Marwan Abou-akl

Dynamic MEP Project Manager with a strong background in leading the design, engineering, coordination, and execution of MEP services. Proficient in managing project activities, providing technical guidance, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives. Skilled in facilitating the timely approval of materials and drawings, conducting thorough inspections, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

• Oversee the design, engineering, and implementation of MEP services, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Supervise project activities, assign tasks to site engineers and supervisors, and provide technical support to resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with consultants to submit and obtain timely approval for materials and drawings, mitigating potential delays and ensuring project continuity.
• Generate builder's works drawings and shop drawings in collaboration with project stakeholders, adhering to project specifications and client expectations.
• Plan and coordinate special unloading and storage needs, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing project disruptions.
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials delivered to site stores, liaising with QC Engineers and submitting inspection requests to consultants as necessary.
• Identify and address any discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions, proactively mitigating potential risks and ensuring project integrity.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to facilitate the timely execution and delivery of ordered items.
• Prepare and submit essential project documents, including material submittals, vendor approvals, RFls and method statements, in accordance with project requirements.
• Attend weekly meetings with management, consultants, contractors, and clients, actively participating in discussions and following up on assigned actions to drive project progress.
• Develop comprehensive as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals, providing valuable resources for future project maintenance and management. Coordinate
• with external utilities such as electricity, water, telecommunications, and district cooling to ensure seamless integration with project infrastructure.

Experienced and results-oriented Senior MEP Manager with a proven track record of overseeing the quality and timely completion of MEP work on site. Dedicated to ensuring adherence to contract drawings, specifications, and agreed procedures while fostering effective communication among project stakeholders. Adept at coordinating with MEP subcontractors and maintaining necessary control documentation to optimize project efficiency. Skilled in procurement scheduling, materials management, and facilitating progress meetings to drive project success.

• Lead the supervision of MEP subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor procurement schedules, oversee the delivery of materials and equipment, and address any deviations to maintain project timeline
• Actively participate in coordination and progress meetings with project management teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve issues and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate effective communication channels between MEP supervisory engineers, inspectors, and relevant project staff to address concerns and streamline workflows.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of MEP evaluations to accurately assess project progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Generate detailed reports on the performance of MEP contractors, providing valuable insights for project management decision-making.
• Ensure timely preparation, review, submission, and approval of As-Built Drawings, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, and related documentation in accordance with contractual obligations.

Restoration of building façade in Beirut center district (Soldier), 2006.
Restoration of building façade in Beirut center district (Borj Al-mor Area), 2006.
Additions and Remodeling of 300m2 apartment in Beirut (Al-jemaizeh), 2005-2006.
Additions and Remodeling of 600m2 Villa in Al-ebadia, 2004-2005.
New 800m2 privet residential building in Al-ebadia, 2002-2004.

● Managed projects from initial design to construction closeout of in the area of interior and exterior building renovations, mechanical and electrical system installations.
● Provided cost estimate for all projects.
● Negotiated contracts with general contractors.
● Controlled construction schedules and supervised all work on site and on a daily basis.
● Used AutoCAD for all design drawings.

●Responsible for design changes to air conditioning systems and general building plumbing.
● Evaluated HVAC equipment options.
● Extracted HVAC information to be plotted on drawings that included HVAC and plumbing design.
● Prepared building and equipment bid specifications.

● Worked on several project in the field of HVAC and reconstruction.

● Participated in modifying original design to reduce energy usage.
● Created a blue print and 3-D model of the new design using AutoCAD R13/R14.
● Participated in building a proto type using Easy CAM and CNC.

* Supervised a Student Computer Lab with as many as 50 machines running off of a LAN.
* Assisted students with any problems they had operating the machines or software.
* Training new consultants as they are hired.
* Dealing with hardware problems as they arose.

* Served as an assistant to classroom teacher.
* Coordinated projects and experiments between teacher and students.
* Took academic subject matter and mad it come alive for student through well-planed experiments.

* Participated in designing and building a vehicle which will enter an international competition sponsored by the Human Powered Vehicle Association in Aug. 1996.
* Created a 3-D model of the gears and the frame of the design utilizing AutoCAD-R12.

* Supervised a computer laboratory of 13 AutoCAD stations.
* Assisted students using various CAD applications to generate Mechanical drawing such as plans, details, cross-sections, isometric and 3-D models.