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Firas Al Sharawi, Director of Engineering Management

Firas Al Sharawi

Director of Engineering Management·Alkhoyool Alarabia

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Masters of Engineering in Construction Engineering & Management (Hons)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 5 months

Director of Engineering Management

March 2015 - Present

Alkhoyool Alarabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2015 - Present

Promoted to Director of Engineering Management, same tasks as below in addition to:

1. Attend periodical meetings with Managing Partner / President to discuss company's work direction and strategies required to enhance the organization performance and work flow.
2. Report directly to the President about projects progress, performance and milestones.
3. Coordinate site construction activities and timeplan with Construction Manager and his team.
4. Quality Control and Change Management, Validate changes to the project scope and schedule.
5. Supervise data control & project plan to monitor and track progress based on CCPM and TOC.
6. Discuss Feasibility reports and project scenarios.
7. Team development and training.
8. Approve Contracts and Invoice quantities, and technically support procurement department.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager

May 2014 - March 2015

Alkhoyool Alarabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2014 - March 2015

Tasks Include:

• Create / Develop Organization chart.
• Create Job Descriptions for project team and conduct interviews for Team hiring.
• Create Initial PM Report including Scope of Work, Project Risks and Breakeven point.
• Prepare Flow charts, Forms and many construction, inspection, and procurement Processes.
• Supervise Project Masterplanning and building Design over the design Consultants.
• Prepare preliminary BOQ, material takeoff and cost estimates for the Design.
• Meet Suppliers and Contractors to negotiate project execution.
• Prepare Request for Proposals and supervise Bidding phase and analyse bids.
• Prepare milestones, time schedule, and progress reports.
• Prepare Logistics, Communication & Stakeholders management plans.
• Prepare Site Mobilization & Demobilization checklists and HS&E guidelines.
• Site Supervision, utilize BIM to coordinate all disciplines and Document control.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Design Project Manager

January 2011 - May 2014

Saudi Oger Ltd.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2011 - May 2014

Started as Design Coordinator and BIM Leader, then promoted to Design Project Manager, tasks as Design project Manager included: Direct responsibility for coordination of day-to-day project operations according to project plan. Supervise the ‘progress of design tasks' and ensures the proper performance of the Design and the execution of the RFP to meet the client's requirements. Prepares weekly reports pertaining to project control (time, cost and quality) and expedites actions on all decisions that conform to contracts, specifications, standards and approved terms of reference. Communicate project progress reports to the Division manager, Design Director / KSA Business Development Manager and, Technical Manager with his comments on progress and performance results, along with any deviations from the project work plan, schedule, budget and procurement.

Day to day tasks include:

1. Ensure that all project team members are knowledgeable of the project plan, and that the project progress has high visibility to all, and exercises motivational influence to meet schedules, cost and quality standards.
2. Ensure that adequate professional, technical, financial and progress records are kept in all phases of the project and that any deviation is reported immediately to management.
3. Ensure that the ‘design team' has in place all the plans and mechanisms specified in the TOR, including:

a. Project Master Plan and Risk Management Plan, BOQ and progress management plan and project budget.
b. Take corrective measures when deviation from the original plan are noticed and ensures that the project is back on track.
c. Prepare The Quality Management Plan and follow its proper execution during the design and on site.
Support the site construction teams and endorse all decisions and actions that conform to contracts, approved specifications and standards.

As Design Coordinator and BIM Leader, tasks included: Design buildings, Coordinate and supervise design and space programming with consultants and clients from Preliminary design till IFC level, prepare BOQs, prepare presentations, follow up various projects with Design Manager / KSA Business Development Manager, trained over 45 engineers on BIM and Arch Revit software and Navisworks model checking.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Architect and Value Engineer.

May 2007 - November 2010

Omrania & Associates

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2007 - November 2010

Conduct Architectural design and Value engineering for various building types from Conceptual stage till Design Development. Prepare presentations for Client.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Research Assistant

January 2005 - May 2006

King Fhad University of Petroleum and Minerals

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

January 2005 - May 2006

College of Construction Engineering and Management

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Graphic Designer

January 2003 - May 2005

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2003 - May 2005

Team Leader and Member of the Graphics Team at the Architecture & Design college for preparing digital presentations using Virtual Reality Technology (Dome) from eLumens. Also elected secretary of the Environmental Design Club at the College of Architecture.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

January 2007

January 2007

Master's degree, Masters of Engineering in Construction Engineering & Management (Hons)

Saudi Arabia

GPA 3.75 / 4.0 1st Honor Distinction

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

January 2005

January 2005

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) (Hons)

Saudi Arabia

3.1 / 4.0 3rd Honor Distinction

Najd National School for Boys

July 2000

July 2000

High school or equivalent, Scientific high school diploma

Saudi Arabia

Graduated with honors rank.

Skills

Real Estate Development
Expert
Real Estate Development
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
BIM
Expert
BIM
Expert
ADOBE PREMIERE
Expert
ADOBE PREMIERE
Expert
INTERIOR DESIGN
Expert
INTERIOR DESIGN
Expert
PROJECT COORDIANTION
Expert
PROJECT COORDIANTION
Expert
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Expert
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
ADOBE INDESIGN
Expert
ADOBE INDESIGN
Expert
AUTODESK 3DS MAX
Expert
AUTODESK 3DS MAX
Expert
ARCHITECTURE
Expert
ARCHITECTURE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
AUTODESK AUTOCAD
Expert
AUTODESK AUTOCAD
Expert
REVIT
Expert
REVIT
Expert
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Expert
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Expert
MACROMEDIA FREEHAND
Expert
MACROMEDIA FREEHAND
Expert
TIMBERLINE
Intermediate
TIMBERLINE
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Expert
VALUE ENGINEERING
Expert
BIM
Expert
BIM
Expert
PRIMAVERA
Intermediate
PRIMAVERA
Intermediate
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Expert
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Expert
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Expert
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Expert
LEED
Beginner
LEED
Beginner
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Construction
Expert
Construction
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Risk Management
Intermediate
Risk Management
Intermediate
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Negotiation
Intermediate
Negotiation
Intermediate
Director
Expert
Director
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Project Estimation
Expert
Project Estimation
Expert
Sustainable Design
Intermediate
Sustainable Design
Intermediate
Real Estate Development
Intermediate
Real Estate Development
Intermediate
Development Management
Intermediate
Development Management
Intermediate
Urban Planning
Intermediate
Urban Planning
Intermediate
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member

December 2017

Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE)

Member

August 2010

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Member

January 2002

Saudi Council of Engineers

Member - Architecture Engineering Accreditation

January 2008

Jordan Engineers Association

Member - Architecture Engineering Accreditation

March 2018

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Value Methodology Associate (SAVE-VMA)
Aug 2010 - Dec 2020
The International Property Awards 2018-2019 Award Winner - Residential Development Saudi Arabia
Oct 2018
Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)
Feb 2018 - Feb 2024
Interim Cost Consultant (AACEI-ICC)
Aug 2006 - Sep 2012

Training
Professional Construction Projects Management
Yamkoth training center and Saudi Council of Engineers
Mar 2014
Project Management consistent with PMI's a guide to PMBOK
Project Champions Academy
Nov 2017
LEED Training
Saudi Oger LTd.
Jan 2014
BIM & Process Transformation - HARVARD UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN - EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN - EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Oct 2011

Hobbies and interests

Sports, Cars, Drawings, 3d design, Jiu Jitsu, Chess