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
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efficiency.
Manage the process of finalizing project cost estimates in terms of the required materials as per bill of
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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
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order to accurately estimate costs.
Finalize estimation of all direct and indirect costs and consolidate tender documents in consultation
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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,
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hardscaping and irrigation design.
Maintain client relationships and coordinate design submission / approval on Citiscape projects, both
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on a corporate and branch levels.
Prepare and generate monthly progress reports highlighting tender wins / losses (indicating reasons)
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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,
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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
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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
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aspects of the project to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide orientation to the site staff to clearly identify purpose and background for the project,
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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
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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
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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
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implemented as per their approval.
Review BOQ prepared by quantity surveyors to ensure compliance with the client’s specifications /
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requirements.
Review cost variations prepared by the quantity surveyor and the planning engineer in coordination
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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
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necessary actions with the client.
Plan and direct all site activities related to the installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair
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facilities.
Attend to all technical progress meeting with consultant / client and implement any corrective actions.
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Monitor project progress on site for the development of project status report for branch / sr. project
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Coordinate with the Planning Engineer for the overall planning (work program, work schedule,
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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,
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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.
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Ensure that invoices are raised for the work completed on a timely basis for the approval by
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consultants and subsequent payment by the client.
Provide regular and updated project status reports to corporate office for effective project monitoring
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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:
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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
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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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