Muneer Balenavar
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced in planning and executing landscape and agriculture projects, with a strong focus on site inspection, coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors. Proficient in designing and reviewing irrigation and landscape drawings, ensuring adherence to irrigation material specifications. Demonstrates notable achievements in project management and technical design, aiming to leverage expertise for continued professional growth within the industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Landscape and Irrigation Engineer
Engineering office
Dubai
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Supervise the construction and installation of landscape projects
- Conduct site analysis and review contractor’s design elements
- Review detailed construction documentation and specifications
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate landscape designs with overall project plans
- Oversee all stages of landscape projects from initial planning to final installation
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient project execution
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
- Conduct quality assurance checks and address any issues that arise during construction
- Provide regular updates on project progress and address any client concerns
- Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure the use of sustainable practices and green building standards
Irrigation Engineer
M/s. Elite Agro Projects LLC
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: a group of YAS Holding
- Design and execution of irrigation systems for agricultural crops and landscape
- Preparation of total required materials like pipes, fittings, valves, controller
- Calculating required pump capacity to operate the irrigation system
- Pipe sizing as per permissible flow and critical length
- Manage the projects all the way through the construction phases
- Preparing irrigation layout/Autocad drawing /hydraulic calculations
- Calculating peak water requirement and preparing Irrigation schedule
- Tackling irrigation system issues with pump/automation/solenoid valves/leakages
- Supervising construction activities like land leveling, marking, structure foundations, irrigation system, cooling pad and water distribution with drain water collection, fogger system installation, land compaction, floormat, gutter installation works
- Irrigation hydroponic drain water recycling system Coordination with NETAFIM/PRIVA/RIVULIS/IRRITECT/MST HOLLAND/CRAVO/RUPEFA and DACCAHE supplier who is supplying materials for greenhouse and nethouse
- Supervising site construction works and developing daily progress reports
- Supervising irrigation leakage maintenance works, rectifying and resolving site issues, pump and fertilizer/dosing units, valves
- Selection of materials as per contract and approved brands
- Material submittals, work inspections and actual work done submissions
- Coordinate with client / Contractor and related concerned authorities during construction works
- Preparation of total required materials for irrigation and landscaping plants/materials based on the approved design
- Leading a team of Supervisor, Foreman, Plumbers including Electricians, Greenhouse/Net house technicians
- Assisting in preparation of commercial and technical proposals based on the site visit carried for the construction of greenhouse, Nethouse design in order to estimate project costing
- Attend to complaints from clients and follow up to ensure resolution in due time
- Preparing RFQ based on client requirement, reviewing quotations from suppliers
- A group of YAS Holding
Irrigation & Landscaping Engineer
M/s. Al Nairooz Trdg. & Contracting LLC
Sultanate of Oman
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Supervise and ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule
- Monitors completion of job assignments through frequent field observations and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and instructions
- Determines materials, equipment, and supplies to be used
- Keeps time schedules, and routine inspections to avoid delay
- Coordinates with subcontractors (when applicable) to ensure proper execution of any development project within operations area and responsibilities
- Coordinates daily with client representative for the progress of maintenance works & receives special requests if available
- Ensure that programs and procedures defined in the contract are being implemented correctly
- Perform inspections at all sites in accordance with company audit programs and highlight to suppliers for rectification
- Record and maintain logs of all inspections and findings including variations
- Overall management of Landscape, irrigation and enhancement projects
- Spot checking of Landscape plants including lawn, shrubs, ground covers, seasonal flowers, trees, palms
- Manage and monitor labour resources, work done, progress, material and equipment on site, in order to ensure on time, and compliance with contractual terms
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager
- Conducting pre-tender site visit, preparing the minute of meeting, technical clarifications and preparation of tender documents
- Supervising and participating in the execution of project works and ensure that outsourced man power such as helpers, technicians & maintenance staffs are utilizing for the landscaping & irrigation works
- Coordinating with Contractors & Clients for the efforts which made us stronger in installation and maintenance of the L&I works
- Maintenance knowledge of safety policies and procedures regarding the proper tools/equipment for land preparation and cultivation such as trimming, cutting, fertilizing and removal of weeds
- Installation of modern irrigation system & landscaping works followed by all hydraulic fundamental rules & formulas
Irrigation design Engineer
Netafim India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, India
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for Design & execution of the Asia’s biggest Community Irrigation Project (11,700 Ha)
- Fully automatic & manual irrigation system for the agricultural farms
- Co-ordinate, monitoring and instructing the sub-contractors and suppliers for the execution of the site works
- Experienced in installation of automatic primary filtration irrigation controls room and semi-automatic filtration system, solenoid valve assembly & drip system within the agreed duration of time
- Manage and direct the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site
- Preparation of Irrigation data, Design Notes, Scheme of Operation and Preliminary Bill of Material (BOM)
- Providing technical support in terms of design & execution to Joint Venture while execution
- Attended site meetings with Agronomist, Field coordinators, Contractors and sub-Contractors
- To co-ordinate with Karnataka Government (KBJNL) for inspection and getting approval for supplied material
- Co-ordinate, monitor and instruct subcontractors and suppliers
- Co-ordinate with Israel team while designing and installation
- Preparation of various formats on technical Presentation and Progress Reports
- Provided training on Installation of Drip system Installation training for Drip fittings, Alignments of Pipe to Field coordinators, Field Assistants, Technicians & Engineers
- Having experience in collecting socio-economic data of Farmers on Large scale basis
- Efficiently accomplished design of Drip projects more than 12,000 Ha areas
Irrigation design Engineer
M/s. Jain Irrigation System Ltd.
Jalgaon, India
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for farm survey, design and installation irrigation system for landscaping areas, field crops etc
- Preparation of BOQ for the irrigation system as per the approved design
- Supervising the irrigation installation works, technical presentation to customers, negotiation and finalization of Orders
- Conducting of on-site training to the local farmers for the betterment of their technical skills in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Site visits for collecting the necessary data required for the design of irrigation system
Education
B. Tech - Agriculture Engineering
College of Agriculture Engineering
Raichur 09.2006 - 03.2010
M.Tech - Agriculture Engineering
Collège of Agriculture Engineering
Raichur 08.2010 - 09.2012
Skills
- Sustainable design principles
- Pipe sizing and layouts
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Field work proficiency
- Time management efficiency
- Micro-Irrigation techniques
- Irrigation equipment maintenance
- Job site safety regulations
- Technical reporting
- Hydraulic calculations
- Project Management
- Workflow planning and coordination
- Document modification
- Site supervision
- Stakeholder relations
- Engineering analysis
- Investigation planning
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Landscape and Irrigation Engineer
Engineering office
01.2023 - 03.2025
Irrigation Engineer
M/s. Elite Agro Projects LLC
01.2019 - 12.2023
Irrigation & Landscaping Engineer
M/s. Al Nairooz Trdg. & Contracting LLC
05.2015 - 08.2018
Irrigation design Engineer
Netafim India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 04.2015
Irrigation design Engineer
M/s. Jain Irrigation System Ltd.
09.2012 - 01.2014
M.Tech - Agriculture Engineering
Collège of Agriculture Engineering
08.2010 - 09.2012
B. Tech - Agriculture Engineering
College of Agriculture Engineering
09.2006 - 03.2010
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