Structural Steel Project Manager

ALI ELDARSA

Steel Structural Engineer

** **** ** *******, ****** Thérèse, Québec, Canada, J7E2B9

Contacts: +1-438-***-****

E-mail: ad5q9s@r.postjobfree.com, ad5q9s@r.postjobfree.com Presenting over 27 years of work experience in Structural Steel construction across Aviation, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, industrial, and residential projects Extensive working experience in Consultancy, EPC Contractor and Client domain across KSA, Qatar, Lebanon, USA, and Canada, having contributed to multi-billion dollar EPC projects. Proven ability to handle post contract project life cycle through the stages of planning, engineering, procurement, subcontracting, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Adequate experience in pre-contract engineering of projects including estimation and costing. Track record of delivering projects within budget, quality & timeline parameters; closely working with client, consultants, vendors & project management team. Core Competencies

Planning & Scheduling

Construction Engineering

Tech Submittals Review

Construction Management

Site Administration

Quality Inspections

Site Safety Management

Contracts & Claims Mgmt

Proposal Engineering

Project Coordination

Relationships Management

Team Building & Leadership

Professional Synopsis

• Expertise in structural steel construction for mega EPC projects with extended experience in equipment and building MEP works, as well as construction and maintenance of industrial and residential establishments

• Experienced in mobilizing equipment and logistics at project site, resources planning & organization, activity scheduling, supervision of construction programs, submittals management, schedule monitoring, progress management, resolution of construction issues, vendors/subcontractors management, progress reporting, and expediting client/consultant deliverables

• Deft at directing, monitoring and controlling site construction activities with large construction team and subcontractors, while ensuring time procurement and strict compliance with specifications, safety and project quality plan

• Strong exposure in quantity take off, project estimation, finalization of specs, and techno-commercial proposal preparation

• Proven leadership and team management skills, ability to communicate with all levels of people internal or external to the organization, and raise performance levels through coaching, mentoring and problem solving Experience Summary

Project Manager Pointe Claire Iron Works, Baie D’urfeé, Québec, Canada 2024 – Present

• Perform all necessary tasks of estimating, pricing, and completing tender for the production and installation of miscellaneous metal and structural steel.

• Manage structural steel projects to ensure timely, effective, efficient, and economical execution; including managing projects’ time lines, procurement process, billing, project site personnel, change orders (extras) management, client and client relations.

• Plan and manage the operations, installation, and production during the different stages of the execution of various projects.

Site Manager Travail Global, Montreal, Canada 2022– 2023

Job Profile

• Represented Travail Global in managing and supervising 75 employees at Dollarama’s main distribution center. Project Manager Cree Construction and Development Company - Beauce Ville, Quebec, Canada 2021 – 2022 Project Title : Construction of Residential Building – Block D (Modular Construcion) Client: Hydro Quebec

Job Profile:

• Reviewed the scope of work of prefabricated building and prepared preliminary planning

• Managed and controlled the fabrication, transportation, and construction of the building consisting of 45 modules

• Estimated resources requirements for the project including staff and construction equipment

• Ensured fabrication / installation works are executed in line with approved shop drawings, work schedule, budget, and safety plan

• Planned / scheduled priorities in line with the sequence and monitored and controlled progress

• Ensured approved fabrication and installation work procedures and ITPs are thoroughly implemented including safety

• Participated in safety, progress, and quality site visits and meetings

• Co-ordinated with client representatives and kept them informed of construction status including area of concerns

• Maintained demobilization plans of the workforce and plant as the project progresses in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and utilization of plant

Freelance Project Manager (Structural Steel / Renovation Projects) Montreal, Canada 2018 – 2021

Project Title: Various renovation / structural steel projects (warehouses, apartments, retail shops, restaurents, etc) Job Profile

• Represented clients in the supervision of various renovation projects to ensure works are executed and completed safely as per plans, work schedule, and budget.

Senior Project Engineer (Structural Steel)

Dar Alhandasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) – Jeddah, KSA 2012 – 2018 Project Title: King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project Client: General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Contractor: Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)

Contract Value: 12 Billion USD

Job Profile

• Led site engineers and inspectors in supervising the construction of steel structures (passenger terminal building, multistorey car park, air trafic control tower, main rescue fire fighting facilities) in accordance with approved shop drawings, work schedule, and HSE standards

• Kept client representative updated on work progress and areas of concern

• Attended weekly management meeting (Progress, Quality, and Safety)

• Reviewed method statement, ITP, work schedules, and ensured all documentations within section are properly controlled

• Monitored contractor's construction equipment and manpower and advised on any shortage

• Reviewed contractor's monthly progress invoice and recommended for processing by client

• Led site staff in final inspection and preparation of punch list Site Manager (Structural Steel Erection)

Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. – Jubail, KSA 2011 – 2012 Project Title: Jubail Export Refinery Project (Coker Unit - Package 4) Main Contractor: Chiyoda Petro Star Samsung Saudi Arabia (CPSA) Client: Saudi Aramco Total Refinery & Petrochemical (SATORP) Contract Value: 700 million USD

Job Profile

• Represented subcontractor for structural steel works (Derrick Structure, Pipe Racks, Shelters, Equipment Platforms, etc)

• Handled and controlled construction resources for complete structural steel works to finish within schedule, budget, project specifications and up to safety standards

Project Engineer/Section Engineer (Structural Steel Erection) Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) –Ras Laffan, Qatar 2007 – 2011 Projects Handled

• 2009 – 2010: Project: Common Cooling Water Project - Phase II (CCW 2) Client: Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Contract Value: 600 million USD

Role: Project Engineer (Structural Steel)

• 2008 – 2009: Project: Shell Pearl GTL Project

Project Management Contractor: KBR - JGC

Client: Qatar Petroleum / Shell

Contract Value: 19 Billion USD

Role: Section Engineer (Structural Steel)

• 2007 – 2008: Project: Qatar Gas Expansion Project Main Contractor: Chiyoda - Technip JV

Client: Qatar Petroleum / Exxon Mobil

Contract Value: 9 Billion USD

Role: Section Engineer (Structural Steel)

Job Profile

Project Engineer (Structural Steel Erection)

• Reviewed the scope of work for structural steel activity (Pipe Bridges & Platforms) and prepared preliminary planning

• Implemented accurate and timely reporting system for structural steel progress and forecasted for resource requirements

• Monitored structural steel erection including pipe bridges' critical lifts to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, method statements, and permit and safety procedures

• Maintained demobilization plans of the workforce and plant as the project progresses in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and utilization of plant

• Communicated and followed up with procurement and engineering departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and site technical problems are resolved and relevant documentation are transmitted to site for immediate implementation

• Ensured punch list items are cleared and client handover is satisfactorily concluded Section Engineer (Structural Steel Erection)

• Implemented method statement and ITP within section including safety for pipe racks, equipment shelters, platforms, etc.

• Estimated resources requirements for the section including staff and PMV and ensured mobilization with Manager

• Planned / scheduled priorities in line with the sequence and monitor progress

• Co-ordinated site engineers’ activities and ensured structural steel erection in line with drawings, specs, and schedules

• Informed site engineers / supervisors of safety requirements and ensured all relevant messages from management are passed and followed by all personnel

• Co-ordinated with client representatives and kept them informed of construction status including area of concern

• Ensured execution of field design changes in a timely manner, evaluated cost and time impacts, and controlled back charges Project Engineer (Structural Steel / Renovation Projects) Pepsii Cola – Beirut, Lebanon 2002 – 2007

Job Profile

• Managed construction projects to finish within specs, budget and time including installation of HVAC, plumbing & fire fighting systems, production equipment (boilers, bottle washers and conveyors, fillers and cappers, etc.), data, telephone and power networks, construction of new production facilities, structural steel warehouses and Bridges, revamp of administration offices, upgrade of existing facilities, flooring and waterproofing, and infrastructure works

• Checked and approved contractors' payments for all factory related projects

• Provided technical support and maintained projects' documentation including conceptual and detailed designs and layouts, shop drawings, red line mark-up / as built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, consultancy and contract agreements, schedules, etc.

• Defined contractor's scope of work for building maintenance projects, obtained & evaluated proposals, drafted service agreement, and ensured jobs completion to contract plans and specifications

• Drafted consultancy, contract, and turnkey agreements for several construction projects pertaining to metal buildings and production lines

• Procured design, construction, and maintenance services using Oracle Procurement Program

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for facilities like cold rooms, HVAC and plumbing systems

• Prepared and controlled yearly projects and maintenance budget for building MEP systems

• Supervised the execution of service contracts pertaining to elevators, motorized barriers & steel gates, motorized sliding doors

Previous Experience

1999 – 2002 Office Engineer (Pre-engineered metal buildings) Tulger Contracting Corporation, Whitestone, USA

• Handled quantity take off and specification review of all bids for pre-engineered steel buildings

• Designed and estimated costs of pre-engineered metal buildings using star building software

• Managed post contract technical and commercial functions as directed from time to time 1998 – 1999 Site Engineer (Structural Steel Erection) Consolidated Contractors Company, Jubal, KSA

Project Title: Safco II Ammonia Urea Plant Expansion Project (500 Million USD)

• Planned, scheduled, monitored and controlled structural steel works including urea handling system, elevated flare system, and cladding works in line with section plan and construction schedule

• Provided adequate training related to safety issues to foreman, charge hands, and subordinates 1998 Teaching Assistant (Process Dynamics and Control) Concordia University, Montreal, Canada Credentials

Education

• Graduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1997 – 1998

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1992 - 1997 Professional Development

• Anatomy of Engineering Project Management

• Advanced Negotiation skills

• Operation and Maintenance Contracts and Specifications Drafting

• Supervisor Specific Safety Training (OSHO)

• Risk Management, Planning and Scheduling

Computer Proficiency

• Fortran, C++, AutoCAD, MS Project, Premivera, MS Office Professional Affiliation

• Member of Order of Engineers & Architects – Beirut, Lebanon, since May 2001

• Member of Saudi Council of Engineers, since Nov 2012 Awards

• CCC Safety Award of the Month (SAFCO II Project, KSA - December, 1998)

• Qatar Petroleum Safety Awareness Award (CCW 2 Project, Qatar - June, 2010) Personal Particulars

• Date of Birth: December 12, 1971

• Languages Known: English, French, Arabic

• Nationality: Lebanese, Canadian

• Marital Status: Married

• Passport No: AG621821 valid till 09/02/2028

• Driving License: Canadian, Qatari & Saudi

References available upon request

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