Ajmal Mohammad, Manager of Projects

Ajmal Mohammad

Manager of Projects

TECH GROUP

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, International Business
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Manager of Projects at TECH GROUP
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since January 2014

Preparation of Baseline Program for project at the tendering stage as per the scope of work.
Coordinate between client & consultants for various issues at site regarding work progress & issues.
Established clear guidelines for multinational team of Site Managers, QS/Estimation Engineer, Planners, QA/QC, designers and engineers, developed MEP Design model, and introduced procedures promoting Best practices. Promoted collaborative efforts, and garnered major gains through application of Quality Assurance processes.
Led group composed of Project Managers, Planning Manager, and engineers in driving a complex construction projects, rigorously controlling costs, and implementing viable risk mitigation strategy for future projects. Controlled scope, development and management as well as enhancing commercial performance of project to ensure attainment of established goals.
Exercised functional authority over Site Managers, Project Engineers spanning initiation, execution, cost, budget, and schedule control for pre and post award Engineering Projects.
Spearheaded completion of highly complex construction projects within aggressive timeframes, rapidly resolved inspection and contract administration issues, and maintained exceptional Quality and Safety standards.

Key Accomplishments:

Managing Around AED 1 b ACR construction project within aggressive 28 months timeframe, executing field inspections and addressing challenges to complete projects on time (Consultant: Eng. Adnan Saffarrini)
Managing around AED 60 m luxurious Community Villas construction project within aggressive 12 months timeframe, executing field inspections and addressing challenges to complete projects on time. (Consultant: NAGA)
Managing Around AED 90 m high tower construction project within aggressive 18 months timeframe, executing field inspections and addressing challenges to complete projects on time (Consultant: PRO ARCH)
Managing Around AED 1.3 b luxurious Community DAMAC Villas construction project within aggressive 12 months timeframe, executing and addressing challenges to complete projects on time, (Client DAMAC; Consultant: AECOM)
Analysed unique clients needs and performed targeted additions, managing relationship and ensuring adherence to established requirements.
Delivered major developments across Project Management, Project Planning, Budget & Cost Estimating, and Energy Analysis & Constructability across all project phases.

Project Manager at Du Build Contracting L.L.C – (Ghantoot Group)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2014 to December 2014
Sr. Project Manager at Triangle Building Contracting L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2010 to June 2014

Preparation of Baseline Program for project at the tendering stage as per the scope of work in Primavera 6.
Coordinate between client & consultants for various issues at site regarding work progress & for issues impacting activities on the critical path.
Complete resource planning as per project scope using productivity norms.
Review & analysis of Contract documents for each Construction Package and advice the Projects Manager of any planning deficiencies from scheduling point of view.
Review Sub Contractor planning schedule for effective utilization of time & cost.
Conducting Management & Progress meetings both in head office and at site and highlighting critical issues.
Updating and alerting project managers on delays and suggesting ways to expedite progress.
Preparing and maintaining detailed manpower schedules for Site and office resources.
Cost loading and monitoring the cash flow & project progress using SPI, CPI & Earned Value Analysis.
Coordination with Local Authorities for work inspections and approvals, with additional responsibilities as conflict resolution agent between Project Management Company and Consultant Team.
Preparation of various formats for effective project management & site progress reporting.
Coordination with nominated subcontractor and consultants for various submittals and approvals.
Preparation of detail documents for extension of time (EOT) for the project.
Preparation and submission of Progress Reports/Charts through Project Management Software - Primavera6 and submitting to project managers.

Project Engineer at Triangle Building Contracting L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2009 to April 2010
MEP Projects at Triangle Building Contracting L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to April 2009

Preparation of Baseline Program for project at the tendering stage as per the scope of work in Primavera.
Developing the (MTS) level 4 integrated EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) schedule based on contract requirements, in co-operation with the Managing Contractor, on Primavera and monitoring our commitment on a Common Target Schedule.
Managing resources on the primavera baseline program.
Material loading on the program for the purpose of monitoring & controlling procurement.
Cost loading and monitoring the cash flow & project progress using SPI, CPI & Earned Value Analysis.
As a member of PMO (Project Management Office) I used to conduct review meetings with the project managers and project directors of various projects along with the respective planning department members. These meeting were conducted to review the project from planning point of view, and to guide the team for maintaining the required standard documents for the monitoring of the project.
Updating and review of the BSC (Balanced Score Card) for various projects and conduct presentations to explain the project team about the functions of BSC as a strategic planning and management system to align business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization.
Maintaining & updating of various logs for various departments through online documentation system.
Review the Contract documents for each Construction Package and advise the Projects Manager of any planning deficiencies from scheduling stand point of view.
Review & Approve Sub Contractors proposed construction work schedules, resource allocation and report to the Project Manager/ Head of Planning.
Monitor & Check that the current schedule is in compliance with the overall project schedule.
Preparing of Tender program during the tendering stage for new projects and proposed the resource requirements.
Scheduling programs and updating on weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis.
Controlling Sub Contractors progress and conducting meetings for coordination.
Updating and alerting project managers on delays and suggesting ways to expedite progress delays.
Preparing and maintaining detailed manpower schedules for Site and office resources.
Coordination with Consultants, Project Management Company & Local Authorities (FEWA, ETISALAT, CIVIL DEFENCE) for work inspections and approvals.
Daily coordination with nominated subcontractor and Consultants for submittals and approvals.
Preparation & Delivery of project progress status via presentation for both client and the top management.
Preparation of detail documents for extension of time (EOT) for the project.
Preparation and submission of Progress Reports/ Charts in Project Management software primavera and submitting to Planning Department.
Conducting Progress Review meetings & monitoring of project identifying problems related to work progress.
Prepare risk analysis documents from planning point of view throughout the project life cycle.

Project Management
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Managing project operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of targets within the scope, time and cost parameters.
Monitoring project compliance with project management standard policies, procedures and templates through project audits.
Assisting team members to identify and develop project management methodology, practices and standards.
Assisting Project Managers to coordinate progress meetings, coordination meetings, reports, analysis of all components of project management that are part of Project and product scope.

Project Manager at MEP
  • Oman
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for a Branch of German administering schooling body.
Consultant (Plan Quadrat

Electrical Engineer at Al Salem Trading Enterprise L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

Prepared projects’ feasibility study, detailed planned and commissioned communication & electrical system. (Electrical & communication system for building G+20 & G+6 etc., villas & Industrial High Tech Projects)
Monitored progress in terms of the status of the plan and the budget and reported back to management.
Anticipated and caught deviations from a plan or schedule and kept all participants and consultant informed.
Identified, logged, analyzed and managed potential and actual issues and risks to take corrective action
Generated different technical project documents.
Designed switch gears, LV, MV, Control Panels, control system, interlocking, startup and shutdown philosophy.
Provided final As-Built Wiring schematics, assembly drawings and all relevant drawings to customer -AutoCAD
Designed & Tested ELMS (Electrical Load Management System)
Designed both indoor and outdoor Lighting of whole plant along with its distribution panel and lighting.
Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Control & Instrument cables detailed engineering including selection of type, size, de-rating factors and laying techniques.
Cable trays selection, route management and installation supervision.
Managed overall site as an assistant site manager ensuring the smooth flow of the project
Worked on the detailed offer and cost estimation of many small and larger scale projects.
Basic design, equipment selection, Commissioned Transformer, Backup Generator System, protection schemes and synchronization philosophy
Project Management, Project site management ensuring the smooth flow of the projects
Technical presentations for the Business development.

at Division: Food Processors, Manufacturing &Packaging Materials. Dolphin Group
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

4 Large scale Factory Project)

at Division: Dolphin Aluminum
  • United Arab Emirates
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Plant

Education

Master's degree, International Business
  • at University of Cambridge
  • January 2011
Higher diploma, Strategy
  • at British University
  • January 2007

in Dubai Pass

Bachelor's degree, Engineering
  • at NED University of Engineering & technology
  • July 2006

courses: / AWARDS / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PMP Certified Training completed Knowledge & understanding of FIDIC Attended course in Contracts & Claim Management Intelligent and Green Building Design training FEWA/DEWA – Federal Ministry U.A.E Examination cleared – (Professional Certified License) Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member IEEE Student Member ship IET Student Membership Gulf news

Specialties & Skills

CASH FLOW
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT OFFICE

Languages

English
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