Bilal Marakbi
LEAD- Mechanical Engineer | MEP Project Manager
Professional Statement
An accomplished project manager and senior mechanical engineer with extensive 15 years of experience in handling high-end MEP projects with added proficiency in managing all aspects of construction, design, cost control as well as contractual negotiations and people management with strong background in operation and maintenance.
Possessing strong relationship management sharpened over a multitude of delivering inception to completion (on-time, on-budget while maintaining highest quality standards). Possessing strong technical, commercial and contract administration skills utilized in executing challenging MEP projects as well as operation.
* Remarkable proficiency in handling diverse projects with specific proficiency in project /construction management and MEP coordination.
* Deft in developing detailed schedules for MEP installation activities including design, operation & maintenance.
* Proficient in ensuring conformance to regulations, codes & standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA & Saudi Building Code (SBC).
* Commercially astute, numerate, risk-averse and able to accurately forecast the cost. Working across various contracts ensuring the maximum commercial benefit for the company.
* Mature leadership and communication skills with strong work ethics, exceptional ability to plan and organize work efforts and excel in a team environment.
Work Experience
Manager IAQURE Product
2021 – Present
Sterling & Wilson Middle East, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Responsible for launching new indoor air treatment product in KSA, driving the business and finding opportunities.
Projects Manager, MEP
2016 – 2020
Sterling & Wilson Middle East, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Designation Chronology & Project to Credit:
* 2018 – Present: Projects Manager, MEP – KAP2B2 SITES 17 & 20, Al Jouf
Scope: MEP works of two (2) different projects of total MEP contract value exceeding 200 million riyals consisting of over 120 buildings and a built area of 200,000 m2 in total.
* 2016 – 2017: Project Manager, MEP – Rafal Living
Scope: MEP works of a luxurious 60 story high rise living and hotel tower, an annexure office building and a retail area with a total built area of 100,000 square meters of MEP contract value over 130 million riyals. Managed MEP works till fit out stage.
Successfully implemented IMS, EMS, and QMS standards in the project, leading to company’s first successful ISO certification in May 2017.
Key Responsibilities:
* Instrumental in the preparation of project proposals, including estimates for engineering staffing, quantities, scope reviews and schedules while ensuring the smooth flow of information between the design team, consultants and contractors during the project kick-off
* Prepared work plans/schedules, facilitating in developing and estimating cost and resource requirement, reviewing material orders, handling all work and cost schedules against established time and budget.
* Planned and coordinating work on a very large project. Bringing advanced technical expertise to bear effectively on the engineering effort.
* Investigated client specifications and contract terms, assessed and negotiated variation claims & variation orders and monitored project closeouts.
* Prepared monthly reports for top management to evaluate the monthly progress and budget deviation as well as for client. Reviewed, submitted and negotiated intermittent progress payments.
* Monitored, managed and directed the assigned project resources to overcome “triple constraints”—project scope, time and cost.
* Resolved conflicts within teams across various levels by applying industry best practices - enhancing the quality of project deliverables.
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Technical and Procurement Responsible
2015 – 2016
Middle East Professionals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Accomplishments:
* Played a vital role in the foundation and initiation of a sister company and in establishing operational processes that accomplished 5-year goals within a span of 18 months and positioned the company as a strong competitor in its market, leading it to become the first choice for its client.
* Provided strategic inputs in submitting around 10 electromechanical tenders in a year of values ranging between 2 and 60 million riyals.
Project to Credit:
* Bimonthly disinfection & maintenance of 200 drinking water systems for Riyadh Metro Project
* Installation, operation & maintenance of logistic solutions for BACS consortium, Riyadh metro project, with highest HSE and quality standards starting from design, manufacturing, assembly and delivery of 140 mobile drinking water system and 220 heavy duty custom built mobile water closet units, advising and managing from tendering and design, till manufacturing and successful delivery ahead of schedule.
* Complete mechanical design and installation activities for a luxurious VIP villa in Riyadh.
* HVAC supply & installation works for KAFD project, KSU project and BACS Riyadh Metro Project.
Key Responsibilities:
* Demonstrated remarkable knowledge of supplier on-boarding, dynamic discounting, supply chain financing, and effective invoicing with maximum cost benefits.
* Represented the founder and general manager both internally and externally, identified the best manufacturers, vendors and subcontractors to attain desired business outcome and operational results.
* Shortlisted suppliers/manufacturers/sub-contractors and negotiated prices for ongoing projects, monitored their performance in view of the project schedule. Settled all techno-commercial disputes during the execution of the project.
* Supported the business to bring them the most efficient and cost-effective solution, prepared purchase orders and submitted invoices- simultaneously ensured alignment with the budget while achieving cost optimization and profitability.
* Drove increased efficiency by reducing costs, risk, enhancing value from suppliers with a proven record of delivering key business results, improving cash-flows and generating new customers.
Project Manager
2009 – 2014
Rawand Technical Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Joined the organization as Project Engineer – HVAC, and moved up the career trajectories to merit multiple promotions and finally handled position as Project Manager - MOF Headquarter
Designation Chronology:
* 2013 – 2014: Project Manager - MOF Headquarter
* 2012 – 2013: Senior Mechanical Engineer – KAWP
* 2011 – 2012: MEP Coordination Engineer – MOE Headquarter
* 2009 – 2010: Project Engineer - HVAC
Key Responsibilities- Project Manager - MOF Headquarter:
* Spearheaded daily operations for an HVAC scope value of 50 million SAR in a large facility consisting of 26 different office, hotel, recreational and service buildings for ministry headquarter.
* Monitored the compliance of the executed works against applicable codes, standards, contracts and project specifications through inspection checklists, examinations & testing within the approved budget.
* Scheduled workflow, issued daily work permits and examined execution and completion of HVAC works until final inspection and handover.
* Directed, scheduled and monitored effective testing & commissioning, handing over and operations and arranged appropriate documents and as-built drawings.
* Responsible for the operation and maintenance activities during DLP, managing day-to-day activities, preparation of monthly invoices, variation orders and final invoice.
Key Responsibilities- Senior Mechanical Engineer – KAWP:
* Supervised mechanical calculations and submittals of HVAC, Plumbing & fire fighting systems for a high rise 5-star Hotel and retail mall complex for a built area of 100,000 square meters.
* Performed technical analysis of shop drawings to avoid inconsistencies and mediated with all other services to analyze and resolve site problems in a timely and efficient manner.
* Identified mechanical design variations and presented vital inputs to ensure alignment with new architectural modifications and existing site conditions.
Key Responsibilities- MEP Coordination Engineer – MOE Headquarter:
* Planned work schedules and efficiently organized site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines thus ensuring procedural adherence for MOE Headquarter with a built area of 150,000 square meters.
* Liaised with the client and design consultants to ascertain best-in-class designs and operation of mechanical system: water supply, drainage, ducting, chilled water piping, and fire fighting.
* Compiled and submitted site progress reports and monthly progress payments.
Key Responsibilities- Project Engineer - HVAC:
* Handled the entire project life cycle for a built area of 180,000 square meters, reviewed and verified design, leading site operation, submitting variation claims, placing material orders & tracking deliveries.
* Provided strategic inputs during meetings with client, consultant, main & subcontractors.
* Handled procurement activities from sites, identifying and meeting suppliers, floating inquiries and RFQ, evaluating quotations and preparing comparison sheets for management decision.
* Lead the design office in the review and verification of design, preparation and submittal of shop drawings for ducting and chilled water piping which included a dedicated District Cooling Plant with a Thermal Energy Storage System (TES).
* Prepared and Reviewed material, shop drawings and technical submittals and discussed them, when necessary, with client and consultant.
* Lead site operations, coordinated site installation activities and clashed between services at site.
HVAC Operation and Maintenance Engineer
2006 - 2008
SAAD Trading & Contracting Company, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
* Provided technical and operational leadership in controlling daily operation and maintenance activities through safe and efficient practice of a large VIP site consisting of 300 villas, 200 studio units, hotel, recreational buildings and several restaurants and technical rooms.
* Launched preventive maintenance activities, scheduling visits and recording critical observations to be corrected by dedicated teams.
* Tracked corrective maintenance records, finding & solving root causes to eliminate any repeated complaints from client.
* Collected & recorded all equipment models and details, prepared detailed lists and summaries which allowed a proper estimation and ordering of spare parts which in turn maintained a proper store availability and eliminated delays in repair activities as well as a proper cash flow. Units ranged from Chillers, AHUs, FCUs large central DX packaged units, to splits units and window ACs.
* All above practices increased the team efficiency and resulted in a better customer satisfaction and management trust.
Mobile: +966 50 638 7846
Email: bilal.marakbi@gmail.com
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Beirut Arab University, 2005
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management Professional PMP (Pursuing)
Integrated Management System
Quality Management System
Environmental Management System
Risk Management System
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
Operational Management
Operation and Maintenance
Planning & Scheduling
Quality Assurance/Control
Site Management
Technical Consultancy & Reporting
Resource Optimization
Cost Control
Budget Control
Cost Estimation
MEP Coordination
Contracts Management
Solving Engineering Problems
Project Initiation & Delivery
Enhance Productivity
Decision Making/Support
Project Tracking & Reporting
Communication & Analytical Skills
Health, Safety Standards
Procurement
Multi-tasking
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Primavera
SAP
CAFM
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD
HAP Carrier
MEMBERSHIPS
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Saudi Council of Engineers
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Lebanon
Date of Birth: July 1983
Marital Status: Married
Languages: English, Arabic & French
Driving License: Saudi Arabia, Lebanon.