Safwat Osman, MEP Projects Manager / Director

Safwat Osman

MEP Projects Manager / Director

Al Saad General Contracting LLC

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Building Services Engineering
Experience
29 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 9 Months

MEP Projects Manager / Director at Al Saad General Contracting LLC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since November 2016

Oversaw the entire MEP process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules
Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers representatives.
Maintained and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, owner, architect and subcontractor correspondence.
Managed all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the projects.
Evaluated the requirement of all project resources (materials, machinery, and manpower) as per schedule and arrange for the availability of the same.
Prepared or reviews construction budgets based on the project scope.

MEP Project Manager at Al Saad General Contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • October 2005 to September 2010

Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction .
Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
Created a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members.
Prepared regular interval progress reports.
Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for the job site.
Offered technical assistance to service providers.
Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
Digitally archived weekly progress and technical “Knowledge Base” photographs of all assigned projects.
Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.

Area Manager at Al Hammad
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • October 1997 to September 2005

Managed the contract of building trade services with Saudi Aramco.
Determined all post tender activities of construction until the handing over and completion of the defects liability period of the project.
Prepared contractor applications for payments and maintains a thorough understanding of the construction process for all disciplines.
Reviewed the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones in conjunction with Saudi Aramco Project Lead.
Built effective working relationships with clients and Al Hammad project team members.
Evaluated engineering studies and schematic design for HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection and electrical systems (low voltage & low current systems).
Supervised all types of industrial construction, Installations, maintenance work.
Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.3
Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
Represented Al Hammad with owner(s), architects, consultants, government. authorities, vendors and subcontractors.

Head of Electromechanical Department at Agricultural Bank of Sudan
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • October 1988 to November 1996

Prepared complete engineering package for electro-mechanical systems.
Managed & supervised operation and maintenance of MEP systems for the Sudan agricultural bank buildings and stores.
Worked as project consultant for the installation of (refrigeration & air conditioning equipment's, firefighting system, sanitary fixtures and plumbing specialties, escalators, power generators, LV and LC systems) during the execution of head quarter complex building.
Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
Closed out all work orders after verifying completion and reporting any discrepancies.
Evaluated \[13\] service team members' performance each quarter.

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineer at Gezira Managil Textile CO. LTD.(GEMATEX)
  • Sudan - Sindscha
  • September 1987 to September 1988

Designed utilities and HVAC systems for manufacturing process and factory facilities.
Performed installation of centralized chilling system, air handling units & package type.
Prepared load calculation, duct construction & design.
Performed planning & scheduling for operation and periodic maintenance for all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment's of the factory departments (weaving, spinning, .etc.).
Referred to blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogues to diagnose and repair equipment.
Operated precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
Instructed team members on maintenance policies and procedures.
Followed up on all outstanding service requests.
Created a database of all equipment models and serial numbers.
Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment.
Monitored factory environmental conditions, including adjusting thermostats, terminal units and mixing boxes.
Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.

Education

Master's degree, Building Services Engineering
  • at Brunel University
  • November 2016

MSc in Building Services Engineering

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • at University of Portsmouth
  • July 2013

Second Class Upper Division 2:1

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Sudan University of Science & Technology
  • September 1987

Higher Diploma In Mechanical Engineering.

Specialties & Skills

Design Engineering
Building Services
Electro mechanical
Mechanical Engineering
Subcontractor management
Strong verbal communication
Vendor sourcing and negotiations
Creative problem solving
Design experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Contract negotiations expert
Logistics management
Strategic planning
Project scheduling
Multi-operations management
Competent user of: AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, TRNSYS.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Engineering Council, UK
  • Member
  • December 2013
Institute of Mechanical Engineering, UK
  • Member
  • November 2013
Charter Institute of Building Services Engineering, UK
  • Member
  • June 2014
The Institue of Engineering and Technology, UK
  • Member
  • September 2013

Training and Certifications

Maintenance Administration (Training)
Training Institute:
Administration Development Center, Khartoum, Sudan
Date Attended:
April 1994
Duration:
224 hours
Project Planning (Training)
Training Institute:
Sudan Academy for Administrative Sciences, Khartoum, Sudan
Date Attended:
November 1995
Duration:
216 hours
Workshop on Water Pumps, (Training)
Training Institute:
Agricultural Bank of Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan
Date Attended:
August 1996
Duration:
48 hours
Seminar on Construction Supervision and Accident Prevention (Training)
Training Institute:
Loss Prevention Department, Saudi Aramco
Date Attended:
August 2000
Duration:
72 hours

Hobbies

  • Writing poetry and playing oud