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Abu Dhabi, UAE +971-**-***-**** adtobr@r.postjobfree.com

Project Manager

Motivated and results-focused in my previous management position with years of experience spearheading complex projects for urban and suburban environments including, residential, civic, and recreational projects for private companies and federal entities. Possess a combination of business acumen, team leadership, and Information Technology skills. Ability to foresee and eliminate project deficiencies while complying with budget and time constraints. Bilingual in Arabic and English with basic knowledge of French. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Visio, AutoCAD, Tunnel MEP (SCADA-user), MS Project, Nagios(user), OMNIA (user), ACONEX and other ITS system-wide hardware and software.

Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Supervision

ITS & Utilities Infrastructures

ITS Corrective Maintenance

Full Life Cycle Management

Budgeting & Cost Forecasting

Stakeholder Communication

ITS Preventive Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Documentation & Reporting

Workflow Coordination

Business Intelligence

Professional Experience

Al Manzool, Abu Dhabi UAE 2020 - 2022

Assistant Marketing Engineer, Director General

Assisted Projects teams in preparing baseline plans and strategies to promote company’s projects.

involved all relevant internal stakeholders (AAM, ADM, AAADC, ADDC, ASSC, ET, DU, ADGA) and managed the relationship with the client.

Performed risk management to minimize potential risks.

Established and maintained relationships with third parties/vendors.

Created and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Met with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarified specific requirements of each project.

Ensured resource availability and allocation.

Tracked project performance and analysed the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

Met budgetary objectives and made adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.

Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.

Used and continually develop leadership skills.

performed a root-cause analysis of the problem.

TRANSPOGROUP, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain UAE 2010 - 2019

Resident Engineer

Improved the knowledge on the Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), (V2I) & (V2V) research with ITS Infrastructure projects.

Improved knowledge on the smart roads implementations to assist Autonomous Vehicles (AVs.) And other Vehicles.

Drawn on extensive engineering experience as ITS and Road Infrastructure with fine attention to UCDM.

executed diverse projects, including technical drafting and design, project research.

Evaluated and Verified contractor payments.

Coordinated with Client, the Contractor and related concerned Authorities (AAM, ADM, GASCO, AADC, ADPD, AAPD).

Led team supervision.

Prepared progress reports for client and stakeholder as applicable.

Convened and chaired regular site meetings.

Ensured safety goals are achieved on the ITS projects and oversaw implementation of safety procedures on the projects.

Ensured prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals from AAM, ADM, GASCO, AADC, ADDC, ASSC, AAGA, ITC (DOT).

Coordinated successful commercial and private enterprise projects totalling AED 222M with fine attention to quality, regulations, and overall cost.

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Key Projects:

Supply, Installation, Commission & Maintenance for ITS infrastructure in Al Ain, UAE Department of Transport

Budget: AED 113M • Team Size: 4 Engineers, 2 Inspectors & 1 Contractor, 4 Subcontractors and 57 Vendors

Fulfilled the oversight and supervision performance on ITS network infrastructure and steel structural work for all Al Ain City, including (95 KM ducting, Deploy NDRC method in 288 work sites, 155 KM lay, pull Faber Optic Cables (FOCs), 78 CCTV Foundations, 82 FEC foundations and 1410 PB installations, 28 piling sites, 14 SS sites) & ITS field equipment installations (VMS, CCTV, OHVD,TCS,TCONT & DS), Control & Server Rooms with Central Traffic Management System, the project delivered in 36 months. Al Jimi Mall Expansion, External Works, Al Ain, UAE Al Dar Properties Budget: AED 16M • Team Size: 3 Engineers & 1 Contractor, 4 Subcontractors and 18 Vendors

Improvement of roads surrounding Al Jimi Mall AA-Infrastructure & ITS, the project delivered in 12 months.

Fulfilled the oversight and supervision performance on the earthwork, furnished road, utilities Infrastructure, Traffic Signal System, stakeholders (AATP, AAM, AADC, ADSSC, DOT, Tabreed, ETISALAT, DU, GASCO) communication and coordination.

Technical Support Services, Abu Dhabi, UAE Department of Transport Budget: AED 86.8M • Team Size: 25 Engineers & 2 Contractors, 1 Subcontractors and 10 Vendors

ITS Communication Network Maintenance for ADI ITS project delivered in 24 months.

Performed preventive and corrective maintenance through root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting.

Fulfilled LFG replacement and restoration Work Package 7 (WP7) in compliance with project criteria.

Deploying non-destructive road crossing (NDRC) method to shorten completion times, made minimal impact on traffic flow and reduced overall project cost.

40 Roundabouts to Signalized Intersections Replacements O & M Project, UAE Department of Transport Budget: AED 6.2M • Team Size: 11 Engineers 1 Contractor & 10 Vendors

Performed preventive maintenance for overall improvement initiative for roundabout intersections.

Completed maintenance and calibration for system servers and video wall controller server.

Executed scheduled updates to network monitoring and network management systems to ensure continuous operation.

JURONG INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING, Abu Dhabi, Dubai UAE 2005 - 2010 Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer

Designed large construction and development projects for company specializing in establishing community infrastructure and industrial parks.

Construction

Provided leadership and direction for customer projects valued at AED 1.5B including residential, civil, and industrial properties. Scope of work involved technical, electrical, sewage, water, structural, and transportation needs.

Key Projects:

Mafraq Worker Residential City Development Project, UAE ZonesCorp Budget: AED 200M • Team Size: 7 Engineers & 18 Contractors and Subcontractors

Served as client appointed Lead Engineer. Task force appointed to evaluate all construction stages of residential build including road construction, community lighting, parking areas, and essential utility installations such as electrical power supply, potable water supply, sewage, and telecommunications utilities. Fawaz Katana

Al Ruwayyah Bus Depot Project, Dubai, UAE Roads & Transport Authority Budget: AED 228M • Team Size: 6 Engineers 1 Main Contractor & 50 Vendors

Proactively led construction team commissioned to erect bus depots within 19 months at Al Ruwayyah in Dubai for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Fulfilled the oversight and supervision performance on Depots accommodate 295 busses (standard and articulated) and include a state-of-the-art electromechanical maintenance shop that can serve 20 busses at time, supply line for up to 12 busses, washing centre for up to 20 busses, and administrative offices for 40 employees.

HOLLA CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (CONTECH), Dubai, UAE 2003 - 2005 Coordinator Engineer & Project Engineer

Acquired experience designing and deploying civil engineering principles to optimize collaboration among vendors, control costs, and high-quality principles attune to critical time constraints. Delivered AED 100M projects within budgetary requirements, according to local building codes, zoning laws, and safety compliance regulations. Key Project:

50 Villa Construction, Sub-Contractor, (G+1) AUH Government H.H. Sheikh Zayed Aid Budget: AED 75M • Team Size: 4 Engineers & 7 Vendors

Participated in 24-month government housing precast element supplying and erection project including clients interfacing to deliver documents such as architectural plans, parts lists, and invoices. Schedule precast events, identify and acquire necessary resources such as manpower, supplies, and schedules. SALEEM AHMED ASSOCIATES, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2002 - 2003 Resident Engineer

Offered project management oversight for consulting company specializing in architecture and engineering developments for customers in the United Arab Emirates. Prepared monthly reports, inspect all building materials, investigate installed materials verifying no defects in process. Delivered project by deadline and within budgetary requirements by coordinating communication, scheduling, and project delivery. Key Project:

Commercial Centre at Delma Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Delma Co-operation Society Budget: AED 18M • Team Size: 8 Engineers, 10 Subcontractors & Vendors

Provided supportive functions to construction project including final approval on construction materials, verification of accurate installation, track progress to completion to ensure milestones are achieved, and provide monthly reporting on progress toward goal. Education

Language

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Arabic

English

French

Damascus University, Damascus, Syria

Native

Fluent

intermediate

Certifications

Equivalency Certificate (MOE) ST950 Controller Overview Attendance Certificate Training SiTraffic TMS - Operation Attendance Certificate Project Management Professional training course Cost Professional training course Communication & Presentation Skills Training under Spearhead Gulf LLC, Abu Dhabi Personal Details

12/05/1972 • Damascus • Syrian • Married • D/L

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