Chadi El-Riachy

Experience

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  Lahoud Engineering Company

  Nov 2002 - Nov 2006

  Project Engineer

  · Responsible for all the Mechanical & Piping works.· Cost monitoring and value analysis prior to ordering.· Cost controlling and invoicing of the project work.· Negotiation with customer, suppliers and subcontractors to finalize the contractual terms and conditions.· Preparation of contract agreement with subcontractors & finalizing their bills with variation.· Identifying and illuminating the potential area of contract liabilities.· Coordination with client for drawings, materials and site activities.· Close Monitoring of Work & Progress.· Coordination with QA/QC for inspection, testing, etc...· Hydro testing, pre-commissioning & commissioning activities.· Coordination with Sub-contractors (Scaffolding, Painting, Grouting, etc...)· Submissions: Method Statements, Daily progress reports, weekly progress reports, technical queries, etc... Show less

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  Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited

  Dec 2006 - Mar 2011

  Sr. Lead Mechanical Engineer

  - Responsible for all the installation and commissioning activities (mainly Mechanical) related to the Project.- Enforce strict compliance of company’s safety regulations and ensure that safety is built in during the execution of the works.- Monitor the progress of the project and delivery of major milestones of the project and ensure that the contractor is adhering to the agreed project schedule on a day to day basis with no compromise to Safety and Quality. - Ensuring resources are properly organized and allocated to support the stipulated schedule. - Providing general technical assistance as needed on all mechanical works to ensure that the highest standards are achieved and ensure that the project is delivered against the project targets including HSE, schedule, cost and quality in accordance with the power industry standards & SPDC’s business objectives and guidelines. Show less

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  Arabian Bemco Contracting Co

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2020

  - Accountable for leading a large team of employees including Construction Managers, Commissioning Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and labors dealing with project management functions of the projects.- Provide leadership, guidance and support to the project team by restructuring, integrating and implementing strategies that maximize the efficiency of the project.- Preparing “Cost to Complete” plan of the project and forcing all concerned parties to abide by it.- Follow up and coordinate with the design and procurement phase in order to have a smooth construction / commissioning progress.- Execution of complete project with overall responsibilities of coordination with clients, administration offices, sub-contractors and suppliers.- Organize periodical meetings with clients / consultants and maintain strong client service orientation combined with trusting relationship with clients/ consultants.- Monitor and review sub-contractors’ activities and scope creep to identify potential issues and proactively identify solutions to redress them. - Ensure strict compliance of company’s QA manual. Enforce the QC based progress reporting system on all contractors.- Forecast manpower requirements to HR department and assist them in experience sourcing and selection process. Also co-ordinate with HR to provide professional development for leadership positions.- Conduct site visits, site meetings and periodical review meetings to understand and ensure work progress as per schedule and resolve any issues which may hamper the progress of the project.- Closely monitor the cost and time schedules with an eye on cost optimization and savings on budgeted cost and expediting the project ahead of schedule. - Ensure coordination between all disciplines to drive the project to the agreed schedule on a day to day basis to ensure successful project delivery of the major milestones. Show less

  • Operations Director

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Projects Manager

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jan 2016
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  Red Sea International - RSI

  Aug 2021 - now

  General Manager - Construction & Manufacturing Division