Technical Manager
ARTSCAPE (Landscaping Division of SAFARI Group)
Total years of experience :21 years, 11 Months
Responsibilities:
- Managing the technical team members to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Coordinate for projects as-built, responsible for accurate information coordination between the team.
- Coordinating between the construction and engineering teams ensure that the construction requirements are conveyed to the engineering teams and that the engineering deliverables satisfy the construction requirements.
- Investigate in best possible shop drawings solutions & details.
- Attending progress meetings, discussing and suggesting technical proposals.
- Checking all drawings, to ensure that each drawing has been coordinated between all disciplines.
- Ensure that the quality of drawings is of a substantially acceptable level.
- Implementing and solving technical problems that arise.
Technical Manager (February 2023 - Present)
Client: Qiddiya Investment Company
Project: Qiddiya Water Theme Park - Landscape and Irrigation Scope.
Project Manager (January 2022 - January 2023)
Client: Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA)
Project: Upgrading of Landscaping & Irrigation Network and Beautification of DGDA Roads Project
Engineering / Technical Manager
(May 2021 - December 2021)
Client: Saudi Automobile and Motor Federation / Ministry of Sports
Project: Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix Project - Landscape Scope
Project Manager (November 2020 - May 2021)
Client: KUN Investment Company / Diplomatic Quarters
Project: CORE-DQ
Project Manager (November 2020 - May 2021)
Client: Unified Real Estate Development
Project: The Esplanade Mall - Landscape Scope
Technical Manager (September 2020 - May 2021)
Client: Crown Prince Private Affairs
Project: Confidential, Diriyah, KSA
Project Manager (January 2020 - February 2020)
Client: Riyadh Equestrian Club c/o Wicked Company (GL Events)
Project: SAUDI CUP 2020
Project Manager (September 2019 - August 2020)
Client: Prince Abdul Elah bin Abdul Aziz bin Al Saud c/o Al Bawani
Project: Prince Abdul Elah bin Abdul Aziz bin Al Saud Residence, Diriyah, KSA
Responsibilities:
• Reviewed and comprehended proposals, estimates, and project design documents (plans, specifications, submittals, and testing requirements) for assigned projects.
• Participated in all necessary pre-job planning, and post-job follow-up to help ensure that projects can proceed smoothly and efficiently and are closed out effectively.
• Actively communicated expectations and goals to all team members to ensure quality expectations were being met and exceeded.
• Actively prepared and utilized proper scheduling to anticipate and accommodate manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Regularly tracked project performance and analyzed successful completion of goals, including ensuring employees' time records were accurate and approved in a timely manner.
• Evaluated all job costs on a weekly basis to meet budgetary objectives and adjusted costs according to project constraints.
• Ensured timely submission of all paperwork including change requests and job progress reports so that receivables are current.
• Ensured clients were completely satisfied through effective communication, relationship building, and regular site visits and/or construction meetings.
• Participated in helping build a productive, cohesive team of employees through excellent hiring practices, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines. Provided oversight to all contracts to ensure that times were within budget and employee time records accurately reflected crew assignments. Ensured a safe environment for employees, customers, and the general public while ensuring the work is done efficiently.
• Positive attitude with a professional demeanor and appearance, team-oriented, and a strong role model for ethical conduct and integrity.
• Mobilized visiting all sites to ensure quality expectations and specifications have been met or exceeded.
Project: South Dharan Home Ownership Project (SDHOP) - 12 Private Schools and Fire Station
Responsibilities:
• Design Stage Reviews for 60%, 90%, and IFC submittals for verification with IFB. Checked all submissions for compliance with specifications and required IBC, SBC Codes, and ARAMCO Standards.
• Engaged Vendors in Technical meetings to finalize all details, quantities, specs, and shop drawings to submit material documents in coordination with the procurement department.
• Prepared MTOs and MR related to Landscape and Irrigation.
• Coordinated with all disciplines to avoid any clashes of services.
• Run Workshops with ARAMCO and the Designers (SLFE) for the various stages of design.
• Reviewed shop drawings submitted by vendors.
• Generated all architectural shop drawings required using in-house CAD Operators.
• Coordinated with the progress of work on site.
• Provide technical assistance to the Construction Team of Sinohydro regarding exterior works.
Client: Saudi Industrial Properties Authority (MODON)
Project: Projects Department Improvement Program
Responsibilities:
• Acted as the Design Landscape and Irrigation Engineer.
• Developed Landscaping and Irrigation concepts and designs. Did quantity take-off and development of Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for irrigation and Landscaping.
• Checked and gave review comments for landscaping and irrigation designs and shop drawings of consultants and contractors before implementing it on site.
• Did site inspections related to landscaping and irrigation and ensured engineering standards were being applied on the site.
Client: Saudi Industrial Properties Authority (MODON)
Project: Dammam 2 Park Project and KAUST SAPMT - National Guard Housing Project
Dammam Park 2 Project - This project entailed a wide-ranging review of Dammam 2 Park Landscaping and Irrigation and potential future developments. The project identified opportunities to promote environmental wastewater management and a greener environment in this industrial area, thus bringing measurable benefits and value to the client.
Responsibilities:
• Ensured designs and drawings done by the contractor were compliant with local standards and client requirements. Assisted contractor in the Design of drip line, bubbler, pop-up spray sprinkler system, and hydraulic calculation for the irrigation system.
• Implemented QA/QC design deliverables for completeness, utility coordination, clash analysis, and constructability. Made sure that the project's specifications pertaining to Landscaping and Irrigation site works were followed by contractors.
• Managed contractor's deliverables per client's schedule. Submit and track comments, queries, and technical clarifications. Reviewed materials samples, shop drawings, and performance designs for compliance with specifications.
• Did Construction tender analysis, and technical evaluations.
• Wrote reports and presentations for clients. Planned plus designed fixtures & installation of fixtures to requirements specifications.
• Attended all technical queries of contractors pertaining to Irrigation and Landscaping.
• Implemented Safety procedures on-site as per CH2M standards.
As Design Consultant/Reviewer for Landscaping and Irrigation - KAUST Saudi Aramco PMT for National Guard Housing Project - this project is included in the CH2M Hill KAUST Project Package.
• Reviewed Design for National Guard Housing Project done by Jacobs-ZATE.
• Reviewed of Site Landscaping and Irrigation Designs.
2011-07 - 2013-07 Senior Irrigation Design Engineer
Fahd Alireza Engineering Consultants - Childs Bertman Tseckares (FAEC-CBT), AL-Khobar, KSA
Client: The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Projects: (1) Dareen East Beach Development, Construction of Family Apartments in Jalmudah Phase 4; (2) Secondary Infrastructure and Construction of 310 Villas in Sector A3-10; (3) Site Preparation of Regional Park, Secondary Infrastructure and Construction of 144 Family Apartments; (4) Improvement of TS-4, TS-6, and TS 7 Highways; (5) Secondary Infrastructure and Construction of 392 Family Apartments in Sector A3-10; (6) Development of Jalmudah Shoreline, Primary and Secondary Infrastructure Design of Al-Mutrafiah District Sector F4 (SABIC Housing); (7) Site Development of City Center, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Provided hydraulic calculations for wet utilities (potable, force main, irrigation) using WaterCad software. Ensured designs and drawings are compliant with local standards and client requirements. Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to the problems.
• Ensured designs/deliverables were compliant with the scope of work and contract requirements. QA/QC design deliverables for completeness, utility coordination, clash analysis, and constructability. Managed consultant deliverables per client's schedule. Submitted and tracked comments, queries, technical clarifications, etc.
• Served as Primary Irrigation Design Engineer for all irrigation design projects.
• Reviewed proposal and irrigation systems and materials for local compliance, quality, and suitability to local conditions.
• Designed of drip line, bubbler, and pop-up spray sprinkler system, and prepared hydraulic calculation for the system. Prepared tender specification, tender estimation & calculations. Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Developed team communications and information for meetings
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
Client: Arriyadh Development Authority
Project: Criminal Court Project
Responsibilities:
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Evaluated all landscape engineering drawings, reviewed and implemented specification details, checked bill of quantities, and evaluated finish works.
• Made technical reports, material submittals, maintenance reports, and all submittals for approval to clients concerning landscaping works and materials.
Projects: (1) PN 06039 - Parks at Al-Daayen (3 Parks); (2) PN 06084 - Renovation of Shahaniya and Gharaffa Parks; (3) PN 06085 (Package 1-4) - 9 Parks; (4) PN 06086 - Renovation of Parks Al-Aziziya & Salwa Road; (5) PN 07007 - Public Works Radio & TV Complex; (6) PN 07056 - 9 School; (7) PN 07068 - Qatar Aluminum (QATALUM); (8) PN 07022 - TB Unit at Rumailah Hospital at Hamad Medical Corp.; (9) PN 07043 - 6 Parks and Playgrounds around Doha; (10) Renovation of Doha Zoo Entrance
Responsibilities:
• Served as Primary Irrigation Design Engineer in all projects.
• Checked, technically evaluated and approved the recommendation of all irrigation system designs/projects of CEG (Doha, Cairo & Manila) before client submission; Developed designs from the preliminary stage up to the detailed stage for selected CEG government and private irrigation projects;
• Developed irrigation design criteria and specifications;
• Did design calculations for every project (Pump head calculations, irrigation scheduling, pump selection, and water tank capacity determination.);
• Represented CEG in technical meetings in Irrigation projects.
Responsibilities:
• Implemented Landscaping projects as per landscape design.
• Evaluated and prepared engineering drawings, project planning, implementing and designing of pressurized irrigation systems;
• Conducted training on Pressurized Irrigation systems for Landscaping and Agricultural professionals; attended technical inquiries, making technical reports on landscaping and irrigation;
• Made project feasibility studies, quantity surveys, cost estimates and bill of quantities for landscaping and irrigation projects.
1993-12 - 2005-12 Landscaping and Irrigation Field Engineer
Sadeem Development Company, Jubail, KSA
Responsibilities:
• Supervised and implemented Contract No. 696-C09 (Improvement of Tareeg Serie 1 Access Road) - 15km landscaping and Irrigation system and Contract No. 701-C13 (Shoreline Development of Community) - Landscaping and main pipeline works - including irrigation distribution and landscaping plan execution - soil mix preparation, plant pits excavation, planting - (hardscape and softscape);
• Developed technical submittals and technical analysis for the Project as per Royal Commission requirements and specifications;
• Rectified Royal Commission's deficiency list and post-construction maintenance of the project.
Responsibilities:
• Implemented Landscaping projects as per landscape design.
• Evaluated and prepared engineering drawings, project planning, implementing and designing of pressurized irrigation systems;
• Conducted training on Pressurized Irrigation systems for Landscaping and Agricultural professionals; attended technical inquiries, and made technical reports on landscaping and irrigation;
• Made project feasibility studies, quantity surveys, cost estimates and bills of quantities for landscaping and irrigation projects.
Responsibilities:
• Implemented construction/installation of the company's Greenhouse and Irrigation system;
• Designed of Irrigation systems.
• Attended technical inquiries on pressurized irrigation systems (PIS) and prefabricated multi-span Greenhouses.
• Assisted client with permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling, and soil sampling
• Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
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