Adnan Haidar, Head of Project Management Office Section

Adnan Haidar

Head of Project Management Office Section

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Doctorate, Civil Engineering - Construction Management
Experience
14 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months

Head of Project Management Office Section at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2013

Lead a Project Management Office with diversified project management, program management, and technical consulting functions

1. Program management
• Capital and Commercial projects (Data Center, Learning Academy, Offices Complex)
• System Integration Projects (Command & Control Center)
• Renovation and offices fit-outs (Offices, Customer service centers)

2. ISO Certification for Project management office
• Achieved the ISO certification (Guidance on Project Management) for PMO Office functions
• ISO certification for Building Construction -Accessibility of the Built Environment

3. Handing Over Committee Assigned by MD&CEO
• Managed the Handing Over procedure of civil Projects

4. Techno-Commercial Studies (Feasibility Studies, Value Engineering, Technical Evaluations)

5. Green Procurement Development
• Guidelines, criteria, training and development
• Studies; LCC, LCA, Environmental Impact, Carbon emissions, Energy Savings

Project Coordinator at Project Management and Development Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2011 to February 2013

Head Office Project Coordinator
• Program Oversight & Control (Status, Progress, & Financials)
• Developing progress reports (Cost, Schedule, and Financials)
• Technical and managerial support for various projects

Proposals Engineer- Business Development
• Preparation of project proposals (Financial & Technical)
• Preparation of Business Plans and Feasibility Studies
• Preparation of RFPs and, RFQs.
• Developing Project and Company Procedures

Project Manager
Duties include project management functions, coordination, cost and schedule control, and progress reporting

Projects
O- by - OKKU Restaurant / Lounge (Jeddah, KSA)

Assistant Project Manager at Davis Langdon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2006 to July 2008

Assistant Project Manager - Client Representative
Duties:
• Site inspection, assessment, and reporting
• Cost valuation and control
• Progress reporting ( activities, cash flow, cost status, time status and progress, manpower, and various project issues)
• Coordination between different project parties and contractors
• Preparation of legal claims and assistance in the arbitration process

Projects:
Hilton Hotel Beirut-Lebanon (29, 000, 000+ US$)
Carlyle Group Office Fitting Beirut-Lebanon (140, 000 US$)
Credit Suisse Offices Fit out Beirut-Lebanon (340, 000 US$)


Tender Evaluator - Cost Controller
Duties:
Preparation of an evaluation report that analyzes the bids of 5 up to 7 contractors

Projects:
EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City, Bay la Sun Infrastructure Sections B1-B2
EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City, Town Houses Resort Cove Sections C1-C3
EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City, Mirador Villas Sections D1-D3
EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City, Industrial Park Sections C-D1-D3-E


Cost Estimator - Quantity Surveyor
Duties:
Cost estimation of the architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical works of highways, multiple section roads, and streets including squares, parks, and parking

Projects:
EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City Bay La Sun Landscape Section
NDC Metropolitan Park Jeddah-KSA (185, 000, 000 US$)
Tahliyah Street Jeddah-KSA (100, 000, 000$)
Falasteen Road Jeddah-KSA(45, 000, 000$)

Electrical Engineering Intern at Khatib and Alami
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2004 to August 2004

Inspection and supervision of the electrical works that include power and low current systems
Approval of the handing over of works according to plans and specifications
Project:
Clemenceau Medical Center Beirut-Lebanon (33, 000, 000 US $)

Education

Doctorate, Civil Engineering - Construction Management
  • at University of Florida
  • August 2011

Specialized in large scale project management, program management, organizational structures, project controls and reporting, and performance optimization

Master's degree, Civil Engineering - Construction Management
  • at University of Florida
  • February 2009

Specialized in project management, construction management, planning and scheduling, legal aspects in civil engineering, transportation systems, and construction equipment and procedures

Master's degree, Engineering Management
  • at American University of Beirut
  • February 2007

Specialized in project management, industrial management, supply chain, operations research, management theory, decision analysis and modeling, financial accounting, inventory management, technology management, and project deliverance and contracts

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at American University of Beirut
  • June 2005

Specialized in power engineering, power electronics, industrial electrification, electric motors and drives, power systems, power generation and transmission, and other computer design and software courses

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Engineering Management
Progress Reporting
Preparation
Management Planning
Windows Office
Ms Project
Primavera
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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

American Order of Engineers
  • Member
  • February 2009
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Associate Member
  • May 2012

Training and Certifications

Associate in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
November 2011