Jalal Fawzi AbuLaban, MEP Manager- Estimation & Business Development

Jalal Fawzi AbuLaban

MEP Manager- Estimation & Business Development

MOBCO Group

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechatronics (Electromechanical) Engineering
Experience
22 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 9 Months

MEP Manager- Estimation & Business Development at MOBCO Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since August 2023

Managing, developing and monitoring the performance of the Estimation, Engineering and Design teams, to achieve and assure the top Management objectives and prospects for MEP in Construction sector. Reporting to Managing Director.

Duties including:

• Analyze and identify key areas of improvement and apply cost estimation techniques to drive cost reductions and aid operational processes and efficiency.
• Assign responsibilities to the team on each Tender.
• Identify Tender’s risks and their order of magnitude.
• Select, supervise and appraise the Estimation team, based on the skills & education; and provide support & training.
• Prepare, submit and discuss the Tender closing sheet with the Managing Director; to ensure the timely submission of the Tender.
• Develop and strength the local as well as international MEP manufacturers/suppliers and sub-contractors’ data base.
• Assist the Construction team in evaluating and pricing the Project’s variation orders and additional works as required.
• Liaise with the Procurement department to negotiate with approved MEP vendors / suppliers and subcontractors for various supplies / material as per project (pre/post Tender).
• Prepare and generates monthly progress reports highlighting Tender wins/ losses (indicating reasons) for review and verification of the Management.
• Evaluate and make decision regarding venders/ suppliers and subcontractors major MEP item offers.

Tendering Manager at Philadelphia Solar LLC
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2022 to March 2023

Managing, leading and develop Tendering department, to implement the management objectives and expectations in Solar/ PV Business. Reporting to CCO & CEO.

Duties including:

• Plan and develop local as well as international tendering department activities as per the Sales Policy.
• Prepare, submit and discuss the tender closing sheet with the CCO.
• Oversee analysis of past performance on Tenders and establish estimating standards for all future Tenders based on such analysis.
• Conducting on-going PV market research and mapping across the industry to identify prospective Clients and remain up-to-date with market developments.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts and closing deals with Clients.
• Build-up, maintain and strengthen contact with Client's key personnel and decision makers; and focus efforts to generate new opportunities in the PV business, and reporting to the Top Management.
• Participating in related Conferences and Events in Jordan and aboard.
• Contact, visit and establish solid relationships with international Contractors, to pursuit new deals in their Countries in the Renewable Energy sector.
• Lead the handing over meetings to transfer awarded Projects data to the Construction team; and provide them with the technical support during the execution period.

MEP Project Director at Ahmad Yousef Al-Tarawneh and Partner Co. Ltd.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2019 to January 2022

Roll- out Projects for Energy Efficiency in Public Building In Jordan- EEPB- (Package 3 Ministry of Education)

Leading and managing the Construction, Operations, Technical, and Engineering divisions, to assure the implementation of the Projects Management Department’s objectives.

Project Director Duties:

• Managing, monitoring & coordinating Project’s activities throughout the Project lifecycle; so as to assure the implementation of the Projects Management Department’s objectives, to achieve or even exceed Project’s specifications & standards; and take appropriate decisions to reform the implementation process.
• Oversee all aspects of the day to day management of construction and inspection activities to assure the compatibility with the approved work plan. In addition to coordination and communication with all Project’s stakeholders.
• Leading the Project Progress Meetings with Employer & Consultants representatives.
• Perform Project Payments Schedules and Cash Flow.
• Define Project activity constraints and assumptions; and apply value engineering, as appropriate.
• Assure the implementation of both QA/QC and HSE plans; and preparation of daily & monthly progress reports.
• Negotiation & preparation of Sub-Contractors Agreements. Control and secure the implementation of Sub-Contractors duties as per Project’s work plan and delivery dates.
• Coordination with Authorities to facilitate the execution of the Project activities, including related Ministries, GAM, and DISCO’s…
• Supervising the preparation of the Design, Shop Drawings & Material Submittals.
• Running the Procurement process of the entire Project's Materials and Resources.

Business Development Duties:

• Managing, supervising and guiding the Sales & Marketing teams, to maintain excellent relationships with core Clients from all sectors.
• Attending face-to-face meetings with Client's key personnel & decision makers.
• Assisting Tendering Department in preparing cost estimate related to MEP/ PV works.
• Consultation and coordination with GM to enlarge Company market share.

Technical & Estimation Manager at Blue Stars for Green Energy
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 2018 to September 2019

Leading and managing the Construction/ Operations, Technical & Engineering, as well as Sales & Marketing Divisions to achieve Company's objectives and growth for the Renewable Energy business.

Duties including:

• Managing the Engineering, Operations and Sales Divisions, so as they perform their duties to the required standards.
• Coordinate all Technical matters between Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Sub-Contractors to solve any potential problems.
• Organizing, supervising and coordinating the work of subordinates in the project.
• Supervising the preparation of Projects Work Plans & Progress Reports.
• Make decisions that required providing the entire Project's Materials and Resources.
• Follow up the implementation of Project activities and take appropriate decisions to reform the implementation process.
• Monitor Projects costs and makes decisions to comply with the cost plan.
• Supervising and guiding the Sales & Marketing, to maintain excellent relationships with core Clients from all sectors.
• Supervising the entire Tendering process, and prepare the Tender's Closing Form.
• Negotiate and finalize Contracts and closing deals with Clients.

Business Development Manager at Future Sun for Renewable Energy
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2017 to June 2018

Sales & Marketing Department

Manage and develop the Sales & Marketing Department to achieve Company's objectives and growth for the Renewable Energy business.

Duties including:

• Identify and develop relationships with PV Customers to generate new business opportunities.
• Arrange face-to-face meetings with Client's key personnel & decision makers.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts and closing deals with Clients.
• Managing and monitoring the Sales & Marketing team performance.
• Responsible for the training and development of the Associates.
• Conducting on-going PV market research and mapping across the industry to identify prospective Clients and remain up-to-date with market developments.
• Liaise with the design and execution teams throughout the process to meet all Clients' requirements.

Business Development Manager at Toshima for Renewable Energy
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2017 to October 2017

Sales & Marketing Department

Manage and develop the Sales & Business Development process and team to ensure Company's sales targets.

Duties including:

• Understand and satisfy Customer needs and expectations to provide better opportunities for the Company.
• Ensure that the inquiries are screened and determine the required sales strategy, risk identification, and profit potential & analysis.
• Managing small scale PV Projects for private sector.
• Ensure liaison with other departments as appropriate in relation to proposals, projects, legal, financing, and other issues.
• Interact with the General Manager to maintain relationships with Clients during Project execution, especially from the point of generating additional work orders.
• Provide inputs to the Management based on PV market information to enable the Company to develop strategic plans for future Projects.

Tendering Manager (MEP) at Saudi Archirodon Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2015 to December 2016

Sales & Tendering Department

Managing the MEP tendering team to implement the regional tendering department activities & plan.

Duties including:

• Monitor & evaluate Tendring team performance.
• Review and fully understand the tender requirements and formulate the same in instructions to the tendering team; in addition to reveal and solve areas of concern.
• Prepare tender risk assessment (for selected mega projects).
• Participate in the preparation of the joint venture & pre-tender agreements (during tendering stage).
• Review and validate direct & indirect cost estimates as well as equipment schedule and method statement for the Electrical & Mechanical works.
• Prepare, submit and defend the tender closing form to the corporate sales & tendering manager/ regional manager.
• Participate in subsequent negotiations with the Client and other third parties.

Lead/ Chief Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Estimation & Technical) at AlJaber Engineering L.L.C.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2013 to July 2015

Estimation & Technical Department

Leading, coordinating and managing the MEP estimation team and resources to perform successful estimating functions for various large scale projects in all construction sectors.

Duties including:

• Prepare and submit the technical MEP proposals for the awarded Projects.
• Review the tender documents, including B.O.Q, drawings, general conditions, schedules and specifications, and coordinate with the team to complete the scope.
• Coordinating with sub-contractors and solicit them to provide their most competitive offers.
• Finalizing both direct and indirect cost estimates for the Mechanical and Electrical works.
• Supervising the final tender's technical and financial proposals.
• Assist the construction team in pricing the variation orders as required.
• Joining the tender’s meetings with the Clients, and build effective relationship with them.


Major Estimated/ Awarded Projects:

• Kahramaa- GTC/626/2014-Construction of Mega Reservoir PRPSs (Package A, B, C, D & E).
• Kahramaa- GTC/600/2013 & GTC/599/2013-Pipelines for Mega Reservoirs Corridor Main 1 (Awarded)
• NDPP/0057-Port Buildings and Infrastructure
• Ashghal- Design & Construct of New Orbital Highway Contract 3 (Awarded)
• ASTAD-PM-Construction of South Site Central Plant No. 5 (CP5)
• Qatar Cool- West Bay - District Cooling Plant 3 (Awarded).

Senior Electro-Mechanical Estimator at ALJABER ENGINEERING L.L.C.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2007 to January 2013

Estimation Department

Tendering, Estimation and Cost Control of Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection for large scale Industrial, Infrastructure and Commercial / Residential Buildings Projects, including:

1. Pumping Stations and Pipelines,
2. Oil and Gas Projects,
3. Power and Desalination Plants,
4. Muti Storey Car parks,
5. Multistorey Commercial / Residential Buildings
6. Hotel Complexes, and
7. Sewerage Treatment Plants.

Duties including:

• Review the tender documents, i.e. B.O.Q, drawings, and specifications to recognize the scope of the project.
• Preparing mechanical design drawings (in the tendering stage).
• Collecting, studying and selection of the appropriate offers for the Electrical and Mechanical works from sub-contractors, manufacturers and suppliers; with regular inquiry follow ups.
• Making cost comparison in case of multiple offers to select technically and commercially suitable proposals.
• Coordinating with MEP sub-contractors in case of main contracting jobs.
• Checking quantity take off tables (done by Q.S.) From tender drawings and documents.
• Preparing both direct and indirect cost estimates for the Mechanical works.
• Supervising the final tender's technical and financial proposals.
• Preparing early stage cost estimate for in-hands projects.
• Preparing technical method statements for mechanical works.


Major Estimated/ Awarded Projects:

• BARWA- Barwa Financial District (Main Contract Works) - Bid Package 5 (Awarded)
• ENERGY CITY QATAR- Parcel H01, Main Construction Package # 2
• ASHGHAL- Refurbishment & Upgrading Works for Various Pumping Stations (Phase 8) (Awarded)
• ASHGHAL- Temporary Package Treatment Plants (PTPs) at Various Locations
• KAHRAMAA- GTC/244/2008 Head works Construction for Duhail & Umm Qarn RPS
• QP- Gas Supply to Mesaieed Consumers
• QAFCO- 318188 Mechanical / Piping / Electrical Jobs in Melamine Plant

Electro-Mechanical Estimator at El Concorde Construction Ltd.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2005 to July 2007

Engineering & Estimation Department.


Member of the Engineering and Cost Estimation Team in El Concorde Construction Ltd.
Bid preparation on a large variety of projects in Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Libya.

Duties including:

1. Preparation of the Electrical and Mechanical Works Take off Tables.
2. Preparation of the Mechanical Design Drawings (in the Tendering stage).
3. Pricing the Electrical and Mechanical Works via a variety of Manufacturers and Suppliers.
4. Estimating the Cost for the Electrical and Mechanical Works.
5. Preparation of the Final Tender's Technical and Financial Proposals for Electro-Mechanical Equipment.

Electro-Mechanical Site/ Office Engineer at El Concorde Construction Ltd.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2004 to October 2005

“Operation & Maintenance Department”

Preparation and Follow up the Handing over Procedures for CIP Contracts (C8, C10 & C12) awarded by the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ).
Duties including:
• Preparation of the Operation & Maintenance Technical Manuals.
• Preparation of the Standard Operating Procedures "SOP".
• Preparation of the Final Take Off for Mechanical and Electrical Works.
• Preparation and follow up the delivery of the Spare Parts for all Mechanical, Electrical and Chlorination Equipment.
• Supervising the Operation and Maintenance staff.
• Preparation of the technical reports and schedules during the Defects Liability Period.
• Preparation & Participation in the Theoretical & Practical Training for Client Staff, covering all Operation & Maintenance Procedures.

Electro-Mechanical Office Engineer at El Concorde Construction Ltd.
  • Jordan
  • January 2004 to October 2005

“Project Management Department”.

Preparation and Follow up the Handing over Procedures for CIP Contracts (C8, C10 & C12) awarded by the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ).

Duties including:
• Preparation of the Operation & Maintenance Technical Manuals.
• Preparation of the Standard Operating Procedures "SOP".
• Preparation of the Final Take Off for Mechanical and Electrical Works.
• Preparation and follow up the delivery of the Spare Parts for all Mechanical, Electrical and Chlorination Equipment.

Mechanical Site Engineer at El Concorde Construction Ltd.
  • Jordan
  • October 2002 to January 2004

“Restructuring of Greater Amman’s Water Supply System, C-8”.

The project consists of Pumping Stations, Chlorination Systems, Ground Water Reservoirs and Water Tower, in addition to Primary DI pipelines.

Duties including:
• Follow up all Mechanical Installations at site.
• Follow up all DI & Steel Pipes Fabrication & Welding.
• Follow up the Chlorination Systems installations.
• Supervising all Mechanical staff (foremen, technicians, and pipe fitters).
• Preparation of the Mechanical & Chlorination Systems As-Built Drawings.
• Preparation of ISO Sheets for Electromechanical section.

Mechanical Site Engineer at Hussein Atieh Est.
  • Jordan
  • September 2001 to October 2002

“Restructuring of Greater Amman’s Water Supply System, C-9”

The project consists of Primary Pumping Stations, Booster Pumping Stations, Chlorination Systems, Ground Water Reservoirs and Water Towers, in addition to Primary DI pipelines.

Duties including:
• Follow up all Mechanical Installations at site.
• Follow up the Pumping Stations Installations.
• Supervising all Mechanical staff (foremen, technicians, and pipe fitters).
• Preparation of the Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Reports.

Production Engineer at Technical Packaging Co.
  • Jordan
  • July 2000 to September 2001

Duties including:

• Preventive and corrective maintenance for injection stretch-blow molding machines.
• Mold mounting, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all the above-mentioned machines.
• Product troubleshooting (molded containers and liners).
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of the system and plant infrastructure made up of pumps, compressors, chillers, fans, tanks, piping, electrical installations, lighting, and computers.
• Work supervision in the evening and night shifts.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechatronics (Electromechanical) Engineering
  • at Al Balqa Applied University
  • June 2000

2.89 out of 4.00

Specialties & Skills

Sales and Marketing
Cost Control
Procurement
Business Development
Cost Estimating
Business Development
Communication & Supervisory Skills
Team Leadership
Estimation/ Tendering/ Cost Pricing
Procurement
Cost Control
Advanced Computer skills (especially MS Excel)
Sales & Marketing
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Jordan Engineers Association
  • Electrical Engineering Section
  • February 2001
Qatar Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning
  • Grade “A” Electrical Engineer
  • July 2014
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • October 2015

Training and Certifications

Certified Photovoltaic Associate (Training)
Training Institute:
NABCEP/ Al-Hussein Technical University
Date Attended:
October 2022
Duration:
40 hours
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (Training)
Training Institute:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Amman, Jordan
Date Attended:
April 2007
Duration:
8 hours
HVAC Tech Qatar (PROJECT QATAR Conference Series) (Training)
Training Institute:
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha- Qatar
Date Attended:
May 2014
Duration:
16 hours
Training Courses in AutoCAD (Training)
Training Institute:
Geneva Academy Center, Amman, Jordan
Date Attended:
November 2002
Duration:
48 hours
Claim Management (Claims & Counter Claims) (Training)
Training Institute:
Engineers Training Center, Amman, Jordan
Date Attended:
September 2004
Duration:
15 hours
Advanced MS Word and Excel (Training)
Training Institute:
Computeach International, Amman, Jordan
Date Attended:
January 2007
Duration:
32 hours
Introduction to OHSAS-18001:1999 & ISO-14001:2004 (Training)
Training Institute:
El Concorde Construction Ltd (Training Center)., Amman, Jordan
Date Attended:
August 2006
Duration:
16 hours