Karim Karam

Experience

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  Unitech for Contracting & Trading

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  HVAC TECHNICAL OFFICE

  1- Design Phase : - • Preparing Load Calculation Estimations (BY HAP– Carrier Load Calculation Program) • Preparing Equipment selection. (Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, AHU,etc)• Preparing Duct & Pipe system design. (by Duct sizer & Pipe sizer programs)• Preparing Bill Of Quantities & Specs • Preparing Shop & As-built Drawings (Complying with Other ID Drawings) • Estimating Project Budget.2- Tenders Phase : - • Review networks design. (Duct Sizing, Pipe Sizing, Outlets Sizing & Valves Selections). • Submittals Checking. Counting of materials, equipment’s, accessories, outlets, hook-up, and Duct& pipe networks. • Preparing Technical & Financial offers. • Preparing Projects' Cost Estimations. 3- Construction Phase: - • Review material acquisitions, submittals, and ensure contract performance measures are met per the position discipline• Working on workshop orders. (duct works & pipe works) • Plan, review and coordinate design and construction operations to ensure compliance with design drawings and specifications. • Responsible for following up the mechanical work progress for the project. • Provide technical assistance to the construction team as needed. All the above mentioned tasks are performed in accordance with the following codes, standards and guidelines: - • ASHREA: (American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration And Air-Conditioning Engineering) • SMACNA: (Sheet Metal And Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association) Show less

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  Almobty Co.

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  Mechanical Engineer

  Redesign and preparing M&P systems calculation including design concept following standards & codes such as ASHREA, NFPA,ASPE , ASME, National Mechanical code, detailed design with complete drawings, equipment sizing, specifications, BOQ`s & preparation of complete submittal documents, and carrying out bid analysis.Sharing in solving any problems during execution phase.Workshop Drawings:Preparation of Shop Drawings for execution following all engineering installation criteria according to design, specifications, standards and codesPurchasing: Supplier Negotiation, Compliance sheets and Equipment purchasing.Value Engineering:Conducting studies to review existing design of mechanical systems with the following objectives: review of correctness of the design, adequacy of adopted design concept to the application under consideration in the project, checking over-sizing or under-sizing of equipment, review for the most economical alternatives for specifications, possible suggestions for cost saving without jeopardizing the design requirements of the project.Asbuilt Drawings:Finalizing Asbuilt drawing to coop with any changes made during installion in site.Specialties:Fire Fighting, plumbing technical office works such as calculations for equipment capacities and system sizing in addition of preparation and reviewing workshop drawings.Submission of technical transmittal's, procurement orders and supplier negotiations. Show less

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  APG -Architecture & Planning Group

  Jul 2018 - now

  Sr. Mechanical Engineer