Mohammed Farooqui

Urban Mechanical Contracting Company Inc. a Mechanical Contracting Company, a leading mechanical services provider for construction industry.
Senior Project Manager
Since November 2012, working with Urban Mechanical Contracting Company as Senior Project Manager and involved in commercial projects
Business Experience continued

Modern Niagara Design Services Inc April 2011 to November 2012 Mississauga, Ontario

Modern Niagara Design Services, a Mechanical Contracting Company part of Modern Niagara Toronto Inc, a leading mechanical services provider for construction industry.

Senior Project Manager

Since April 2011, working with Modern Niagara Design Services as Senior Project Manager for $ 50 Million Mechanical Works for Regional Mental Health Care Project, an Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation Project on Long Term Design, Build, Finance and Maintain Arrangement. The Healthcare Facility, a P3 Project consist of Regional Mental Healthcare Building with capacity of 168 beds is to serve south-western Ontario.
The work responsibilities include design review, procurement and buyout packages of equipment with suppliers, subcontractors, & manufacturer, financial forecasting reports, participation in estimating turnover meetings & preconstruction meetings, managing labour work force with support from labour manager, review of contracts for scope, scope changes estimation and tracking, and the like.
Also, involved in Commissioning of Mechanical Services of Quantum Nano Centre Project located at University of Waterloo including preparation of 3rd Party Commissioning Documentation.
Also, involved in Commissioning of Mechanical Services of Waterloo Regional Consolidated Courthouse Project located at Waterloo, Ontario including preparation of 3rd Party Commissioning Documentation.

Senior Project Manager (MEP)
Since May 2008 working in Qatar with Voltas Limited Qatar as Senior Project Manger for QR 800 Millions prestigious project Sidra Medical Research Center, a Qatar Foundation Project.

Key Achievements
Challenge: Outstanding project design issues coupled with absence of working drawings created logistic
problems to finalization of procurement of project related materials and equipment
Action: With the team of ten engineers, undertook extensive research & study and employing life work
experience, successfully established the project requirement within reasonable accuracy

Result: Accelerated International & Local Procurements while motivating and inculcating professional
values in the team members

Voltas Limited, Qatar May 2008 to March 2011
Doha, State of Qatar

Voltas Limited Qatar, a MEP Contracting Company part of India based Voltas Limited, a leading services provider for construction industry.

Actively involved in detailed engineering and procurement of project related plant and equipment including steam boilers with accessories, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, valves, OP ceilings and the like.

Mercury Engineering Qatar May 2006-May 2008
Doha, State of Qatar
Mercury Engineering Qatar, a MEP Contracting Company part of Ireland based Mercury Engineering a leading services provider for construction industry

Business Experience continued
Senior Construction Manager

From May 2006 to May 2008, worked in Qatar with Mercury Engineering Qatar as Senior Construction Manager for QR 180 Millions prestigious project Science & Technology Park, Qatar Foundation Project.

Actively involved in detailed engineering, procurement, negotiations, project planning & controls, construction, testing & commissioning of project in truly multicultural environment.

Key Achievements
Challenge: High Value International & Local Procurements, Price Negotiation for Science & Technology Park
Project

Action: Undertook extensive research & study and employing life work experience, successfully secured
best costs for high value equipment & materials resulting in costs savings well over
QR 10 Millions during the tenure of the project
Result: Streamlined High Value International & Local Procurements

Challenge: Assigned tender estimation responsibility for design & build Sidra Medical & Research Center
Project
Action: Mobilized estimation team assigned for this complex exercise. Provided the necessary
leadership and took efforts to instill confidence in estimation team that they can deliver the tender.
Undertook extensive works of preliminary design for o Hospital Air-conditioning & Ventilation System
o Infection Control Measures including Air Filtration Systems & Control System for Positive & Negative Pressure Rooms
o Operating Theatres Laminar Flow Diffusers
o District Cooling Central Plant Equipment i. e. Centrifugal Chillers & Associated Switchgear, Masonry Cooling Towers, Chilled & Condenser Water Pumps, Centrifugal Sand Separators, Water Treatment Plants, Chiller Plant Control System and the like o Utility Tunnels housing District Cooling Plant Chilled Water Headers, Steam Piping Network, Domestic Water Network and the like
o Steam Boilers with Controls, Valves & Accessories including Steam Piping,
o Clean Steam Equipment & Services including Clean Steam Piping System,
o Centralized Deionization Water Plants coupled with High Purity Piping System,
o Centralized Chemical Waste Treatment Plants for Hospital Wing, Clinic Wing & Hospital Laundry
o Domestic Water Treatment System including Multi Media Water Filtration System & Oxygen Feed Ozone Generators
o Fuel Management System for Standby Power Generators & Steam Boilers
Result: Our consortium team has been awarded the project with client happy with completeness of MEP
Proposal. Contract Value - QR 1.3 Billions (Approximately)

Fakhro Contracting W. L. L. 2003-2006
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Locally-based MEP contracting company constituted in the year 2003, a subsidiary of leading Business Group in Bahrain - multi-million dollar company with trading interests in Industrial Lubricants, Industrial Batteries, Chemicals for Oil & Gas Industries, Industrial Hoses, Oil & Marine Hoses, Hydraulic Fittings, Industrial Belting, Workshop Equipment, Sales & Servicing of Telecommunication & Information Technology Products & Systems, Service Provider of Integrated Telecom Infrastructure and Enterprise Solutions, including wired & wireless voice and data switching, Services Provider for Bahrain & Regional Telecommunication Industry.

Business Experience continued
General Manager
Entrusted the responsibility of formation of contracting company for building services & utilities contracting business for residential, commercial & industrial projects requiring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drainage, controls & instruments services projects. Formulated the Business Plan coupled with Financial Model for
Contracting Business Set-Up while forecasting infrastructural requirements for manpower, equipment,
workshop & warehouse facilities. I managed to star getting MEP project and I could say that I managed to start a newly formed MEP Contracting Company.

Key Achievements
Challenge: Formulation of Business Plan & Financial Modeling for Start-Up Contracting Company
Action: Undertook extensive research & study and employing life work experience, prepared the required
Business Policy Plan and Financial Model projecting Expenses & Revenue Forecasting for 5 years
Period.
Result: Business Policy Plan & Financial Modeling approved by Company Directors for implementation

Challenge: Generating MEP & Utilities Projects business for newly established contracting company
Action: Undertaken extensive marketing strategy for generating contracting business.
Result: I can say that I to start a newly established MEP Contracting Company in Bahrain.

TRAGS ELECTRICAL ENGG & AC CO. W.L.L. 1998-2003
Doha, Qatar
Locally-based and number one in state - multi-million dollar company providing building, street lighting, and traffic lighting contract services.

Contracts Manager
Manage simultaneous projects; plan, coordinate and direct; organize and assign staff; direct integration of technical activities with products; analyze technology, resource needs and market demand; liaise with civil contractors, architects, consultants, suppliers, clients, and manufacturing representatives locally and internationally. Evaluate contract proposals, direct negotiation of research contracts, and prepare bids and contracts.

Key Achievements
Challenge: District Cooling Central Plant Project for Qatar Foundation Education City: A Qatar Petroleum Project requiring Construction of a 11, 000 Tons of Refrigeration District Cooling
Central Plant in 9 months period with liquidated damages liability obligation.
Action: Extensive mobilization implemented by way of opting of Foreign Direct Purchases of Plant & Equipment with best possible delivery schedule to meet project deadline. Implemented
Innovative Internal Labor Contracting System within from Company Available Labor Resources with resounding success by attaining highest possible productivity level to achieve work
progress within minimum possible time period at minimal costs to the company.
Result: Completed the project within Contract Set Milestone Schedules with excellent profit with Contract Price pegged at QR 80 Millions in a period of less than 9 months. The above par
performance prompted Qatar Petroleum to recommend my company for further Three (3) MEP
Contracts valued at over QR 350 Millions which are currently under execution.

Challenge: District Cooling Central Plant Project' for Khalifa Stadium: A Qatar Olympic Committee Project
requiring Construction of a 12, 000 Tons of Refrigeration District Cooling Central Plant including
Khalifa Stadium Infrastructure Chilled Water Piping, Water Supply Mains Piping, Water Supply

Business Experience continued
Piping, Fire Water Service Piping, Electrical Cables Laying, Instrumentation Cables Laying in a 9
months period (Part Completion) with liquidated damages liability obligation.

Action: Extensive mobilization implemented by way of opting of Foreign Direct Purchases of Plant & Equipment with best possible delivery schedule to meet project deadline. Implemented
Innovative Internal Labor Contracting System within from Company Available Labor Resources with resounding success by attaining highest possible productivity level to achieve work
progress within minimum possible time period at minimal costs to the company.

Result: Completed the project within Contract Set Milestone Schedules with excellent profit with Contract Price pegged at QR 60 Millions in a period of less than 9 months.




Challenge: Continent Hypermarket Project: Designated to coordinate 'high risk' project and keep within costs. Management anticipated 10% overhead projection for MEP works and building finishes works at cost.
Action: Strategically engaged workers and performed stringent research and negotiation on all materials and costs. Oversaw all facets of project, including purchase of materials: floor and wall tiling; painting; cold rooms; false ceiling works; road barriers; and plastering.
Result: Effectively negotiated material purchases at half cost pricing and captured a net savings of US$0.9 million on civil works.

BADER AL MULLA & BROS.CO. W.L.L. ENGINEERING GROUP - Safat, Kuwait 1993-1998

Number one supply of building contracting services in the state of Kuwait. Multi-million dollar company employing over 1000 people.

HVAC Project Manager
Overall project management; evaluations, negotiations, writing proposals, staff management, budget costing, reading and drawing plans, advising clients, international procurement, closing deals, strategic and analytical planning.

Business Experience continued

Key Achievements
Challenge: Al-Sabah Hospital: Assigned management of renovation of seven operating theatres without disrupting hospital function. Project was scheduled for completion in just nine months, and required ordering equipment from overseas, and earth moving works to be carried out.

Action: Strategically and analytically planned operation; supported work teams and contractors in day and night shifts and overtime; personally supplied meals for overtime workers. Equipment
involved Centrifugal Chillers, 7 off OP Ceilings, Hospital-type Air Handling Units, Pre-insulated piping, etc. Efficiently liaised with engineers and earthmoving contractors for completion of groundwork. Investigated and negotiated with suitable manufacturers and suppliers for international orders to meet 4-5 month delivery time.

Result: Successfully completed project within specified time frame, exceeded client expectations, and increased company exposure due to effective completion of project.

YATEEM AIR-CONDITIONING W.L.L. - Manama, Bahrain 1982-1993
Multi-million dollar company specializing in building services; supports a staff of 500+ people.

Senior Project Manager
Project management; international procurement; negotiations; finalization of international orders; rapid conflict resolution; financial management; budget forecasts; supervise and liaise with engineers, work supervisors, drafting technicians, and contractors. Perform administrative procedures including correspondence with local businesses and international manufacturers and contractors.

Key Achievements
Challenge: New Headquarters Building for Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait: Entrusted over senior colleagues with a US 3.3 million dollar project. Highly complex project involved installation and coordination of equipment for the benefit of clients and personnel.
Action: Astute organization of all facets, including procurement of equipment, staff management, recruiting contractors, strategic and analytical planning, and installation, ensured successful completion of project. The venture called for attention to variable water systems, air volume systems, building automation systems, controls and instrumentation, high pressure ducting systems, indoor condenser-less chillers, computer room air-conditioning units, stair case pressurization and evacuation systems.

Result: Recorded company landmark 40+% net profits. Extensive and arduous work ensuring collaboration from other businesses secured additional revenue of US $0.9 million.

Challenge: Salmaniya Medical Center Development Project: Client's system lacked Centrifugal Chillers for monitoring purposes. Assigned to Managed and implement phase one of a two-phase project. Phase One project value: 13 million dollars and Phase Two: 13 million dollars.
Action: Aggressively investigated market in the United States and Britain for cost of products. Proposed integrating a dedicated Carrier Comfort Network BMS costing US$300, 000, enabling efficient management of capital-intensive chiller equipment costing US$2.80 million.
Result: Clients approved proposal to incorporate this system into their center. Savvy negotiation enabled a profit margin increase of 50%, enabling Phase Two to begin with an increased budget.

Construction Engineer - VOLTAS LIMITED - Bombay, India 1978-1982