Sr. Project Manager - Project /Operation
Al Faraa Group
Total years of experience :23 years, 11 months
Currently occupied as Sr. Project Manager / Fit-out Specialist on a time bound assignment for a Classified/ prestigious project under - Defense Services UAE
Project Value 1.48 Billion AED
Design & Built - One of its kind in GCC.
Estidama - Pearl certified
Combination of Excellent Project Team & Technologies
Involved in delivery of multiple buildings of diverse classifications
Including categorized Head quarter building with 5 start finishes - 3 Pearl
Leading the project for deliverables by precisely recognizing and facilitating the required, in all aspects’ for design, materials and resources
Establish Project Plan to Aptly coordinate with various project stake holders & facilitate delivery of project objectives
Integrate site teams & management at diverse levels as required by the project; cost conflicts, resource notation and timelines
Managing design & coordination with various PMs for different zones
Establish clear synchronizations between MEP & other vital amenities in different buildings of the project specifications
Monitoring Consultant’s Responsibility Matrix
As Sr. Project Manager; Accountable for facilitating our clients in all Architectural / Development works. Initiate Project (Identify scope, Propose Project scheme, Formulate Cost & Approvals)
Establish Project Charter & Execution
Perform, Monitor & Cost control till Project close out.
Key Projects
New Corporate office for the Group ( DSI & EFS) - G+3 Design & Built
Mubadla Projects - Abu Dhabi Govt. (Schools &)
Personalized VVIP Royal Suits - Danat al Emarat Hospital
Fit out new & expansion work’s in GE, Barclays, Carrier Corporate offices
Achievements
Established in-house business unit / fit out division to deliver potential interior & supporting works as single window solution for existing and new cliental
Delivered complete Design & Fit out of group corporate office using in-house /direct resource
My efforts where valued, I was rewarded with cash prize / letter of appreciation.
As Project Manager I was assigned Marriott Hotel in responsibility to execute - (Tire -1 fit out Contract). Lead the site office in accordance with the contract document, Schedule and Budget for Project Deliverables.
Experience & confidence to engage professionally with the consultants, contractors and client alike.
Meticulously recognize & communicate to Stakeholder requirements to appropriate members
Planning and Managing Project Quality plan under demanding deadlines.
Procurement and finalization of materials /sub-contractors /cash flow.
Clear ownership for Project tasks; Assess project issues take tough decisions
Perform construction administration duties such as RFI’s, CVI’s, design change & Proactively communicate, project progress/ status, issues & risks to management
Preparing - Monitoring, adjusting and updating all project plan/ schedules accordingly and the consolidation of these results in weekly /Monthly reports
Key Projects (AED -Millions)
Marriott Hotel -Abu Dhabi (5-Star) - 74.80
Dubai Metro project - 120.00
Habib Bank and Other Offices
Dubai Marina Hotel & Resort (5-Star)
Royal Café -Dubai Mall (5-Star)
Achievements
Negotiated close-out strategies to conclude and complete the multifaceted projects
Plugged alternate design solutions/ details, when the planned design is not feasible in terms of site conditions
Slashed expenses by Restructuring execution process, Adopting cost effective techniques
Making correct specification & formulating detailed Tenders for effective execution
Adapted diverse planning strategies to overcome main contractor’s shortfalls and failures
Million
Manager - Projects & Design Development January 2009 - September 2011
Was working as Manager Projects that required demanding roles from establishing a project till deliverables for a reputed Business Group specialized in architectural Projects. Also headed their Division -9 Unit, as head of operation to execute assignments from business development, design presentations, contract finalizations through deliverables/ closeout to include financials etc.
Achievements
• Gained tremendous experience in the organization as managing all aspects of Project to include costing, commercial, man /machine, any & all operations related matters as well.
• Organized & Coordinated in setting up of ISO certification for the company
Key Projects
(AED -Millions)
• Emirates Hill villa - Ruler Family Private offices/ Villa’s works - 34.60
• Rocco Forte(Hilton)Hotel Abu Dhabi Rooms, Café restaurant 5-Star) - 28.03
• Sofitel Hotel & Resort Palm Jumeirah ( Presidential, Royal & Bridal sweets 5-Star)
• Radisson Hotel - Rooms, Icon Lounge & Bar. - 5-Star
• Brooklyn Dinner & Papa John’s 14 outlets
• Ramee Rose Hotel - Building/Fit out work’s (to include spa & restaurant’s) - 23.04
• Corporate office DMCC, EMCO International, etc.
Appointed as Project Coordinator in company’s operation department to overlook projects as Client’s representative; key link between Organizations, Consultants & Contractors for all projects/expansions in group across globe. Established PMO for the group to accomplish all aspects of project deliverables in terms of Planning, budgets, tendering, contracts well within, time frame & legal requirement
Achievements
• Promoted on fast track to Project Architect then Project Manager as direct reporting to Chairman & Director
• Successively completed Refurbishment works of Ajman Kempinski hotel in advance to anticipated time as Project Manager while hotel was fully operational.
Key Projects (AED -Millions)
• Refurbishment of Kempinski Hotel Ajman (5 -Star) - 46.84
• New Corporate office Building/Interiors in JAFZA - 25.10
• Ajman Retail showroom Building/fit out - 10.32
• Extension of Head Office Dubai building and Singapore /Oman/India/UK offices.
• New factory and production facilities in in DIP/ DIC - 30 -35
• New Building of Pearl Hotel - 24.05
• Emirates Hill & Palm Jumeirah Villa ( to include Concept/Design) - 18.00
• New hotel & Residential town ship zoning, feasibility) presentations - 400.00
• Provided extensive support in finalizations of drawings/tenders & contractors City Max building - 800 Rooms
Promoted as Sr. Architect just in short span of four months to be responsible for design department in one of the India’s largest developers & management group
Achievements
Frosted relationship with Department heads & established design department to overlook all ongoing projects
Had excellent opportunity of working in close association with R M J M -FORREC - Canada, Callison -U S, Tierra Design -
Key Projects
Project Architect Interior, Design coordination and execution in GIP (Great India Palace, by that time It’s was the Asia largest mall as itself part of the larger Entertainment City amusement park (Worlds of Wonder)
Designed & Executed interiors for 8 new high-tech offices/5 luxury sample flats across India
Exclusive detailed out the spaces in association with Callison -U S for new Marriot hotel (Garden Galleria 5-star)
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