Aramco Project Manager

IRSHAD FAHIM, PMP®, MBA, B.E. Civil.

Contact: +966-*********, Al-Khobar, KSA

E-Mail: ***********@*****.***, Linkedin Profile:

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An accomplished, knowledgeable & professional (PMP and Lean & Six Sigma BB certified) Senior Construction & development Projects Director/ Manager, Inclusive Leader (University of Colorado, USA) and a Chartered Civil Engineer with Executive MBA having a high reputation of achieving Mile stones in Constructions/ Operations Projects Management and achieving the Company objectives & profitability.

SKILLS SET

PROFILE SUMMARY

Head of Projects Development Department

Construction Director

Strategic Planning & Analytical Thinking

Develop Requirements for Projects

Problem solving

Design and Bid Review

Implementation of Annual Business Plan

Cost Estimations & Projects Procurement

Subcontractors Evaluation

& Contracts Management

Change & Risk Management

Budget & Cost Control

Relationship & Integration Management

Deliver Company’s Strategy

Financial Performance as Per Budget

A Competent Management Level Construction Projects Director/ Manager and an Effective Team Leader having above 30 years of overall experience (14 Years in Saudi Arabia) in Heading the Construction and Development Projects Department for Execution and Delivered of Large complex/ Multiple Projects related to Multidisciplinary/ multi-utilities Constructions having Major construction/ Earthworks/ Infrastructure/ Buildings/ Hospitality, Mall, Villa/ Real Estate/Restaurants/ Steel structures/ Utilities and Landscaping. Have Managed Projects successfully with Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co. (for Royal Commission Projects), SAS International (for SWCC- Jubail SWRO Desalination Plant), with STANCON for Fadhili Gas Plant (ARAMCO), SADARA Projects and Construction of West Avenue Mall and Tamimi Markets at Dammam and with Alkhodari Sons Co. for Construction of University Buildings under Ministry of Higher Education, Hospital and Six Cities Infrastructure Projects in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. Also worked for Real Estate at Riyadh.

Proficient in overall Management of Design, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Projects (Buildings & Infrastructure having multi discipline tasks). A seasoned Inclusive Team Leader and Motivator inspiring the Projects team.

Alignment of Projects with Organizational objectives.

Analytical thinking & Coordinating across multiple Stakeholders.

Strategic Planning & deputation of teams in multiple location.

Design and Bid review and comments/ inputs. Architects/ Supplier and Subcontractors Evaluation based on their experience, resources and Pre-qualifications.

Financial effectiveness through the Controlled allocation resources based on strategic priorities.

Review and resoling for Risk and Change Management with their cost and time impacts for claim.

Undertaking technical and feasibility studies applying FEED and site investigations.

Ensuring implementation of Quality, Environment and Safety standards.

Providing Leadership, Direction, Mentoring and Training to the team for optimum contribution and regular coordination among various disciplines.

Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members.

Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects, designers and subcontractors. Solving Interface issues.

Establishing and maintaining effective & professional relationship with stakeholders

Ensuring projects run smoothly and completed successfully within budget and time.

An effective communicator having good problem-solving skills.

Achieving Profitability and Company objectives.

Suggesting improvements in various Policies and Procedures of the organization and ensuring to attain and sustain best practices.

EDUCATION

B. Sc. Eng. (CIVIL), in 1st class with Distinction, 1984-88, from B.I.T. Sindri (Ranchi University, India, A Reputed Govt. Institution).

Post Graduate Dip. in Design & Construction of Concrete Structures from Annamalai University, India

Executive MBA in Production & Operations Management from Shobhit University, India.

POFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES / TRAININGS

PMP, from Project Management Institution.

Lean Six Sigma BB Certified from Anexas Europe.

Inclusive Leadership (University of Colorado, USA)

FIDIC Training

Management Safety Training of Royal Commission of Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Quality Awareness Course; QMS-ISO 9001:2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/ MEMBERSHIPS

Life Time Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers (India).

Chartered Engineer, The Institution of Engineers (India).

Fellow Member, The Institution of Valuers (India).

Member (Civil Engineer) Saudi Council of Engineers, KSA

CORE COMPETENCIES

Successfully led numerous complex, large scale Project Management Construction Management program across a range of Client types and multi-disciplinary teams.

Possess 15+ years' experience in delivering fully coordinated, multi-disciplinary Project Management and Construction Management projects in the capacity of Senior Project Manager.

End-to-end Management of Multiple/ Large Construction Projects. Planning and ensuring timely and successful execution of the Projects with commissioning within Budget & handing over them to the Clients with required Quality. Experienced in working with EPC Companies for Buildings and Infrastructure/ Multi-utilities/ Pipeline projects.

Execution of Contracts, handling various Activities (Earth works, Heavy Concrete Foundations and Superstructure, Multi story RCC buildings with high Finishes, Erection of Steel Structure, Pre-Cast Concrete, Asphalt Roads/parking, installation and commissioning of Sewage and Potable water pipelines, CMU with Internal &External Finishes and MEP activities), maintaining Quality and Safety requirements.

Review of the Contract/ biddings. Evaluation and selection of subcontractors.

Projects baseline planning. Submittal of projects plans and their approvals.

Monitoring progress for various tasks and taking necessary steps to ensure completion within time, cost and quality parameters

Technical review of the design and drawings and coordination with the designers. Providing technical advice/solution regarding design, construction or program modifications for projects.

Technical Submittals and approval of Shop Drawings and Red line drawings, MIRs, Method Statements and ITPs.

Resource planning and work scheduling to achieve effective manpower, material and equipment deployment.

Risk identification and their mitigations.

Providing support to the Projects, related to the Technical, Planning, Procurement, HR, Quality, Safety or Financial issues.

Checking progress on a weekly basis and ensuring implementation of Site Quality Control Plan

Managing a multi discipline team of Engineers/ Managers during all phases of the execution of Projects with guiding, encouraging and evaluating their performances periodically.

Recording and claiming of Change Orders and monthly Invoicing, Approving payments for sub-contractors and suppliers.

Establishment of responsibility for project communication with client, consultant and subcontractors

Inspiring & decisive team management and collaborative player with strong liaison, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and ability to expedite cross-functional dependencies, relationships with multiple stakeholders, and resolve project conflicts

WORK EXPERIENCE

Apr'2022 - Till Date: Marassi General Contracting Co., Al-Khobar, KSA

Role: Projects Director @ MGCC (Reporting to the CEO)

Client: NEOM, Ministry of Higher Education, Municipality

Leading a team of Professional Projects and Construction Managers engaged in Development and Constructions for Multiple Buildings, Infrastructure and Utility projects in Saudi Arabia. Developing the requirements of the Projects, Annual Business Plan, the Company Strategy and Monitoring the Projects through daily, weekly and monthly reports and frequent site visits. Attending important client meetings.

Sep'2020 – Mar’2022: SAS Flare International Co., Jubail, KSA

Role: Sr. Projects Manager/ Projects Director @ SWCC Projects (Reported to the VP)

Client: SWCC (Sea Water Conservation Cooperation)

Consultant: Fichtner

As a Head of the Projects and Construction department, managed the Execution of Multiple facilities installation and commissioning and Buildings of SWCC- RO Desalination Plant at Jubail and Khobar in KSA.

Feb'2018 – Aug’2020: AL-AYUNI INVESTMENT & CONTRACTING Co., Riyadh, KSA

Role: Projects Manager @ Royal Commission Project (Reported to the Executive VP)

Client: Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu

Consultant: BECHTEL

Projects Manager for Infrastructure Projects of Royal Commission at Jubail in KSA:

Managed Execution of Multi-Utilities Infrastructure Project: Installation and Commissioning of FRP and RTR pipelines, pumps, valves for utilities of Sewerage Waste Water, Potable and Fire Protection Water, Industrial Waste Water, Sea Water Cooling etc. Installation and Commissioning of Light Poles and fixtures with Pre-cast foundations, MV and LV cable laying, Transformers, Sub Stations and VIS rooms. Telecommunication utilities, Concrete Box Culverts, Steel structure Pipe racks & cross access etc. Lift Stations, Pipe sleepers, joint boxes, duct banks and Asphalt Road works. Ensuring the smooth completion of Project as per the Royal Commission Standard & Procedure and ensuring timely execution of all activities. Attended and recorded the MOM in the periodical meetings for Progress, Quality and Safety. Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting.

Aug'2015 – Feb’ 2018: STANCON Company Limited, KSA

Role: Operations Manager/ Projects Director (Reported to the General Manager)

Client: Gulf Real Estate

Projects Management and Execution of Mall / Market Projects at Al-Khobar and Dammam in KSA:

Completed successfully in March-2017, one of the biggest mall in Dammam (West Avenue Mall), comprising of activities related to Earthworks, Raft Foundations, RCC, Pre-cast concrete, Installation and commissioning of PEB steel structure (Over 30 thousand m2 area covered with Steel Structure supplied by Zamil Steel), Construction of huge U/G Water Tanks, CMU, Asphalt laying over compacted Base Course in Parking & Drive Way, various Internal and External Finishes, installation and commissioning of Sewer & Potable water pipelines, Firefighting lines, Chillers and other MEP services. In Parallel, completed Tamimi Markets in Khobar, KSA. Did Technical review of all the drawings and design. Ensured the smooth completion of Projects including the timely execution of all activities. Attended and recorded the MOM in the high-level meetings with stake holders, recorded and claimed the variation orders, led with example as a Team Leader. Reviewed the bid and evaluated and finalized introduction of subcontractors. Responded and recorded all communications with Consultant/ Client, delivering all contractual obligations from inception to completion.

Deputed on SADARA Sanitary Sewer & Potable Water Line as a Project Manager (March-August, 2017):

Lead a team of Construction and QC Engineers and ensured that all works are done at schedule with quality and approved by the client representative. Attended stakeholders Progress & Quality meetings. Ensured Quality documentation requirement are being adhered by execution team. Took action to close Non-conformance and Surveillance reports and responded accordingly. Coordinated with client for any interface related issue. Communicated with execution team for good progress. Commended with Quality Achievement Award.

Worked as Sr. Project Manager for Wipro Arabia Limited for Execution of Fence/ Lighting Project FGP (ARAMCO) at Fadhili Gas Plant in KSA:

About 10 Km long Fence and Lighting Project at Fadhili Gas Plant with installations of several Generators and Power panels. Installation of Precast light pole foundations, MV and LV cable laying and installing light poles and fixtures. Ensuring the smooth completion of Project as per the ARAMCO Standard & Procedure and ensuring timely execution of all activities. Attended and recorded the MOM in the periodical meetings for Progress and Quality with ARAMCO Project Management and Quality Management Teams.

Dec'2008 – Aug'2015: Abdullah A. M. Al-Khodari Sons Co., KSA

Role: Asstt. Projects Director (Reported to COO/ CEO)

Client: Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Health

Construction Projects Management, Planning and Monitoring of Infrastructure Projects in six cities of Saudi Arabia (in Qasim Region) & many University Building Projects (under Ministry of Higher Education, KSA); like Taibah University Projects, Madinah, Jazan University Project, Dammam University Project, King Salman University projects in Sulayl and Wadi-e-Dawasir, 300 beds Hospital at Qatif & Municipal Building Project Taif. Efficiently monitored and supported several projects at a time and I was regarded as an “Exemplary Employee of the Company” while Managing and controlling 20 large projects, efficiently, at a time.

In the beginning worked as a Sr. Construction Manager and completed successfully the under mentioned Projects and regarded as the “Best Construction Manager” in the Company for exceeding the expectations through my performances.

Planned and successfully executed the University Buildings and Infrastructure Projects as per approved Drawings. Followed up for Procurement and Timely Delivery of approved Materials as per Specs and achieved the required Quality as per the standard, within the construction time schedule with zero accident.

Projects:

Deanship Building, Taibah University Project, Madinah Al-Munawwarah. Value SAR180 million.

College of Engineering, Jazan University Project (Building and Infrastructure). Value SAR.400 million.

Faculty of Education, Taibah University, Madinah Al-Munauwarah. Value SAR200 million.

Taibah University Infrastructure Project, Madinah, Value SAR 80 million

Responsibilities:

Managed Multidiscipline Constructions through all phases solving interface issues with Government agencies and other contractors.

Led a team of Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, Surveyors and workforce at project as a Team Leaded.

Managed the Resources (Men, Machines & Materials) efficiently and ensured their Optimum utilization.

Implemented the Contract with a thorough study of the documents: Drawings, BOQ and Specifications.

Followed the construction schedule and Sequence to ensure smooth progress. Prepared Method of Statement.

Monitoring through daily, weekly and monthly project planning and reporting and periodical meetings.

Preparation of Resource Requirements related to Manpower, Materials and Equipment.

Coordinating with Consultants/ Clients and with Suppliers/Sub Contractors and also with different MEP teams.

Apr'2007 – Nov'2008: NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi-3 (An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

Role: Resident Engineer (for client)

Essayed stellar role in Review of Designs & Drawings, Monitoring of project progress, Verification of Tenders, Estimates & BOQ, Defining Method of Statements, Site Inspection, Technical Guidelines & suggestions (For New Constructions & Maintenance)

Nov'2004 – Mar'2007: Techno Care Group, Ranchi-4

Role: Project Manager (for consulting)

Projects:

Divisional Railway Hospital, Govt. of India, Ranchi Division. Value $33m

Sarvoday Niketan College, Kuju, Ramgarh (Jharkhand)

St. Aloysius School, Purulia Road, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

Mansarovar Enclave (Residential Colony), Hatia, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Jul'1995 – Oct'2004: BIMMS, Hatia, Ranchi-3

Role: Resident Project Manager (for client)

Planning and monitoring the execution of college buildings and infrastructure in the campus. Recourse planning and procurement with approval of materials. Selection and approval of Contractors/subcontractors. Liaison with Government bodies for approvals.

Jan'1994 – Jun'1995: National Construction Group, Riyadh, KSA

Role: Project Engineer

Responsible for construction of Villas (Real Estate) in Riyadh.

IT SKILLS

MS Office

Internet Applications

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 05 March, 1965.

Language Known: Proficient in English, Hindi & Urdu and a Beginner in Arabic.

Nationality & Passport: Indian Passport (Valid till January 2029)

Visa Status: Valid Saudi Iqama (Transferable).

Driving License: Saudi and Indian.

PREVIOUSLY SELECTED BY

AECOM: For Senior Project Manager for AMAALA Project in Saudi Arabia.

AECOM: For Project Manager for Al Ula Project in Saudi Arabia.

Saud Consult: For Senior Project Manager for Al Ula Project in Saudi Arabia

Rawabi Butec Co.: For Project Manager for ARAMCO Project in Saudi Arabia.

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