Senior Executive Manager - program, project, construction management

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An astute senior management executive with reputation for exceptional vision, business acumen, maximizing revenues and net earnings in varied global environments, achieving business growth objectives, and interpersonal skills. Over 17 years experience spanning strategic planning, management & operations, international business development, analytical skills, regulatory compliance and understanding of risk assessment throughout Asia, Middle East, and North America. Effective in building and managing relationships with the workforce, clients, governments, political organizations, and multidisciplinary project teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Architecture, program, project & construction management, budgets and schedules, constructability reviews, real-estate development & asset management, supply chain management, infrastructure security protection, processes and procedures for large development programs from inception to final operating capability:

Start-up & Growth Operations

Budgeting & P&L Management

Technical Construction Review and Assessments

Strategic Planning & International Alliances

Federal Government (Military) Construction

General Contracting

Master Planning/Design & Construction

Design/Build

Security Assessment & Planning

Site Selection/Acquisition, Pre-Development & Development

Military Forward Operating Bases (FOBs)

Operations & Maintenance

Administer large projects

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Directed and supported the sustainable development efforts for the General Motors Corporation as it relates to new construction and renovation program of the Headquarters campus in Warren City, Michigan as part of a company-wide consolidation of operations, Parsons Brinckerhoff – contract valued at $1 Billion. The entire program was completed on time with less than 4% cost growth over it's five year life. The program has received numerous awards and recognition over the years.

- Directed restructuring of a multi-disciplinary architectural/engineering - overseas division, reduced overhead cost 50%, and achieved zero lost time and 100% staff productivity during 12 consecutive months for first time in company’s operating history in the Middle-East - saving $500,000.

- Successfully managed the Infrastructure Security Protection program, Iraq totaling $247 Million (For the US Army Corps of Engineers) - the program focused on the Oil, Electrical and Water sectors; Organizing and integrating the efforts of geographically-dispersed teams spanning multiple contractors and consultants.

- Succeeded in winning market share in the face of extremely harsh competition [in less than one (1) year]- Oversee business development activities including the assessment of market trends, identification of market entry strategies to achieve required returns and evaluation of service viability and market attractiveness. Boosted revenue by nearly 300%. Business development effort resulted in securing projects located in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, Totaling + $1.5 Billion.

LEADERSHIP CAREER PROGRESSION

International Consultant (2010 – Present)

Lead Business Development & Establish Global Operations (Energy Services, Design-Build Construction, Real-Estate development & Land Acquisition and Architecture/Engineering services)

Regional Manager, Middle-East/N. Africa ALHABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP, Dubai, UAE [Due to global financial crisis] (2008 – 2009)

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the company’s executive management team involved in all aspects of company strategy, direction and policymaking. Functional responsibilities overseeing the development and execution of several construction projects, setting-up new international offices, negotiating international agreements, commercial strategic market expansion, growth, and profitability of the joint-venture between SAMA Dubai and HLG; Countries included: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco and Tunisia.

Led a core management team of four and provided oversight to workforce of five

Succeeded in starting and leading the expansion despite adverse circumstance in the GCC region

Directed technical review and assessments, financial feasibility studies, contract negotiations, business risks, market trends, strategic decisions and business forecasts

Program Manager THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, through SBH, Baghdad, Iraq (2007 - 2007)

Infrastructure Security Protection – 65 Projects, a sector of the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) program valued at $18.4 billion [contract]

The program focused on the OIL sector (security barrier construction, hardening of oil infrastructure sites, implementing controlled access to facilities, maintaining standoff distances and exclusion zones), the ELECTRICAL sector (security barriers, observation facilities, hardening of selected structures, controlled access, training static security guards), and the WATER sector (hardening of key water treatment plants and pumping stations), valued at $275 Million.

Directly responsible for the program staff members: project managers/resident Engineers & office engineers (25 members)

Managing and controlling all operations related to: A/E technical support; Key performance indicator, project budgeting and scheduling including Owner's goals and objectives, site improvements/selections; contractor selection and management.

Inherited and successfully transformed a disorganized, inefficient program into a smooth-running operation by implementing a far superior plan resulting in a new system that substantially reduced government spending, which allowed the US to save +/- $20 Million.

Manage interface with federal clients/asset managers: Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Command, DOD and Department of State.

Regional Representative AECOM Technology Corporation, Los Angeles, CA [company closed Kuwait office] (2005 – 2007)

Established and managed the Division's short and long term Goals and Objectives; identifying and acquiring new clients in the Middle-East and Africa; negotiating international agreements and managing projects finances.

Successfully managed and participated in several company-wide projects (e.g. PMC, High-Rise towers, resorts & marine)

Positioned AECOM as the premier A/E & PM/CM firm in Kuwait and enhanced the public image and recognition of the firm' name within the business community through new business development, community outreach, and aggressive networking

Directed A/E technical review and assessments, financial feasibility studies, Key performance indicator, contract negotiations, real-estate development, business risks, market trends, strategic decisions and business forecasts

Elevated profitability and transformed the poorest performing business division into a top performer generating $1.5 Billion business and 12% profits (and growing) in period of just 2 years. Business development effort resulted in securing projects located in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates

Director of Construction DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Forth Worth, Texas (2005 – 2005)

INL/CIVPOL Program – Based in Kabul, Afghanistan [short-term contract]

Provided leadership and direction for over 25 staff members and for all aspects of construction [land development, vertical construction, renovation construction, design development, facilities engineering, and military housing security plans] throughout Afghanistan:

Reporting directly to the U. S. State Department INL’s (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) representative. Assisted Department Of State /Afghanistan Ministry Of Interior in Site (s) Selection; Bid Coordination; Project planning & Post Construction Operations; logistics, budgeting, scheduling, statement of works, materials procurement and use, and quality of performance of multiple concurrent contracts

Reorganized the department to maximize efficiencies and enhance reporting functions

Directed the overall planning of construction activities and identified critical milestones & priorities

Identified and resolved problems, issues, and concerns in an immediate and proactive manner; and provided recommendations to higher officials

Managed construction of de-mining, demolition, and unexploded ordinance removal of various sites in Afghanistan, all in accordance with International Mine Action Standards

Manager – Operations & Business Development BRUNEL ENERGY QATAR LLC, Doha, Qatar [contract] (2003 – 2004)

Recruited by Brunel Energy to grow business from $2 million to $ 5 million per year; managed a multi-discipline, multi-national & multi-culture workforce of approximately 80 personnel, who work for various (EPC Oil/Gas) clients.

Establish and oversee budgets and make critical decisions based on P&Ls - maintaining a 10% profit

Established and maintained numerous contacts within and outside the industry

Managed proposal efforts, negotiated contacted including secrecy agreements and joint venture agreements and provided guidance to proposal team from inception to completion

Architect, Resident Engineer & Project Manager PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, Massachusetts & Michigan (1997 – 2002)

Responsibilities include Architectural designing, managing, coordinating, and administering the project from conception through planning, engineering, construction, start-up, and prime contract closeout.

Supervised and managed a construction management team consisting of Office Engineers & Inspectors

Responsible for construction managements functions, including construction quality and progress evaluation, schedule and cost control, project coordination subcontract administration, change order control, and data recording and reporting

Directed and determined methods and solutions for complex technical and administrative problems and selects the most efficient and economical manner to accomplish the objectives

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 2002

Master Degree in Civil Engineering, specialized in Construction/Project and Program Management

- Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1997

B.S. Degree, Architecture

- CUNY, NYC, New York, 1994

A.S. Degree, Pre-Architecture

- THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) – Construction Quality Management, CQM (2009-2014)

- OSHA Training and Safety

MEMBERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): Associate Member

Registered Civil Engineer: IDN 27887 LEB

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) # 30147357

Interim Security Clearance (2007)

The Society of American Military Engineers # 309626

PERSONAL INFORMATION/ KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer: MS-office-Access, MS-Project (Excel, Word, Visio & PowerPoint), RMS, Maximo and AutoCAD

Multilingual with extensive knowledge and experience in Asia, Middle-East & Russia

Familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AFCEE and USACE Systems

Successfully passed the military pre-deployment and deployment training program to Afghanistan, 2005

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