Project Manager Construction

Rafic Diab

Mobile:1-248-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective

Fully fledged and academically qualified professional with proven track record in residential commercial construction project management. Seeking a project manager position with a leading organization that provides an atmosphere for mutual growth and benefit, where I will be able to create value and recognition by producing the best result for the organization. Professional Qualifications

● Simultaneously managing multiple residential/ commercial projects. Ensuring efficient operations and maintenance of quality standards and completion within approved budgets and timelines.

● Over 20 years of post-graduate professional experience of which 8 years as a residential project manager.

● Excellent communication skills.

● Management relationship with clients, contractors and consultants.

● The main point of contact between many levels within the company.

● Defining project scope, the resources, requirements and deliverable time.

● Preparing and administering project budgets, approving all expenditures and payroll.

● Continuously monitoring projects to ensure that risks are mitigated and the quality of service delivered meets agreed standards and meets customer expectations over the life cycle of projects.

● Ensuring compliance with government regulations. United States Experience

Detop LLC-Project Manager/Estimator

Michigan, USA

2021-Present

Responsibilities

● Leading and managing renovation of homes, completing over 150 renovation projects in the state of Michigan

● Analyzing proposals from subcontractors, comparing them to the project scope and making recommendations for awarding.

● Ensuring projects were completed in a timely and quality manner, within the budget

● Creating and managing renovation schedules

● Identifying cost improvements and ensuring successful execution

● Developing scope and plans for renovation projects according to the company standard D Holdings-Director of Projects

Michigan, USA

December 2019-2021

Self-employed property developer providing quality affordable houses to families and investors. Responsibilities

● Managing all aspects of the construction renovation process including budget, the bid process, project acceptance, quality of works, schedules, variation orders, invoices and expenditures and final handover.

Strategy Properties-Project Manager

Michigan, USA

2015-2019

Responsibilities

● Leading and managing renovation of homes, completing over 150 renovation projects in the state of Michigan

● Ensuring projects were completed in a timely and quality manner, within the budget

● Creating and managing renovation schedules

● Identifying cost improvements and ensuring successful execution

● Developing scope and plans for renovation projects according to the company standard Sardo Construction, Inc.- Project Manager

Michigan, USA

1997-2005

Projects

● Ford Motor Company (Plant expansion)

● Apollo Shopping Center

● Farmington High School

Responsibilities

● Overseeing and directing administrative and management staff to ensure projects are completed in a quality, timely and cost effective manner.

● Attending site visits/assessments and job site meetings.

● Obtaining comparative bids from subcontractors.

● Follow up on bids.

● Participating in the creation of accurate and realistic schedules and budgets.

● Establishing accurate cost breakdowns for invoicing purposes to allow adequate cash flow through projects.

● Overseeing and participating in the preparation of proper subcontract and purchase order agreements with competent subcontractors and vendors.

● Supervising and participating in the execution of change order proposals and claims including the compilation of necessary supporting documentation for time extensions.

● Reviewing schedules and cost reports regularly to ensure timely completion and efficient use of resources.

International Experience

Jumeirah Group/Dubai Properties- Senior Project Manager Dubai, UAE

2005-March 2015

Projects

● Jumeirah Beach Hotels: Rotana JBR, Sofitel JBR, Movenpick JBR, Crown Plaza JBR.

● Mina Al Salam:Room refurbishment.

● Dar Al Masyaf:Room refurbishment.

● Jumeirah Beach Hotel:Room refurbishment.

● Various Food & Beverage projects.

Responsibilities

● Leading the management of all project strategies and systems including budget, consultant teams, contractors, procurement and project scheduling on behalf of owning entities.

● Overseeing the management and monitoring the consultants and contractors working in the construction contract of the project. Monitoring and controlling all site activities to ensure the satisfactory completion of the projects and report to the client on a regular basis on project progress vis-a-vis project milestones, budgets, timelines. Conduct regular site visits during construction to ensure that all planned schematics are materialized accordingly.

● Ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, HSE standards and contractual requirements.

● Hold periodic meetings and schedule periodic on-site visits to verify status.

● Ensure the project is progressing according to plan and generate progress reports.

● Liaise with Project Procurement to ensure all contracts required to complete the projects are in place.

● Review bids and proposal and award contracts.

● Identify budget and schedule variations, issues and risks, assess impact and define action plans.

● Follow up on permits and licenses.

● Manage project contracts and ensure project compliance with terms and conditions.

● Perform final handover to asset operator.

● Monitoring all work executed, at all stages to ensure that an accurate and professional service is offered.

● Professional interface with other disciplines and clients.

● Negotiation revisions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients and contractors.

● Reviewing variations to the contract and approval of expenditures and payments to maintain cost control.

● Leading value engineering and cost saving tasks.

● Ensure owner’s interests are protected and risk of procurement & deliveries are mitigated/addressed on time.

● Capital planning including FF&E and OSE procurement schedule. Education

Masters of Science-Structural Engineering

Polytechnical Institute of Lvov - Lvov, Russia

1979-1985

Additional courses in Engineering and Construction Management Wayne State University - Detroit, Michigan

1992-1994

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