Mhd. Khaled Daker
B.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) - Power
Istanbul
Summary
An energetic, self-motivated and hard-working personality with more than 35 years of international management experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in the areas of Projects Management, Plants Engineering Management, Utilities, Facilities Management and HSSE. Proven leadership skills in a variety of cultures. Strong analytical and communication skills. Well versed financially and commercially. Strong negotiator. Open minded with drive to succeed, achieve results with the team and ready to learn new techniques. Objective: Seeking a challenging and professionally rewarding leadership position in a reputed organization that utilizes solid international expertise of Electro-Mechanical Engineering and/or Projects Management Practices and provides career growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Scientific International Trading Company
01.2021 - Current
- Position’s responsibilities are overseeing all aspects of facilities management and development initiatives
- And ensuring efficient and effective functioning of facilities, as well as driving strategic growth and development projects
- Facilities Management:
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize performance and functionality of facilities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and improvement of all facilities, including equipment, infrastructure, and utilities
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure cleanliness, security, and accessibility of facilities
- Manage contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for facility-related services
- Continuously monitor and evaluate facility operations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices
- Development Management:
- Lead planning, design, and execution of development projects, including renovations, expansions, and new construction
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses to assess viability and potential impact of development initiatives
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure adherence to project goals
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies and local authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals
- Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential project risks
- Team Leadership:
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership to facilities and development management teams
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments and stakeholders
- Set departmental goals, monitor progress, and ensure achievement of key performance indicators
- Encourage innovation and creativity within team, promoting positive and inclusive work environment
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, regulatory authorities, and community members
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and incorporate them into facility management and development strategies
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and board of directors on facility performance, development projects, and future plans.
MEP Project Manager
INMA Utilities Contracting Co
Jeddah
02.2012 - 05.2020
- KingAbulaziz International Airport Development (KAIA) – Load center
- Depth Study of Design & Shop drawings, specifications and provide technical clearance to subordinates such as site engineers / site foremen
- Follow up with consultant for material / subcontractor’s submittal and approval on time in coordination with main contractors/consultants/clients
- Timely submission of clarification if found any variance with drawings and actual site condition
- Produce sufficient data for Variation Orders and timely communicate to client in coordination with General Manager / Contract / Estimation section
- Responsibilities of managing all Managers/Engineers/Sub-contractors and shall cover complete MEP systems
- Governance and oversight of all project activities and assigned work responsibilities to site engineers and foremen
- Responsible for overall plan, design/engineering /coordination and implementation / execution of respective services including control and monitoring of progress
- To comprehensively study relevant international standards / local regulations / standards and practices and adopt same applicable
- To prepare "As-Built Drawings" and O & M Manuals
- Prepare schedule of work / Bill of Material and float enquiries for subcontract works/ Materials /Systems as per contract specifications and drawings
- Carryout necessary follow-ups with vendors / suppliers / sub-contractors for timely execution / delivery of ordered items
- To plan and timely arrange any special unloading / storage requirements, in co ordination with Construction Manager and Project Director
- Ensuring that quality of material and installation of works are in accordance with acceptance criteria, specifications, approved materials and methods of installation approved for project
- Efficient planning and optimum utilization of Material and Manpower
- Ensuring that all information / drawings are issued / conveyed to workforce in proper manner and details produced are in compliance to requirement
- Follow up with subcontractor for delivery of material on time
- Attend all weekly management/consultant/main contractor/client meeting and follow up action assigned on specified dates without any delays.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations
Executive Manager
Majd Jeddah for Construction Est
Jeddah
06.2010 - 01.2012
- MEP, Finishing, Furnishing works for Palace - Riyadh
- MEP works for Palace - Jeddah
- Full construction 2 residential buildings of 4 floor & Doublex floor of each – Jeddah
- Execute project for manufacturing containers for construction’s remnants, operated, fleet management - Jeddah, Handle and manage all the company projects (Construction, Steel Structure, Electro-Mechanical, and services), In charge of every department within the company
- Also:
- Keep a close eye on a company's finances, coming up with new ways to generate income, as they are responsible for the bottom line
- Interview and hire lower-level managers and make sure all employees understand company policy and guidelines, as well as its overall mission
- Act as the face of the organization
- Make sure morale stays high and employees work as a team
- Direct, manage and monitor all the company’s projects development
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve projects goals, and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Project Director
Energya ME Group, Jeddah Cable Co
Jeddah
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Industrial complex including its facilities, support utilities & communities Area.
Projects Director
Energya ME Group
Jeddah
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Directing and managing the operations of all projects in KSA in terms of Construction: infrastructure, sub-structure, super structure, and landscaping, process machines purchasing, installing and commissioning, Central utilities networks and machineries purchasing, installing & commissioning
- Report directly to the President/CEO
- I had completed the first phase of mega Project in Rabigh (Industrial Complex including its Facilities, Support Utilities and Communities Areas) : 265’000 m2 & Multi Millions Saudi Riyal projects which consist of five major plants plus utilities and facilities requirements, following PMBOK standard and five process group
- Developing the project’s charter and coordinate between all the stakeholders of the project, the owner, Machines & Technology suppliers, Utilities suppliers, consultant & Designers (Dar Al Handasah – Lebanon), Contractors
- Oversee budget, ensure financial accountability and cost control
- Manage and coordinate with the overseas and local suppliers (procurements, inspections, installations and commissioning) the machines and equipment
- Review the design and approve which related to the processes in coordination between the Owner and the Consultant
- Promptly advise the Owner of anything the likely effect of which would be either to vary the Project; or to increase the cost of the Project or change its quality or function; or to increase the time taken to complete the Project and provide advice and recommendations in respect thereto
- Advise the Owner on any potential variation to the Consultants’ and or Contractors’ scope of work that may generate time and cost impact and present his assessment
- Recommend to Client for risk allocation
- Manage, administer, co-ordinate, programmed and monitor all activities including the activities of the consultants, contractors, direct procurement suppliers associated with the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, completion, handing over from the Contractor to the Owner via the Consultant
- Establish and maintain specific project procedures for design and construction management
- Coordinate the approval of the documentation prepared by the Consultant in relation to the design of the project
- Lead the Project Management Team in assessing all the administration, technical and financial issues pertaining to the project
- Develop and recommend to the Owner, with the assistance of the other consultants of the Project, strategies for the procurement of equipment, services, materials and the construction of the Project
- The recommendations to the Owner shall include the number and scope of contracts and risk allocation
- Review and agree with the Consultants engaged to the project for the necessary documentation for tendering
- Ensure, in case of contract packages, that key dates and completion dates are compatible with those of the Master Schedule
- Manage and co-ordinate the process of the issuing of Tender Documents strictly in accordance with Owner’s Standard Operating Procedures
- Conduct pre-tender conference with prospective Tenderers
- Manage and coordinate replies to queries raised by Tenderers during the Tender Period and the preparation of Addenda to the Tender Documents in consultation with the Consultants and the Quantity Surveyor
- Assist the Owner in the commercial and technical evaluation of the Tenders
- Attend post tender clarification meetings as required
- Establish with the Consultant a list of long lead items direct procurement strategies to meet the Project Master Program
- Manage and co-ordinate the preparation of contract documents for execution by the Contractors and Owner
- Collection, review and submission to the Client of the required reports prepared by the Project Management team
- Manage and co-ordinate the construction procurement process
- Advise the Owner of circumstances that may or will affect delivery and / or cost and recommend remedial measures
- Manage and co-ordinate the discharge of Contractors’ obligations as defined in the Construction Contracts and all external influences likely to affect Project delivery on a daily basis
- Monitor the discharge of consultants’ duties as defined in the Construction Contracts and the consultancy agreements
- Advise the Owner in the event of failure of consultants to provide the service required by such Contracts and agreements
- Manage and monitor the delivery on time to the Contractor of all the required documents for construction and other purposes and the prompt response to queries raised and requests for information or approval made by the Contractor
- Ensure that all parties are fully informed of all rules, regulations and procedures relating to site safety and that these are complied with by all parties
- Advise the Owner on the technical implications and the effect on the program and/or the approved budget or cost plan where changes in the scope or specifications are under consideration
- Ensure that the Project Management team reviews the Contractor’s as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals.
Director of Plants Engineering and Facilities Management
Jeddah Cable Company, Energya Cables ME Group
Jeddah
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Directed and managed the Plants Engineering and Facilities Management of five main cable manufacturing factories:
- Copper Plant
- Wooden Reel Plant
- Plastic Compounding Plants
- High &Medium Voltage Cable Plant
- Low Voltage Cable Plant
- The key duties and responsibilities of the following activities:
- Managed the plants engineering and improved the efficiency & productivity of the production lines
- Managed expansions, installed new lines, implemented new technology, and modified the handling of materials process following the strategic guidelines from the board
- Managed the mechanical & electrical maintenance activities
- Managed the construction activities, civil & architecture works inside JCC premises, which cover building maintenance or new projects
- Managed the plants utilities & facilities (Chillers, Air Conditioning, Compressed Air, Steam Boilers, Power stations & Generators, Water, Waste Water and Fleet)
- Managed the mechanical and fleet maintenance workshops
- Established and managed the implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental management systems (6Ps)
- Managed the spare parts store and developed software with outside company to Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Managed and improved the physical security and implementing new centralized security systems at all JCC premises (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion, and Addressable fire alarm systems).
Head, Sr. Manager
SyriaTel Mobile Telecom S.A
Damascus
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Transportation & Fleet management
- Health, Safety, Security, & Environment
- Construction Projects.
Head, Senior Manager
SyriaTel Mobile Telecom S.A
Damascus
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Developed and implemented policies, processes, procedures and guidelines for the following Services/Activities: a) Services, b) Transportation and Fleet, c) Health, Safety, Security & Environment
- Participated in the Operations Management Team meetings and contributed in enriching the discussions, plans, programs, actions, etc
- Participated & contributed to other Teams, Regional support and Committees
- Provided support to other Departments / Sections
- Ensured the delivery of professional, convenient & cost effective services to the customers
- Managed the Admin Department Staff including their performance, Career Development, progression, etc
- And provided challenging, motivating and enjoying working environment and time
- Managed the relevant Third Party Services Contracts
- Liaised& coordinated with other Departments / Units on common issues
- Streamlined communication with all concerned parties
- Ensured that SyriaTel Employees, and Suppliers are working under best available Health, Safety, Security and Environment conditions
- Ensured that SyriaTel Assets, Properties and Documentations are secured and are environmental friendly
- Improved the efficiency of the department.
Project Coordinator
Nestle Ltd
Vevey
09.2002 - 06.2004
- New Infant Formula Plant in
Project Coordinator
Nestec Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2004
- New Infant Formula at In Iran) 140’000 m2, 65 Million US$
- Vevey, Establish the concept of that project including the original estimation budget, the capacity, planning of execution
- Coordinate with specialists to design the whole project: Electro-Mechanical works, Raw materials receiving stations Wet & Dry Process, filling lines and the utilities
- Develop the flow sheets and layouts of the project and utilities
- Prepare the P&ID, process description, and functional description for the automation
- Manage the dismantling, packing and shipping some second hand equipments from ex-Nestle factory in Europe to be re-installed at Iran
- Define the technical specification for the required new equipments
- Study and negotiate the suppliers’ offers
- Execute spot trail and inspection of the ordered equipments
- Survey of the local suppliers at Iran to check the quality, the capability and the prices of the raw and packaging materials
- Conducting some establishment at Iran which has a potential to construct the mechanical, electrical and civil works in the project
- Manage and control the Capital Investment Budget
- Establishing project risk analysis and set the contingency and recovery plans.
Engineering Manager
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Maintenance, Environment & Safety, Mechanical and Electrical workshop, General Services & Utilities, Waste water plant, Technical store, technical drawings, gardening, and house keeping
- Direct Responsibilities: M&R budget and cost control, Capital investment budget control, Information Technology budget.
Engineering Manager
Nestle Syria Ltd
Damascus
05.1995 - 08.2002
- MP Construction Phase of the plant
- Maintenance
- Support Services & Utilities
- Environment & Safety.
Project Engineer
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Execution Studies, Supervising the mechanical works, mechanical net works (Sanitation, Heating, Chilled water, Cooling tower, Steam, Condensate, Compressed air, Fuel and Fire fighting pipes, Air conditioning ducts).
Owner
My Own Engineering Office
Damascus
01.1989 - 04.1995
- MEP Contracting
- Design & Manufacturing
- Consulting.
Chief of QA/QC
Damascus, MP Construction, Plastic Industries.
•Die Casting Industries
01.1989 - 04.1995
- At my own office
- Damascus-, :
- Designing and execution Plastic Injection Molding and Metal Casting Mould
- Co-Operate with Syrian branch of SGS Redwook (Swiss Company) for Calibrate the big fuel tanks, and I made a computer program to calculate the results
- Studding, executing and Supervising general services and utilities projects
- Programming computer for Technological Engineering subjects, that I had put till now rather twenty-five small programs
- Supervising Central Heating - Air Conditioning - Steam - Air compressed - Nitrogen - DM water - DI
- Water networks and installs the machines at Pharmaceutical Factory.
Damascus
01.1988 - 12.1988
- Supervising the execution of Central Heating and Air Conditioning, Sanitary, Steam, Child water, Firing fighting Net works and Metal Works (steel structures) of Furat Cham Hotel in Dir Al Zore with Tourist Construction Company
Country Service
MP Construction of Furat Al Cham Hotel
07.1983 - 12.1987
- Scientific Study& Research Center, in Scientific Study & Research center
- Damascus-Syria:
- Supervising the installation, the study and the execution of Central Heating and Air Conditioning; and Sanitary net works at the beginning of establishing the branch
- Chief quality control of injection molding of plastic and Metal Casting factories
- Chief quality control of designing and executing Metal Moulds and Dies (Punching, Forming, Plastic and Casting).| 13
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) - Power
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering University
Damascus - Syria 09.1978 - 04.1983
Skills
MS office Package
Accomplishments
- Various Professional Courses & Exposures in the period from 1983-Present
- Transition Training Course on ISO 9001:2000 - SGS-Saudi Arabia (IRCA_London)
- Basic Technology & Management Course - Nestle Group _ Switzerland
- Finance for Non Finance people Course - Nestle Group _ Switzerland
- PLC Workshop - Schneider Group _ Switzerland
- Over View – Factory 6 October - Nestlé Egypt _ Egypt
- Exposure - Moga _ Nestle India
- Factory Engineering Collage - New Delhi _ Nestle India
- Factory Engineering Workshop - Cairo _ Nestle Egypt
- Dairy Technology Course - Nestle Group _ Switzerland
- Projects & Contracting Management - Nestle Group _ Switzerland
- Quality Internal Audit - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Team Approach to Management By Objectives - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Goal Setting Technique - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Data Analysis - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Inventory Accounting - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Professional Forecasting - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Communication Skills for Managers - SyriaTel _ Syria
- Emotional Intelligence - SyriaTel _Syria
- Leadership & High Performance Management Teams Workshop “Building Sustainable Growth - SyriaTel _Syria
- ISO 19011:2002 QMS Internal Auditing - Management Integrated Consultant – Lebanon
- Wire 2006 and 2008 Exhibition - Dussoldorf – Germany
- Empowering People for Maximum Achievement - Organization Renewal Inc (ORI) _ Malaysia
- Defining Preferred Future (Cultural Audit - Organization Renewal Inc (ORI) _ Malaysia
Affiliations
Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Project Management Software
Project Contracts (FIDIC)
Member Ship:
Member of engineering Association – Syria – Damascus
Member of Saudi Council of Engineers – Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Member of United Engineers Network
Additional Information
- Member of engineering Association – Syria – Damascus
- Member of Saudi Council of Engineers – Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Member of United Engineers Network
Timeline
Managing Director
Scientific International Trading Company
01.2021 - Current
MEP Project Manager
INMA Utilities Contracting Co
02.2012 - 05.2020
Executive Manager
Majd Jeddah for Construction Est
06.2010 - 01.2012
Project Director
Energya ME Group, Jeddah Cable Co
07.2007 - 05.2010
Projects Director
Energya ME Group
07.2007 - 05.2010
Director of Plants Engineering and Facilities Management
Jeddah Cable Company, Energya Cables ME Group
04.2006 - 06.2007
Head, Sr. Manager
SyriaTel Mobile Telecom S.A
07.2004 - 03.2006
Head, Senior Manager
SyriaTel Mobile Telecom S.A
07.2004 - 03.2006
Project Coordinator
Nestle Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2004
Project Coordinator
Nestec Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2004
Engineering Manager
09.1999 - 08.2002
Engineering Manager
Nestle Syria Ltd
05.1995 - 08.2002
Project Engineer
01.1995 - 01.1996
Owner
My Own Engineering Office
01.1989 - 04.1995
Chief of QA/QC
Damascus, MP Construction, Plastic Industries.
•Die Casting Industries
01.1989 - 04.1995
Damascus
01.1988 - 12.1988
Country Service
MP Construction of Furat Al Cham Hotel
07.1983 - 12.1987
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) - Power
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering University
09.1978 - 04.1983