ISSAM NAWAF AL MUGHRABI

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

Phone: +971********* / +971********* Email: ac4b8o@r.postjobfree.com

Project Manager

A multi-skilled professional with a superb track record of managing complex functional projects in various environments, Able to manage stakeholder’s expectations and willing to take full responsibilities for the delivering of project objectives according to the planned target.

Successfully manage all stages in the project’s life cycle including design stage and initial idea, to planning all deliverables and activities, to execution, supervision & monitoring of the project activities and the closure of project with full targeting and aiming of the project within planned budget, time and quality. I am an easy going individual and enjoying challenging and diverse roles and I am confident working with technical experts from any industry.

Presently I am looking to join a company that rewards effort and initiative, whilst at the same time providing plenty of progression and development opportunities to its employees.

Areas of Expertise

Integrated Management Knowledge

Financial Management

Planning & organising / Analysing

Business Planning

Stake Holders Management

Process Improvements

Progress Reports

New Business Development

Training & Mentoring

Construction Management

Estimating & Tendering

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Summary of Qualifications & Durations

CEO in Gen Contracting & General Maintenance Co. (Al Rawnaq Est.), Al Ain, from 4/1995 – 10/1997.

CEO in Gen Contracting & General Maintenance Co. (Bin Dalmog Est.), Abu Dhabi, from 9/2000 – 9/2001.

Projects Manager / Civil Coordinator for Oil & Gas Projects in Ruwais & Umm Al Nar Refineries with Borouge 1, 2 & 3, Gasco, Takreer in Contracting Co. (International Mechanical & Electrical Co. – IMECO), Abu Dhabi, from 07/2014 Up to 06/2015.

Projects Manager for Non-Oil & Gas Division in (International Mechanical & Electrical Co. – IMECO), Abu Dhabi, from 11/2015 Up to 12/2016.

Projects Manager in Contracting Co. (Al Fares Construction & Development Co.) - Abu Dhabi, from 10/1997 – 9/2000.

Projects Manager in Consultant Co. (Shaheen Engineering Consultancy), Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, from 10/2001 – 12/2008.

Project Manager in Contracting Co. (International Mechanical & Electrical Co. – IMECO) - Abu Dhabi, from 07/2010 – 10/2015.

Project Manager in Projects Management & Consultancies Co. – TAK (Teo A. Khing Design Consultants Sdn Bhd Dubai Br.) – Dubai, from 2/2008 to 5/2010.

Steel Construction Project Manager in Contracting Co. (TAK A Khaing Co.), Dubai, Included.

Tender Section Manager in Consultant Co. (Shaheen Engineering Consultancy) / Abu Dhabi, Included.

Governmental Procedures, Bank’s Loan Financial Experiences for Locals in Consultant & Contracting Co. (Shaheen Engineering Consultancy), Abu Dhabi, Included.

Project Engineer for multi industrial sheds and villas in (Arman Contracting and General Maintenance Co.). Dubai & Sharjah, from 3/1994 – 4/1995.

President of Omm Al Romman Municipality in Syria, from 12/1992 – 2/1994.

Achievements

Recently Project Manager for Landscaping Project with ADM – Al Shahama Municipality – More than (14) Million Dhs. – FROM 12/2016 to Present.

Non-Oil & Gas Projects in Abu Dhabi in and/w different Clients (Masdar, Emirate Nuclear Energy Corporation, Abu Dhabi Municipality Landscaping Projects & Private Villas) – More than (60) Million Dhs. – from 11/2015 Up to 12/2016

Oil & Gas Projects in Ruwais and Umm Al Nar Refineries and live plants with Takreer, Borouge & Gasco – Western Regional Area – Abu Dhabi – More than (230) Million Dhs. – from 07/2014 Up to 06/2015

North Car Parking in Masdar City –Abu Dhabi – more than (57) Million Dhs. – from 12/2013 Up to 05/2014.

Development of Yas Marina Project in Yas Island – Abu Dhabi related to constructions of Yas Formula 1 Car Racecourse – more than (55) Million Dhs. – from 7/2013 Up to 11/2013.

Maintenance of more than 300 villas of Low Cost Houses, Governmental Buildings in Western Regional Area in Abu Dhabi in Cities (Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Liwa & Ghayathi) more than (200) Million Dhs. from 8/2010 to 6/2013.

Millennium Meydan Grandstand for Dubai Racing Course Main Grandstand Building (4.340) Billion Dhs. + Car Park (2) Billion Dhs. + A/C Plant, Track, Infrastructure & Sub-Stations (1.5) Billion Dhs. in Dubai from 2/2008 to 5/2010.

Completion of Multi Commercial & Residential Towers, Residential & Commercial Blocks, Buildings and Villas in additional to studies of UAE Embassies in Iran, Morocco, Tanzania and China, studies and execution of Multi Governmental Projects as Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi Television Building, Honoring and Hospitality Blocks and many projects for (MWD) Military Works Department for the Defense Ministry, from 10/2001 – 12/2008.

Successful execution of private villas, Fumigation for containers in Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi, Electrical and Civil works for Corrosion Cathodic System Protection for Drainage Pipes from Al Taweela to Bani Yas Station, from 9/2000 – 9/2001.

Execution of many buildings in Abu Dhabi and Musaffah for (DSSCB) Department of Social Services and Commercial Buildings (Khalifa Committee) and Low Cost Houses in Samha for PWD (Public Works Department), from 10/1997 – 9/2000.

Studies, Estimation and Execution of Private Luxury Villas in Al Ain, from 4/1995 – 10/1997.

Maintained multi Private Villas and Industrial Sheds in Industrial Areas in Sharjah, from 3/1994 – 4/1995.

A lot of Local Projects for Municipality such as Roads, Commercial Shops from 12/1992 – 2/1994 – in Syria.

Construction & Maintenance of Local Roads in Suwaida, from 6/1990 – 11/1992 – in Syria.

Construction and Maintenance of Al Suwaida Central Hospital in Syria, from 11/1987 – 5/1990 – in Syria.

EXPERIENCE & KEY COMPETENCIES

Project Management skills

Coordinating with contractors, designers, and client representatives

Project planning

Resource planning

Taking Permits from Govt. Authorities

Handling site inspections

Executing and completing major works in accordance with client requirements.

Able to manage, organize and present different projects at the same time

Manage the complete project from scratch up to site hand-over

Prepare the project timeline. Check for sub-contractors, capable to complete the job as required.

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables

Develop project budgets and fiscal control, contract, quality control / safety provisions and perform cost estimating and value engineering.

Monitor actual progress on site.

Liaise with client representatives & designers

Conduct a daily quality visit on all site to ensure adherence to quality health & safety regulations

Visit and supervise the site regularly.

Attend to all technical and engineering problems

Snags the work on weekly basis

Evaluate and certify invoices received from contractors

Provide accurate information on completed jobs by 3rd parties

Monitor variations of BOQ

Prepare performance evaluation

Dealing with Engineers, Architects, Contractors, for technical issue and concerns

Coordinate with all the sub-contractors and providing them work schedule for each project and scope of works

Oversee quality control, health, and safety matters on site.

Arranging samples from suppliers considering quality budget as well.

Attend site meetings

To follow company’s rules & regulations

To follow company and department process/system

Prepare a daily site progress report to show with the management and team.

Prepare for each contractor / supplier progress site sheet to share with procurement and accounts for payment purpose.

To make sure that contracts have signed and agreed on company’s LOI for proceeding with LPO along with approval of Head of Projects/ The Management

Personal attributes & Duties

Team leader capable of motivating staff.

Ability to get on with all levels of people and possess strong relationship building skills.

Superb communication skills and able to articulate technical jargon to a non-technical audience.

Ability to gain results through others.

Knowledge of project management methods.

Able to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.

Articulate and well presented.

Having the necessary drive and enthusiasm required for a tough competitive industry.

Monitoring project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems and proactively identifying solutions to address them in advance.

Escalating promptly any issues that may impact operations.

Producing stage plans, highlight reports, risk logs, requests for change etc.

Providing strategic direction during the implementation stages.

Managing client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service

Acting on client feedback.

Monitoring staff & team performance

Education & Certification

BSc, Civil Engineering, Damascus University, 1987 Syria

Languages

Arabic: Native language

English: Fluent in Reading, Speaking & Writing

Driving License

UAE Driving License: issued from Abu Dhabi valid till 21/08/2022

Computer Skills

Microsoft Programs: Expert in Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet usage

AutoCAD: Good in AutoCAD 2012

Primavera: Good

Professional Courses

PMI, Certificate, Chicago Training & Consultancy Institute, 2012 UAE

CPO, Certificate, Computer Programming & Operation, Computer Teaching Center, 1990 Syria

Rewards

Certificate of Appreciation: against outstanding performance and excellent support of achieving a

successful third-party QHSE Audit in September 2015

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