Project Manager
Resume:
AHMED I.I. AL MANKOUSH PMP®, CPEng
Current Address: *** ******** ****, *******, **. Canada Mobile: +1-416-***-****; E-mail: *******@*****.*** SENIOR PROFILE – CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Over 10 years’ experience in civil and structural construction with frontline EPC contractors mainly across UAE. Distinction of working on high scale multi-million dollar landmark projects cutting across Mixed-use development, 5-star Hospitality, Aviation, Healthcare, Institutional and High rise buildings domain. Excellent team leader and detail-oriented team player with proactive approach to challenges and strong problem solving skills. Track record of consistent success in delivering assigned project packages with technical excellence while achieving milestones within cost and deadline and meeting stakeholders’ expectations. PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Working with Al Futtaim Carillion LLC – Dubai, UAE, since November 2015, currently as Project Manager
Hands on experience in project planning in terms of generating the master plans including all the resources breakdown / forecast, setting the job milestones and key dates; as well as logistics master plans including all the vertical lifting (cranage, hoists, platforms, etc.) and all master phasing of the job process (storage, access, etc.)
Efficient in evolving project main design to workable construction drawings, and supporting execution of design at site
Extensively experienced in anchoring site construction, mobilizing and organizing resources, engaging and managing own team and subcontractors, supervising and technically supporting construction activities, ensuring progress, and delivering construction packages in strict adherence to project specs, quality mandates, budget and timeline
Deft at handling procurement packages of the project including assigning the specialists, going through all the approvals processes (including submittals’ approval) and monitoring their progress and delivery against deadlines
Proficient in managing project interfaces and key liaison with client & consultant, and expediting dependencies
Conversant with latest construction methodologies, project management techniques, and engineering codes & standards
Professional level expertise in AutoCAD, STAAD Pro 2003, SAP2000, TEKLA, Primavera, MS-Project and MS Office Core competencies include…
Construction Planning
Design & Engg. Coordination
Resources Management
Submittals’ Management
Constructability Review
Construction Management
QHSE Procedures Admin
Progress Monitoring/Review
Contracts & Claims Mgmt
Risk & Conflicts Management
Approval Process Mgmt
Stakeholders Relations Mgmt
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Al Futtaim Carillion LLC. (AFC) – Dubai, UAE since Nov 2015 Project Manager
Al-Futtaim Carillion (AFC) is one of the leading infrastructure, building and business services companies in Dubai, with more than 17, 000 employees and a turnover of £892m, AFC has a compelling portfolio of work which includes significant infrastructure and civils’ projects as well as building projects. The scope of projects span retail, residential, hotels, commercial buildings, roads and work for the oil and gas industry.
Current Role: Project Manager (since Nov’15)
Ongoing Project: Madinat Jumeirah hotel & resort (Al Naseem Hotel) Project Cost: USD 680 Mn Project Profile: The Madinat Jumeirah Phase 4 Development is a 450 key 5 star luxury hotel resort that is positioned between The Mina Al Salam and The Al Qasr Hotels in terms of the product offering. The new development provides the physical link between the existing Jumeirah resorts on either side and is to connect with its neighbor’s in such a manner that the hotel guests can easily access the greater resort of the Madinat. The architecture of the resort is to be a comfortable visual transition between Jumeirah Beach Hotel/The Burj Al Arab and the Madinat resort.
Responsibilities: In charge of all the Front of House, Public areas, Presidential & Royal suites, covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Project Director
Al Naseem Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah - Dubai
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Job Profile
Ensure that the Project is delivered as agreed with the Client by effectively and appropriately overseeing all issues Surrounding risks, contracts and communications
Overall responsibility to ensure that everyone on site are working in accord with ‘Target Zero’ Health & Safety Strategy
Ensure that all procurement items are identified and adequately placed with the commercial and procurement department
Take the lead in ensuring the effective management of performance, training and budgets, to ensure that the project is cash-positive, well co-ordinated and runs in accord with the agreed contract programme
Manage a direct labour workforce and multi-national sub-contractors
Assist in the planning and management of the site logistic requirements
Mentor and encourage development of the team
Chair regular Health and Safety meetings with site team
Manages activities to support operational delivery and growth for their Business Unit and Professional Function.
Operates within agreed operational and/or management guidelines
Maintains effective internal and external client relationships
Implements Business Unit decisions and sets local priorities
Applies high level technical skills across a range of functional or business activities
Focuses on providing input to the annual business, financial and people plan for the project
Gather & compile progress reports, present & discuss these reports in review meetings attended by client, subcontractors, and, consultants; analyze observations and initiate action plan to mitigate progress bottlenecks, if any
Report and update management on the progress on regular basis
Manage all project correspondences (contractual, external or internal) including replies, forwarding and documentation Al Jaber LEGT Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) – Dubai, UAE Jul 2013 – Nov 2015 Senior Construction Manager
ALEC is a leading construction industry player currently operating in GCC region and has delivered developments of the highest quality to key clients. Many of these developments have become significant landmarks in the UAE. The scope of ALEC's projects includes: airport terminals, themed projects, hotels, retail developments, commercial buildings and residential Sr. Construction / Site Manager (Apr’15 – Nov’15)
Ongoing Project: Bvlgari Resort Hotel & Marina Village. Project Cost: USD 700 Mn Project Profile: Bvlgari Resort Hotel & Marina Village is located off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Road and will feature a distinguished 5 star mixed-use development, sculpted in the shape of a titanic seahorse featuring retail, residential, hospitality and entertainment zones
Responsibilities: In charge of all the Residential Buildings (Six Buildings, G+7 each) and the Yacht Club, covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Project Director
Job Profile
Finalize construction plan in line with project baseline schedule, and implement work breakdown structure (WBS)
Review procurement schedule against the construction package and follow up with supplier to meet deadlines
Participate in tender processing for subcontracts, evaluation of bids, and recommend wards
Communicate project objectives, milestones and target dates to tem members and subcontractors
Participate in the formulation and implementation of the Project Management strategy
Coordinate generation of technical submittals, review the same, and ensure these are approved and received in time
Review with the site staff and the Planning Engineer the detailed execution programs, prepare a comprehensive material
/manpower/resources plan, and organize & mobilize personnel/resources/logistics
Manage and control day-to-day operations to establish technical office inputs, timely material supplies, engagement of manpower, workflow, high standards in productivity, and quality surveillance
Enforce project management controls and project quality plan, and monitor adherence at all levels on site
Track QC activities and ensure all supplied materials are in strict compliance with agreed Specs, all test results conform to figures defined, completed jobs adhere to project specs, NCRs are raised, and quality issues are resolved in time
Monitor health, safety and security procedures are stringently followed in the assigned project area
Respond to RFIs raised by subcontractors, vet subcontractors’ quality plans, and issue job instructions to them
Monitor subcontractors’ work progress and quality to ensure conformity with contractual agreement and specs
Follow up of execution of works according of agreed procedures and method statements
Review of short-term planning together with the Project Engineers, and engage them to ramp up planned job in time
Review and implement change design, qualify variation quantity and cost, and evaluate project for progressive invoicing
Verify, certify and process subcontractors’ and vendors’ payment applications, and settle cash payments at site
Follow up of timely preparation and submission of as-built drawings and O&M Manuals prior to handover Bvlgari Resort Hotel & Marina Village - Dubai
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Construction Manager (Jul’13 – Apr’15)
Project Handled: New Dubai International Airport – Concourse D. Project Cost: USD 950 Mn Project Profile: Additional terminal space and concourse areas comprising an extra 340,000 sq. m. of floor space - twice the footprint of London Heathrow Terminal 5. This includes the construction of a new concourse - Concourse D - which will be connected to Terminal 1 to facilitate check-in and baggage servicing Responsibilities: In charge of Departure and Arrival levels (each of 18,000 sq. m. area) covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Construction Director
Job Profile
Assess resources requirement for the project, plan & organize resources in line with construction program, and Allocate resources for all elements of the project
Study job specification and determine appropriate construction methods to ensure job completion within project schedules and budget
Ensure the preparation of accurate, well presented and coordinated construction drawings in order to meet design objectives and constructability parameters
Raise RFI & design change request to the structural/architectural engineer, highlighting design discrepancies/inadequacies
Prepare status reports and regularly monitor subcontractors and schedules.
Allocate resources appropriately and keep an accurate record of all elements of the project Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) - Abu Dhabi, UAE Aug 2008 – Jul 2013 Senior Project Engineer
Al Habtoor Leighton Group is one of the leading multi-disciplined contractors in the Middle East and North Africa, operating across Buildings, Civil Infrastructure, Offshore Oil & Gas, Rail, and Mining projects. The net turnover on 2010 is 3.2 USD billion. Senior Project Engineer (Oct’11 – Jul’13)
Project Handled: Mafraq Hospital, JV with Murray & Roberts – Abu Dhabi. Project Cost: USD 710 Mn Project Profile: A 745-bed general hospital emerging as one of the leading trauma/surgery hospitals in the region, intended to provide a cost-effective alternative for patients who previously had to seek specialized care overseas for neurosurgery, orthopedics, acute rehabilitation and plastic surgery Responsibilities: In charge of Tower C (Royal Suites tower – VIP patient Rooms) covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Project Manager
Job Profile
Follow up daily construction activity of the site, based on approved drawings
Coordinate with Project Manager, Construction Manager, Subcontractors, Consultants, and all concerned departments, etc. for project activities
Check the method statements in consultation with project Manager and obtain approval of consultant
Supervise the activities of the Site Engineers/ Foremen/ General Foremen and assist them to perform effectively and according to the required standards
Project Engineer (Oct’09 – Oct’11)
Project Handled: Zayed University – Abu Dhabi, JV with Murray & Roberts. Project Cost: USD 818 Mn Project Profile: Design and build project of a new university campus in Abu Dhabi. The finished building is intended to provide educational facilities for 6,000 students and related faculty and support staff, to be constructed on a plot of approximately 75 hectares and feature a built-up area of 200,000 square meters. The new campus is located in New Khalifah City, near Abu Dhabi International Airport, comprising academic buildings, recreation facilities, and residential accommodation, with separate facilities for men and women
Responsibilities: In charge of the Library building, male & female dining halls. Covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Construction Manager Job Profile
Similar to those of Sr. Project Engineer
New Dubai Int'l Airport – Concourse D
Mafraq Hospital - Abu Dhabi
Zayed University - Abu Dhabi
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Senior Site Engineer (Aug’08 – Oct’09)
Project Handled: Al Bustan Complex Mixed Use Development – Abu Dhabi. Project Cost: USD 883 Mn Project Profile: A multipurpose complex with a built-up area of 243,000 m2, including a shopping mall with associated leisure activities, an office building, a serviced apartment building, and an unfurnished apartment building. All buildings are 18 storey’s high. The development includes more than 100,000 square meters of underground car parking over five levels. It also has two residential buildings with a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, a serviced apartment building and a hotel to be operated by the Accor Group as a Novotel Hotel. It also has a 30,000 square meter office building, as well as a 14,000 square meter enclosed retail, food and beverage mall
Responsibilities: In charge of Hotel Building (NOVOTEL Hotel) covering all the structural and fit out packages, reporting directly to the Construction Manager Job Profile
Review and comment on the designs and supervise construction process and progress
Follow up with client and consultant for official approvals and assure the quality of the products
Organize and participate in all variations, procurement and client related meetings Arabian Industrial Company (AIC) – Abu Dhabi, UAE Feb 2006 – Jul 2008 Senior Site Engineer
AIC is specialist in the steel structure design, fabrication and erection. The Company has delivered a lot of land mark projects around UAE for more than 40 years
Senior Site Engineer (Jan’07 – Jul’08)
Project Handled: Khalydya Palace Rotana Hotel – Abu Dhabi. Project Cost: USD 620 Mn
Site Engineer (Feb’06 – Dec’06)
Project Handled: Al Sahel Towers. Project Cost: USD 315 Mn The project consists of the construction of a multipurpose complex with a built-up area of 95,000 square meters.
Job Profile
checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives
liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site
resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jan’05 – Feb’06 Site Inspector ENFRA Consultants – Gaza, Palestine EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons), Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine, 2005. (Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree of Civil Engineering, as determined by World Education Services, Toronto, ON) Certificate
Project Management Professional – 2011, PMI, USA Al Bustan Complex - Abu Dhabi
Al Sahel Towers- Abu Dhabi
Khalydya Palace Rotana Hotel- Abu Dhabi
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Training & Courses
NEBOSH diploma. UAE, Dubai 2016
EVOLVE / INNOVATE program for ALEC Company (1 year program). UAE, Dubai 2014-2015
First Aid International (First Aid Training), Dubai. UAE 2015
Financial Accounting Basics Gaza-Palestine, DAI-2005
Marketing for Improving Business Performance, Palestine, Gaza, DAI-2005
Business Analysis for Improving Business Performance Gaza-Palestine, DAI-2005
Quality Management for Improving Business Performance Gaza-Palestine, DAI-2005
AutoCAD 2002, Palestinian Engineers Association, Palestine, Gaza, PEA-2005
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMP ), Chicago institute, Dubai – UAE, CI-2011
Structural Analysis and Design (STAAD PRO 2004), Palestine, Gaza, IUG-2004
Engineering Project Management, Palestine, Gaza, UNRWA-2003
Geographical Information System (GIS), Palestine, Gaza, UNRWA-2003 Professional Affiliations
Member and National Registered Engineer – Palestinian Engineers Association – 2006
Member of Project Management Institute (PMI), USA PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of Birth: July 11, 1981
Languages Known: Arabic, English, Hindi (basic)
Nationality: Palestinian, Permanent Resident of Canada
Passport No: 3794787, valid through 13/12/2020
Visa Status: Resident Visa of United Arab Emirates
Location Preference: Toronto, Dubai
Alternate Contacts: (M) +971-**-******* / +971-**-*******, (E-mail) ***********@*****.***
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