Project Director Systems Manager
Resume:
HASSAN ABDUL BAKI
PROJECTS, PLANNING & CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
Date of Birth: 30.12.1961
Place of Birth: Kuwait.
Nationality: Lebanese.
Education: - M.Sc. in Project Management (GPA= 3.93/4.0) The University of Texas at Austin, USA, 1985.
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Distinction)
Kuwait University, Kuwait, 1982.
Professional Memberships:
- Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects, Beirut.
- Saudi Council of Engineers.
Summary of Experience:
Accumulated 36 years of experience over a wide range of project management and engineering disciplines.
Developed in particular a diversified and thorough professional career in the following fields:
- Project Management.
- Contracts Management.
- Planning & Scheduling.
Possesses a broad working knowledge in in Project/ Contracts/ Planning Management, especially in the following fields:
- Managing (as Project Director) major construction projects, exceeding in value hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Preparation of different types of construction contracts.
- Analysis of claims and preparation of contractual defenses.
- Drafting contractual letters (in Arabic & English) following analysis, interpretation and interface of contractual clauses, schedules, correspondence, records and reports.
- Developing, updating and reviewing large-scale CPM networks, incorporating all logical interferences and interdependencies, and labor/ cost-loading activities (if and when needed) to optimize resources allocation.
Coordinated project teams by implementing integrated sets of project management tools, techniques and mechanisms.
Administered and practiced the complete cycle of development process in several projects starting from initiation, and passing through planning, scheduling, design, execution, and handing- over, including liaising with respective clients, consultants and contractors to fulfill project requirements in a timely and satisfactory manner, maintaining to this effect an optimum equilibrium of the major project dimensions (i.e., quality, cost and time).
Proficient in communicating statuses of projects to the Clients’ High-Management, by means of preparing and conducting presentations (namely on Power Point) that demonstrate project progress and performance, highlight issues of concern, and propose action plans and recommendations.
Well-acquainted with technical/ contractual reporting and writing skills (in Arabic and English). Page 2 of 5
HASSAN ABDUL BAKI
PROJECTS, PLANNING & CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
May 2015 – May 2018
Ruwad Civil Construction (RCC)
Project Director / Contracts Director
Responsible for the Planning and Contracts Management Department in the firm, overviewing the planning, scheduling and contractual aspects of construction projects, drafting and reviewing contracts, contributing to analysis of claims, and formulating thorough contractual letters (in Arabic & English) following the study and review of contractual clauses, schedules, correspondence, records and reports.
Responsible on site for the project and construction management of 2 major projects, namely Burj Al Khair Project and JCCI (Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry) New Towers Project, overlooking the project phases from planning, execution to completion, noting that the construction of the first one was officially completed and successfully handed over to the Client.
Preparing and following up implementation of integrated project management plans for the above projects to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Applying project control and contract management techniques to assess progress and monitor performance of the above projects.
December 2008 – April 2015
PMDC - Project Management and Development Company
Projects Director
Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects that were followed up by the firm.
Attending and resolving the planning and scheduling issues, using a variety of project management software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.
Addressing the contractual matters tackled by the firm, preparing to this effect contractual letters and reports, following an analysis and study of the contractual clauses, progress schedules, incoming/ outgoing correspondence, etc.
Managing a team of project management professionals, coordinating their efforts, and following up the assignments tasked to each of the team members. Worked on the following Projects:
Project Management Office (PMO) Services for the Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company (JDURC).
Wadi Al Asla Development, Jeddah.
Water Front Development, Jeddah.
Salman Bay Housing, Jeddah.
Al Thager Housing, Jeddah.
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HASSAN ABDUL BAKI
PROJECTS, PLANNING & CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
Old & Current Landfill Closures, Jeddah.
New Landfill Development, Jeddah.
City Centre Parking, Jeddah.
East Forest and Wet Land, Jeddah.
Light Rail Transport (LRT) Quick Start, Jeddah.
Contract Development for Dallah Healthcare Facility. October 1997 – December 2008
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) Dubai, UAE Senior Project Control Systems Manager
Assembling a variety of integrated multifaceted CPM networks for projects of different scales, and monitoring/ evaluating the progress of such projects by updating and reviewing the aforesaid networks (following an analysis of the actual data collected from the project sites).
Preparing the contractual letters that address the agreement-related issues raised during the execution of the projects.
Overviewing and following up the efforts of a group of professionals who were assigned planning/ scheduling/ technical tasks in relation to projects handled by the firm. Worked on the following projects:
Dubai International Airport Expansion (Concourse 2 and Terminal 3).
Jebel Ali International Airport, Dubai.
Airshow Expansion Development, Dubai.
Dubai International Airport Free Zone Facilities. September 1994 – October 1997
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) Doha, Qatar Senior Planning Manager
Contributed to the following projects:
West Bay Lagoon Development, Qatar.
Ras Laffan Housing Project, Qatar.
Coast Guard Naval Base, Kuwait.
Subbiyah City Logistics Campus Master Plan, Kuwait. Page 4 of 5
HASSAN ABDUL BAKI
PROJECTS, PLANNING & CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
April 1991 - September 1994
Kuwait United Construction Management, Kuwait
Projects Control Systems Manager
Following up the progress of different construction projects using a variety of project/ construction management techniques, ensuring to this effect compliance of the project stakeholders to the contractual and time/cost related aspects.
Handling the systems analysis of programs and software, utilized by the firm to address the planning/ scheduling/ technical aspects of the Project. June 1986 - August 1990
Kuwait University – Office of Vice Rector for Planning, Kuwait Planning Manager / Senior Civil Engineer
Addressing the management and technical aspects related to a portfolio of projects during the planning and construction stages.
Drafting reports and presentations to the High Management, illustrating the features of the projects proposed for the physical development plan of the university. October 1985 - June 1986
Ministry of Public Works – Studies, Planning & Follow-Up Office, Kuwait Planning Manager
Analyzing and reporting the progress status for a portfolio of projects followed up by the Office, after studying and reviewing the data received from the project sites.
Preparing graphical and scheduling reports to the Management, addressing and highlighting the issues faced by the projects, and proposing recommendations for remedying and rectifying such issues.
January 1983 - Aug 1984
Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait Engineering Research Assistant
Assisting a team of university professors who were tasked with addressing the planning, scheduling, contractual, and transportation related aspects of housing projects.
Contributing to drafting recommendations and proposals aimed at facilitating progress and delivery of housing projects.
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HASSAN ABDUL BAKI
PROJECTS, PLANNING & CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
Skills:
Program & Project Management.
Contracts Management & Negotiations.
Analysis of Claims and Preparation of Contractual Defenses.
Drafting Contractual Letters & Reports (in English and Arabic).
Packaging, Planning and Scheduling.
Design and Engineering Management.
Tender Administration, Bid Evaluation, Negotiation and Award.
Project Construction & Execution.
Project Control Systems.
Preparing and conducting presentations on Power Point.
Project Organization and Communication Flowcharts. Mobile & Email Address:
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