Project Manager
Al Tayer Group
Total years of experience :30 years, 5 Months
Achievements/Tasks:
- Performed tasks central to program progress, analyzed and then effectively strategized in regard to business goals, including design, scheduling, budgeting, accounting and resource management.
- Spearheads Designs and MEP proposal and reviews for department stores projects (Bloomingdales & Harvey Nichols) for the planning of the store and shop-in-shop refurbishment.
- Advised upper management on projects risks and measures to take.
- Communicated and facilitated meetings with all project stakeholders concerning design development and progress of projects.
- Consistently met deadlines with team, achieving commendations of meeting deadlines for the past four years with a 95 percentile.
Projects Handled:
Luxury Department Stores:
Bloomingdales, The Dubai Mall and Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates
- Fashion/Beauty: Dior, Channel, Gucci, Saint Laurent, YSL, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, Moncler, Hugo Boss,
Armani, Brunello Cucinelli, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta, Manolo Blahnik, Diesel, La Mer, Guerlain, NARS, Kiehls, Frederic Malle, Sisley, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Estee Lauder, Kenzo, Chloe, TFK, Memo, AVEDA and others.
Achievements/Tasks:
- Responsible for managing the preparation of tender documents, cost analysis, bid process and procurement, contract preparation and evaluation.
- Responsible for the tender management in behalf of the client.
- Successfully managed 95% of all government, semi-government and private portfolios of projects.
- Responsible for the Project Development Consultancy through research, developing design and preparation of design and technical specifications based on Clients technical guidelines and requirements.
- Project Management for the over all implementation of the projects, coordination with stakeholders and relevant authorities, liaising with the Clients, authorities and contractors on the fulfillment of the requirements of the projects and its implementation according to the contract and programme schedule. Constantly monitored progress and resolved issues on a timely manner. Successfully managed Client expectation and stakeholders relationship management .
Achievements/Tasks:
- Responsible for managing the preparation of tender documents, cost analysis, bid process and procurement, contract preparation and evaluation.
- Responsible for the tender management in behalf of the client. Successfully managed 95% of all government, semi-government and private portfolios of projects.
- Responsible for the Project Development Consultancy through research, developing design and preparation of design and technical specifications based on Clients technical guidelines and requirements.
- Project Management for the over all implementation of the projects, coordination with stakeholders and relevant authorities, liaising with the Clients, authorities and contractors on the fulfillment of the requirements of the projects and its implementation according to the contract and programme schedule. Constantly monitored progress and resolved issues on a timely manner. Successfully managed Client expectation and stakeholders relationship management .
Specializes in Project Management and Project Development Consultancy
• Achievements/Tasks:
Oversee the full responsibility for the concepts, design production and implementation, strategic planning, and operations of the Design & Engineering Team.
Supervised the preparation of Tender Bid, Cost analysis and Claims Preparation. Prepares Technical specifications for clients use or for the Tender Bid.
trades and contractors in order to deliver the projects on time.
• Based on track record of achievements, ADEDA was repackaged to cater to a growing clientele. After Analyzing prospective client demographics and other factors to ascertain key market and prime location we planned and executed comprehensive marketing strategy to successfully ignite growth and profits. We worked closely with management, staff, and government entities to position the company for continued growth and market expansion.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the design development strategies; drive forward new business development through in-depth analysis of clients' needs and requirements to promote growth and enhance revenue.
• Supervise the design development process from schematic design to final design drawings. Monitors coordination and collaboration with other technical trades in order to deliver high quality design projects integrating technology that addresses the environmental issues.
• Maintain high level of direct involvement in understanding issues to the projects for customer satisfaction. Have work closely with Project Management Team on resolving chronic issues and in the forecasting process of communicating the status of the project
• Wrote the company's policy & procedure manuals and employee handbook; updated, revised, and overhauled where needed.
• Significantly increased revenues and decreased expenses through streamlining procedures and implementing cost-cutting measures.
• Maintains a focus on the development and enhancement of the professionalism of employees; provides continuing education opportunities to promote maximum professional growth and increase morale and productivity.
• Selected to turn around the engineering and design department and implement quality control. Restructured operations, analyzed existing methods, and developed new programs and procedures to re-direct the departments operations.
• Oversaw all functions of the company serving 12 projects in 4 areas. Accountable for monitoring design production, tender, bids, contract documents, costs and expenses; served as final approval for authorization of all engineering and design operations expenditures.
• Ensured total compliance with Government’s National and Local regulations.
• Prior to coming on board, the engineering department was disorganized. Upon review of implemented and forthcoming changes, allowed the department to remain in operation. Attained a 50% improvement rating upon final evaluation.
• Administered all the engineering operations; responsible for successfully growing the department operations through effective control measures and techniques to revise and upgrade the working system.
• Developed and implemented policy and procedure manuals, updating old material into comprehensive instructional manuals, clarifying areas of responsibilities.
• Directed all operations and activities for more than 60 management and staff for both the operation and design departments. Coordinated all off-site services, assigning programs of works and staff. Provided direct supervision to design and engineering staff; hiring, training, and scheduling as needed; assessing knowledge level; assuring efficiency, quality and productivity. Made a 3 year planning to forecast growth, and anticipate necessary adjustment in the company organization prior to engagement.
• Coordinate the operations to discuss and formulate methodology of construction to ensure the system that will be used is the most efficient and cost effective for tendering competitive bids. Check and approved all materials delivered from the beginning to the end of the construction works according to the specifications and approved samples Conduct Site inspection whenever the need arises. Supervise and follow up on all construction works ensuring compliance according to the approved drawings
• Check and assess tender plans against construction plans and submit variation orders to project managers for approval. Check actual quantities against tender quantities for variation order. Check approved specifications against tender quantities for variation order. Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the program to proceed without delay. Make 2 weeks look ahead. Keep a full and accurate daily site diary
• Oversaw vendor contracts on equipment and supplies; served as authorized person with final approval authority for purchase orders and supply requisitions. Evaluate and assess Construction Budget. Implement the budget without sacrificing time, quality and speed.
• Maintained quality assurance program to ensure compliance with company and government regulations.