Senior Project Manager

Ammar Asghar

Location: Dubai (UAE)

Contact: +971-**-***-**** Email:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-asghar-a29b644/

Senior Project Manager – Real Estate Development I Luxury Villas I Hotels I Mixed-use I Retail Ammar possesses twenty years of expertise in cost management, construction project management, and design management, with a focus on high-profile, complex projects worked in top-tier developers, consultancy, and contractor organizations. A customer-focused and commercially astute leader known for successfully building, developing, and managing high-performing teams across diverse sectors, including retail, high-end residential, mixed-use properties, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Proven track record in overseeing all project delivery activities throughout the entire development cycle. Recognized for creating collaborative cross-functional relationships and effective communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Core Competencies

Leadership I Project Management & Delivery Strategy I Risk Management I Contracts Management I Feasibility & Fund monitoring I Tendering & Procurement I Design Management I Quality Management I Cost Management I Stakeholder Management I Value Engineering I Policy & Procedures Compliance I Health & Safety Management I Claims & Final Account Negotiation

Professional Experience

Lead Project Manager

PMC – Dubai (Providing cost and project management services) Feb 2023 - Present Responsibilities

• Liaising with key stakeholders to fully define project requirements and confirming appointment documents.

• Assist in tailoring the client brief and project execution plans to meet the project's unique needs.

• Managing the entire design process, including leading design teams, to create solutions that align with the client's budget and expectations.

• Responsible for managing and handling the process of obtaining approvals from local government authorities.

• Managing complex building contracts by actively ensuring that contractors/consultants adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract and confirming their compliance.

• Producing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs), managing and co-ordinating responses to technical queries/ requests for information.

• Reviewing tender returns, negotiating contracts, other appointment documents, and reporting to clients.

• Ensure compliance with project documentation, schedules, the master budget, and other related requirements.

• Produce reports that are appropriate for the specific stages of the project.

• Evaluating claims made by contractors for delays and collaborating with commercial team members to determine entitlement.

• Deliver projects while adhering to the risk, sustainability, and environmental guidelines established during the business case/client brief stage, while also prioritizing time, cost, and quality.

• Assessing the quality of work on-site and issuing instructions for rectifying any defects if needed.

• Monitor and provide updates on the contractor's progress in relation to the contract schedule.

• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor's work aligns with the requirements outlined in the contract. Senior Project Manager

JAS Concepts – Dubai (ID Fit Out) Dec 2013 – Jan 2023 Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the interior design and fit out process in line with design specifications, contract and best

• practice toward final handing over and to ensure it meets the stakeholders and end-user's needs and requirements.

• Ensure budget control and monitor changes in line with the set monthly budgets.

• Coordinate with procurement team and consultants for any design changes / variation including required document to administer the changes.

• Work on the fit-out details and define requirement(s) based on approved design, provide the subordinates and production with sufficient information about FF&E and fit out aspects to ensure the brand standards are achieved.

• Manage relevant deliverables by respective suppliers and subies and ensure coordination is in place with all other disciplines.

• Produce regular updates and status reports to the Projects lead on the progress of the projects works in progress.

• Coordinate with respective team direct reports, consultants, contractors, for works in progress like testing, commissioning, and provide recommendations for final acceptance of completed work.

• Monitor the management and quality of construction with clients/consultants at project site including material selection of finishes, fittings, and fixtures ensuring compliance to the approved design, specifications, budgets, and timelines.

• Coordinate with site safety personals to ensure compliance of all activities are as per the set HSE requirements.

• Keep track of all ID related issues, root causes, and corrective actions recommended or, taken to ensure closure in a timely manner; and ensured the Projects Lead and Department Heads, are informed of significant issues that may jeopardize the achievement of the project's time/budget.

• Managed projects: At TDM, Mall of Emirates, Box Park, City Walk 1 & 2, Lamer, Al Seef, Last Exit etc Projects Manager

Aventus Group – Dubai (Retail and Real Estate Developments) Sept 2011 – Oct 2013 Responsibilities

The responsibilities outlined involved leading and managing projects and programs as the primary point of contact for employers. This included managing the design process to meet the client requirements and expectations, compiling tender documents, and reviewing tender returns, negotiating contracts, and monitoring contractor progress against the construction program. Also was responsible for managing consultant teams to ensure compliance with the contract and liaising with local government authorities regarding approval requirements. Additionally, suggesting and reviewing value engineering proposals in coordination with the design team and senior management.

Assistant Project Manager

Al Sayer Group – Dubai (Retail and Real Estate Developments) April 2009 – Aug 2011 Responsibilities

As part of team was responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects, reporting to a Head of Projects. Supporting the development of client briefs and project execution plans and manage design teams to develop design solutions within budget. Ensured contracts are in place, oversee tendering and hiring of contractors, and chair project meetings. Managed timelines, risks, and reporting. Conduct feasibility studies, formulate project development budgets, and coordinate with finance for accounting and payments. Perform final handover to asset operators and have worked on major projects in retail, residential, and industrial property development. Tenant Coordination

Emaar Malls Group – Dubai (Retail Design and Delivery) Mar 2007 – April 2009 Responsibilities

Led a team of Retail Architects and MEP engineers to ensure the timely opening of malls, community centres, and mixed-use developments. Reviewed tenants' construction documents, coordinated with local authorities, prepared, and presented reports, and monitored project progress using KPIs. Administered assessments for projects and ensured compliance with established guidelines. Facilitated timely testing and commissioning of tenants' MEP installations, reviewed contractors' risk assessments, and worked on major projects such as Souk Al Bahar, Dubai Mall, Marina Mall and Residential Towers. Civil Engineer

CDM Smith – Dubai (Infrastructure Projects) Mar 2005 – Mar 2007 Responsibilities – Design supervision for infrastructural and engineering services projects for Discovery Gardens, Dubai bypass road and bridges project phase 2 and 3.

Site Engineer

Al Hamed – Abu Dhabi (Construction & Development of Real Estate Projects) Jan 2003 – Feb 2005 Responsible- For construction and engineering works at Uptown Mirdiff and Palm Jumeirah projects. Education & Professional Development

• BSc, Civil Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar 2002

• Schooling (O and A levels), Islamia English Intermediate, Abu Dhabi College, UAE

• Professional training and certifications: Certified Cost Engineer (CCE); 2008 o FIDIC Conditions of Contract and administration, claims and dispute resolution; 2014 o Contract Management & Impact of baseline approval on EOT; 2016 o Planning, sub- contracts, operations, financial valuation & supply chain; 2016 o Project Management Professional (PMP); 2019

• IT Skills: MS Projects, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Other: Member- Society of Civil Engineers

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