Amir Al-Qadhi

• Performed soil tests in the geotechnical laboratory, including moisture content, sieve analysis, proctor test, soil gravity, preparation of samples for Atteberg limits, hydrometer tests, and point load tests for rock
• Field supervision, drilling, coring, using different boring techniques like solid stem, hollow stem, wash boring, direct push, Poinjar (manual SPT), and Ram Sounder
• Identification and classification of soil and rock as per Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual
• Creating logs using gINT software
• Filed coordination, liaison with the clients, drilling subcontractors, and senior Engineer to complete the job
• General survey works, including Pre and Post -Construction condition survey for various existing, buildings, houses, railways, and road
• Generate and coordinate the borehole location plan, boreholes staking out, follow up with the private/public locators to get the locates for the utilities
• Participated in writing the recommendation report under the supervision of senior engineer

• Represented the project’s developer, managed the work of the main contractor and design consultants in the construction of two complex, $100 million mixed-use projects
• Prepared the project’s monthly reports addressing the main areas in the projects, progress, cost, variations, nomination status, and identified areas of concern, proposing action plans to overcome them
• Set up the project’s document control procedures, and ensured the construction process was in full compliance with the relevant authority’s regulations
• Assessed, negotiated, recommended, and documented all the variations submitted by the main contractors and design consultants
• Assessed the pre- qualifications and offers of the prospective nominated subcontractors during the pre- nomination stage, and ensured that the commercial terms negotiated with them are in line with the main contract conditions
• Reviewed contractor and subcontractor’s program of work as well as the submitted technical submittal to ensure its compliance with the project’s specifications and requirements

• Defining project objectives and plans, including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements and assigning field-specialists.
• Monitoring and directing the assigned project resources to over come “triple constraints”—project scope, time, cost and quality.
• Liaising with the projects stakeholders from the project inception till the completion, assessing their impact and influence on the project and build the necessary strategies.
• Representing the main contractor in all aspects related to the execution of the contract, like attending meetings, negotiation and communication etc.
Ensuring that the works is in full compliance with the relevant authorities regulations.
• Developing work breakdown structure and determining major milestones for control and integrity of work defined by the contract. Establishing, monitoring & coordinating construction schedules and milestones for various disciplines.
• Estimating costs, evaluating quotation of work orders/contracts to formulate proposals, monitoring progress against established schedules, checking for variations, proposing suitable modifications to avoid time/ cost overruns.
• Collecting metrics data (such as baseline, actual values for costs, schedule, work in progress, and work completed) and reports on project progress to prepare contract modification packages with specific attention directed to claims avoidance.
• Monitoring work progress of contractors/ sub-contractors to ensure quality and conformity with plans, client specifications and timely handover of project to utmost satisfaction of the client.
• Assessing claims & final accounts of contractors, verifying accounts prior to releasing payments for jobs completed.
• Utilizing defined project processes to manage quality, risks, changes, issues and financial implications. Conducting quality/ safety audits to ensure adherence to quality & safety norms during the entire course of project execution.

Key Projects to Credit:
• May 08 - Present: Project Manager
Clayton Tower, B+G+3P+18+ health club@15 level, Residential tower at Dubai business Bay Zone (Contract Value Dhs. 134, 000, 000)

• Feb 07- May 08: Project Manager
New Private School for Beacon education in green community
(Project Value 40 Million Dhs.)

• Jun 06 - Feb. 07: Construction Manager
Zayed University, Dubai Knowledge Community Administrative and Educational Buildings Complex
(Project Value 35 Million Dhs.)

• Sept 04 - Jun 06: Construction Manager
Marina Mansions, B+G+3P+30 Residential Building at Dubai Marina.
(Project Cost 110 Million Dhs.)

• Jan 03 - Aug 04: Abu Dhabi Branch Representative
Maintenance of the Naval College in Al-Sa’dyat Island and Maintenance of Buildings in other Military Camps
(Project Cost 10 Million Dhs.)

• Dec 01- Dec 02: Design and Construction of the Petroleum Institute Building Phase #2, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
(Project Cost 35 Million Dhs.)

• Sept 01 - Oct 02: Design and construction of 30 low-cost single-family houses for the private sector.

• Dec 00 - Jul 01: Design and Construction of the Petroleum Institute Building, Phase#1 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
(Project Cost 16 Million Dhs.)

• Nov 99 - Nov 00: Construction of Al Mussalah Exchange Telecommunication Building for Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat)
(Project Cost 8 Million Dhs.)

• Jul 99 - Nov 1999: Construction of Al Gulf and Safa private Dairy Company
(Project Cost 3 Million Dhs.)

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepared the project proposal document, concept design and related execution drawings in compliance with the organizational guidelines and client requirements.
• Liaised with the design and supervision team, maintained engineering progress and lists of drawings, approval status and planning.
• Managed through supervisors under purview all key operations and its assigned staff members encompassing - mechanical, electrical, structural domains.
• Provided administrative support to the Construction Manager by managing support functions covering planning, tracking, reporting, pricing BOQ, quality management and internal communication.
• Coordinated with designers to clarify the design issues, resolved discrepancies and generated working drawings.
• Monitored project cost and expenditures to avoid cost overruns, compared actual with project budgets, submitted cost/ variances report to the management.
• Maintained close relations with clients, assured their priorities are followed, and enhanced company image through superior customer management.
• Ensured clear communication pertaining to terms and conditions, assured confidentiality, and sought technical advice on any complaints/issues to mitigate risk exposure, prevent escalations and legal implications.

Previous Professional Experience:
Oct 96 - Mar 97: Project Engineer, M/S Ed Lamb Company Grand Hayaat Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Oct 94 - Sept 96: Private Business Management, Al-Dyiar Stationary Trading Company, Baghdad, Iraq

Sept 89 - Sept 94: Site Engineer, Al-Fao Civic General Establishment, Civic Government-owned Construction

Sept 89 - Aug 90: Baghdad Clock Tower Monument

Aug 90 - Sept 94: Kamal Al Samari Private Hospital (100 Beds)