Project Manager Management
Resume:
RAED HALABI
Etobicoke, Ontario
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Results – oriented and analytical PROJECT MANAGER
Motivated professional experienced in working with large industry-recognized companies such as ADPI, Bechtel, The Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG), Murray & Roberts, and Takenaka. Hands on experience in design, project management, technical coordination and supervision of complex and governmental projects. Assumed major roles in high level stakeholder interaction, requirement definition, and bid build / design build contract negotiation. Developed several airport and technical facilities concepts,complex renovations, prepared bids, tenders, for construction documents, managed resources and suppliers for fast track facilities. Coordinated projects from inception to implementation, including leading subcontractors and cross functional teams of designers and engineers. Proven record of accomplishments leading to stakeholder satisfaction, design process improvement, conflict resolution, quality and timely project delivery.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Lead the successful delivery of the 120,000 sqm Passenger Terminal Building Expansion design at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Completed successfully the 24,000sqm Qatar Airways Airline Operations facility’s design, site supervision and close out.
Coordinated the site supervision of the Qatar Airways Aircraft Maintenance Hangars and support facilities.
Delivered the King Abdul Aziz International Airport technical buildings.
Applied effectively several PM concepts in evolving agreed airport concepts, team management, quality and risk management and application of LEED requirements.
Gained constant Governmental client confidence that facilitated approvals, contractual and commercial negotiations
Established and nurtured strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers that facilitated procurement and completion of major fast track airport facilities.
Performed off shore business missions in France, India, Dubai, Italy, and Qatar
Presented high level programs and design solutions to New Doha International Airport steering committee, Dubai Airports Authority, and end users such as Qatar Airways CEO, Dubai Airport CEO, Fly Dubai CEO….
Featured in Aéroports de Paris's Regional Bulletin as employees of the year 2012
Awarded the Bechtel Recognition Awards and Contribution Scheme Golden Prize -BRACS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
More than 10 years of architectural experience in addition to the below studies and trainings
Project Management-Coordination
Resource Scheduling-Assignment
High Level Communication
Design Development
Procurement -Supplier Relationship
Project Status Reports
Project Submittals and Approvals
Value Engineering
Earned Value management
Team Leadership-Operating Rules
Project Document Control
Stakeholder Management
Project Scoping and Initiation
Balancing Project Budgets
Quality Management
Construction Estimating
Ontario Building Code Part 9
Excellent organizational skills
Risk Management
Construction Inspection
Managing Site Work
Planning and Scheduling
Managing Development budgets
Contract Administration
Construction Tendering
Shop Drawing Production
Material Specifications
SOFT SKILLS
Persuasive leader, strong communicator at diverse and cross functional levels
A relationship builder and problem solver with a positive approach and strong presentation skills
Confident and persistent. Able to think creatively and independently, lead projects, assign tasks and work as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Project-Microsoft Office-AutoCad-Primavera-Revit-Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aeroports De Paris International Engineering-ADPI
Al Maktoum International Airport - Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Project Manager-Key Achievements 2014 - 2015
Managed successfully the delivery of the final design for a live 120,000sqm airport terminal expansion.
Presented high level programs and design solutions to the steering committee of Dubai Airports, the CEO of Dubai Airport and the CEO of Fly Dubai.
Elucidated successfully stakeholders’ requirements and accordingly presented efficient design solutions.
Prepared high level project progress reports. Escalated risks issues to senior management. Tracked expenditures against the detailed project plans and budgets.
Prepared Bid proposals, tender designs, BOQ’s, specifications and final designs.
Reviewed project technical and commercial documentation. Planned, estimated and procured project resources.
Aeroports De Paris International Engineering-For Overseas Bechtel Incorporated
Hamad International Airport
Project Coordinator-Key Achievements 2008 - 2014
Presented high level programs and design solutions to the CEO of Qatar Airways, and the CEO of Hamad International Airport.
Planned, coordinated and completed the design delivery and site supervision for the 24,000sqm Qatar Airways Airline Operations Facility.
Lead a cross functional team in line with the organization's policies and supervised multidisciplinary workshops.
Analyzed technical and commercial issues constraining the project. Monitored progress and reported status for all contractual time baselines. Prepared change orders and coordinated procurement with accounting department .
Managed Subcontractors and reviewed tenders for inclusions of project requirements.
Habtoor Leighton,Murray Roberts & Takenaka Joint Venture-HMRT
Dubai International Airport Expansion
Architectural Engineer-Assistant Package Manager 2004 - 2008
Authorized to discuss and implement design concept and scope changes with client representative. Coordinated various design disciplines with subcontracts to produce composite technical submittals. Reported progress status to senior management. Coordinated individual task assignments of design production team to resolve conflicts.
Coordinated on site the interface between Dubai Metro Project/ transportation and the Terminal Building. Developed related details, penetrations, mounting markings, corresponding with the consultant, contractor and the suppliers.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
George Brown College –TORONTO
Construction Project Management Certificate Candidate (OBC –Cost Control- Estimating)
The University Of Liverpool-UK
Master of Science - Project Management (PM),
Lebanese University, Faculty of Architectural Engineering
Master of Architecture, 2004
PMI-CaGBC
PMP and LEED certification in progress
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of The-Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member of The-Canada Green Building Council - (CaGBC)
Licensed Engineer and Member of the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects
LICENSES
Ontario Driving License.
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