Construction Project Manager
The Fern Limited
Total years of experience :30 years, 3 Months
I am responsible for managing the projects of the group in Germany, Cyprus, Afghanistan and UAE. These projects include Residential, Hospitality, mixed use Building and Industrial Projects such as Poultry Projects and Cement Plant. UAE Projects Include:
G+13 Residential and Commercial Building in Al Furjan, Dubai
B+G+1 +R Private Villa in Dubai Hills
My responsibilities include the following duties among others:
Preparation of the Final Conditions of Contract for contracts to be awarded.
Prepare and Compile the Basic Specifications and define the project scope.
Review cost estimates for stages from Concept design consultancy to construction.
Preparing and Implementing the reporting formats & Standard Operating Procedures.
Finalizing the program of works along with resources planning.
Ensuring that the milestones are achieved and budgets are not exceeded.
Implementing the QHSE Plans and procedures & ensure compliance with regulations.
Project: Construction of 306 Villas at Al Saad, Al Ain. AED 850 Million
Client: Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. Employer: Musanada
Project includes 306 Villas, Mosques, commercial buildings, community centre, parks, substations. Works include roads, water supply, electrical, sewerage, storm water, telecommunication and gas. As the R.E. (Infra) my duties included:
Coordinating with the relevant authorities for the approvals and required permits.
Design review and workshops for any required design modifications,
Supervision of the construction works and overseeing the AREs, Surveyor etc.
Review of work program with the planning engineer and attending Progress Meetings.
Sub-contractor’s evaluations, IPC evaluation and Submitting reports to the Employer.
Review of submittals, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements etc.
Review the progress of the works and guide the Contractor on more efficient methods
Position: Project Manager - (January, 2017 to Date)
Organization: Tech Construction, Ajman, UAE
Project: Commercial and Residential Building for Tech group \[G+5P+22 Typical Floors\]. AED 125 Million
Client: Tech Global. Consultant: CEC (Continental Engineering Consultants)
This is a structure with Pile Foundations. Floor slabs are Post-Tensioned slabs. Ground Floor Area is 2000sqm. Total Covered area of the building is 52, 000sqm. So far 30% of the structure has been executed.
Position: Manager Projects - (June, 2017 to December, 2017)
Organization: Tech Global, Ajman, UAE
Projects managed:
Building and Infrastructure works for City Life Mall. AED 50 Million (80% complete at time of taking over)
The main building and major infrastructure works including sewerage, street lighting, fire-fighting system, power supply, water supply were planned and executed by Tech Group. I completed the project.
Ajman Academy (School) \[AED 15 M\]. Consultants: Al Gurg Consultants.
This projects was 75% completed when I took over. I ensured that the project was completed and handed over to the client in time for the new academic year.
295 Villas for Mixed Use Residential Development, Sun Island, Sharjah Water Front. AED 350 Million
Client: Star Dev. Consultant: NAGA. Contractor: Tech Construction. Precast By: Abu Dhabi Precast.
These are precast villas on cast-in-situ RCC foundations. There are 3, 4, 5 & 6 bedroom Villas. Preparing the execution strategy for the project. Finalizing all contractual agreements including for Precast and MEP works. Worked on the Project Quality Plan, HSE Plan and Program of work for final submission.
G+1 Showroom and Residential Building at Al Jurf, Ajman AED 25 Million.
Commercial and Residential Building at Al Jurf (near China Mall. Ajman) \[G + 4 Floors\]. AED 20 Million.
Other assignments:
Team member in preparing the Standard Operating Procedures at Group level including Operations, procurement, contracts, QHSE, Planning & Monitoring.
Team member for Developing and running pilot project on productivity model which will be used by the Contracting Units of the group (Tech Construction, Tech Foundation, Tech Engineering.
Team member for developing the Project Controls procedures and monitoring their implementation.
Attend Technical meetings with clients (and prospective clients) as well as consultants.
Position: Senior Civil Engineer - acting as ARE. (July 2016 to June, 2017),
Organization: The Village Consulting Engineers (supervision).
Client: Majid Al Futtaim and Sharjah Holding. Project Design by Khatib and Alami (also Technical advisor)
Project: Al Zahia Garden Apartments. Phase 1- University City Road, Sharjah, UAE \[AED 150 Million\]
I was supervising the construction of all the 3 apartment buildings (G+3, G+4, G+5) in Phase 1 and was reporting to the Senior Project Manager. I had the following duties:
Review and approve Technical Submittals, Material Submittals and Method Statements.
Review and approve Shop drawings & As-Built Drawings including for Post Tensioned Slabs
Conducting and approving Work Inspections, Material Inspection Requests and On-site tests
Study the road profile to ensure provisions for smooth flow of traffic and reduce the amount of cut and fill.
Attending meetings with specialist suppliers and subcontractors along with main contractor.
Preparation and issuance of Site Instructions and other instructions as required.
Review of sub-contractors’ Technical proposals and propose alternative proposals when required.
Ensuring compliance with sustainability requirements as per LEED and BREEM (UK)
Coordinate with Technical Coordination Consultants, Khatib and Alami for all Technical matters.
Project: Construction of Embassy of Saudi Arabia at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (USD 30Million)
Phase 2 consisted of Retaining wall, external cladding, internal finishes, Central Heating System, infrastructure works, Security System, Intelligent Building System, Test. & Comm. and Handing Over.
I had the following duties at this project:
Coordination with client, local authorities as well as coordination of design with head office.
Ensuring Implementation of QA/QC, HSE procedures and adherence to local regulations.
Conducted site visits and Chaired weekly & monthly Progress meetings, then submit progress reports.
Reviewed and evaluated contractor’s IPC, Claims and approval of Sub-Contractors.
Position: Senior QAQC Engineer acting as QAQC Manager. (November 2012 to June 2014),
Organization: System Construct, UAE
Major Projects (near Full Time attendance):
Project: Repton School, Reem Island \[AED 80Million\]
I was the Senior QA/QC Engineer and PQP (Pearl Qualified Professional) responsible for attending Estidama conferences, submittals to authorities, implementation of QA/QC procedures, on-site and off-site inspections..
Project: Harsco Warehouses and Office Blocks \[AED 30 Million\]
Responsible for execution and assisting in all QA/QC procedures, including witnessing of trial mixes, coordination with Trakhees for CED inspections. Coordination of Green Building requirements for EHS.
ACHIEVEMENT: By changing the method of soil replacement I was able to save about AED 350, 000
Project: Extension of Dubai Customs Head Quarters with Parking (G+4) \[AED 100 Million\]
Worked during the handing over stage (last 3 months) and was responsible for snagging de-snagging, preparation of handing over documents and obtaining Taking-Over Certificate from the client.
Other Projects (Part Time attendance) and assignments:
Project: Ajman Cooperative Society \[AED 50 Million\]
Al Makhawi Villa and private Villa in Al Quoz, Dubai
Pepsi Cola Factory Extension in DIFC, Dubai
Attend ISO audits.
Position: Construction Manager (November 2011 to October 2012) approved by ADNOC
Organization: System Construct, UAE
Project: ADNOC Housing Complex, package 11, RUWAIS, Western Region, Abu Dhabi \[AED 650 Million\]
Project consisted of 8 nos.G+11 apartment buildings as well as the related infrastructure. I was the construction manager responsible for construction of 3 G+12 Residential Buildings as well the entire infrastructure for all the 8 buildings (G+12). Infrastructure included a substation, electricity supply, water supply, sewerage, storm water drainage, street lighting, road works, boundary wall, pavement, hard and soft landscaping etc. As construction manager I was responsible for coordination of design, implementation of all QHSE procedures, resource planning, coordination between civil and MEP works including infrastructure. Understanding and implementing all relevant local authority regulations was part of my duties including those for infrastructure works.
Position: Resident Engineer (May 2008 to October, 2011)
Organization: Archcorp Architectural Engineering, Dubai, UAE
My duties included supervision, progress monitoring, liaison with authorities, coordination with contractors and clients, submitting and conducting authority related inspections, approval of materials, review of specifications, methodologies, implementation of QHSE procedures, review of submittals, design coordination, and review of contractor’s claims. I was the engineer as per FIDIC on the following projects:
Projects under direct supervision (worked as full time Resident Engineer):
Atarfil Factory in JAFZA( Jabel Ali Free Zone) \[AED 27 Million\]
This included factory building, office area, water tanks, holding tank, service block and road.
MAJOR ACHEIVEMENTS: During my review of the dewatering proposal, I discovered that the subcontractor had overdesigned the system. I redesigned the system and saved about 230, 000 AED for the client.
G+6 Easy Hotel - JAFZA, Dubai World Project \[AED 93 Million\]
This was a precast structure clad with EIFS. It was a Gold rated LEED Project.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: The proposed position of the holding tank was adjacent to the boundary wall and required shoring costing about AED 2.5 Million. After approval from the approving authority the position of the tank was shifted inwards thus avoiding the need for shoring thus saving about AED 2.5 Million for the client.
Other Projects and Assignments:
Team member for Review of specifications prior to final submission in accordance with CSI Format.
Compiling of Handing Over documents prior to BCC submission for DYNERGY factory in Techno Park, Dubai
Team leader for Primavera Training sessions. Standby tutor for MS Project for all in-house training sessions.
Team member for review of Tender documents for CNBM (Chinese company) for proposed warehouses.
Team leader for review of Extension of Time applications for all projects and technical study of Claims.
Project: Construction of Embassy of Saudi Arabia at Ashgabat. USD 15 Million - Phase1
Covered area of the project was 15, 000 m2. There were 13 structures including Ambassador’s Residence, Consulate building, 8 Villas and ancillary buildings. I was the Engineer in accordance with FIDIC.
Position: Manager Coordination and Planning (February 2005 to November 2006), USD 20 Million
Organization: Echo West International (Pvt.) Ltd. Pakistan (Feb 2005 to October, 2006)
Project: Construction Manager of Sunder Industrial Estate Project, Lahore, Pakistan
The project involved construction of about 80km of rigid pavement (RCC SLABS), construction of 120 seepage wells, construction of 10 overhead water tanks of 100, 000 gallons each, gate structures, and infrastructure including water supply, drainage, electricity. I had following duties:
Coordinate with the consultant for all technical and commercial matters including Interim Payment Certificates.
Provide Technical support to planning and commercial departments.
Team Leader for setting up the QAQC Procedures for the project and procure a fully functional site LAB.
Support the project manager in planning the project execution strategy.
Advise the earthworks department for optimum use of equipment and proper planning for earthworks.
My duties included complete responsibility for execution including obtaining approval from consultant, client and local authorities. I executed the following projects:
Construction of Lamba Zango-Iyatawa virgin road (55KM), Kaduna State & Bridge at Faskari, Katsina
Construction of 500 villas at Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Project: Hadejia Valley Project (700, 000 hectares)
Construction of Irrigation canals using heavy-duty earthmoving equipment and Precision land leveling using specialized machines with laser receivers attached to electronic controls.
Site Engineer: Construction of Asphalt Road from Rano to Kano, Nigeria (100km)
Site Manager: Infrastructure and 7 buildings for the LPG Plant at Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2. P.G.D.M. Full Time - Postgraduate Diploma in Management.