Mohamed Karem Abdelmonem
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer specialising in project oversight and design execution. Expertise in HVAC, plumbing installation, and fire protection systems ensures quality control and regulatory compliance. Skilled in budget management and utilisation of Revit, AutoCAD, and HAP software to optimize project outcomes. Demonstrates strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on effective installation management.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
MEP Manager
AEVCO, KCC Sister Company
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2025.03 - Current
- Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor the on-site MEP team, including superintendents, engineers, and coordinators.
- Subcontractor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all MEP subcontractors. Manage their performance, productivity, quality, and adherence to schedule and budget.
- Coordination: Resolve complex spatial and technical conflicts between different MEP trades (e.g., pipe vs. conduit vs. ductwork) and between MEP and structural/architectural elements. This is primarily done through BIM coordination.
- Integrated detailed MEP project schedule into master construction schedule, identifying critical paths and long-lead items for project alignment.
- Created procurement schedules, solicited bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and led negotiations to award MEP subcontracts.
- Developed accurate cost estimates for all MEP scopes of work, collaborating closely with estimators on materials, labour, and equipment.
- Attend periodical construction and coordination meetings to address project concerns and align project teams.
MEP Technical Manager
SMEP, C&P Sister Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.10 - 2025.02
- Manage the MEP-technical teams across KSA and Egypt back office, ensuring high-performance execution of engineering projects.
- Coordinate among site, procurement, and technical teams to guarantee smooth project flow and timely completion.
- Supervise technical approvals for all MEP designs and drawings, maintaining adherence to project specifications.
- Released and monitored shop drawing logs and plans to ensure efficient execution of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Review and validate calculation reports, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Lead troubleshooting and support activities on-site to prevent downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Implement quality assurance protocols to maintain compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Provide strategic insights and support for large-scale MEP projects.
- Attended periodical construction and coordination meetings to resolve project concerns and align project teams for successful outcomes.
- Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and regular updates to optimise resource management.
Engineering / Procurement Manager
Proservice International
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Developed and implemented procurement plans, ensuring on-time availability of materials and resources.
- Optimized procurement processes to reduce costs by 10%, improving the efficiency of resource allocation.
- Managed MEP-technical and procurement teams, facilitating timely procurement and effective supply chain management for projects.
- Supervised material procurement and selection, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality control.
- Coordinated with site and procurement teams to align work processes, enabling seamless project execution.
- Led technical assessments for project components, ensuring alignment with the best industry practices.
- Reviewed shop drawings and calculation reports, ensuring compliance of all designs with contractual requirements and project specifications.
- Developed project schedules, identifying risks and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Attended construction and coordination meetings, reporting on progress and mitigating potential delays.
- Performed root cause analysis for any operational issues, ensuring corrective actions were implemented.
MEP Section Head
Al-Kifah Contracting Company
Cairo, Egypt
2018.09 - 2023.02
- Led the MEP team, managing a diverse range of projects and ensuring the integration of all mechanical systems.
- Supervised large-scale projects, including high-rise buildings, ensuring all mechanical systems were delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinated MEP activities across multiple departments, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Ensured coordination between MEP and other departments, addressing issues promptly to avoid project delays.
- Reviewed and approved calculation reports and shop drawings, ensuring design and construction accuracy.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to manage material availability, ensuring compliance with project schedules.
- Performed regular site inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in equipment failure rates.
- Implemented training programmes and mentored staff to strengthen technical expertise and improve overall team performance.
- Enhanced communication with clients and consultants through regular updates and timely resolution of concerns.
Mechanical Technical Office Head
AlKifah Holding Company
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2012.06 - 2018.06
- Designed and calculated mechanical systems for large-scale building projects, including drainage, HVAC, and firefighting systems.
- Reviewed and approved designs for water supply systems, ensuring adherence to all relevant standards and enhancing system reliability.
- Led the preparation of workshop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems.
- Supervised a team of engineers and draftsmen, ensuring all technical drawings and reports were submitted on time.
- Performed regular site visits to monitor the progress of mechanical installations, ensuring work was done according to plan.
- Provided on-site support during equipment installation, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Collaborated with consultants and clients to finalize technical submittals and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Coordinated with procurement teams to manage purchase orders, facilitating timely equipment delivery and maintaining project schedules.
- Prepared material specifications and procurement documents, streamlining supplier comparison processes for efficient equipment selection.
- Completed major projects, including medical colleges, hospitals, and education facilities, ensuring all systems met regulatory standards.
- Project: Medical College of Basic Science – Dammam University
- Housing Complex – Dammam University
- Girls Education Faculty – Hafer El Baten – Dammam University
- Al Khobar Hospital
- Al Khobar Housing Compound – SWCC
- Faculty of Electronic Education – King Faisal University
- TBC – Riyadh Schools Construction (15 Schools)
- 738-C02 – Offsite Utilities for City Center (Royal Commission)
- C-17 Sec Infra & Construction of Villas – Phase 10 (Royal Commission)
- C-27 Construction of Infrastructure and Buildings for Defense Force – Phase 2 (Royal Commission)
- PP-14 Power Plant Utilities Buildings (SEC)
- JECP – Jizan Economic Port (ARAMCO)
Site Mechanical Engineer
Shuttering Construction Company
Cairo, Egypt
2011.10 - 2012.06
- Managed all aspects of Novotel Airport Hotel project, overseeing execution from start to finish, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Monitored progress of mechanical work on site, ensuring timely and quality completion of HVAC, plumbing, and fire fighting systems, contributing to overall project schedule adherence.
- Managed the technical aspects of mechanical installations, achieving timely project milestones.
- Coordinated the work between subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project flow.
- Worked closely with project managers to ensure on-time delivery of the project.
- Conducted inspections to ensure all installations met the required quality standards.
- Prepared payment statements, ensuring all completed works were submitted to consultant for approval, facilitating prompt project financial management.
- Reviewed shop drawings and updated them based on site conditions.
- Provided technical support during the installation phase, addressing any issues that arose on-site.
- Facilitated the smooth handover of completed works to consultants, ensuring full project compliance.
- Ensured the adherence to safety standards and best practices during the construction process.
Technical Office Engineer
Proservice Company (Electromechanical Contracting Department)
Cairo, Egypt
2010.04 - 2011.09
- Reviewed and validated mechanical design calculations, including load estimations, duct design, and piping design, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Performed duct sizing, pressure drop calculations, and air outlet selection, ensuring optimal airflow and system efficiency for each project.
- Ensured smoke management compliance and coordinated the design of pressurization and air balance systems for HVAC systems.
- Managed testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) procedures on-site to ensure systems operated as intended, reducing performance issues by 10%.
- Monitored mechanical execution on-site, ensuring all installations met quality standards and adhered to the approved design specifications.
- Created and submitted equipment submittals, securing timely approvals from consultants and ensuring correct materials deployment on-site for project integrity.
- Prepared compliance sheets for project equipment, confirming adherence to BOQ, equipment schedules, and design specifications to support project quality assurance.
- Developed workshop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and fire fighting systems, ensuring accurate installation and compliance with design standards.
- Coordinated procurement activities, ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment for the smooth execution of site activities.
- Led on-site troubleshooting efforts, resolving technical issues swiftly to maintain project schedules and minimise delays.
- Performed Projects:
- Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel Renovation
- Urban Plaza Garage
- AUG-Pharma (Mechanical Site Engineer)
Technical Engineer
Howeedy Consultants
Cairo, Egypt
2010.04 - 2010.10
- Conducted load calculations, duct sizing, and pressure drop calculations to design HVAC and plumbing systems that optimise energy efficiency for commercial projects.
- Sized equipment, including HVAC systems, firefighting systems, and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Conducted firefighting system calculations and developed complete firefighting designs, including sizing firefighting pumps.
- Designed and calculated drainage pipes, water supply pipes, booster pumps, and submersible pumps, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Collaborated with project team to create technical drawings and compliance sheets for project equipment, ensuring adherence to BOQ and design specifications.
- Assisted in installation and testing of HVAC and firefighting systems, confirming systems met performance standards during adjusting and balancing phase.
- Performed Projects:
- Cadbury Egypt Group for Food Industries Company S.A.E Diego Building
- Union of Scientific Arabic Linguistic Councils – 6th October City
- SPINALEX, Alexandria Company for Spinning – Sadat City
- Nestlé EGYPT, Egypt Ice Cream Factory – 6th October City
- JUHAYNA FOOD INDUSTRIES, Beni Sweef Factory
- JUHAYNA FOOD INDUSTRIES, Polaris Factory
- SHARJAH Institute of Technology – 6th October City
- SAKKARA For Exporting Horticulture Crops – Sadat City
- SETCORE for Industrial Investment, Warehouses Building – Kattamya
Technical Office Engineer
Proservice
Cairo, Egypt
2006.09 - 2010.03
- Managed project assignments across diverse sectors
- Glaxo Smith Kline - New Laboratory
- Glaxo Smith Kline - Tablets Building
- Pachine Administration Building
- Pachine Process Cooling
- El Nour Securities Headquarters
- Marsa Alam Gabal El Rossas
- Mentor Graphics Headquarters
- Cairo American College
- Dana Gas Headquarter
- Daihatsu Misr-Abu Rawash
- Ministry of foreign affairs -El Doha-Qatar
- Oversaw operations at Mobinil warehouse
Education
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Cairo University
EgyptSkills
- HVAC expertise
- Mechanical, plumbing design
- Plumbing design
- Fire protection systems
- Installation coordination
- Project oversight and execution
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Revit and AutoCAD proficiency
- HAP software
- Microsoft Office
- Project leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Certification
- PMP-Certified
- Project Management Professional Certification no. 4124020
Languages Skills
Arabic: Native Language
English: Proficient in writing and speaking
Timeline
MEP Manager
AEVCO, KCC Sister Company
2025.03 - Current
MEP Technical Manager
SMEP, C&P Sister Company
2023.10 - 2025.02
Engineering / Procurement Manager
Proservice International
2023.02 - 2023.10
MEP Section Head
Al-Kifah Contracting Company
2018.09 - 2023.02
Mechanical Technical Office Head
AlKifah Holding Company
2012.06 - 2018.06
Site Mechanical Engineer
Shuttering Construction Company
2011.10 - 2012.06
Technical Office Engineer
Proservice Company (Electromechanical Contracting Department)
2010.04 - 2011.09
Technical Engineer
Howeedy Consultants
2010.04 - 2010.10
Technical Office Engineer
Proservice
2006.09 - 2010.03
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Cairo University