Head of Electro-Mechanical Engineering / Acting Construction Supervision Director
Omrania & Associates
Total years of experience :23 years, 10 Months
Role:
Leading a diverse team of 135+ project managers, engineers & BIM modelers on a portfolio of the largest & most iconic buildings, infrastructure & masterplanning projects - Providing technical leadership input to the BOD’s vision & business strategy related to capacity building & prevailing market trends - Championing engineering excellence by managing and optimizing technical & financial performance of office & site teams - Leading construction supervision teams in negotiating variations & resolving contractual & technical issues on site - Adopting a client-focused stakeholder management approach to warrant their satisfaction & secure repeat business/clients - Applying top-notch leadership principles & change management techniques for maximizing staff utilization & team effectiveness and streamlining organizational knowledge sharing/transfer to increase projects profitability & ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services that help sustain organic business growth & market dominance
- Performance evaluation, management & improvement using industry-recognized performance metrics & benchmarking tools
Role:
Founded a new department that contributed to the firm’s successful appearance on the ENR 2016 ‘Top 225 International Design Firms’ list - Performed GAP analyses to support growth initiatives & expand services & capabilities by applying expert industry knowledge - Influenced corporate governance enhancement thru policy planning & developing robust procedures & technical standards within office - Prepared technical & financial proposals - Design management of multidisciplinary teams on complex buildings & infrastructure projects - Managed the design process to ensure satisfactory & timeous service delivery to clients - Steered technical, program management & PMO teams on major sustainable developments & smart city projects while managing several international consultants - Technical review & advisory - Fostered a culture of continuous improvement in all related business activities - Inaugurated BIM & 3D modeling (Revit, Civil 3D, Pipe Networks & Navisworks) in all MEP projects - Inducted ProjectWise to improve project collaboration & content management among teams in diverse geographical locations
Role:
Supported corporate DNA transformation after acquisition & led the execution of strategic plans & business operations - Took full ownership for electrical designs of prominent projects in the MENA region from inception to handing-over - Led multi-disciplinary MEP teams to achieve project objectives, fulfill contractual obligations & attain financial success - Ensured QMS compliance & proactive project planning to meet performance targets - Exhibited astute technical & commercial awareness in identifying & mitigating projects risks - Conducted sustainability audits & LEED assessments - Undertook value engineering & peer design reviews - Liaison with the different project stakeholders - Mentored & developed subordinates & junior engineers
Role:
Hands-on design of infrastructure & MEP building services projects in UAE & overseas - Assumed overall responsibility for planning & management of departmental workload to ensure project teams are adequately resourced - Monitored man-hour allocation, projects progress & expenditures control - Assimilated & conveyed project information & encouraged collaborative team spirit on complex tasks & projects - Produced BOQs & MEP specifications - Evaluated bidders, piloted tender analyses & undertook design reviews - Checked shop drawings & material submittals - Liaison with clients, contractors & local authorities
Role:
Developed the company’s capabilities in the dynamic power generation domain & engaged in effective team-building - Managed turnkey EPC contracts of sizable customized design-build power plants - Designed generators exhaust, ventilation, acoustic, fuel, vibration isolation & electrical cabling systems in compliance with clients requirements & applicable standards - Prepared load management schemes (load adding & shedding) - Planned, scheduled, managed & supervised construction activities & labors - Identified & acted on potential risks - Enforced firm commitment to quality & safety - Stakeholders liaison
Role:
Designed the MEP systems of several industrial & commercial buildings in various locations of UAE - Prepared shop drawings & material submittals - Ensured the constructability of MEP systems & cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions - Managed & supervised construction activities & labors - Undertook pre-testing, testing, commissioning & handing-over of the project various MEP systems - Prepared & submitted as-built drawings - Liaison with clients, consultants & relevant authorities
Role:
Prepared project lifecycle & feasibility analysis reports - Acted as client representative - Designed electrical, water supply & drainage services of several residential buildings & schools in various locations of Lebanon - Project supervision & follow-up
Role:
Supervised high masts erection in the airport yard & airport parking - Installed the airport public address system, fire alarm system & the new runway lighting - Designed a tunnel lighting scheme for 2 underpasses leading to the airport (Ouzai underpasses) using integrated timers & photocell controllers - Supervised the operation of the substation & MV generators - Operated & tested passengers boarding bridges - Site follow-up & close coordination with subcontractors & material vendors
Executive Leadership Certificate in 'Leading High Performance Teams for Growth & Change'
Courses: Engineering Economy, Project Evaluation & Financing, Project Administration, Engineering Project Management, Construction Management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Business Process Re-Engineering