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Watford, England, United Kingdom

United Arab Emirates

• Skillfully managing and directing complex projects while estimating and checking scope of MEP trades during pre-construction. Guiding implementation of company procedures for estimating, cost and schedule control. Assisting in contracts negotiations and preparation of contract documents and analyzing contractual obligations. Reviewing and approving material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation. Managing MEP teams on day-to-day basis, and advising & managing recruitment needs, training, development and retention needs, together with input and review of project bids and QA/QC processes• Fortifying maximum coordination between MEP operations and civil operations. Maximizing value-engineering inputs on MEP-related matters. Ensuring adequate support to estimation for pricing of MEP package. Managing strong collaboration with MEP engineering for estimation of change orders, where design component is involved. Coordinating with procurement functions for MEP packages. Coordinating on operational activities, materials procurement and other related activities with project manager and operational staff

Pakistan

• Proficiently managed overall planning, design review, engineering, coordination, procurement and implementation of complete scope of works covered under respective discipline. Delivered MEP packages within agreed budget. Ensured effective and efficient planning of MEP projects while allocating and utilizing resources (financial, human & equipment); well acquainted with KESC, PTCL, PNRA, WAPDA, NTDC & MONHSRC• Trained and managed several Engineers and achieved significant improvements in their productivity. Supervised 1500 employees, scheduled work hours, and resolved conflicts. Developed and supervised implementation of operational policies and procedures within MEP operations, while ensuring maximum coordination between MEP operations and civil operations Strongly collaborated with MEP Engineering for estimation of change orders, where design component is involved; managed MEP subcontractors, and controls their performance. Identified and tracked KPIs for MEP operations, and devised plans and initiatives for improvement; provided support for professional development of direct reports

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Effectively met regularly with clients to discuss project progress and issues that may arise during course of project. Managed and oversaw entire project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and procurement management. Oversaw project team’s work to ensure deadlines are met. Reviewed project deliverables to ensure compliance with requirements & specifications• Monitored changes in legislation and industry trends to implement best practices; provided technical expertise and experience where needed to solve complex problems. Managed subcontractors and vendors, while ensuring adherence to deadlines and delivery of high-quality products & services according to specifications. Communicated with stakeholders about project status, risks, and challenges; well acquainted with ADDC, DU, Etisalat, ADNOC, ADCD & ADMCC

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Skillfully managed and completed many projects; managed applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents. Effectively communicate with external and internal team members and stakeholders at all projects stages. Participated in commissioning process and daily meetings during construction; supported scheduler with updates on progress. Executed field coordination between general contractor, commissioning agent and client. Undertook field walks with general contractor and sub-contractor trades• Attended field and punch walks with architect and MEP engineering team. Supported and managed project close-out documentation. Ensured QA/QC is being followed and reported any issues. Performed quality review of technical documentation for accuracy and contract compliance. Prepared schedules and ad-hoc reports on project’s progress, KPIs and progress tracking

Abu Dhabi

• Effectively managed multiple projects, including coordination with other trades, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project completion; reviewed project documents for compliance with company standards and procedures• Developed project schedules, budgets, and estimates; coordinated and scheduled MEP resources, both internally and externally. Tracked project milestones and deliverables. Identified and provided resolutions on project issues and risks. Managed change orders and contract modifications. Prepared progress reports and status updates. Conducted project meetings and site visits. Fortified quality assurance and managed quality control of MEP systems; executed commissioning of MEP systems, and prepared close-out of MEP project documentation

• Dexterously managed, executed, completed, and handed over multiple MEP projects, while ensuring timely completion of project within approved budgets on cost, resources without compromising on quality & safety • Attended regular meetings, discussed issues and suggested corrective actions. Monitored project budgets and scheduled and oversaw performance to ensure on time, quality and on budget project execution. Coordinated with design team on all aspects of design• Prepared periodic reports for management including status of budgets, variance/change claims, schedules, disputes, up-coming activities & safety records. Ensured all technical aspects of projects are strictly complied with and in conformity with conditions of contract, specifications, drawings and BOQ; ensured adherence of health and safety requirements and compliance with authorities’ regulations• Analyzed drawings, specifications and statements of work in preparation of activity networks for project resource planning and scheduling.Provided program planning capabilities including interfaces and risks analysis; established and monitored program and project controls KPI's

• Project Leader • Operate and competently work on an independent basis • Manage single or multidisciplinary projects • Communicate directly with Consultant and Client • Prepare technical and financial proposals for new work • Plan and monitor job resourcing/expenditure and adjust as necessary • Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians. • Prepare and take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detail design • Prepare Technical Specifications • Check/verify other team members work • Monitor financial performance of jobs • Be alive to new project opportunities • Set up and manage job/project administrative systems. • Ensure senior staffs are kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the client are achieved. • Commitment to CPD and self-learning / development

Prepared annual procurement plan for Electrical distribution improvement projects.Coordinated with different internal department for managerial issues.Implementation of new technology in favor of employerPeriodical inspection and inventory control.PROJECTS .Worked as project coordinator, latest textile machinery and caterpillar genset Erection in spinning mill. ..Successfully installed heat recovery system..Installed 280 ton absorption chiller

Masters, Electrical

Masters in electrical power systems.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering