Rashad Arab, MEP QA/QC MANAGER / UNIT HEAD

Rashad Arab

MEP QA/QC MANAGER / UNIT HEAD

First Fix Co. (MBL Group)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Master's Degree Engineering Management
Experience
11 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 8 Months

MEP QA/QC MANAGER / UNIT HEAD at First Fix Co. (MBL Group)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since September 2017

-Project#1: Private Confidential Projects / Client Rep: EC Harris & MACE
-Project #2: Jeddah Central Development / Client: JCDC
-Project #3: Rose-Wood Hotel / Client: Red Sea Global - Amaala
- Project #4: Wellness Village / Client: Red Sea Global - Amaala
- Project #5: Makkah Entertainment Complex / Client: SEVEN
• Head of MEP Quality team of MEP QA/QC Managers, Supervisors, and Inspectors
• Following the Quality requirements as per projects schedule Q, fulfilling and following the quality assurance and control processes.
• Reviewing the Material Requisitions and Material Submittal as per the Inspection levels requirement.
• Preparation of Method of statements against project specifications, local standards, and international standards.
• Preparation of Inspection and Test Plan & checklist against project specifications and international standards (IEC, NEC, SASO, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASTM, ANSI.).
• Reviewing the Request of Inspections (RFIs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Collecting site work progress information and process them into reports, signaling to project construction team for critical activities and upcoming risks.
• Controlling the quality of executed work, conducting internal non-conformance reports and performing root cause analysis.
• Handling non-conformities and processing Corrections, Corrective actions and Preventive Actions.
• Attending weekly meetings with clients quality team.
• Attending the assigned schedules for Design, Procurement and Quality Audits.
• Close follow up with Procurement and Engineering Departments, for proper processing of documents related to shop drawings, technical queries & purchase orders issuing.
• Controlling type of support for the construction team during execution, making sure that the execution of work is as per the agreed implementation methodology.
• Scheduling per-construction meetings for each new site activity.
• Communication with third parties for Inspections and NDTs.
• Following PDCA cycle for continuous improvement of the process.
• Schedule & Monitor the T&C of MEP trades (Functional tests and Third-party tests).
• Technical Involvement in Mechanical Systems HVAC (AHUs, FCUs, PACU, Ex Fans, Ducting, BMS), Chilled water (Chillers, Pumps, Piping, Hookups), Plumbing (Domestic water pumps, submersible pumps, piping, electric water heater, sanitary fixtures, storm drain), Firefighting (Wet sprinklers system, FM200, Fire Hose Cabinets, Zone control Valves, Alarm Check Valves).
• Technical Involvement in Electrical Systems MV (RMUs, Transformers, Gen-sets), LV (MDBs, DBs, Small power, Lighting, Raceways, Cabling), Earthing & Lightning protection.

MEP PROJECT MANAGER at First Fix
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2019 to June 2022

- Project 1 : Yasmin Mall Movie Cinema - Jeddah / Client: MUVI

Head of MEP contractor for MUVI cinema project

- Project 2 :Royal Confidential Project - Riyadh

Represent First Fix Co as MEP subcontractor under Main Contactor M/s. MACC


• Head a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians for MEP scope in 7 renovated buildings
• Full MEP scope in Data Center building, Chiller Yard, Main Villa Mezzanine, Water tank, Security Perimeter,
Security Guard Buildings.
• Acquire New Scopes from Main Contractor, adding values to the company
• Revising BOQs and advice the tendering department.
• Segregate teams and appoint tasks based on scope of works
• Make sure engineering meet the specification and comply with consultant/main contractor requirements
• Provide milestones for engineers under rush scope to meet the dead lines assigned by the Royal Affairs
• Handle technical obstacles faced at site and propose solutions to the clients through RFIs.
• Responsible for revising the submitted material transmittals and shop drawings, and interact with supplier to
assure that the proposals meets site specification and work codes.
• Revise submitted quotations by vendors, negotiate and maintain the planned cost & budget.
• Revise the material requests and make sure that they comply with project specifications at the right quantities.
• Revise commercial documents prepared by commercial officers and follow up with main contractor.
• Involvement with tendering department during tender process
• Lead planning team to identify project activities against scope of work and set project schedule.
• Monitor and coordinate with engineering department regarding shop drawings and material submittals and establish a robust follow up with consultant for approvals.
• Assign Work force and resources including subcontractors required for the project
• Assign procurement requirements and documents for the project with coordination with procurement department.
• Robust negotiation with vendors for optimal prices and time of delivery to meet project budget and time frame.
• Lead team of site engineers, quality engineers and workforce for work execution.
• Monitor and control work at site and assure that project phases are being closed with stakeholder.
• Provide daily and weekly reports for stakeholders and management and keep the client updated with project progress.
• Identify any change request required by the client and obtain approval for variations
• Hold weekly meetings with stakeholders.
• Involved in technical solving problems issues at site among subcontractors and coordinate with other trades (ELV, Finishing and Cinema specialists) to avoid conflicts during execution.
• Responsible for preparing the invoices and monitor project cost and keep updating commercial regarding actual cost and maintain it within the planned cost.
• Process subcontractors invoices with commercial department.

MEP CONSTRUCTION MANAGER at First Fix
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2017 to February 2019

- Project 1 : Private Confidential / Client Rep: Rider Levett Bucknall
• Head a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians for MEP scope in 7 Sub-Projects
• (Data Center, Chiller Yard, Main Villa, Helipad, Security Perimeter, Security Guard Buildings).
• Responsible for monitoring the variations on scope of work, as the project being expended
• Revising BOQs and advice the tendering department.
• Make sure the engineering meets the specification and comply with consultant/main contractor requirements.
• Collaborated with project personnel to determine problems and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Provide milestones for engineers under rush scope to meet the deadlines assigned by the Client.
• Revise the material requests and make sure that they comply with project specifications at the right quantities.
• Responsible for revising the submitted material transmittals and shop drawings, and interact with supplier to assure that the proposals meet site specification and work codes.
• Revise submitted quotations by vendors, negotiate and maintain the planned cost & budget.
• Controlled budget spending and schedules of production by keeping project teams on-task.
• Revise commercial documents and follow up with main contractor.
 Project: KAIA - Domestic Lounge Client: Saudi Airlines - Catering
• Handling the planning, budget and site activities of high-end commercial lounge project within 6-month deadline.
• Determine site requirements and dispatch engineers and labors.
• Identifying client and consultants requirements and meet the projects specifications when addressing the proposed material.
• Handle technical obstacles faced at site and proposing solutions.
• Coordinating between Project Stakeholders (Client and Airport Operation Team)
• Responsible for revising the submitted Material transmittals and shop drawings, and interact with supplier to assure that the proposals meet site specification and work codes.
• Revise submitted quotations by vendors and maintain the planned cost & budget.
• Supervise the coordination among the engineers of each trade (Mechanical, Electrical and
• Low current), to insure a smooth operation at site.

- Project 2 : King Abdul-Aziz International Airport-Saudi Airlines Catering- Domestic Lounge

In charge of Completed 29 communication rooms at Node buildings in Apron 18 & 17.

- Project3 : King Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah

Handling the planning, budget and site activities of high end commercial lounge project within 3 month
deadline.

• Determine site requirements and dispatch engineers and labors.
• Identifying client and consultants’ requirements and meet the project’s specifications when addressing the
proposed material.
• Handle technical obstacles faced at site and propose solutions to the clients through RFIs.
• Responsible for revising the pre-submitted Material transmittal and shop drawings, and interact with supplier to
assure that the proposals meets site specification and work codes.
• Revise submitted quotations by vendors and maintain the planned cost & budget.
• Supervise the coordination among the engineers of each trade (Mechanical, Electrical and Low current), to
insure a smooth operation at site.
• Revise and prepare the material requests and make sure that they comply with project specifications at the right
quantities.
• Submit weekly site reports and actual progress to the high management.
• Hold weekly meeting with client engineers and consultant.

PROJECT ENGINEER at Saudi Binladin Group - Public Buildings and Airports Division
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2014 to September 2017

Advanced Vision (Saudi Bin Laden Grp.) - Jeddah, KSA
Project: King Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah (Undergoing Project) Oct 15 - Sep 17
Consultant: Dar Al Handasa
Position: MEP Lead QA/Material Engineer

• Responsible for managing mechanical and electrical material of 3 Zones (ATC, APM and DC2)
• Leading a team of 2 engineers, 2 foreman and labors
• Provide material technical support for site engineers in both trades electrical and mechanical
• Provide Solutions and alternatives material wise based on strong knowledge of approved material submittals
• Coordinate with QA manager to Rise RFIs (Request for Information) to consultant to get approval for new submitted material
• Electrical Systems involved with are:
• Lighting system- Fixtures (Saudi lighting company - Philips)
• Assign models for fixtures based on their description in drawings
• Lightning protection system & Grounding system (Furse & Wallis)
• Assign the quantity and models required such as clamps, tape, base plates, rods…
• Small Power System - Wiring Devices (Legrand & MK)
• Assign the model numbers for third fix on low and high level as per the approved submittal
• Cable Routing - CTy, CL, CTk, PVC & EMT conduits and Boxes (Power Center, Fame, ITCC& NEER)
• Prepare the quantities for first fix, supports and tools for site engineers
• Cables & Wires (Bahra Cables)
• Prepare a revised takeoff quantity, sizes and type based on approved feeder schedule
• Seismic support (Hilti)
• Provide site engineers with case studies prepared by HILTI, and prepare the quantities and accessories model
numbers required such as girders, channels, plates, connectors, etc...
• Mechanical Systems involved with are:
• Fire Fighting system (Victaulic, Hitachi and Nibco)
• Prepare take off of quantities and sizes for black steel pipes Sch40, fittings and Valves)
• Assign Victaulic fittings model numbers, Sprinklers model number and quantities
• Prepare the quantities for first, second fix, supports and tools for site engineers
• Chilled Water System (Victaulic, Hitachi, Zurn and Nibco)
• Prepare take off of quantities and sizes for black steel pipes Sch40, fittings and Valves)
• Handling the Hookup for AHUs and FCUs material wise (Di-electric unions, Strainers, Air Vents, Gauges etc...)
• Prepare the quantities for first, second fix, supports and tools for site engineers
• Storm Drain & Plumbing - Pipes & Fittings (Applaco, Redi, Mcwane )
• Prepare take off quantities and sizes for PVC Sch80 and UPVC pipes and fittings based on approved submittals, alongside Condensate Drain system
• Prepare ductile material in main store for submersible pumps
• HVAC - Duct & Grilles (Duct Factory & Aldes )
• Responsible for matching the quantities and sizes required in revised shop drawings with open orders and provide revised balance
• Prepare the quantities duct consumables for site engineers.
• Handel the material mechanical/electrical required at site and coordinate between site engineers and main store
• Provide required material from other project stores’ after checking its compatibility with specifications
• Process material requisitions and instruct the main store to provide them if available
• Deal with suppliers for proposed quotation and negotiate to provide the efficient TOD and cost
• Process purchase orders for non-available material and coordinate with cost control department in the project
• Handle the provided takeoff quantities for electro-mechanical material and match them against the issued PO and
balance the needed quantities
• Update the track of consumable material/tools issued, against the consumable material/tools required and the
expected amount needed to purchase them through orders or petty cash

Site Electrical Engineer at Saudi Services for Electro-Mechanical Works Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2012 to June 2014

Saudi Services for Electro-Mechanical Works Ltd. (SSEM) - Riyadh, KSA
Project: Ras Al Khair Water Transmission Project (13.8K KV Pump Station 3)
Consultant: ILF Consulting Engineers
Position: Site Electrical Engineer

• Leading team of 3 Forman and 40 technicians and labors
• Responsible for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fix erection work
• Taking responsibility for site erection works of LV/LC electrical works for Electrical & Main Pump Buildings:
• LV switchgear panel and communication panel installation, cable pulling and termination
• LV Cable Cold tests (Megger and Continuity)
• HVAC instruments installation (flow switches, differential switches and duct smoke detectors)
• Fire alarm and linear heat detector systems device installation (Kiddie and Notifier components)
• Earthing and grounding systems (laying grounding cables, grounding steel foundation)
• Cathodic Protection System (supervising the well drilling, installing the anodes and termination)
• 80KVA UPS System (panel installation, cable pulling from batteries, fuse boxes and to LV SWG)
• Lighting and small power systems (conduits installation, cable pulling and termination)
• Telephone system & Fiber optic (conduits installation, cable pulling and device termination)
• Procuring wiring devices and lighting fixtures directly from suppliers for the whole project’s stations 1 and 2.
• Preparing weekly work reports, manpower and materials lists, and handling worker affairs and schedules.

Education

Master's degree, Master's Degree Engineering Management
  • at University of Balamand UOB
  • June 2012
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree Electrical Engineering
  • at University of Balamand UOB
  • June 2010

Specialties & Skills

Material Handling
Procurement
SiteScope
Low Voltage
Quality Management
Electrical Systems
Fire Protection Systems
International Standards
Activities Estiamtion
Project Management
Quality Management
Risk Management
Quality Management System (QMS)
Root Cause Analysis
Earned Value Analysis
Project Quality Plan
Project Close Out
Operation & Manual
Leadership
Reporting & Data Analysis
Material Selection
Work & Material Inspection
Method Statements
Risk Assessment

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
The Knowledge Academy
Date Attended:
January 2023
Duration:
30 hours
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024
ASQ - CMQ/OE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023
PMI-RMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2022
Valid Until:
September 2025
PMI-PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022
Valid Until:
June 2025