Project Manager
Mohammed Hareb Al Otaiba
Total years of experience :17 years, 7 months
Project Manager, Al Otaiba Kitchens (Mohammed Hareb Al Otaiba) Apr ‘11 - Present
Project Coordinator, INC - Industrial Cucina (Mohammed Hareb Al Otaiba) Mar ‘10 - Apr ‘11
Reporting directly to GM and CFO of Al Otaiba Group providing updates and progress reports on ongoing kitchen and laundry equipment projects. Core activities include: Design Coordination, Procurement Coordination, Logistics Coordination, and Installation Coordination as well as attending sub-contractor meetings and conducting on site coordination with other contractors and trades. Managing projects from Award Stage to Handover.
Key Accountabilities:
• Implement a high-level effective project management framework and method statement, incorporating necessary review processes as required for control of the project to comply with contract agreement.
• Co-ordinate and direct end-user input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budget, including risk allowance.
• Monitor changes/variations following approval by Client at all times.
• Proactively identify potential problems, conflicts, design and delivery issues, ensure other partners utilize and implement risk management tools and skills to mitigate impact on the project.
• Oversee the effective operation of the site through conducting regular site visits and quality checks.
• Identity and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably avoiding delays and additional costs.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, other partners, consultants, contractors and adjoining property owners.
• Manage and coordinate appointed Sub-Contractors and certify acceptance of deliverables and payments.
• Receive and review detailed reports on the project from Estimation Department, Procurement Department, Logistics Department and Operations Department.
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company as well as ensuring that Invoicing is up to date.
• Manage and coordinate the project handover phase with other partners, contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers.
• Monitor project through the Defects Liabilities Period and facilitate contract close-out and collection of retention payments.
• Promote preventative maintenance contracts upon project completion.
Projects Handled to Date:
• American Hospital Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Australian Deli, Emaar F&B Outlets at Dubai Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Broccoli Pizza and Pasta, Multiple Locations, United Arab Emirates
• Boulevard Café, Al Manzil Hotel, Downtown Burj, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Hilton Residences at JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Mugg & Bean, Multiple Locations, United Arab Emirates
• Novotel Hotel at Al Bustan Complex, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Ritz Carlton Hotel at DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Ramada Jumeira Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Ramada Plaza Hotel at JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• The Farm, Al Barari, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Yas Waterworld Aqua Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Others ..
Reported directly to COO of new division at Hitches and Glitches focused on Facilities Management and Consultation services. Engaged in all aspects of enterprise planning, operations and management including: Business model development and analysis, break-even analysis, Tender and Proposals Writing, Cost Estimating/Feasibility Reports and Sub-Contracting/Sub-Contractor Management.
Key Accomplishments:
• Implemented Marketing Strategy for new product launch by developing sales collateral materials, initiating advertising campaigns and direct marketing campaigns to create brand awareness.
• Assisted in developing operating systems and procedures linked with CAMMS (Computer Aided Facilities Management) to ISO standards.
• Assisting in development of financial models using Excel for estimating cost of deployment and management of projects and tenders, including cost of overheads, capital expenditures, sub-contracting, profitability margins and revenue reporting.
• Created, and assisted in creating various documents including proposals and tenders, contracts and presentations.
Reported directly to Operations Director of Security Division. Core activities included: Managing Eastern Europe Office located in Bosnia that was engaged in Recruiting and Mobilizing FNSS (Foreign National Security Specialists) for United State Department of Defense Sub-Contractors following strict US/NATO guidelines.
Key Accomplishments:
• Played a vital role in establishing Dreshak Security Solutions Inc. in Bosnia by liaising with Legal Advisors, Government Ministries and Banks on behalf of Dreshak Group to acquire necessary licenses and permits to commence business activities.
• Assisted in developing operating systems and recruiting procedures to satisfy both internal and external customers as well as adhering to local and international laws and regulations, achieving above 90% success rate in finding the right candidate for our client's vacancy.
• Implemented Marketing and Recruiting Strategy and expanded recruitment activities from Bosnia to Serbia and Macedonia, generating annual revenue of over AED 3 Million for Security Division of Dreshak Group.
• Maintained operational readiness year round to facilitate deployments for client companies by organizing recruiting events and keeping active stand-by pools, continuously refining and implementing new strategies, and planning contingency operations to optimize success.
Reported directly to Owner of Dreshak Group and General Manager of The Baron Hotels. Engaged in managing pre-opening of hotel overseeing Brand Creation, Interior Design, Procurement, and Fit-Out of The Baron Hotel including kitchen and laundry scope from concept to fully operational status.
Key Accomplishments:
• Utilized drafting and illustration skills to create design concepts, floor plans and space plans to assist in selection of furnishings and accessories as well as in renovation and fit-out phases.
• Developed financial models using Excel to estimate and budget cost of furnishings, accessories, and renovations and fit-out based on approved design concepts and samples and was responsible for procurement of AED 5 million in purchase orders.
• Managed and coordinated delivery and installation schedules, liaising closely with Suppliers, Building Contractors, Building Engineers, Laborers, Sub-Contractors as well as managing hotel staff.
• Utilized graphic design skills to produce a unique corporate identity through creation of Logo, Contracted and provided creative direction for production of marketing collateral and hotel stationary to match look and feel of brand.
Proactively participated in several assignments including:
• Implemented corporate identity standards for all brands that fall under Dreshak Group, created corporate collateral materials and designed unique logos for Hitches and Glitches “HOMEWORKS” Division and Dreshak Security Solutions Inc.
• Worked closely with General Manager of Hitches and Glitches to rejuvenate brand and launch a new direct marketing campaign that lead to 200% rise in contract sales over a 3-month period.
• Re-designed websites and managed content for dreshakgroup.com, hitchesandglitches.com, and dreshaksecuritysolutions.com