Naval Base Project
•AL Mesilla Resort & VIP SPA
•AL Wakra Hotels
• Leadership and Team Management: Oversee and manage a team of MEP Project Engineers and installation personnel on-site, ensuring efficient coordination and collaboration with excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
• Planning/ scheduling Skills: Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates all phases of engineering work in the MEP services of a project. Lead & performs work which may include resolving technical issues and coordination with Designer and Client to workout conflicting design requirements.
• Cost Control: had achieved a 30% reduction in MEP activity costs by optimizing manpower, enhancing supervision efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
• Efficient Resource Management: Organizes project staff by recruiting & selecting internal and external MEP resources, optimizing their usage and assigning responsibilities for effective project execution, while orienting and training them as required.
• Status Reports: Preparing comprehensive status reports to reflect progress of accomplished project works.
• HSE Compliance: Maintains Safe environment by enforcing procedures, rules & regulations ensuring full compliance to HSE Instructions.
• Quality Control & Standards Adherence: Responsible for ensuring that all project work aligns with established quality standards and adheres to contract specifications, including materials/ equipment and Shop drawings submittals.
• Clients/ Consultant Meetings: Attend regular meetings with consultants and clients, advocating for the company's interests and negotiating project deliverables, aiming to secure favorable outcomes for the company with a proactive defensive strategy.
• Comprehensive Engineering Oversight: Manage all aspects of MEP engineering for the project, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Maintains Deliverance & company reputation by complying with legal regulations and delivering the work with integrity in time and according to required specifications.
• Sub-contractor Supervision: Manage all MEP sub-contractors, monitor their work progress, and assess billings and claims for variations.
• System Commissioning & Close-out Documents: Supervise & monitor the commissioning process of MEP systems to ensure proper functionality and operation. Contribute to successful project handover by ensuring the completion of MEP project documentation and required close-out procedure.
Project Handled: Title: Qatar Foundation Head Quarters & Strategic Studies Center Client: M/s Qatar Foundation Project Manager: M/s ASTAD Consultant: M/s Louis Berger
•Mechanical Engineering Mastery: Orchestrated the comprehensive management of mechanical engineering and drafting tasks, overseeing plumbing, drainage, fire-fighting, HVAC, and chilled water systems for the project.
•Strategic Meeting Engagement: Actively participated in both weekly and daily meetings, collaborating with client representatives, consultants, and the main contractor to ensure seamless communication and project alignment.
•Technical Solutions Leadership: Took charge of engaging in specialized technical meetings aimed at addressing design discrepancies and deficiencies alongside the project designer. Introduced and executed on-site design solutions efectively.
•Rigorous Submittal Oversight: Scrutinized and provided approval for materials and equipment submittals, meticulously prepared by dedicated engineers, ensuring compliance with project standards.
•Drawing Precision Assurance: Thoroughly examined, approved, and supervised the production of various drawings, including shop drawings, builders' work drawings, and coordination drawings. Adhered rigorously to the project timeline and site requirements.
•Quality Drawing Adherence: Upheld an unwavering focus on drawing quality, aligning each detail with the established project criteria to maintain the highest standards.
•Up-to-date Information Integration: Skillfully incorporated the most recent information from the main contractor/consultant into the generated drawings, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
•Procurement Insights Contribution: Ofered valuable insights to the Procurement Department, contributing to equipment specifications and quantity decisions with a keen understanding of project requirements.
•Technical Installation Guidance: Provided expert advice to the Construction Manager and team, ofering specific technical prerequisites for the smooth installation of specialized equipment.
•Holistic Collaboration: Worked closely with the Construction team to seamlessly integrate technical prerequisites from other package contractors and relevant authorities, fostering eficient cross-functional collaboration.
Project Handled: Title: VIVA BAHRIA 3, 4, 5 Towers - The Pearl, Qatar Client: M/s Dorrat Al Doha (Qatar Islamic Bank) Project Manager: M/s Hill International Consultant: M/s Arab Engineering Bureau - AEB
•Tender Project Evaluation and Pricing: Participated in the pricing and evaluation of mechanical systems for tender projects, encompassing the assessment of BOQs, tender drawings, and project specifications.
•Authority Coordination for Approvals: Liaised with local authorities (Ashghal, QCDD, Kahramaa) for the approval of service drainage, plumbing, fire-fighting, and HVAC drawings, as well as service connections.
•Stakeholder Meeting Coordination: Coordinated and actively participated in regular meetings with clients, authorities, and consultants to ensure efective communication and project alignment.
•Mechanical and Plumbing System Design Review: Conducted thorough design and analysis reviews of mechanical and plumbing systems, including waste manhole networks, underground piping networks, HVAC components, and more.
•Surface Drainage Design Expertise: Designed surface drainage solutions for extensive areas, including runof coeficient calculations, storm intensity assessments, soakaway design (trench and circular), and gully spacing determinations.
•Calculations and Drawings for Approval: Produced meticulous design calculations and shop drawings, submitting them for consultant review and approval across air conditioning, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems.
•Technical Material Submittal Preparation: Prepared comprehensive technical material submittals for air conditioning, plumbing, drainage, and fire-fighting systems, aligning them meticulously with project and design specifications.
•Supervision and Resource Allocation: Took complete responsibility for overseeing daily mechanical work carried out by subordinates. Managed task scheduling, resource allocation, and accuracy of work, and addressed operational issues.
•Supplier Compliance and Documentation: Ensured suppliers provided compliance statements and replies to technical submittals in adherence to project conditions. Coordinated documentation acquisition from manufacturers, suppliers, and clients.
•As-Built Drawings and Documentation: Led the provision of as-built drawings and comprehensive operations & and maintenance documents, facilitating accurate post-project records and future maintenance.
•Subcontractor Work Monitoring: Monitored subcontractor work progress, reviewing their advancements and claims to ensure alignment with project objectives. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
PROJECT: AL MAKTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- DLC HEAD QUARTERS AND OFFICE PARK BUILDINGS- JEBEL ALI- UAE.
Client : M/s Dubai Civil Aviation DCA
Main Contractor : M/s Mak Kharafi and Sons
Consultant : M/s Dar Al Handasah
Position Held: Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Working knowledge of applicable standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA and NFPA codes as applied to Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems, including air handlers, fans, pumps, hot and chilled water systems, building plumbing and fire protection.
- Calculation of design parameters as Heat load (manual and via Carrier E-20-HAP), Chilled water pipe sizing, Sizing of Ducting/grill diffuser louver, fresh air and recirculation cfm.
- Plumbing system design pipe sizing and head loss for HVAC chilled water piping, water Supply and storm water drainage piping system.
- Water supply and sewage pump selection including design of sewage pump station and wet well sizing.
- Raising Technical Information Enquiry/ SCR to the Consultant, and sorting out with him Technical problems dealing with the materials and drawings.
- Well versed knowledge in studying consultant drawings and quantity take off in Plumbing, Fire fighting and HVAC system.
- Prompt ordering of materials for the site as per the approved material submittal, technical specifications and approved contract drawings. Ensure accordingly the availability of all materials and Equipment in a timely manner for construction activities.
- Preparing progress reports and manpower schedule. Monitor, make requisition & timely follow material to avoid delay.
- Co-ordination with Civil defense body for Fire Fighting installation and ensure compliance with specifications and NFPA standards
- Checked and verified ventilation parameters, i.e. static pressure, CFM, air velocity
required for duct sizing...
- Dealing with customers enquiries regarding ventilation and air conditioning requirements, studying their shop drawings and confirming design parameters which leads to select the proper equipment such chilled water pumps, VAV’s, fans and other company products.
- Coordinates with consultants and other contractors. Conducting technical meetings with them in order to grant products approval and listing.
- Prepares and checks material submittals and quotations prior to send to contractors.
- Gives presentations and demonstrations to the prospective clients; handling various techno-commercial functions for securing projects.
-Selects and performs the sale of all products and systems handled by the company, i.e. supply & exhaust fans, chilled water pumps, VAV box, AHU, FCU, duct heaters …
- Fan Selection using software like PENN (Centrifugal fans) & WOLTER (axial fans). Pumps selection using TACO software.
- Represented the company and attended all necessary meetings as key contact with the client, consultant, suppliers & sub-contractors.
- Appointed tasks & planning schedules for all sub-contractors and staff on site.
- Supervised installation of AHU, central units, pumps and pipe works.
- Supervised & checked installation of various ducts types and accessories, cold and hot water supply systems, drainage and storm water piping system.
- Site and store visit for installation and material inspections.
- Supervised & verified all technical materials & shop drawings submittals for plumbing/ FF.
- Calculations of CFM, Duct Size, Routing of Ducts GPM and head for booster systems according to client’s requirement.
- Coordination of design activities between project team Architects, consultants and Drafters.
Project Thesis: A complete fundamental, practical, and financial study for the design of an ice rink resort. This study discusses the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration system, including the design of the ice generation process, and the related construction requirements and financial elements.