Jihad Baroud

Experience

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  NPCC

  Nov 1992 - Sept 1999

  From Junior Engineer to Proposal Engineer

  NATIONAL PETROLEUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (NPCC), ABU DHABI, U.A.E.NPCC, based in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., an ISO 9001 certified, Major Onshore/Offshore EPC Contractor in the Oil & Gas industry, with offshore operations in the Arabian Gulf & India, maintains a workforce of 5,000+ employees, owns and operates a fabrication yard, pipe coating plants and a marine spread of 13 construction barges.Chronological Experience:- Junior E&I Engineer - Umm Shaif Gas Development Project for ADMA-OPCO. Tie-in / Hook-Up works at USSC Complex – Offshore Field.- Site Engineer – reporting to Construction Manager - NPCC FRAM PROJECT (Facilities Relocation At Mussafah)- Proposal Engineer – reporting to Proposal Manager: * Review tender document and coordinate with other departments in the preparation of Technical / Commercial input. * Supervise the preparation of MTOs. * Preparation of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) related technical and commercial responses / sections for overall Proposal. * Preparation of Subcontracts / Service Orders Enquiries / Invitation To Bid (ITB). * Carrying out negotiations / clarifications meetings / correspondence with Clients / Subcontractors. * Preparation of Tender Resume (commercial details / pricing). * Preparation of Commercial Proposal and compilation of Commercial / Technical Proposal. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Oct 1999 - Nov 2003

  Electrical Design

  Electrical Design for Residential & Commercial Buildings in Lebanon, including provision of Design Drawings, specifications, BOQ and Shop Drawings, in coordination with Architect, Civil and Mechanical design engineers.Major Project: Residential & Commercial Complex including 24 buildings & commercial centre in Ballouneh for the Antonine Ordre.

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  PROLEC

  Dec 2003 - Oct 2005

  Acting Project Manager

  PROLEC is an Electrical Contractor Company based in BeirutPrincipal Duties:- Estimation & Proposal for new Tenders.- Manage several running projects including:• Design and detailed engineering.• Preparation of Shop Drawings.• Procurement.• Planning / Allocation of Manpower on different sites.• Sites Supervision / control of work progress.• Coordination & progress meetings with Main Contractor / Client• Testing & Commissioning.• As Built Drawings.Type of projects: Buildings, Villas, Showrooms, industries. Show less

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  Kharafi National

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2007

  Chief Electrical Engineer

  Lebanese University Campus Details:Total land surface area: 705,000 m2 Total built-up area: 370,000 m2comprises eight faculties, research and conference buildings, two five-storey halls of residence with 2,100 beds, a sports complex with a stadium and swimming pool as well as various ancillary buildings, District Cooling Plant and Emergency Power Generation Plant.Principal Duties:-Responsible for the electrical operation and maintenance works in the project.-Heading the Electrical Department consisting of site engineers, supervisors, technicians, and helpers (70 employees).-Evaluating, purchasing and monitoring the electrical spare parts required for the project.-Controlling the quality of the work and the compliance with Company safety procedures.-Coordination with the client, suppliers, subcontractors and other departments within the company.-Preparation of Programmed Preventive Maintenance data entry for the electrical scope of work, and supervising the proper execution of work orders (preventive / corrective maintenance, and variation orders/modification works).- Preparation of estimates / offers for variation orders / modification works-Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports, regarding the progress of different aspects (technical and commercial) of the project.-Holding training sessions for the electrical staff (supervisors, technicians & Helpers) in order to develop their technical skills and enhance their performance. Show less

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  C.A.T. Group

  Sept 2007 - now

  JOB DUTIES  Bid Management • Review engineering requirements, and set an execution strategy to complete proposal within deadlines.• Review and control tender documents, check MTO performed by the team, and prepare queries to client.• Evaluate tender risks and make recommendations / alerts to Managers at project startup and onward.• Complete information relevant to own discipline, which is not included in tender documents, and Liaise with the Engineering department to develop project design when required by the client. • Provide Invitations to Bid (ITB) and request for quotations (RFQ).• Handle the necessary follow up on correspondence with Subcontractors / Vendors, analyze and compare quotations to get the most comprehensive and competitive offers.• Handle the negotiation with providers and subcontractors to get mutually agreed prices in alignment with client specifications.• Provide financial assessment in own discipline of direct costs of the project.• Conduct discipline risk assessment and recommend actions to mitigate it.• Prepare proposal documents for own trade.• Train and provide support to staff and resources within own discipline.• Provide relevant support to the operations team following contract award.• Prepare periodic reports on estimating and bidding activities.• Providing all necessary information for the planning to Prepare the execution schedule.• Perform technical presentation to the client and attend technical clarification meetings with the client after technical submittal, where required.• Represent company in Client Technical proposal meetings.• Attend Reconciliation Meetings in Joint Venture Tenders. Team Supervision• Perform various responsibilities related to team supervision including planning and assigning tasks, setting deadlines, monitoring results, and providing feedback. Show less Principal duties:- Review tender documents and coordinate with other disciplines in the preparation of Technical / Commercial input.- Preparation of MTO- Preparation of Subcontracts / Service Orders Enquiries / Invitation To Bid (ITB).- Preparation of Material Requisitions for Contractor supply E&I material, analyze bids, compare and select quotations.-Preparation of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) related technical and commercial responses / sections for overall Proposal.-Clarifications meetings / correspondence with Clients / Subcontractors.- Supervise the work of Junior E&I Engineers. Show less

  • Manager of Engineering Coordination

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Estimation Manager - Electrical & Instrumentation - Proposal & Tender Department at CAT Group

    Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Electrical & Instrumentation Deputy Manger - Proposals & Tenders Department

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2024

  • Lead E&I Estimator

    Sept 2007 - Oct 2019