Nandan Tavkar, Sr. Sustainability Consultant

Nandan Tavkar

Sr. Sustainability Consultant

Hyder Consulting

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Estidama PQP (PBRS, PCRS)
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Sr. Sustainability Consultant at Hyder Consulting
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2011

• Sustainability: Planning and management of green buildings and communities certification -
o Conducting project specific LEED/Estidama workshops,
o Energy Modelling - Guidance and monitoring of Energy Modelling team
o Preparation of submittals to LEED and Estidama,
o Coordination with USGBC (LEED) & Abu Dhabi UPC (Estidama)
o Preparing bids for LEED projects
• HVAC Design and MEP Coordination for prestigious clients.
• Environmental:
o On site implementation of Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) on a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi
o Development of CEMP on large community project in Al Ain
o Development of Waste Management plans (planning, calculations, research and implementation strategies) on projects in UAE and Qatar
Projects:
• Qatar Cool, Doha, Qatar (LEED AP)
• Sipco Pepsi Megaplant, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (LEED AP)
• Burj Khalifa Pool Annexe Building- HVAC Design and MEP Coordination
• Wahat Al Zaweya, UAE (Estidama Pearl Communities Rating system)
• E11 Sowwah Island, UAE (Estidama Pearl Buildings Rating system)
• Bawabbat Abu Dhabi (Estidama Pearl Buildings Rating system)
• Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme for ADSSC (Implementation of CEMP)
• Ain Al Fayda Communities Project (Development of CEMP)
• Waste Management - New Deira Fish Market, Doha Fesival City, E11 Sowwah Island Twin Towers

Sustainability Engineer (LEED, Estidama) at Oger International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2010 to October 2011

• Green Building Commissioning (for LEED, Estidama)
• Sustainability Planning and Management of Green Bldg Certification (LEED, Estidama)
• Preparing Sustainability Management reports (LEED, Estidama)
• Energy Modeling and review of ASHRAE 90.1 Performance Method results
• Review of Material Submittals (VOC Materials, Recycled Materials, etc)for LEED requirements
• Preparation of Submittals for Green Building Certification ( LEED Submittals)
• Business Development - Commissioning, Energy Modeling, LEED/Estidama Certification

Projects:
• ADFC, Sowwah Square, Sowwah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Green Buildings - LEED Gold)
Abu Dhabi Financial Centre is a multi-billion dollar commercial project consisting of towers, retail mall and stock exchange with total area comprising 285, 000m2.
• Mars Factory, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (LEED Gold - anticipated)
Energy Modelling for LEED in eQuest, LEED gap analysis, LEED Energy Credits
• Premier Inn Hotel, Abu Dhabi (Estidama - PBRS)
Commissioning Management for Estidama

Mechanical Engineer (LEED) at Oger Abudhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2009 to November 2010

• Develop and implement Building Operation & Maintenance tasks according to Contract Specifications, LEED Rating System and key sustainability requirements for Facilities Management (Pre and Post Occupancy).
• LEED Commissioning (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) of MEP Systems - Planning and Review
• Managing Sub Contractors and Suppliers for the accomplishment of Facilities Management Services.
• Analysis of operation and maintenance data from Site/Subcontractors, provision of accurate monthly maintenance reports to the client and engineering assessment.
• Execution of Project Handover requirements like Warranties, Extra Materials and Spare Parts, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Training, etc
• Contribution to the preparation of Facilities Management Tenders by preparing Comprehensive Method Statements and Mobilization Plans.
Projects:
• ADFC, Sowwah Square, Sowwah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE (LEED Gold)
Abudhabi Financial Centre is a Commercial Use project which consists of 4 Towers and Retail Section as well as Stock Exchange Building of total area comprising 285, 000m2
LEED Gold (Core and Shell) anticipated Green Buildings Project.
• UAE University, Al Ain, UAE
Consists of 26 Buildings including Dormitories, Laboratories, Kitchens & Dining as well as a Sports Campus (with Olympic Size Swimming Pool) of total area 220, 000m2

Mechanical Engineer at EFECO
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2006 to June 2009

• Preparation of MEP Design and Shop Drawing program based on initial Tender Issue. Implementation of subsequent revisions into overall program.
• Complete HVAC System Design as per DM/ASHRAE standards(Design and Build) OR
Review MEP Consultant’s design and modify to Tunnel Wall system (for Fast Track Villa Projects)
• Total MEP Co-ordination with Consultant/Architect/Structural Engineer/Local Authority
• Integrate LEED/Green Building requirements into MEP project plan (as per project requirement)
• Prepare and forward RFIs to Consultant/Project Manager
• Prepare Dubai Municipality/JAFZA submission documents.
• Manage MEP side of Municipality Submissions.
• Provide Engineering support to various projects as per request from project managers.
• Visit site for Design Verification, troubleshooting and MEP commissioning
Projects:
• CP-08-48 Storey Twin Towers (Design and Technical support to Project staff)
• Twin Towers at Burj Dubai Down Town (Heat Load cal. And Engineering support to Project Staff)
• HVAC for indoor Ice Rink at Sports City (Value Engineering)
• Luxury Villas at Emirates Hills \[Design & Build\] - (Complete design, Inspection & Monitoring)
• 1515 Villas at Al Furjan (Complete design, Tunnel Wall Co-ordination, Shop Drawing)
• Porto-Dubai (Anticipated LEED Project)- (Complete Design, Value Engineering of Green Villas)
• Sanctuary Falls Luxury Villas (Complete design, Shop drawing and Monitoring)
• 324 Villas at Arabian Ranches (Complete design, Tunnel Wall Co-ordination, Shop Drawing)
• 594 Villas at Al Warqaa (Complete design, Tunnel Wall Co-ordination, Shop Drawing)
• 252 Villas at Al Barsha (Complete design, , Tunnel Wall Co-ordination, Shop Drawing

Education

Diploma, Estidama PQP (PBRS, PCRS)
  • at UPC
  • January 2011
Master's degree, Operationsand Supply Chain Management
  • at University of Wollongong
  • December 2010

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wollongong (Australia) With Specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management Highlighted Projects (as a part of the Academic Curriculum) – o Green Building Project Management o Operations Management of Facilities Management Company in UAE o Marketing Audit of Facilities Management Company in UAE o Financial Analysis of a major Property Developer in UAE

Diploma, LEED AP (BD + C)
  • at USGBC
  • November 2008
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Pune University
  • May 2005

Specialties & Skills

Commissioning
Heat Load Analysis
Project Management
LEED Administration
MEP Design

Languages

English
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