Abbas Altaweel

Experience

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  Kalex Trading Company

  Oct 1999 - Oct 2001

  Maintenance & Facility Manager

  •Provided leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans •Developed and maintained sound financial practices and projected organization developments with new products, processes, and markets.•Provided leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans •Developed and maintained sound financial practicesand projected organization developments with new products, processes, and markets.•Handled maintenance of Photocopier, Fax m/c, offset printing press, Digital Printing system m/c .•Erecting/installing/commissioning/operation/maintenanceof Kardex equipment automated Storage/Retrieval system (Lektriever 120, 180, 350 … Kardex shuttles 250, 500 NT, times two, Techno Mobile 2000, Industriever, pharamatriever).•Ensured proper training of Q.A. Technicians to upgrade their knowledge required to maintain high quality standard. Show less

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  Samama Group of Companies

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  MEP Manager

  • Supervised and administered the technical team in executing HVAC, mechanical and infrastructure works for various projects.• Evaluated subcontractors on technical and commercial parameters and recommended award of subcontracts.• Monitored and controlled project expenses and ensured minimum variance from forecasts and adherence to approved budgets.• Supervised the design and construction of mechanical and infrastructural works.• Reviewed and approved technical submittals for HVAC systems – Central units of various makes like York, Carrier, Copeland and Trane, air conditioning ducts, piping network and equipment such as centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, boilers, FCUs, chilled water pumps and piping network, load centres, distribution and switching panels, substations, transformers and switchgear.• Conducted daily and weekly progress review meetings and ensured corrective actions for deviations from plans and schedules.• Coordinated with utilities like Saudi Electricity Corporation (SEC) and Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) for required clearances and approvals. Show less

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  Al Rajhi Contracting Co.

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2010

  Technical Operations Manager

  • Developed and implemented short and long term strategic plans for sustainable growth of business.• Participated in solving business issues, cross-organisational transfer of best practices through brainstorming sessions and use of quality tools.• Contributed in establishing company’s strong credentials for quality assurance/quality control enabling large project wins in KSA and abroad.

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  Impregilo

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  MEP Manager

  • Supporting senior project managers/projects director in monitoring and controlling execution of projects by providing required inputs/reports.• Monitoring and controlling progress assuring achievement of monthly targets and adherence to budgets.• Tracking and ensuring on time, accurate preparation and submission of as-built drawings.• Coordinating with team quantity surveyor for recording deviations in design and follow-up for change orders/variation claims.• Identifying training needs of personnel and coordinating with human resources for organising programmes to build competencies and skills. Show less

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  Al Rajhi Investment

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  MEP Technical Support

  • A well established diversified business group in KSA & UAE in real estate development, contracting and infrastructure, building solutions, industry and financial solutions. http://www.alrajhiinvestments.comReporting to Executive Director – PMO; Team: 12• Leading initiatives for improving profitability of projects including value engineering studies and cost control programs.• Coordinating project managers and the planning department and establishing priorities aligned to the overall project schedule.• Reviewing project documents, assessing scope of work and establishing the detailed work breakdown structure for the project. Allocating work to various design teams and monitor achievement of all milestones.• Identifying requirements of new systems design and coordinate with other managers in providing needed support.• Participating in site meetings with other consultants & contractors and clarify all technical points & issues.• Developing the schedule for preparation of shop drawings, review shop drawings & follow up for client approval. Ensuring release of approved drawings to construction on schedule.• Coordinating and ensuring placement of purchase orders for primary and long lead time items.• Reviewing material take-offs and approving purchase requisitions forwarded to procurement department. Show less

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  Salini-Impregilo

  Apr 2013 - now

  MEP Manager