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Abbas Ibrahim, Projects manager

Abbas Ibrahim

Projects manager·BBC

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, BS civil engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 2 months

Projects manager

May 2022 - Present

BBC

Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 2022 - Present

My tasks are including:
 Overseeing the logistical requirements of a project
 Delegating work to colleagues within the team
 Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress
 Setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervised staff
 Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labor, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on
track
 Setting and agreeing budgets
 Creating and reviewing Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal and Change
Orders
 Guaranteeing that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and
procedures
 Ensuring a high level of quality and safety on construction sites, general contractors, and
workers
 Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
 Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
 Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety
regulations
 Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
 Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
 Meet contractual conditions of performance
 Review the work progress on daily basis
 Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
 Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
 Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
 Analyze, manage and mitigate risks
 Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Operations Manager

March 2018 - September 2021

Project Control Contracting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2018 - September 2021

My tasks are including:
 Starting from the sales and the relation with the clients / connection.
 Responsible for pricing and all the technical submittals until getting the contract / LPO.
 Review the contract / LPO terms in order to protect the company from any hidden notes .
 Follow up the execution as per the given program.
 Defining the best company products to address requirements of prospect business.
 Designing and delivering product presentations based on the necessities and competitive sales condition.
 Requesting and coordinating resources required to support sales department.
 Providing responses for product and technical requests.
 Developing and maintaining business and client contact information as these relates to product development.
 Providing specifications and quotes to prospective clients.
 Revising and enhancing product manuals.
 preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors;
 project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors;
 calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
 Follow up the payment as per the payment terms.
 Work closely with the collection team in order to get all the money of the projects.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Projects Manager / Sales

April 2017 - March 2018

ASSAABLOY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2017 - March 2018

My tasks are including:
 Conceptualizing and communicating on how the company products and services affect opportunities and sales exposure within the
organization.
 Performing customer needs assessments and solution finding sessions.
 Contributing to account scheme definition and review actively.
 Reviewing customer operations for improving business process opportunities.
 Understanding product capability gaps or functionality to define ways to handle them using partners, product enhancements, etc.
 Defining the best company products to address requirements of prospect business.
 Designing and delivering product presentations based on the necessities and competitive sales condition.
 Requesting and coordinating resources required to support sales department.
 Providing responses for product and technical requests.
 Providing knowledge and training on products to peers, presales and sales staff in the organization.
 Developing and maintaining business and client contact information as these relates to product development.
 Getting associated with user groups, industry groups, etc.
 Improving product specification layout and detail according to the distinguishing features of a company products.
 Providing specifications and quotes to prospective clients.
 Revising and enhancing product manuals.
 preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors;
 project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors;
 calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
 planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives;
 managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities;
 liaising with tenants of commercial properties;
 Directing and planning for the maintenance work inside and outside the flats.
 ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements;
 checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
 coordinating and leading more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;
 using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on
improvement;
 Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Engineering

Business Development Manager

November 2015 - March 2017

GBM-SOLUTIONS/ Meesenburg Group.

United Arab Emirates

November 2015 - March 2017

My tasks are including:

 New Business Development
 Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
 Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. * Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.
 Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
 Research and build relationships with new clients.
 Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
 Plan approaches and pitches. * Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
 Participate in pricing the solution/service.
 Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. * Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
 Present an image that mirrors that of the client.
 Client Retention
 Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
 Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
 Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
 Business Development Planning
 Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
 Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
 Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
 Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
 Management and Research
 Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
 Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.
 Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.
 Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
 Work with marketing staff to ensure that prerequisites (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner.
 Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light.
 Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
 Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities.
 Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.

Company industry:
Purchasing & Procurement
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Site Manager (Project & Sales Manager)

June 2005 - October 2015

Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2005 - October 2015

My tasks are including:
 preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors;
 project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors;
 calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
 planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives;
 managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities;
 liaising with tenants of commercial properties;
 Directing and planning for the maintenance work inside and outside the flats.
 ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements;
 checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
 coordinating and leading more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;
 using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;
 Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

October 2001 - May 2005

Bassam Trading and Construction (BTC)

Beirut, Lebanon

October 2001 - May 2005

Supervision of construction and rehabilitation of Residential building in Beirut
Royal building, Beirut (1 tower: 11 floors).
Albasma towers, Beirut (2 towers: 10 floors each one).
Grand hill building, Beirut (3 buildings: 5 level each one).

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Lieutenant site engineer

September 2000 - September 2001

Military service – Lebanese Army (Beirut , LEBANON)

Beirut, Lebanon

September 2000 - September 2001

Lieutenant site engineer
Supervision of rehabilitation projects of The Lebanese Army plans in Beirut, South and Bekaa areas.
Supervision on construction and rehabilitation of army building camps and installation of water pipes for serving some villages.

Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

lebanese university

August 2000

August 2000

Bachelor's degree, BS civil engineering

Lebanon

GPA (percentage): 83%

GPA (percentage): 83%

civil engineering

Skills

Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Sales Management
Expert
Fit out
Expert
Fit out
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Construction & Property
Expert
Construction & Property
Expert
Network, Internet
Expert
Network, Internet
Expert
Autocad
Expert
Autocad
Expert
MS office
Expert
MS office
Expert
Fit out
Expert
Fit out
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Construction & Property
Expert
Construction & Property
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Lebanese engineering syndicate

civil engineer

August 2001

Training and Certifications

Training
Project management professional (P M P)
Chicago institute – Dubai, UAE
Dec 2009
Awareness training for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Chiltron - UAE , Dubai
May 2015
Technical training for Q-Mark Fire Doors Scheme
Chiltron - UAE , Dubai
May 2015
Awareness training forProgramme for the Endorsement of Forest Certificate (PEFC)
Chiltron - UAE , Dubai
May 2015

Hobbies

  • جمع العملات العالمية