Anthony Smith

Project manager at QDVC

• Qatar - Doha
• My current job since October 2014

QDVC (Qatari Diar - Vinci Construction), Doha, Qatar Oct 2014 to Present
Project manager, Construction Technical Design Methods manager
Led and facilitated activities and performance of construction personnel to support competence development to enable personnel to execute key projects. Ensure high quality and safe construction environments, regularly interfacing with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve construction methods. Also provide leadership and direction for staff in the preparation of project definition documents, budgets, and invoices and controlling overhead costs.
 Ensured that multidisciplinary team was suitably competent to execute tasks, providing where applicable, training and knowledge of specifications and work procedures. Supervised key activities such as installation, maintenance, repair and testing to ensure conformance with project quality requirements.
 Provided leadership for cross-functional team to establish standards in line with corporate requirements, policies and procedures to ensure personnel are suitably competent to deliver projects in line with corporate objectives.
 Traced and resolved critical issues to minimise project risk factors and supported the establishment of robust change management and QA procedures.
 Ensured proper dissemination of technical information among company and clients, managing key cultural, technical and political elements.
 Recommended appropriate risk management interventions and assisted with implementation of risk management recommendations.
 Reviewed and assessed supplier technical submittals; managed subcontractor selection & performance management, HSE, programming and associated reporting.
 Participated in technical, HSE, contractual, progress review and client level meetings. Prepared project presentations and reports for board review.
 Key technical liaison with procurement and logistics to verify product compliance with supplier and customer specifications, pre-qualifying and shortlisting Potential Contractors.
 Supported the establishment of key process indicators (KPI’s) and implemented preventive and corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of poor quality and delivery problems.
 Acted as technical advisor to management, teams and other functional groups towards continual HSE improvements with the writing and revision of best management practice procedures.

QDVC (Qatari Diar - Vinci Construction), Doha, Qatar Oct 2012 to Oct 2014
Design Manager/ metro rail Section Station Manager / Coordination Manager
Organised, planned and managed the design and construction of strategic projects within portfolio at QDVC. Examples included; Doha international airport MEP Services and subcontractors and associated Rail works, as well as the $280 million car park with 4 levels covering 171, 000 m2. Responsibilities included blue print review and

Construction Manager at Cegelec Qatar

• Afghanistan
• October 2009 to July 2012

Cegelec Qatar (Vinci Construction), Doha, Qatar Oct 2009 to Jul 2012
Construction Manager
Ultimately responsible for the management of all site construction activities, providing guidance and leadership to multidisciplinary ethnically diverse team executing key tasks including; installation & commissioning of process, utilities & emergency systems including Distributed Control Systems, Emergency Shutdown & Fire & Gas Detection systems.
 Managed key aspects of construction projects including the; NCR Building, Takreer Ruwais Refinery, Abu Dhabi, and CCR Building LDPE3, Qapco Mesaieed, Qatar with key technical responsibility for managing personnel including architects, procurement, consultants, vendors and project teams. Also responsible for the management of personnel and preparation of work schedules.
 Created daily reports regarding production, project status and construction equipment, with additional responsibility for budget formulation and control issues.
 Maintained strong working relationships with clients at all levels, ascertained project objectives, requirements and budgets, provided clients with various construction options.
 Developed and managed contract construction scheduling from start to finish, enabling on time completion and repeat work referrals. Maximized time/work flow through construction scheduling and estimating.

Project Manager at Arabtec Construction

• Qatar - Doha
• January 2009 to September 2009

Arabtec Construction, Doha, Qatar Jan 2009 to Sep 2009
Project Manager
 Successfully executed each phase of a medium rise-office block, shopping centre and luxury apartments working to the highest standards for safety and quality with an estimated project value of $1.6B.
 Guided completion of construction projects through their entire life cycles including scheduling, budget control, material acquisition and subcontractor oversight. Troubleshot project designs and conducted / monitored inspections. Generated project status reports and other documentation providing reports to senior management of performance against KPIs.

Project Manager at Geosan Construction Dynamic

• Qatar
• April 2008 to January 2009

Successfully executed key $75 million new build Advance Technology Research Centre in Doha.

Project Manager

• Great Britain (UK)
• March 2006 to April 2008

Projects Manager at Westbury Homes

• Great Britain (UK)
• June 2002 to August 2005

Project Manager at Andrew & Boulle Project Management Consultants

• South Africa
• July 1999 to December 2001

Project / Site Manager

• South Africa
• May 1989 to June 1999

Carpenter / Site Foreman at Unity Construction

• Great Britain (UK)
• November 1980 to November 1988