Project Manager (EPC Solar Energy)
Enviromena Power Systems
Total years of experience :17 years, 7 Months
Selected Achievements:
• Led & delivered a wide range of Solar PV projects distributed between UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait & Egypt with industry key players like Masdar, NREA, DEWA, ADDC, etc…
• Solid experience on the different solar PV projects i.e. On-Grid, Hybrid & Off-Grid.
• Solid contracts management knowledge i.e. EPC, O&M, etc…
• Projects Managed:
o 10Mw Solar Power Plant (Egypt - Approx. USD 22M)
o 6Mw Solar Plant (Egypt - Approx. USD 14M)
o 2Mw Roof Top (Qatar - Approx. USD 2M)
o Deputy PM, Mauritania 15MW Solar Park (approx. USD 30M)
o 3341 Solar Home Systems Off Grid (Egypt - Approx. USD 6M)
o Various other regional projects.
Role:
Reporting to the “Projects Director of Utilities”, my role include, but are not limited to:
Liaise with Business Development, Proposals and Commercial Dept's to review contract and proposal handover documentation prior to commencement of the Project.
Preparing RFP’s, review and negotiation pricing of new contract bids and their impact on P&L, preparing and closing subcontract agreements, reviews of poor performing contracts.
Identify and communicate the objectives for the project team in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and company policy - Communicate these objectives to the project team, Department Managers and Client.
Preparing & progressive updating of project execution plan, project schedule, identify resource & manpower requirements, preparation of other project management related documents.
Leading site construction activities and team, external subcontractors, industry experts & vendors from start to closeout.
Close coordination with design/engineering team site to ensure availability of all necessary information for site team on time.
Monitoring planned scope & cost baselines against actual progress and initiate corrective actions where required in addition to applying forecasting methods and controlling variations/variation claims against original scope.
Liaison with Finance on payment claims and subcontractor’s payments status to ensure works will run smoothly without interruptions.
Supervision of planning & procurement to ensure required resources (materials, human, equipment, etc...) are present for current and future activities to ensure that procurement matters do not act as a barrier to progress.
Directing HSE & QC teams to ensure all works are carried out with high standards, in a safe manner and responsible for identifying any potential risks that might arise to devise and implement strategies to prevent or mitigate them.
Providing company management & clients with constant executive reports related to work progress, cost status, arising risks, HSE status.
Sample Projects:
• Nation Tower, Abu Dhabi
• Crowne Plaza Hotel, Yas Island Abu Dhabi
• Zayed University, Abu Dhabi
Role:
Led the project construction team in the execution of assigned scope of electrical works within projects, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
Defined major projects scope and deliverables that supports the business in collaboration with stakeholder’s requirements.
Revised tenders and Techno-commercial aspects of contracts upon receiving up to final project closure.
Successful liaison and collaboration between management, vendors, clients, and technical and business stakeholders.
Projects:
• Salem Tower, 64 Storey, Sharjah
• Dubai Industrial City, 4 Commercial Buildings, Jebel Ali
• VIP Villa, Dubai
Role:
Review of design drawings, calculations, equipment specifications, material requisitions, subcontract packages, system descriptions, and design change packages followed by leading the production of design endorsements and execution of HVAC, water supply & drainage systems.
Supervising the work of subordinate staff, contract architects or engineers, and contractors for compliance with the requirements of relevant municipality requirements.
Acquiring shop drawings approvals and coordinating the construction of the facilities between the client, the company, and sub-contractors to ensure the timely completion of the work.
Shortlisting vendors & subcontractors for further scope & negotiating with for project equipment purchases.
Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading.
Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with procurement team and Field Staff.
Lead draftsmen team during the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to start of installations.
Conducting regular field inspections during and post installations.
Projects:
• American University in Cairo New Campus - Cairo
Role:
Responsible for projects tendering, estimating and designing of HVAC systems.
Recommended the purchase of mechanical equipment
Responsible for duct & pipe designing and heat load calculations.
Developed specifications for proposals and bid requests.
Evaluated proposals and prepared contract documents and cost estimates
1. BSc Hons with GPA=3.1 2. Award certificate for the academic performance. 3. Five internships with leading consultation, oil & gas and industrial firms. 4. Dissertation on new refrigeration technology which has been honored to be a patent technology and still taught to current students in the mechanical engineering section.