Ahmad Youssef

Project Manager – (PMP)® - RMP

E-mail: adtnso@r.postjobfree.com DUBAI- UAE Mob. 009*********** OBJECTIVE Project Director with architectural engineering degree and extensive experience in architecture, structure and project management seeking a new challenge as a Project Construction Manager/Director or related positions.

Professional Projects Manager with architectural background and 20 years’ experience (14 in UAE. 3 in Saudi Arabia & 3 in Syria) in design, Project management, supervision and construction of multi-story, high rise buildings (up to 86 floors), hotels, housing projects and various commercial constructions with extensive experience in interior works and wide knowledge in MEP& Structural works, claims, delay analysis planning, FIDIC, design management, possess management and leadership, having the required computer literacy, management tools, creativity and problem- solving competency.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Engineering - Architectural Engineering, Tishreen University- 1996- 2002, Lattakia, Syria (5-years degree).

COURSES

• Delay Analysis Course 2019

• Primavera Advanced Course- June 20l4.

• Project Management Professional PMP. (2006)

• FIDIC I999 conditions of contracts Certificate - 2013.

• Green Building course.- 2013

Computer programs AutoCad 2018, Primavera, Microsoft Office, Aconex. PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

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ENGINEERING

EXPERIENCE

Project manager Feb 2021 till today

Kling Consult

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Projects:

• CRS Inter Continental Residence Suites - Business Bay – Dubai

• CPH Crown Plaza Hotel - Business Bay – Dubai

Reporting to project director following sites and projects operations, contracts administration, client management, procurement management, cost management, budget, progress monitoring Authorities approvals, attending meetings as company representative, decision making ….etc. Project Director February 2017 - January 2020

Al Ghurair Properties LLC- Al Ghurair Group

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Munjed Al-Alami -

• Reporting to VP. & Group CEO.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Responsible for 1.5 Billion AED Budgeted cost.

• Design review for all structural, architectural and MEP throughout all design stages till project completion.

• Project management support and coordination with Al Ghurair Mall management for REEL Cinema projects.

• Mall refurbishment of the Cinema area, attached halls, walking routes, halls, entrances and adjacent facilities services.

• Performing detailed engineering review of all works for compliance with applicable rules, regulations and contract commitments. Interacting with contractors and consultants to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.

• Preparing monthly executive and cost summary along with overall progress presentation.

• Provide expert support to the design and Construction team during all phases of the projects with design related and prime issues.

• Achieved recognition for having highest percentage on time for project completion.

• Negotiating contracts and quotations with vendors.

• Progress monitoring and cost control. Responsible for AG - Phase -3 (18 projects) starting from design stage AED with approximate budget of 1.8 Billion.

• Design Management and tender documents technical review.

• Liaise with the Authorities DM, DEWA, and DCD for projects design stage requirements.

• Directing our consultants (TEC, MSM & A&B) to achieve AG design criteria.

• Tender processing, Contractors evaluation, negotiations, contractual conditions till award of projects after CEO approval. Handling payments, nominations and contractual correspondences.

• Finalizing all variations VO\EOT. PC items and provisional sum items.

• Attending progress meetings as Client Representative.

• Achieved recognition for having highest percentage on time for project completion and contributing to reducing the backlog in the structure group Site visits and mock ups follow up and approvals.

Projects list in Dubai- UAE :

1. Al Barsha Zone :

- Plot no. 373-371 (G+6+R)

- Plot no. 373-468(3 Villas)

- Plot no. 373-477( 5 Villas)

- Plot no. 373-1091(16Villas)

- Plot no. 373-9345 (30Villas)

- Plot no. 373-9349 (20Villas)

- Plot no. 373-1094 (2B+G +6F+R)

- Plot no. 373-4542 (2B+G+6F+R)

2. Al Warqa’a Zone:

Plot no. 421-284 (B+G+6F+R )

Plot no. 421-579 (B+G+6F+R )

3. Al Qusais Zone:

- Plot no. 232-6177 (G+2P+12F+R)

- Plot no. 232-237 (G+2P+12F+R).

Project manager - Senior Architect March 2016 - January 2017 Al Gurg Consultants Faisal Abdullah ALG- Dubai, UAE

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Bassam Abdullah -

• Liaise with the Clients and their representatives.

• Advising Client for all technical and contractual issues.

• Liaise with design team, Contract team and concerned Authorities.

• Negotiating contracts and quotations with vendors.

• Progress monitoring and cost control.

• Provide support to the Construction Management team during the construction phases of the projects with design related and prime issues.

• Handling all contractual issues, letters and variations.

• Implementing cost savings and value engineering in coordination with stalk holders.

• Working program check and approval.

• Provide support to Client operations during the project close out and warranty periods.

• Leading the Supervision team for all civil activities and material quality in addition to full co-ordination with MEP works.

• Ensure / control the project's quality aspects, articulate and possess the necessary determination for the success of the projects as a competent team manager.

• Finalizing all variations. PC items and provisional sum items.

• Reviewing Contract documents. Drawings and specification and co-ordinate with all sub-contractors the execution of the projects and drawings and specification and ensure compliance with contract obligations and regulations of local authorities.

• Site Works Supervision and Main Building Works (Sub-structural, Super- structural, Finishing Works).

• Activities Coordination. Instruction. (Material. Shop Drawings and method statement) Approval. Correspondence, Reports, Authority, Progress Meeting, interim Payments.

• Contract Variations and payments certificates.

• Supervising projects from letter of acceptance to defect liability certificate. Projects list in Dubai- UAE :

Ministry Of Environment Building Dubai - 1B+G+4 Floors. Offices (Client: Ministry Of Environment)

Project Value: 86 million AED.

Senior Architect January 2013 - December 2017

Islamic Architects Consulting Engineers – Dubai, UAE.

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Mr. Ghandy - adtnso@r.postjobfree.com

• Liaise with the Clients and their representatives.

• Raising NCR and answering RFI'S about site problems to solve any issues arising.

• Coordinating between activities as per site progress.

• Supervision over site for architectural details at buildings.

• Checking building materials, external finishing, fit out activities, and internal finishing.

• Attending progress and quality meetings as consultant representative.

• Supervision of main contractors and sub-contractors.

• Checking shop drawing and architectural details.

• Preparing & checking shop drawing and architectural details.

• Supervision over site for architectural details at buildings.

• Checking building materials, external finishing, fit out activities and internal finishing.

• Follow up buildings specification.

• Co-operate with contractors, sub- contractors and materials supplier Projects list in Dubai- UAE :

• B2B Tower — Business Bay — (3B+G+3P+19 Floors).

Offices Tower (Client: Private)

Contractor: Bin Laden Group, Project Value: ~120 million AED.

• TAMANI ARTS OFFICES TOWER (3B+G+3P+16 Floors ), Contractor: KELE Contracting, Project Value: ~180 million AED.

Senior Architect-Finishing Construction manage November2009 – November2012 Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting – Abu Dhabi, UAE.

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Awad Al sallak -

• Coordination between all sub-contractors including Interior Designers /ID Packages contractors.

• Handing over 10 mock up villas to TDIC & KEO & OTAK.

• Creating shop drawings & architectural details with junior architects and draftsmen.

• Raising RFI'S about site problems to solve any issues arising at site.

• Coordinating between activities as per site progress.

• Coordination with all landscape and infra-structure contractors.

• Coordination between architectural, structural& MEP drawings.

• Follow up site progress especially architectural works.

• Attending quality control meetings & coordination meetings as AJB representative.

• Supervision over site for all works to maintain best quality as specification and design drawings...

• Submitting and obtaining approvals for building materials, external finishing, fit out activities & internal finishing in coordination with procurement team.

• Executing 120 villas as finishing construction manager.

• Liaise with the Clients, Consultants, Sub-Consultants and their representatives. Projects list in Abu Dhabi - UAE :

Saadiyat Beach Luxury Villa’s (356 no’s), (G+1 Floor), Saadiyat Island, Project Value: $1.3 billion ( All phases ).

English, Arabic

UAE driving licence

Senior Architect January 2006 - October 2009

Engineering Consultants Group ECG - Dubai, UAE

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Sarkees Manoke -

• Liaise with the Clients and their representatives.

• Advising Client for all technical issues.

• Liaise with design team, Contract team and concerned Authorities.

• Raising NCR and answering RFI'S about site problems to solve any issues arising.

• Coordinating between activities as per site progress.

• Supervision over site for architectural details at buildings.

• Checking building materials, external finishing, fit out activities, and internal finishing.

• Attending progress and quality meetings as consultant representative.

• Supervision of main contractors and sub-contractors.

• Checking shop drawing and architectural details. Main architect and client coordinator for renovation of (G+8 floors) residential building to ZiQoo Hotel Apartments:

• Preparing and creating all tender documents for ZiQoo hotel apartments.

• Coordination with client representative of ZiQoo Hotel.

• Coordinating all changes and design issues with SPACE DESIGN – Japan.

• Preparing & checking shop drawing and architectural details.

• Supervision over site for architectural details at buildings.

• Checking building materials, external finishing, fit out activities and internal finishing.

• Follow up buildings specification.

• Co-operate with contractors, sub- contractors and materials supplier Projects list in Dubai- UAE :

• Ocean Heights Tower (86 floors). Super Luxury flats. Dubai Marina, project value: ~650 million AED

(Client: DAMAC Properties)

• Discovery Gardens,(G+4, G+5, G+8 & G+9), project Value: 4 billion AED.

(Client: Nakheel Properties)

Architect October 2003 - December 2005

Professionalism House - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Mr. Haitham

• Meeting owners and advising them about most suitable building materials.

• Preparing shop drawings, architectural details.

• Meeting contractors, sub-contractor, and materials suppliers.

• Supervision over site for villas.

• Selecting building materials fit out finishes, and furniture. Projects: VIP Villas for Private Saudis.

Architect December 2002 - November 2003

Professionalism House - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

(Permanent Full Time: 40 hours per week)

Supervisor Info: Mr. Suhail Dayob

• Design for G+12 & G+14 towers, Hemaimeem Airport.

• Checking building materials, external & internal finishing, marbles, paints, ceramic, etc.

• Follow up buildings specification.

• Checking shop drawing, details for extensions, and new buildings. Projects: Designs for G+12 & G+14 towers + Hemaimeem Airport ID package. Languages : Arabic native + English

Driving licence : UAE driving licence.

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