Oussama Halabi

Experience

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  Johnson Controls

  Feb 1994 - Jan 2005

  Manage large projects including MEP, Controls, Fire and Security. Managed large projects for the State of Wisconsin energy savings retrofits.

  • Project Manager-Large Projects Team

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  • Sr. Energy Engineer/ Project Manager-Project Development

    Feb 1994 - Feb 2000
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  Drake & Scull International LLC

  Mar 2005 - May 2011

  Project Director

  Administered activities related to MEP installation management for large-scale commercial and recreational developments. Oversaw submission and purchase of materials, as well as the drafting and planning stages. Assessed the allocation of personnel and other resources to ensure the smooth running of the project. Monitored positive or negative deviations from the plan and reported, and future projections are made. Acted as an In-charge of overseeing the integration of all MEP systems with civil construction. Took responsibility for ensuring that all work is accomplished to the required quality, within the specified time frame, and within the allocated budget. Accountable for ensuring that all internal safety procedures are followed and upheld at all times. Supervised more than 300 engineers, drafters, office workers, and installers. Actively participated in all required client, consultant, and general contractor meetings. Coordinated delivery of approved materials in accordance with the needs of the construction schedule. Show less

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  Johnsons Controls Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc.

  May 2011 - now

  Regional Operations Manager

  Acting as an In-charge of all projects, components, and servicing for the Industrial Refrigeration division in the MENA and Africa. Produced robust business continuous growth in revenue and margin. Generated accurate financial forecasting with solid backlog tracking. Resolved foreseeable issues in least time possible to eliminate profit loss. Streamlined the collection process which generated positive TWC and cash flow. Assisted Sales Department in identifying project risks and reducing cost in tender stage. Maintained accurate financial records for projects from inception to completion. Created new procedures for daily operations which increased revenue. Enhanced the current estimating tool and integrating it into operations. Coordinated control of business processes from sales to operations by combining estimating and tracking technologies. Maintained financial stability, on-time delivery, and scope compliance. Provided complete business turnaround within few months and eliminated all negative slippage. Reviewed project bids, negotiated subcontract cost, and developed project schedules as part of the bid package. Predicted unforeseen risks through identification and implementation of mitigation measures to bring the projects back on track. Show less