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Project Manager Engineer

Location:
Springfield, VA
Posted:
January 26, 2015

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Joseph Mourad

**** **** **. ***********, ** *****

Cell: 703-***-****

Email: acn0w1@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Results oriented, hands on construction professional with over 35 years of experience in all facets of the

building and construction industry, to include commercial, residential, hard / soft landscaping, new construction

and renovation.

Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi million dollar projects, from initial planning to

certification of occupancy.

Experience Rabya Qatar / Citiscape L.L.C. – Abu Dhabi, UAE 2013 – present

Technical / Design Manager

Consult on design and drafting during tender preparation for method optimizing in order to reach cost

efficiency.

Manage the process of finalizing project cost estimates in terms of the required materials as per bill of

quantities (BOQ), amount of work, material / equipment and manpower requirements during the

tendering phase; this includes all systems, products and services to client specifications and

requirements.

Liaise with the procurement department to receive updated supply prices from approved vendors in

order to accurately estimate costs.

Finalize estimation of all direct and indirect costs and consolidate tender documents in consultation

with the finance function for the review of the managing director.

Oversee the process of setting design standards and criteria to be adopted in all landscaping,

hardscaping and irrigation design.

Maintain client relationships and coordinate design submission / approval on Citiscape projects, both

on a corporate and branch levels.

Prepare and generate monthly progress reports highlighting tender wins / losses (indicating reasons)

for review and verification of management.

Rabya Qatar / Citiscape L.L.C. – Abu Dhabi, UAE 2010 – 2013

Deputy Project Manager

Manage projects and coordinate with the planning engineer for the overall planning (work program,

work schedule, histograms, material delivery schedule etc.) of the project activities. Define the scope

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and implement project plans in accordance with the clients’ needs during project start up, execution

and completion stages.

Implement the project plan and outcomes for selected project(s) as approved by senior management

to ensure that the project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe.

Define and manage overall project risk identification and control processes and quality assurance

aspects of the project to ensure successful project delivery.

Provide orientation to the site staff to clearly identify purpose and background for the project,

including specific roles and responsibilities to be undertaken by each project member.

Consult and negotiate with clients and consultants on issues / concerns that might arise during the

execution phase. Liaise on all contractual matters related to the project with the sr. project manager/

branch manager (as applicable) and ensures that the company’s rights and entitlements are

safeguarded at all times.

Direct and review the preparation of shop drawings, as built drawings, material submittals and

monthly payment certificates for submission to the client / consultant during the project for approval.

Ensure that the method statements and procedures are submitted on time to the consultants and are

implemented as per their approval.

Review BOQ prepared by quantity surveyors to ensure compliance with the client’s specifications /

requirements.

Review cost variations prepared by the quantity surveyor and the planning engineer in coordination

with the sr. project manager / branch manager for discussion and approval by the client / consultant.

Verify and review recovery plans prepared by the planning engineer, communicate the plans and take

necessary actions with the client.

Plan and direct all site activities related to the installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair

facilities.

Attend to all technical progress meeting with consultant / client and implement any corrective actions.

Monitor project progress on site for the development of project status report for branch / sr. project

managers for their review and onward submission to corporate office.

Manage all site work and ensure that it is executed in accordance with the contract approved

specifications, drawing, plan and method statement / procedures submitted to the consultant.

Liaise with all concerned support functions on project related issues and follow up on specific project

requirements such as manpower, urgent materials, supplies and finance – to ensure smooth

operations.

Coordinate with the operations audit team for project auditing in term of planning, execution and

compliance with approved quality and standards. Implement corrective measures identified during

audit.

Manage quality control and safety matters on the project site in coordination with QA/QC and HSE

engineers, ensuring that all rules and regulations are fully adhered to.

Evaluate the performance of the project staff in coordination with their direct supervisors and provide

feedback to branch support function (HR) for completion of appraisal forms and onward submission to

corporate office.

Citiscape L.L.C. – Abu Dhabi, UAE 2008 – 2010

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Construction Manager

Responsible for monitoring various worksites.

Coordinate with the Planning Engineer for the overall planning (work program, work schedule,

histograms, materials delivery schedule etc.) of the project activities; define the scope and implement

project plans in accordance with the client’s needs during project start up, execution and completion

stage.

Assist and provide day to day administrative support on all projects to achieve high performance,

customer service oriented work environments that support achieving the company’s mission, strategic

plan, objective and values.

Ensure project execution and timely delivery as per agreed timelines.

Ensure that invoices are raised for the work completed on a timely basis for the approval by

consultants and subsequent payment by the client.

Provide regular and updated project status reports to corporate office for effective project monitoring

and control. The reports typically include variance analysis on percentage completed, actual cost

versus budgeted cost and actual cash flow versus planned.

Evergreen Construction, L.L.C. – Washington, DC 2000 – 2008

Project Manager

General Contractor, Projects include:

Four Points Hotel renovation,

Sheraton Hotel renovation,

Gainesville shopping center construction,

Panda Express restaurant construction, Merrifield,

Gold's Gym, 2 locations,

Vet Clinic,

Dental Clinics, 2 locations,

Bank, DMV and Police Station,

Various shopping center tenant fit out and renovation,

Residential projects, including kitchen and bath renovation for Lowes and Home Depot.

SKAD Technologies – Lebanon 1996 – 2000

General Manager

Marble and Limestone factory

PPP Co. / C&C Co – Nigeria 1989 – 1996

Project Manager

Projects include: Abuja Sheraton hotel, Katsina Central Market and Kano V.I.P. Palace

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Skills Interpreting blueprints to ascertain and advise on potential design problems.

Estimating costs and quantities of materials needed as well as value engineering and coordinating the supply

of labor and materials.

Studying contract documents, negotiating with clients and subcontractors, overseeing subcontractors’ payment

through valuation of completed work.

Planning construction methods and procedures taking into account building regulations, standards and by laws

(U.S.A., Dubai, Qatar).

Supervising construction sites, directing site managers and managing subcontractors to ensure adherence to

standards, quality, cost schedules, and safety best practices.

Consulting and building positive rapports with architects, engineers and other technical workers to ensure

design intentions are met.

Providing regular, up to date project reports to clients for effective project monitoring and control. The reports

typically include variance analysis on the project’s percent completion, actual versus budgeted cost, and actual

versus planned cash flow.

Fluent in English, French and Arabic.

6404 Kroy Dr. Springfield, VA 22150

Cell: 703-***-**** Email: acn0w1@r.postjobfree.com

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