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Haneen Abuzant, Specification Manager

Haneen Abuzant

Specification Manager·Knauf Insulation,

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering And Urban Planning

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 11 months

Specification Manager

August 2023 - Present

Knauf Insulation,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2023 - Present

• Responsible for specification (Building insulation solutions along to HVAC solutions).
• Communicate with consultants network on regular basis to assist in developing specifications in
projects across UAE, to support projects in Design stage in the region.
• Proposing technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, in parallel to the local
building codes and requirements.
• Support the consultants design team with technical sessions, CPD presentations and Lunch & Learn
presentations.
• Working proactively with the sales team, exchange projects lead, supporting in projects sites.
• Qualifying the product to meet the local requirements by testing, registering with the local
authorities in the region.
• Working collaboratively with business partners to present a building system towards sustainability
and Eco-Friendly solutions.
• Supporting the consultant design team for projects in the region for project with design base in the
UAE.
• Meeting applicators and distributors often to insure the quality service given for the end users.
• Presenting business opportunities and market analysis for the management and board members to
ensure the business flow in the region.
• Working with the marketing central team to assure the branding approach in the region along a side
with the business partners.
• Working closely with the central team in innovation department to innovate solutions which suits the
local regulations and market approach in the region.
• Technical writing skills to create products specifications sections in CSI format.
• Understanding the technical aspects and scientific standards of the products.
• Supporting KSA team remotely with projects leads, technical proposals & systems as per their market
understanding.
• Handling online training sessions to the team and clients.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Sales

Specification Engineer

February 2021 - July 2023

Kimmco

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

February 2021 - July 2023

• Responsible for specification (Building insulation solutions along to HVAC solutions).
• Communicate with consultants network on regular basis to assist in developing specifications in
projects.
• Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, in parallel to the
local building codes and requirements.
• Supporting the consultant design team technically with the most suitable product proposal which fit
with the building design and building life.
• Technical writing skills to create products specifications sections in CSI format.
• Understanding the technical aspects and scientific standards of the products.
• Conducting lunch & learn sessions for consultants and designers.
• Handling online training sessions to the team and clients.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Specification Engineer

October 2017 - January 2021

Colmef,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2017 - January 2021

• Responsible for specification (Waterproofing for substructure and superstructure, Combo Roof
systems, Industrial flooring systems, Grouting & anchoring).
• Communicate with consultants network on regular basis to assist in developing specifications in
projects.
• Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and /or with
greater reusability, and/or longer life.
• Supporting the consultant design team technically with the most suitable solution which fit with the
building design and building life.
• Awareness of the most recent buildings regulations issued from the governments.
• Assists in sales efforts from a technical perspective.
• Understanding the technical aspects and scientific standards of the products.
• High knowledge in project business routine from design stage to submitals stage.
• Multi-tasking and time-management to prioritize and switch between varied tasks
• Technical writing skills to create products specifications sections in CSI format.
• Interaction with the market, by means of: lunch & learn seminars, formal meetings and
presentations, effective use of social media platforms.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Specification Engineer

December 2015 - September 2017

Knauf Exeed Insulation,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2015 - September 2017

• Responsible for specification (Façade insulations, Acoustic solutions, Building envelops and
thermal insulation).
• Enlarging and making regular contact with Consultants, Architects, Developers; Vendor list
Registrations
• Identifying and developing loyal relationships with key consultants and clients to provide a leading
experience through technical specification and project package creation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications, international technical standards
and architectural plans.
• Understanding the technical aspects and scientific standards of the products.
• Awareness of the most recent buildings regulations issued from the governments.
• Conducting regular project tracking meetings with the consultant and design Engineers.
• Responsible for the specification development within the project specification market.
• Working as a team in developing systems, fixing problems and creating solutions technically for the
ongoing projects. Driving product introduction activities, organizing events, including product
positioning & launching.
• Responsible for a strong existing client base as well as establishing and developing strong commercial
relationships with consultants, governmental, private and public organizations.
• Working collaboratively with the Project Sales Engineers and Technical Support Manager to ensure
that specification, package and participant information is shared providing a leading customer
experience at all stages of the project resulting in a successful package resolution.
◦ Organizing and
conducting Lunch and Learn meeting
• Experience Software tools - Salesforce.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Specification Engineer

March 2015 - November 2015

Bayaty Architects,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2015 - November 2015

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements
• Supply listing of all guide specifications available for use in contract
• Assist in preparing and supplying a hard copy of the guide specifications sections
• Manage relationships with new and existing suppliers & end users.
• Supply advice and information for use in developing proposal and enter contract.
• Coordinating with the design team in specifying the right and most relevant items which will lead to a
quality product and within the project budget.

Company industry:
Architecture

Assistant Operation Manager

January 2014 - February 2015

Khalifa University,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - February 2015

• Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

QS engineer

January 2011 - June 2013

Tetra general contracting,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - June 2013

• Prepare Monthly Payment Claims based on actual work done, i.e. Gross Valuation of work done at
site.
• Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
• Following claims and obstructions.
• Establish the Quantities measurement system of the works activities on a continuous basis during the
month.
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the
client.
• Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Education

ALHOSN University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering And Urban Planning

United Arab Emirates

Palestine Secondary School

January 2006

January 2006

High school or equivalent, Science

United Arab Emirates

Skills

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PUNCTUALITY
Intermediate
PUNCTUALITY
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Intermediate