Ali Harfouch, Snr. Construction Manager

Ali Harfouch

Snr. Construction Manager

IMAR Trading and Contracting

Location
Qatar
Education
High school or equivalent, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
Experience
14 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months

Snr. Construction Manager at IMAR Trading and Contracting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since September 2017

• Successfully led a team of 15 engineers and foremen.
• Managed all aspects of construction and fit-out work, ensuring the projects successful completion and handover to the consultant.
• Facilitated effective coordination among design, technical, QS, QA/QC departments, and subcontractors to streamline project operations.
• Collaborate with consultant to conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials and on-site evaluations in accordance with project specifications.
• Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to address project issues and maintain clear communication channels.
• Generated daily reports for senior management and line managers.
• Collaborated closely with the procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials, optimizing project timelines.
• Effectively communicated with the commercial department to resolve subcontractor-related issues, contributing to project efficiency.
• Diligently monitored project progress, plans, and schedules.
• Managed project budget constraints.
• Conducted regular monitoring of construction operations and reported progress to the project manager.
• Implemented and maintained rigorous safety measures to minimize accidents.
• Achieved rapid progress on the construction of the largest metro station.

Project Achieved The Doha Oasis (PRINTEMPS MALL/7 Star Hotel) (QR 1.5 B)
• Doha Oasis project is multi use development project & fashion shopping mall established on 440, 000 square meters built up area.
• Managed the completion of 16 out of 32 non-typical floors of the 7-star hotel within The Doha Oasis project, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills in a complex construction environment.
• Played a pivotal role in the development of The Doha Oasis, a sprawling 440, 000 square meter multi-use project featuring a theme park, 5-star hotel, retail shopping complex, cinema, and residential components.

Doha Metro (Gold Line) (QR 650 M)
• The Gold line extends from Ras Bu Abboud to Al Aziziya. 11 stations run along the line.
• Since April 2019, being responsible for six stations from the gold line.
• Since September 2017, being responsible for one of the biggest stations, Al Sadd station over an area of 10, 318Sqm.

Construction Manager at Matta Contracting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2016 to September 2017

Project Achieved B-Lusail Apartment (QR120 M)
• Managed the entire construction process for the B-Lusail Apartment project, a substantial undertaking valued at 120 million QR.

Snr. Project Engineer at Urbacon Contracting and Trading
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2013 to June 2016

• Led a team of project and site engineers as a Senior site Engineer, overseeing their work and ensuring seamless coordination on a major project in Qatar.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of a significant project, contributing to its timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills, guiding the team through complex project phases and challenges.
• Collaborated effectively with various stakeholders to facilitate project progress and achieve key milestones within the specified timeline.
Project Achieved
Mall of Qatar (MOQ/QR 5.8 B)
• Mall of Qatar is a 5.8 billion QR project with a 440000 Sqm. built up area, 162000 m2 of lease area and 7000 parking lots, with a construction of 2 Basements + 2 Floors + Roof Floor +Hotel.
Hilton Hotel:
• The Hilton Hotel is a new project consisting of basement, ground floor, mezzanine, 6 floors. Being responsible for the 4th floor which consists of residential and large suits, the 5th floor which consists of typical guest rooms, roof which is the 6th level with gym, large swimming pool and restaurants, & roof top.
Sheraton Hotel A fast-track project (renovation: 8 months/ QR 1.2 B)
• Renovation of Sheraton hotel built since 80s, consisting of 11 floors, lobby area, restaurants, health club and 3 large halls built over an area of 75, 000 Sqm. The hotel has swimming pools, landscape, and parking areas. It has cladding of marble and render with luxurious finishing and facilities from the inside. Being responsible for the first four floors which consists of residential and large suits.
Al Wajba Club House (QR 1.46 B)
• Construction of a huge private residential palace is 1.4 billion QR project with pool house and landscape for SHEIKH HAMAD BIN JASIM AL—THANI over an area of 44, 000 Sqm. A huge arches structure and precast domes, in addition to the external cladding of marble, render, and GRC, with luxurious finishing and facilities from the inside.

Snr. Site Engineer at Green Contracting & Trading
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2012 to April 2013

• Being responsible for Substructure and Superstructure for Villa of three floors, average area for each floor is 400 m² & for building of three floors, average area for each floor is 300 m².

Site Engineer at United Contracting Company
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2009 to February 2012

Residential Project
•Substructure and Superstructure for 1 building of eleven floors, average area for each floor is 450 m².
•Shop Drawings & Quantity Survey (BOQ) for structure and architecture related to 3 buildings, each consisting of 10 floors, average area of each floor is 450 m2.

Education

High school or equivalent, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
  • at International Academic Qualifications
  • January 2023
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering,
  • at Beirut Arab University
  • January 2011

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
AutoCAD
Able to work well with others, be a team player, as well as a natural leader
CONSTRUCTION
ADAPTABILITY
OPERATIONS
PROCUREMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
AUTOCAD
CLADDING (CONSTRUCTION)
LEADERSHIP
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft, Excel

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Registered Architectural engineer at Order of Engineers & Architects in Tripoli & North Lebanon (OEA
  • Architectural Engineer
  • November 2011
•Registered Architectural engineer at Urban Planning & Development Authority (UPDA) in Qatar.
  • Code C
  • October 2017

Training and Certifications

PMP Training course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2023

Hobbies

  • Football