haitham khawaja, project manager

haitham khawaja

project manager

orient house for development and construction

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
24 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 3 Months

project manager at orient house for development and construction
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since May 2018

Project 1: Building for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Sorour Al Dhaheri a private commercial building consists of 3 basements, and 18 floors. Project Value - 42 million AED
Project 2: Design and build of Baniyas Court - Client: Musanada - Project Value - 56 million AED
Project scope: The project comprises of a low rise high end Court building including all civil, MEP, and fit out works for the external and the internal of the project.

Job Profile
• Monitor and supervise the project execution process to ensure completion of the job within specified time frames, in an organized and cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards so as to meet customer’s satisfaction and maintain continuity of business.
• Monitor and hold records for variations in order to be finalized with client at the project closing time.
• Review the prepared monthly and weekly reports.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing standards and procedures as per regulations.
• Direct and coordinate with the procurement and engineering groups, oversee engineering design & procurement planning.
• Assist the company in the preparation of tenders for other upcoming projects.
• Assist in preparation of accurate project programs, clearly indicate the timeframes and activities involved in the project and monitor progress against the project plan taking corrective action where required through effective coordination with the client, various types of subcontractors, etc.
• Provide construct-ability inputs to engineering design group to facilitate smooth execution of design at site.
• Prepare monthly payments in relation with the progress of the project.

project manager at Al Mansouri 3B
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2016 to May 2018

1: Project: Al Falah School at Al Falah area, Abu Dhabi -- Project Value - 158 million AED
Project scope: The project comprises of a low-rise high-end School building with MUSANADA. The school consists of 5 main buildings in addition to indoor and outdoor playground and indoor multipurpose halls.


Job Profile

• Provide construct-ability inputs to engineering design group to facilitate smooth execution of design at site.
• Monitor and supervise the project execution process on site to ensure completion of the job within specified time frames in an organized and cost-effective manner and in accordance with the approved design and quality standards to meet client satisfaction and maintain continuity of business.
• Prepare and Implement the construction strategy and construction execution plan, and report to higher management.
• Represent the company by attending the weekly and monthly meetings with client and consultant.
• Monitor construction progress vs. schedule/plan, and close performance gaps by developing and implementing countermeasures for construction constraints.
• Assist in preparation of accurate project programs, clearly indicate the timeframes and activities involved in the project and monitor progress against the project plan taking corrective action where required through effective coordination with the client, various types of subcontractors, etc.
• Monitor site activities to insure quality of work is in compliance with contract requirements, good construction practices and shop drawings.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly reports and the monthly progress invoice.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing standards and procedures as per regulations.
• Monitor and hold records for change in scope and deliver the information to respective team members and higher management members.

project manager at ACTCO GENERAL CONTRACTING
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2013 to September 2016

1: Project: 132/11 KV substation at Mira - Dubai, Client - DEWA. Project Value - 28 million AED
Project Scope: Site preparation, 11kv GIS building, Control building, 3 nos. IBT bays including steel structures, Oil water tank, Fire water pump house, Security room, etc., external works such as roads, pavings, boundary wall, etc., and Plumbing and drainage installations
2: Project: villa project - Client: DAMAC - Project Value - 247 million AED
Project scope: The project comprises of 359 low-rise high-end Precast villas including all civil, MEP, and fit out works for the external and the internal of the villas and consisting of 11 prototype villas of different size and design.


Job Profile

• Prepare and Implement the construction strategy and construction execution plan, and report to Sr. Project Manager
• Direct and coordinate with the procurement and engineering groups, oversee engineering design & procurement planning
• Provide constructability inputs to engineering design group to facilitate smooth execution of design at site
• Monitor construction progress vs. schedule/plan, and close performance gaps by developing and implementing countermeasures for construction constraints
• Issue qualification requirements of construction specialists, and vendor specialist in consistent with project requirements.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing standards and procedures as per regulations
• Oversee all phases of the construction, coordinate and schedule the activities of the work
• Closely monitor site activities to insure quality of work is in compliance with contract requirements, good construction practices and shop drawings, and only approved materials are used.
• Ensure that all activities at site comply with QA/QC procedures and ADNOC quality standards, and that all required tests are done in the approved third party labs
• Financial monitoring with accounts team to manage supplier invoicing and ensure timely payments.

Project Engineer at Al Nasr Contracting Co
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2008 to June 2013

2008 till 15-5-2013 Al Nasr Contracting Co Abu-Dhabi-UAE
Project Engineer
Has successfully been involved with the construction of 2 key projects: 1- Project Name: Integrated Gas Development Project at Habshan

2- Project Name: Water Desalination Plant in Fujairah- F2

Duties and Responsibilities
* Programing the project needs in term of materials, labors, and equipment's.
* Responsible for all types of precast activities such as but not limitted to elictrical and water pits, trenchs, protection slabs, and manhole covers.
* Monitoring the work of staff members ensuring compliance with contract provisions, including correspondence and submittals.
* Reviewing contractor's change order proposals and providing suitable recommendations to the Construction Manager.
* Awareness and vigilance with regards to all aspects of construction activity in order to provide quality assurance and safety standards in line with contractual agreements.
* Choose the appropriate techniques and sequence of events to complete the project successfully
* Monitor progress of work and compare it with the projected schedule of work.
* Supervising the material submittal to the client for construction and finishing materials.

Experience

Senior Project Engineer at Khawaja Housing Co
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2000 to August 2008

2000 -2008 Khawaja Housing Co Amman -Jordan
Senior Project Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
* Supervising and implementing the construction of the Buildings according to the Designed plans.
* Surveying of the site before construction.
* Quantity surveying.
* Promote & enforce Construction safety to continually improve performance and achieve Company objectives.
* Choosing and purchasing the finishing materials such as Tiles, Carpentry work, paints, etc.
* Establish lines of communication with all operations on the site.
* Cost analysis.
* Monitoring Contractor's activities to ensure the Quality of work.
* Provide resources and assistance to all other Operations of the project.
* Planning, organization and management of the overall maintenance, repair & control of utilities services of the completed apartments.
* Financial responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Eastern Mediterranean university
  • July 2000

1995-2000 Eastern Mediterranean university Famagusta -Turkish republic of northern Cyprus B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Leadership and People Management skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Construction Monitoring
Plant Engineering
Project Work
AUTO BODY
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
CARPENTRY
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
COST ANALYSIS
ENGINEER
FINISHING
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
PROJECT ENGINEER
Microsoft office
procurement
project planning
materials
operation
project execution
negotiation
planning
on site
quality assurance
project supervision
primavera p6
primavera

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Turkish
Intermediate

Memberships

engineering association of jordan
  • member
  • January 2001
engineers australia
  • member
  • November 2012
engineering association of UAE
  • member
  • November 2010

Training and Certifications

Project management professional PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
engineering association of UAE
Date Attended:
August 2015
Duration:
48 hours
safety at work, working at heights, confined space. (Training)
Training Institute:
TCM and GASCO HSE department
Date Attended:
October 2008
work permit holder (Training)
Training Institute:
TCM and GASCO HSE department
Date Attended:
August 2011