Zone Manager
Bin Laden Group
Total years of experience :6 years, 0 Months
The Company is a multinational construction conglomerate.
Joined as Site Civil Engineer, charted a phenomenal growth curve through exceptional performance to merit multiple promotion as Zone Manager.
Designation Chronology:
• Jul '11- Nov '14: Zone Manager
• Oct '09 - Jun '11: Site Manager
• May '09 - Sept '09: Site Manager
• Feb '09 - May '09: Site Manager
• Dec '08 - Feb '09: Civil Engineer
• Oct '07 - Dec '08: Civil Engineer
• Jul '07 - Oct '07: Civil Engineer
Highlights:
• Played a pivotal role in managing the site operations of the project worth 500 Million USD.
• Instrumental in handing over the project including of 1000 villas.
• Efficiently assigned job as well as led/directed 35 engineers, 60 assistant engineers and more than 1000 workers for various jobs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Proficiently handled the overall performance of the construction team in the assigned zone, ensured the same is in compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Directed/monitored sectional processes, evaluations and plans, to guarantee standard running conditions of all utilities of the project to ensure quality practices.
• Spearheaded crucial aspects of the projects by coordinating laterally between diverse technical teams and vertically across management hierarchy to seamlessly implementing project roll outs, management systems and process enhancements.
• Provided timely and efficient delivery of construction projects through all stages including of conceptualizing, designing, estimating, budgeting, bid/qualification, contract, permit, build out, change order and completion.
• Coordinated with the Project Manager as well as liaised with the technical team, consultant and sub-contractors, ensuring smooth execution of the workflow within the given time and cost constraints.
• Actively participated in the weekly/monthly meetings to discuss the project status, progress and offered guidance in case of any discrepancies found.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyzed project plan and created a schematic layout in view of key quantifiable parameters encompassing - estimation of takeoff costs, reviewed project constructability, scopes of work, sub-contracting requirements, project profitability and scheduling.
• Established work control systems to ensure standards of performance, quality, cost and safety are met, whilst adhering to contract requirements and company guidelines.
• Conducted/attended weekly progress and quality meetings with clients, sub contractors, contractor’s representatives on issues relating to work progress, workmanship, quality checking, co-ordination and safety of men, material and machinery.
• Assessed the performance of project, generated pictorially sheets and reports as well as presented the same to the senior management.
• Constantly liaised with contractors and several other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations at site.
• Professionally offered guidance as well as directed a team of 12 Civil Engineers, 260 Civil Workers for various jobs, 6 Electrical Engineers, 110 Electrical Workers, 6 Mechanical Engineers, 90 Mechanical Workers, 6 Plumbing Engineers, 62 Plumbing Workers, 6 HVAC Engineers, 70 HVAC Workers, 20 QC Engineers, 60 Persons Safety Crew as well as Material and Equipment Department
Key Project to Credit:
• Project Name: 60 Villas in campus of KAUST
Project Area: 120000 m2
Cost: 65 Million USD
Key Responsibilities:
• Directed, monitored and coordinated all onsite activities of the project, ensuring completion of the work in accordance with the organizational policies.
• Handled materials reconciliation activities to guarantee project progress in accordance with the approved construction schedule.
• Conducted and attended weekly progress and quality meetings with the team members, assessed the performance of project, generated pictorially sheets and reports as well as presented the same to the senior management.
• Ensured procedural adherence and resolved unexpected technical difficulties by providing appropriate solutions.
• Constantly liaised with contractors and several other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations at site.
Key Project to Credit:
• Project Name: National Guards Mosque and Marina Mosque in KAUST
Project Area: 12000 m2
Cost: 1.5 Million USD
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensured procedural adherence, resolved unexpected difficulties by providing appropriate recommendations.
• Collated and analyzed project metrics data (such as baseline, actual values for costs, schedule, work in progress and work completed) and reported on project progress to the project manager.
• Oversaw the purchase of construction materials and ensured timely delivery of materials at site to avoid unscheduled stoppages in construction activities.
• Identified project deficiencies affecting quality and safety requirements prior to final evaluation to implement corrective measures thus ensuring smooth functioning, timely completion of the project within specified budget.
• Regularly kept the upper management abreast of status of assigned projects with focus on overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of project issues.
• Worked closely a crew consisting of 3 Civil Engineers, 70 Workers on various jobs, 2 Electrical Engineers, 42 Electrical Workers, 1 Plumbing Engineer, 23 Plumbing Workers, HVAC Engineer, 31 HVAC Workers, 1 Mechanical Engineer, 28 Mechanical Workers, 4 QC Engineers, 5 Persons Safety Crew and 12 Subcontractors
Key Project to Credit:
• Kaust Racquet Club including of 10 Tennis Courts, 6 Racket Courts, 6 Squash Courts, Services Building and a Restaurant plus Spa.
Project Area: 52000 m 2
Cost: 12 Million USD
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Planed and designed systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Computed load and grade requirements and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Directed or participated in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades and elevations to guide construction.
• Worked closely with a team of 2 Assistant Engineer and 38 Workers for various jobs.
Key Project to Credit:
• Office building in KAUST
Project Area: 5000 m2
Cost: 8 Million USD
Key Responsibilities as Civil Engineer (Oct '07 - Dec '08):
• Successfully completed the assigned works in a period of 6 months wherein the actual time is 9 months, whilst ensuring compliance to the specifications and also received appreciation letter from the project manager for the same.
• Conferred the assigned project as one of the best projects in King Abdullah University for Science and Technology.
• Administered a team of 10 Assistant Engineers, 150 Skilled Workers for various jobs (form works-steel works and concrete pouring).
Key Project to Credit:
• King Adullah Mosque at King Abdullah University for Science and Technology in KAUST
Project Area: 25000 m2
Cost: 65 million USD
Key Responsibilities as Civil Engineer (Jul '07 - Oct '07):
• Supervised the work relating to the runways and transit corridors and ensured the same is completed within the deadline.
• Performed drafting according to specifications, ensured compliance with all project QA procedures and requirements.
Key Project to Credit:
• King Abdulaziz Airport for Pilgrims
Key Responsibilities as (Please Mention the Designation) (Planning Department and Technical Office) (Jan '07 - Jun '07):
• Reviewed all drawings and made necessary changes in the same according to the set specifications.
• Worked closely with the main office in Saudi Arabia as well as offered guidance in solving technical issues.
Comopleted 1st Module: Introduction to the Project Management