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Ahmad Al- Araj, Senior Project Manager

Ahmad Al- Araj

Senior Project Manager ·Pied Parker

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Communication & Electronic engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 5 months

Senior Project Manager

February 2022 - Present

Pied Parker

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2022 - Present

• Facilitate technical discussions with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality project delivery. Collaborate with product and engineering teams, and other stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and execution.
• Act as a mentor to promote lean practices, mindsets, and goals among team members.
• Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve project execution by suggesting enhancements to existing workflows and processes.
• Build strong business relationships and make decisions that impact the success of assigned projects, including results, deadlines, and budget. Manage resources effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
• Leverage the technical expertise in various security/ELV systems (such as CCTV, ACS, PA, intercom systems, barriers, ANPR) and knowledge of different brands to provide optimal solutions to customers and address complex technical requirements of existing sites.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen and technical proficiency in the security system industry. Take a forward-thinking approach to drive business growth by developing multi-functional strategies that achieve long-term goals.
• Support the sales and estimation team, attend technical site surveys for brownfield jobs, and gather relevant technical and execution information to review tenders/contracts and technical and commercial proposals.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of a front-line delivery team (such as engineers and technicians) to ensure quality service and flawless execution of contractual obligations.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Projects Manager – ELV & Parking Management systems

November 2018 - January 2022

VALTRANS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS & SERVICES

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2018 - January 2022

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work and ensure effective communication and coordination among the team.
• Meet with the Master project manager to agree on mobilization and coordination activities: weekly meetings, on-site offices, storage area, communication, and personal protective equipment.
• Allocate technicians and sites to the assigned supervisors
• Collaborate with the procurement department to ensure the timely availability of necessary material
• Assist in the development of project schedules and manpower requirements and ensure execution as per the schedule
• Prepare methods statements, submit them for client’s approval, and ensure adherence to the approved statements throughout the project
• Perform project engineering duties on small to medium-sized projects including ELV coordination
• Attend weekly meetings with the client project team and prepare weekly progress reports
• Recognize critical design issues and resolve them on time by making necessary design changes and obtaining required approvals
• Request from estimation engineer, new pricing for approved changes
• Report on issues that might affect the work progress as per the preset schedule, and when needed review schedules and priorities for optimization of time and resources
• Request inspections for testing and commissioning, and prepare catalogs and O&M upon obtaining the client's approval

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of Department – ELV & Firefighting systems

June 2013 - September 2018

Zener Steward Electromechincal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2013 - September 2018

• Oversee the overall operation of the ELV & Firefighting System department.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the department's budget and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with other departments for effective communication and coordination.
• Manage and develop the department's team members.

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery
Job role:
Management

Maintenance Manager

May 2011 - March 2013

National Fire Fighting and Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2011 - March 2013

• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for firefighting equipment.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of all firefighting equipment and ensure proper maintenance and inspections.
• Manage a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics.
• Coordinate with other departments to develop effective maintenance schedules.
• Implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track maintenance activities.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager – ELV Systems

February 2002 - April 2011

Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2002 - April 2011

• Develop project plans, manage project execution, and lead a team of engineers and technicians.
• Implement quality control measures and maintain compliance with specifications and standards.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and manage procurement processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and monitor project costs.
• Implement safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Commission Engineer

January 2003 - March 2003

Bahri & Mazroei Trading Co.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2003 - March 2003

Commission for :
1- Fire Alarm System ( Gent 34000)
2- Fire Alarm System ( Esser 8000)
3- Voice Evacuation System ( Orator)
4- Voice Evacuation System ( Evac System)

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

maintenance In- Charge

October 1999 - January 2003

United Food Industries Corp.

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

October 1999 - January 2003

Full In-charge for the following
1- Low current system
2- control system
3- Pneumatic system
4- Machines
5- Spare parts stock

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Maintenace Engineer

August 1998 - July 1999

Communication & Control Company

Jordan

August 1998 - July 1999

Commission & install for :-
1- Fire Alarm system
2- Nurse Call System
3- Time Attendance
4- Telephone Central System

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Philadelphia University

June 1998

June 1998

Bachelor's degree, Communication & Electronic engineering

Jordan

Skills

Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Operating System ( Windows 2000), MS Office,
Expert
Operating System ( Windows 2000), MS Office,
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Cost Control Management
Expert
Cost Control Management
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Estimate, Design, technical adviser, Installation, Testing & commission for ELV System
Expert
Estimate, Design, technical adviser, Installation, Testing & commission for ELV System
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
project planning
Expert
project planning
Expert
project execution
Expert
project execution
Expert
project work
Expert
project work
Expert
Office Management
Expert
Office Management
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Marketing
Intermediate
Marketing
Intermediate
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
HTML + CSS
Expert
HTML + CSS
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

American Academy Of Project Management

International Project Manager

September 2006

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified International Project Manager
American Academy
Sep 2006 - Sep 2006
Basic Seminar of MoBotix AG ( Security- Vision- Systems)
MOBOTIX AG
Sep 2006 - Sep 2006

Recommendations

Suleiman Hasaan

Apr 2013

Apr 2013

Eastern Area Sales EngineerColleague

Eng, Ahmad has a wide knowledge about ELV Systems & has professional Management skills. What makes him unique the way he deals with his team. He is full of energy and just concentrating on his goals.

Fayyad Al Sadi

May 2011

May 2011

Area ManagerManager

Ahmed is very active & have very good knowdege about ELV systems. He know his job perfectly & he is not looking to the time but his goal always to comp;let his job .He have very good skill & know how to deal with his collegs & customer , have excellent spirit & would like always to give the maximum of his capacity .

Ahmad Hunter

May 2011

May 2011

Insurance officerClient

To Whom It May Concern: It is a distinct pleasure to recommend to you Mr.Ahmad Al Araj. Ahmad has a zest for life and has a variety of interests. He can relate to people in many ways and on many levels, and would have made a great project management executive. In fact, Ahmad’s people skills have saved the day for on more than one occasion.