Mohammad Khalil

• Established the Procurement and Contracts department for Aldar Education
• Developed the Procurement Strategy, Policies, Procedures, Committees, and Charters in-line with governance requirement and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Authorized signatory on behalf of the organizations for orders and commitments up to 500K AED
• Reporting to CEO on spend, department KPIs, and savings in line with the overall company objectives and targets
• Established rapport with key shareholders include Aldar Properties, ADNOC, and Department of Education and Knowledge - Abu Dhabi (ADEK)
• Led the project procurement of acquiring and operating new schools in Abu Dhabi
• Restructured the procurement department in line with organization requirements and future development plans
• Hiring procurement professionals and develop their KPIs to support the delivery of department’s strategies and targets.
• Developing the strategy of ERP systems to enhance budget visibility, supplier commitments, and stakeholder reporting
• Continuous review of the Procure-to-Pay cycle to enhance and reduce the overall cycle time
• Established the procurement department as a shared service provider within the different streams of schools managed and operated by Aldar Education

Key Projects to Credit

During my tenure in Miral, I have been part of a team working on several key projects in Yas Island and the wider Abu Dhabi:
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
- Yas Bay (Hotel and Walk)
- Miral Theme Parks Staff Housing
- Yas Marina Procurement
- E-Tendering Systems for Miral

Highlights
• Led the process of securing CIPS Corporate Certification in the Institute’s Procurement Department. Developed and implemented processes, strategies, policies and procedures adopting global best practices leading to successful certification of the Institute.
• Managing and optimizing utilization of an average annual departmental category spend budget of AED 400 million (during Masdar Institute period) and went up to AED 800 million during Khalifa University period.
• Reduced average procurement cycle lead time from 60 days to 27 days with program underway for further reduction category-wise to 15 days.
• Acquired new vendors in the local market, improved performance of the vendor base and achieved cost reduction in procurement and contracting budgets.
• Implemented Advanced Procurement and Supply Chain modules of Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Implemented strategies to reduce the Procure-to-Pay cycle meeting challenges of the local market.
• Contributed to the establishment of a buyer’s market scenario in the domain of research and development and education in the GCC countries obtaining best value in dealings with monopoly suppliers by building a network with supply chain professionals of various organizations in the region and benchmarking proposals received.
• Managed high risk contracts to achieve on-time delivery for construction, research, and services.
• Assigned as Acting Director (Khalifa University)

Key Projects to Credit

• The design, construction, and operation of the first Microelectronics Cleanroom (Class 1000 / 100) in the UAE.
• The design and construction of Electron Microscopy Suite (SEM / TEM)
• The design and construction of the first project for the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (The Seawater Energy and Agriculture System)
• Research Computing (High Performance Computing) approximately 2000 processors
• Data Center with a capacity of 3 Petabyte including support and framework agreements
• Upgrade of the Uninterrupted Power Supply system for the Institute buildings.
• Upgrade of the Liquid Nitrogen delivery system for the laboratories.
• World Future Energy Summit annual participation with full event procurement management and delivery
• Annual Masdar Institute graduation ceremony procurement management
• Establishment of Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, through preparation of laboratories, teaching aids and systems, supply chain of consumables and services

ACWA Emirates is a member of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Group. It undertakes design, build operate projects in the areas of water, wastewater and air purification in the UK, Middle East and several other countries. http://www.ccc.me/acwa_intro.php

Key Projects to Credit
• Dubai World Central Interim STP A Contract Value: AED 125 million - Design Build Operate (DBO) of 4 MBR wastewater treatment trains each of 2500 m3/day (http://www.acwa.co.uk/node/242)

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
• Dealt with sizing and selection of mechanical equipment and piping as per project design and adhering to contract specifications.
• Managed the process of review and approval of all designs and associated drawings by close interface with clients and consultants.
• Made significant contributions in resolving issues related to design, calculations, material submittals and project progress by participating proactively in meetings with client/engineer
• Led company teams and supervised subcontractors in executing all activates at site for installation of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinated with other disciplines, resolved interface issues and achieved all predefined milestones.
• Liaised with local authorities - Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality and DEWA - and secured required NOCs and permits.
• Worked as a key member of the commissioning team across all phases of testing, punch list clearance, pre-commission and commissioning of all plant facilities.
Procurement
• Managed procurement of mechanical equipment and consumables as per project design and specifications.
•Prepared tender documents, led the tendering process and coordinated technical and commercial evaluation of proposals,
•Led assertive negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, maintained project costs within budgets and improved profitability of the project.
• Interfaced with suppliers to ensure integration of equipment with approved designs as required.
• Monitored and expedited deliveries of equipment and consumables aligned to project schedules avoiding delays in execution.

Key Projects to Credit
• Dubai Maritime City Temporary MBR STP Value: AED 9.5 million (http://www.acwa.co.uk/node/244)
• Al Reem Island Temporary MBR STP Value: AED 12 million (http://www.acwa.co.uk/node/246)
• Dubai World Central Interim STP A Value: AED 125 million (http://www.acwa.co.uk/node/242)

Highlights
• Made significant contributions in winning several projects in the UAE through innovative designs which delivered lower initial and running costs.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepared designs of mechanical equipment and cost estimates for participating in various project tenders.
• Reviewed designs of Sewage Treatment Plants and ensured incorporation of all client requirements.
• Participated in the preparation of proposal documents for submission against various tenders.
• Managed the entire proposal preparation process through requirements gathering and analysis, discussion with client and consultants, defining project objective and project scope, detailing project budget and submitting proposal to client.
• Managed and guided a team of drafts men to prepare process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and civil and equipment layouts as per client requirements.
•Participated in technical and commercial clarification meetings with the client and resolved all queries related to project design and costs.
• Obtained quotations for equipment compliant with project specifications by coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Provided clarifications to post-tender technical and commercial queries of the client.
•Built and maintained a comprehensive database of budgetary prices enabling preparation of sustainable and competitive estimates of project costs.

The Morganti Group, a CCC group company provides a broad scope of pre-construction, general contracting, design build and construction management services. http://www.ccc.me/morganti_intro.php

Designation Chronology
• Apr 2007 - Jul 2007, Mechanical Maintenance Manager
• Jan 2007 - Apr 2007, Mechanical Engineer
• Aug 2005 - Jul 2006, Mechanical Site Engineer

Key Projects to Credit
• Wadi Ma’in Zara and Mujib Water Treatment and Conveyance project; Morganti-Degremont JV Contract Value: USD 125 million.
Project Brief
•Design Build Operate (DBO) project for final design, construction and operation of a 53 million m3/year water treatment plant with desalination facilities, at least 6 large pump stations (1.5 m3/s) and about 41 km of large diameter pipeline running from the Dead Sea to Amman.
•The plant treated raw water by desalinating raw surface water of Wadi Ma’in, Zara springs and Wadi Mujib and delivered a maximum of 47 million cubic meters per year (MCMY) of potable water to Amman
•Initial project cost: USD 125 million predominantly funded by USAID.

Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Maintenance Manager
• Led the preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance of equipment of the treatment plant and conveyance system pumping stations.
• Forecast requirements, planned and maintained inventory of spare parts and consumables to facilitate smooth maintenance activities.
• Liaised with suppliers and coordinated maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Administered supply contracts for consumables, lubricants and fuels assuring availability and quality to meet requirements.
• Facilitated implementation of a fully computerized maintenance system by building a database of plant equipment and spares for the CAFM system.
Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer
• Reviewed contract terms and advised the management on out of scope activities to process variation claims.
• Prepared claims to be submitted to the client for escalated material costs.
• Collated all required information and inputs for preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Participated in preparing training modules on operation and maintenance of equipment and processes of the conveyance system pump stations for training staff of the operating company.
• Provided operation and maintenance training for staff of the operating company through classroom lectures and presentations and on-site practical training.
Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Site Engineer
• Supervised installation of mechanical equipment of conveyance system and the treatment plant complying with design and recommendations of the manufacturer.
• Resolved site issues related to design and materials during erection and installation in coordination with the JV Company.
• Conducted field inspections of piping systems and associated supports.
• Liaised with consultants and ensured on time completion of all installations.
• Prepared documentation to validate budgets and ensure cost effectiveness in meeting contractual obligations.
•Coordinated testing and commissioning of all mechanical systems and obtained sign-off by the engineer.
Reported all variations from contract deliverables and coordinated submission of variation claims.

Designation Chronology
• Aug 2007 - Jan 2007, Mechanical Engineer, Aqaba Jordan
• Mar 2006 - Jul 2006, Procurement Engineer, Amman Jordan

Key Projects to Credit
• Expansion of Aqaba Wastewater Facilities Role: Mechanical Engineer Contract Value: USD 37.5 million Duration: Aug 2006-Jan 2007
• Gaza Regional Water Carrier Project Role: Procurement Engineer Duration: Mar 2006-Jul 2006

Highlights
• Restored plant infrastructure and equipment at Aqaba Wastewater facilities after a major flood in Feb 2005.

Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer
• Prepared plans for preventive and corrective maintenance of plant and equipment to deliver targeted reliability and availability.
• Developed implemented standard operating procedures (SOP) for operation and maintenance of plant and equipment to facilitate consistency in tasks, maintaining safe work practices, and increasing efficiency and productivity; trained staff on SOPs.
• Evaluated damaged equipment, sourced spare parts and supervised rebuilding of the system.
• Prepared contracts for maintenance of specialized systems.
• Arranged professional training materials and courses and provided required training including intensive on-the-job training for mechanical maintenance staff.

Key Responsibilities as Procurement Engineer
• Reported to the Project Manager, prepared procurement schedules and monitored compliance across the procurement cycle assuring on time delivery of all project materials.
• Evaluated capability of subcontractors for executing various jobs and recommended award of contracts.
• Conducted inspections and factory inspection tests (FAT) of major equipment purchases.
• Interfaced with suppliers and expedited deliveries aligned to project execution schedule.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepared designs for steel structures, mechanical equipment for water and wastewater treatment plants and overhead travelling cranes.
• Checked and issued shop drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Reviewed designs and assured implementation of all client requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Researched strength and properties of steel for applications in blades and knives and determined methods to prevent chipping of sharp edges.
• Conducted research on memory alloys and their utilization in human life.