OBJECTIVE

Program Manager

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Managed and executed to closure numerous multi-disciplined projects in heavy- civil public works, airports, reinforced concrete structures, water, wastewater & sewage projects, hospitals,, bridges, large industrial & commercial complexes, general steel structures, construction layout and optimal sequencing, general infrastructure in both “Design/Build” and Fixed Sum contracts, tunneling, residential/commercial towers, computer main frame buildings.

Excellent management skills to increase profits & reduce scheduled time through selection of means & methods of construction

Mentored and trained 83+ diversified team members to accomplish each task efficiently.

Reviewed and controlled projects planning, budget and cost analysis. Directed contract documentation and project administration.

Maintained effective and clear communications with clients, engineers/architects and project team

Built up the Org. charts, project procedures, multiple project-plans for mega projects.

Participated on (2) mega-billion dollar tender bids

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Management

Managed multiple projects of various categories. Trained project managers in construction management, means and methods, and mentored junior PMs

Skilled in contract administration, documentation, claims, settlements, and change orders, payments and time extensions by maintaining attention to details and contract requirements

Planned, scheduled and monitored progress to ensure on-time completion of contracted projects

Ensured ongoing coordination with Client, Engineer, local authorities and project personnel for effective project progress. Anticipated choke points and found solutions to overcome. Trouble shooter and problem solver

Construction

Experienced in a variety of construction projects in heavy/civil/special, high-rise residential & healthcare facilities. Emphasis on airports, factories and concrete water-retaining structures

Selected equipment and methods of construction for efficiency and cost effectiveness

Detail oriented with strong analytical skills

Experienced in Change Management and claims.

Ensured cost control and performed cost analysis keeping projects within, or under, budget

Coordinated subcontractors work, and prepared progress reports for the client

Engineering

Performed structural design for foundations, frames, water & earth retaining structures

Provided workshop solutions for structural alterations in renovation & upgrades

Assessment of structural reliability & safety

Introduced Value Engineering concept in many projects for simpler, effective and time reducing methods and cost reduction

Estimating

Budgeted and allocated materials and labor costs for multi-million projects

Negotiated subcontractor’ packages and prices

Scheduled activities and costs buildup within the tender parameters, determined financial/time impact of claims & change orders,

Software Skills

Skilled on Word, Excel, Prolog, Timberline, MS project, and RSMeans (project management tools)

Communicate using various software tools: Lotus Notes, MS Outlook & the internet

Interpersonal/Soft Skills

Maintained effective and clear communications with clients, engineers/architects and project team

Possess strong written & verbal communications skills

Ability to maintain warm atmosphere in multi-cultural environments

Recent PROFESSIONAL History

Sabbatical review of BCBC 2012 Codes & ACI 350 Codes / Design of water/fluids retaining structures,

Structural Design Tabet Engineering & Consulting/ North Vancouver BC 2012

Structural Design and review of a multistory building according to current BCBC code requirements

Director Al-Habtoor/Leighton Group Abu Dhabi 2007 - 2011

Zayed University Campus Design/Build US$ 1.0 B.

Implemented Value Engineering during design stage for overall infrastructures, site set up, staffing and resourcing. Work included service/utility networks, HT, Optic Fiber and chilled water cooling system. Established method of construction and material selection for optimal costs and safety. Monitored progress and project team delivery.

Bid coordinator on two D/B multibillion dollar tenders (Tawam Hospital & Presidential Palace/ A.D.

Project Director Al-Habtoor/Leighton Group Abu Dhabi

Twin high rise towers construction of high end & unique design office buildings with all piling foundation, BIS, HVAC, and external works and landscaping.

Project Director Al-Habtoor/Leighton Group Abu Dhabi

Construction and management of a shopping mall of high end finishes, all electro-mechanical works and environmental engineering controls

Senior Project Manager Dominion Fairmile Vancouver 2005- 2006

Construction management of a commercial-residential tower from conceptual design thru design stages, contracts award, budget & variations/claims management.

Upgrading a commercial building.

Management of seismic upgrade and alterations of WCB-RC3 complex

Project Management & Pricing Consultant Parsons/US Army Pasadena, CA 2004 - 2005

Preparation of Task Orders, ROM, estimates, Proposals and Definitization reviews (+ $450 M)

Participated in the design stage of the design/build projects

Remote management of projects

Professional Skill Set

Tasks performed during projects duration are co-ordination of construction site, while maintaining the

following operational functions:

- Bid Lead on Tawam Hospital & Presidential Palace / UAE

- Establish HSE project policies

- Full grasp of contract language and legal issues in contracts

- Implementing the base line schedule and time extensions

- Participated in defining optimal means and methods of construction

- Participated in contract and subcontracts negotiations

- Control of schedule of submittals and corresponding procurement schedule

- Enforcing the project environmental health and safety plan

- Monitoring the overall project performance and progress

- Introduced Value Engineering concepts wherever applicable

- Identifying and monitoring project KPIs

- Performing Root Cause Analysis where and when mandated

- Overseeing contracts administration and documentation

- Maintaining project budget and costs

- Full knowledge of FIDIC and contracts management

- Controlling Risk & Change policies

- Contractor’s representative for all client’s meeting.

- Monitored Electro-mechanical, HVAC and Control systems

- Design/Build projects in water/wastewater systems & industrial projects.

- Defined Project Management/Project Safety/Project Execution/Project Procurement/Project Document

Control PLANS for large projects.

- Established E.R.P. protocol with integrated software.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

B.Sc. Civil Engineering - Al-Hikma Jesuit University

OSHA-MIOSHA/ Multiple Health & Safety Programs, CPR/AED certified, Safe2Work

REGESTRATION

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia

REFERENCES

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