Cem Cesur, Project Director / PMO Manager

Cem Cesur

Project Director / PMO Manager

DHEYA TAWFIQI ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS BUREAU WLL

Location
Bahrain - Al Muharraq
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science, Project Management for Construction
Experience
19 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months

Project Director / PMO Manager at DHEYA TAWFIQI ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS BUREAU WLL
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • My current job since February 2017

• Spearheaded a 242-hectare infrastructure & city development for housing project to accommodate 35, 000 people, for the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning, Kingdom of Bahrain, overseeing budgeting, planning, and execution phases including the residential villas (G+1) of 2, 827 units.
• Streamlined innovative project management and training strategies, enhancing team eficiency by 25%.
• Negotiated and secured contracts worth over $100M, expanding the companys market
presence.
• Directed cross-functional collaboration initiatives to propel project teams towards early milestone achievements; instrumental leadership resulted in a notable 22% enhancement in client satisfaction ratings and a remarkable 30% augmentation in repeat business likelihood.
• Managed project life cycle of 7 projects in the last 7 years which summed up to $740 M.
• Developed Hybrid model PMO for the East Hidd Project and got support of the PMO for this
strategic project to complete it on time within the budget including change control procedures.
• Other projects completed; o Project Management, Design and Construction Management of FIFA GOAL 6 Stadium
Project o Project Management & Construction Management of Bahrain Airport New RX-TX Station
Buildings and System Installation o Project Management, Master Planning, Design and Supervision for Euro One University o Project Management, Design including equipment, Construction Management for Bahrain
Airport Services Industrial Kitchen o Design & Construction Management of Villa Complex for Kanoo Family o Project management, Design, Contract & Construction Management for Al Haram Mall o Project Management & Construction Management for City View Tower

Project Director / PMO Manager at Atlas International Engineering Consultants
  • Oman - Muscat
  • June 2014 to January 2017

• Achieved the seamless execution of high-profile construction projects, with a focus on airport development and infrastructure works, totalling $83M and delivering exceptional results within set budgets and timelines.
• Directed multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams and collaborate to achieve the goals of the
projects.
• Executed QA/QC procedures aligned with ISO standards and Demings quality principles, leading to a 30% reduction in rework and a 20% improvement in on-time project completion.
• Introduced a contract management dashboard that tracked compliance with FIDIC and NEC standards, enabling real-time monitoring of contract performance and contributing to a 10% increase in project profitability.
• Completed Projects; o Project Management, Design Review, Contract & Construction Management of Water
Supply System for the villages in Wadi Mahram and Samail o Project Management, Design Review, Contract & Construction Management of Water Distribution System in Duqm Port o Consultancy Services for Construction Management of box culverts in Tanam-Duru road o Project Management for Infrastructure & Enabling works for Sohar Industrial City o Construction Management for Development of Salalah International Airport
o Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 3rd and 4th 125 MVA Transformers replacement in Barka & Al Khadra 132/33kV Substations. o Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 4 recharge dams in Wadis o Design and Construction Management of 4 mosques. o Project Management, Design & Construction Management of New HQ of Muscat Public Prosecution o Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 132/33 kV Samad & Simaw Grid Stations o Project Management & Construction Supervision of a small city development for 200 nos. G+1 villas in Wilayat Manah o Project Management for 2 nos. of sports halls in South Sharqiyah

Project Manager at LAMSAT AL SHAMS CONSTRUCTION LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2010 to May 2014

• Directed infrastructure and residential building projects with budgets exceeding $10M, meeting all project timelines and specifications.
• Directed the integration of industry-leading PMP methodologies, driving a 30% increase in on time project delivery and realising cost savings of $750, 000; monitored project progress and identified key areas for improvement to optimise performance.
• Pioneered a revolutionary transformation of operational workflows, leveraging agile methodologies to expedite project execution by 15% and strategically reallocating resources to maximise productivity and attain project success within the technology sector.
• Cultivated client relationships, achieving a 20% increase in repeat business.
• Projects completed; o Construction of Infrastructure works for St. Regis Hotel, Abu Dhabi o Construction of Enabling works and foundations - Volante Tower, Dubai o Construction of 20 G+1 Villas in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi o Construction of Infrastructure utilities for 45 Villas in Barariland, Dubai o Construction of 2B+G+6Residential Building in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai o Construction of 2 nos. G+6 Residential Buildings

Project Manager at Mahya Insaat Turizm Ticaret AS
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2008 to April 2010

• Led the successful completion of the $10M Infrastructure Water Intake Pipeline project, incorporating cost-efective and innovative construction methods.
• Orchestrated enabling works for high-profile construction projects, ensuring stringent adherence to safety standards; optimised resource allocation and risk management, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall project costs.
• Projects completed;
o Construction of Enabling works for Empire Heights Twin Towers, Dubai
o Construction of Water Intake Pipeline Project, Al Saraya Resort, Aqaba, Jordan

Site Engineer at POLIMEKS INSAAT TAAHUT VE SAN. TIC. A.S.
  • Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
  • February 2005 to December 2007

• Managed construction phases of the $12M Bitaraplik (Neutrality) Monument project, ensured technical specifications and safety standards met.
• Drove cross-functional communication initiatives and fostered collaboration among clients, subcontractors, and professionals to enforce rigorous quality assurance standards and project deadlines, yielding a 25% decrease in project delays and enriched client satisfaction outcomes.
• Led the challenging task of dismantling, relocating, and erecting the 95-meter monument, completing the project within budget and schedule.
• Spearheaded the integration of revolutionary software solutions in routine project meetings, driving a 50% enhancement in team collaboration and a 20% surge in project deliverables.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science, Project Management for Construction
  • at University of Portsmouth
  • December 2025

Project Management, BIM and AI

Master's degree, Project Management for Construction
  • at University Of Portsmouth
  • December 2024

Project Management, BIM and Artificial intelligence

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Eskisehir Osmangazi Universitesi
  • July 2024

Civil Engineering graduation with a Bachelor of Science

Bachelor's degree, Geology And Civil Engineering
  • at Eskisehir Osmangazi Universitesi
  • July 2024

Have the degrees of Geology Engineer and Civil Engineer (Double Major)

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science, Geology Engineering Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
  • at Eskisehir Osman Gazi University
  • July 2006

Geology ENgineering and CivilEngineering (Double Major)

Specialties & Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Team Leadership
Project Management
Communications
COLLABORATION
CONSTRUCTION
INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP
BUDGETING
INTEGRATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
CHANGE CONTROL

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2021
Valid Until:
November 2024

Hobbies

  • Vacation