Karim Haydar, BE (Electrical), PMP®, LEED AP, Six Sigma

Experience

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  Bemco & Almabani Engineering and Contracting Co Qatar (Unicorp)

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2018

  • Coordinate with Project Management Teams in different project sites.• Reviewed material submittals from suppliers, Generated detailed shop drawings for various electrical systems.• Attended progress, construction and safety meetings with client and consultant.• Identified additional scope in coordination with contracts department. • Reviewed all electrical technical / engineering documents and provided instructions and guidance to site teams.• Reviewed project schedule with respect to actual manpower and equipment histograms and site progress. • Assist the tendering team with reviewing the technical documents and provided guidance and prepared construction strategies.• Attended company management meetings and provided progress feedback.• Led the communication and coordination with project designers. Show less • Generated detailed shop drawings including:a) Cable containment / tray drawings.b) Bus duct routing layout and riser drawings.c) Lighting and small power drawings.d) Lighting control system schematic and interconnection drawings.e) Reflected ceiling and coordinated drawings.f) Earthing and lightning protection drawings.g) Equipment layout drawings.h) Fire alarm interconnection / riser diagrams.i) Security system / CCTV / access control interconnection drawings.j) BMS system architecture and interconnection drawings.k) Chillers refrigerant leak detection system drawings for R134A gas.• Prepared material take-off for the various electrical systems and reviewed material submittals from suppliers.• Prepared method statements / installation details.• Prepared RFI’s addressed to consultant and client.• Coordinated with governmental departments (KAHRAMAA and Qatar Civil Defence) and obtained the required permits and approvals.• Attended progress, construction and safety meetings with client and consultant.• Controlled daily site activities / Lead a group of supervisors, foremen and 54 electricians. • Prepared daily progress reports.• Ensured compliance with safety requirements.• Identified additional scope in coordination with contracts department.• Coordinated with QC department and issued RFIT (Request for inspection and testing documents).• Closed snag list items.• Participated in testing and commissioning of all electrical systems.• Prepared As built drawings for all electrical and low current systems.• Prepared BOQ for change requests / claims. Show less • Reviewed the project in-depth and scheduled deliverables and estimated costs. • Directed the team from detailed engineering to completion. • Monitored compliance with building and safety regulations. • Meet contractual conditions of performance and budget.• Reviewed the work progress on daily basis. • Planned ahead which prevented problems from occurring.• Negotiated terms of agreements, contracts and managed and mitigated risks. • Ensured quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.• Ensured compliance with safety requirements.• Conducted progress and coordination meetings with project team and client. Show less • Controlled the site electrical construction activities.• Generated shop drawings for electrical and low current systems.• Prepared As-built drawings.• Prepared material take-off and request for quotations.• Technical assessment of offers from suppliers.• Reviewed technical submittals.• Prepared method statements, inspection test plans, and site acceptance tests.• Closed punch list items, QANs (Quality Action Notices) and NCRs (Non Compliance Reports)• Coordinated with civil, mechanical and subcontractors.• Ensured compliance with safety requirements. Show less

  • Construction Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Senior Electrical Engineer

    Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Construction Manager

    May 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Site Electrical Engineer

    Aug 2008 - Oct 2011
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  Midmac Contracting W.L.L.

  May 2018 - now

  Senior Electrical Engineer

  1- Project: Hamad Medical City, Infrastructure Works for HMC June 2021 – Present Twenty Substations / 11kV network / Telecom / Chilled water network / ETSs / Storm water network / Sewage Network/ CCTV / LV Network / Firefighting Network - Doha, Qatar2- Project: Hamad Medical City, Energy Centre and Car Park on Plot Q May 2018 – June 2021 Chiller Plant (17,500 tons) / Super substation 220kV / Car Parks - Doha, QatarKey Responsibilities:• Reviewing project documentation and issuing of major deliverables such as shop drawings, technical submittals, Method statements, RFIs to designer, etc..• Leading and managing the electrical department (8 electrical engineers at office and 3 engineers at Site).• Leading the communication and coordination with project designers (Project 1 – DAR Al HANDASA, Project 2 – AEB)• Coordination with all other disciplines to prepare composite shop drawings.• Reviewing all Procurement spread sheets and providing technical and commercial input.• Ensuring timely project delivery & efficient site management across projects. Preparing corrective action plans caused by any delay.• Installation, inspection, Testing & Commissioning and successful handing over to client of all electrical systems• Ascertaining that budget, project constraints and risks are all carefully reviewed and accounted for.• Manage Electrical subcontractors and ensure their compliance to the set schedule.• Manage and modify manpower histograms as per project requirement.• Updating the Project Manager on daily basis regarding the progress of works.• Contribution during the management and client meetings.• Highlighting scope changes and submitting and following up the variation requests with client. Show less