Armando Garcia deLeon

Coordination with consultants and main contractors and involve in design / review / implementation of all ELV functions and discipline required for the project. Conducting reviews of design and installations of ELV related systems are in compliance with drawings, required specifications and standards. Responsible for the site work detail design, implementation and documentation in order to achieve the project target completion date. Carrying out design reviews at appropriate intervals during the design process. Carrying out detailed design coordination with other disciplines. Responding to site RFIs, conducting reviews of specialist suppliers or contractor prepared designs, and attending site meetings to resolve construction issues. Responsible for the design works and documentation in order to achieve the project target completion date. Attending design and client meetings regularly and liaising with others for details of works and coordination of requirements among various parties. In depth knowledge of local electrical ELV regulations and standards, international design standards and codes of practice.

Serve as an expert technical authority on Fire Alarm System engineering design issues. Handle responsibilities of providing expert advice and perform highly advanced complex reviews of plans and specifications for Fire Alarm System analysis. Responsible for ensuring that all new construction, renovation and improvements meet the provisions of Fire Alarm System code. Play the role of a technical consultant in implementing Fire Alarm System methods and ensure that the Fire Alarm System concepts and practice are incorporated into the design, construction and renovation of buildings. Handle the tasks of evaluating existing standard codes and guidelines to ensure compliance with standard code. Execute responsibilities of standard code interpretation and application, fire and life safety code analysis, NFPA, BS, Qatar Civil Defense and MOI.

Handle responsibilities of technical design of the modern principles and techniques of Extra Low Voltage system and Fire Protection system design works. Knowledgeable in application of electrical, fire and building codes, practices, and policies. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of Extra Low Voltage system and Fire Protection system engineering. Excellent designing skills and has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Able to do design, calculation and drafting drawings for any system design as per the applicable codes and standards based on the NFPA, BS and AHJ. Responsible for developing conceptual design and preliminaries for the clients and AHJ requirements and specifications either DEWA, ADWEA, FEWA, TRANSCO & UAE Civil Defense.

Handle responsibilities of technical design and estimating the costs of production as well as defining the profitability objectives. Responsible for preparing, presenting and explaining the design and cost estimations to sales managers. Perform the tasks of retrieving purchasing and logistics input data and integrate the data into the cost estimation program. Gather information's on assumptions for all production processes from the manufacturing engineering department. Responsible for updating cost estimation results to the project controller to assure integration of the results into the Business Plan. Perform the tasks of preparing compliance statement for the project specification. Able to do design, calculation and drafting drawings for any system design as per the applicable codes and standards based on the NFPA and BS. Responsible for developing conceptual design and preliminaries for the clients and AHJ requirements and specifications either KAHRAMAA, QP & Qatar Civil Defense.

Served on internal and external project team in the areas of concept drawing, schedule adherence, project budget management and activities coordination. Provided supervision and training for drafts persons. Troubleshoot project line and field problems for electrical and mechanical systems. Inspection and Surveillance of prospective site according to standards requirements. Coordination and Estimation of requirements and materials for prospective client or projects for all Low Voltage. Implementation of projects for installation of all Low Voltage System. Supervision and Coordination of all on-going projects for Installation and Preventive Maintenance.

Delivering Life Safety and Security Systems Design and suggesting solution to complex cross-discipline problems. Preparing life safety and security systems drawings using CAD/BIM software. Preparing BIM models of LSS design installation. Checking and supporting life safety and security systems calculations in dedicated software. Supporting life safety and security team members on BIM specific processes and procedures. Setting custom standards for team communication and collaboration for a specific project. Maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge of applicable building regulations and design standards.