Waseem Siddique
MEP Construction Management
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MEP Manager
China Energy Engineering Company
Umm Al Quwain
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Led team of 5 engineers and subcontractors comprising of 35-50 associates
- Identified missing MEP activities in master program and collaborated with planners to build schedule for control, monitoring, and reporting.
- Reviewed overall design and MEP coordination with other specializations for constructability, commissioning, and compliance with local codes and specifications
- Organized and facilitated meetings and problem-solving workshops with clients and stakeholders. Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Prepared commercial and technical delay/progress letters, oversaw subcontractor BOQ and billing accuracy
- Monitored and reported 95% completion progress of HVAC, plumbing, lighting, fire protection systems, and ELV works
- Coordinated 98% of RFI, material submittal, and drawing approvals
- Successfully implemented planned startup, testing, and commissioning functions and oversaw progress mapping
- Coordinated building completion certificates and civil defense inspections
- Communicated with clients regarding progress review, technical approvals, project documentation, specification compliance, and HSE requirements/permits
- Provided technical advice to staff designers, supervisors, inspectors, and service providers
- Coordinated installations and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, lifting, wiring and lighting, fire safety and ELV control equipments.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards
Senior Mech. Engineer
Hill International
Doha
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Reviewed at least 4 drawings per day as peer review to coordinate MEP intra system and structural coordination as well as compliance to specifications and code compliance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Communicated with designers to ensure contract requirements were met and coordinated with other trades.
- Supported Design Manager in preparing weekly reports and analyzing and communicating risks of delays and non-compliance.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.
Senior Manager - Mechanical Superintendent
Dubai Parks and Resorts
Dubai
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed closure of snags and additional works during handover post commissioning. Achieved target snag closure of 160 snags some with additional incomplete work. 16 nos of buildings cause and effect matrix approval from operations manager. 32 AHU machines put to operations and handed over.
- Managed survey of 32 valve chambers, snagged for incomplete works, prepared new tender for completion of works at contractors' risk and submit for procurement.
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
- Reviewed variation claims and coordinated solutions with consultants, specialty designers, and contractors.
- Oversaw contractors' closeout deliverables, such as O&M manuals, spare parts, and training
- Managed HVAC, plumbing, Fire Safety and ELV control equipments.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.
MEP Manager & Senior Engineer
Hill International, International Airport Expansion
Dubai & Doha
10.2008 - 07.2016
- Bollywood Theme Park: Construction & Commissioning coordination of Mechanical systems in 16 themed structures with entertainment rides.
- Banana Island Hotel Resorts by Anantara: 141 keys island hotel resort, 50 berth marina, 18 recreational and BOH facility structures Design & Construction management & coordination of MEP systems with Authority permit approvals.
- Barwa City Phase1+Amenities: Construction management of mechanical systems of128 residential buildings, 17 commercial and amenities buildings, two utilities compounds with 20 structures and two district cooling plants and a sewage treatment plant, 28 electrical substations.
- Managed MEP design coordination between architects, specialist designers, end-users, local authorities, specialist contractors, and main contractors
- Ensured IFC documents (like drawings, specifications, BOQ, schedules, tenders) were signed off for procurement and construction execution.
- Attend queries from procurement team (QS) to clarify or carry out value engineering to meet project budget criterion.
- During procurement process prepare response to tender queries in coordination with design consultant
- Evaluate technical bids of Mechanical systems package and submit report to PM.
- Organized MEP sub-con kickoff meeting - introduce stakeholders, record discussion notes, ensure Sub-con submits program in line with baseline program of project and as per health and safety protocols, prepare and issue meeting records and follow up points for closure
- Organized weekly MEP meetings, identified delayed activities, monitor for timely procurement and delivery of equipment and materials, ensure adequate staffing of manpower, identified lay down areas for storage, identified logistics challenges for equipment delivery & installation, ensured adequate inventory of materials for installation, ensured that every manpower is educated with HSE protocols, ensured inspections and approved installations follow quality plan and ensure corrections for failed inspections
- Within project planned activities, Identified critical activities/tasks, tracked progress, and implemented actions to avoid delays
- Monitored equipment deliveries are as per program else issued letters and reminders for delays
- Maintained timely submission of construction documents like updated schedules, procurement and manpower logs, material submissions, Contractors queries (RFI), equipment drawings and its coordination with MEP systems, method statements for installations, Inspection requests and owner approvals
- Reviewed testing and commissioning plans, oversaw document deliverables, and facilitated handovers
- Responded to variation and delay claims, coordinated with planning engineers for schedule impacts
- Met with government planning and permitting offices for inspections and approvals
- Coordinated construction, commissioning, handover of HVAC, plumbing, pumping station, lifting Equip(Cranes), wiring and lighting, fire safety and ELV control (included interior controls) equipment's.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Project Manager
Al Futtaim Engineering Company
Dubai
05.2005 - 10.2008
- G+12 Residential Tower at Al Nahda, Car Showroom and Service workshop in Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman
- Prepared baseline schedules, sequenced activities, and planned resources
- Oversaw progress of works, maintained records of installed quantities, and updated program reports for payment applications
- Maintained positive relations with clients and consultants, replied to delay letters/notices
- Monitored quality control inspections and work measurements for billing claims
- Implemented safety, quality, and environmental controls to reduce downtime and wastage
- Prepare and submit payment claims and follow up payment to maintain healthy cash flow
- Directed engineers and tradesmen, coordinated with sub-contractors
- Take site walks and ensured work carried out as per safety standards and applied corrections
- Coordinated with Civil Defense and DEWA for approvals.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) - Mechanical
RIT Engineering College
Maharashtra, India 01.1990 - 01.1994
Skills
Project Initiation & Design Managementundefined
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
MEP Manager
China Energy Engineering Company
10.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Mech. Engineer
Hill International
09.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Manager - Mechanical Superintendent
Dubai Parks and Resorts
08.2016 - 09.2018
MEP Manager & Senior Engineer
Hill International, International Airport Expansion
10.2008 - 07.2016
Project Manager
Al Futtaim Engineering Company
05.2005 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) - Mechanical
RIT Engineering College
01.1990 - 01.1994
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