Jack Elkhoury
Summary
Passionate Mechanical Engineer with equal experience and passion for Project Management. Highly skilled in collaborative, team oriented environments with the ability to lead a team to achieve a common goal. Consistently meeting project budgets while strategizing methods of improving efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead
AVID Engineers
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee and lead team of 10 mechanical engineers, providing technical support and quality control for ongoing mechanical designs while ensuring project budgets are met
- Implemented company-wide team restructure which has led to enhanced process improvements within the mechanical department, resulting in an efficiency increase of 25%, enhanced product quality, and supported future growth for mechanical engineers
- Manage company scheduling and budget tracking procedure by implementing Deltek, resulting in an improved work-life balance for employees while increasing mechanical department efficiency by 10%
- Transitioned the company onto new software such as Microsoft Teams for enhanced and streamlined communication, resulting in an overall efficiency improvement of 5% company-wide, in addition to expanding remote mentorship capabilities
- Facilitate in-person and remote meetings with architects, owners, and construction managers to review project scope and ensure construction schedule and budget are maintained
- Actively manage and attend active job sites to collaborate with construction team and address any concerns to maintain construction schedule.
- Mentor junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Designed HVAC systems for general and critical healthcare applications, ranging from walk-in clinics to operating rooms
- Led and achieved the highest company utilization rate of remote team (based in India) per project, resulting in an efficient workflow which, in turn, led to an average budgetary savings of 15% per HVAC design
- Implemented new load calculation software with a reputable program resulting in an increase to efficiency by an average of 5% per HVAC design and provided the ability to run energy models.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Strength Coach
SLS Fitness
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Taught fitness classes and train clients one-on-one to help individuals achieve fitness and lifestyle goals.
- Facilitated physical testing sessions to assess client progress throughout the training cycle accurately.
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
AVID Engineers
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Managed and led an internal team of 10 engineers at a given time to complete MEP/FP design within company budgetary constraints
- Provided engineering design and concurrently provided project management of various projects, ranging in construction budget from $100k - $50 million
- Designed mechanical systems, including HVAC, process, controls, & piping and instrumentation diagrams in Auto-CAD for various commercial construction applications, such as clean rooms, labs, data centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail, building renovations and ground-up construction
- Communicated with architects, owners, and construction managers via email, phone and attend in person meetings as necessary to best understand client needs
- Worked closely with construction team during construction process to ensure schedule is maintained and any unforeseen site conditions were promptly addressed
- Responded to contractor requests for information and reviewed equipment submittals during the construction phase to ensure systems are provided as indicated on MEP/FP construction documents
- Worked cross functionally with architectural, structural and civil engineering teams from diverse engineering firms to provide high quality design packages
- Surveyed job sites and documented existing systems.
Junior Engineer/Assistant Project Manager
ACE Solar
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Worked in Auto-CAD to create designs of residential and commercial PV systems, including structural and single line diagrams
- Created bid cost analysis which assisted the company obtain commercial solar bid of $100,000
- Identified and resolved error in rooftop shade analysis program reducing error rate of solar calculations by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
UMASS Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2017
Associates in Engineering Science -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.2015
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Auto-CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
- Design reviews
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- MATLAB
- OSHA 10
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Project Management
Honors and Awards
- Methuen High School Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
- Undefeated State Championship Wrestling Team (2012)
- 2x Wrestling Coaches Award (2011, 2012)
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead
AVID Engineers
10.2023 - Current
Mechanical Project Engineer
Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates
09.2022 - 10.2023
Strength Coach
SLS Fitness
09.2022 - 09.2023
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
AVID Engineers
11.2017 - 03.2022
Junior Engineer/Assistant Project Manager
ACE Solar
01.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
UMASS Lowell
Associates in Engineering Science -
Northern Essex Community College