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ASIF SHAHZAD

ASIF SHAHZAD

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished Fit-out Project Manager and MEP Engineer/Fit-out Engineer with a proven track record at SHAMS INTERIORS, adept in overseeing complex projects from conception to completion. Skilled in Project Management and Advanced Problem Solving, I excel in resource allocation and workforce training, ensuring projects exceed quality standards while adhering to budget and timelines. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage stressful situations, ensuring team cohesion and project success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

SHAMS INTERIORS
Dubai
06.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for all MEP design and installation.
  • Responsible for all fit-out services (block work, plaster, gypsum partition, paint).
  • Supervision of MEP installations to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, and assist in work measurements.
  • Responsible for carrying out all installations according to the method statement, regulations, and authorities' standards.
  • Ensuring the project meets agreed specifications, budgets, and timescales.
  • Involved in all fit-out material procurement and installations.
  • Coordination and follow-up with material suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate with the client, consultant, and other departments.
  • Responsible for preparing submittals and method statements.
  • Ensuring that health, safety, and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
  • Follow inspections with the consultant engineer and QA/QC.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

Electrical Engineer

Alemco Electro-Mechanical Contracting
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for all ELV and electrical installations in the mall and car parking.
  • Supervision of ELV and electrical installations to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications, and assist in work measurements.
  • Responsible for carrying out all installations according to the method statement, Dewa regulations, and the authorities' standards.
  • Ensuring the project meets agreed specifications, budgets, and timescales.
  • Involve yourself in design and coordinate on-site as per site coordination with the MEP team.
  • Coordinate with the client, consultant, and other departments.
  • Responsible for preparing submittals and method statements
  • Ensuring that health, safety, and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
  • Follow inspections with the engineer and QA/QC.
  • Reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
  • Provided technical support for the installation and maintenance of various systems.
  • Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
  • Oversaw the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented electrical engineering strategies, plans and designs.

Alstom Transport
Dubai
03.2017 - 08.2019

Responsible for Third Rail Power Supply Installation Tie-In for route Expo Link 2020.

  • Supervision of all electrical installations for power supply from DEWA to substations, and from substations to LV rooms.
  • Responsible for all electrical installations on the viaduct and tunnel.
  • Responsible for the power supply installation of future rails at RSY Depot.
  • Follow inspections with the engineer and QA/QC.
  • LPIC for workgroup and coordination with SERCO for book in activities.
  • Managing teamwork and finishing given tasks on time.
  • Survey work for measuring the third rail dimension for the Red Line of Metro Dubai.
  • Planning and survey of the site for Expo Link 2020 electrical work.
  • Managing track electrical installations, planning, coordination with the QC department, and Serco.
  • Visual inspection with the client engineer and Serco, RTA, for clearance of the track.
  • Setting out the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications.
  • Observance of safety requirements.
  • Collaborated with other engineers on design projects to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
  • Initiated updated drawing package to increase manufacturing productivity.
  • Led training sessions for junior engineers and technical staff to improve team skills and knowledge.
  • Managed electrical project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects were completed on schedule and within financial constraints.
  • Provided technical support for the installation and maintenance of various systems.
  • Coordinated with suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure project success.
  • Determined power requirements for specific applications based on load calculations and other factors.
  • Trained personnel on proper operation and maintenance of newly installed equipment.
  • Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
  • Analyzed test results to diagnose malfunctions in electrical systems.
  • Tracked company inventories, reported equipment damages and ordered new items to prevent shortages.
  • Ensured projects adhered to environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
  • Oversaw the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

MEP Electrical Engineer

Delta Emirates Contraction Company
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • MEP DB installations and terminations of 214 villas project.
  • Loop check and short circuit check of DBs, SMDBs.
  • Testing and commissioning of DBs, SMDBs.
  • Wiring for Power and Lighting of Villas.
  • Terminations and final fixes of villas.
  • Managing teamwork and finishing given tasks on time.
  • LV cables pulling, meggering, and erection.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

MEP Electrical Engineer

China State Construction Engrg Corp. (Middle East) LLC
Dubai
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Has previous experience working with pre-inspection lists, pre-testing witnessing, and client sign-off.
  • Exposed to organizing and liaising with subcontractors and the installation team.
  • Quality control is conducted in accordance with statements, quality plans, and inspection and test plans, all prepared by the project management team and subcontractors.
  • Liaising with the company or project purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements.
  • Supervising and counseling junior or trainee engineers.
  • Providing data in respect to variation orders and site instructions.
  • Preparing record drawings, technical reports, and site diary.
  • Job review of subordinate staff.
  • MEP construction work according to project standards and method statements in the hotel area and residence area.
  • Managing teamwork and finishing given tasks on time.
  • Hotel work includes marking according to the drawing for H/L, L/L, power, fire alarm, SCN, and emergency system for the hotel room.
  • Containment installation according to the drawing.
  • DB, LCP panel, and GRMS (Guest Management System) installation and erection.
  • Testing and commissioning of DB, SMDB, LCP, and MDB.
  • Testing and commissioning of lighting and small power systems.
  • Management skills for managing more than 50 workers.

MEP Electrical Sub Contractor Engineer

Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
  • MEP LV panel installations and terminations.
  • Loop check and short circuit check of DBs, SMDBs.
  • Testing and commissioning of DBs, SMDBs.
  • Open House Lighting Installations in LV, Cartoon Network Zones.
  • Loop check and short-circuit test for lightings.
  • Testing and Commissioning of Lighting.
  • FCU installations and testing commissioning.
  • Managing teamwork and finishing given tasks on time.
  • LV cables pulling, meggering, and erection.

T & C Engineer

Alstom Transport
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Testing and Commissioning Engineer, RSG.
  • Magnetic and selective testing of SD, ID, and FD loops on tracks.
  • Installation of TLC.
  • Installation, testing, and synchronizing of LRT detectors for SD, ID, and FD loops.
  • RSG Loop Testing.
  • Has previous experience working with pre-inspection lists, pre-testing witnessing, and client sign-off.
  • Exposed to organizing and liaising with subcontractors and the installation team.
  • Documentation and inspections of TLC with SYSTRA and RTA.
  • Meetings with clients for project specifications and standards.
  • Direct reporting to the construction manager.
  • TLC completed commissioning and synchronization with the LRT detector within TRAM testing.
  • Preparing pre-installation check reports for junction testing.
  • Installation of DCS cabinets, antennas on track.
  • Boundary wall CCTV installation.

Electrical Engineer E&I

DESCON Engineering PVT Limited
04.2011 - 03.2014
  • Overview of project UCH Power Plant Having 404 MW capacity and two Gas Turbines of 128MW and Steam Turbine of 133MW and Step-up Transformers of 211MVA and 199MVA
  • Switch Yard of 220KVA
  • Client: GDF Suez Energy International
  • (Asia Branch)
  • Own e r 's Engineer Universal Research Services, London, England
  • Co-Partner: Hyundai Engineering and Construction, Korea
  • (Thailand Branch)

Education

Bachelors -

Electrical Engineering
01.2010

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project tracking
  • Project development
  • Systems implementation
  • Workforce training
  • Work flow planning
  • Safety protocol
  • Resource allocation
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Project regulations
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Construction management
  • Price quote preparation
  • Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading
  • Progress reporting
  • Budget development and adherence
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Electrical Engineering
  • BOQ
  • Rail Works
  • Tram works
  • Skilled in Managing Stressful Situations
  • MEP
  • Fit-out and interior
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office
  • Primavera
  • Acconex
  • Homestyler
  • Planner 5D
  • SketchUp

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

SHAMS INTERIORS
06.2020 - Current

Electrical Engineer

Alemco Electro-Mechanical Contracting
10.2019 - 06.2020

Alstom Transport
03.2017 - 08.2019

MEP Electrical Engineer

Delta Emirates Contraction Company
10.2016 - 12.2016

MEP Electrical Sub Contractor Engineer

Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group
05.2016 - 08.2016

MEP Electrical Engineer

China State Construction Engrg Corp. (Middle East) LLC
01.2015 - 12.2016

T & C Engineer

Alstom Transport
06.2014 - 12.2014

Electrical Engineer E&I

DESCON Engineering PVT Limited
04.2011 - 03.2014

Bachelors -

Electrical Engineering
ASIF SHAHZAD