Nikhil Khambadakone, Commissioning Manager

Nikhil Khambadakone

Commissioning Manager

Medgulf Construction Company WLL Qatar

Location
Qatar
Education
Master's degree, Education And Professional Studies
Experience
27 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 9 Months

Commissioning Manager at Medgulf Construction Company WLL Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2019 to September 2021

Spear heading the MEP Construction / Testing & Commissioning Works directly reporting to Top Management in
Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and successful Close out of Project by achieving set targets in
performance baseline.
• Liaison with Clients representatives, MEP consultants, and other key stake holders like (Main works package, Media
package, Furniture package etc.) involved at project site for site co-ordination & progress of work.
• Key decision maker, providingsolution to complex situations, the client PM has recognized my efforts on this front on
several occasions. Deputed as

Project Manager at MBR Technologies WLL Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2019 to August 2019

Deputed as Project Manager handling Execution of ELV services on short term Project requirement.

Construction Manager / Project Manager at AL Jaber Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2017 to December 2018

Substantial completion of Five Star Hotel for AL Jaber Group Chairman (3B+G+MZ+FF+10TYP+3+ Roof)in heart of Doha. Project value 125 Million QR. I was the MEP Construction Manager / Project Managerand in charge of overall MEP Project Management, Cost Management as single point contact for all MEPrelated issues. Specialized ELV systems like Guest room Management system, BMS, CCTV, Fire Alarm, VRF system, Stair case pressurization, Car park ventilation etc..

Construction Site Manager at Louis BergerInternational
  • Qatar - Ar Rayyan
  • September 2012 to February 2017

Successful Completion & Handing over of One Billion Qatar Rials (USD 274 Million) Education Facility, for beneficial use of North Western University - Qatar as on 01 January 2017. While working for Louis Berger International as Site Manager - MEP. This included;
1. North Western University in Qatar for Journalism & Communication. Consisting of Main works package, Media Package & FFE Package.
2. Major Infrastructure utility services (Chilled Water Energy Transfer Stations, Fire Main, Potable watermain, Draining, Electrical HV cabling, Telecom Ducts etc.).
3. Project was awarded LEED GOLD certification in August 2016. Only Educational facility in Qatar to obtain same. Various system Installations / testing & Commissioning handled; HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Small Power, Lighting Control system, ELV - BAS, Access Control, CCTV, IDF / MDF(ICT). Media Package coordination. Excellent Coordination between, Main works, Media Package, Furniture Fixture & Equipment and Landscape contractors. I was designated as Assistant Resident Engineer by Client in appreciation to my efforts and seconded by client towards last six months of project during Handing over stage.2. Secondment to (Client) ASTAD from 01 June 2017 to 31 December 2017 based on client request.

Director at Unitary Airtech Solutions PVT LTD
  • India
  • December 2009 to August 2012

Projects in Dubai;
• Instrumental in setting up of Limited Liability company.
• In charge of Dubai operations.• MEP works at Ware house for HH Sheikh Hamdan in Zabeel Dubai.• HVAC works for residential tower at Zabeel for RAS Engineering.
Projects in Bangalore;
India Builders Co-operation.• refurbishments of office space, and installation of 1000 TR chillers.• Conducting Energy audits.• Designing of central HVAC systems.• Managing a core team of 25 people to achieve the project completion within budget.• Reporting directly to CMD Chairman and Managing Director of the company.GE John welsh Technology center - Bangalore.• Conducting energy audit for entire Mechanical system (HVAC), Plumbing.• Provide input to client and assist in obtaining LEED certification of existing buildings within campus.

Resident Senior Mechanical Engineer at RPW Consulting Engineers
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2007 to November 2009

Handled high end luxury hotel / resort projects worth $ 370 million in total. While working for RPW Consulting Engineers - Dubai as Senior Resident Mechanical Engineer. This includes;1. Fairmont Residences (North & South towers). Palm Jumeirah Dubai.2. Angsana Resorts (Eastern Mangrove). Abu Dhabi. 3. Design & Supervision of Mechanical Infrastructure required for Five Star resorts / hotels. (HVAC system, Chilled Water ETS, Potable water, Draining etc.).My Duties as Resident Senior Mechanical Engineer were: • Engineering Management: As clients Engineer, I was in charge of Designing HVAC system, Issue Specifications / addendums, Issue construction drawings, Form a link between Architect & client. Reviewing shop drawings, material submittals and method statements by contractors. Handling technical quires for M&P related issues, witnessing of tests, liaising with client and local regulating bodies. Familiar with ASRAE, ARI, EUROVENT, AMCA, ASTM, SMACNA, BS, NFPA standards.• Cost Management: Review of Contract Documents & addendums (Technical & Commercial), Value engineering.• Witnessing / signing authority for Performance tests (fan, coil & acoustic performance) carried out on Mekar treated outdoor air unit (AHU) at Deutsche Montana Technologies Gmbh (DMT) lab Germany.• Financial Management: Preparing fee proposals, Filling and submission of time sheets to client, follow up for payments on monthly invoices.

Commissioning Engineer at International Group of Companies Oman LLC
  • Oman - Muscat
  • December 2004 to December 2006

Projects handled:
a. Barr Al Jissah Resort (Al Waha hotel). Quantab Beach - Sultanate of Oman.
b. Qasr Al Alam Guest house, Extension of MUSCAT PALACE. Muscat - Sultanate of Oman.
My duties as Commissioning Engineer Mechanical system were:• I was working in capacity of Commissioning Manager / In charge of Mechanical system. My prime responsibility was to study the Design drawings, Specifications & Approved Material submittals for compliance & acceptance in principle. Thereafter I was in charge of making detailed program in line with project requirement, Method statements, handling Technical Quires, Liaising with main contractor, consultants & client's representatives. Trouble shooting relating to performance of equipment's. Liaising with suppliers & manufacturers. Assisting in preparation of As Built Drawings & Operation Maintenance Manuals, also involved in monitoring of site execution works. Familiar with CIBSE / BSRIA standards.

Project Supervisor at ETA Ascon Group LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 1998 to December 2004

Handled Projects worth $ 50 million in total. While working for ETA ASCON Group (MNE) Division as Project Supervision Engineer. Which included;
a. Refurbishment of Office space at TOYOTA work shop Rashidiya for Al-Futtaim Engineering Dubai.
b. Commercial and residential building for Sheikha Mariam in CBD Dubai.
c. HVAC works for DEWA Sub-stations at Fujairah, Munnai.
d. 17 story commercial & residential building in Fujairah for Arab Poultries.
e. Private high end luxury villa for Sheikh Hamdan at Zabeel area Dubai
f. Sheraton Hotel Sharjah. UAE.
g. MEP services for Down Town center commercial complex in Sharjah for MOB Hyder.
h. MEP services Installation for Dubai Islamic bank at Internet city.
My Duties as Project supervision Engineer were; Project execution: From Engineering stage to final handing over to the client. Job Involved Value Engineering, preparing detailed Job cost analysis, material & manpower planning, Finalization of contract with Sub-contractors, Co-ordination with design, Purchase, and commercial department. Liaison with MEP consultants, Main Contractor, Clients representatives and other agencies involved at project site for site co-ordination. Finalization of materials. Follow up for payments.

Engineer Construction (Project Engineer) at Blue Star Limited
  • India - Bengaluru
  • December 1995 to December 1998

Various projects Handled:• Novell Software Development (I) Pvt LTD (Phase 1), electronic city Bangalore. HVAC works for Office space for software Development Company.
• Wipro Systems Phase I Bangalore. Commercial & precession air conditioning meant for Office space for one of World’s Top 5 software Co. Includes Data centers & critical areas.• Wipro Systems Koramangala Phase II Bangalore. Commercial & precession air conditioning meant for Office space for one of World’s Top 5 software Co. Includes Data centers & critical areas.• Videsh Shanchar Nigam LTD (Govt of India Enterprise) Sanjaynar Bangalore. Air-conditioning works for office space & electronics telephone exchange.• Global Remedies pharmaceutical company HVAC works.• Silvasa Poultry process cooling for hatchery.• Kothari Bio-Tech HVAC & Process cooling works.• Unique Instruments Penya Industrial estate, HVAC works for precession instrument calibration factory.MY DUTIES;• Project execution: From Engineering stage to final handing over to the client. Job Involved Value Engineering, preparing detailed Job cost analysis, material & manpower planning, Finalization of contract with Sub-contractors, Co-ordination with design, Purchase, and commercial department. Liaison with MEP consultants, Main Contractor, Clients representatives and other agencies involved at project site for siteco-ordination. Finalization of materials. Follow up for payments.

Trainee Service Engineer at Batl-iBoi Engineers Bangalore Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • December 1993 to December 1995

I was in charge of handling Annual Maintenance Contracts, for precession HVAC ductable package units, installed at department of telecom electronic exchanges all over Karnataka India.
• Handling AMC’S for 5 star hotels within Bangalore, Hotel Oberoi, Hotel High gates MG road.
• Commissioning of central AC system at Shopper Stop Magrath Road.

Education

Master's degree, Education And Professional Studies
  • at Project Management Institute
  • June 2016

Project Management Professional

Bachelor's degree, Technology
  • at Sridhar University
  • June 2013
Diploma, Design And Mechanical Engineering
  • at Sri Jayachamarajendra GOVT University
  • January 1994

3 Years

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Poorna Prajna Education Center
  • April 1990

+11 Years

Specialties & Skills

Electro mechanical
Mechanical Design
Project Coordination
Project Management
ARCHITECTURE
CABLING
COMMISSIONING
CONSULTING
COST ANALYSIS
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DOCUMENTATION
ENGINEERING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • Member
  • June 2016

Training and Certifications

Advance Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2013
Diploma In Refrigeration & Air conditioning Technology (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 1994