The document is a curriculum vitae for M. Zahir Hussain, a Senior Mechanical Consulting Engineer with over 21 years of experience in construction projects. It summarizes his academic qualifications, including a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, work experience in various roles and organizations, and lists his current responsibilities which include design review, supervision, coordination, and ensuring quality and safety standards. It also provides a brief overview of major projects he has worked on.

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CURRICULAM_VITAE
M. Zahir Hussain
Senior Mechanical Consulting Engineer
Contact : +966 59 3623806
+966 53 8969056
Email: zahiriba24@yahoo.com
hussainzahir76@gmail.com
Academic Qualification : Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering – 1992 with First class.
( Madurai Kamaraj University )
Computer knowledge : Having a working knowledge in Microsoft
Windows environment and related HVAC software
Career summary : 21 years of experience out of which 18 years in
construction industry as a M.E.P Engineer in
various organizations. Technical know- how gained
from diversified projects and roles coupled
interacting ability and firm commitment have served
to successfully complete all projects undertaken,
Work Experience :
Presently I am working as a Senior Mechanical Engineer cum Assistant Resident Engineer
in Dar Al Riyadh Engineering and Architectural Consultant, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and
handling the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Iconic Projects in different size of
mixed use high rise buildings, M/S. Rayadah Investment Company. Ongoing Projects
undertaken by myself during the Period Sep 2011 – till date.
Duties and responsibilities for post contract services:
 Design review and Supervision of HVAC, Plumbing (Drainage, Water supply &
Firefighting) Systems, Water storage facility, Laundry and kitchen equipments.
 Coordinate with the local utility agencies such as civil defense, water authority and
local municipality for drainage system.
 Supervision of Construction project quality control and monitoring of construction
activities
 Monitor the construction program closely and recommend any remedial actions to
the project director in the event of any delay.
 Selection of HVAC, Water Supply, Sewer, Surface water drainage & Fire Fighting
Equipments.
 Checking Contractor’s shop drawings and material submittals.
 Prescribe setting out information to the contractors, check setting out, instruct
corrections where necessary and receive setting out records.
 Co-ordination with specialists consultants for Concept Architecture, Infrastructure
consultants, Façade, Laundry, Kitchens, Interior design, Structure designer, elevator

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consultants, Fire Engineering, Acoustic Engineering, Value Engineering specialists,
Project management teams, clients and local authorities representatives
 Supervise the work on site, examine the plant materials and workmanship employed,
receive the supplier / contractor’s notices of work being ready for inspection or tests
to be carried out and attend as soon as possible.
 Certify work completed and payment due so as to ensure that the provisions of the
construction contract are met in full and in particular to exclude any unsatisfactory or
incomplete work or deliveries.
 Attend all site management, progress, construction coordination and quality and
safety meetings as and when requested by the project manager
 Involvement to issue the taking over certificate in collaboration with the project
manager and cost consultant to the contractors.
 Supervise the commissioning of all plant and systems and the reliability run and
decide if satisfactory or not. In the later case, immediately instruct the necessary
corrective action notifying the project director in writing of the contractual and
technical implications
 Implement overall project operation and maintenance strategy that will ensure a
seamless hand over from contractor to operation at taking over the project
 Cooling & Heating load calculation Review
 Preparation of Design Criteria Reports
 Coordinate the handing over to the client of spares provided under the construction
contract.
 LEED Reports Review & Coordination of interdisciplinary LEED requirements.
From Jan. 2003 – March 2011 Ian Banham and Associates
(MEP Design and supervision Consultant)
Consulting Engineers, Dubai
Senior Mechanical Engineer
From Nov. 2000 to Dec. 2002 Emirates Trading and Associates (ETA
Company)
( A subsidiary of ETA ASCON Group of
Companies )
Abu Dhabi
Project Engineer
From Dec. 1995 to Aug. 2000 Al Jabr Trading and contracting Company
Dammam , Saudi Arabia
HVAC Mechanical Engineer
From July 1993 to July 1995 Themis Chemical Ltd.
Gujarat, India
Junior Officer
PROFILE: (Post contract Electro Mechanical Scope of works)

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 Reviewing and coordination of mechanical engineering design submittals from
contractors, as well as following up site supervision, design conflicts and variation
orders.
 Reviewing technical submissions and design layouts as well as material submittals
from contractors
 Having a knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical building services both technical
and contractual.
 Ability to review building services documentation throughout the project requirements
and contribute to content and direction.
 Reviewing of design calculations for HVAC system including Heat Load, Chiller
capacity, Pressure drop calculations for chilled water system, Duct design
calculations, External static pressure calculations, Exhaust system calculations,
Fresh air calculations, Stair case pressurization calculations, Smoke exhaust system
calculations etc. using ASHRAE standards and latest available software.
 Supervision and execution of HVAC, plumbing , fire fighting works, irrigation and
water features and Building Management system for commercial and residential
building, tall tower and mixed use development.
 Reviewing of Hydraulic calculations, pump sizing & system pipe sizing for Domestic
water system, hot water system, central filtration system ,Firefighting pumps & tank
capacity for Fire sprinkler system , firefighting dry and wet hydrant systems and
drainage system.
 Reviewing method statements for installations and testing and commissioning for
HVAC, smoke management system, Plumbing, Firefighting & Conveying System and
monitor implementation of ITP.
 Capable of HVAC system comparison and life cycle analysis to select the proper
system
 Pre -testing and commissioning of M.E.P works.
 Technical discussion, meeting with contractors and respective service authorities.
Complete correspondence of contractual letters and monitoring progress.
 Design check – up, contract control and supervision of projects from conception to
final handing over.
 Directing and co -coordinating the administration of construction changes, approval
of progress claim and involvement with project management / client for getting the
approval.
 Study design drawings and prepare / review shop drawings with proper coordination,
compliance to specs / authorities regulations.
 Having hands on experience to propose value-engineering option such as cost
savings method.

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 Liaise with authorities for No Objection certificate for water and drainage system.
 Liaise for authority to obtain the NOC for district cooling system inside the building
for confirming the ETS room location , size and chilled water schematic diagram.
Closely interact with utility service provider and ensure the compliance with design
and quality requirements.
 Involvement of civil defense approval for confirming design adherence of fire zones,
smoke extract scheme, stair well pressurization scheme and fire fighting system
requirement with civil defense regulation.
 Take part in project and risk management reviews
 Coordinate with quantity surveyors or payment related issues and change orders
 Assures the contractor’s Design and Material Deliverables are as per project
requirements
 Review the As-Built drawings and O&M Manuals and make sure that all site
conditions are properly addressed.
 Review Contractor’s proposed sub-contractor(s) associated with the mechanical
engineering packages
 Continually review the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of site
works
 Knowledgeable in building design services, associates regulations and technical
codes and standards.
 I can fairly handle the design review of the mechanical services.
 Ensure full compliance with the required quality and safety standards reject the non
– confirming work elements or materials.
 Planning and monitor work progress to ensure proper sequence of works,
completion of critical activities.
 Having a sound knowledge for giving the approval of third party pre- qualification
documents and submitted RFI for witness test.
 Implementing the project quality plan and quality procedures and productivity related
to all MEP works submittals in accordance with program of work on the project.
 Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to
develop solutions to complex problems.
 Attend critical inspection in Factory premises for major equipments.
 Having a sound knowledge in interfacing of mechanical
equipment with electrical controls systems for normal operation and
emergency operation during fire or other emergency condition ( Fire and life safety
system )
MAJOR PROJECTS ( COMPLETED)

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 Residential Apartments, Medical centre and Administration
Buildings for M/s. Saudi Aramco, Consultant – BECTEL.
 Abu Dhabi National Oil company – Ruwais GUP Expansion Project Phase II for M/s
ADNOC.
 Ras Abu Fontas B1 Project for M/s Qatar water and Electricity Authority (QWEA),
Qatar.
Partial List of Projects carried out in U.A.E.
 Takreer – Atheer new Head Quarters building for M/s. ADNOC.
 Group of 4 nos. G + 6 Residential Buildings (Type T1A – The Greens) for M/s.
Emaar Properties, Dubai.
 The Meadows – Phase 4 – 384 Nos. Villas for M/s Emaar Properties, Dubai
 The Meadows – Phase 5 – 234 Nos. Villas for M/s Emaar Properties, Dubai
 Dubai International Academy at Emirates Hills, G + 2 storey buildings for M/s Emaar
, Dubai
 Hattan Phase II and III – 112 Nos Villas for M/s Emaar Properties, Dubai.
 558 and 260 key villas and buildings at Dubai land for M/S. Dubai Properties.
 2B+G+24 storey commercial / Residential Twin Towers at Al Majaz, Sharjah.
 Churchill Towers at Business Bay (Residential and Commercial bldgs. 3B + G + 3P +
56 / 42 storey bldgs.) M/s Emirates National Investment.
 Abu Dhabi Education council ( ADEC ) School project at Al Ain areas for package
3 and 7.
PERSONAL PROFILE
 A self – starter and high-energy person with a desire to participate on a hands on
basis.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Presents ideas clearly and concisely, persuasive, strong interpersonal skills with
people from all disciplines within a company.
 High enthusiasm and drive and strong ability to work autonomously without loosing
sight of team’s objective.
 Listen to subtle communication and convert them in to active resolution.

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 Strong leadership qualities, ability / desire to work within a team structure.
OTHER DETAILS:
Marital Status : Married.
Date of birth : 02:04:1970
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : M 8520138
Driving License : Holding valid U.A.E. and Saudi license
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILATION
Indian Engineering Council Reg. 710621
Saudi Engineering Council Reg. 77829