Fady Ghattas
MEP Project Manager
Zaher
Summary
14 years of broad experience in the field of construction works in various residential, High-rise buildings, industrial, commercial and museum projects covering the spectrum of design, installation, testing and commissioning. Areas of expertise include excellent technical background, project management and team leadership and project coordinator between owner, contractor, and supervision teams. TECHNICAL EXPERTIES Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Technical Consultancy for MEP Systems. Installation, Testing, Inspection/Troubleshooting of MEP Systems. Managing Tendering, Project Constructability Reviews, Cost/Time Estimation, Project Close-out. Site Management, Client & Supplier Contractual Negotiations, Project Profitability & Scheduling. Resource Management, Coordinating with Department & Technical Heads, Management Reporting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
MEP Project Manager
JLL, Jones Lang Lasalle
Cairo
03.2020 - Current
- Manage electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire systems, ELV and specialized systems.
- Manage the supervision consultant to approve the contractor’s shop drawings, as-built drawings and submittals and log MEP changes.
- Monitor the design, supervision during construction to ensure proper implementation on site in compliance with project schedule, quality standards, codes standards and local regulations.
- Review and monitor the Contractor’s procedures for quality checks and site inspections for MEP and monitor processes to address all MEP site related issues.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Construction Manager (onsite) to collate and analyze periodic reports to help understand project performance against MEP standards and drive remedial actions.
- Oversee the testing and commissioning of MEP equipment and review and monitor the Contractor’s approval process for all mechanical and technical submittals.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Review and suggest to enhance the construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Led weekly technical and progress meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinate with QA to monitor compliance by the MEP consultants and contractors with management plans.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Monitor and control the changes, chasing the ongoing changes and ensure following the change management procedure.
Technical Office Chief Engineer
Hassan Allam Construction
Cairo
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Lead the electrical team to prepare all the Electrical drawings including Lighting, Power and Light current systems.
- Lead the electrical team to review and submit the material submittals provided by the procurement team.
- Coordinate with the supervision consultant to obtain the approval.
- Raise all the critical issues during the meeting to be solved immediately.
- Prepare the invoices.
- Review the quantity surveys and coordinate with the consultant to obtain approvals.
- Attend all the technical Meetings.
- Coordinate with the construction team.
Technical Office Chief Engineer
Orascom Construction Industries
Cairo
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Review and coordinate design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Perform and implement value engineering proposals on the design
- Assist in preparing the material acquisition plan and shop drawings plan
- Conduct technical meetings with the systems suppliers and prepare material submittals
- Check the scope of work & spot check for the BOQ
- Prepare shop drawings for all the electrical services, low current and control systems including layouts, details, schematic diagrams and related calculations in line with the design documents
- Supervise preparing composite drawings for MEP systems
- Coordinate between electrical discipline and all other engineering disciplines
- Tackle all the engineering correspondences related to electrical works
Senior Electrical Engineer
GAMA Construction
Cairo
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Prepare a cost analysis sheet for each system based on the received offers and the installation requirements
- Contact suppliers to get the best offers for each electrical system in the project.
- Revise all the specifications and the drawings and the BOQ to rise any conflicts and problems
- Review all electrical systems technically and commercially and review suppliers offers compared with the budget of the item
- Construction scope:
- Monitor and control the electrical subcontractors to achieve the construction plan as per the approved time schedule and to the cost
- Prepare shop drawings and installation details
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Coordinate with the other trades.
- Revise the power calculation for all panels.
- Prepare the balance calculation for the power network.
- Prepare all the documents a testing sheets for the testing & commissioning phase.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
Technical Office Engineer, Site Engineer
Orascom Construction Industries
Cairo
06.2009 - 07.2014
- Check design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Preparing shop drawings for all the electrical services and low current
- Participate in all the site electrical works for medium voltage and low voltage networks & low current systems including substation, electrical panel boards, indoor electrical distribution, earthing protection, outdoor lighting, telephone, data & TV networks, fire alarm & voice evacuation system, security & access control systems
- Supervise the electrical installations and monitor the electrical subcontractors
- Prepare site record drawings to reflect any changes carried out on site due to customers’ requirements
- Prepare preliminary and final progress schedules for the planning department
- Coordinate with the QA/QC team for work inspection, testing, commissioning, and startup.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power And Machines
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 09.2004 - 06.2009
Skills
Communication
Timeline
MEP Project Manager
JLL, Jones Lang Lasalle
03.2020 - Current
Technical Office Chief Engineer
Hassan Allam Construction
07.2018 - 03.2020
Technical Office Chief Engineer
Orascom Construction Industries
09.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Electrical Engineer
GAMA Construction
07.2014 - 09.2017
Technical Office Engineer, Site Engineer
Orascom Construction Industries
06.2009 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power And Machines
Ain Shams University
09.2004 - 06.2009
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