IRFAN ASHRAF, Deputy Manager Projects

IRFAN ASHRAF

Deputy Manager Projects

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd.

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical
Experience
16 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months

Deputy Manager Projects at Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since April 2018

As a Deputy Manager Projects, I am responsible for assisting General Manager Projects, Leasing, Retail and Construction Team for preparation of feasibility reports of New Retails Outlets, Yearly Planning, Coordination with Principal Designer, Consultants, developing of Capex and Budgeting, Procurement Management, Monitoring Progress and Handing over of Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Arranging meetings on Design, Coordination and Project Timelines with Architecture/Interior Design Consultants and MEP Consultants.

Preparation of Financial costing and Estimates of projects, Capex, Projects Budgets, yearly project Schedules and timelines of projects to support in achievement of strategic objectives.

Preparation of Ongoing and upcoming Projects Progress Reports and Monthly Presentation on Project Milestones, Deliverables, Cost, Risks and issues.

Following up with departments, vendors, consultants in all Project related matters for continuing projects operations.

Ensuring timely submission of all project submittal and obtaining approvals of samples, shop drawings and schedules.

Receiving all projects related instructions from Head of Department, communicate and arranging effective actions in coordination with Management.

OFM Items scheduling and procurement according to the consultant’s specifications and timely delivery at site.

Ensuring projects are executing according to the given timeline, budget and quality in coordination with regional project team.

Ensuring timely close-out of projects including attending of punch list and submission of all close-out documents contains measurement sheets, Variation Orders, testing reports, warranties and O&M Manuals.

Project Manager - Civil MEP at Arif Shah Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2017 to April 2018

As a Manager Projects I am responsible for assisting CEO, General Manager Projects and Contracts Team in Review of MEP Design Drawings, Planning, Coordination, Cost Control, Execution and Handing over of Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Attending regular meetings on Design, Coordination and Work Progress, with Client, Consultants and Contractors.

Monitoring Projects Budgets, Schedules, oversee performance to ensure on time, quality and on budget execution.

Review and Analyze Drawings, Specifications and statement of Works for projects resource planning and scheduling.

Ensuring Health and Safety requirements are provided are complying with authorities regulations.

Following up with departments, vendors, consultants in all Project related matters for continuing projects operations.

Ensuring timely submission of all project submittal and obtaining approvals of samples, shop drawings and schedules.

Receiving all projects related instructions from client, communicate and arranging effective actions in coordination with Management.

Maintaining project status and Issuance of Weekly/Monthly Project Report to Client and all stakeholders.

Managing Project Closeout, submission of Final Bill, Measurement verification, Testing and Commissioning Reports.

Assistant Project Manager at Arif Shah Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2015 to December 2017

As Assistant Manager Projects I am responsible for assisting Sr. Manager Projects in Review of MEP Design Drawings, Planning, Coordination, Cost Control, Execution and Handing over of Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing assistance for Review of MEP Design Drawings, BOQs and Specifications.

Coordination with MEP Consultants and Architect Team for finalization of Design.

Pre-Qualification of Bidders, Issuance of Tender, Cost Control Sheets.

Development of Comparative Statement for Equipment Suppliers.

Development of Project Schedule and Owner Furnished Material Schedule with coordination of Contractor.

Daily Monitoring of Project Execution stage and Coordination with Resident Engineer.

Resolve daily site queries with coordination of Architect and MEP Consultants.

Material Submittal Approvals and Variation Orders.

Issuance of Weekly Project Report to Client.

Arrangement of Site Visits and Weekly meeting with Client and Consultants, Minutes of Weekly Meeting.

Design Engineer (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection) at Al-Jazirah Engineers & Consultants
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2014 to December 2015

Assisted Senior Mechanical Engineers; provide assistance for delivery of high quality mechanical designing proposals for different nature of projects including Design and Drawing development, Cost Estimation, Material and Equipment Specification, Bill of Quantities, Design Analysis report.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and designing of mechanical systems through Design-build and bid processes.

Planning, Design and Development of complete HVAC systems including Package air conditioning unit and Split Air-conditioning unit, Air Handling unit, Fan coil unit, chilled water system.

Heat Load Calculation (HAP-Carrier), Equipment selection, Duct Design & Sizing (ASHRAE, SMACNA),

Pipe Design & Sizing, Pump Head Calculation, proposed and shop Drawings, Specifications, Equipment schedules, Materials & Fittings quantity take off.

Design and development of fire protection system including Sprinklers system, Hose reel cabinet, Dry risers, Wet risers and Foam system, Fire Extinguishing Systems & Fire Pumps (Diesel Pump, Jockey Pump & Electric motor Pump) as per NFPA and Royal Commission Regulations & standards)

Planning, Design and Development of Plumbing systems including hot and cold water supply system, drainage system, storm water drainage system, Booster pumping station, Transfer pump and controls.

Design submittal Preparation, Pump Head calculations, water Heater and sanitary items selection, loading Unit Calculations & Pipe Sizing, Materials, Fittings and Valves quantity take off.

Project Engineer (Mechanical) at Enerzone Engineering Services
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 2010 to December 2013

Joined as Senior Mechanical Draftsman and crafted an upward growth curve to merit promotion to the position of Projects Engineer, through exceptional performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, Design and Development of complete Mechanical systems including HVAC systems, power generations, Co-generation systems, heat recovery system, RO and desalination plants, Fire Fighting system, Chilled water systems.

Energy Audit and conservation, KDA water networks for Pharmaceutical, textile and commercial buildings.

Provide assistance to senior Engineers for Project feasibilities, planning and development and feasibility report.


Prepare complete HVAC, Firefighting, Process Piping Design and Drawings.

Prepare proposed construction and as built Mechanical services drawings.

Development of schematic diagram & system P&IDs.

Prepared BOQs and check preservation status of Equipments at site with coordination of suppliers.

Carried out site inspection on completed works with Electrical Coordinator & Contractors in accordance with the approved shop drawings.

Execution & supervision of all Mechanical works either it be internal or external services. Conducts routine site inspection and ensure completion of related phase within the specified time of schedule.

Attended site meetings concerning the progress of project and preparation of progress report.

MEP Draftsman at KP & Associates
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2008 to October 2010

Collection of data from site and developed site survey reports.
Assist engineers for cooling and heating load calculation.
Calculate duct sizing using ductulator.
Developed MEP services proposed and as built drawings.
Developed X-ref as per company standard.
Calculate Bill of Quantities.
Supervise site team and coordination with clients and contractor.
Coordinate with other departments.
Submit finalized design to the concern official.

HVAC Draftsman at Air Flow Specialists
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2007 to June 2008

Collection of data from site and developed drawings on Autocad.
Calcualte Duct and pipe sizing.
Prepare Civil, Plumbing, HVAC and Piping drawings.
Plant room and equipments layout
Sections and Elevations of plan
Developed X-ref as per standard.
Bill of Quantities.
Site Surveys.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical
  • at NED University of Engineering & Technology
  • March 2013

Bachelors of Technology (B-Tech)

Diploma, Mechanical
  • at Government College of Technology S.I.T.E
  • June 2007

Bayt Tests

English for Business Skills Test
Score 62%

Specialties & Skills

Plumbing
Electro mechanical
AutoCAD
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
AutoCAD 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013
HVAC Load Calculation & Duct Design
Carrier HAP / McQuay / Elite
ASHRAE / SMACNA / NFPA / IPC / IBC / IMC
Quality Management & Control
Project Management

Social Profiles

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Intermediate

Memberships

Pakistan HVACR Scociety
  • Lifetime Member
  • April 2016

Training and Certifications

Finance for Non-Finance Manager (Training)
Training Institute:
Ideas - Center of Excellence
Date Attended:
October 2019
Effective Communication Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Ideas - Center of Excellence
Date Attended:
March 2019
Duration:
6 hours
Certified Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019
HVAC Design & Drawings Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
Valid Until:
January 2020
Computer Aided Project Management with PRIMAVERA P6 (Training)
Training Institute:
CEMG - NED University of Engineering & Technology
Date Attended:
March 2016
Duration:
12 hours
Microsoft Project Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
AutoCAD 2D & 3D (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2007
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Reading Technical magazines
  • Watching movies and Travelling
  • Internet surfing and Games