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HASAN A. H. SAADEH

HASAN A. H. SAADEH

Summary

Results-driven Senior Sr. MEP Manager, Construction, Testing & Commissioning and Handing Over with over 18 years of extensive experience in testing, commissioning, and project handover across diverse sectors, including urban developments, educational institutions, high-rise buildings, entertainment venues, and utility plants. Proven expertise in design review, project management, technical support, and facility management for MEP and FLS systems ensures seamless operations and compliance with local authority approvals. Committed to delivering safe and efficient building performance through effective management of MEP, construction, quality assurance, and commissioning processes. Strategic leader adept at overcoming challenges to guarantee smooth project handovers and operational readiness for clients.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager (MEP Construction| Testing & Commis

EGIS Group- Project Management Consultants
07.2022 - Current

Projects:

  • Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN): Saudi Arabia- Program 5

PMC services for design, construction and handing over of 4 entertainment centers in 4 cities of the Kingdom (Yanbu, Madinah, Tabuk, Buraidah). Several Family attractions included as Cinemas, E-Karting, Bowling, Golf, Edutainment, FEC, F&B ...


Duties:

  • PMC services for design, construction, Testing & Commissioning and handing over of 4 entertainment centers
  • Led all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities ensuring system functionality, integration, and compliance.
  • Developed and implemented T&C and Handover plans, schedules, and strategies aligned with project milestones.
  • Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of T&C works.
  • Supervised system testing, inspections, and integrated system testing (TCIR/ATP Process) across all disciplines.
  • Ensured closure of snags, defects, and non-conformities before final handover.
  • Managed and verified handover documentation, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and test certificates.
  • Facilitated client and FM team training and ensured smooth transition to operations.
  • Reported T&C and handover progress through dashboards and presentations to senior management.
  • Take part in creating the project management plans for Program 5's seven projects, including the stakeholder management plan, quality management plan, risk management plan, etc.
  • Conduct all the issues related to construction management.
  • Assigned as a quality champion and take responsibility for quality issues for the three projects under Program Five.
  • Conduct the weekly construction, quality and technical meetings with all stakeholders (client, PMC, CMC, LDC and contractor) and take and issue the minutes of the meetings accordingly.
  • Manage the technical submissions between the contractor and LDC to ensure the quality of submission and duration of review.
  • Prepare the weekly progress presentations shows the Construction, T&C and Handing Over Status for the three projects under Program Five and present them to client.

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
12.2009 - 06.2022

July 2022 – April 2023

  • Key Project: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): Saudi Arabia- Riyadh.
  • Position Held: Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy


The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is a new 1.6million square meter site to the north of central Riyadh that once completed, will include more than 3 million square meters of development. The KAFD is designed to include premier office space (primarily for professionals working within the financial sector and related industries), housing,

a financial academy and associated recreational facilities, our scope is to manage the entire area – parcels (20 different usage parcels, high rise buildings).


Jan 2019 – Jun 2019

  • Key Project: Private Palace: Saudi Arabia- Riyadh.
  • Position Held: Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior Mechanical Head


The project is located in the Diplomatic Area, the mechanical work in the project consists of Package Air Conditioning Units, Water supply system, waste water collection and disposal system, Primary and secondary irrigation system, and Services buildings including central monitoring station, operation/ Maintenance building, administration building and guard house and other buildings


Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Key Project: King Salman International Convention Center: Saudi Arabia – Al Madinah
  • Position Held: Handing Over Specialist| Testing & Commissioning Authority | MEP Technical Manager


The project is a conventional center located in the Al Madinah near the Madinah Meridien Hotel, the site gross area is approximately 91000sqm, and the total built up area is around 40,000 sqm


Jan 2013 – Jan 2018

  • Key Project: Princess Nora University (PNU) - Facility Management, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh
  • Position Held: Handing Over Specialist| Facility Management Professional | Facility Manager Assistant | MEP


Princess Nora University (PNU) - O&M Contract, Saudi Arabia. Preparation of O&M and Facilities Management (FM) tender documents and drawings, approval of the O&M Contractor’s staff deployment and material submittals, review of procurement orders and submitting them to the Client for approval, advising the Client on all matters related to programming and cost control, site supervision and review of all O&M components to ensure their compliance with contract requirements, issuing work orders, and approval of subcontractors’ appointment, for the project’s main components (total built-up area of 2.8 million m²), including 8 academic colleges, student union building, 6 health sciences colleges and amenity building, research Centre, 107,000 m² hospital, library and convention Centre, housing for students and families, and a service strip consisting of water tanks, chillers, boilers, solar system, sewage treatment plant, warehouses, workshops, and a central main kitchen


Jan 2013 – Jan 2018

  • Key Project: Princess Nora University (PNU) – Construction, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh
  • Position Held: Sr. Mechanical Construction Engineer


Princess Nora University (PNU) – Building Construction Works, Saudi Arabia. Detailed design (according to LEED requirements), tender documents and supervision of construction for all buildings, infrastructure utilities, landscaped areas and internal road networks related to an educational complex with a total built-up area of 2.8 million m², including 9 academic colleges, 7 medical colleges, 2 medical research laboratories, 450-bed hospital, central library, administration building, ceremonial piazza, housing units for 11,000 single students, 400 villas for senior staff housing, 1,400 apartments for junior staff housing, sports facilities, mosques and central utility plants

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
07.2019 - 06.2022

Project:

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): Saudi Arabia- Riyadh:

The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is a new 1.6million square meter site to the north of central Riyadh that once completed, will include more than 3 million square meters of development. The KAFD is designed to include premier office space (primarily for professionals working within the financial sector and related industries), housing,

a financial academy and associated recreational facilities, our scope is to manage the entire area – parcels (20 different usage parcels, high rise buildings).


Duties:

  • Guarantee the authorities approval such as Local Civil Defense and a safe operation and smooth handing over to the operators.
  • Preparation of the handover strategy in coordination with the clients transitions team for a handover to the facilities management operators.
  • Overseeing all the Handing Over procedures.
  • prepare comprehensive Plans (HO Deliverables, O&MM, Training Manuals…).
  • Formulate the commissioning manual with all templates required for the contractors and specialists to follow as per the client’s Handing Over management plan
  • prepare and send weekly updating trackers for all HO Deliverables in all trades, Managing a weekly meeting in presence of all Parties.
  • Preparation of the handover strategy in coordination with the clients transitions team for a handover to the facilities management operators.
  • Supervising the Transition Period from Construction Phase to O&M phase.
  • Formulate all lists with all templates required by the O&M contractors and the Client.
  • Implementing all the requirements needed to hand-over the buildings to the O&M contractors and the end users as well
  • Formulate the commissioning manual with all templates required for the contractors and specialists to follow as per the client’s Testing and Commissioning management plan.
  • Prepare comprehensive Plans (T&C Management, ATP Plan…).
  • Formulate the commissioning manual with all templates required for the contractors and specialists to follow as per the client’s Testing and Commissioning management plan.
  • Prepare and send weekly updating trackers for all T&C works in all Trades, managing a weekly meeting in presence of all Parties.
  • Recruit commissioning staff for managing the construction and commissioning activities, Populate Commissioning Activity Schedules (CAS Sheets) as per the project records for the reference of the client and end user for a proper handover to the facilities management.
  • Witnessing of the MEP and Commissioning inspections on behalf of the client, ensure that the completion of the works is done as per the Authority to Proceed (ATP) process by following the guidelines as per the Static Completion Certificates (SCC).

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2019 - 06.2019

Project:

Private Palace: Saudi Arabia- Riyadh:

The project is located in the Diplomatic Area, the mechanical work in the project consists of Package Air Conditioning Units, Water supply system, waste water collection and disposal system, Primary and secondary irrigation system, and Services buildings including central monitoring station, operation/ Maintenance building, administration building and guard house and other buildings.


Duties:

  • Do all the necessary works and activities to guarantee the authorities approval such as Local Civil Defense and a safe operation and smooth handing over to the operators, regardless the difficulties, the parcels must operate and perform safe and with high efficiency as well.
  • Guarantee the authorities approval such as Local Civil Defense and a safe operation and smooth handing over to the operators.
  • Preparation of the handover strategy in coordination with the clients transitions team for a handover to the facilities management operators.
  • Overseeing all the Handing Over procedures.
  • Prepare comprehensive Plans (HO Deliverables, O&MM, Training Manuals…).
  • Formulate the commissioning manual with all templates required for the contractors and specialists to follow as per the client’s Handing Over management plan.
  • Prepare and send weekly updating trackers for all HO Deliverables in all trades, Managing a weekly meeting in presence of all Parties.


Handing Over Specialist| Testing & Commissioning A

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2018 - 01.2019

Project:

International Convention Center: Saudi Arabia – Al Madinah:

The project is a conventional center located in the Al Madinah near the Madinah Meridien Hotel, the site gross area is approximately 91000sqm, and the total built up area is around 40,000 sqm.

The conventional center consists mainly of the following functions: Large exclusive theater which is ready to accommodate 2500 audiences, One Large exhibition hall, Three Multi-purpose halls, Meeting Rooms, Business center, Auditorium & Media Center, Main Convention Theater, and Service Facilities.


Duties:

  • Managing the MEP activities on site and reviewing all risk assessment method statements (RAMS), trackers and programs for construction completion.
  • Witnessing of the MEP and Commissioning inspections on behalf of the client.
  • Audit the Commissioning and MEP processes on timely basis.
  • Formulate the commissioning manual with all templates required for the contractors and specialists to follow as per the client’s handover management plan.
  • Interact and negotiate with clients on various technical and commercial activities to minimize the effect of time and cost by the end of the project.
  • Recruit commissioning staff for managing the construction and commissioning activities.
  • Populate Commissioning Activity Schedules (CAS Sheets) as per the project records for the reference of the client and end user for a proper handover to the facilities management.
  • Assist the site teams in solving and troubleshooting the problems in a professional environment.
  • Hold coordination meetings with all stakeholders to formulate a commissioning plan in compliance with the project specifications and Owners Project Requirements (OPR’s) as per the baseline construction program.
  • Arrange workshops with all stakeholders to ensure the proper commissioning of the building services is performed as per the manual and relevant codes and standards both internationally and as per the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • Review and approval of the pre-qualifications of the vendors, subcontractors as per the project requirements and budget.
  • Commercial review of the testing and commissioning resources as per the project milestones.
  • Preparation of the handover strategy in coordination with the clients transitions team for a handover to the facilities management operators.

Handing Over Specialist| Facility Management Profe

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2013 - 01.2018

Project:

Princess Nora University (PNU) - Facility Management, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh:

Princess Nora University (PNU) - O&M Contract, Saudi Arabia. Preparation of O&M and Facilities Management (FM) tender documents and drawings, approval of the O&M Contractor’s staff deployment and material submittals, review of procurement orders and submitting them to the Client for approval, advising the Client on all matters related to programming and cost control, site supervision and review of all O&M components to ensure their compliance with contract requirements, issuing work orders, and approval of subcontractors’ appointment, for the project’s main components (total built-up area of 2.8 million m²), including 8 academic colleges, student union building, 6 health sciences colleges and amenity building, research Centre, 107,000 m² hospital, library and convention Centre, housing for students and families, and a service strip consisting of water tanks, chillers, boilers, solar system, sewage treatment plant, warehouses, workshops, and a central main kitchens.


Duties:

  • Supervising the Transition Period from Construction Phase to O&M phase and Implementing all the requirements needed to hand-over the buildings to the O&M contractors and the end users as well.
  • Attending weekly, monthly and other scheduled meetings with the project’s key stakeholders. Prepare monthly presentation for the client.
  • Responsible for accurate reporting to management and clients.
  • Provide full support for CMMS MAXIMO implementation and system set up, Generate reports, Issue daily Maintenance Work Orders.
  • Developing KPIs best criteria, definitions and calculations for the contractor's best evaluation that suit the project conditions and in accordance with the contract.
  • Handling KPI Calculations and issuing contractor’s monthly evaluation.
  • Developing, reviewing and updating the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and programs.
  • Supervising/Monitoring the contractors’ preventive and corrective maintenance (PM and CM) work orders, service requests (SR), manpower, man-hours, tools, equipment, materials and cost through CMMS (Maximo)
  • Develop, review and conduct training as necessary
  • Reviewing and approving new Mechanical work drawings (construction, shop drawings and as-built).
  • Reviewing and approving Mechanical materials delivered to site as per project specs and standards.
  • Inspecting and approving all new Mechanical works and equipment onsite (first fix, second fix, installation).
  • Inspecting and approving all new Mechanical Testing and Commissioning works (startup, commissioning, testing and balancing).

Sr. Mechanical Construction Engineer

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2013 - 01.2018

Project:

Princess Nora University (PNU) - Facility Management, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh:

Princess Nora University (PNU) - O&M Contract, Saudi Arabia. Preparation of O&M and Facilities Management (FM) tender documents and drawings, approval of the O&M Contractor’s staff deployment and material submittals, review of procurement orders and submitting them to the Client for approval, advising the Client on all matters related to programming and cost control, site supervision and review of all O&M components to ensure their compliance with contract requirements, issuing work orders, and approval of subcontractors’ appointment, for the project’s main components (total built-up area of 2.8 million m²), including 8 academic colleges, student union building, 6 health sciences colleges and amenity building, research Centre, 107,000 m² hospital, library and convention Centre, housing for students and families, and a service strip consisting of water tanks, chillers, boilers, solar system, sewage treatment plant, warehouses, workshops, and a central main kitchens.


Duties:

  • Supervising all Mechanical installation works on site (first fix, second fix, installation).
  • Reviewing the shop drawings and the material submittals.
  • Reviewing and identifying any possible errors / omissions in the contract, design drawings and specifications and taking immediate corrective actions.
  • Taking quick technical corrective actions regarding any technical problems on site.
  • Representing the site team in meetings with the client / project managers / head of building services when required.
  • Replying on the RFIS (request for information) and analyze the associated cost / time implication if any.
  • Performing the final reviewing of all the sub / contractor’s material submissions / proposals and provide the comments and approvals.
  • Supervising phase of startup, commissioning, testing and balancing.
  • Supervising and preparing all the close out and handing over documents.

Mechanical Project Engineer

Technical System Factory
06.2008 - 01.2009
  • This factory to manufacture of HVAC equipment (Duct, Dampers, Insulation, Sensors, temperature & humidity control …)
  • Technical Mechanical Engineer.
  • Production Line Management.
  • Conduct meeting/Seminars with clients to express the Factory Products.
  • Following the Site conditions (after sale services).
  • Taking quick technical corrective actions regarding any technical problems at site.
  • Saudi Arabia- Riyadh

Studying| Design Engineer

Petra Engineering Industries Company
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • It is mainly designer and manufacturer of HVAC equipment of the highest quality that fulfills customer requirements in all its markets.
  • Technical Mechanical Engineer.
  • Ensures all products are designed to incorporate state of the art technology in accordance with various international HVAC standards.
  • Taking quick technical corrective actions regarding any technical problems.
  • Jordan – Amman

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering -

Hashemite University
Jordan
01.2008

Skills

  • Effective strategic planning
  • Multidisciplinary engagement
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Collaborative project coordination
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Comprehensive documentation skills
  • Operational efficiency planning
  • Proficient in data interpretation
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Professional growth facilitation
  • Process optimization
  • Strategic resource distribution

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals on Various Projects.
  • Led All Testing & Commissioning (T&C) stages by developing and implementing custom trackers and dashboards, ensuring full task visibility and timely completion.
  • Documented, tracked, and resolved Construction and T&C issues, enabling the project to achieve handover within the planned and targeted dates.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and cloud platforms to create and manage comprehensive inventory and progress tracking tools.
  • Successfully achieved project handover by completing all deliverables with accuracy, organization, and efficiency.
  • Ensured a smooth transition to Facility Management by effectively coordinating all required documentation and support activities.
  • Managed and supervised diverse stakeholders, including the Supervision Consultant, third parties, general contractors, subcontractors, specialists, suppliers, and vendors.

Affiliations

  • Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Jordanian Engineering Association


Certification

  • MEP Systems (As Trainer).
  • The Original Project Management Professional Program, Preparing for PMP Certificates.
  • Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control Professional, Preparing for PSP & PMI-SP Certificates.
  • Project and Construction Site Management, Inspection and Supervision, Certified Program.
  • Managing & Supervising Projects, Consultants & Contractors, Certified Program.
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation using Revit, Certified Program.
  • Facilities Condition Assessment.
  • Building Commissioning and Project Acceptance.
  • Air Conditioning Systems (As Trainer).
  • Excellence in Facilities Management.
  • Emergency Preparedness.
  • Operation and Maintenance Contracts Management and Supervision Training- PROJACS.
  • Energy Management.
  • Building Operation System- by Johnson Control.

Additional Information

List Of Projects:

  • Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN): Saudi Arabia- Program 5, July 2022 – Present
  • King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): Saudi Arabia- Riyadh, Jun 2019 – July 2022
  • Private Palace: Saudi Arabia- Riyadh, Jan 2019 – Jun 2019
  • International Convention Center: Saudi Arabia – Al Madinah, Jan 2018 – Jan 2019
  • Princess Nora University (PNU) - Facility Management, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh, Jan 2013 – Jan 2018
  • Princess Nora University (PNU) – Construction, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh, Dec 2009 – Jan 2013

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Manager (MEP Construction| Testing & Commis

EGIS Group- Project Management Consultants
07.2022 - Current

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
07.2019 - 06.2022

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2019 - 06.2019

Handing Over Specialist| Testing & Commissioning A

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2018 - 01.2019

Handing Over Specialist| Facility Management Profe

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2013 - 01.2018

Sr. Mechanical Construction Engineer

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
01.2013 - 01.2018

Handing Over Manager| Testing and Commissioning Manager| Senior MEP Head| Project Manager’s Deputy

Dar Al-HANDASAH Consultants
12.2009 - 06.2022

Mechanical Project Engineer

Technical System Factory
06.2008 - 01.2009

Studying| Design Engineer

Petra Engineering Industries Company
01.2008 - 06.2008

BSc Mechanical Engineering -

Hashemite University

Personal Information

  • Title: Senior MEP Construction Manager | Testing & Commissioning Senior Manager | Handing Over Senior Manager
  • Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1984
  • Nationality: Jordanian
  • Marital Status: Married

Years Of Experience

Lead Design Consultant :  2 Years

Supervision Consultant :   10 Years

Project Management Consultant :  6 Years

HASAN A. H. SAADEH