Project Management Advisor

Tareq Z. Al Habbab

Director / Projects & Facilities Email: *****.********@*****.***

Phone: 00974/55847585

Dob: 10 April 1974

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

-leadership experience in project management and facilities operations, successfully overseeing multimillion-riyals projects from inception to completion.

-Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, including renovations, new construction, and capital improvement initiatives, ensuring on-time and within- budget delivery.

-Expertise in projects development, strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.

-Strong background in vendor and contractor management, contract negotiation, and risk assessment, reducing costs and optimizing service delivery.

-Adept at building cross-functional teams, leading collaboration across departments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

-Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot facility-related issues and implement sustainable solutions.

-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring clear reporting to senior leadership and effective coordination with external partners. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L, Qatar

Director, Projects and Facilities, Jul. 2018 – Present. Main Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage Projects portfolio developments for the company expansion strategy, from initiation till completion and handing over to end users. Managing the buildings refurbishments, expansions, renovations and fit out. Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment with project specifications, timelines, and budgets.

Direct teams of project managers, engineers, and maintenance staff to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery, optimizing facility performance and safety.

Managing all related facility services including annual maintenance contracts for all company premises.

Manage the company's real estate and operations portfolio in terms of land/property acquisitions, utilization, leasing (external/internal), projects and facilities developments.

Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for facility upgrades and expansions, overseeing planning, design, procurement, and construction. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

University of Jordan,

Jordan

PROFESSION

Civil Engineer

NATIONALITY

Jordanian

MEMBERSHIPS

Jordan Engineers Association

Grade ‘A’ Engineer’s Lic #4554

Accreditation by Qatar MME

Project Management Institute

(PMI), USA

LEED Accredited Professional,

USGBC, USA

LANGUAGES

English

Arabic

Tareq Z. Al Habbab

International Trading & Contracting Company O.P.C / Salam International, Qatar Projects Manager, Construction of two health care centers, Aug. 2016 – MAY 2018. Main Roles & Responsibilities:

- Manage project team.

- Coordinate partners and company groups engaged in the project.

- Developing project execution plan and implementation.

- Ensuring Authorities’ permits are issued on time.

- Overseeing projects close out documentations.

- Supervising and coordinating subcontractor’s work, payments, and schedules.

- Resolving cross- functional issues at project level.

- Coordinating Authority inspections (QCDD, KAHRAMAA, Municipalities, etc.)

- Reporting Progress and Status to company C.O.O.

- Monitoring execution, and quality compliance in accordance with the contract.

- Representing the company in all the meetings conducted with PWA, and other Authorities. In addition to the above project, I have also been assigned to:

-Supervise the design development of company project “Mixed use developments within MANATEQ plots” under SIIL investments.

-Managing the contract closing out stage of “Three schools project” under the Public Works Authority.

-Managing the contract closing out stage of Barzan & Sumaisma Cultural Centers, under the Ministry of Culture and sports

KEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS, Qatar

Project Coordination Manager (Infrastructure Utilities, Permitting, and Stakeholders), Sep. 2013 – July 2016. I have provided this role in two major projects in Qatar; New Doha Zoo (Design Stage), and Sharq Crossing Programme, seconded to Fluor Mideast Ltd. ( Sharq Crossing is a major infrastructure project comprises of three iconic bridges linked with an immersed tube which spans the area of Doha Bay in the State of Qatar). The role was to manage and provide technical assistance in performing all tasks required to support project teams in terms of procedures by relevant stakeholders, project interfaces, right of way (RoW), utility corridors, permitting requirements & expectations by Authorities, secure agreements, permits or undertakings, during Concept Design Validation Stage, by working closely with internal and external stakeholders/partners to facilitate project’s delivery

Site Manager, Jan. 2012 – Sep. 2013

My responsibilities were to supervise the delivery and construction of infrastructure required for the hospital, and outpatient clinic and facilities associated with the Sidra Medical and Research Centre (SMRC) at Education City, Qatar, and the Northern Site-wide Infrastructure Works Project at Education City, Qatar, for the works related to foul sewer, storm sewer, HV cables, TSE reticulation, irrigation service network(s) and related manholes.

Tareq Z. Al Habbab

Site Manager, Sep. 2009 – Jan.2012

"Male Student Housing project”, Qatar, which is located within the Education city campus, aiming to be a world's first U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), certified LEED platinum student residence halls, the world's largest collection of registered platinum buildings (twelve) in one location, included residential halls, studio buildings, apartment buildings, and recreational community centers. My responsibilities as a site manager included supervising and monitoring all the construction activities; structural components, excavations, concrete works, finishing works, safety issues, quality assurance and control, in addition to resolving all daily site issues, and ensuring all construction activities are as per the specified and planned sustainable goals.

I supported the smooth transition between the two stages of this project with two separate contracts (enabling works and main works) with all the complications that occurred during that process. I was also one of the key people responsible for following up the green building categories and compliance. The role involved regular coordination workshops with contractors and designers to identify potential conflicts. I facilitated solutions at these sessions, managed the change process for affected documentation. Assistant Resident Engineer, Mar. 2008 – Sep. 2009 Central Plant (2 and 4), Education City, Qatar

I was appointed to this position to Supervise all of the construction civil works; coordinate MEP works with dedicated project core team as assigned by the RE and take responsibility for the quality control and inspection thereof. I ensured liaison between the Client, contractors, Authorities and the design team, facilitated meetings regarding progress, coordination of utilities, contractor’s claims, performed an initial review of all Contractors’ variation (change) order proposals, Prepare Requests for Information (RFI's) when needed for review by the RE (civil). My role also included ensuring the works were appropriately sequenced, properly timed with regard to the project schedule and being constructed by the contractor(s) in a manner compliant with the contract documents, specifications, etc.

Senior Civil Engineer May 2006 – Mar. 2008

As the Senior Civil Engineer for the Central Plant (2 and 4), building, Infrastructure, and Utility Tunnel Project at Education City, I was part of the team that implemented the on-site QAQC processes for the project. This project also included installation and commissioning of (11 kV) chiller units, cooling towers, pump station, underground concrete water tanks, and administration building. Tasks included a day-to-day monitoring construction activities, manpower, schedules, and contractual commitments, also assisted the contractor together with the team, upon taking on site decisions and choosing the best construction alternatives, ensuring proper creation and implementation of the method statements, shop drawings, safety plans, and preparations of performance reports (progress, status, variance.), including the monthly evaluation for billing purposes

Tareq Z. Al Habbab

ESKAN REAL ESTATE, Qatar

Projects Coordinator, Apr. 2004 – May.2006

I was promoted into this role as recognition of previous performance. In this new role, I provided support to several construction teams developing residential towers (Ezdan towers) in Al Dafna / West Bay area in Doha. I have assisted tower managers in all construction phases including civil works, manpower assignment, quality and productivity monitoring, checking of sub-contractor’s claims, site safety and health issues, site progress vs. construction schedule, timely and accurate site reports and any related site initiatives. In addition to the above, I supervised the section of the business responsible for the tower cranes, man and materials, hoists and cradles.

A key part of the role included monitoring progress of achieving the requested approvals from the concerned authorities and divisions related to sub-stations, civil construction, and the sign-off and/or handing-over to Kahramaa for each phase of the work, following up with Civil Defense for final inspections and related tasks for obtaining occupation permits and Municipality approvals. Project Manager, Apr. 2000 – Mar. 2004

During the 4-years period, I managed and directed more than 10 different projects for the company: (residential complexes, compounds, high quality palaces and villas for Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah AL Thani. Ensuring all site activities are performed in the most effective and efficient manner. Setting targets for the site engineers, prepare clear and concise correspondences and complex technical reports for the senior management.

During this period, I also worked as an Assistant procurement manager where I contributed in the material procurements and assisted in analyzing and selecting vendor / sub-contractor quotations, bill preparations / checking, and finalizing sellers / subcontractors offers with management based on local market knowledge. I was involved in the preparations of rate breakdowns, contract statement of work (CSOW), and preparation of monthly payment certificates, documentation and archiving for different company projects. Participated in the initiation & planning processes for the rehabilitation of” Garrafa palace “for the owner, and Um-Gulina office building.

I was also responsible for the technical coordination and liaison between the site construction teams in terms of ensuring sufficient and adequate resources, procurement assistance for building materials, and close liaison and follow-up to assure timely progress in obtaining permits from authorities and government entities for services, utility connections, occupancy inspections of buildings, and building license approvals. ABDULLA GHOSHEH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Jordan

Site Supervising Engineer, 1999 – 2000

In this role, I carried-out oversight supervision of the construction of several private villas with high quality finishes.

Tareq Z. Al Habbab

BITAR CONSULTANTS, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGERS, Jordan Assistant Resident Engineer, 1996– 1999

During this period, my role was to supervise the construction of a 13,500 square meter multi-use commercial complex comprising a mall with 43 shops and 43 office spaces. The construction work included interior finishes, natural stone finishes to the external facades, as well as escalators and elevators within the complex. The overall role required me to take action to facilitate design approvals by coordinating with the various engineering bodies.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Toyota & Lexus showrooms and service centers in Qatar Salam International warehouses developments (MANATEQ PLOTS), Qatar. Two HealthCare centers, by Public Works Authority in Qatar. Sharq Crossing Programme, PWA, Qatar

Sidra Medical and Research Centre, Education City, Qatar Northern Site-wide Infrastructure Works Project, Education City, Qatar Male Student Housing Project, Education City, Qatar Central Plant (2 and 4) Education City, Qatar

Residential Tower development Projects in Al Dafna area (West Bay), Qatar Mushaireb Residential Buildings & Compounds, Qatar Um Gulina Office Building Rehabilitation Project, Qatar Private residences, compounds, palaces and villas for Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Qatar Private villas, Jordan

Al-Gardens Commercial Complex, Jordan

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