Trevor O Faolain

Full responsibility for all aspects of Multiple M&E Projects throughout EMEA. Combined total value of 123 Million Euro, locations include Frankfurt, Stockholm, London, Copenhagen and Dublin.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning:Develop and align operational strategies with organizational goals.
  Monitor market trends and competition to inform strategic decisions.
• Resource Management:Allocate resources effectively to optimize operational efficiency.
  Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints while maximizing resource utilization.
• Team Leadership:Recruit, train, and supervise operations staff to foster positive work environment.
  Set clear goals and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Process Improvement:Identify and implement improvements in operational processes.
  Monitor performance metrics to measure progress and efficiency.
• Risk Management:Identify and mitigate operational risks.
  Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  Address concerns and conflicts as they arise.
• Performance Monitoring:Monitor performance against targets and benchmarks.
  Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  Implement best practices and learn from past experiences.
• Communication:Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  Provide regular updates on operational performance and initiatives.
• Project Management:Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of M&E projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client requirements.
• Quality Assurance:Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for M&E activities. Conduct reviews and audits to verify accuracy and reliability of outputs.
• Methodological Expertise:Provide guidance on M&E methodologies and tools.
  Advise project teams on appropriate evaluation methods.
• Client Relationship Management:Serve as primary point of contact for regional clients.
  Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Training and Capacity Building:Develop training programs for M&E staff. Provide mentorship and coaching to enhance skills.
• Technology Integration:Evaluate and implement technology solutions to streamline processes. Ensure staff are trained on relevant technology tools. Sectoral Expertise:Develop specialized knowledge in relevant sectors. Stay abreast of sectoral trends and issues.
• Compliance and Ethics:Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
  Implement safeguards to protect data privacy and confidentiality.
• Budget Oversight:Develop project budgets and monitor expenditures. Generate financial reports and analyze financial data.
• Financial Reporting:Provide accurate and timely financial updates to stakeholders.
  Analyze financial trends and variances.
• Forecasting and Planning:Conduct financial forecasting and planning.
  Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contract Management:Review and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors.
  Monitor contract performance and address financial issues.
• Cash Flow Management:Manage project cash flow and optimize liquidity. Anticipate and mitigate cash flow challenges.
• Financial Compliance:Ensure compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements.
  Implement internal controls and procedures.
• Cost Analysis and Cost Control:Conduct cost-benefit analysis and implement cost control measures.
  Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation, driving operational excellence.

MICIM were contracted by STACK EMEA in a PM Role to deliver GEN02A with a project value of 140M Swiss Francs. SH2 will be one of Switzerland’s largest state-of-the-art, carrier-neutral co-location facilities. Served by 100% renewable power and protected under robust Swiss data privacy laws, GEN02A will have the flexibility to both rapidly deploy its 30MW of capacity and provide rack-ready data halls. Free cooling and chilled water in redundant configuration drive infrastructure efficiencies across operations. The facility will support high-density deployments in excess of 25kW per cabinet up to 40kW so hyperscalers and large enterprises can easily scale according to customer demand for increased data storage and processing.

Key Responsibilites:

• Production and management of the project PEP
• Produce monthly client reports covering all projects to the client’s agreed standards.
• Record and maintaining meeting minutes and action registers.
• Manage separate risk and issues registers and distribute as required.
• Manage off-site factory visits and witnessing as required
• Ensure witnessing of installations is undertaken as required
• Ensure regular site inspections are undertaken
• Identify and track all project related risk
• Monitoring and reporting on cost.
• Facilitating the procurement of both design team and contractor and providing information to assist in the production of bid placement reports and contract placement.
• Monitoring the comments made during the design development process between the contractor and their design team.
• Monitoring the Project Risks, and contingency provision and draw down thereof as set out in the Risk Plan.
• Ensuring that the flow of information is fast and effective and in the most appropriate format so as to aid the development of good project records.
• Liaising with the Client, consultants and the contractor.
• Endeavouring to ensure that the design details are accepted by the client’s team and within the prescribed time scales.
• Acting as a focal point for Project Team communication, acting as a ‘filter’ to the Client, ensuring efficient use of his time.
• Manage the Change Control (CCF) system.
• Ensure CAI’s are released in a timely fashion and contain sufficient information to enable the contractor to build.
• Manage the coordination of Health & Safety issues

22MW Data Centre

K2 Dublin

Contrated by K2 in a Project Mangement, Construction Management role to complete and deliver phases 2 and 3 of a €106m, 22MW facility. Fully ressponsible for the programme, substantiation of the trade contractor costs, quality and commissioning of the project for sign off by the independent commissioning agents. The building houses three 4MW Data Halls, and three 2MW halls. Each cabinet was supplied with an A&B power supply from independent A&B bus-bars which in turn received and A&B supply from independent UPS systems. The IT UPS systems were in an N+1 plus N+1 configuration supported by N+1 MV Generators. The Data Centre cooling systems were designed on direct air, using free cooling air with refrigerant back up for peak loads in an N+1 configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
• Delivered project on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
• Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
• Managed scopes and deadlines using different project management methods.
• Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
• Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering the K2 Project.
• Recognised for top performance in Leadership and Management, resulting in being promoted to Project Lead.

Managing Director, SITRE PMC

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the successful delivery of high-profile projects, such as the mixed-use facilities within the 5-star Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital.
• Design Oversight: Ensure high standards by reviewing consultant and contractor designs, offering constructive feedback, and guaranteeing compliance with project specifications.
• Procurement Management: Oversee the procurement process, including the preparation of briefs and bid documentation, pre-qualification of consultants and contractors, and managing the bid and appointment process.
• Project Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project and MEP schedules in collaboration with teams, ensuring meticulous review of contractor submissions to align with project goals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and utility providers to maintain smooth communication and project momentum.
• Quality Assurance: Evaluate pre-construction documentation including shop drawings, material/equipment submittals, and method statements to uphold quality standards.
• Project Monitoring: Oversee construction progress closely, ensuring adherence to timelines and performing quality control audits to guarantee project integrity.
• Commissioning Supervision: Lead testing and commissioning activities, maintaining close liaison with independent commissioning authorities to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Project Closure: Develop and execute robust project MEP close-out strategies, ensuring thorough review of final documentation including record drawings and O&M manuals.
• Commercial Support: Assist the commercial team with valuation of works, manage change control processes, and address claims effectively to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Reporting and Communication: Compile and present comprehensive project reports to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and informed decision-making.
• Executive Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting project status and milestones to the Project Director and MEP Director.
• Business Development: Play a pivotal role in the bidding process and facilitate securing new projects to drive business expansion and growth.

Saudi Aramco Khurais Oil Fields in Saudi Arabia, I was fully accountable for the day-to-day construction and provision of services required for new oil producers and seawater injection wells. Project Value 1.7Billion US Dollars

Key Responsibilities:

• Led construction works on-site, providing CM advice and leadership throughout the construction phase.
• Ensured construction works were adequately planned, controlled, and executed to achieve safe and successful project delivery.
• Coordinated various contractors to ensure efficient and safe work execution in line with strategic Construction Management plans.
• Managed contractors by setting priorities, providing ongoing feedback, and ensuring contractual and legal obligations were met.
• Participated in meetings between CM/engineering teams and contractors, assisting in cost estimation and scope definition.
• Ensured all works on-site were safely and efficiently planned, supervised, and executed, meeting contractual requirements.
• Monitored project budgets and managed changes and variations to minimize cost increases.
• Implemented safety and environmental planning measures to prevent accidents and incidents.
• Conducted daily site visits, identified areas of unsatisfactory performance, and ensured corrective actions were taken.
• Managed project risks, including those presented by contractors and consultants or related to material quality and procurement.
• Led and provided guidance to reporting Kentz employees on-site.
• Coordinated with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure adequate resources and workforce planning aligned with construction phases.
• Proactively estimated and forecasted required resources to avoid manpower shortages.
• Followed functional policies, processes, and procedures to ensure work was carried out consistently.
• Contributed to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices in alignment with international best practices.

Aluminum Smelter

Ras Al Khair Saudi Arabia.

Working directly as a Construction Manager for the main contractor to provide power HVAC, Instrumentation, Network and process automation across the new 1 billion dollar Aluminum Smelter in Ras Al Khair Saudi Arabia.

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  Promoted from Electrical Superintendant to Construction Manager
  

Various Projects to include

• Wyeth Medical, Grange Castle Dublin
• Intel Cell Bridge Co Kildare
• Sports Injury Hospital Santry Dublin
• Ringsend Water Treatment Plant Dublin
• Multiple Hotels and Water Treatment Plants