Construction Engineering Project Controls Leader (PE, PMP)
Resume:
ABDEL M. HAFIZ,
PE, CCP, PMP
Tampa, FL 33647
+813-***-**** / **********.*****@**.***
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Abdel Hafiz, a Professional Engineer, Certified Cost Professional, Project Management Professional, and Seasoned Management Specialist with over 30 years of experience in construction engineering, is highly effective in project management, project controls, and procurement management. Projects include infrastructure, commercial, residential, and restoration of damaged hurricane-affected structures and buildings on the southwest coast of Florida, as well as code upgrades to building components.
Proficient with specifications and engineering documentation/development, engineering management and supervision, forensic engineering, mathematical calculations, budgetary/cost control and feasibility study, technical reports/drawings, bridge/roadway construction, and management. Working closely with owners and government agencies to ensure projects are completed.
Proven leader with strong capability to grasp business and overcome obstacles to deliver the project to a successful conclusion. Fluent in English and Arabic, and skilled in the international market in the Middle East. Experience working in multicultural environments across different geographical areas, including the USA, UK, KSA, and Egypt.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maskan Arabia, LTD, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2009 - 2017
Projects Manager 2020 - Present
Retained by a residential real estate developer to oversee the construction of structures, facilities, and systems, directed all aspects of various projects, including budgets, schedules, materials acquisition, subcontracting, design revisions, specifications, and inspections. Successfully worked to execute 930 residential units at various locations throughout the Riyadh Area with a total built-up area of 310,000 m in Riyadh area. My responsibilities include.
Coordinate with government authorities and manage all needed project statutory documents and regulations.
Leading a team of Construction Managers, Safety Engineers, Quality Engineers, Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, and quantity surveyors.
Specify project objectives and plans, including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting the project participants.
Review and approve the bidding phase process, including the preparation of the work package, contractor/supplier evaluation & selection, bid analysis & award, and contract negotiation.
Coordinate with procurement to review the contractual documents before signing the agreement and follow up to protect the company’s interest in case of any breach of the contractual agreement.
Monitor, control, and guide the project’s progress and forecasting by using EVMS. Implement the necessary actions to ensure the project is on track in terms of quality, scheduling, and cash flow.
Supervision of the project management staff to ensure that all project management processes and due diligence are being implemented acceptably from project start to project closure, handover, and delivery of the projects.
Organize the project progress meetings to cover all relevant issues, as well as tracking progress reports.
Monitor the workplaces and construction practice to ensure that the safety systems are being implemented in compliance with the company standards & HSE requirements; and
Regularly look for new construction methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality, and provide the necessary training to current staff on managing Maskan projects.
Delta Engineering & Inspection, Sarasota, FL, USA 2004 - 2009
SR. PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER 2018 - 2020
Retained by Engineering Consultant to provide project administration, planning, cost estimate & control, inspection, engineering evaluation reports, design details & specifications to various restoration projects throughout the southeast coast of Florida. My responsibilities include:
Coordinate with government authorities and manage all needed project statutory documents and regulations.
Inspect roof, building envelopes, concrete damage structure, and hurricane damage building components for residential and commercial restoration projects; prepare the evaluation report, repair drawing, and specifications.
Perform construction administration services for restoration projects.
Facilitate project activities with the Contractor & Owner and chair the progress meeting, prepare minutes of the meeting and distribute to all participants, and follow up with the required actions.
Analyzes and evaluates failures, delays, and other issues related to construction and design specifications, prepares forensic reports, and provides litigation support in dispute resolution.
Evaluate residential & commercial Buildings and prepare due diligence, condo conversion, developer transition study, and reserve study reports associated with real estate transactions.
Prepare conceptual estimates and tender documents for the construction and restoration of commercial and residential projects; and
Prepare a proposal and opinion of probable cost forecasts for design, construction, and restoration projects
Identify potential problem areas and recommend corrective measures to the project staff on time to avoid cost/schedule overruns.
Maskan Arabia, LTD, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2009 - 2017
Projects Manager
Retained by a residential real estate developer to oversee the construction of structures, facilities, and systems, directed all aspects of various projects, including budgets, schedules, materials acquisition, subcontracting, design revisions, specifications, and inspections. Successfully worked to execute 930 residential units at various locations throughout the Riyadh Area with a total built-up area of 310,000 m in Riyadh area. My responsibilities include.
Coordinate with government authorities and manage all needed project statutory documents and regulations.
Leading a team of Construction Managers, Safety Engineers, Quality Engineers, Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, and quantity surveyors.
Specify project objectives and plans, including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting the project participants.
Review and approve the bidding phase process, including the preparation of the work package, contractor/supplier evaluation & selection, bid analysis & award, and contract negotiation.
Coordinate with procurement to review the contractual documents before signing the agreement and follow up to protect the company’s interest in case of any breach of the contractual agreement.
Monitor, control, and guide the project’s progress and forecasting by using EVMS. Implement the necessary actions to ensure the project is on track in terms of quality, scheduling, and cash flow.
Supervision of the project management staff to ensure that all project management processes and due diligence are being implemented acceptably from project start to project closure, handover, and delivery of the projects.
Organize the project progress meetings to cover all relevant issues, as well as tracking progress reports.
Monitor the workplaces and construction practice to ensure that the safety systems are being implemented in compliance with the company standards & HSE requirements; and
Regularly look for new construction methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality, and provide the necessary training to current staff on managing Maskan projects.
Bin Tami Waterproofing Co., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1997 - 2000
PROJECT MANAGER
Responsible for planning the project to accomplish its goals or produce the products required with constraints such as time, cost, and agreed quality standard.
Prepared conceptual estimates, proposals, and opinions of probable forecast costs for construction and restoration projects.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes by closely monitoring gold plating issues or scope creep. Responsible for staffing, project scheduling, and budgeting, including cash flow forecasting.
Review and approve monthly invoices and payments.
Prepared and analyzed comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects, performed productivity analysis of construction operations, and verified results.
Established productivity basis to be utilized in estimates as developed in concurrence with construction.
Preparation lessons learned for completed projects to overcome any problems/procedures found in completed projects; and
Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities (RAM chart). Responsible for 6 engineers together with 110 traders.
Residential Construction 1993 - 1997
PROJECT MANAGER (Ali Sharafi Abusag Est. Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, 1996 – 1997)
In charge of the construction of commercial buildings, including infrastructure work. The buildings are concrete structures, three (3) stories, comprising 144 residential units.
Planned, organized, and managed overall project execution.
Issued monthly cost report, monitored the project productivity every week, managed project budget, and forecasted cost at completion based on current project trends. Suggested corrective measures to mitigate cost, keeping completion dates constant, and
Observed construction for compliance with specifications and plans. Supervised a crew of 3 engineers and 60 trade workers.
SITE ENGINEER (Arabian Fal Company, Jubail, Saudi Arabia, 1993 – 1996)
In charge of the construction of 83 residential family housing and 10 multi-story concrete structures, including infrastructure work.
Interpreted plans, specifications, and performed engineering calculations to set the building layout in various stages.
Scheduled monitoring and control, performance measurement, and resource allocation; and
Observed work construction for compliance with specifications and plans; maintained quality assurance in compliance with company policy.
Wadi Elneel Company, Cairo, Egypt 1987 - 1989 & 1991 - 1993
SITE ENGINEER (1991 – 1993)
Interpreted plans, specifications, and performed engineering calculations to set building layout in various stages. Prepared estimates, budget, and procurement of materials and material submittal, field change orders, technical report, requests for information, and application of payments.
W.S. Atkins & Associates, Epsom, Surrey, England 1989 - 1990
SITE SUPERVISOR
Supervise the construction of a highway with rigid pavement and 15 reinforced concrete bridges.
Observed construction work for compliance with specifications and plans.
Performed engineering calculations, including grades, evaluations, and earthwork, taking quantities and performing soil and concrete tests.
Checked bridges and culverts formwork, reinforcement, concrete, backfilling, and compaction. Managed changing orders and monitoring contractor quality of work performed; and
Prepared engineer report and assisted in compilation of final records and preparation of as-built drawings.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of Khartoum, Sudan, (1987)
Civil Engineering, Honors
MASTER OF SCIENCE, University of South Florida, (2002)
Engineering Management
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer: Florida PE No. 77488
Project Management Institute: PMP No. 288896
AACE International: CCP No. 2528
Saudi Engineering Council: SEC No. 40068
AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute
AACE International
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD, Primavera, and MS Project.
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