Sabi Kumar.S, PMP, LEED Green Assoc.,CICCM

Location:Dubai UAE

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Versatile Mechanical Engineer, PMP certified with 25+ years of rich professional experience in managing all MEP aspects of large projects in the UAE

Senior Management Profile: MEP Projects

Track record of success in efficiently managing all aspects of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling MEP jobs ensuring on time, within budget completion meeting scope, specification, quality and HSE requirements

Core Competencies include...

  • All round MEP Project Management
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  • Site Management
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  • Commercial Management

  • Project Coordination & Management
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  • Design Improvement
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  • Crisis Management

  • Assessment/Design/Implementation
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  • Installation & Commissioning
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  • Maintenance/Facilities Management

  • Contracts Administration
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  • Strategic Negotiations
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  • Team Building & Leadership

Profile Synopsis

  • Portfolio of projects includes shopping malls, high rise residential/commercial towers, airport cold rooms, Large warehouses, Cluster of villas, hotels, parks, hospital and schools.
  • Technical expertise in design, engineering, equipment selection & sizing, procurement, site supervision related to all MEP works adhering to applicable national & international standards and codes.
  • Familiar with green buildings including LEED certification and USGBC Certified LEED Green Associate.
  • Experience in coordinating all commercial and contract administration matters including invoicing, variations and claims including FIDIC based contracts.
  • Skilled in coordinating with authorities and other agencies for obtaining all required clearances and approvals.
  • Capable of planning and optimizing resource utilization, budgeting cost control to enhance project profitability.
  • Deft in managing productive relations with clients, consultants, contractors, peer disciplines and ensuring achievement of predefined deadlines.
  • Proficient in leading, mentoring, motivating & monitoring multinational, cross-functional professional teams eliciting superior performances.
  • Proactive, achievement driven senior professional with strong work ethics, with excellent communication, coordination, problem solving, decision making, planning and execution skills.

Professional Experience

ENGINEERING CONTRACTING COMPANY, 2003 to date

Senior MEP Projects Coordinator /Site Manager

  • Manage,coordinate,monitor and controlall project MEP activities on behalf of Main Contractor for the installation & commissioning of HVAC, district cooling system, electrical, plumbing & fire fighting systems, irrigation system, swimming pools, elevators, building management system, window cleaning systems, steam & sauna systems, central LPG system, access control & CCTV systems, structured cabling systems,fire alarm,emergency lighting,LAN/IT systems, vehicle barrier systems, garbage chute systems.
  • Plan and monitor works executed by subcontractors ensuring adherence to project schedules and specifications.
  • Review and approve drawings and material submittals from subcontractors.
  • Manage interface of civil & MEP and streamline all project activities.
  • Coordinate with consultants and contracts for on time approvals of technical deliverables.
  • Liaise with local authorities – Dubai Municipality, RTA, TECOM, JAFZA/EHS & Civil Defence – for all approvals and inspections.
  • Coordinate with telecom companies – Etisalat and Du for installing GSM systems.
  • Participate in identifying, assessing and implementing mitigation plans for MEP related project risks.
  • Work with HSE department for enforcing all safety rules and regulations across project sites.
  • Analyze and finalize value engineering proposals related to MEP works.
  • Manage all MEP related technical and commercial correspondence.
  • Coordinate with commercial department on matters related to payment certificates, variations and claims.
  • Attend project review meetings with clients, consultants and contractors and coordinate with all stakeholders to resolve project challenges.

Projects

  • Burjuman Centre Refurbishment – refurbishment of existing floors, strengthening & addition of 3 more floors Client: Burjuman Centre LLC Consultant: Hyder Consultant Middle East Scope: Renovation of the prestigious shopping mall covering hypermarket, retail outlets, Movieplex and family entertainment zones. Managing all MEP services – HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, MV & LV electrical works, ELV systems, LPG system Project budget: AED 200 million (ongoing)
  • Amesco Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Dubai –4B+G+M+3P+10TP+31+Sky Villa, commercial/residential Consultant: National Engineering Bureau (NEB)
  • Swiss Tower3B+P+C+37+Roof, Jumeirah Lake Towers Client: EAT Projects Consultant: M/s Al Ajmi Engineering Consultants, Project Value :AED 145 millions.
  • Smart Heights, 4B+GR+4P+HC+21+RoofClient: Damac Properties, Consultant: M/s Archon Engineering Consultants, Project value: AED 125 millions.
  • Emirates Flight Catering EKFC1 Cold Room Extension at Dubai International Airport, Consultant: M/s ARTEC
  • Project ONE CEVA: Design and Build project (LEED Gold Certified Project) – Coordinating for the LEED Certification, project design and implementation. Warehouses for CEVA Logistics JAFZA, Consultant: M/s Al Wasl Al Jadeed, Project Value: AED 160 millions
  • Marina Mansions B+G+30-storey building at Dubai Marina, Consultants: M/s W S Atkins, Project Value: AED 120 millions
  • Zabeel Park, Dubai - Prestigious Dubai Municipality project with various features. Consultants: M/s Al Khatib Cracknell and WS Atkins, Project value 240 millions.
  • 1370 villas Springs at Emirates Hills for Emaar Properties, Iconic project in Dubai of Cluster of Villas .project Value AED 390 millions.

ZENER STEWARD ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTRACTING, 1999 to 2002

Contracts Manager

  • Managed all MEP activities – HVAC, electrical, plumbing & fire fighting – of assigned projects.
  • Liaised with DEWA and Dubai Municipality and obtained all required permits and approvals.
  • Planned, scheduled & executed projects ensuring achievement of all milestones and deadlines.
  • Analyzed costs and optimized budgets contributing to delivery of business profitability objectives.
  • Managed procurement of standard materials for on time execution of projects within approved budgets.

Project

  • Al Lissily Desert Villa for Sheikh Mohamed for Engineers office
  • Equine Hospital for Sheikh Mohamed for Engineers office
  • UNO Restaurant at Deira City Centre
  • Villa for Brig. Sedki at Um Saqeem
  • International Bio Saline Agricultural Centre, Consultant: PHB
  • Additional Chillers at Dubai World Trade Centre

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICES, 1996 to 1998

Senior Project Engineer

  • Managed projects related to HVAC services.
  • Developed designs and cost estimates for HVAC systems including sizing and selection of equipment and technical calculations like pump heads and static pressure.
  • Planned and scheduled overall activities for execution of assigned projects.
  • Prepared and submitted project related material requirements and flow charts.
  • Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors for achieving predefined project milestones.
  • Monitored installation of building systems and testing & commissioning of air conditioning equipment.
  • Implemented and ensured compliance with ISO 9002 QMS requirement at project sites.
  • Ensured compliance with requirements of applicable codes & standards including ASHRAE, CIBSE, NFPA and plumbing services.
  • Accountable for tendering,estimation and preparation BOQ for tender bidding.

Project

  • J.W. Marriot Hotel, Phase II, Dubai

FUJAIRAH NATIONAL ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTRACTING ESTABLISHMENT,1993 to 1996

Mechanical Engineer

  • Developed designs & cost estimates and implemented HVAC & plumbing systems.
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated all MEP activities for successful project execution.
  • Supervised drafting of project schematics.
  • Managed project procurement including negotiations with suppliers and placement of orders.

Projects

  • Shopping complex for M/s. Al Majid, Dubai
  • G+M+16 storey building for M/s. Al Fahad, Sharjah
  • 24-classroom school, Ajman

FEDDERS LLOYD CORPORATION LTD, 1991 to 1993

Application Engineer

  • Developed designs including sizing & selection of equipment for HVAC systems based on project requirements.
  • Supported marketing team in preparing and on time submittals of technical deliverables.
  • Liaised with customers and expedited deliveries with the factory ensuring on time supply of products and materials.

NAT AIR CONDITIONING PRIVATE LTD, Mumbai India, 1989 to 1991

Sales & Application Engineer

  • Participated in sales & marketing of different air conditioners to various projects.
  • Followed up trade enquiries to acquire orders.
  • Designed and prepared cost estimates for chilled water & DX type air conditioning systems.
  • Involved in maintenance of Chilled Water plants

Education

  • MBA, University of Wolverhampton UK – in progress
  • Executive Diploma in International Business Management,Edexcel UK.
  • Diploma in Project Management, Stonebridge Associated College UK, 2013
  • B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam India, 1989

Professional Development

Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute,USA
  • Certified International Commercial Contract Manager(CICCM),IPSCMI,USA
  • LEED Green Associate , USGBC

Training:

  • FIDIC Based Contracts

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 25thMay 1967
  • Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam
  • Nationality & Passport: Indian
  • Visa: UAE Employment Visa
  • Software: MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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