Farooq Ahmed

Employer & Client ---Azizi Developments LLC.
Project /Developer--- Meydan LLC
Consultants---- 360 ° Engineering Consultant LLC
Contractor--- Gardinia Contracting LLC

Projects

1-Cluster of Residential Buildings (2B+G+10 Typical + Roof + Upper roof) and (3B+G+20 Typical + Roof + Upper roof) in Meydan Development in Naad Al Shiba Dubai, UAE

Major Responsibilities/Job Role

• Management and execution of projects with strict adherence to quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards, specification and budget
• Vigilant contract administration aimed to achieve entire satisfaction of the employer and the stakeholders
• Effective progress control to ensure completion of works in compliance to the agreed program of works
•Procurement of sub-contractors and vendors/suppliers, and their timely deployment to the projects
• Liaison with the concerned authorities, client/consultant for timely submissions and approvals of NOCs, permits
• Value engineering and finalization of provisional sum items/PC rates etc. in time.
• Progress reporting, payment applications, variation & extension of time claims, additions and omissions
• Mentoring, leading and motivating the team to ensure the achievement of required deliverables without delay
•Performance evaluation of the team, sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers

Employer & Contractor ARJ Holding LLC/Tulipa Landscaping LLC.
Clients Expo 2020, Meraas Development LLC, Majid Al Futtaim, Emaar, etc.
PMCs Mace/CH2M JV, North 25
Consultants Parsons Overseas Limited, Khatib & Alami, etc.

Projects
1. Jabel Ali Hills Development-Design and Build of Landscaping and Irrigation network
2. Expo 2020 Hard and Soft Landscaping works, Irrigation Network, feature mounds, etc.
3. Emaar South Development-Swimming pool, irrigation network, Hard and Soft Landscaping works
4. Palm Jumeirah Villas- Swimming pools, pump rooms, Hard and soft Landscaping works
5. Al Zahia Development Sharjah- Water feature works.


Responsibilities/Job roles
(on various projects)

• Management and execution of projects with strict adherence to quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards, specification and budget
• Vigilant contract administration aimed to achieve entire satisfaction of the employer and the stakeholders
• Effective progress control to ensure completion of works in compliance to the agreed program of works
• Procurement of sub-contractors and vendors/suppliers, and their timely deployment to the projects
• Liaison with the concerned authorities, client/consultant for timely submissions and approvals of NOCs, permits
• Value engineering and finalization of provisional sum items/PC rates etc. in time.
• Progress reporting, payment applications, variation & extension of time claims, additions and omissions
• Mentoring, leading and motivating the team to ensure the achievement of required deliverables without delay
• Performance evaluation of the team, sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers

Consultants----- AL Shindaga, Dimensions, EDMAC Engineering Consultants
Contractors----- Nantong Construction Ltd., Conforce Arabia Contracting LLC.

Projects

1- Residential Building (B+G+6) in Jumeirah Village Circle
2- Hotel Apartments Building (B+G+3P+16) in Jumeirah Village Circle

Responsibilities/Job roles

• As Projects Manager managed & supervised the complete project life cycle activities, from project’s initiation to close out phases, in liaison/coordination with all stakeholders.
• Understanding the project objectives, assisted the senior management in procurement of consultants and contractors for various projects while participating in tendering process, evaluation and conclusion.
• Reviewed the design for various projects in terms of quantity, quality, prevailing standards and adherence to the authorities and client requirements.
• Performed necessary value engineering exercises involving concerned discipline teams and the consultants for cost/time savings.
• Started various projects with hired consultants/contractors satisfying all authorities requirements for smooth progress, control and final close out.
• Supervised and evaluated the performance of consultants and the contractors for efficient progress of works with strict adherence to projects quality, time and cost.
• Actively participated in project review meeting with the senior management to evaluate the progress, cost and quality.
• Prepared and submitted weekly reports to the higher management for various projects at a time.
• Monitored/Controlled the project progress concerning the deliverables, cost, agreed timescale, resource deployment and utilization, contract administration and compliance to existing quality standards.
• Monitored consultant’s activities while ensuring contractor’s compliance with the contract obligations.
• Reviewed the program of works and ensured full compliance by providing timely decisions while anticipating and avoiding obstructions and applying recovery techniques or penalties.
• Timely finalized the provisional sum packages (PS) and provisional costs (PC rates) to avoid project’s delay.
• Reviewed and approved/commented/rejected invoices, payment application by the consultants/contractors, variations, claims, additions/omissions and time implication.
• Wherever necessary, reviewed method statements, reviewed and closed out nonconformance reports (NCR’s), Site observation reports (SORs) etc.
• Regularly reviewed and approved the materials, shop drawings, mock ups, etc. (wherever required) to achieve full compliance and avoid delays.
• Verified and confirmed that the works are executed in compliance to approved PQP and HSE plans.
• Effectively complied with the authority’s regulations for safe execution so that the projects do not default on the Municipality and other authority’s requirements at any point of time.
• As required, prepared material and sub-contractor’s procurement schedules, work schedules, and work sheets to regulate the construction activities following critical paths (CPM).
• Issued the taking over certificates upon substantial completion of the project and managed the defect liability periods with the consultant/contractor and the operator.
• Ensured issuance of defect liability certificates, statement upon completion, final statement, final payment certificate and discharge certificate upon completion of the project.
• Regularly analyzed and evaluated the performance of subordinates for timely submission of required performance reports to the higher management/human capital department.

Employer & Owner -------Juma Al Majid Group
Consultant--------DAR, ECG, Adnan Saffarini, Bin Dalmouk, Rimal & Al Shindaga, etc.
Contractors--------------Al Arif Contracting LLC, East Coast Contracting LLC, HSSG LLC

Projects

1- Hotel Apartments Building at Port Saeed area Dubai
2- Hotel Apartments Building at Mankhool area Dubai
3- Four star Rigga Hotel, Rigga Road Muraqqabat area Dubai
4- Al Majid Motors, Kia & Hyundai showrooms/workshops Haleefath, Fujairah
5- Al Majid Motors, Kia & Hyundai showrooms/workshops Roqa Al Hamrah, Sharjah
6- KIA flagship showroom and office building, Al Quoze, Dubai
7- Miscellaneous projects like individual Villas, extensions, BAK warehouse, shops etc.

Responsibilities/Job Role

• As Sr. PM, managed the complete project’s life cycle activities from initiation to close out.
• Assisted the senior management for procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Participated in tendering process, evaluation and conclusion.
• Reviewed the design of projects and gave input to design development team.
• Performed necessary value engineering exercises involving stockholders.
• Started various projects with hired consultant/contractors satisfying all authorities requirements
• Supervised& evaluated the performance of consultant/contractor for efficient progress of works
• Actively participated in project/progress review meeting with the top management.
• Prepared /submitted weekly reports to the management for various projects.
• Monitored/Controlled the project progress concerning the deliverable, cost, time, quality etc.
• Administered the signed FIDIC contracts in an efficient way.
• Monitored consultant’s activities & ensured contractor’s compliance with the contract.
• Reviewed the program of works & ensured compliance by providing advice and timely decision
• Timely finalized the provisional sum packages and provisional costs to avoid project’s delay.
• Reviewed, approved/commented invoices, payment certificates, variations, claims etc.
• Reviewed/commented the method statements, NCR’s, SORs, PQP/ HSE plans etc.
• Regularly reviewed and approved the materials, shop drawings, mock ups, etc.
Issued the taking over certificates and managed the defect liability periods.
• Ensured issuance of defect liability/final payment certificates, statement upon completion, etc.
• Regularly performed and reported the performance of subordinates.

Employer & Owner---Dubai Sports City LLC
Consultant---Khatib & Alami, BSBG, GAJ, Hyder, Diar Consult, Dewan Al Emarah, etc.
Contractors---Wade Adams Contracting, Eastern International, Broadway Interior, Transemirates Contracting

Projects
1-Golf Club House-The Els Club
2-Arena Mall - Enabling Works
3-Canal, Filtration Plant & Crossing Bridges - Close Out Phase
4-Infrastructure works for the Whole City - Close Out Phase
S5-ports Academies
6-Bradenton Preparation Academy-BPA School
7-The Big Easy and Kicker’s restaurants
8-Fortuna Village development

Responsibilities /Job Role

• As Projects Manager, managed the complete project life cycle activities from initiation to close out.
• Assisted the senior management for procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Participated in tendering process, evaluation and conclusion.
• Reviewed the design of projects and gave input to design development team.
• Performed necessary value engineering exercises involving stockholders.
•Started various projects with hired consultants/contractors satisfying all authorities requirements
•Supervised & evaluated the performance of consultants/contractors for efficient progress of works
•Actively participated in project/progress review meeting with the top management.
Prepared /submitted weekly reports to the management for various projects.
•Monitored/Controlled the project progress concerning the deliverable, cost, time, quality etc.
•Administered the signed FIDIC contracts in an efficient way.
•Monitored consultant’s activities & ensured contractor’s compliance with the contract.
•Reviewed the program of works & ensured compliance by providing advice and timely decisions
•Timely finalized the provisional sum packages and provisional costs to avoid project’s delay.
•Reviewed, approved/commented invoices, payment certificates, variations, claims etc.
•Reviewed/commented the method statements, NCR’s, site SORs, PQP/ HSE plans etc.
•Regularly reviewed and approved the materials, shop drawings, mock ups, etc.
•Issued the taking over certificates and managed the defect liability periods.
•Ensured issuance of defect liability/final payment certificates, statement upon completion, etc.
•Regularly performed and reported the performance of subordinates.

Employer & Contractor ---Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC
Project Manager/PMC ---Mace International
Consultant ---Helford Associates, Mott MacDonald’s, NORR Consultant, Halcrow yolles Dubai, Xavior Bohel France
Owners ---Majid Al Futtaim Group, Dubai Festival City LLC

Projects

1-Mall of the Emirates
2-Sheraton Dubai- Mall of the
3-Al Badia Hill Side Housing Condominiums and Four Season Golf Club/Course

Responsibilities/Job Role

• Coordinated and led the team for project’s execution following the contract and the deliverables.
• Planned and ensured the required resources & their effective deployment.
• Applied and achieved all statutory authority’s approvals for safe and smooth execution of works.
• Reviewed, commented and got approved the project’s occupational HSE plan and Quality plans.
• Performed required risk assessments and established procedures for safe execution of the project.
• Prepared Material/sub-contractor procurement schedules and confirmed their availability in time.
• Ensured submission/approval of all necessary shop drawings, mock ups, material samples, etc.
• Ensured that works are carried as per approved drawings with strict adherence to HSE & PQ plans.
• Controlled the resources for utilization & productivity while identifying under/over allocated areas.
• Prepared/reviewed the method statements in compliance to the project’s HSE and Quality plan.
Implemented team building skills for a loyal/focused and result oriented team, to meet the goals.
• Planned & implemented an effective access control and logistics throughout the project duration.
• Prepared cost estimates with the team for additional/modified works.
• Evaluated and performed the performance of subordinates as required.
• Completed & handed over works ensuring that all snags are attended, NCR’s & SORs closed.
• Attended the handed over projects in DLP periods for entire satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Applied and achieved the taking over certificates, defect liability certificates etc.
• Assisted the contracts/finance teams for submission and finalization statement upon completion.
• Coordinated with the respective teams for final statement and the discharge certificate.

Employer & Contractor---Habib Rafiq Pvt Ltd
Owner---Defense Housing Authority-PAK Army
Consultant---DD&C- PAK Army

Project

1- Roads and Infrastructure works at Defense Housing Society Phase II, (DHA-2) Islamabad - Pakistan

Responsibilities/Job Role

• As DCM, led the team for project’s execution following the contract and the deliverable.
• Planned and ensured the required resources & their effective deployment.
• Ensured all statutory authority’s approvals for safe and smooth execution of works.
• Reviewed/commented and followed the project’s OHSE and Quality plans.
• Performed required risk assessments and established procedures for safe execution of the project.
• Prepared Material/sub-contractor procurement schedules and confirmed their availability in time.
• Ensured availability of all approved shop drawings, mock ups, material, etc.
• Ensured that works are carried as per approved drawings with strict adherence to HSE & PQ plans.
• Controlled the resources for utilization & productivity while identifying under/over allocated areas.
• Prepared/reviewed the method statements in compliance to the project’s HSE and Quality plan.
• Implemented team building skills for a loyal/focused and result oriented team, to meet the goals.
• Planned & implemented an effective access control and logistics throughout the project duration.
• Prepared cost estimates with the team for additional/modified works.
• Evaluated and reported the performance of subordinates as required.
• Completed & handed over tasks ensuring that all snags are attended, NCR’s and SORs closed.
• Attended the handed over projects in DLP periods for entire satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Applied and achieved the taking over certificates, defect liability certificates etc.

Employer& Owner---Saudi German Hospital Group Saudi Arabia

Consultant---EC International

Contractor---Habib Rafiq (Pvt) Ltd.

Projects

1- Saudi German Hospital, Al Madinah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (USD 100 M)
2- Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (USD 120 M)

Responsibilities/Job Role

• Assisted the Construction/Project Manager for execution of works while perceiving the goals.
• Coordinated and established productive relationships with the consultant’s team.
• Comprehended and followed the contract, specs, drawings, HSE/PQ plans etc.
• Planned and ensured the required resources & their effective deployment.
• Applied and ensured approvals for various work activities from the consultant.
• Led the team of junior engineers, supervisors, etc. for safe and timely execution of works.
• Ensured coordination with teams of other disciplines, MEP, specialist sub-contractors.
• Performed required risk assessments for various site activities and took preventive measures.
• Ensured to have required materials available at site in time.
• Ascertained to get approved shop drawings/mock ups, etc. at site prior to start of works.
• Ensured the execution of works with strict adherence to HSE/PQ plans with quality, time & budget.
• Controlled the resources for utilization & productivity while identifying under/over allocated areas.
• Prepared the method statements in compliance to the project’s HSE and Quality plan.
• Implemented team building skills for a loyal/focused and result oriented team, to meet the goals.
• Effectuated an effective access control and logistics throughout the project duration.
• Prepared initial cost estimates for additional/modified works.
• Performed and reported the performance of subordinates as required.
• Completed & handed over tasks/works ensuring that all snags attended, NCR’s and SORs closed.
• Attended the handed over projects in DLP periods for entire satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Tracked and kept records of all RFI, CVI, SI, RFC, SOR, NCR, s etc.

Employer & Contractor ---Habib Rafiq Pvt Ltd .Pakistan
Owner ---1-PAK ARAB Oil Refinery (PARCO) 2-Roush Power Pakistan 3-AES Lalpir Power Pakistan
Design/Consultants---1-Marubini Corporation (Japan)2-Siemens (GmbH) 3-Nichimen Corporation (Japan)

Projects

1- PARCO mid Country Oil Refinery - Pakistan
2-Rousch Thermal Power Plant - Pakistan
A3-ES Lal Pir Thermal Power Plant - Pakistan
Responsibilities/Job Role

• Planning the Resources, identifying Resource needs & timely deployment of resources, identifying resource under/over allocated areas, monitoring & control of resource utilization and productivity, to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Execution of works in line with approved drawings, project's specs, method statements, approved materials etc. in full compliance to project's approved QA/QC and HSE manuals/procedures.
• Ensuring that the deliverable are well understood and the works are being carried out as per approved design (drawings + specifications).Arrangement of approved shop drawings and false works/construction material delivery in time.