Key Skills
Project Planning & Control
Resource Management
Site & Construction Management
Quality Assurance & Control
Stakeholder Management
Safety Management
Contract Management
Liaison & Coordination
Reporting & Documentation
Achievement-driven professional, offering year on year success of spearheading entire gamut of tasks right from planning, monitoring, controlling phases of project lifecycle to overall inter-discipline coordination, administration and resource planning
Profile Summary
Versatile, accomplished & goal-oriented professional with 21 years of experience in managing construction, operations & maintenance of interiors of hotels, villas, shopping complex, cinemas and so on
Strategic planner with expertise in executing construction projects with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies; complying with safety & quality standards; possess capabilities of inspecting and analyzing the proposed construction project; visiting the site location to ensure that plan fits location and vice versa
An enterprising leader with expertise in construction operations for executing projects within cost & time norms; participating in project review meetings for evaluating project progress and development
Proven track record of following-up for getting authority approvals, issuing IR, RFI, CVI and preparing QA plan & implementing QC procedures while ensuring quality of on-site construction, materials and inventory
A Resourceful People Manager with expertise in directing cross-functional teams using interactive and motivational leadership that spurs people to willingly give 100% effort
Career Timeline
Education
B.E. (Civil Engineering) from Goa University, India
Work Experience
INTERIOR International Industries LLC, Dubai as Sr.Project Manager
Role:
Steering the successful roll-out of project operations entailing defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, budget review & approval, prioritizing tasks and identifying dependencies as per pre-set budgets
Performing the functions like construction supervision, coordination and review of survey, discussing design and drawings with consultants, quality control, mobilization of manpower, materials & equipment and cost control
Supervising the scope of construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordinating with site management activities
Negotiating and communicating with the sub-contractors, issuing material requests and placing orders for long lead items
Managing and resolving safety issues related to site, entire joinery plus fit out work supervision
Coordinating with sub-contractors for performing activities like gypsum partition, shop front, gas signages, graphic display, floorings and MEP works
Conducting QA &QC works and arranging site meetings with sub-contractors &suppliers
Assisting estimation department during pre-tendering works
Significant Accomplishments:
Supervised a high net-worth project worth DHS 215 millions including an esteemed set of clientele including Le Meridien, JLR, Royal Atlantis, Hilton.
Initiated timely execution of Hilton hotel project within budget; implemented cost control strategies such as (utilization of proper resources, motivation, documentation & monitoring) as well as effective estimates for site infrastructure
Efficiently and effective way using proper measures to improve operational efficiency; reduced incidence of errors such as delay in procurement and avoiding snags through the same
Created and modified details and specifications related to the project and as per the British standard that suits for individual project while adhering to respective county and state standards and norms
Managed contract vendors for construction of YSL @ Pearl Qatar & JLR in Middle East markets
Nov’16 – Feb’20
Previous Experience
Sept’06 – Oct’16
Dec’03 - Aug’06
May’99- Nov’03
Trainings
IT Skills
Personal Details
AATI Contracts LLC as Senior Site Manager
ARABTEC Construction (LLC), Dubai as Section Engineer
Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, Dubai as Senior Engineer
Completed trainings on:-
Stress Management
PMS Training
Group Development Programme
Project planning and scheduling
HSE & First aid
Software: AutoCAD R.14, Primavera P6
Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Operating Systems: Windows (XP/07/08)
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu, Konkani
Nationality: Portuguese
Passport Number: CB 276035
Driving License Details: Dubai
Address: 218 Harrow road Wembley
Marital Status: Married
Projects
At INTERIOR International Industries LLC
Worked on the projects with the following clients:
oLe Meridien Ile Maurice Hotel and resort refurbishment, Mauritius
oDubai Opera Sean Colloney Restaurant, Dubai
oRoyal Atlantis Hotel- Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
oAl Qasr Hotel and public area Refurbishment 2018, Dubai
oPresidential and Royal suites refurbishment work for Dubai properties
oHyatt Centric Public area fit out works at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
oAl Qasr Hotel room refurbishment 2017
At AATI Contracts
Worked on the projects with the following clients:
oLe Royal Meridien beach hotel in Dubai
oFlavors Restaurant@ Hilton Al Ain
oLe Meridian @ Al Aqua Beach Resort in Fujairah
oLatest Recipe@ Le Meridian in Abu Dhabi
oBritish Petroleum for AMBB
oQLG in Qatar
oYSL RETAIL SHOP IN Pearl Qatar
oVarious Luxury Villas in UAE
oJLR in UAE & Middle East
oAl Tayer Motors Showrooms in UAE
oOne & Only One Royal Mirage Summer Maintenance
oBin Sinha Pharmacy
oRoyal Mirage Staff Accommodation
oBloomingdales @ Dubai Mall
oLa Martina & Life Fitness for AKI
oBurj Dubai Residences- South Ridge
oBurj Dubai Residences- Phase ii
oNasa Multiplex Head Office
oDubai Mall/Mall of Emirates/Mirdiff City Centre
oLuxury shop in shop fit outs like Gucci/Kiehl’s /Armani/YSL/Areej etc
At ARABTEC Construction (LLC)
Project: Jumeirah Beach Residence (Sector –1)
Role: Section Engineer
Project: B+G+1, Luxury Villa for Mr. A. Huraiz
Role: Site Agent
At Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC
Project: A P J 5100 Dubai Convention Centre
Role: Senior Engineer
Project: Retail Refurbishment - Al Ghurair City
Role: Finishing Engineer
Project: Street Scape Works at AL Ghurair City (PHASE 1 & II)
Role: Site Agent
Project: Spinneys & Cinema Complex at AGC
Role: Site Agent
Project: Sahm Technology Office Fit Out
Role: Site Agent
Project: Emaar Office Fit Outs
Role: Project Head
Note: Please note that I have worked in Burj Khalifa world tallest tower for the period of 6 months as
Finishing manager in the year 2005
SIMON DIAS
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
~ Project Planning & Control ~ Construction & Site Management ~
Industry Preference: Retail/Fitout/Civil/Joinery
Location Preference: UAE/QATAR
ssdiasss@yahoo.com00971524410130
INTERIOR International Industries LLC as Sr. Project Manager
ARABTEC Construction LLC as Section Engineer
Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC as Senior site Engineer
AATI Contracts LLC as Senior Site Manager
2016-2020
2006-2016
1999-2003
2003-2006