Ahmed Zaqout

.• Directed overall operations and service-level enhancement initiatives of Sales Department, Financial Department, Commercial Department, Maintenance, Operations and Administration within the Abu Dhabi branch.
• Key contributor actively involved in public tenders to secure new and further funding for company’s projects.
• Oversaw timely completion of all swimming pools, water feature and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi area.
• Conceptualised, developed, and initiated aggressive growth plan projected to add 13 new projects in infrastructure development.
• Slashed costs and enhanced service levels on “in-progress” projects through expert renegotiation of vendor contracts.
• Followed up the work progress to ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Monitored budget, allocated resources to ensure cash flow optimisation and timely completion of projects.
• Forge solid relationships with consultants and clients to streamline communication flow and problem solve efficiently.

• Monitored completion of complex projects by employing strategic management and operational oversight skills.
• Created and designed proposals, execution plan, project parameters and strategy documents for potential clients and public tenders.
• Forged long-term relationships with executive level sponsors to achieve desired objectives.
• Drove leadership vision and direction setting for project team and business, being a key advisor and expert to cross-functional teams involved in the large scale projects.
• Oversaw implementation of assigned projects, such as: a sewage network project in RAK, Yasmin Village Project encompassing 11 buildings, infrastructure and landscaping, Yasmin Tower, Um Al Quwain water network project.
• Coordinated the approval of materials’ purchasing for the projects to track expenditures.
• Managed project budget, defined and allocated required resources for project completion within established timeframe.

• Managed the public tendering and project execution phases, by coordinating team efforts, consultants, clients to ensure completion within established requirements.
• Followed up the work progress and monitored budgets and cash flow.
• Monitored the materials’ purchasing for the projects to ensure expenditure tracking.
• Spearheaded innovative strategies and plans that significantly mitigate project and organisational risks through cross - functional leadership and problem solving skills.

• Successfully oversaw projects’ execution within established timeline and budget, such as: Alia Hospital, Dheisheh Boys School, Pumping Station in Khan Younis, Storm water and Drainage System in Khan Younis, Sea Water Desalination Plant in Deir Al Balah, Infrastructure for ministries complex, Building of insurance and pension general corporation, Kuwait hospital and President office.

* Designed electrical works and communication
systems
* Prepared technical specifications and bidding
documents.
* Evaluated proposal and participated in selection
committee.
* Site supervision for Al Awal Complex (30, 000 sqm.

* Designed electrical works and communication
systems for all housing projects managed by the
Council.
* Preparing technical specifications and bidding
documents.
* Evaluated technical proposals and participated in
selection committees.
* Site supervision.

• Designed electrical works and communication systems of Libya Central Bank in Tripoli.
• Designed electrical works and communication systems of cold and deep freeze stores.
• Designed and supervised electrical works and communication systems of General Health Laboratories.
• Designed electrical works and communication systems of El Khoms Hotel.
• Supervised electrical works and communication systems of Shopping Centers compound projects.
• Supervised electrical works and communication systems of Dosimetry Laboratory.
• Supervised electrical works and communication systems of Solar Center Studies and research.
• Revised electrical works and communication design of Administrative Buildings.
• Revised electrical works and communication design of Musrata Sea Port.
• Designed electrical works and communication systems of the follow up Ministry Building.
• Maintenance and Development Works of Tajoura and Al Jala Hospitals.
• Supervised electrical works and communication systems of the Sea Port Terminal.