Sr. Community & property Coordinator
Al futtaim Real Estate Group
Total years of experience :13 years, 6 Months
ABV Rock Group is a construction main contractor operating in several interlinked sectors covering building and civil works in the Middle East. http://www.abvrock.com
Designation Chronology
• Nov 2012 - Present, Technical Coordinator
• May 2012 - Nov 2012, Site Architect
Key Projects to Credit
• Construction of 13 multi-use towers Client: King Saud University Endowment
• B 005 and 006 - Hilton 5-Star Hotel Residential Suites Client: King Saud University
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor flow of technical submittals - shop drawings and material submittals - from subcontractors and prepare monthly status reports for project management
• Review contracted scope of work of various subcontractors, identify missing or discrepant items and highlight lack of scope to project management.
• Coordinate technical aspects of shop drawings among major subcontractors ensuring smooth management of interfaces and resolution of conflicts.
• Evaluate technical offers submitted by vendors assuring compliance with design requirements and delivery of project specifications.
• Monitor progress and status of ongoing project jobs and prepare reports with infographics and drawings for the project management and construction teams.
• Review requirements of consultants in the construction phase, participate in technical meetings and prepare summarized reports for action by the project management team / contractors.
• Prepare requests for clarification to be issued to consultants to provide missing information and discrepancies in design drawings and offer alternatives proposals.
• Review and evaluate modifications in architectural designs and report variations and technical problems to the project management; generate and review architectural shop drawings and check adherence to design and project specifications.
• Review comments of the consultant on rejected shop drawings, assess and report cost impact of variations and liaise with consultant for approval of resubmitted drawings.
• Monitor and ensure that architectural shop drawings issued to construction teams incorporate up to date modifications to design drawings; provide technical support in interpreting architectural shop drawings and specifications.
• Review material and supplier submittals for conformity with project specifications, report discrepancies and follow up for rectification with materials and procurement sections.
Key Projects to Credit u**
• Building 013 - University Office Tower Client: King Saud University
Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Reviewed design drawings and raised requests for clarifications from consultants highlighting missing information and discrepancies.
• Studied design drawings and recommended alternative proposals to improve designs and solve issues where feasible and cost effective.
• Reported variations and technical problems to the project management after evaluating modifications to architectural designs.
• Reviewed architectural shop drawings, identified and ensured filling in of missing details and conformity with approved building design and project specifications.
• Coordinated with other disciplines in verifying architectural and other shop drawings to identify and eliminate interface clashes and issues.
• Reviewed comments of the consultant in rejected shop drawings and incorporated changes for resubmitting for approval.
• Monitored and ensured that architectural shop drawings with the site execution teams incorporated up to date approved modifications in design drawings.
• Supported the construction team in interpreting architectural shop drawings and specifications and provided required technical inputs.
• Reviewed architectural material submittals and reported missing submittals and discrepancies for rectification to the project management.
The company is a member of Saudi Binladin Group
Key Projects to Credit u**
• Hayat Heights - Residential compound in New Cairo
• Amira Resort - Integrated touristic development in Ras Sudr
• Al Marasem International Hospital, New Cairo
• Al Marasem International Hospital Staff Hostel, New Cairo
• Spinneys Mall, New Cairo
• Residential Villa in New Cairo for Engineer Omar bin Laden
• Hayat Hills - Sustainable residential compound on K66 Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road
Key Responsibilitiesu**
Project Management
• Coordinated all activities of assigned projects during design, tendering, construction and development phases ensuring achievement of milestones and budgets.
• Organized feasibility studies to evaluate technical and financial viability of proposed projects for selection of options with maximum return on investment (ROI).
• Led and participated in value engineering exercises across the project lifecycle to implement measures to improve profitability of the project.
• Coordinated with design consultants to conduct end of phase reviews and ensured incorporation of comments raised by clients and consultants in the previous stage.
Design Phase
• Reviewed alternatives to design concepts submitted by design consultant(s) and supported the Engineering Manager in evaluating options and selecting the optimum design concept.
• Liaised with competent authorities and followed up the process of securing building licenses ensuring submission of all documents and clarification of queries; resolved conflicts and issues.
• Reviewed and recommended suitable actions on various change requests and variations submitted by design consultants aligned to overall design intent of the project.
Tender Phase
• Supervised and coordinated the preparation of sets of tender documents with all project drawings, specifications and commercial conditions for tendering.
• Managed the tendering process including invitation of bids, evaluation of technical and financial bids received, contract negotiation and award to selected contractor.
• Responded to bidders’ requests for clarifications, issued bulletins and participated in technical meetings with bidders during the tendering phase.
Construction and Development Phase
• Attended formal weekly progress meetings, and contributed to the resolution of all emerging technical issues to maintain progress schedules.
• Prepared periodic project progress reports measuring actual works against master plans and highlighting areas of concern for corrective action.
• Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors to evaluate and resolve technical issues and amendments/attachments to contracts for client modifications.
• Supported the sales and marketing team in business development including providing technical support and participation in exhibitions.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Prepared schemes and concept design proposals for assigned projects and liaised with competent authorities for securing all required building licenses.
• Facilitated achievement of predefined project milestones by coordinating with various consultants and contractors as owner’s representative
• Participated in conducting feasibility studies of various projects, technical analysis of findings and preparation of reports with recommendations to owner.
• Coordinated the contracting process of the project, prepared time plan and schedules and monitored progress assuring completion of project development phases on time.
• Provided technical support in evaluating client modifications, processing variation and changed orders and preparation of contract attachments.
• Supported sales and marketing teams with technical inputs for participating in exhibitions, provided marketing consultancy and developed marketing publications
• Participated in market studies to identify new business opportunities and implemented strategies to drive sustainable company growth.
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Architecture Graduation Project: Egyptologists’ City development near the desert of Giza Pyramids representing the presence of the absent culture inspired by photonics Project Grade: Very Good Participated in a model convention of League of Arab States as representative of Iraq (Faculty of Economic and Political Sciences, Cairo University); Participated in organizing various student events during University studies Professional Development Practical Training • Golden Pyramids Plaza – Citystars Heliopolis project, Cairo – Supervised the execution of works for modifications of entrances of Holiday Inn and commercial buildings, Jun 2007 – Oct 2007 • Golden Pyramids Plaza – Citystars Heliopolis project, Cairo – Supervised finishing touch up works in 2 residential buildings to deliver the sold units to clients and obtain their notes and requests for modifications, Jun 2006 – Oct 2006 PMP Preparation Course • Attended professional course for PMP certificate exam, July 2015 References • Available on request