Moussa Ajouz, Projects Manager

Moussa Ajouz

Projects Manager

Building Data Centers

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Masters / IMBA
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Projects Manager at Building Data Centers
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2023

Projects Managed:
• DXB26 Data Center, 1 Million Dhs
• DXB27 Data Center, 300 Million Dhs
• DXB60 Data Center
• AUH 21 EXT2 Data Center, 80 Millions Dhs
• AUH22 Data Center
Achievements:
• Initiated the concept design of the Data Centers
• Led the design development of the data center services
• Managed scope development and tendering process by consulting with the procurement team and design consultants as well as third party consultancy companies
• Liaised with Authorities, DM, DEWA and DCD
• Reviewed the design of the Data Centers and compliance with UPTIME
• Led the data center Consultant, Main Contractor, and the coordination between them
• Monitored contractors progress and tackled any risks that might affect the project completion
• Reviewed the design of the Data Centers and compliance with UPTIME
• Audited the operations team on the existing running Data Centers
• Raised NCRs & SORs based on site requirements
• Led projects by Safety and ensured it is applied by all stakeholders
• Variation orders verifications and approvals

MEP Manager at ASGC LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2021 to January 2023

Projects Managed:
• Murooj Al Furjan Villas and Townhouses, 900 Million Dhs
• H Residence Commercial & Residential, 90 Million Dhs
Achievements:
• Managed the MEP Subcontractors
• Coordinated between the MEP contractors and Infrastructure team
• Provided technical support to the operation team
• Monitored subcontractor progress monitoring and tackled any risks that might affected the project completion
• Chaired all MEP meetings, progress and technical
• Progress payments verifications and approvals
• Variation orders validation and approvals
• Reviewed all submissions, material, shop drawings, method of statements, progress reports, etc…
• Incorporated solutions that met various project challenges
• Coordination between consultant and subcontractors

Senior Project Manager at Albonian International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2017 to January 2021

Projects Managed:
• French & Belgian Pavilion @ EXPO 2020, 70 Million Dhs
• Souq Extra @ DSO, 44 Million Dhs
• The One JBR, 400 Million Dhs
Achievements:
• Developed, initiated, and managed projects, including budgeting, costs, scheduling, performance, and resources
• Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
• Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
• Monitored subcontractor progress monitoring and tackled any risks that might affected the project completion
• Incorporated solutions that met various project challenges
• Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with Chief Operation Officer

Project Manager at Albonian International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2015 to January 2017

Projects:
• Aloft & Element Hotel & Hotel Apartments, 133 Million Dhs
• City Tower 2, 15 Million Dhs
• DHA Data Center, 15 Million Dhs
Achievements:
• Produced Commercial & Technical Comparison sheets reliant on Subcontractors bids
• Attended negotiation tender meetings
• Design for the mechanical trades and verification ensuring compliance with standards, codes and authorities
• Initiated and reviewed all submittals e.g., Shop drawings, material, method of statements, progress sheets, and payments
• Coordinated with Consultant and Client to guarantee proper site work
• Produced project progress reports related to mechanical trades
• Ensured execution follows design, authorities, and standards
• Led the Mechanical team and ensured the mechanical services are executed in line with the project program
• Managed the design and execution of the hotels swimming pools

MEP Manager at Arco Contracting
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to January 2015

Projects Handled:
• Dubai Parks & Resorts, 1.4 Billion Dhs
• Bollywood Theatre
• Legoland Water Park
• Hotel 01, Lazy River
• Infrastructure of Motion Gate, Bollywood, Lapita Park and Aquatic Technical Rooms
Achievements:
• Produced Commercial & Technical Comparison sheets reliant on Subcontractors bids
• Attended negotiation tender meetings
• Reviewed all submittals, drawings, material, method of statement, progress sheets, and payments
• Managed design and execution of aquatic project elements including filtration rooms, chemical treatment systems, Pools heating/cooling systems.
• Supervision for the water features selection and installation for entire aquatic piping network
• Managed and supervised technical rooms execution e.g., Central Firefighting Pumping Station, Central Domestic Water Station, and Central Secondary Chilled Water Pumping Station

Senior Project Engineer at Albonian International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2012 to January 2014

Projects Handled:
• Four Seasons Staff Accommodation, 50 Million Dhs
• Dubai Refreshment Factory (Pepsico), 220 Million Dhs
Achievements:
• Assisted in the making the project program, material and shop drawings logs
• Initiated design criteria and value engineering for mechanical trades
• Provided technical support to the project team
• Generated and reviewed shop drawings along with material submission and follow ups
• Site supervision and solving coordination issues with stakeholders
• Monitored the testing and commissioning activities

Project Engineer at Nesma & Partners
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • January 2010 to January 2011

Projects Handled:
• Jabal Omar, 300 Million SAR
Achievements:
• Provided technical support to the project team
• Responsible for the completion of mechanical documentation
• Produced Test Plans and Reports
• Site Supervision and solving coordination issues

Site Mechanical Engineer at Albonian International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2008 to January 2010

Projects:
• Single Business Tower, 210 Million Dhs
Achievements:
• Pressure drops commuting for HVAC equipment and pumps
• Pipes and ducts sizing and selection based on the application areas/floors and assisting in shop drawings preparations
• Generated site daily reports and work progress
• Material take off, orders and follow ups
• Testing and commissioning for the mechanical systems
• Design for the activities
• Provided technical support to the site team

Mechanical Coordinator at Saudi Oger
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • January 2006 to January 2007

Projects:
• Le Meredien Hotel, 1 Billion SAR
Achievements:
• Handled and supervised the firefighting trade and its subcontractor
• Carried out site inspections and ensured compliance with the drawings
• Coordinated between fire subcontractor and other departments
• Delivered the project to the authority, civil defense

Education

Master's degree, Masters / IMBA
  • at Buckinghamshire New University
  • July 2021
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor / Mechanical Engineering
  • at Beirut Arab University
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

PROGRESS MONITORING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
INSTALLATION
SCHEDULING
COORDINATING
BUDGETING
CONSULTING
CHILLED WATER

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
German
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
PMI
Date Attended:
May 2016
Duration:
45 hours
Accredited Tier Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024