MEP Testing & Commissioning Manager
Shapoorji Pallonji Middle East PLC
Total years of experience :20 years, 3 Months
1A) King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Project - Riyadh, KSA
Type of Project: Business and Financial Usage Building Facilities
Client: KAFD Development and Management Company
Consultant: JLL (PMCM)/ ATKINS (SSC)
Projects:
• World Trade Center, KAFD, Parcel 1.15, Zone 1 :B3+G+63 (High Rise Towers)
• Riyadh Bank Headquarters, Parcel 1.14, Zone 1 :B4+G+53 (High Rise Towers)
• King Abdullah Financial District, Parcel 1.11, Zone 1 :B5+G+17 (High Rise Towers)
• Crystal Tower, KAFD, Parcel 1.10, Zone 1 :B4+G+26 (High Rise Towers)
• Muqarnas Tower, KAFD, Parcel 1.09, Zone 1 :B5+G+30 (High Rise Towers)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
A. Chilled Water System Assessment: Evaluated the Installed Chilled Water Systems and CHW Flushing and Treatment Process Pertaining to Testing and Commissioning Requirements, BMS Inclusions and Performance Requirements and provided timely inputs to facilitate remedial actions.
B. Provided critical inputs in the formulation of Cause and Effect matrix for Fire Alarm System and Building Evacuation Strategy.
C. Resolved numerous installation related pitfalls hindering the T&C Compliance and Approvals.
D. Amended the documentation flow process to expedite progress and conclude works.
E. Achieved critical milestones of T&C Program to facilitate TOC.
Scope of Work: Project Coordination, Site Supervision of Complete Mechanical systems, Testing and Commissioning, As Built Drawings, O&M Manuals and Handover.
Duties Include:
• Participate in the installation and commissioning progress meetings and report to the consultant and client representative.
• Review the design documents, Installation & T&C site inspections, procedures, manuals and project closeout documents
• Manage all testing activities from component level to system level and integrated facility level testing.
• Ensure prudent and optimal execution of T&C plan
• Assess and delegate resolution of issues
• Ensure the installed systems operate in compliance with performance specification
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Four Seasons 5 Star Hotel Project (Jeddah) (Role: Consultant/Client Representative):
A. Value Engineering: Optimized Grey Water Treatment Plant and reduced cost. Revised the Elevator Pit Drainage system and reduced the number of Pumps required.
B. Identified major design errors and deficiencies and provided timely advice and guidance to mitigate them. Namely: Inadequate Plant Spaces and Access, Drifting and Offset Chutes, Extreme Pressure Regimes, Inaccurate Pipe Sizing, Missing drainage Provisions, Faulty Controls Strategy etc.
1A) Project Name: FOUR SEASONS Five Star Hotel High Rise Project (B1+29 Floors)
Type of Project: High Rise Buildings and Towers
Client: MIDAD Real Estate (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Scope of Work: Project Coordination, Design Review, Specification Review, Drawing Review, Material Review and Approval and Site Supervision of Complete Mechanical systems
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. SAUDI ARAMCO Ras Tanura Pier Upgrade (Role: Contractor):
A. Cost Saving Initiatives: Deliberated with Designer and Client and replaced Expensive Steel Pipes with RTR, eliminated Chemical Filter for PACU air intake, Changed Fire Fighting Motorized Butterfly Valves to Manual as per Control Philosophy, Eliminated maintenance pumps as part of contractors supply scope.
B. Identified missing items as part of scope of work and provided timely intervention to include them as part of tender bidding and PO.
Projects:
3A) King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) Development Project, Makkah, KSA.
3B) ABHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXTENSION- ABHA, KSA.
3C) King Salman Maritime Industries and Services Complex- Ras Al Khair, KSA.
3D) Saudi Aramco Upgrade Pier Facilities for Ras Tanura and Tanajib sea ports, KSA.
3E) CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTER- Al Murooj, KSA.
3F) SAUDI AIRLINES CARGO Office Renovation, Riyadh, KSA.
Role in these projects:
• Review of design documents; identify scope of works and review of material specs & all other technical/commercial requirements complying with project requirements.
• Formulate design strategy and Conduct Estimate Design Calculations for Mechanical systems for Tender Bidding.
• Supervise and control work program, which include all project components. Review submitted schedules.
• Suggest Value Engineering propositions for Mechanical Systems.
• Formulate BOQ’s of proposed systems.
• Address and resolve all technical queries raised by design consultant.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. King Abdullah Financial District Project (Role: Consultant):
A. Project Handover Status Evaluation: Evaluated the Installed Mechanical Systems in terms of Material Compliance, Installation Procedures, Testing and Commissioning Inclusions, BMS Inclusions and Performance Requirements etc.
B. Testing and Commissioning Supervision: Supervised the Testing and Commissioning Process in compliance with project guidelines, contractors T&C plan and specialist T&C recommendations.
C. Apprised the client of major installation issues and design performance deficiencies and provided timely advice and guidance by initiating Non Conformance Reports and Mitigation measures needed to resolve the Issues. Namely: Missing Dampers for Engineered Smoke Control System, Faulty Installation of Control Valves, Dampers etc., Material Non Compliance of Fire Safety System components, Missing Control Valves for District Cooling Chilled Water System etc.
2. Ministry of Interior Integrated Project (Role: Consultant):
A. Installation Supervision: Supervised the installation of Mechanical Systems as per project documents and standards.
B. Testing and Commissioning Supervision: Supervised the Testing and Commissioning Process in compliance with project guidelines, contractors T&C plan and specialist T&C recommendations.
C. Assisted the T&C Specialist in troubleshooting chilled water balancing issues, Air Balancing issues etc.
D. Handover: Supervised the complete handover of all 7 strategic projects in Jizan, Saudi Arabia
Projects:
1) King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Project Coordination, Design Build, Drawing Review, Material Approval and Site Supervision of Complete Mechanical systems, Testing and Commissioning, As Built Drawings, O&M Manuals and Handover.
2) MOI Integrated Project
Project Coordination, Design Build, Drawing Review, Material Approval and Site Supervision of Complete Mechanical systems, Testing and Commissioning, As Built Drawings, O&M Manuals and Handover.
Projects: Various Commercial and Luxury Residential Development Projects.
• 66 Sheldon Avenue: Includes Basement+G+2 (Luxury Independent House).
• 3 Oaks & white Lodge: Includes Basements+G+2 (2 Luxury Independent Houses).
• 4 Well Garth Road: Includes Basements+G+5 (8 Unit Residential Development)
• Oracle Apartments, 63 West Heath Road: Includes Basements+G+3 (7 Luxury Residential)
• St. Thomas House: Includes Common Basement+G+5 (40 Unit Residential Development).
• Manresa Mansions(London): Includes First and Second Floor (Ultra Luxury Flat).
• Beaulieu(London): Includes Basement+G+5 (Ultra Luxury House)
Role in these projects:
• Design HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Fighting Systems as per British/American standards.
• Illustrate concept/strategy and scheme designs from initial to final stage (design for construction)which can be thoroughly understood by all stakeholders concerned (Principal Engineers, Architects, Clients, Contractors etc.).
• Develop schematics for Heating, Comfort Cooling, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire fighting and Hot & Cold water services with clear depiction of different services with distinctive colour conventions.
• Attend M&E Coordination meetings and communicate effectively with clients.
• Research, analyse and produce reports on cost effective and sustainable energy saving options.
• Undertake site surveys and quality inspections, snagging and produce site reports.
• Deputise for project manager in his absence and deal with all queries and requests appropriately.
• Cross verification of design drawings for complete HVAC, Water Supply, plumbing & drainage and Fire Fighting systems.
• Co-ordination of shop drawings and Builders works including equipments selection.
• Represent design team in meetings with client and contractors and respond to the RFI to clarify the design issues as per the contract drawings.
• Re-checking of all duct and chilled water pipe sizes, pump head and static pressure calculations for AHU'S, FCU’S & Extract Fans etc.
• Coordinating with electrical department for incorporating electrical requirement of mechanical equipments.
• Supervise and ensure that the standard of the installed works is in accordance with the technical and quality specification of the contract and quality of workmanship is maintained to the highest standards.
• To review, approve and implement all engineering standards, policies and procedures regarding material and Drawing submittals.
• Assist quantity-surveying team to prepare the BOQ, Claims and Variations.
• Assist quality assurance team to get the approvals of the materials and the work inspections.
• Provide comments and seek relevant documentation in the Mechanical O & M manuals.
Projects: Various Commercial and Residential Development Projects.
• 417 Wick Lane, London E3: Includes Ground+8 Floors (77 Units High Rise Residential Development)
• Lister Hospital HSSD: Includes Ground + First Floor (Sterile Services Department)
• Access Self Storage: Includes Ground+ 4 Floors (Storage Commercial Development)
Role in these projects:
• Design Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC) to ASHRAE & CIBSE standards.
• Undertake principal design calculations associated with HVAC systems.
• Design of Tanks and Pumps for CWS and LTHW
• Cooling and Heating Load Calculations
• Develop Schematics for Comfort Cooling, Heating and Hot and Cold Water Services.
• Make appropriate changes to the design and equipment layout where needed.
• Drainage and fire fighting scheme design and schematics
Projects: School and Residential Development Projects.
• Kingsmead School : Includes Ground+3 Floors (Crafts Block Refurbishment)
• 339 Lordship Lane: Includes Basements+G+4 Floors (24 Unit Residential Development)
Scope of Work: Scheme Design, Project Coordination, Material Selection
Projects: Healthcare Development Project. Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre: Basement+G+5 Floors (200 Bed Chest Hospital) Role in this project:
• Cooling Load Calculations as per ASHRAE standards.
• CHW pipe sizing and associated schematics.
• Pump and Tank Designing.
• Selection of AHU's and Chillers.
• Duct designing and associated schematics.
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