Abir Zaatari, Contracts Administrator

Abir Zaatari

Contracts Administrator

Alumco Group

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Master in Urban Planning & Policy Making
Experience
13 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 3 Months

Contracts Administrator at Alumco Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since January 2016

Group Contracts Administrator Alumco Group - Lebanon - Studied extensively FIDIC Contracts Terms and Conditions - Acquired General Knowledge of Contracts Management, Mediation and Arbitration, Emotional Intelligence vide intensive Training sessions and courses - Reviewed Conditions of Contract prior project award across Alumco Group - Ensuredthatthecontractagreementisproperlyexecuted - Identified potential claims, variations, ...etc. and prepared related particulars - Prepared and issued (as applicable) correspondences related to contractual matters - Reviewed drafts of agreement documents that Alumco is intending to enter into. Such agreements include: Letter Of Intent (LOI), Letter of Award, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Addenda to the Agreement, agreed Settlements (such as in claims), subcontracts conditions of contracts, main contract conditions of contracts, method of measurements (to the extent of the contractual matter in it), warranties, Taking Over Certificates (TOC), Defects Liability Certificates (DLP), Performance Bonds, Advance payment bonds, Claims by sub-subcontractors and other contractual documents - Prepared and issued notifications related to variations and delays - Prepared and issued claims for damages, delays, extension of time and disruptions - Obtained verification that Works are completed in accordance with the Agreement requirements; and seeking the issuing by the Main Contactor or Employer of the Taking Over Certificate (TOC) - Requested and received at the end of the defects liability period DLP the receipt of the DLP certificate - Checked and routed for approval of the Final Statement of Account. - Submitted the lien waiver form to the Main Contractor/Employer

Senior Quality Assurance & Material Architect at Alumco Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2014 to December 2015

Alumco Qatar - Doha
- Assessed Client’s Requirements and ensured that they are met by the Project Manager
- Assisted and directed the Project Manager in the selection of Material relevant for each project in compliance with Project Specifications and Client’s Requirements
- Coordinated with the procurement department to ensure selected material is within the set budget and will be delivered in the set time frame
- Coordinated with the technical departments to ensure conceptual and shop drawings are in line with the proposed materials
- Prepared Material Submittals for different project trades in accordance with the project specification and requirements
- Investigated Installation, dismantling, and rectification procedures for different project trades and prepared relevant Method Statements in compliance with project requirements and specifications
- Monitored the general performances of the project, and ensured that the Project Manager is following the project specifications, QCS 2010, and Clients’ requirements in the purchased items, fabrication procedure, delivery, handling, and installation methodology.
- Trained Company Personnel on quality standards and project specific systems orientation
- Prepared and submitted all project closeout documents in accordance with the contract
- Raised non conformances for any deviation in the materials and/or installation procedures which are not as per the approved ITP, approved drawings or specifications
- Followed up all the non-conformance notices till their closure and maintained a log of all these items
- Coordinated with the planning and scheduling department to ensure milestone dates are understood for each area
- Coordinated with the site QC Engineer for the completion of as-built documentation
- Resolved discrepancies between the completed milestone and quality documentation
- Prepared Inspection and Test Plans against the milestone scope of work
- Provided progress information for incorporation into project reports
- Attended weekly progress meetings
- Organized regular "management review meetings", issued and maintained minutes of meeting
- Followed up with the parties concerned for the prompt implementation of actions decided in the meetings

Client Representative/Project Coordinator at Alumco Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2012 to March 2014

- Coordinated with the project team in the development of preliminary and final design documents
- Supervised project architects and CAD technicians throughout the duration of the project
- Assisted in compiling and issuing of building permit forms
- Performed day to day site supervision of the construction management activities as they relate to contract scope and administration, cost management, project management, scheduling, quality management, and time management
- Provided progress data to the planning and scheduling department
- Coordinated the review of contractor’s schedules and the submission of shop drawings and samples
- Reviewed and approved contractor’s Material Submittals
- Coordinated with the client for material finishing preferences and presented Material Samples for their final approval
- Assisted in planning, organizing, controlling and managing the project, so that it is completed within prescribed parameters including time, cost and quality
- Acted as Project Manager for the design, fabrication and installation of the building envelope and internal aluminum works
- Managed a team of at least 20 employees onsite
- Managed material orders, fabrication, and Installation works for the building envelope and internal aluminum works

Technical Architect at Alumco Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2011 to August 2012

- Prepared fabrication drawings, modifications and commercial specification
drawings in compliance with industry standards
- Drafted detailed drawings for different project trades, specifying dimensions
and required materials
- Contributed in the development of preliminary and final design documents
- Completed formal conceptual design drawings and construction
documentation
- Prepared technical proposals for the client
- Developed project plans while providing status updates to the management

Architect/Trainee at Spectrum Engineering Consultants
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2010 to September 2010

-Worked on preliminary design for a residential complex
- Drafted detailed drawings for residential project specifying dimensions and
material needed
- Contributed in the development of preliminary design documents
- Completed formal design intent and construction documentation

Architect/Trainee at Benchmark Developers
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2009 to September 2009

-Prepared technical proposal for the client
-Worked on preliminary design for Berytus Parks residential complex in Downtown Beirut
-Drafted detailed drawings for residential project specifying dimensions and material needed
-Contributed in the issuance of Specifications and B.O.Qs for the project
-Attended coordination meetings with the client to review and discuss the modifications and proposed variations
-Designed parking lots and basement floor plans for the project, and accommodated more space efficient areas
-Contributed in the development of preliminary design documents
-Completed formal design intent and construction documentation

Architect/Trainee at Dar Al Handasah
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2008 to September 2008

-Drafted detailed drawings for residential project specifying dimensions and
material needed
- Contributed in the development of preliminary design documents
- Designed parking ramps to accommodate and extra floor
- Rendered Design Drawings for a residential project

Education

Master's degree, Master in Urban Planning & Policy Making
  • at American University of Beirut
  • June 2016

Expected Graduation Date: June 2018

Bachelor's degree, Architecture and Design
  • at American University of Beirut
  • June 2011

Honor Listed for Spring 2009/2010 Course Work - Design Studios - Design Management for Large Projects - Dispute Resolution for Engineering Projects - Specifications & Cost Estimation - Engineering Economy - Engineering Ethics - Construction Management - Urbanism - Hybrid Architecture - Illegal Cities

High school or equivalent, Mathematics & General Sciences
  • at Hariri High School
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

Research
Management
Architectural Design
Quality
Design Specifications
QA/QC Processes
AutoCAD
BUDGETING
ARCHITECTURE
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DELIVERY
DIMENSIONS
DOCUMENTATION
ENGINEERING
FRAMING
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MEETING FACILITATION
Microsoft Office
Aluminum
Qatar Construction Standards
Project Specifications
Building Envelope Design

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Order of Engineers & Architects - Lebanon
  • Architect
  • September 2011
Alumco Committee
  • Member/GM Assistant
  • August 2015