MEP Manager
Turner International Middle East
Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 10 Mois
Key Projects to Credit:
• The Address Sky View - Dubai
• Dubai Mall Expansion - Dubai
• Cultural District - Abu Dhabi (Utilities Works)
Highlight:
• Instituted plans and handled project management including from design through construction till handing over, developed value engineering activities for MEP/Utilities works for fostering vertical organizational growth.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Managing the techno-commercial aspects of MEP/Utilities projects encompassing reviewing base design and construction schedules, delineating project scope, budgeting, evaluating technical specifications, contracting requirements, scheduling and project profitability.
• Developing procurement strategies for consultants/ contractors in terms of packaging and scope of works.
• Supervising entire work schedule and all stages of tender management from proposal preparation to approval.
• Collecting metrics data (such as baseline, actual values for costs, schedule, work in progress and work completed), reporting project progress to Project Manager and recommending curative actions in case of variance.
• Identifying bottlenecks, resolving technical problems in design and construction and conducting delay assessments.
• Preparing technical analysis of MEP/Utilities, contract change orders/claims and operational cost estimates, variations from budget/ time, detailing cost impact of changes and modifications.
• Liaising with authorities to facilitate the consultants' and contractors' approvals and ensuring it will not hamper the progress of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
Cascade down the company vision & strategy into the MEP sector.
Provide input upwards into the organisation to set the company strategies.
Manage the MEP part of all tenders, including D&B tenders. Ensure the MEP proposal is complete, accurate, well planned, and presentable and make sure it represents the best price/performance value to the Client.
Lead the negotiations with the Clients for the MEP works at the pre-award stage.
Seek the best arrangement to bid/execute the MEP works (self-execute, sub-contract, JV, etc.).
Contributes, whenever applicable, in the business development plans related to the MEP field to achieve the goals set by the company policy.
Monitor the time and cost performance of the MEP section of projects in the region and provides support for their improvement.
Delivers profitability above planned levels and completes projects on time.
Adjust/change the MEP organization to respond to the changing environment, technology, market conditions, financial challenges, competition etc.
Plans, organizes and controls implementation of work towards the achievement of goals and objectives.
Prepare Staff Development Plans to ensure the organization is continuously developed and is up-to-date with the latest technicality and tools in the industry.
Maintains the knowledge center for the sector and ensures the creation, acquisition, and sharing of knowledge within the company.
Key Projects to Credit:
Banha Power Generation Plant, Egypt.
West Damietta Power Generation Plant, Egypt.
Cairo West F16 Airbase, Phase B (W912ER-12-R-0001), Egypt.
Jorf Lasfar port, Morocco.
Wheeled Vehicles Maintenance Facility, Egypt.
West Munition Storage Areas (PN 354726), Qatar.
Aircraft Fuel Farm, Camp Lemonnier (P906), Djibouti.
Oman Airlift Ramp, Aircraft Fuel Facility and Parallel Taxiway (TO12), Oman.
Naval Operations and Support Facilities (P908), Bahrain.
Joined the organization as MEP Engineer, moved on upward career trajectories to merit promotion to the position of MEP Manager.
Designation Chronology:
• Apr ’11 - July 2011: Engineering Manager
• Oct '09 - Apr‘11: MEP Manager
• Mar '09 - Oct '09: Senior MEP Engineer
• Aug '07- Mar '09: MEP Engineer
Key Projects to Credit:
• Heart of Doha Development - Qatar
• Dubai Maritime City - UAE
• Dubai Mall - UAE
• Limitless Towers - Jordan
Highlight:
• Instituted plans and handled project management including from design through construction till handing over, developed value engineering activities for MEP works for fostering vertical organizational growth.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Managing the techno-commercial aspects of MEP projects encompassing reviewing base design and construction schedules, delineating project scope, budgeting, evaluating technical specifications, contracting requirements, scheduling and project profitability.
• Developing procurement strategies for consultants/ contractors in terms of packaging and scope of works.
• Supervising entire work schedule and all stages of tender management from proposal preparation to approval.
• Collecting metrics data (such as baseline, actual values for costs, schedule, work in progress and work completed), reporting project progress to Project Manager and recommending curative actions in case of variance.
• Identifying bottlenecks, resolving technical problems in design and construction and conducting delay assessments.
• Preparing technical analysis of MEP services, contract change orders/claims and operational cost estimates, variations from budget/ time, detailing cost impact of changes and modifications.
• Liaising with authorities to facilitate the consultants' and contractors' approvals and ensuring it will not hamper the progress of the project.
Key Project to Credit:
• Al-Mas Tower: JLT Area, consisting of 5 Basements + 65 floors, 365m total height.
Key Responsibilities:
• Synchronized the operations of electrical, mechanical & vertical transportation works with civil activities and with the Consultant, Subcontractors, Suppliers, PM & CM, to efficiently manage resources, ensured compliance with organizational policies.
• Handled installations of mechanical and electrical components, provided highest standard of quality as per envisaged implementation methodology and ensured that escalation procedures are followed up to project close-out.
• Established testing schedule for subcontractor's work, evaluated and analyzed resources, insured compliance with quality standards, construction schedule and material delivered.
• Monitored on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule, provided recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding certain jobs.
• Scrutinized subcontractors/suppliers proposals, samples, shop drawings and technical data to sustain quality standards and eliminate problems, suggested improvements and escalated unresolved issues to the Project Manager for timely solutions.
Inducted as Senior Electrical Engineer, charted a phenomenal growth curve through exceptional performance to merit promotion as Engineering Department Coordinator.
Designation Chronology:
• Jul '03 - May '04: Engineering Department Coordinator
• Apr '02 - Jun' 03: Senior Electrical Engineer
Key Projects to Credit:
• Children’s Oncology Hospital, Egypt.
• Pfizer Pharmaceutical Industries Middle East & Africa Headquarter, Egypt.
• The Smart Village Project, Egypt Internet City, B1 & B7 Buildings.
• Duty Free Shopping Mall of the Cairo International Airport, Egypt.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Superintended all activities of checking and analyzing high-reliability electrical systems. Determined methods and procedures to be used on new assignments.
• Designed an integrated data flow for electrical system shop drawings, enabled complete analysis of electrical systems: Lighting, Power and Light Current Systems.
• Tracked project developments, ensured procedural adherence through site visits. Monitored performance of the team and resolved any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that arise.
• Conducted periodic progress meetings, prepared and submitted various project tracking reports to Head of the Engineering Department including cost reports (percent complete, productivity analysis, man-hour summaries and earned value reports).
• Involved in the procurement of materials and prepared proposals for alternatives. Verified adherence of electric work to the established quality plans and assisted in the execution of standardized work practices.
• Supervised and motivated team members to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and resolved work-related issues/queries.
Key Projects to Credit:
• Le Royale Meridien Gallerie
• Pyramids Heights Office Park Area
• Hilton Hotel- Dream Land Golf
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyzed the technical specifications and electrical equipments to plan project implementation from inception to completion stage within time/cost constraints.
• Conducted site visits for experimental tests on equipment and evaluated results. Handled procurement of materials and prepared proposals for alternatives.
• Examined shop drawing for various electrical & ELV Systems.
• Involved in the procurement of materials and prepared proposals for alternatives. Verified adherence of electric work to the established quality plans and assisted in the execution of standardized work practices.
Previous Professional Experiences:
Jun '98 - Jul '00: Electrical Project Design Engineer, Zuhair Fayez Partnership, Egypt
Key Projects to Credit:
• Auditorium of the Institute of Thought & Inventiveness (1070 Chair), Riyadh, KSA
• MTC Towers, Al-Madina, KSA, (23 MVA)
• King Abdul-Aziz Centre for Hobbies, Riyadh, KSA (6 MVA)
• Prince Faisal Bin Turki Bin Naser Palace, Riyadh, KSA (6 MVA)
• Al-Khandaq Mosque, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (4 MVA)
Oct '96 - Jun '98: Electrical Design Engineer, Engineering Consultants Group (ECG)
Key Projects to Credit:
• Ayoun Moussa Electric Power Station Buildings (14 Buildings)
• La Poire Factory, Al-Basateen, Cairo, (3 MVA)
Sept '94 - Oct '96: Electrical Design Engineer, Trans Space Consultants (Dorra)
Key Projects to Credit:
• Comprehensive Development of Dahab Sector, Sinai
• NESCO Hotel, Hurghada
• Al-Shorouk New City - 2000 Residential Complex
• Zayed New City
Key Projects handled as Freelance Assignments:
• Rixos Ottoman Palace Hotel, Palm Jumeira, Dubai, UAE
• Sami Tower, Dubai, UAE
• Greater Cairo Waste Water Treatment Station at Al-Gabal Al-Asfar, Stage 2, Phase 1, Egypt
• DSD Ferrometalco Factory, Belbais, Egypt
• Al-Orouba Tunnel (900 meter), Cairo, Egypt
Other Trainings and Certifications: • Leading Effective Business Meetings, Turner University, 2009. • Business Meetings Etiquettes, Turner University, 2009. • Project Launch, Turner University, 2009. • Excel 2007 (Advance, Expert I and Expert II), Turner University, 2009.