Maninder Kajal has over 15 years of experience in project management and electrical distribution systems. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering. Currently he works as an Electrical Engineer and Project Management Consultant in Abu Dhabi, where his responsibilities include project planning, material procurement, quality control, and ensuring work is completed according to specifications and on schedule. Prior to his current role, he worked on infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi and India, managing the installation of electrical systems such as cables, substations, and street lighting.
1. Maninder Kajal
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
+971506914138
maninder.kajal@gmail.com
Career Summary
A result oriented professional with 15 years of experience in Project management and Electrical distribution systems
that include Installation up to 33kV package unit Lighting, Power, Bridge lighting, and Tunnel lighting, large mixed use
developments and commercial projects in building works.
Currently working as Electrical Engineer and Project Management Consultant with Dar Al Handasah Consultants Co.
since March 2015 till Now
Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar,India(2001)
Training & Certificates
ADDC and AADC Competency
FireFighting & FirstAid
Work method Statements
Personal and Professional Profile
Experience in Preparing shop drawings, site supervision to ensure the work is carried out on site in accordance with
drawings, method statements and specifications, programmes, control of resources, material take off & able to resolve
technical work related issues delivering quality, safety & reliability in meeting client needs
Experience in various Electrical Installation works activities like Roads, Underpasses, Bridges &Industries
Presents ideas clearly and concisely, is persuasive, with excellent interpersonal skills to interact with people from all
disciplines within a company
Focused, innovative, flexible and persuasive personality; Leading & dealing effectively in a multicultural environment
Ability to handle all site Electrical work from execution to handover phase and manage all technical aspects of highly
complex projects
Duties and Responsibilities
Estimation,Designing,Planning,Procurethe required Materials & Execution of work at site.
As an Execution Engineer
Acting as a primary interfacebetween clientand contractors.Feasibility studies for major expansion,Modification and
upgrade of existingsystems.
Individually lead theproject team and executing the job in scheduletimeframe up to satisfaction of client& consultant.
Installation of distribution transformer,TRM, QRM, 22kV, 11kV and LV panel. SMDB, DB, Control cabinet, feeder pillar &
Service cabinet.Installation of polefoundation cut out termination,installation & termination of control cabinet, Feeder
Pillar & Serviceturret.
Involved from the commencement/strategy through to design,procurement, construction administration and close-out
of the project.
Layingof 11 KV, 22kV & 33KV cables as per ADDC standards.
Participation in meetings, workshops and evaluation committees. etc.
Planning,schedulingand execution of work at site.
Project Management planningand control,Projectprogress monitoringfor timely completion as per technical
Requirements /schedules//milestones.Clientliaison.
Quality Assuranceand Quality Control includingISO-9000 certification.
2. Responsiblefor managingthe overall process and delivery of projects of various sizes and complexity levels
Settlement of claims/certification of additional scopeof work. /Contractual issues.
To get down the works in site as per rules & regulations of ADDC safety & standards.
Well experienced and knowledge to identify the problems and troubleshooting.
Installation of street lightningpoles like(8m, 10m, 14m, 16m, and 20m).
Co-ordination with consultpeople to get down the approval of work.
Preparingthe request for payment approval fromthe consultant& client
Testing and commissioningthe cables and the electrical equipment.
To get down the work at siteas per Specification AADC (AL AIN DISTRIBUTION COMPANY) and ADDC (ABU DHABI DISTRIBUTION
COMPANY) Specification.
Preparingthe weekly and monthly progress,dealingwith the consultant,reporting to the project manager and to the project
management team.
As an Estimation Engineer
Preparation of Draft LOI/LPO & Contractdocuments, Material requisition for purchase/procurement. Followup for regular bidding,
assuranceof timely material supplies,atrighttime, /price/quantity/quality.
Skills
Good knowledge of ADDC Regulation.
Experienced in all types of Electrical Installation works in constructions like Roads, villas, industrial building, etc.
Experienced in Street Lightings, Bridge Lightings, Underpass Lightings, monitor and report project progress
Experienced in preparation of estimates, quantity take of all types of Electrical Engineering Works
Knowledge in executing projects etc.
Ability to take responsibility and solve problems.
Result oriented and creative.
Quick identification and analysis of problems & Contributing ideas on improving office procedure.
Work Experience
a) Dar Al Handasah Consultants, Abu Dhabi - UAE (March 2015 till Now)
Workingas Electrical Engineer and Project Management Consultant
(Interviewed and approved by ADNOC)
1.PROJECT: - ADNOC - Construction of Infra-structure - Phase 4 - (Mar. 2015 till now)
“ADNOC - Phase4” a project of infra-structureincludingwater pumping station with 3 Big Tanks,2 Nos. Sewerage Lifting
Station, Sewerage LiftingStation, 11 KV Substation and street Lighting& 11KV,LV, ELV Cables Layingwhich costingaround
700 Million Dirham
JOB DESCRIPTION:-
Review all project contracts, Tender/IFC Drawings, Specification and Bills of Quantities.
Assisting Senior Electrical Engineer for reviewing Method statements.
Closely monitor site activities for SNG Plant, Low Current Network (SCN,CCTV,CATV & FA) with Fiber
optic cables laying, Telecom Network,11KV Cable Laying & street Lighting Cables with poles installation to
Ensure quality of work with contract requirements and reporting daily progress status to construction supervisor &
CM.
Ensuring that all used materials at site are approved through MVR (Material Verification request).
Advising for open work front and any slippage of progress regarding site activities.
3. Carry out the site inspections as per interventions points marked in relevant Inspection test plan (ITP).
Reporting to Senior Electrical Engineer & Construction Manager if approved shop drawings, Method
Statements, Materials used, and ITP do not cover all specification requirement
Attend / Witness FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) inspection for the Material approvals in the Factory.
Witness SAT (Site Acceptance Test) for the installed equipment for the approval of the installation.
Preparation of Reports (Monthly, Weekly, Daily Reports
b) Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting L.L.C. Abu Dhabi- UAE (2007- 2015)
Projects Executed:-
1. Al Raha Gardens – External Infrastructure Works ( 2008 – 2009)
Consultant : GHD
Client :ALDAR
Involved in the project for the execution of laying35KMs 11kVcables,40KMs of LV cables for 18Nos of Ring Main Sub
stations with RTU, DMS integration works, 48V DC system, 32F Fiber Optic cables,FOTB works,Installation of 180Nos .of LV
Feeder Pillars,1080 Houseconnections etc. under PB power and GHD consultancy.
2. Yas Island Development –Package 2, External Infrastructure Works Abu Dhabi (2009-2011)
Consultant : HALCROW
Client : ALDAR
Position : Section Electrical Engineer
Involved in the project for the execution of laying20KMs street lighting cables,installation of 14 m decoratingstreet lightpoles,10 KMs
of LV cables for power supply of control cabinets,installation of Serviceturret and feeder pillars.
3. Ruwais Housing Complex Expansion-Phase III-Married and Bachelor Staff Infrastructure Construction (2011-2013)
Package II &V, Abu Dhabi
Consultant : ADNOC
Client : ADNOC
Position : ProjectElectrical Engineer
Involved in the project for the execution of laying10KMs 11kVcables,40KMs of LV cables for Sub stations,48VDC system, in stallation of
street lightingand decoratinglightingfor the gardens, relocation of 11 kv cables,Installation of LV Feeder Pillars,streetlightingcontrol
cabinets,53 VillaHouseconnections,21 buildingconnections etc.
4. Maintenance & Rehabilitation Works for Abu Dhabi Strategic Roads Zone-2, Al Ain (2013 -2014)
Consultant:AECOM
Client : DOT
Position : Section Electrical Engineer
5. Infrastructure Works of H.H Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Palace, Al Ain (2013-2014)
Consultant : AECOM
Client : ADM
Position : Section Electrical Engineer
Involved in the project for the execution of laying12KMs 11kVcables,5KMs of LV cables for Sub stations ,etc.
Punjab Electrical co. India (2002-2007)
Job Description:-.
Review all project contracts, Drawings, Specification and preparing Bills of Quantities.
Preparing all submittals like Drawings, materials and Technical submittal.
4. Ordering the materials and following up the Delivery Order.
Following the work progress in all project and Reporting the daily progress status.
Coordinate with the consultant and carry out the site inspections.
Planning manpower usage and scheduling the activities to achieve maximum output with optimum usage of material.
Monitoring site activities, attending progress meeting and technical reviews
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 27 January 1979 Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Married Languages: English,Hindi & Punjabi,minor Arabic
DrivingLicence: Valid U.A.E & Indian drivinglicence
Passport Details
PassportNumber : K5282529
Placeof Issue : Abu Dhabi
Placeof Birth : Hoshiarpur
Date of Issue : 27-05-2012
Date of Expiry : 26-05-2022
Visa Status : Resident Visa
DATE: - (MANINDER KAJAL)
PLACE: -ABU DHABI Signature