karunakaran xavier, Senior MEP Project Manager

karunakaran xavier

Senior MEP Project Manager

Defence Sector Governmen

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
High school or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
17 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months

Senior MEP Project Manager at Defence Sector Governmen
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2018

Projects Management primavera p6 & B.Tech. (Mechanical) with substantial experience of 16 years in MEP & HVAC Operations and design, Civil Engineering, Project Management
Excellence in managing MEP Operations with comprehensive knowledge in architectural designs High Rise Buildings, Logistics, Warehouses, Aerospace sector plan built environment, plans, layouts, working drawings, construction details to ensure execution of projects within time & budgeted parameters
Monitor project budgets and schedule and oversee performance to ensure on time, quality and on budget project execution • Coordinate with the energy and engineering design team on all aspects of the design.
Prepare periodic reports for management including status of budgets, variance/change claims, schedules, disputes, up-coming activities & safety records.
Proficiency in all facets of Construction (Civil & MEP Project Management, QA/QC, Procurement, Budgeting and Contracting and so on); performed quality surveillance activities in accordance with Project Quality Plan and Site Surveillance Plan
Comprehensive experience in evolving systems / procedures for change management in MEP project operations involving fabrication, erection, alignment & testing of piping work and critical piping (both U/G and A/G piping)
Highly skilled in end-to-end execution of projects from concept design to hand-over involving conceptualization, design coordination, planning, execution, monitoring and control.
Excellence in managing proper air cooled and water cooled chiller operation and design installation, Testing and Commissioning of Bar, LV panel, MDB, SMDB, DB, MCC, Capacitor Banks, Transformer, DG Set, Emergency / Internal / External light fixtures, Car Park Ventilation Systems, / Heat exchanger and chiller pump head calculation / AV System. CCTV System, Access Control System, Gate Barrier Systems, HVAC BMS System, CO Detection system, Structural Cabling system, Active and Passive component system, Fire Alarm system, Data Center, Public Address System and more.
Proven success in delivering commercial & residential projects in compliance with schedule, budget, quality & safety requirements and as per international standards

Mechanical Engineer at Al Habtoor Engineering Specon
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2007 to May 2015

Title: Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
Client: Dubai Properties
Duration: 10/2007 - 01/2010
Value: 67 Million AED
Role: Mechanical Engineer

Title: Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah
Client: Emerald Palace Group
Duration: 03/2010 - 05/2011
Value: US$48 Million
Role: Sr.Mechanical Engineer
Involved in:
Preparation of Mechanical Workshop, drawing prior to submitting to Consultant for approval
Perform periodic audits of QA/Q programs.
Preparing material submittals for approval along with shop drawings in coordination with CADD team
Quantity Take off from drawings and schedules
Sending inquiries, evaluating quotations technically and commercially
Preparation of bid tabs and technical evaluation for each supplier.
Calculation for the pump heads & ESP calculation for AHU’S, FAHU’S, and FCU’S & FANS for the equipment selection
Selection of other HVAC items complying with the specification & site conditions
Assisting QA/QC engineers & safety officers to prepare the method of statements and risk assessments
Raising the purchase requisition as per approved material submittal and chasing procurement dept and suppliers for materials
Coordinating with Construction Managers to resolve the issues in the site
Conducting regular Site inspections, Supervisions and preparing progress report
Assisting QA/QC Engineers for inspection requests approved by the Consultant
Coordinating with Electrical & Fire Protection Engineers for developing Cause and Effect Matrix
Following up with Electrical Engineers by providing relevant inputs for the Building Management System
AHU Commissioning, Air Balancing, Water Balancing, D.D.C Panel Wiring and all types of Insulation work
Cost management (Preparation of the Invoices)
Preparation of the daily, Weekly and Monthly reports

Mechanical Engineer at Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2010 to May 2011

Value: US$48 Million

Mechanical Engineer at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
  • United Arab Emirates
  • October 2007 to January 2010
operations maintenance engineer
  • January 2004 to June 2007

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Education

High school or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Techno Global UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open University
  • January 2008

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High school or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering
  • at State Board of Technical Education and
  • June 2003

diploma in mechanical engineering 2000 to 2003

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at State Board of Technical Education and
  • January 2003

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Specialties & Skills

HVAC Design
Maintenance
HVAC Controls
CONSULTING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PLUMBING
PROCUREMENT
PROGRESS
SPECIFICATION
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MECHANICAL

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