Project Manager
Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Total des années d'expérience :21 years, 3 Mois
• Managing the site team to ensure the Client is provided with a project to the required safety and quality standards completed to programme and within budget.
• Controlling of subcontractors and their personnel to meet all contract requirements in support of the project.
• Coordinating with clients and contractors, and actively developing the required relationship to ease communication and support outcome.
• Providing vision, leadership and direction for the project team and the contractors on site.
• Responsible for overall projects management and performance, including planning, construction and monitoring ensuring the projects are delivered to time, budget and specification.
• Managing the administration of Contracts, Subcontracts and other agreements to ensure compliance with liable terms and conditions (FIDIC).
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure meeting deliverables’ deadlines.
• Controlling and monitoring the implementation of the total budget, schedule and quality at various stages of the project execution to ensure adherence to the overall approved plan.
• Managing projects’ scope and change control.
• Providing professional expertise in the selection of potential sub-contractors and suppliers with particular emphasis on their pre-qualification, bid evaluation and site management in relation to site arrangements and overall logistics.
• Conducting periodic site visits to monitor works, review contractors’ requisition for payments, and recommend the release of construction funds.
• Approving/reviewing contractual and financial commitments, invoices, and variation orders submitted by the contractors prior to submitting it to the client
• Ensuring the timely and comprehensive inspection of all facilities for their quality and integrity as per contractual agreements in terms of required materials/ equipment specifications and standards by the customers and statutory regulations.
• Ensuring the delivery of outstanding client service with timely responses and proactive solutions.
• Managing projects’ staff according to the established policies and processes of the company.
• Responsible for seeing that the highest standards of Health and Safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.
Projects:
• Green Oasis, Riyadh: 400 Villas, three strip malls with offices and one hypermarket (Ongoing- Total value: $ 110m).
• Al Suleimeniya Project: One strip Mall and a Residential Building (Ongoing- Total value: $ 17m).
Managed the execution of a crucial project totaling up to 30m S.R; including being responsible for client progress meetings on and off site, cost controls, invoicing, variation claims, invoice payment resolution, conditions of contract, and the overall project scope strategies.
Managing and controlling all tasks and activities of the project at all stages and conditions in order to ensure delivering project's outcomes within the required time frame, budget and quality.
Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and owners.
Effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Negotiating, where required, with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
Delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Review the performance of the construction supervisors and the contractors and take appropriate action where improvements are required.
Planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path
Proactively managing the changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and
devise contingency plans.
Monitoring project activities against approved projects plans while documenting and rectifying any variations.
Developing monthly progress reports and provided technical updates of any known issues/risks to stakeholders.
Oversaw a renovation projects for an archaeological site in Baalbeck. Collaborated with an Italian Engineering Company, ARS Progetti, to renovate the site with zero damage to the existing Roman ruins.
Reviewing the engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates for change orders & analyzing contractor's change order proposals & submittals.
Monitoring and controlling work activities to ensure that the project is managed in a safe and professional manner, undertaken in compliance with all contractual requirements and executed at the required performance level
Partnered with company headquarters to manage cash flow for an entire project totaling up to $2.5M.
Ensured quality of work performed in conformance with the design plans and maintained control of costs within authorized budgets.
Monitored weekly activities and assigned teams to specific jobs while continuously updating corporate management on all aspects concerning the project.
Project:
• Renovation project for an archaeological sites in Baalbeck (total value $ 2.5 m)
Managed several site operations of contracting company in 2006 and led various construction projects, undertaking project management activities for multiple projects in the Bekaa area.
• Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team and clients’ team.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of briefings.
• Provide, monitor and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Manage sub-contractors and direct workforce.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework.
• Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
• Ensure accurate, legible and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams
Projects:
• “Dar al Aytam” project (total value $ 500, 000)
• Construction of two mosques for “Dar Fatwa” (Total value $ 1.1 m )
• Construction of elementary School (Total Value $ 1 m)
Acted as a lead team member among a team of four engineers (3 Architects), formulating strategy and participating in proposal preparation and negotiations to ensure objectives are met.
Assessed damaged buildings post the 2006 war; provided new designs for highly damaged constructions.
Developed re-establishment proposals for the affected areas, including provision of Civil Studies, BoQs and price estimates for individual project.
Served as an assistant Project Manager for water and sewer pipeline installation for Baalbeck and 17 adjoining villages. Coordinated among different technical teams located throughout various project sites.
Attained 7% workload decrease reflected through staff requisition numbers and deadlines delivery.
Designed, incorporated, and oversaw time schedules for various stages of the project.
Prepared and presented daily and monthly reports to Consultant Company and the corporate office.
Managed complete material orders from supplier to delivery to construction site. Executed routine checks to assure material quality and inventory count. Oversaw a team of foremen to ensure materials were installed as per project specifications.
Led construction teams and monitored compliance to army standard.
Coordinated communication and logistic tasks within the operation head office.
Assisted in developing plans for the renovation of Ablah military base.
Aided in the construction of sewage pipe lines in Ablah.
Beirut Arab University, 2001-2002 Conducted, in collaboration with different companies, a detailed and extensive research on plastic analysis and its utilization in maintaining buildings safety. The project was awarded the first prize in the engineering exhibition held in the university. * 2002- 2003 Completed final year project in “Elastoplastic behavior of concrete”.
