Construction Manager - MEP at Trojan General Contracting LLC / 1
Essam Mohamed Lotfi Farid
BS.c. Elect. , PMP, CCP
Abu Dhabi – U.A.E,Mob.: +971509042259, +971556683732
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eXCEUTIVE sUMMARY:
Essam Lotfi is a Construction Manager-MEP at Trojan general contracting in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He received his BSc. degree in Electrical Engineering (Major) and Power Distribution (Minor) through Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt since 2001. Pursued and achieved his certificates in Project Management (PMP®) from PMI-USA since 2013, and certificate in Cost Management (CCP®) from AACE International since june-2014. He does claim 13 years extensive hands on experience in various aspects of projects and project management
Within maintenance, power distribution networks monitoring and supervision and construction projects as well. During his employment tenure with his past employers Suez Canal Electrical Distribution Company, United Engineering & Trading Company – ENTRACO, and TROJAN General Contracting, he has successfully managed various projects, in addition enhancing the process capabilities and organization performance as well.Essam Lotfi is actively pursuing potential opportunities in the project management field, where a room of growth and opportunities for advancement exists.
HIGHLIGHTS OFQUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Bachelor of Science: Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, 2001Elec.Power Engineering Field.
Project Management Professional: Project Management Institute License1603984 May 2013
Certified Cost Professional: AACE International License 4273 June 2014 to June 2017
Registered Electrical Engineer by:Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RAD110507)
WORK Experience:
22/03/2011 – Present:TROJAN General Contracting- Member of Royal Group of Companies
Work Specialty: Construction Projects
Job Function: Construction Manager
Description of Job:
- Repot to Project Manager on all construction related aspects to insure profitability of projects.
- Attend and participate in all project planning and coordination meetings.
- Provide regular verbal and/or written communication to Project Manager on construction objectives and status.
- Provide verbal and/or written communication with project team, accounting team and all other corporate staff as necessary.
- Take the lead in estimating, finalizing and managing proforma and cash flow projected hard costs.
- Create and aggressively manage construction schedules.
- Track and manage budgeted, actual and anticipated construction costs as they relate to committed contracts.
- Oversee contract, change order and monthly billing administration.
- Follow & Implement company policies and procedures.
- Ensure clean and safe job sites that follow industryOSHA and insurance requirements and guidelines.
- Follow all governmental, authorities and/or regulations.
Selected Projects & Accomplishments:
- Al Ajban Farm, Client M/s. Royal Group. From June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012, 124,000,000.00AED, As PE.
- Al Aryam Villa, Client Royal Dev't. Co., LLC. From Mar 1, 2011 to Feb 27, 2012, 13,000,000.00AED, As PE.
- Private Residential Villa - Salem Dalmouk, Client Royal Dev't. Co., LLC. From Sep 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012, 6,000,000.00AED, As PE.
- Freiha Residence, Client Royal Dev't. Co., LLC. From Sep 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012, 9,500,000.00AED, As PE.
- Hydra Avenue Towers - Reem Island - Abu Dhabi, Client M/s. Hydra Properties. From Mar 1, 2011 to Sep 29, 2014, 103,300,000.00AED, As CM.
23/04/2007 – 01/03/2011:United Engineering & Trading Co. (ENTRACO)
Work Specialty: Electromechanical Maintenance Projects
Job Function: Project Manager
Description of Job:
- Conduct inspections needed services and repairs.
- Coordinate emergency and regular repairs and coordinate repairs to buildings.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs tomechanical and electrical systems.
- Supervise maintenance staff in order to ensure a positive and healthy work environment.
- Maintain the general administration of the maintenance program.
- Assist with preparation of Maintenance Plans.
- Establish preventative maintenance schedules.
- Prepare activity reports and work order reports.
- Provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required.
02/04/2002 – 02/04/2007:Canal Electricity Distribution Company (CEDCO).
Work Specialty: Energy & Electric Distribution (Level of 11Kv Networks).
Job Function: Load Dispatcher.
Description of Job:
- SCADA, Real-time monitoring and control.
- Advanced Network Applications including network modeling.
- Outage Management incl crew & resource management.
- Work Management.
- Load Flow, Short Circuit calculations.
- Optimal Feeder Reconfiguration.
- Loss Minimization (MVAr control).
- Load Management (Feeder Voltage Control, Load Switching).
- Fault Location, Isolation and System Restoration (FLISR).
- Distribution of Work Orders.
15/07/1997 – 02/04/2007 (Part Time): Ismailia for Computers and Information Systems (ISCIS) Microsoft Certified Partner.
Work Specialty: Information Technology.
Job Function: Technical Support & Network Administration.
Description of Job:
- Designed and implemented special strategies related to maintenance procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance inspections of equipment to identify and respond to problems in a timely manner, thus preventing breakdowns.
- Provided solutions and fixed equipment malfunctioning, system faults and network errors – Used root-cause-failure techniques, corrective actions, modifications and performed replacements and/or new installation.
- Assigned personnel and technical support teams to sites requiring 24/7 maintenance.
- Worked with company’s vendors and supervised subcontractors during various maintenance projects to ensure proper completion of work performed at customers’ facilities.
- Utilized different reliability and testing strategies in plants to maintain and improve operation’s profitability.
- Directed storage of equipment and assured safety measures were followed.
Other Experiences (FREELANCER):
Worked with many projects as staff member:
Egypt
- ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY, EGYPT (Central Library), D-Learning Center Network Installation (MS-Windows NT4.0).
- SUEZ CANAL UNIVERSITY, EGYPT, Faculty of SCI. Math. Dep., Labs' network Installation and maintenance (NetWare 4.1).
- OBOUR HOSPITAL(Ahmed Maher Street, Obour Square, Zagazig, Egypt) Network Installation (NetWare 4.2 small business).
- EL-TAISEER HOSPITAL(Mansheit ElSadat, Zagazig) Network Installation (NetWare 4.2 small business).
- NILE KORDSA CO. (10th of Ramadan, Egypt) Assist the Manager of Information Systems (NetWare 3.12).
- EGYPTIAN TELEVISION (Channel 4, Ismailia, Egypt) Install and configure DIGIMIX and Inscriber/CG Supreme.
- EGYPTIAN&BRITISH BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY(Suez Canal University, Egypt, Faculty of Science, Bestial Science Department) PC Corrective and Preventative maintenance.
U.A.E
- Design MEP works for the following projects:-
- Electrical Works for (4B+G+20TYP+R) Building in MBZ Sector-Z29 Plot-C89.
- MEP Works for (4B+G+M+16TYP+R) Building in Abu Dhabi Sector- 2 West Plot C13.
- Electrical Works for Commercial Building (2 Floors) in Musaffah Sector-M3 Plot-15.
- Electrical Works for Villa Compound (2 Floors+R) in MBZ Sector-Z24 Plot-‘varies’.
- Electrical Works for Commercial Building (G+2F) in Banyas Sector-28 Plot-EB8.
- Electrical Works for Equestrian Farm in Al-Wathba Sector-Al-Wathba Plot-5.
Technical Skills:
- Software Applications:SCADA applications (Electrical Power Applications), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera P6.1, AutoCAD, Ecodial 3.4, Dialux.
- Experienced in preparing project Specifications (Division 16), BOQ and Vendor List.
- Very Good Knowledge of BS7671 and ADDC latest wiring regulations.
- Very Good Knowledge of Coordination procedures with ADDC, Etisalat, Civil Defense, Municipality Departments.
Extra Curriculum Courses and Training's:
- 2014 Western Winter Workshop in USA, NEVADA, Incline village, Lake Tahoe (AACEiSF).
- CCE001, Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering Fifth Edition - 40 hours at 3FOLD Education Center, Abu Dhabi.
- Contract Administration under FIDIC 1987-1999 – 8 hours workshop at 3FOLD Education Center, Abu Dhabi.
- Distribution System Voltage Regulation and Control (Energy Research Center at Cairo University, Egypt).
- Recent Hired Engineers (Canal Training Center CTC- CEDCO, Egypt).
- Operating Control Centers for 11Kv Distribution Networks (Electric Power Systems Eng. Co. EPS, Egypt).
- Training Workshop in Mathematica in Education and Research from Wolfram Research Europe Ltd. (Suez Canal University, Egypt).
- NetWare 4.11 administration (Advanced Computer Technology Co. ACT, Novell Authorized Training Center).
- Low & High Voltage Design and Testing (ASEA BROWN BOVERI ABB Arab Factory at 10th of Ramadan, Egypt).
- Electricity Wiring Regulation E1 at ECOMAN Abu Dhabi on behalf of RSB.
- Project Management at Chicago Training Institute Abu Dhabi.
- Primavera 6.1 for Project Management at Chicago Training Institute Abu Dhabi.
- Total Quality Management at Chicago Training Institute Abu Dhabi.
International Organization Membership:
Project Management Institute: December 2012 to Present
AACE International: February 2013 to Present
PMI United Arab Emirates Khaleeji Chapter: November 2013 to Present
International Organization Membership:
Project Management Institute: December 2012 to Present
AACE International: February 2013 to Present
PMI United Arab Emirates Khaleeji Chapter: November 2013 to Present
VolunteerING Experience:
Staff assistance @ PMI® LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE MEETING AND GlobalCongress 2014—EMEA at Project Management Institute March 2014.
Personal Data:
Date of Birth: 19/11/1975
Place of Birth: Egypt
Nationality: Egyptian