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TAHA MUHAMMAD ALI

Columbia,MD

Summary

Seeking the senior managerial role for handling all technical and design matters in technical office, to lead the engineering team with thorough experience in designing and supervising mechanical installations, handling technical design matters including Coordination, selection and installation of Systems & Equipment, project documentation, testing and commissioning.

Twenty-four (25) years of experience as engineering consultant (with Zuhair Faiz Consultants) and 6 years' experience with Carrier Air Conditioning Corporation. Worked as MEP lead engineer to coordinate between mechanical, electrical, architects, civil and other disciplines to tackle interfaces at early stage in achieving smooth work progress. Experienced in functional communication, organizational and analytical skills to motivate the Project engineering team. Responsible for design matters and execution of complex and high-tech construction projects from inception to completion, including testing and commissioning of systems and equipment and final handover. Diversified mechanical engineering experience related to the Construction Industry, including systems and equipment related to HVAC, District cooling, Heat exchangers, BMS, Firefighting, Plumbing, WTP, Irrigation, External Works. Working knowledge of international and national standards and engineering codes such as ASHRAE, NFPA, UPC, SMACNA, ASTM (including but not limited to BPVC (Boilers and Pressure Vessels Codes), ARI, DIN, BS, SASO etc. Self-directed Work Study Student motivated to apply education and experience in job role. Excellent listener comfortable completing various tasks to keep operations running smoothly. Reliable professional committed high-quality work. Skilled in helping modernize workplaces and maintaining high levels of organization. Resourceful and personable with excellent multitasking abilities. Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how, social media expertise and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Section Head

Ministry of Defense
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible of coordination with the site supervision teams in construction projects including Hotel, Training Center & Infrastructure Works, Construction of Warehouses, Construction of Supporting Building, Development of Infrastructure for Administrative Building, Construction of Rehabilitating Control & Communication Buildings
  • Projects total amount is 350 M US $.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations and internal controls within the section.
  • Organized regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress and any issues arising from activities in the section.

Work Experience Summary

Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
03.1999 - Current
  • Preparing Design Criteria with energy saving systems and equipment for different types of buildings
  • Coordination between electrical and mechanical works with other disciplines
  • Supervision of contractor’s construction activities to ensure adherence to contract requirements, codes and standards
  • Selection of appropriate equipment
  • Testing and commissioning of equipment and systems
  • Design and Supervision of HVAC systems including District cooling with cooling towers, Plumbing, Fire Fighting & BMS
  • Review of design drawings
  • Preparing Mechanical Specifications and bill of quantities
  • Review of Materials and Shop Drawings for HVAC, firefighting and plumbing systems
  • Reviewing payment certificates and the quantities installed as per BOQ.
  • Organized regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress and any issues arising from activities in the section.
  • Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among colleagues.
  • Monitored work quality standards within assigned projects in order to ensure timely delivery as per customer requirements.
  • Established effective communication channels between all departments involved in operations of the section.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations and internal controls within the section.
  • Liaised effectively between quality control, customer relations and other teams to align work with optimum specifications.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to staff to ensure successful completion of tasks.

MEP Coordinator and Senior Mechanical Manager

General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) – Head Quarter KKIA, Riyadh
04.2017 - 03.2022
  • Worked as MEP Coordinator and section head for GACA head Quarter building
  • The Project consists of 5 administration buildings with built-up area of 60,000 m²
  • The site consists of underground Carpark of built-up area 90,000 m², Utility Buildings and Warehouse
  • The total developed site area is about 240,000 m²
  • Contracted amount 150 M US $.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of MEP equipment.
  • Resolved any discrepancies between design documents, contract documents, and actual conditions encountered in the field.
  • Reviewed change orders to assess impact on project schedule and budget.
  • Prepared as-built drawings for completed projects based on field measurements and observations.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zuhair Fayez Partnership
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Worked in the design office Preparing System Design Criteria with optimum energy saving systems for different types of buildings, based on International Standards for HVAC, Plumbing and Firefighting system
  • Major projects include Mega Shopping Mall, Hospital, Office buildings, Schools.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to develop cost-effective solutions that met the needs of customers.
  • Participated in design reviews with other engineering staff to evaluate progress, suggest changes or approve final designs.
  • Performed design calculations to ensure accuracy and efficiency of designs.
  • Conducted research on new technologies, materials and processes for use in product development.
  • Authored technical reports and presented findings to stakeholders, including management and clients.

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Information Technology and Communication Complex
03.2014 - 08.2016
  • Supervised the construction of Information Technology and Communication Complex (ITCC) Commercial Buildings as Mechanical Head
  • The gross builds up area is 431,607 m² with total amount of over 550 M US$
  • The project included District Cooling plant having 6 water-cooled Centrifugal Chillers (5000 tons each) and Cooling Towers
  • This project (with individual tenant billing system) consisted of office buildings, multi-level car park, public kitchens, virtual building and Data Center in accordance to Tier 4 standards.
  • Worked closely with architects, engineers, contractors throughout planning and execution phases of projects ensuring that all relevant requirements were met.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the duration of the project providing updates on progress made towards completion goals.

Mechanical Section Head

Saudi Monetary Agency
11.2008 - 03.2014
  • Supervised the construction of multistory building for Saudi Monetary Agency and infrastructure with covered area of 90,000 sq meters (value US $150 million), with state-of-the-art BMS controlled Central Air Conditioning System (comprising of 2000 tons of Water Chilling Plant, etc.)
  • The building has a MAIN DATA CENTER that conforms to Tier 4 standards
  • Worked as Project manager for replacement of HVAC equipment and controls in six Saudi Monetary Agency branches at different locations of KSA.
  • Organized regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress and any issues arising from activities in the section.
  • Drafted reports regarding achievements and areas needing improvement within the section.
  • Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among colleagues.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with new initiatives or projects initiated under supervision of Section Head.
  • Maintained section records and logs with daily activity and incident information.

Mechanical Team Leader

Al Fanar
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Supervised Industrial City factories having an area over half million square meters
  • Work included planning & design review, coordination with other disciplines, review and approval of shop drawings and materials
  • Supervision of Mechanical installations including chillers, Roof Top Packaged Units, ducts, chilled water pipe system networks, oil and gas networks, heat exchangers, pumps, boilers, generators, fire fighting system accessories, air conditioning equipment and related infrastructure.

Mechanical Lead Engineer

Ministry Of Interior
03.1999 - 06.2006
  • Worked in the core team of Ministry of Interior with international consultants for studying and preparing the requirements of different projects of the Ministry
  • Reviewed the design at different design stages
  • Following are some major projects
  • 180 Bed Hospitals in Dammam and Makkah, with 2000 tons Water Chilling Refrigeration Plants to serve operation theaters, isolation rooms and medical clinics
  • Governorates and office buildings in different parts of the Kingdom for Ministry of Interior with Central Air Conditioning Plants integrated with VAV systems designed for optimum Energy Saving and BMS controls
  • Civil Defense Headquarter building with 800 tons of loads using chilled water system, Plumbing and firefighting system
  • Head Quarter building for Ministry of Interior Jeddah with offices for ministers, deputy, ministers & assistant minister, large auditorium with seating capacity for over 200 persons, mosque, and accommodations for 400 guards
  • Ten floor extension of Ministry of Interior building includes different offices for 450 employees having a 700 Tons Central Air Conditioning Plant and chilled water system and firefighting systems
  • Special Security Forces Centers in Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh for 1500 soldiers & staff includes their accommodation, cafeteria, commercial kitchen, training center, recreation facilities & mosque
  • Police stations with detention areas for Ministry of Interior
  • Correction Facilities for 10,000 prisoners in different parts of the Kingdom
  • Governorates and Deputy Governorates residences in 13 different zones of the Kingdom, each having more than 500 tons of cooling capacity.
  • Developed and implemented designs for mechanical components to meet customer requirements.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the design and optimization of mechanical systems.

Application & BMS Engineer

Carrier, Saudi Arabia
03.1993 - 02.1999
  • Estimated cooling / heating loads on carrier software’s for diverse projects and applications
  • Duct Design for HVAC systems Project management and co-ordination with sales and service team
  • Provided system design support to the consultants Responsible for application of carrier’s range of HVAC equipment suitable for numerous projects
  • Analyzed technical specification for the selection of HVAC equipment
  • Prepared comprehensive proposals covering both commercial and technical aspects
  • Prepared technical submittals
  • Conducted training sessions for Carrier Softwires
  • E-20-II Programs includes duct design, refrigerant pipe design, HAP (hourly analysis program for load calculation) & chilled water pipe design.

Worked as assistant HVAC Project engineer

MTA Home Improvement Corp. N.Y USA
02.1991
  • Design and design analysis of commercial and residential HVAC system.

Planning and Design Engineer in vendor development cell

Hino (Japan) Motors Corporation, Karachi, Pakistan
03.1989
  • Planed and organized technical development projects on process equipment including dryers, vessel components and product coolers
  • Created technical standards and design methods for subsidiary Hino Motor, Japan
  • Designed forms, drawing and specification formats and developed procedures for implementing these methods.

Education

M.S. - Mechanical Engineering -

City college Of City University Of New York, USA
01.1993

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering -

NED Engineering University Karachi
01.1989

Skills

  • Design and supervision of mechanical installations
  • Coordination between mechanical, electrical, architects, civil, and other disciplines
  • Functional communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Testing and commissioning of systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of international and national standards and engineering codes
  • HVAC design and system analysis
  • Plumbing and firefighting system design
  • BMS
  • Review of design drawings and materials
  • Project management
  • Hazard identification
  • Tier IV certification for data centers
  • Proficient in HVAC software (E-20II, HAP, Elite, Fire Fighting Systems Design, Duct Design, Pipe Design, TYCO program for calculations NOVEC system)
  • Proficient in Harvard Graphics, ACAD, PowerPoint, Windows, MS Office

Affiliations

  • Member Of American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
  • Saudi Engineering Council
  • Member Of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Computersandsoftwareability

Well versed in following software’s: HVAC Software’s including E-20II, Hourly Analyzing Program (HAP), Elite, Fire Fighting Systems Design, Duct Design, Pipe Design, TYCO program for calculations NOVEC system, Harvard Graphics, ACAD, Power Point, WINDOWS, MS OFFICE

Specialisttraining

  • Hazard Identification Training
  • Fluid Dynamics (Advanced concepts)- By Armstrong Pumps (U.K)
  • Selling By Objective
  • Controls Sale Training
  • Achieved the certification of Tier IV while supervising the Data centers for different Ministries

Professionaldevelopmentcourses

  • Building System Course with emphasis on HVAC - New York, USA
  • Project Management Course for PMP
  • LEED: Green Building Basics & LEED
  • Building System Design Course (BSDC) - Carrier Corporation
  • HVAC Controls Course - Carrier Corporation

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/18/64

Timeline

Mechanical Section Head

Ministry of Defense
04.2022 - Current

MEP Coordinator and Senior Mechanical Manager

General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) – Head Quarter KKIA, Riyadh
04.2017 - 03.2022

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zuhair Fayez Partnership
08.2016 - 04.2017

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Information Technology and Communication Complex
03.2014 - 08.2016

Mechanical Section Head

Saudi Monetary Agency
11.2008 - 03.2014

Mechanical Team Leader

Al Fanar
07.2006 - 06.2008

Work Experience Summary

Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
03.1999 - Current

Mechanical Lead Engineer

Ministry Of Interior
03.1999 - 06.2006

Application & BMS Engineer

Carrier, Saudi Arabia
03.1993 - 02.1999

Worked as assistant HVAC Project engineer

MTA Home Improvement Corp. N.Y USA
02.1991

Planning and Design Engineer in vendor development cell

Hino (Japan) Motors Corporation, Karachi, Pakistan
03.1989

M.S. - Mechanical Engineering -

City college Of City University Of New York, USA

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering -

NED Engineering University Karachi
TAHA MUHAMMAD ALI