Project Manager

MOHAMAD GAMAL

Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Phone: + (971-**-***-**** Email: *****.*******@*****.***

Sr.PROJECT MANAGER

(CONSTRUCTION)

Top-level executive and accomplished project leader offering over 20 years'

experience in managing construction activities related to high-end

commercial, residential and educational construction projects. A civil

engineer currently pursuing PMP; skilled in overseeing financial aspects of

project execution while considering associated interfaces and

interdependencies. Innovative solutions-provider; believes in conducting

constructability reviews during proposal stage and project execution.

Excellent communicator, fluent in Arabic and English, showcasing

outstanding ability to effectively negotiate with and convince project team

members, functional management and clients while maintaining detailed

documentation of correspondence regarding contract. Proficient user of

Primavera, MS Office applications and the Internet. Currently seeking an

opportunity to leverage acquired expertise and lead dynamic teams within

truly global ventures.

CORE COMPETENCIES

? Workforce Schedule/Resource Allocation ? Contractor/Sub-contractor

Management ? Coordination and Execution ? Conferring with Project

Staff/Stakeholder Management ? Tracking Project Progress ? Project Budgets

Management ? Client Relationship Management ? Reviewing Project

Proposal/Plan ? Quality Assurance/OHS Adherence ? Regulatory Compliance ?

Organisational/Business Support ? Change Management ?

KEY SKILLS

. Project Planning, Management and Control - Proven track record of

creating breakthrough ideas while establishing project timeframes. Highly

skilled in preparing method of preparations statement, RFP/RFQ responses,

Minutes of Meeting (MOM) and action plans while evaluating design

specifics. Coordinating with consultants and sub-contractors to ensure

successful execution of multimillion-dollar projects.

. Site Supervision and Management - Extremely adept in supervising all

execution activities while providing technical guidance for methodologies

and coordinating site management activities. Conducting audits while

ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards for appropriate

project execution.

. Contracts Management - Hands-on experience in strategically planning

project, executing contracts, analysing project cost, assessing

contractual terms, managing contractual correspondence and reviewing sub-

contractor agreement, ensuring that the contractual document is in line

with client's requirements.

. Client Servicing - Extensive exposure in developing strategic-level

partnerships as well as developing professional relationships with

clients through understanding requirements and presenting correct

solutions within a given framework. Proven ability to transform

operations and business scenarios by engineering a win-win situation and

consistently adding business value.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

AFGCO

. Played an integral role in managing the first project in Abu Dhabi, which

obtained the LEED Gold certificate from USGBC. (New Management Building -

Gasco)

. Successfully managed the company's first EPC project in line with the

client's requirements; closely coordinated with the client (GASCO) and

engineer (AECOM).

. Meticulously led and managed the first JV project (between AFGCO and

WATES UK); developed and maintained good relations with JV partners.

Project is recognised as one of the iconic designs in Abu Dhabi.(

Albateen school Project)

PROJECT-BASED CAREER HISTORY

Al Fara'a Construction and Industrial Group, Abu Dhabi, United Aug 2007 - Present

Arab Emirates

Recognised as a leading UAE-based integrated multi-disciplinary

construction and industrial group across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman,

Kuwait and India.

Sr.Projects Manager Apr 2009 - Present

. Responsible for preparing project schedules and milestones, monitoring

progress against established schedules, checking for variations and

proposing suitable modifications to avoid time/cost overruns.

. Directing and coordinating sectional processes to ensure successful

completion of the project within given time in line with the contract

specifications.

. Monitoring inventory of project materials, auditing usage and approving

purchase orders/invoices to ensure continual supply with minimal idle

stock.

. Regularly visiting site to ensure project progression in compliance with

the contract requirements; also confirming that only approved materials

are used and reporting any deviations to site manager.

. Researching and analysing a comprehensive list of all cognisable risks

and undertaking corrective measures for the projects.

. Monitoring and managing overall programme budget and cash flow

projections for projects within the assigned areas.

. Building and maintaining strong rapport with the suppliers as well as

effectively leading commercial negotiations with service providers to

ensure smooth execution of purchasing activities and obtain a best deal

for the organisation.

. Regularly attending technical meetings and weekly progress meetings to

update seniors on project progress; also liaising with seniors to provide

solutions for the discrepancies found, if any.

. Guiding project management team to organise various activities and

preparing acceptable levels of recovery plans while ensuring strict

compliance with company standards to complete the project before given

time.

. Submitting periodical project control reports to senior management for

comparison with projected work schedule and budget.

Key Projects

AWQAF Tower Project, Abu Dhabi DHS 324M Client: CPC End Sep 2013 -

User: AWQAF Present

Project Manager: KEO Consultant: Heberger

. Accountable for overseeing and ensuring successful completion of

construction work including (5 basements + G + M + 30 )typical fully

furnished cupboards and kitchen cabinets; 552 apartments on an area of

2500 sqm. /typical floor.

New Management and New Auditorium Project, Abu Dhabi DHS 75M Sep 2011 - Aug

Client: GASCO 2013

Consultant: AECOM (EPC) - LEED GOLD certified.

. Managed the Buhasa Building EPC project of the ADNOC group's very first

LEED Gold certified building that served as a pilot project to the

succeeding bigger LEED certified projects.

Al Bateen School Project, Abu Dhabi DHS 165M Project Owner: Apr 2010 - Sep

Al Dar Academies Client: ALDAR Properties (AFGCO First JV 2011

Contract with Wates Intl. UK)

Project Manager: Al Dar Properties Consultant: DEWAN

Architects and Engineers

. Assumed responsibility of managing and completing the JV Project; Al

Fara'A Gen. Co. LLC/Wates Const. Int. Buhasa building EPC of the ADNOC

group's very first LEED Gold certified building that served as a pilot

project to the succeeding bigger LEED certified projects.

Abniya Tower Project DHS 110M Client: Abniya Properties Jun 2009 - Mar

2010

Consultant: Hannover Consultants and Engineers

. Built 30 storage commercial building (including 3 basements and enabling

works).

Abraj Tower Project DHS 650M Client: Al Dar Aug 2007 - Jul

Properties Consultant : APG 2009

Construction Manager Aug 2007 - Apr

2009

. Supervised and managed the construction process from the conceptual

development stage through final construction while adhering to specified

plan and established quality standards.

. Assisted seniors in forecasting processes, improving business

performance, managing company resources and controlling assigned spending

budgets to attain established goals.

. Prepared bids for tenders related to new construction projects as well as

issued and negotiated contract terms.

. Estimated costs; scheduled, planned and obtained materials; selected

required equipment as well as negotiated with suppliers for cost

effective purchases.

. Led and directed construction team of 730 workers from different trades;

organised required training and conducted periodic performance reviews to

maintain a motivated team with high service levels.

EZZ GROUP, Cairo, Egypt Aug 2003 - Jun

2007

Area Manager - Developer

. Managed and supervised the development of "Al-Sadat - Menouf" area for

developing local urban societies.

. Conceptualised and spearheaded research to understand economic growth

factors as well as identified potential business opportunities in-line or

disassociated from prevalent market trends in the construction sector.

. Established and maintained new business partnerships; also developed

existing clientele, identified business challenges, and facilitated

recommendations and tailor-made strategies to achieve market leadership.

. Oversaw maintenance operations of the group's factories in Sadat City;

ensured compliance with set policies and procedures.

. Established relationship as well as interacted/negotiated with numerous

vendors/suppliers for bulk purchase/procurement of materials.

. Performed various tasks related to contract administration, resource

allocation, subcontractor quotation analysis, verification/approval of

contractor invoices to ensure smooth execution of the project.

. Prepared all work schedules/plans, assigned tasks, delegated authority

and motivated team members to work together on the assigned project while

reporting team's performance to Board of Directors on a monthly basis.

. Key Projects

. 50 Luxury villas - Sh. Zayed city - Giza - Egypt, a turn key projects

for a compound of 50 high end fully finished villas on a total area of

120,000 Sqm.

. Successful in renovating and upgrading the National Democratic Party's

Head Office in Cairo, including conference halls, within the budget of

EGP 103.3M.

. Instrumental in managing 4 ceremony houses in four different Egyptian

villages with a budget of EGP 107.3M.

EARLY CAREER

EZZ GROUP, Cairo, Egypt Oct 2001 - Aug

2003

Project Manager Jun 2002 - Aug

2003

Senior Civil Engineer Oct 2001 - May

2002

ODIC Ltd., UAE Mar 1996 - May

2001

Construction Manager/Site Engineer

MISC, UAE. Feb 1994 - Mar

1997

Structural Supervisor Engineer

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional Certification Ongoing (Expected in Jun

2015)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Cairo Jan 1994

University, Egypt

References available upon request

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