Shaji Chellasami
Assistant Project Manager – ELV Systems & Smart Infrastructure
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Results-driven Assistant Project Manager with 10+ years of progressive experience delivering ELV systems, smart city infrastructure, and Master System Integration (MSI) projects across Qatar, UAE, and India. Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end project lifecycles from design coordination through testing, commissioning, and client handover on landmark commercial and mixed-use developments. Adept at managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders while maintaining QA/QC standards and budget control.
Seeking senior project management or ELV engineering leadership roles in GCC or international markets.
Experience
Assistant Project Manager – ELV at Babbler Group (2025-01 – Present)
- Lead full project lifecycle for ELV installations from initiation through client handover, managing cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, work allocation matrices, and procurement timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
- Oversee ELV system integration quality, coordinating Fire Alarm, CCTV, ACS, PAVA, structured cabling, and BMS disciplines on-site.
- Manage client variations, change orders, and approval workflows; track additional work claims and support billing verification.
- Produce regular progress reports and represent the project team in client and consultant review meetings.
- Monitor project costs, control material wastage and labour spend, and enforce compliance with QA/QC and HSE standards.
Senior ELV Project Engineer at Building Infrastructure Contracting (2021-05 – 2024-11)
- Managed end-to-end ELV project execution for large-scale smart infrastructure developments in Qatar, overseeing multi-disciplinary installation and integration.
- Coordinated systems integration, testing, and commissioning (T&C) activities across Fire Alarm, ACS, CCTV, PAVA, and BMS disciplines.
- Prepared and reviewed technical submittals, RFIs, method statements, and IFC shop drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications and codes.
- Supervised subcontractors across multiple work fronts, enforcing QA/QC standards and HSE compliance on active construction sites.
- Liaised with consultants, clients, and third-party system integrators to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.
Senior ELV Project Engineer at Arabtec Construction Co. W.L.L (2017-10 – 2021-04)
Project: Msheireb Downtown Doha | Client: Msheireb Properties
- Managed ELV design coordination and system execution across a landmark 76-hectare mixed-use smart city development in Doha.
- Coordinated with third-party MSI integrators to ensure seamless delivery of integrated building systems across all 100+ buildings.
- Managed fit-out ELV works, liaising with all stakeholders including main contractor, sub-contractors, consultants, and the client.
- Reviewed IFC drawings and technical specifications; prepared submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and method statements for all ELV disciplines.
- Supported T&C activities and managed final handover documentation to client standards.
ELV Engineer at NG Global FZ LLC (2012-11 – 2017-04)
Key Projects: Ministry of Interior – Qatar | Msheireb Downtown Doha (Phase 1C & 2) | Burj Khalifa – Dubai (BMS T&C)
- Executed full ELV system installation, testing, and commissioning support across major commercial and government projects in UAE and Qatar.
- Coordinated with system integrators and subcontractors; managed site supervision, quality checks, and technical troubleshooting.
- Participated in Burj Khalifa BMS testing & commissioning, gaining hands-on experience with complex integrated building management systems.
Technical Support Engineer at Infinova Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd (2009-08 – 2012-10)
- Supervised installation and commissioning of Home Automation Systems for residential and commercial clients across India.
- Provided technical and commercial support for Landis+Gyr BTU meters and HC BARCOL-AIR VAV systems.
IBMS Building Maintenance Operator at Campus Group (2007-05 – 2009-07)
- Monitored and maintained BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and PAVA systems across large campus facilities.
- Carried out routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure system uptime and operational reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2014 – 2018)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2004 – 2007)
