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Praveen Sharma

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PRAVEEN SHARMA MTechPM, PMP

Doha - Qatar (974-****-**** adxhkz@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished Project Construction Manager offering 25+ years of experience managing full scope of construction projects from conception to finish / handover. Extensive experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects in Middle East and India such as Q Chem Ethylene project, Athel Facilities construction with PDO in Oman, Jamnagar Reliance Refinery in India and ONGC Ghandhar project in India.

In addition holding versatile profiles having experience managing the full scope of Operation & Management in construction projects from conception to finish/handover of different nature in design and built / EPC projects of high-class finish construction and Fit-outs such as Port, Hospital, Housing/Buildings, and Infrastructure projects, US Military Projects, Power Project, Industrial Buildings, Airport, Roads & Highway construction. Proven success in designing schedules, administrating contracts, interfacing with key stakeholders, and mentoring sub-contractors. Perform comprehensive site audits and documentation to determine client requirements and provide multiple solutions. Ability to attain high-quality standards by ensuring optimal achievement of objectives to meet timeline and budgetary targets. An elite and multi-lingual communicator with the ability to translate leadership’s vision into executable plans for teams to follow. Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills

Project Management

Safety Standards

Contract Negotiation

Project Scheduling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Construction Management

Cost Reduction & Analysis

Programme Management

Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Procurement & Training

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Project Snapshot

Experience in working with worlds’ reputed Clients / Consultants: Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR), Bechtel, Technip, Qatar Chemicals (Q-Chem), Qatar Petroleum (QP), Mott McDonald, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), Reliance, Engineers India Limited (EIL), NTPC, ONGC, BHEL, Qatar Foundation, ASTAD, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), ASHGHAL, Hamad Port Authority, KEO International Consultants, Feedback HSS Integrated, etc. in various prestigious projects such as:

Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Large Industrial: Q-Chem Project in Qatar, Athel Project in Oman, Jamnagar Refinery

(India-Largest grass root refinery in the world), ONGC Gandhar project.

Power Project: NTPC Power Project in India.

Aviation / Military Projects: Al Udeid Airbase Qatar (USACE)- US Army, Aviation Project in BHEL India.

Building and Commercial (High class finish works): Housing Development Project, Al Jazeera Children TV Channel in Qatar Foundation

Infrastructure Development (Highway/roads & utilities): Ashghal Corniche Beautification Project, Housing Development Project, Al Jazeera Children TV Channel, Infrastructure Development at Phase 1 in Qatar Foundation, IMT Manesar in India,

Hospital Project (High class finish works): Sidra Hospital & Research Centre in Qatar Foundation

Port Projects: Hamad Port: Strategic Food Security Facilities Project in Messaieed in Qatar Professional Experience

Al Jaber Engineering, Doha-Qatar 2019 - Present

Project Manager

Key Projects: Ashghal Project of Central Doha & Corniche Beautification and Development Project Budget: $ 110M Location: Doha, Qatar

Central Doha & Corniche Beautification and Development Project scope includes infrastructure developments in Downtown Doha – Al Corniche which includes Ø3000 Stormwater Micro Tunnel, Stormwater Attenuation Tank and Pump Station, Pedestrian Underpass, Rising main, Sea Outfall Structure, all Utilities & Road works by upgrading existing utilities and roads including traffic signal and signages. Key Projects: Hamad Port – Strategic Food Security Facilities Project in Doha, Qatar Budget: $ 1.6B Location: Messaieed, Qatar

SFSF project is designing and constructing food security facilities and warehouses on an area of approximately 53 hectares (about 530,000 square meters). The project consists of specialized facilities for the processing, manufacturing and, refining of rice, raw sugar and edible oils. The project includes bulk storage silos with their associated infrastructure, and conveyance equipment, in addition to the fundamental structures fully equipped for the project associated operations of handling, processing, packaging, reloading, and transport. 2 P a g e

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Organized and facilitated the complete construction process for all managed developments, from planning to target timely delivery of the project.

Collaborating with various Stakeholders and Authorities for timely approvals on the proposals to facilitate the construction process.

Developed construction budget and ensured adherence to financial plans.

Ensured conformity to maintaining safe and productive construction sites and proper implementation of Traffic diversion plans (TDPs).

Developed a detailed schedule and ensuring that all aspects of the project stay on task. Keeping track of any changes, progress issues and adjust the schedule and other project details as necessary.

Ensure all works are carried out following the contract documents and quality standards.

Closely monitoring and controlling of construction activities in coordination with Construction Managers’ on-site progress and subcontractor’s performances to deliver the project on time.

Managing overall resources including staff, workers, equipment and material ensuring they are need-based, accurate, and realistic with closed monitoring with relevant Managers to facilitate the achievement of the contract.

Accomplishing desired objectives of contract and site management's key accountability by developing sites-based management, and collaborating with head office and partners. Contrack Cyprus Limited, Doha-Qatar 2002 – 2019

(A subsidiary of Contrack Watts Inc. USA / Orascom Construction) (17 years) Contrack is a US-based multinational company that has an extremely successful track record in executing highly complicated projects with a demanding schedule at the highest quality of work in Qatar and elsewhere in the globe. Project Manager of Operations, (2012 – 2019)

Construction Manager / Projects Control & Logistics Manager, (2009 – 2012) Streamline operational process while directly reporting to the CEO. Assist Joint Venture on requirements from Contrack head office by collaborating on project arbitration law-suite. Effectively ensure defense and counterclaims by preparing potential claims and documentation for company disputes. Enhance operational quality and efficiency by designing and implementing systems and procedures. The analysis cash flow of the entire project and GBO by assisting the finance department in the preparation of funds. Deliver guidance and support for the tender department on bidding various projects, including preparation of MOU/agreements for various parties.

Key Projects: Sidra Hospital & Research Centre, design & built a prestigious Project within the Qatar Foundation’s Education City Complex in Doha, Qatar

Budget: $ 2.5B Location: Doha, Qatar

SMRC is designed and build a world-class finish hospital project consists of a Hospital building (floor area over 200K sqm), Out-patients’ clinic building (45K sqm), a Multi-story car parking (937 cars) and, an Underground car park (820 cars), Pedestrian bridges, the Central services building, Mosque (450sqm), Link bridge tunnels along with all landscaping and Infrastructure works

Developed and implemented management controls to coordinate key relationships and responsibilities within the project, and acted as a technical expert to ensure high standards of project engineering. Directed project planning and procurement, managed the construction schedule, and monitored execution to meet key milestones and deliver overall project completion and compliance. Ensured identification, assessment, and management of risk including HSE activities Construction Manager, (2007 – 2009)

Managed all aspects of construction such as Aircraft Hangers, Squadron Operation offices, Aircraft Wash Racks, Fuel Sheds, Pump Stations and Sub Station including all external infrastructure works i.e. sewerage, drainage, potable water, chilled water, substation and chiller area, roads and landscaping works. Ensured successful completion of project with quality standards by leading a construction team with multi-divisional engineers and a workforce. Key Projects: FY 07 SOF Aircraft Operations, United States Central Command Air Force (USACE) Budget: $ 45M Location: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Recognised and resolved technical, commercial, or other coordination issues by coordinating with the U.S army corps of engineers (USACE).

Assisted the engineering team to prepare construction drawings. Identified and swiftly resolved progress issues and adjusted schedule and other project details according to requirements by implementing change management.

Collaborated with the subcontractors to ensure timely submission of drawings and other related information. Section Manager / Section Engineer, (2002 – 2007)

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Planned and managed multiple tasks through project coordination with client, architect, and other specialist consultants. Prepared shop drawing by delivering engineering assistance. Led over all aspects of the project from conception to completion. Provided various services related to projects via negotiation with local govt. authorities. Key Project: QF Housing project within the Qatar Foundation’s Education City Complex. Budget: $ 82M Location: Doha, Qatar

Directed project consisted of the construction of housing compound on 155K SQM lot including 28 villas at 11K SQM each, 68 buildings totaling 46K SQM consisting of 204 townhouses and apartments.

Oversaw construction for a portion of the housing and all infrastructure works, including water, sewer, power, telephone and, fiber optic lines for the entire site, as well as supported buildings such as gatehouses, substations, pumping stations, control rooms, and boundary wall.

Key Project: Al Jazeera Children’s TV Channel, a fast track Design/Build project within the Qatar Foundation’s Education City Complex

Budget: $ 13M Location: Doha, Qatar

Managed construction of al Jazeera children's TV channel project in seven months consist of a 7.6K square meter built-up area for studios (Acoustical design), offices Buildings and a satellite dish compound along with support facilities such as access roads, parking, landscaping, and all utilities. Key Project: Infrastructure Development, fast track Project within the Qatar Foundation’s Education City Complex Budget: $ 53M Location: Doha, Qatar

Managed construction of 10 km of roads, 2 km RCC Utility tunnel inclusive of all electrometrical works inside tunnel such as Chilled water system, potable, fire & irrigation water system, with all electrical works, fire & security system including testing & commissioning of all systems.

Utilised ductile iron pipes & fittings by laying & commissioning of potable, fire & irrigation water system within the education city.

Oversaw construction of 1500mm dia Micro Tunnelling Dodsal Engineering & Construction Limited, UAE 1997 – 2002

(A leading Energy & Infrastructure development Company) (5 years) The Dodsal Group is a Dubai based multinational conglomerate, operating in the areas of Exploration and Production of Oil & Gas and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)

Senior Engineer / Civil Engineer

Key Projects:

Q- Chem. Ethylene Complex Phase 1, (2000 – 2002)

Budget: $ 59M Location: Umm Said, Qatar

Managed all civil works at Ethylene Unit, SRU/AGRU and Offsite works since mobilization until commissioning of the plant that include massive earth works, equipment foundations, pre-cast pipe racks, paving, fire proofing, road works etc. Athel Phase-1, Facilities construction (Oil & Gas) (1999 – 2000) Budget: $ 15M Location: Al Noor, Oman

Managed all civil works of the plant including preparation of method statement & ITPs, Coordination between the client & sub- contractor, labour & material management.

Public Health Engineering Works (Road / Infrastructure project) (1998 – 1999) Budget: $ 22M Location: IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, India Managed project execution, planning & scheduling for water supply network, drainage, sewerage and Structural work i.e. overhead / underground water tanks, and raw water reservoir and 20km of state highway construction. Jamnagar Refinery Complex (Oil & Gas) (1997 – 1998) Budget: $ 200M Location: IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, India Executed the construction of Administration building, Fire station and Substation buildings under MOU (cost plus contract) 4 P a g e

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Simplex Infrastructure Limited, India 1995 – 1997

(A leading Energy & Infrastructure development Company) Assistant Engineer

Key Projects:

500MW Vindhayanagar Super Thermal Power Project, (1995 – 1997) Budget: $ 12M Location: Vindhayanagar, MP, India Executed the construction of 4000 nos. 500mm dia DMC bored piles, pile load test (Initial/Routine-vertical, pullout & lateral), 500MW T.G foundations, ball mills, bunkers & ESP foundations. Other Experience:

Key Projects:

Water & Gas Injection unit at ONGC Ghandhar Project (Oil & gas), Gujarat, India (1993 – 1995)

BHEL Aviation Project, Haridwar, India (1991 – 1993) Formal Education & Professional Development

Educational Qualification:

Master of Technology in Project Management (MTechPM) from Chifley Business School at Torrens University, Australia in February 2013 (Evaluation by WES as Masters)

Civil Engineering diploma with specialization in Advance Construction Technology at Board of Technical Education, India in 1991 with First Class/Honors

Professional Certifications:

Certified Quality Engineer from Indian Institute of Quality Management, Jaipur (India) (1997)

Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI USA (Certification # 1823200) (valid until 2027) Professional Affiliations:

Member of Indian Institute of Quality Management (India)

Member in Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member in Toastmasters International (USA)

Personal Profile

Full Name: PRAVEEN SHARMA

Date of Birth: 26 January 1972

Civil Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

Passport Details: Passport No. Z2841231 valid until 20/09/2025 Driving License: Valid Qatar and India Driving License

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