Gokul Dev Kalpathodi
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior MEP Engineer
Al Masaood National General Contracting LLC
Barsha Heights, Dubai
11.2021 - Current
- Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to discuss project progress.
- Conduct authority inspections with ADCD, ADSC, ADDC, DEWA, DM, and DCD.
- Review and submit MEP drawings to consultants.
- Analyze and solve HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and FLS engineering issues.
- Plan and schedule works at the site, coordinating with subcontractors to meet deadlines.
- Conduct testing, commissioning, and snag completion.
- Perform site surveys, estimations, and assist in budgeting for tendering and ongoing projects.
- Boosted overall project quality with thorough review and analysis of MEP designs, ensuring code compliance and adherence to best practices.
- Enhanced building performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex MEP issues on-site during construction phases.
- Interviewed representatives of leading manufacturing companies for pricing and specifications of mechanical equipment and manufacturing plans.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Developed comprehensive MEP specifications to guide construction teams in meeting project requirements accurately and consistently.
- Mentored junior team members by sharing knowledge on industry best practices and providing guidance on effective MEP coordination strategies.
- Increased cost savings by identifying potential design improvements that reduced material usage without compromising system efficiency or integrity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring accurate pricing in competitive markets.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
- Carefully analyzed completed projects and studies for compliance with established budgets and policies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
MEP Engineer
Al Saheeh Electromechanical Service LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
- Represent project progress in coordination meetings with stakeholders.
- Support managers in planning the design phase of projects.
- Oversee fabrication, installation, and fixing of mechanical components.
- Ensure technical parameters and compliance processes are met as per contract documents.
- Coordinate all mechanical works, including plumbing and HVAC.
- Prepare inspection requests, material conformity requests, and other documentation for project progress.
- Coordinate material procurement and account management to prevent delays.
- Facilitate project handover to clients/consultants after testing and commissioning.
- Enhanced system efficiency by designing and implementing HVAC solutions for various projects.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
Mechanical Engineer
USMAN BUT ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
DIP ,UAE
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Represent project progress in coordination meetings with stakeholders.
- Support managers in planning the design phase of projects.
- Oversee fabrication, installation, and fixing of mechanical components.
- Ensure technical parameters and compliance processes are met as per contract documents.
- Coordinate all mechanical works, including plumbing and HVAC.
- Prepare inspection requests, material conformity requests, and other documentation for project progress.
- Coordinate material procurement and account management to prevent delays.
- Facilitate project handover to clients/consultants after testing and commissioning.
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Air Flow Complete Solution
Kerala , India
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Represent project progress in coordination meetings.
- Support managers in project design planning.
- Coordinate all mechanical works, including plumbing and HVAC.
- Prepare inspection requests, material conformity requests, and other documentation for project progress to ensure smooth execution.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Surya Group of Institution - Anna University
Villupuram06.2014
Diploma -
ESTA Institute
Calicut Kerala2014
Skills
- Shop Drawing Review
- MEP Coordination
- Site Inspections
- Value Engineering
- Mechanical Systems Design
- Plumbing Systems Design
- CAD Software
- Maintenance Planning
- Employee Safety Training
Accomplishments
• Offices and Warehouse in DIC For Client LESSO, Dubai Industrial City. Consultant - Corporate Planners.
• 2 B+ G+4 Residential Building in JVC For Client NAFFCO, Jumeirah Village Circle, Consultant - Orion Engineering Consultants.
• G+4 Labor Accommodation in Jebel Ali For Client Al Masaood National General contracting LLC – Consultant - GEO Engineering Consultants.
• G+4 Labor Accommodation in Jebel Ali For Client NAFFCO - Consultant - Modular Engineering Consultants.
• G+4 Labor Accommodation in Jebel ALI Consultant - AL AJMI Engineering Consultants. •
• Offices and Ware house in ICAD For Client SHOBRA, ICAD, Abu Dhabi, Consultant - Violet Engineering Consultants.
• 2 B+ G+4 Hotel Project for Client Occidental, IMPZ, Main Contractor: AL Jandool Engineering LLC.
• 2 B+ G+4 Hotel Project for Client Occidental, IMPZ, Main Contractor: AL Hosseini Engineering LLC.
• Bauer International Offices and workshop, KIZAD, Main contractor: Al Masaood National General contracting Consultant: KN international
• G+2 VILLA - SECTOR Z6 PLOT NO 6 MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED CITY - ABU DHABI Consultant: Zein Consultant\
• CPC VLLA in Hameem , Abu Dhabi Contractor: Al Masaood National General Contracting LLC
• Alu Metal Ware houses and Offices, Jebel ali , Dubai Consultant: Geo engineering Consultant
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Visa Status
Employment visa- need 30days notice period
Timeline
Senior MEP Engineer
Al Masaood National General Contracting LLC
11.2021 - Current
MEP Engineer
Al Saheeh Electromechanical Service LLC
02.2016 - 11.2021
Mechanical Engineer
USMAN BUT ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
08.2015 - 01.2016
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Air Flow Complete Solution
06.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Surya Group of Institution - Anna University
Diploma -
ESTA Institute