senior project manager

Philip F.Saleeba

Fit Out Construction Project Manager

Current Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai.

Nationality: Canadian.

Spoken Languages: English, French.

Preferred Sector: Construction.

E-Mail: *.*******@******.*** Phone: +971-*-****-****

Summary.

Over 15 years of Interior Design, Project management and Fit-out, look to lead all functions of construction project management including planning, ID Design, specs-approvals, F&B and FF&E of high end jobs. Substantial organized experience in the management of high end fit-out works in the international market.

The portfolio includes iconic and prestigious worldwide projects for VVIP's clients.

Lead and operate at ease for both, client side and contractor.

Technical Skills

Leadership. Negotiator. Perseverance. Specialist in Fast-track construction and delivery. Health and Safety. QA/QC, Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Value engineering. Speaks confidently in public settings. Negotiates situations effectively. Motivate others. Delegates tasks effectively. Sets organization goals. Powerful planning skills. Executes multiple tasks at once. Accurately forecasts outcomes. Identifies issues & develop solutions. Gathers information & assess current situations.

Computer Skills

AutoCAD. Photoshop. Microsoft Office. Microsoft Projects. Primavera. Aconex.

Experience

Company: Samsung C&T

Project: Dubai Parks & Resorts Project

Title: Senior Project Manager

Period: 11/2014 TO 06/2016

Lead an advanced balanced team of Project Managers & Contractors for procurement and achievement of a perfectly well done project. Liaison with Clients and coordination with Architects, Designers, Engineers, Commercial, Planners, Assigned and addressed Specialist Suppliers and Contractors.

Executed 6 Value Engineering and saved AED 56,000,000 for the client

Managing and achieving the Fit-out of a Multi-billion-dollar project comprising three theme parks and one water park Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, LEGOLAND Dubai, LEGOLAND Water Park and Lapita Autograph Collection Hotels.

Parts of my Duties:

Monitored the project risks and scope to identify potential issues and identified solutions to address in advance.

Escalated promptly any issues that may impact the operations.

Produced stage plans, highlighted reports, risk logs, requests for change.

Provided strategic direction during the implementation stages.

Managed client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service.

Acted fast on client feedback.

Monitored staff & team performance.

Company: Spazio Design & Build

Project: Presidential Palace Project of Abu Dhabi.

Title: Senior Project Manager

Period: 5/2012 TO 11/2014

Lead, achieved and managed all phases of the Presidential Palace Project PK4 & 5. Budget 1 Billion Dollars.

Managed around 6000 workers along with engineers, contractors and suppliers in order to deliver this iconic signature packages.

Company: Guide Woodworking INC, Mississauga, Canada.

Project: A diverse range of commercial and residential projects

Title: Senior Project Manager

Period: 11/2001 TO 05/2012

Provided project management, achievement and delivery on a diverse range of commercial and residential projects. Budgets ranging from $150K to $32M.

Restoration of the cruise Ship Royal Caribbean Majesty of the seas, Miami, USA.

Restoration of the Cruise Ship Royal Caribbean liberty of the seas, New York, USA.

Casinorama, Rama, Ontario, Canada.

Marriott Hotel Washrooms + public areas, downtown Toronto, Canada.

Sick kids hospital, downtown Toronto, Canada.

Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, Canada.

Mississauga Valley community center, Canada.

East Mississauga Community Health Centre, Canada.

Burnhamthorpe community center, Canada.

Malton community center, Canada.

60% of the BMO in Ontario (Bank of Montreal) Canada.

The Bay, Rideau, Ottawa, Canada.

RBC plaza, downtown Toronto, Canada.

Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre, Canada.

Vaughan Mills Mall, awarded interior contract from Ellis Don, Canada.

Pearson international airport, terminal 3.

New extension of MGM Studios, USA.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom villas, Orlando, USA.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Orlando, USA.

Christian Dior High end boutiques, Moscow, St Petersburg, Russia.

Restoration of Moscow Hotel, Lobby and 884 bedrooms and Washrooms, Moscow, Russia.

Daret el Kheyr castle, King Hussein sister castle in Jordan.

Holiday inn Hotel, Dune Centre, Beirut, Lebanon.

Dune center, Beirut, Lebanon.

Company: Turner Construction

Project: Sunset Beach Resort, Khobar, KSA.

Title: Senior Interior Designer.

Period: 01/1999 TO 11/2001

Lead Interior design and coordinate the finishing areas. Budget USD 4.2 M

Develop AutoCAD drawings, sketches and or Photoshop illustrations for work directives.

Review & approve contractors shop drawings, supervise contractor’s site activities, respond to contractor’s queries on architectural and interior finishes. Assist CM in the final inspection.

Company: MHL, Mouawad Headquarters.

Project: Private high end project

Title: Project Manager.

Period: 01/1994 TO 01/1999

MHL, Mouawad Headquarters.

MRT, Mouawad Residential Tower.

MMM, Triple M, Museum Robert Mouawad.

Restoration of the Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat, France.

Grand Hills Hotel, Lebanon.

Company: Ligne Roset

Project: Interior Design for commercial and residential projects.

Title: Interior Designer

Period: 01/1989 TO 01/1994

Analyzing the client's needs and goals.

Formulating design concepts that are functional, fiscally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.

Overseeing the interior design process including project budgeting and schedules.

Preparing working drawings and specifications for interior construction, space planning, materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures and equipment as per Ligne Roset standards.

Education

Ecole de Conde, France.

Master in Interior Architecture, Grade A.

Mastering FF&E, ID Design, Fit-out and Furniture creation.

Certifications

Certificate of excellence, Microsoft 2003.

Zar Wood finishing,1988-LA.

MMP, Managing Multiple Projects, 2005-LA.

Feng Shui Concept, 2006-NY.

Feng Shui Interior Design #72B112-NY.

Timber technical training courses TTC202-Orlando.

Tropical timber grading, Toronto.

Wood Species Course, Toronto.

FSC, Forest Management, Regional, national and International standards. Toronto.

Q-Mark for fire doors Chiltren, TMC-Abu Dhabi-UAE 2013.

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Awareness-Abu Dhabi-UAE 2013.

Awards

Turner construction Miracle Worker.

Turner construction First prize in skilled building finishes achievement.

Turner construction certificate of appreciation.

Christian Dior, Award of Appreciation.

Resume addendum and Portfolio provided upon request.

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