Experience

Zerem Electrical

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical Project Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Present



Drake & Scull

• MEP Project Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2018

  • Planned and executed electrical /mechanical projects in accordance with Corporate Policy and in conjunction with the Division/ operations Manager. • Maintained a customer and supplier/vendor relationships to promote good customer relationships and to enhance competitiveness in industry. • Prepared and submitted electrical/ mechanical construction project budget estimates. • Planed and prepared construction schedules, milestones and monitored progress against established schedules. • Prepared contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. • Developed and implemented quality control programs. • Represent company on matters such as business services and union matters. • Prepared progress and monthly project manager reports and issued progress schedules to clients. • Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff. • Reviewed work/contracts/WIP ( work in progress ) for areas of risk and made a corrective measures to rectify the deficiencies. • Ensured that the client is properly billed and those payments are received in a timely manner for all projects • Ensured that all contractual and legal matters related to the projects are dealt with properly and promptly, seeking advice and guidance from Division /Operations Manager as necessary. • Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. • Produced detailed overall Staff / labor requirements for the project. • Monitored, identify, and analyze all project costs with a view of facilitating the completion of the projects at minimum cost and within budget limit. • Monitored Material Procurement activities for project. • Ensured that change orders are handled properly in a timely manner • Managed projects closing out.



Enviro2systems LLC

• Projects Director

  • Oct 2011 - May 2014

  • Planned, direct, and coordinated activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame. • Reviewed project proposal Quote to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project. • Conferred with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. • Directed /coordinated activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule & within prescribed budget. • Reviewed status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required. • Prepared project reports for management, client, or others. • Discussed with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. • Analyzed and reviewed goals and develop plans to improve performance. • Provided the necessary support and guidance to assist staff in achieving and improving their sales performance. • Ensured staffs are trained in service and other skills as established by the company. • Ensured staff delivers consistent, excellent service and effectively deliver in accordance with standards. • Resolved customer issues and requests in an efficient and timely manner. • Held regular communication systems to ensure all staff review current initiatives and direction. • Implementing and managing company policies and professional standards. • Ensured that the health, safety & environment practices are adhered to



Arup

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Assisted the principle with the development of all system engineering concepts, such as design brief and concept report reviews and managed the design in terms of construction budgets. • Prepared all calculations and selects all equipment (assigned some tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate). • Fully understands Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. • Fully understands (construction) project procurement methodologies and able to recommend and apply the methods in the project • Reviewed all deliverables of the project such as reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.. • Promoted and enforced company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management. • Performed the contract administration for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project. • Ensured that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines • Coordinated with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities. • Prepared all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team. • Responded to both technical and financial queries related to the project. • Advised the principle / associate principle of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract for review and submission to client. • Prepared and continuously monitors a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance. • Interacted with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery. • Organized and attended meetings including client meetings.



Cobalt Engineering (LP)

• Senior Electrical Designer

  • Dec 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Dealt with Owner/ Architect to obtain their requirements during the design. • Attended kick- off meetings, weekly site meeting, preparing site instruction/ Notice of change & field review. • Directed a team of engineers during the design stage. • Participated in specifications preparation within the team & prepare concept report. • Coordinated with utilities & add /consider their requirement into design. • Designed in according to LEED requirement /Ashrae 90.1-2004. • Generated low voltage single line diagram concepts up to 3000Amp,with a fault protection equipment & sized feeder circuit breaker capacities • Sized transformers based on Demand load and utility feeding arrangement using 13.8kv&600v, delta &star or wye/wye type connection • Sized cable and bus ways with voltage drop and short circuit current calculations • Selected low voltage switch gear and determined the panel capacities • Prepared layout drawings indicating the route of cables, trays, wire way with sketches, sections, circuit load schedule. • Coordinated the actual load of equipment and type of control and motor starting with selection of VFDs and soft starters • Provided grounding layout with low current systems requirements and bonding network details Data structure cabling system requirements • Calculated capacitor bank capacity according to connected load. • Designed lighting system according to owner requirement/specifications using software. • Selected the required capacity and prepared layout drawings for emergency stand by generators and UPS • Designed fire alarm, annunciation, emergency lighting systems & other low current systems • Reviewing design drawing & specifications at each stage of submission to ensure all requirements are reflected into documents.



MCW Consultants Ltd

• Senior Electrical Designer

  • Feb 2008 - Nov 2008

  • Generated low voltage single line diagram concepts up to 4000Amp,with a fault protection equipment & sized feeder circuit breaker capacities • Sized transformers based on connected load and utility feeding arrangement using 11kv&400v, Delta &star type connection • Sized cable and bus ways with voltage drop and short circuit current calculations • Selected low voltage switch gear forms and determined the panel capacities • Prepared layout drawings indicating the route of cables, trays, trunking with sketches, sections , circuit load schedule & lists • Coordinated the actual load of equipment and type of control and motor starting with selection of VFDs and soft starters • Provided earthing layout with low current systems requirements and bonding network details • Data structure cabling system requirements • Calculated capacitor bank capacity according to connected load. • Designed lighting system with layout according to building specifications using software provided by manufacturer. • Selected the required capacity and prepared layout drawings for emergency stand by generators and UPS • Designed fire alarm, annunciation, emergency lighting systems & other low current systems



PIVOT Engineering & General Contracting Company

• United Arab Emirates
• Construction
• 400 - 500 Employee

• MEP Operations Manager / Deputy MEP Director

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Directed and assisted Projects manager in their projects in order to be ahead of schedule and to accomplished maximum profits• Evaluated the working progress on site to ensure adherence to budget and deadline• Planned and organized construction projects activity according to schedule and specifications• Assisted the development of master plans including schedule drawings and procurement of construction materials• Prepared action plans for management and followed up cash flow plan during work process• Reviewed & discussed weekly and monthly reports prepared by MEP Project Managers.• Oversees the operations of various assigned projects to ensure the critical environment operations, maintenance, and vendor management standards of the contract are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner.• Deliverable: Customers requirements to fulfill contractual obligations are operated and maintained cost-effectively and safely.• Compliance of statutory and regulatory for all sites.• Optimized expenditures and profitability by implementing sound business practices.• Set performance criteria, performance reviews for direct reports.• Responsible for employee development including hiring, recognition, discipline, and termination processes. Identified, tests, and implemented technological advances in support of building operations.• Took corrective action to bring about required change and ensure contract requirements have been executed at a level above the specified standards.• Maintained open communication with the client including problems and/or conflicts resolutions, regular reports to ensure satisfaction.• Complied with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards. Performed other duties as required.• Measurement of works, compilation and issue of monthly valuation• Ensured all company health & safety policies are implemented, maintained & adhered to at all times on site.

• Head of Electrical Department

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2006

  • Assigned and recruited the project teams as per organization chart• Managed and supervised fifteen electrical engineers in different type of projects• Coordinated projects and sub-contractor teams as large as 100 workers per site• Evaluated subcontractor bids to identify an appropriate contractor and issued award letters• Verified tender drawing and design concept, prior to job award with strong knowledge of codes, practices and standards• Approved the design for residential, commercial and industrial construction projects with related substations.• Reviewed the estimated cost of materials, labor and equipment for Tender projects in order to submit competitive bid.• Generated project concept design according to client requirements.• Determined the department targets and achievements including all financial aspects• Followed up the procurement of long lead items with the procurement department and insured the delivery of material a head of work program on site



ACECO Ltd.,

• Electrical Project Manager

  • Jan 1995 - May 2000

  • Assigned and selected the project teams as per organization chart • Managed and supervised fifteen electrical engineers allocated at different type of projects . • Coordinated projects and sub-contractor teams as large as 100 workers per site • Evaluated subcontractor bids to identify an appropriate contractor and issued award letters • Verified construction drawing and design concept with strong knowledge of codes, practices and standards • Approved the design for residential, commercial and industrial construction projects with related substations. • Followed up the procurement of long lead items with the procurement department • and insured the delivery of material a head of work program on site • Proposing plans and programs that boost the effectiveness of the project. • Ensured the management and control of all tasks and activities of projects at all stages in order to ensure delivering outcomes within the required timeframe, budget and quality. • Approved changes to the project scope, variance factors and changes to budgets, and reviewing the detailed project final account. • Supervised the progress of the project and empowering project managers with methods to deliver required outcomes within the predefined timeframes. • Ensured that adequate resources are being provided to the project as necessary and controlling project budget and expenditures. • Approved regular reports and deliverables required by the clients and assisting in resolving any upcoming conflicts or discrepancies. • Ensured that adequate resources are being provided to the project as necessary and controlling project budget and expenditures.