Abbas Mehdi Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I spent nearly 2 incredible years learning at the AED 2 billion Marsa Al Seef project in Dubai as a Site Engineer.I led teams of varying sizes ranging from 90+ down to just 15 workers throughout the different stages of the project. I was responsible for safely delivering multiple buildings and external hardscape and landscape works, which involved ~1000m2 of podium waterproofing, drainage cell installation, concreting and interlock works.Two of the buildings that I was… Show more I spent nearly 2 incredible years learning at the AED 2 billion Marsa Al Seef project in Dubai as a Site Engineer.I led teams of varying sizes ranging from 90+ down to just 15 workers throughout the different stages of the project. I was responsible for safely delivering multiple buildings and external hardscape and landscape works, which involved ~1000m2 of podium waterproofing, drainage cell installation, concreting and interlock works.Two of the buildings that I was responsible for were hotel buildings, with hotel rooms designed in the traditional Arabian Style. The works packages were divided among multiple subcontractors, and coordination was required between each of them. I developed a tracker that was then used as a template (sample attached) to follow the progress of the guest rooms in each building broken down activity wise.To achieve the external works, I utilised my planning and sequencing skills to help develop monthly, weekly, and daily plans and ensure that they are implemented on site by the subcontractors and foremen. As the individual activities were naturally start to finish, and required different subcontractors coming in subsequently, I broke down the external area in different stages, meaning no subcontractor was sitting idle, as once they finished one area, they had the next one to move to. In the early stages of the project, I was part of a productivity team set up on site. My duties included tracking and reporting daily progress and quantities achieved, and performing root cause analysis to identify any issues that affect the productivity on site in order to maximise it. I would hold weekly meetings and present the site performance to the Phase Director, Project Managers and Construction Managers, discuss key KPI concerns, ideas for improvement, and review the upcoming planned quantities, allowing a manpower forecast. Our site reached peak productivity at 136%, which resulted in substantial direct cost savings. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

- Invited back to see the final months through of the refurbisment project from my previous placement. - Tenant liaison for 20 retail units, which put me in a position where I had to co-ordinate our works with the fit-out contractors to ensure that no one faced delays. - Represented the main contractor in pre-start meetings with the client and fit-out project managers. The aim was to agree ground rules to create an environment where all works could be performed… Show more - Invited back to see the final months through of the refurbisment project from my previous placement. - Tenant liaison for 20 retail units, which put me in a position where I had to co-ordinate our works with the fit-out contractors to ensure that no one faced delays. - Represented the main contractor in pre-start meetings with the client and fit-out project managers. The aim was to agree ground rules to create an environment where all works could be performed collaboratively.- In-charge of the joinery, roof works and flood protection packages. Developed simple progress trackers which would be provided to the skilled workers on site to help them see what their targets were and how well they were attaining to plan. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The Street Science programme is run by the University to promote the learning of basic scientific concepts and ideas in an easy to understand manner. By being a street scientist, I have learnt how to approach people and enhance their daily lives by teaching them something new and interesting. This has significantly improved my social skills. It has also taught me how to present to different audiences, and communicate ideas in a simple way.Being a Student Ambassador has allowed me to… Show more The Street Science programme is run by the University to promote the learning of basic scientific concepts and ideas in an easy to understand manner. By being a street scientist, I have learnt how to approach people and enhance their daily lives by teaching them something new and interesting. This has significantly improved my social skills. It has also taught me how to present to different audiences, and communicate ideas in a simple way.Being a Student Ambassador has allowed me to work at different events held at the University. Tasks have involved welcoming guests, showing prospective students around campus, and working at alumni events to ensure that everyone is comfortable and happy to be back. This has been a position of responsibility, and I have learnt how to behave professionally in different environments. I enjoy having a high involvement within the community. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

- Undertook a 70 - hour placement as part of a career development module with AMEC's Environment and Infrastructure department in Newcastle.-Took the lead on developing a BIM execution plan, creating a standard concise template, which eliminated the need for a new plan to be designed for every project, saving time and rework, and met the requirements of PAS-1192. - Self taught and performed rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible pipe design.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

- Site engineer on a refurbishment project of specific retail units. This opportunity provided experience working on a logistically challenging site as the shopping centre was live throughout. - Main duties included setting out, levelling, creating inspection test plans, and familiarising myself with method statement and risk assessments. - Organisational skills improved significantly since I was required to keep a site diary which tracked the labour on site, all plant… Show more - Site engineer on a refurbishment project of specific retail units. This opportunity provided experience working on a logistically challenging site as the shopping centre was live throughout. - Main duties included setting out, levelling, creating inspection test plans, and familiarising myself with method statement and risk assessments. - Organisational skills improved significantly since I was required to keep a site diary which tracked the labour on site, all plant equipment used, and all actions carried out.- Management and supervisory skills were also tested and developed through communication and delegation of tasks to subcontractors.- To increase safety and awareness on site, implemented weekly 'work and location' plans which depicted the areas and nature of works that would be carried out on site. I have found that the best part my placement was that it increased my appetite for learning. I gained invaluable knowledge, and I am determined to acquire more. Show less