Shijo George, Project Manager MEP

Shijo George

Project Manager MEP

Amana Contracting And Steel Buildings

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
27 years, 0 Months

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Project Manager MEP at Amana Contracting And Steel Buildings
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2016

Key Accomplishments
• Executed MEP works for various industrial and warehouse facilities.
• Reviewed MEP design and gave suggestions for value engineering and performance improvements.
• Managed all specialist sub-contractors which ensured the project completed on time.
• Maintained better relations with client / consultant which ensured smooth progress of approvals and progress.
• Planned and scheduled the MEP works to ensure it meets the main project schedule.
• Timely and efficiently submitted the variations.
• Followed up efficiently with procurement / suppliers and ensured all materials are available on time.
• Reviewed the quality plan and made necessary changes to make sure works are done with better improved quality.
• Introduced various steps to increase manpower efficiency and increase overall productivity.
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Projects:
o Warehouse and Training facility offices for Isuzu Motors FZE (2016 - 2017)
o Logistics house facility for Dubai South. (2017)
o Warehouse and office facility for Trilogi logistics (GMG group, Sun and Sands) (2018)
o Aerospace supply chain facility for Dubai south @ DWC (2018)

MEP PROJECT MANAGER at Kele Contracting, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2015 to August 2016

Company Profile: Established in Australia, Kele Contracting is a leading construction company with many prestigious infrastructure, hospitality, leisure and other commercial projects such as Sydney Passenger terminal, Walsh bay and Radisson blue to boast off.
Project: Private Safari and Zoo, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai.
Client: RTA, Consultant: Dar Al- Handasah
Project Description: The project is a unique design and build private safari and zoo spread over 1 square kilometer. The value of MEP works is over Dhs 100M.

Key Accomplishments
• Executed the electrical design including a ‘Unique’ Substation design and got it approved by DEWA. (7.9 MW)
• Designed initial scheme for the water filtration and complex waterfall features. (100, 000 m3 of water)
• Independently managed a ‘unique’ MEP design, prepared the specifications - customized as per zoologist/ client requirements.
• Accurate BOQ (Bill of Quantity) prepared to ensure smooth and effective cash flow within the organization.
• Developed feasible infrastructure services including main drainage network within the difficult terrain.
• Managing the project installations at site.

MEP Manager / Projects Manager at frayland constructions- Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2008 to June 2015

Frayland is a leading construction, development and interior design company which has been in the Middle East for the past 30 years. The Company specializes in high end design & build projects.

Key Accomplishments
• Developed a MEP department from scratch. Successfully estimated/ designed and executed various projects in-house resulting in cost saving from sub-contract mark ups.
• Updated knowledge of rules and regulations of various local authorities like DEWA, Etisalat, Du and civil defense enabling timely submission of various applications in getting final service connections on time.
• Simultaneously managed various highly challenging and demanding projects to successful and cost effective completion.
• Effectively motivated, trained and empowered a team towards successful completion of projects within the timelines and with budget savings.
• Profitably negotiated with subcontractors/ vendors, created an efficient procurement system and achieved overall cost savings within the project budget.
• Developed a fully functional ‘Design Department’, implemented CAD standards, and ensured full coordinated site drawings for smooth site operations which saved time and repetitive works at site.
• A no nonsensical approach towards clients, clearly understanding their specific requirements, building strong relationship, creating loyal clients from all segments (Developers, Individual & Royalty) helped company gain repeat projects
• Economically tendered projects enabling the company to submit project winning price

Projects:
B+G+23 Mankhool (2015) • B+G+9 Dubai Silicon Oasis (2015) • 9 Villas in Dubai land (2014)
Gym parking building for city tower 2 Sh. Zayed road (2013) • Commercial Building @ Sh. Zayed Road (2013) (effiel-2)
2 Nos 2B+G+9 Residential building at Dubai land (2011) • Luxury Royal villa (2008)
Luxury Villas Development @ Lime Tree Valley East @ Jumeirah Golf Estates (2008 - 2010)
FIT OUT works at O-14 Business bay (office) • Sharaf DG head offices • Burjuman business towers • Mawarid finance
Restaurants Including home bakery • All leading malls including DUBAI mall, Mirdiff City Centre, Deira City Centre.

Sr. MEP Engineer at frayland constructions
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2002 to December 2007

• Planning / Programming project from start and aligned MEP program with the construction program.
• Timely submissions of shop drawings/ RFIs / Submittals etc. including services coordination which avoided delays.
• Procurement / ordering materials on time by prioritizing based on delivery time and program thus ensured materials are available on time.
• Project Execution with optimum resources. Building teams and groups and having healthy competition which helped overall project progress.
• Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals on time which enabled smooth handing over to client.
• Keeping a track on scope changes. Issuing RFIs, CVIs and submitting variations on time thus ensuring cost control.
• Follow up with clients for their feedback and complaints which ensured a trustworthy relationship which guaranteed future projects.

Projects:
Luxury 20 villas for EMAAR @ Emirates hills (Signature villas, 2003) • The ADDRESS Montgomery 5 star hotel @ Emirates Hills • Al Hambra 23 luxury villas for EMAAR @ Emirates Hills • INTERCONTINENTAL Club House @ Dubai Festival City

MECHANICAL DESIGN SITE ENGINEER at Sensaire Services LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 1998 to August 2002

• Prepared MEP shop and coordination drawings, builders work layouts and liaised with Civil engineers and international architects for proper space requirements.
• Carried out HVAC Heat load calculations using Carrier and other software.
• Liaised with AutoCAD team for timely submission of all associated project drawings.
• Preparing MEP Submittals and liaising with suppliers

• NOVOTEL / Ibis Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel (2002)
• Sharjah CITY CENTRE (2001)
• CITY Bank office Tower (2000)
• Dubai AIRPORT Free zone (1998)

Mechanical Engineer at Magna Cool Engineers Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • January 1997 to January 1998

Worked as mechanical engineer specialising in HVAC

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Govt Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala,India
  • October 1996

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
MS office
Revit MEP
AutoCAD
HVAC Design
Electrical Design
mep design
mep estimation

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2018
Valid Until:
January 2021
Revit MEP (Training)
Training Institute:
CAD CENTRE
Date Attended:
October 2014
Duration:
24 hours

Hobbies

  • Travelling , Music