Ahmed Kandeel
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Profile
A successful Civil and structural Engineer with an extensive career managing various functions including QA, HSE and IMS (Integrated Management Systems of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & OHSAS 18001) design, implementation and auditing with Tier 1 heavy construction and real estate companies.
Projects have included multimillion dollar roads and bridges projects, infrastructure networks and plants projects, airports, marinas, residential, commercial as well as industrial buildings projects, on both Contractor and Client side.
Integrated Management Systems (IMS) experience included effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, auditing, documentation and preparing Manuals and Procedures as well as data management.
Posses strong commercial skills that are supported by considerable trainings and certifications including ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH and OHSAS 18001-2007 and IMS auditing as well as PMP.
Work History
QHSE Manager
KOINONIA Enterprises Pty Ltd July 2021 – Present
Develop and maintained the ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001:2015 and AS/NZS 4801: systems in accordance to applicable legislations, Clients and Sites’ requirements.
Plan and conduct Internal Audits and Management Review Meetings to verify the effectiveness of QHSE Systems and plans and to ensure that any Preventive/Corrective Actions are resolved promptly.
Liaise with Directors and Project Managers on all matters relating to QHSE.
Quality Assurance and WHS Manager
Cyclo Construction & Fit out Group Pty Ltd February 2020 – September 2021
Establish, document and develop processes and maintained the ISO 9001-2015 system in accordance to applicable legislations, Client and Projects’ requirements.
Plan and conduct Internal Audits and Management Review Meetings to verify the effectiveness of the QA System and plans and to ensure that any Preventive/Corrective Actions are resolved promptly.
Assessing sub contractors' / suppliers' ability to meet Quality and WHS requirements of projects.
Prepare and update Projects’ QA and WHS Plans and ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plans).
Liaise with Project Managers as well as external parties on all matters relating to the QA and WHS, including Client and/or third-party audits.
Site Coordinator
G & Z Form Group Pty Ltd May 2018 – December 2019
Organize and direct formwork activities of a residential project site.
Technical Manager, QHSE Manager, IMS MR
S.I.M.I. Contracting, LLC January 2017 – March 2017
S.I.M.I Contracting LLC specialises in infrastructure networks, services, road works, and civil infrastructure, acting as the main contractor for clients and consultants including Mott MacDonald, Hyder and ACG.
Duties
Responsible for the management of the Technical Department Engineers, QS and draughtsmen.
Maintained the IMS according to ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards and other applicable legislations.
IMS Management Representative – Acting QHSE Manager
M.A.K. & Sons, LLC September 2011 – January 2017
M.A. K. & Sons is Tier 1 international contracting company with a variety of commercial interests and revenues estimated at USD$3.3 billion.
Duties
Established, documented and developed processes and maintained the Integrated Management Systems (IMS Manual and Procedures) in accordance to ISO 9001-2008, 14001-2004 & OHSAS 18001-2007 and applicable legislations and Projects’ requirements.
Planned and led Internal Audits and Management Review Meetings to verify the effectiveness of the IMS and Projects’ Quality and HSE plans and to ensure that Preventive/Corrective Actions are resolved promptly.
Assessing sub contractors' / suppliers' ability to meet Quality and SH&E requirements of projects and updating list of approved sub contractors / suppliers.
Prepared and updated Tenders’ and Projects’ QA/QC and HSE Plans and ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plans).
Mentored, provided assistance and guided Projects’ teams with QA and HSE responsibilities, planning and conducting trainings and regular toolbox talks, HSE inductions and training and competency assessments, accidents and incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Coordinated, recorded and managed QA and HSE objectives and KPI’s of continuous improvement for the Company’s Projects/Sites and Departments, maintaining effective measurement and data, collation of quality and safety related records and updating reports to the top management and for future reference/use.
Liaised with Project Managers and Site staff as well as external parties on all matters relating to the IMS, including Client and/or third party audits as well as risk management for project execution.
Identified workplace and site risks, hazards and environmental impacts and establishing relevant controls, conduct root cause analysis and incident investigations..
Achievements
Successfully managed the redesign and implementation of the companies IMS Manual, supporting procedures and Work Instructions leading and guiding Company’s IMS team members,
Successfully maintained the certification of the company for 10 years throughout periodic, certification and recertification external audits and in full compliance to statutory and contractual obligations..
Projects
Infrastructure Works for Emirati Neighborhood in Zayed City – Package 4 - Abu Dhabi - $US 201 - Ground investigation & Improvement, Roads, Infrastructure; Power, Potable & Fire Water, Sewerage, Irrigation and Street Lighting works..
Shiebat Al-Watah Development for National Housing Area (Zone A) – Al-Ain - $US 125 - Road, Sewerage, Street lighting, Power, Telecommunication, Irrigation w/ Pumping Station, Water and Hard & Soft Landscape works..
Widening and Upgrading of Al-Ain - Dubai Road to Dual 4-Lanes Highway – Al-Ain - $US 305 - Demolition, re-construction/ widening of bridges, culverts, with relocation of utilities..
Upgrading of Al-Salam Street - Eastern Corniche Road - Contract No. 2 - Abu Dhabi - $US 226 - Construction of 2 underpasses of 975m length and 41.4m width along Al-Salam Street..
Al Maktoum Intl. Airport - Dubai Logistic City HQ & Office Park - Dubai - $US 399 - Commercial Buildings; Construction of Dubai Logistic City (DLC) HQ & Office Parks
Senior Technical Engineer – Acting Technical (Engineering) Manager
M.A.K. & Sons, LLC September 2007 – January 2017
Operational Management of the Technical Department, including Tenders (bids), Procurement, subcontractors and suppliers management, Contracts and Client liaison management.
Manage, receive/download and review Tender documents, review designs, prepare technical submissions, including Method Statements, executive summaries and highlighting contractual obligations.
Managed and reported progress of works ensuring all works were in line with project milestones, plans and schedules and prepared weekly and monthly Contracts’ review reports.
Achievements
Successfully managed over 400 tenders for a wide range of projects.
Registered the Company at the highest rank with all Government Authorities and private developers.
Senior Technical Department Engineer
EMAK Marsa Alam Group of Companies November 1998 – August 2007
As Technical Department Senior Engineer of the Group, I was responsible for the following;
Invite and register Consultants / Engineers for preparation of Master Plans and the design of works, Invite Contractors for Tenders and execution of works,
Review and coordinate designs and drawings between different consultants/designers,
Prepare Tenders Documents in coordination with appointed Consultant,
In-house design of works such as roads, urban development and parcelization, infrastructure networks and plants, including drawings (drafting) and preparing Bills of Quantities, conditions of contract and the rest of Tender documents,
Arranging and direct Consultants and Contractors site visits and pre-bid meetings,
Coordinate tenders openings (technical and commercial proposals), prepare evaluations and comparisons for management decision..
Conducting Internal and 3rd party QA and HSE audits..
Accomplishments:
Design, construction supervision and furnishing of equipment and preparation of Group's Material Testing Laboratory building, as well as operating,
Graphic Design of marketing material for the Testing Lab and the Group's stone crusher,
Establishment of the Group’s lands and utilities GIS applications and maps,
Procurement, coordinating designs and following-up on the following Project;
Marsa Alam Airport, all stages, Airside works, $US 20.8 Million
Marsa Alam Airport Main Terminal and Ancillary Buildings and Landside works, $US 17 Million
Marsa Alam Intl. Marina, $US 11.7 Million
Port Ghalib Tower Village and Sports Club, Various values
EMAK Marsa Alam Group's Staff Camp, Various values
All Soil Investigation, flood protection, surveying works, roads works, infrastructure networks and plants design and execution Consultants’ and Contractors’ Tenders and Contracts..
Site Manager, Road Concrete Paving Unit
The Arab Contractors – Osman Ahmed Osman & Co. August 1997 – July 1998
Site Manager for the Egypt Air Engineering Base Project - 200B; a Steel Structure workshop for maintenance of wide body aircrafts.
Responsible for all Site and office works activities, attending meetings with the Main Contractor and the Engineer, Store stock control, Subcontractors, personnel and equipment management..
Civil Engineer
Egyptian Army Corps of Engineers Jan 1996 - Mar 1997
Execution of Wadi Al-Natroun (Cairo) - Al-Alamain (North Coast) Highway project..
Education & Training
Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Structural Engineering October 1996 – June 1998
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Hons.) October 1989 – June 1995
PMP Exam Preparation– Cambridge Education Centre - October 2016
Contracts Management and Administration (FIDIC 1987/99 based) – 3Fold Training Centre - September 2016
Nominated Subcontracting under FIDIC 1999 Red Book – 3Fold Training Centre - September 2016
ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor - TüV NORD - March 2016
NEBOSH IGC - ASPIRE Training Centre - October 2014
Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Internal Auditor– DNV GL - March 2010
OHSAS 18001-2007 Transitional Course - DNV GL - November 2008
INTERGRAPH GioMedia Professional, Version 5.2 - Intergraph - June 2004
Primavera Enterprise, Version 3.5.1. - Primavera Systems - March 2004
Cost Control of Engineering Projects - AUC Engineering Services - October 2003
SAP 2000 - SCADD Education Centre - June 2002
ISO Internal Auditing - SGS - September 2000
Advanced Primavera - ICS - December 1998
Referees
Barry Mikhael
Director
Koinonia Enterprises
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Carl McKay
General Manager
Cyclo Group
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Mohamed El Khashab
Construction Manager
G&Z Form Group
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