ABDUL RASHEED V THODIYIL

A Mechanical engineer with 28 years of experience and exceptional record of accomplishment in Management, Technical Engineering, Procurement, Design, Cost Estimation and Site Execution of MEP Construction Projects as well as Marketing of MEP Products, utilizes the accrued expertise towards the qualitative enhancement of the company. A Toastmaster with Excellent Communication and Leadership skills. Serving co-engineers in the community as current President of Kerala Engineers Forum -Jeddah

Key Skills

Team building and Team Management
Verbal and Written Communication expert
Customer Relation and Service
Result Oriented
Project management
Study Contracts / Project Documents/Specification

Professional Experience

Jan 2017
Present
General Manager
JOINT GULF BUSINESS (JGB) CORP. Jeddah, SA
JGB Corp is a leading supplier in the middle east for Engineered Industrial and Commercial products in HVAC, Oil and Gas and other MEP products in Construction business as well as Petrochemical Industry.
Leading a result oriented Sales / Marketing team consisting of Sales Managers, Sales Engineers, Finance / Accounts department consisting of Finance Manager, Accountants, Procurement / Logistic department etc. in order to achieve the forecast business target of the company.
Aug 2008
Oct 2016
Procurement Manager
DRAKE & SCULL INTERNATIONAL Jeddah, SA
One of the leading Construction Companies in the Middle East, has constructed many large projects in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 Manage Procurement activities of various MEP construction projects:
• Arrange Enquiry Packages containing project specifications, standards, contract drawings etc. to be forwarded to the suppliers for quotations for all MEP equipment and materials, in accordance with the tender documents received from Estimation Manager.
• Technical and commercial evaluation of the offers from various suppliers and selection of the best offer in compliance with the project requirements and budget.
• Arrange Material Technical Submittals and follow-up for consultant / client’s approval.
• Arrange Material Requests from site engineers for the approved materials as per the quantities received from the QS department. 
• Prepare Purchase orders / subcontracts and follow-up all departments to make sure the order released to the suppliers on time.
• Follow-up Accounts / LC department for timely issuance of LC’s, amendments, payments etc.
• Follow-up with suppliers for timely material delivery to site.
• Prepare weekly reports for the review of client and management. 
Sep 1997
Jun 2008
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SAUDI BINLADIN GROUP Jeddah, SA
One of the largest Construction Companies in the M E, have constructed the most prestigious projects in KSA including Expansion of Two Holy Mosques
 
TECHNICAL COORDINATION:
•Reviewing design drawings, specifications, BOQ and other Project documents.
•Identifying all Mechanical equipment, material and systems to prepare list and schedule for material submittals in line with the Project construction schedule.
• Preparing enquiry packages of all major equipment and systems and forward to procurement department.
•Preparing Technical evaluation and Price comparisons of offers received from different suppliers for all material, equipment, systems etc. 
•Preparing Technical submittals in compliance with the project specifications, drawings, BOQ and applicable standards for all Mechanical items.
•Following up approvals from consultants / clients including coordination with suppliers / manufacturers, sub-contractors etc.
•Resolving Technical issues at site in coordination with consultants and other parties involved.
•Coordinate and direct Mechanical engineers in design section as required.
•Following up material delivery of critical items.
COST ESTIMATION:
•Studying project documents and prepare cost estimate for all Mechanical works.
•Supervising Quantity Surveyors to get the quantity take off for all Mechanical works.
•Preparing queries to the consultant / client wherever clarifications are required.
•Floating inquiries to the suppliers / manufacturers and sub-contractors as per the project requirements, and follow-up.
•Evaluating the offers received for compliance with the specifications and project requirements.
•Preparing technical and commercial comparisons of the offers as per certified procedure of the company, for management's review.
•Verifying project documents and drawings to ensure that all items are covered in the estimate.
•Performing Value Engineering exercises for cost and / or time saving.
•Coordinating with Electrical and Controls departments to make sure that Power and Control works related to the equipment are taken care.
•Preparing smart bid qualifications / clarifications to make positive advantages or to make the offer transparent.
•Preparing project price summaries for management review.

SITE EXECUTION:
•Supervising Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and On-Job training of all Mechanical systems such as HVAC with chilled water piping and ducting, Water Supply, Drainage, Fire Fighting, Compressed Air, Overhead cranes, Jib cranes, Incinerators, Steam boilers (with piping for humidification, hot water production and medical purposes) etc. including coordination with controls for BMS.
•Preparing material site requests for all equipment and material in accordance with the approved material submittals and drawings.
•Following up with Procurement department and suppliers / manufacturers for the delivery of materials to site on time.
•Supervising the installations at site to ensure that the works are executed to the specified line and level, material quality and workmanship in compliance with the project requirements and standards.
•Managing duct fabrication workshop to meet site requirements and to control the production with minimum wastage and in order not to delay works in different buildings.
•Getting the works inspected and approved by the consultants' and clients' engineers.
•Scheduling and monitoring the engineers and supervisors to meet the project construction schedule.
•On-job training of all systems / equipment to the client's staff in coordination with the manufacturers.

HIGHLIGHTS: 
• Maintain a lead role in the Electro-Mechanical Technical Department in the Head office to meet the department goals, objectives and targets.
• Involve in preparation of overall plan for the department.
• Attend the ISO programs of the company and keep the department in line with ISO procedures
• Enhance the production and quality of the department with in depth reviewing and regular follow up of subordinates’ works
• Train and guide new engineers to upgrade them to work with the company’s procedures and systems.
 



Aug 1995
Aug 1997
MEP Coordinator
BADKOOK CORPORATION Jeddah, SA
A medium sized MEP Construction company and Kitchen Equipment Supply / Installation works
•Supervise Mechanical and Electrical works at site. 
•Review contract / design drawings
•Supervise preparation of shop drawings and as-built drawings.
•Schedule foremen and technicians effectively in coordination with site engineers to meet the construction schedule of each project.
•Coordinate with consultants and sub-contractors.
•Prepare Technical submittals of materials to the consultants and follow-up approvals.
•Get quotations for all E/M equipment and material and negotiate with the suppliers for best deal.
•Control the purchases not to exceed the project budget.
•Follow up material delivery to sites.
•Prepare weekly work schedules and update them for all E/M works.




Jun 1993
Jul 1995
HVAC Engineer
EMITCO Riyadh, SA
A medium sized HVAC Supply and Installation Company
• HVAC load calculation for different projects such as villas and shopping centers etc.
• Design of HVAC duct works and CHW piping.
• Quantity take-off and Cost estimation works.
• Execution of HVAC jobs at site. 
Aug 1992
May 1993
Mechanical Engineer
STANDARD TIN WORKS Mumbai, IN
A Factory producing Tin containers such as Powder Tins, Vicks Containers etc.
 • Assistant to the Production and Quality control Engineer in the Factory, 
Manufacturing steel products such as "Vicks" container, Powder   tin etc.
• Make routine QC tests of the products with random samples and report to the Production manager.
• Routine checking of the machines and report to the Manager. 

Education

Jun 1988
May 1992
Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) in Government Engineering College Trichur
Calicut University

Achievements

Toastmaster
Current President of PACE Toastmasters Club - Jeddah. 
Toastmasters is a worldwide non-profit educational organization, headquartered in USA, works through clubs in all countries for the purpose of improving Communication and Leadership skills of the members.
Kerala Engineers Forum - Jeddah
Current President of Kerala Engineers Forum (KEF) - Jeddah.
KEF is an organization formed for the interaction, technical knowledge sharing, mutual assistance for career development etc. among the Kerala community Engineers in Jeddah-Saudi Arabia.

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Hindi
(Fluent)
Malayalam
(Native)
Arabic
(Basic)

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