Construction Manager / Senior Civil Structural Engineer for Site Operations
Dar Al Handasah Shair & Partners
Total years of experience :28 years, 11 Months
Management of construction activities, organize inspections and work shifts to ensure appropriate supervision of the Contractor’s field operations and resolving site issues or non-compliances in coordination with Design Consultant for conformance to project requirements. Prompt review of project submittals to support progress of works. Evaluate the contractor’s interim payment application by checking progress of actual works executed and quantities of installed / delivered materials on site. Review Clients instructions and variations issued and provide estimates or Rough Order Magnitude (ROM), assess and evaluate the claims submitted by the Contractor and make recommendation to the Cost Consultant for entitlement or non-entitlement. Lead the snagging, de-snagging and finalization of As-Built Record Drawings in preparation for handing-over of completed works.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
1. Project & Construction Management for the Package 12 (highlighted in pink) and Package 17 (highlighted in red) of the Hamad International Airport Expansion Project. Package 12 is focused on the expansion of runways, taxiways, 40 aircraft stands and 12 holding bays of approximately 2 million square meters of airfield pavement with all related infrastructures such as partial demolition and reconstruction of bridges and tunnels for Midfield and Southern Tunnels, airside and landside GSE roads and highway, GSE Buildings, numerous 11KV and 66KV substations, pumping stations, triturator, fencing with associated security / surveillance, micro-tunneling works including wet / dry utilities networks. Package 17 covers a new standalone Fuel Farm that will supply JET A1 Fuel to the new Western Stands and consisting of 6 tanks, each of 15, 000m3 capacity and all relevant infrastructures, utilities and micro-tunneling works. Also, the existing Midfield Fuel Farm Expansion works will be executed under this package and consisting of 4 tanks, each of 9, 000m3 capacity and all relevant infrastructures with multiple tie-ins to the existing infrastructure of the Fuel Farm. The project contract value is US$ 777Million (QAR 2.83Billion) + Variation Cost for Package 12 and US$ 179Million (QAR 652Million) + Variation Cost for Package 17.
2. Construction Supervision for the Concrete Superstructure, Facade and MEP works of the Katara Twin Tower Hotel Project located at Marina District, Lusail City, Qatar. The towers will host a luxury 5-star and 6-star hotel and branded apartments with over 1, 000 splendid units comprising hotel rooms, residence apartments, offices, recreational facilities, specialist boutiques and top-class restaurants. The two (2) towers consist of 2B+G+Podium+48, an Events Arena designed for more than 2500 people, more than 700 hotel and apartment rooms, 2600+ parking spaces, a floating island with recreational facilities, 18 outlets, VIP movie theatres, Katara Suite and a Private Cigar Lounge. The project contract value is US$ 358Million (QAR 1.3Billion) + Variation Cost.
In-charge of the review of the Contractor's Civil / Structural Submittals, red-lining and finalization of As-Built Record Drawings. Manages the Civil / Structural Supervision / Inspection Team and resolves site issues and non-compliant works by ensuring approved corrective action and coordination with the Design Consultant on project requirements. Review and evaluate the contractor’s interim payment application by checking progress of actual works carried out and executed as well as materials delivered on site. Recommended value engineering and cost savings noted in the project documents. Assess and review the claims submitted by the Contractor and recommend action to the Commercial Team.
Project Undertaken and Description:
1. Construction Supervision of Al Mutahidah Twin Towers Project located in the precinct of Viva Bahria at The Pearl Qatar. A twin residential/retail towers sitting on a shared three (3) level above ground car park podium, designed to accommodate a total of 476 residential units in its townhouses, penthouses, and apartments. Amenities includes indoor and outdoor infinity swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym, playroom, multi-purpose halls, barbeque areas, elevated landscape decks with 2 substations. The plot area dedicated for VB27 and VB28 is about 17, 853 m2 and with a total built up area of about 149, 278 m2. The project contract value is US$159 Million (QAR 580Million).
Performed supervision tasks over the Contractor's works on the construction and installation of ITS Works as well as provided Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying for the Station Area Planning for the 35 Stations of Doha Metro Network.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
1. Assistant Resident Engineer for the Phase 3 or the construction and installation stage of National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture and Master Plan for Public Works Authority (Ashghal) in the various Expressways and Local Roads schemes totaling approximately 120 km in Qatar. The scope of work includes the creation, specification, and standardization of a new ITS strategy to be implemented across the country. The ITS involves the provision of various roadside ITS equipment including closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras, automated incident detection, dynamic message signs, weigh in motion, and over-height vehicle detection, as well as associated civil engineering infrastructure works such as gantries, safety barriers ducts, and chambers together with a National ITS procurement strategy and National ITS telecommunications strategy to support their implementation. Estimated project value is US$ 30Million (QAR 109Million).
2. Civil Engineering & Quantity Surveying support for the Design and Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services for Station Area Planning Phase 1 of Qatar Metro Projects for Public Works Authority (Ashghal, a project worth a circa US$ 15.7Million (QAR 57Million) project covering the design of the outside spaces surrounding the metro station entrances for 36 stations that comprise Phase 1 of the Qatar Metro project. Scope of Works include looking at the quality of the road access, landscape, hardscape, pedestrian routes and parking facilities as they all play essential roles in ensuring that the metro stations, both entrances and emergency exits, are fully integrated with the urban context of their surroundings, the public realm, adjacent communities, and integrated with the complementary multimodal transportation facilities.
Worked collaboratively with the Technical Manager in the review and turnaround of project deliverables in advance or without delay to support site progress. Took over one of the Zone Manager function upon the departure of the incumbent in the management, supervision and coordination of the construction activities to achieve and deliver the required quality and progress in a safe manner for an area / zone of the QP District Project. Also provided guidance and clarification in discussion with Quantity Surveyors on actual on-site conditions and progress of the billed works, acceptance and validity of the contractors' variation claims on civil and structural items.
Project Undertaken and Description:
1. Construction Supervision of the QP District Project, a group of 9 high rise office towers ranging from 18 up to 52 levels and a 5 Star 25 storey hotel building spread over 7 hectares of land area interconnected under waterproofed 3 basement levels and a two-level enclosed podium that houses retail /commercial spaces. It has separate Car parking Building in addition to the basement parking, a 500 seat Auditorium and an Energy Center housing the 75MW HVAC Cooling Plant and the 66KV Substation. The main contract cost is US$ 1.3Billion (QAR 4.75Billion) excluding the Hotel Building and variation.
Responsible for supervising the construction of one or more concurrent projects and providing technical expertise in the construction and engineering field. Plans, schedules, directs, coordinates and supervises staff. Responsible for the construction coordination functions including construction quality, progress evaluation, schedule and cost control. Project coordination, subcontract administration, change order control, data recording and reporting. Directs construction supervisory staff and field sections in administrative and technical duties. Makes frequent interdisciplinary contacts within the company, with Client and other involved agencies and stakeholders.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
Program & Project Management of a Design & Build Contracts for the various expansion, refurbishment and new projects built within the Abu Dhabi International Airport and the Southside Free Trade Zone in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates such as:
1. Air Traffic Control Complex (21 storey) and road networks providing access from the control tower to the different facilities at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE - US$ 52Million (AED 190Million) + variation cost.
2. Piling Works (8000 piles of various diameters (1m, 1.2m, and 1.5m) with 25m minimum length) for the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE - US$ 160Million (AED 586Million).
3. T3 Car park Project, 6 floors (3 basements + 3 typical floors) multistory carpark with landside roads around the terminal and to the car park, US$ 70Million (AED 257Million).
4. Grading, Roads & Utilities for the Terminal 3 Business Park. The project consists of grading, roads and utility services to the Terminal 3 (T3) Business Park area including the construction of the proposed lower supplemental curb at Terminal 1 (T1), reconstruction of the roads and associated utility works for the existing T1 and Satellite car parks and the new T3 car park. Included in the work are temporary and interim elements which support the ADIA efforts to prepare for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix scheduled for November 1, 2009. The work will include grading works, development of new roadways, demolition works, construction of new utilities, relocation of existing utilities, roadway lighting and signage works.
5. Rough Grading Works, Access Roads + 100 Warehouses for the Southside Free Trade Zone at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE - US$ 18Million (AED 67Million) + variation cost.
6. Etihad Interim Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, UAE - US$ 217Million (AED 791Million) + variation cost.
7. The 2K Runway Expansion Project, a 4, 100m-long, 60m-wide Category III (CAT III) all-weather runway capable of handling Airbus A380s, with capacity of 75 to 80 takeoffs and landings per hour, built with two fire stations and connecting taxiways with the original runway, which is 2, 000m to the south. The project cost US$ 270 Million (AED 986Million).
8. Refurbishment of Freight Terminal and Cold Store Building and Installation of Cargo Handling Facilities.
Estimates and quantity surveying for tendering of various work packages being prepared for the expansion of Dubai International Airport in the UAE. Prepared measurement sheets and quantity take-off of civil, structural and architectural items in the preparation of Bill of Quantities for issuance as part of the tender documents in collaboration with the Senior Quantity Surveyor. Registered information and data received during the tender stage in order to properly incorporate all tender info and addenda/bulletin into the preparation of the contract and "for construction" documents. Review plans, scope of works, bill of quantities including specifications in order to properly incorporate and prepare timely responses to clarifications for resolution of discrepancies during the pre-tender and post tender stages. Prepared bid/tender packs as well as for construction documents for issuance and distribution. Participated/assisted in the pre-qualification, examination and appraisal of adequacy of Tenders submitted for Building projects. Assist the RE and Senior Engineers on site on review of Civil / Structural submittals as well as oversight on the inspection of construction works.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
Design and Construction Supervision of the Expansion of the Dubai International Airport. Deployed on the following projects/works:
1. Concourse 2 (C2), in the shape of an airplane wing has a width of 90.8 m and a length of 924 m covered by an elliptical shaped metal shell which intersects by arched windows and tapers off at both ends. C2 covers 670, 000 m² comprising of 4 basements and 6 upper floors is directly connected to Terminal 3 while the underground Automated People Mover (APM) links C2 to Concourse 3. C2 also houses a 300-room hotel and health club, a further 10, 000m2 of commercial space for Dubai Duty-Free and various restaurants. C2 has 26 aircraft contact
stands, including five A-380 aircraft stands and 14 remote stands.
2. Concourse 3 (C3) is an extension and continued development of Concourses 1 (C1) and 2 (C2). It is a fully-fledged concourse building similar to and located east of Concourse 2. The building is approximately 800m long and 75m wide at its midpoint. Concourse 3 is a fully airside structure and is connected to the 2 major public levels of Terminal 3 (T3) via an Automated People Mover (APM) in addition to a vehicular and Baggage Handling System (BHS) utility tunnels. The APM will also link C2 and C3 lower levels.
3. Terminal 3 is a multilevel underground structure located beneath the taxiway area measuring 450 m in width and 502 m in length and a depth of 21.7 m. The departures and arrivals halls within the terminal are located 10m below the apron and taxiways. T3 features include first-class lounges and dedicated counters, restaurants, 180 check-in counters and 2, 600 underground parking spaces and 15, 000m² (161, 400ft²) of retail space, which includes duty-free shops.
4. Car Park for Terminal 3 is a 177, 500 m² of open-air landside three-level parking that accommodates 2, 000 cars and 50 buses with additional curbside access. It is also connected to the Dubai Metro airport stations and sections within the Dubai International Airport Terminals 1 & 3.
5. Interim Terminal for Terminal 2 Expansion, expanded to raise its capacity to 2.4M passenger per year and intended for Tier 2 and Tier 3 aircrafts. Built adjacent to the initial terminal building, it houses the departure public hall, the check-in hall and related services, the immigration hall, the boarding lounges as well as the departure Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and the airline and management offices.
6. Excavation work involved the moving of 10 million cubic meters of earth, piling works of 1, 500 bored piles some to depths of 50m) as well as 450 anchors for diaphragm walls.
The combined cost of all the above works and projects is US$ 2.5Billion (AED 9.1Billion).
Lead the Construction Supervision / Inspection Staff on project/s including snagging, de-snagging and partial / full handing over of the completed works. Quantity Surveying involving evaluation of the interim monthly billing applications by the Contractors, assessment and evaluation of changes / variations / claims and reconcile with Contractor prior to recommendation to the Client.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
Construction Supervision of various projects in Sharjah and Dubai:
1. The Gardens Residential Complex + Hillside Development Villas + Infrastructure.
The Gardens Residential Complex covers an area of 220 hectares that comprises of 129 nos. of low rise 3 storey residential buildings accommodating 3828 units of mix 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom flats and centrally air- conditioned from the first of its kind District Cooling Plant construction in Dubai involving approximately 31 KM of buried insulated chilled water piping feeding chilled water to the 129 buildings. The infrastructure consists of the District Cooling Plant, 28 nos. of 11KV substations, irrigation system, sewage treatment plant, 13.5meter width and about 20km of road system network and complete with landscaped gardens, playgrounds, tennis / basketball courts and swimming pools. The contract amount is US$233 Million (AED 850Million) + variation cost.
The Hillside Development is a Residential Community covering earthworks, infrastructure, Villas, a Community Centre, and landscaping. The housing component consists of 104 units of 3 Bedroom and 4-bedroom Villa types provided with swimming pools and covered car park spaces. Total construction cost of the 50, 000 m2 project is US$21Million (AED 75Million).
2. The Al Nahda Residential Complex is a four (4) tower 28 storey high rise mixed used building with 800 (2 and 3 bedroom) flats, helipad, 3 podium parking levels with 2 basements, substation and connected by a 22m length bridge to the health club, recreation and sports complex that comprises fully equipped gymnasiums, steam, sauna rooms, table tennis / billiards room, swimming pool and basketball court on the roof. The contract amount is US$ 68Million (AED250Million) + variation cost.
Office Engineering for the projects which involves Quantity Surveying, Planning/Scheduling and Contract Management. Managed the financial aspects of the project contracts to protect the company's interest. Promptly sought and secured the established project budgets from the Tender Department for strict implementation and compliance on site, initiating actions and procurement to bring expenditures under control. Prepared interim monthly valuations of work done and in progress for billing applications. Recognized, analyzed, prepared, reconciled, resolved, settled and negotiated potential variations to the contract and claims based on received instructions / work orders, revised plans and specifications, conflicts or ambiguities between the contract documents, any constructability issues, escalations and unforeseen site conditions. Ensured variation claim documentations are complete with all relevant substantiation in order to justify the claim and merit immediate review, acceptance and approval. Reviewed and authorized certification of all claims for payment from all Sub-contractors to ensure accuracy of payment based on actual work progress and that proper contractual obligations are met promptly. Undertook quantity estimates / take-offs of works to be subcontracted and construction materials needed for scheduling purchases and costing budgets. Sourced quotations and proposals from suppliers and subcontractors and prepared cost analysis and comparison statement for negotiations to ensure that budgets are not exceeded and recommended for award to Procurement Department at least three (3) suppliers/subcontractors after careful proper evaluation of all submitted quotations/proposals for all project requirements.
Projects Undertaken and Description:
Construction of various high-rise buildings in the Philippines. The works involved construction from foundation to architectural /finishing/fit-out works including snagging, de-snagging and handover/close-out for the following projects:
1. The 8WWR Condominium Project at Mandaluyong City, Philippines is a twin residential tower of 45-storey with 6 basements, swimming pool and helipad.
2. The Asian Star Office Building Project at Muntinlupa City, Philippines involves bulk excavation, slope protection and anchoring works.
3. The AIM ACCEED Hotel Project at Makati City, Philippines is 12-storey learning institute and hotel building with 4 basements.
4. The Asia Tower Project at Makati City, Philippines is a 27-storey condominium building with 4 basements.
5. The Quad II Atrium Project at Makati City, Philippines is a shopping mall renovation and expansion project.
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