Civil Engineer Projects Manager
Resume:
Wael Ghadban Contracts Manager – Projects Director/Manager
MS Civil Engineering
Address: Hamdan St., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Email Address: ******@*****.***
Mobile No.: 009**-**-***-****
Date of Birth: Sep 3rd 1958
Languages: Arabic and English
Nationality: Palestinian
Profile:
Contracts Manager / Projects Director with experience as Engineering Expert Witness at the Ministry of Justice and Abu Dhabi Judicial Department – UAE. Over 35 years of construction and contract management experienced in Airports, Hospitals, Hotels and Residential buildings. This is coupled with deep knowledge construction law and claim management based on FIDIC and UAE local Contract Conditions including EPC, Re- measured, and Design-Build Contracts. Additional knowledge and experience of cost controls, project’s progress analysis, quantity surveying, tender preparation, design and projects’ planning, and bids evaluation and awards. Qualifications:
Secondary Certificate: 1976 - Abu Dhabi Secondary School Abu Dhabi BS in Civil Engineering: 1981 - San Diego State University San Diego, California USA MS in Civil Engineering: 1983 - San Diego State University San Diego, California USA Experience:
Core Engineering Consultancy: Contracts Manager: 23 Dec 2021 till date
(Projects Manager)
Responsibility:
Managing Projects for DOPA (Department of Presidential affairs) relating to special building projects.
Ministry of Infrastructure Development: Contracts Manager: Oct 2016 till 23 Dec 2021
(Contracts Manager)
Responsibility:
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Managing contracts relating to infrastructure and building projects. Duties included:
The study the legalities of contracts and helping in negotiating terms and conditions.
Preparing tenders, Rfp’s, developing project proposals, performing quantity surveying, and estimating.
Reviewing budgets and timescales of projects.
Managing construction schedules and cashflow, variations, claims, and disputes.
On-site visits and overseeing project progress.
Drafting and reviewing memorandum of understandings and ensuring the proper suitability of contracts and proposals to the Ministry requirements.
Handle dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
Ministry of Justice and Abu Dhabi Judicial Department – UAE, Expert Witness with duties of studding, analyzing, investigating construction disputes then forward professional expert witness report to the Court with the possibility to attend court hearing in defense of the report.
Masri Engineering and Contracting, Abu Dhabi – U.A.E - Oct. 2014- OCt 2016
(Projects Manager)
Projects:
Delma and Sir Bani Yas Airports, Abu Dhabi - total Value 90,000,000.00 DHS Responsibility:
Managing Design-Build Project of 2 airports at Delma and Sir Bani Yas Island.
This included Delethalizations works for both airports where runway strip areas were covered by 10 cm subcase material that was transported by barges from the main land.
The Works included the remove one old ILS (Instrument Landing System) and replace PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) lights.
The runways' and aprons' pavements were evaluated mainly through the use of falling weight deflectometer and the PCN (Pavement Classification Number) value for the pavements of the two airports was established.
A complete design for the runway and taxiways, and apron AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) system was performed for Sir Bani Yas airport as part of the Contractor's assignment. During the project, a reassessment of storm water management system was done and a solution for managing storm water in Sir Bani Yas airport was designed and implemented.
Delma Apron's markings were strip removed and new marking configuration was designed and implemented. Additionally, we did modification works for Delma Fire Station, designed and constructed a fire station for Sir Bani Yas P a g e 3 7
Airport with a ramp connecting the ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) with the apron.
The works included the design a new Terminal Building (By GHD) for Delma Airport. A complete security boundary fences were constructed for both airports with new service roads.
Both airport were certified by GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) and all works done by MASRI Engineering were officially transferred to airport operation.
The project was over in 2 years and was completed without delays.
CORE Engineering Consultancy LLC, Abu Dhabi-UAE – 2012 to 2014
(Resident Engineer)
Projects:
Sweihan Airbase Development, Abu Dhabi- total Value 1,150,000,000.00 DHS Sheikh Khalifa Specialist Hospital, RAK- total Value 1,000,000,000.00 DHS Responsibility:
Sweihan Airbase Development, Abu Dhabi
Started in Oct 2012 and completed in Oct 2014, Sweihan Airbase project has included the Management, Supervision, Design Review and Construction of a large scale – Cat II/III Airport / Airbase including a new Runway, Taxiways, Aprons, Hangers, ATC, Accommodation Buildings, Sports Facilities, Community Kitchen and Laundry, Fuel Farm, District Cooling Plant, Field Hospital, Field Clinic, and other Support Facilities. This Project included a complete infra-structure network of utilities and roads. PMB asphaltic was extensively used for the pavement of runways, taxiways and aprons while HMA was used for the main truck roads and other service roads. Unreinforced Concrete Pavement was also used for parts of Aprons and Runways.
The runway is a precision instrument runways; it has dimensions of 3750 m x 60 m with 2 stopways; it's pavement is flexible except for the thresholds / touchdown areas, which were made from concrete. All AGL lights were inset LED lights except for edge lights where elevated types were used.
Core Engineering Consultancy duty was to supervise 4 main Contractors and other 7 contractors for the design review and construction of the airport. Responsibility:
Sheikh Khalifa Specialist Hospital, RAK
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Participate in the General planning, design, tendering and construction of variety of Projects.
Manage the Construction of Sheikh Khalifa Specialist Hospital (Cancer Treatment) – Ras Al Khaimah - UAE
Manage the tender preparation, evaluation, and construction of Rashid Omran Hospital - Ras Al Khaimah - UAE
Ensures successful and timely Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, Documentation, Commissioning, and handing over all the stated Projects.
National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels – 2009 to 2012
(Project and Contract Manager)
Responsibility:
Oversee the overall program for planning, design, tendering and construction of Hospitality Projects.
Oversee the construction of new hotels (Capital Center and MBT hotels at ADNEC) Construction aborted due to financial crises.
Tender Document preparation for Saydiat Hotel and Delux hotel.
Prepare RFP’s for Cost Consultants, Projects Managers, Architectural and ID Services.
Prepare tenders for existing facilities. Supervise the construction and ensure successful completion.
Attend to several pending claims at Abu Dhabi Court for court cases that were raised by contractors/consultants of previously completed projects.
Examines claims submitted by contractors and settle such claims after consulting with company CEO.
Hotel renovations including the construction and design review of Belgium Café at inter-Continental Hotel – Abu Dhabi
Urban Development Committee – Abu Dhabi-UAE – 2006 to 2009
(Projects Director)
Responsibility:
Ensures successful and timely Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, Documentation, Commissioning, and Taking over all UDC Projects.
Periodic progress reviews, cost tracking, contingency planning, chasing up engineering, deliveries, erection and commissioning activities, internal and external documentation.
Administration of Infra structure projects including Roads and associated utilities networks.
Coordination with Project and Construction Team of Consultants, Project Managers, Contractors and Cost Consultants.
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Responsible for adhering to the clauses and fine prints of the legal and commercial contracts.
Maintaining contractual obligations & monitoring customer inputs.
Attend to Variations, Claims and disputes and make settlement recommendations to the Committee.
Ensure timely and sequential dispatches of invoices.
Ensure timely payments for Contractors and Consultants.
Timely preparation and submission of costing reports, operational reports, budget cash flows, billing reports, etc. pertaining to projects.
Monitor the progress all submitted progress report from consultants and contractors. Projects:
Government’s Mega Projects of Residential, Commercial, and Institutional projects including:
Zayed City, Infra structure and construction of 588 villas
Ghyathi Residental Complex -Infra structure and construction of 768 villas
Hili Residential Complex Infrastructure+ 95 Buildings
Yahar Residential Complex Infrastructure Works + 420 villas
Salamat Residential Complex Infrastructure Works + 588 villas
AL-Jbib Camel Race Track
Mohd. Bin Zayed Stadium, Phase II
Food Control Authority Center Twin Towers (4B+G+M+26)
South Shamkha Infra structure for10,050 PLOTS
Labor City at Raseen,100,000 Beds
At Al Wathba 5000 villas
Construction of 21 Schools
Department of Civil Aviation- UAE- Airport Engineering, Operation & Maintenance -1985to2006
(Principal Civil Engineer)
Responsibility:
Project Planning;
Asphaltic Pavement and roads maintenance and construction
Runway, Aprons, Taxiway, and Roads Tender administrations and construction supervision.
Reviewing Design Proposals and Administering tendering and award cycles;
Managing a full site Construction Team.
Leading project meetings;
Contract Administration;
Delivering quality finished end product, to time and to budget. P a g e 6 7
Airport Projects included:
Airport Expansion, Aprons, Airport Pavements, Roads, Buildings, New Terminal, New Runway, Runway resurfacing, Apron and Roads resurfacing, Sports Facilities, Health Facilities, and Hospitality Projects.
Major Projects and Experience elements at Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Replacement and repair of AGL manholes reconstruction of the runway safety area.
Rubber removal and Remarking at Abu Dhabi and Al Ain airports and Bateen Airports.
Replacement of Joint at Abu Dhabi Airport.
Reconstruction and new construction of Fuel Chambers at Abu Dhabi Airport.
Relocating Aircraft stand at the main airport to accommodate the construction of new rotundas.
Reconstruction of Damaged pavement due to surface and deep settlement.
Additional safety road.
Blast fence for Abu Dhabi Airport Aprons.
Resurfacing of Apron- Facilities Building.
Resurfacing of and widening the main drop-off pick up Ramp.
Redesign part of TB to Construct New Departure Gate 3.
Redesigning parking lot to cater for New Departure Gate 3.
Resurfacing of runway and taxiways: Consultant was Dorsch and contractor was Strabag. For this project we had relocated the runway by using a taxiway strip.
Displaced the runway thresholds for Maintenance purposes.
Expanding the cargo apron: Consultant was Dorsch and contractor was Strabag
Designed and prepare the tender documents for the expansion of main apron to accommodate 9 more aircrafts
Designed and prepare the tender documents upgrading of the general aviation apron.
Design Review for New runway 2K + taxiways – Abu Dhabi Airport By HALCRO, PM was Parsons.
Design Review for the complete Parsons’ pavement renovation report.
Design Review New Satellite and apron: by ADP (Airports De Paris)
Design Review of Second runway: by ADP (Airports De Paris) / Halcrow
Design Review New ATCT by ADP (Airports De Paris)
Attending all the GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) requirement of airport licensing including coordinating such requirement with other sections of civil aviation.
Heavily involved with the ATC for implying safety requirements. P a g e 7 7
Tender Preparation and Construction Supervision for Terminal 2, Golf course, Police Training Center, Airport Clinic and Medical/ Doctors Rooms, Satellite expansion, and Airport Passenger Hotel.
Design Review and supervision of Terminal 3
Taking Over Certification of Al Ain Airport.
Al Qudus Contracting -UAE – 1983 to 1984
(Civil Engineer)
Projects:
Construction of Hamed Center / Abu Dhabi
Responsibility:
Site Management
Producing programs – long term / short term / detailed including the ability to report against any slippages / gains
Managing Subcontract and direct labor workforces
Correct requisitioning of materials and subcontractors
Graduate Assistant- San Diego State University – USA – 1982 to 1983
(Teacher Assistant)
Research Work in the field of Hydraulics and Hydrology Software Experience:
Programming Languages: FORTRAN and Visual Basic (5 & 6)
Structural Design Programs: STAAD pro, SAP Nonlinear, ROBOT Millennium, Prokon Structural Analysis and LEDFAA (pavement design).
Architectural programs: Floor plan plus, 3d Home, Auto Cad, 3d-MAX
General Computer programs: Microsoft office, Microsoft project, Paint shop pro. Skills:
Prime Dispute Memeber
Knowledge of FIDIC, JCT, and UAE new Modified FIDIC General Conditions
Currently writing a book called “Guide to FIDIC 1999 Red, Yellow and Silver books with Comparison to 2017 edition”
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