Project Manager
Resume:
RAOF SHAMS
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REGISTRATIONS Nationality American
Position Project Manager/ Quality Manager
General Contractor, Florida
Specialization Project Management/Construction Management/QA/QC
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
BS in Construction 31 years of engineering and construction experience, including 14 years on
Management, Miami Florida various engineering/construction/inspection projects, and 17 years of
general supervision on construction of mega infrastructure projects.
Extensive experienced in construction management and techniques.
MEMBERSHIP
Experience in PPP, design build, finance, construction management at
AFFILIATION
risk, construction engineering and inspection, safety, QA/QC program
according to ISO 9001, project management plan, monthly progress
American Society of Civil
reports, and final estimates preparation, calculate and estimate of
Engineers (ASCE)
construction costs and monthly estimates, work closely with client
representatives on all phases of construction as both Contractor and
Engineers without Borders
Consultant from Planning, Constructability, Scheduling, Execution and
(EWB)
Inspection to Final acceptance. Projects include; mega rail system, pre-
cast, cast-in-place, incremental launching, balanced cantilever method with
American Concrete Institute
travelers high level segmental bridges, conventional bridges, bascule
(ACI)
bridges, roadway and asphalt inspection, buildings residential and
commercial projects, and interstate highway system with toll and bridges.
Project Management
Institute (PMI)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
American Society for Quality
I 595 Express
(ASQ)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
July 2009-Present
CERTIFICATIONS
Project: I-595 Corridor Improvements (D/B/F/O/M) $1,814,000,000.00
Client: FDOT
LRQA, ISO 9000:2000
Project Role: Quality & Safety Manager ( Design, Construction, Operation
Quality Management Lead
& Maintenance)
Auditor
Public Private Partnership (P3) agreement with a consortium created by
ACS Infrastructure Development, serve as the Concessionaire to design,
BSI, ISO 9000:2000 Quality
build, finance, operate and maintenance (D/B/F/O/M) the I-595 Corridor
Management Internal Auditor
Improvements project through the 35-year agreement term. The limits of
the project extend from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway interchange to the
UF/CTQP,
I-595/I-95 interchange in central Broward County, Florida, for a total project
Construction Academy
length of approximately 10.5 miles. The project consists of the
(Project Engineer School)
reconstruction, addition of auxiliary lanes and resurfacing of the I-595
mainline (including associated improvements to adjacent cross-roads,
UF/CTQP, Quality Control
frontage roads and ramps), and a new reversible express lanes system in
Manager
the I-595 median. Highlights of the major improvement components
include: reversible tools, widening / reconstruction of the Florida’s Turnpike
Primavera,
mainline from Griffin Road to Peters Road (2.7 miles), addition of auxiliary
Contract Administration
lanes on the eastbound and westbound I-595 and SR 84 roadways,
Continuous connection of the SR 84 frontage road between Davie Road
ATSSA, Work site Traffic
and SR 7, grade separated (braided) entrance and exit ramps, Combined
Supervisors
ramps and cross-road bypasses, construction of the New River Greenways.
Act as owner representative, reporting directly to CEO. Responsible for
UF/TTC, Environmental
supervision of Design, Construction, Safety, Operation & Maintenance,
Impacts of Highway
monitoring of safety and quality site procedures and testing laboratory
Construction
procedures and activities. Generate and approved project Quality Manual,
Safety Manual, Design Quality Plan, Construction Quality Plan, Operation &
Maintenance plan and procedures, support and advice Project CEO and
UF/TTC, Erosion
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Control/Storm water managers. Direct and managed material approvals processing in
Management coordination with testing laboratory. Direct and supervision of CEI Resident
Engineer, Design and Construction Quality Managers, supervised periodic
UF/CTQP, Asphalt Paving audits to verify program and project specific quality plan implementation is
Inspection Levels I & II effective and remains in compliance with approved procedures.
Recommend and advised non-compliance report when necessary to the
project CEO and managers. Monitor quality, material handling procedures,
UF/CTQP, Earthwork audit the project and ensure project is in compliance with project
specifications and OSHA, ISO 9001, AASHTO, ACI, ASTM, ANSI
Inspection Levels I & II
standards. Provide guidance and suggestions for job specific quality, risk
and safety plans development. Ensure that testing requirement frequencies
UF/CTQP, Final Estimates are satisfied. Lead surveillance and schedule audits.
Level II
Parsons-Odebrecht JV
UF/FEES, Building/Structural Miami, Florida USA
Transition Overview January 2009 - July2009
Project: MIA (Miami Airport) Mover APM System, Design Build
OSHA, 29 CFR 1926 ($ 256,000,000.00)
Construction Standards Client: MDAD
Project Role: Project Manager (Design, Construction &Operation)
UF/CTQP, Pile Driving Design Build people mover project connect the Miami Intermodal Center
Inspection (MIC) to the Miami International Airport Main Terminal, shuttling travelers
and airport workers to/from parking, rental car facilities, regional
UF/CTQP, Drilled Shaft transportation services and the Main Terminal. This project covers the
Inspection design, construction and commissioning of the MIA Mover APM System.
Responsible for supervision of Design, Construction and Operating system,
TROXLER, Radiation Safety monitoring of quality site procedures and testing laboratory procedures and
Officer activities. Generate and approved project Quality Manual, Design Quality
Plan, Construction Quality Plan, Operating Systems Quality plan and
FCPA, Structural Masonry procedures, support and advice Project Executive on quality matters.
Inspection Managed material approvals processing in coordination with testing
laboratory. Conduct periodic audits of both QA/QC to verify project specific
ACI, Troubleshooting quality plan implementation is effective and remains in compliance with
Concrete Construction approved procedures. Recommend and advised non-compliance report
when necessary to the project executive and managers. Monitor Quality,
ACI, Transportation material handling procedures, audit the project and ensure project is in
Inspector compliance with project specifications and ISO 9001, AASHTO, ACI,
ASTM, ANSI standards. Provide guidance and suggestions for job specific
IMSA, Work zone Safety quality plan development. Ensure that testing requirement frequencies are
Specialist satisfied. Lead surveillance and schedule audits.
CMC&A, Advanced Work Parsons
zone Traffic Dubai, UAE
2007 - 2009
FDOT, Preparation of Final Project: Dubai Metro Project (Design Build) ($ 5,000,000,000.00)
Estimates Client: RTA
Project Role: Project Manager (Quality & Safety)
Project consists of design and construction of both civil and rail system of
75.9 km of elevated pre-cast segment elements using Lunching Girder
method on Drilled Shaft foundation. The project introduces the use of TBM
(9.95 m diameter) for the tunneling of 11.6 km connecting under ground
stations with pre-cast segment tunnel lining serve as the tunnel walls.
Underground stations constructed using “top down” method which entails
the construction of diaphragm walls. Project included total of 47 elevated
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and underground stations.
Responsible for supervision and monitoring of quality and safety site
procedures and testing laboratory procedures and activities. Review and
approval of contractors CQC plan and procedures, support and advice
project managers on quality and safety matters. Managed material
approvals processing in coordination with testing laboratory. Conduct
periodic audits of both QA/QC and Safety to verify project specific quality
plan implementation is effective and remains in compliance with approved
procedures. Recommend and advised non-compliance report when
necessary to the project managers. Monitor Quality, HSEP and safe
material handling procedures, audit the project safety plan and ensure
project is in compliance with project specifications and ISO 9001, AASHTO,
ACI, ASTM, ANSI and BS standards. Provide guidance and suggestions for
job specific quality plan development. Ensure that testing requirement
frequencies are satisfied. Lead surveillance and schedule audits on the
Engineer and Contractors.
Parsons
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2006 – 2007
Project: Saadiyat Island Bridge ($ 250,000,000)
Client: Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC)
Project Role: QA/QC Manager
The Saadiyat bridge project consist of eight structural units and four bridge
types such as; Unit 1: Multi-span continuous, concrete segmental box
girders constructed using the incremental launching method. Unit 2: A five
span, continuous, concrete segmental box girders, incrementally cast-in-
place using the balanced cantilever method with form travelers. Unit 3: A
two-span, continuous, concrete box girders cast-in-place on temporary
reclaimed fill and constructed using traditional scaffolding and formwork.
Unit 4N and 4S: Multi-span, continuous, concrete box girders constructed
span by span cast-in-place on false work. Unit 5: A unit for future rail usage
is a multi-span, continuous, concrete box girders constructed span by span
cast-in-place on false work. Unit 6N and 6S: These ramp units are multi-
span, continuous, concrete box girder bridges constructed span by span
cast-in-place on false work. Responsible for Generating Project
Management Plan, Monitoring QA/QC site procedures and testing
laboratory procedures and activities, Conduct periodic audits to verify that
Job Specific Quality and Safety Plans implementation are effective and
remains in compliance with approved procedure, Supports and advise the
Project Manager in project quality matters.
Jacobs
Sanibel Island, Florida USA
2005 - 2006
Project: Sanibel Island Bridges & Toll Plaza (CM at Risk)
($ 69,000,000)
Client: Lee County
Project Role: Project Administrator/Resident Engineer
The Jacobs Construction Services, Inc. (JCS) was selected by Lee County
for the construction of the Sanibel Bridges and Toll Plaza Reconstruction
Project. Responsible for supervision of construction/inspection and overall
quality control of the replacement of three Sanibel Island bridges.
Responsible for insuring the Project subcontractors are installing the work
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in strict compliance with the engineer’s specifications and drawings. Their
focus is on scope, quality control and inspection and on conformance with
plans and specifications.
Dynamic Consultant Corp.
Miami, Florida USA
2005
Project: SR. 112 (Airport Expressway) Toll Plaza Conversion
(USD 7,000,000)
Client: MDX (Accelerated Toll Project)
Project Role: Project Administrator/Resident Engineer
Responsible for supervision of construction/inspection of the improvements
to high traffic volume SR. 112 Toll Plaza including the installation of two
express lanes, replacement of canopy roof with gantry, including additional
lighting, widening and reconstruction of the approaches, and improvement
of drainage. Specific duties include project documentation control, claims
review, construct ability review, preparation of field changes, QC program,
monthly estimates, supervision and scheduling of inspection team.
PARSONS
Miami, Florida USA
2003 - 2004
Project: Le Jeune Rd, University Drive, Oakland Park FDOT Project,
Flagler, Red Rd, and Tri-Rail Projects. Florida (USD 115,000,000)
Project: Role: Project Manager
Full operational responsibility for construction / inspection from design to
completion and preparation of Quality Control Plans, QC tests data and
overall projects quality in accordance with plans and specifications.
Responsible for generating Project Management Plan, Monitoring QC site
procedures and testing laboratory procedures and activities.
WASHINGTON GROUP International
Morrison Knudsen Corp
1991-2003
Project: Tri-Rail New River Bridge (Design Built) Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
(USD 68,000,000)
Client: SFRTA-Tri-Rail (Design Built)
Project Role: Quality Manager – 2003 - 2004
Project consists of super structure with 38 concrete girders spans and steel
girder main span. Substructure consist of 10 feet diameter Drilled Shafts
supporting 8 feet diameter columns with caps. The structures are to provide
a deck to support double tracks for TRI-RAIL commuter traffic. Duties
include preconstruction review of FDOT and Railroad specifications,
preparation of QC plan, monitoring wetlands and erosion control, and
overall inspection of structures.
Project: I-95 Connecting State Road to the West Palm Beach Airport
(USD 250,000,000)
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Sr. Field Engineer – 2000-2003
Responsible for the complete construction of this interchange connecting
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state road I-95 to the Palm Beach International Airport. Washington
Infrastructure provided construction engineering and inspection services for
$200M of 13 kilometer-long segment of I-95 thru Palm Beach County,
consist of 14 segmental and conventional bridge structures including over
2000 piling; 1564 segments; MSE walls (59 ea. 33,264 m2); sound walls;
drainage; earthwork; electrical/lighting; signalization; landscaping; utility
relocations. The project requires tremendous amount of MOT coordination;
public information involvement; coordination with the airport and local
municipalities; and coordination with adjacent ongoing construction
projects. Specific duties include project documentation control, claims
review, construct ability review, preparation of field design changes, QC
program, supervision and scheduling of inspection team for 14 bridges.
Project: I-95 Okeechobee Blvd. Interchange
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Senior Field Engineer - 1999-2000
Responsible for the complete reconstruction of the Interstate
Interchange with Okeechobee Blvd. This project included the widening and
superstructure replacement of the Okeechobee Bridge over I-95 and the
construction of the Okeechobee westbound to I-95 southbound flyover
ramp bridge (Dbl Steel Box Girder).
Project: I-95 Congress Avenue-North Lake Blvd.), West Palm Beach, FL
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Senior Field Engineer - 1998-1999
Responsible for construction engineering and inspection for reconstruction
of three segments of I-95 for approximately seven miles of Interstate
widening and resurfacing; widening of I-95 bridges over SR710; installation
of a new drainage system; extension of 3 multi barrel bridge culvert
crossing below the interstate; and sound walls. Duties include construct
ability review, scheduling of project inspection team, and overall inspection
of the project
Project: Venetian Causeway Rehabilitation, Miami, Florida
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Senior Inspector/M.O.T Coordinator/Radiation Safety Officer
- 1995-1998
Responsible for construction engineering and inspection for rehabilitation of
11 historical, and 2 elevated Bascule Bridges over the Inter coastal
W aterway including eight bascule piers with steel sheet pile cofferdams
approximately 25’ to 30’ deep in the waterway; major storm drainage; mass
concrete construction. Duties include overall earthwork and asphalt
inspections, preparation of final estimates, field books, and MOT
coordination, responsible for radiation safety of project personnel, overall
under water inspection, maintenance and inspection of bascule bridges,
and control house-building inspection.
Project: SR A1A Miami Beach, Florida
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Sr. Inspector - 1993-1995
Responsible for construction engineering and all field Inspection of $10
million, 2.5 miles of Collins Ave., which consisted of extensive utility
coordination, infrastructure reconstruction, Construction of a new drainage
system, new base & new asphalt. Duties include coordination of traffic and
construction/replacement of major utilities along tourist district of Miami
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Beach, scheduling of project inspection team, and overall inspection of the
project.
Project: I-95/SR 112/SR 836 Interchange
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Senior Inspector / MOT Coordinator – 1991-1993
Responsible for all field inspection of these two projects.
These projects includes widening of six bridges; construction of over
21,000 cy of concrete pavement; storm drainage; box culverts; construction
of new ramp connector with 18” concrete piles and drilled shafts foundation;
3 piers over inland water; mass concrete pile caps; 36” column with
hammer head pier caps; type III AASHTO Beam girders; 60,00 cy of
embankment; 16 reinforced earth walls; over head sign structures; highway
lighting and electrical. Duties include all field inspection activities for 13
bridges, steel and concrete inspection and beam erection. Maintenance of
Traffic coordination of three high volume traffic projects in down town
Miami.
BHA
Project: Dodge Island/Port Of Miami, Miami, FLorida
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Senior Bridge Inspector – 1990-1991
Responsible for construction engineering and overall inspection of the 640
pre-cast segments at the casting yard and the erection site (balanced
cantilever), geometry control of segments, casting curve, grouting, post-
tensioning and erection of segments. Involved in preparation of field books
and final estimates for $34 Million Florida Department of Transportation
Project (Port of Miami project), high-level bridge over the Inter-coastal
Waterway, connecting downtown Miami to Dodge Island to the Port of
Miami.
METRIC ENGINEERING, Inc.
Project: I-75 Alligator Alley – Miami, Florida
Client: FDOT
Project Role: Sr. Inspector- 1986 - 1990
Responsible for the overall project Inspection. Specific duties included
project documentation control, approval of the contractor’s monthly
progress payments, and assistance in preparing the final estimate.
Tectonic Construction Co.
President (Self-employed) 1983 - 1985
Responsible for work force coordination, estimating, general supervision of
construction and bidding on residential and commercial projects.
Shenazh Consultant Co.
President (Self-employed) 1981 - 1983
Responsible for planning, design, surveying, estimating, scheduling, and
supervision of housing and commercial projects.
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