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Hakam Qarib  PMP PRINCEII , General Manager

Hakam Qarib PMP PRINCEII

General Manager ·AYTB

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, yes

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 6 months

General Manager

June 2022 - Present

AYTB

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

June 2022 - Present

Aramco Safaniyah Upgrade Projects

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

CEO Rep./Operations Director

June 2020 - Present

AYTB Contracting Company

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

June 2020 - Present

• Led complex EPC and oil & gas projects for Aramco and major international clients, from tendering through execution and close-out.
• Managed multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Built strong client relationships resulting in repeat work and recognition.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

CEO Representative/ Operations Director/ General Manager

January 2022 - January 2024

AYTB

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - January 2024

Company industry:
Corporate Management Office

CEO Representative

January 2021 - January 2023

AYTB

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - January 2023

Company industry:
Corporate Management Office

Operations Director

January 2020 - January 2022

AYTB

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - January 2022

• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Handling and managing entire projects management activities such as. Planning, cost, quality,
designing, executing, and controlling to achieve the targets progress.
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering projects from award through engineering/drafting,
procurement, construction, and contract close-out.
• Work with procurement to ensure the resources are available on time for the execution of the work.
• Dealing skillfully and coordinating with all the relevant stakeholders to discuss planning, contract
management, negotiation, progress, change orders, monitoring, and ensuring the project milestones
are being met.
• Ensuring the resources are available in time for the execution of the work.
• Helping the project team and subcontractors execute work within a stipulated time frame.
• Subcontractors and modifying the same as per project requirements.
• Performing cost estimating and specification development periodically.
• Finding solutions to overcome unforeseen construction difficulties and Managing the Risks.
• Ensuring construction QA/QC processes are being implemented by the contractor & subcontractors
and review and action as required on internal audit reports.
• Identifying and highlighting the possible risk of the project and assisting in the necessary project
documentation.
• Preparation of client payment valuation details.
• Ensuring project completion within the proposed deadline as per the contractual agreement.
• Ensure that health and safety were followed at the site.
• Scheduling meetings with the project personnel, recording minutes, corresponding with the project personnel
on various issues, and preparing and submitting required reports.
• Implementation and supervising all the construction activities.
• Resolves all problems encountered within the contract scope and coordinates final turnover to the
GeneralContractor / Client or Owner.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Operations Director

June 2018 - June 2020

Zamil Construction Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2018 - June 2020

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Sr. Project Manager

May 2018 - June 2020

Zamil Construction Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2018 - June 2020

Sr. Project Manager for Riyadh Metro Project. Handling several deep underground & elevated stations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

November 2015 - May 2018

Target Engineering Construction Company – KSA

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

November 2015 - May 2018

Approved Aramco Project Manager

Accountable for managing the delivery of critical shutdown projects in live gas plant at Aramco projects, and for providing managerial support for all the projects conducted by the company. Also, responsible for providing monthly financial and technical updates of any known issues/risks to Senior Manager.

•Liaising with the clients and adapting to their requirements
• Finding and implementing solutions to client concerns
• Managing and training staff in every area of a project life cycle
• Leading the projected process of delivery
• Analyzing, updating and working to budgets and time frames
• Monitoring budgets and addressing financial issues
• Supervising contractors
• Providing support for all project issues
• Managing projects through all defined phases.
• Communicating directly with staff at all levels of an organization from executive manager to junior employees.
• Driving efficiencies whilst maintaining output and improving delivery quality.
• Attending meetings with other project leads.
• Aligning projects with business strategic objectives.
• Liaising with project stakeholders on a routine basis.
• Carrying out post-project evaluations to assess results.
• Ensuring project financial management, including forecasting, is diligently and accurately executed.
• Providing aftercare services to the customer.
• Meeting contractual output targets.
• Writing up progress reports.
• Manage project budget of $65M+ and ensure company obtains the best possible pricing; determine and minimize risk in buyout processes, reducing costs, focusing for more change orders from client.
• Ensure that the project team understands all aspects of the prime contract relating to their respective responsibilities, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the prime contract checklist and organizational structure
• Negotiate, analyze, and prepare purchase order agreements, subcontracts, and cost control budget
• Responsible for costing, estimating and planning projects.
• Responsible for ensuring best value is obtained for the project including supplier base, use of internal and external resources.
• Maintaining and completing Project Key Performance Indicators.
• Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports.
• Identifying, costing and processing any contract variations.
• Tracking activities against the detailed project plans.
• Updating project plans to include agreed changes.
• Monitoring actual expenditure figures against project budgets.
• Organizing and facilitating Project Steering / Operating Committees meetings.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Sr. Project Manager

April 2015 - April 2018

Target Construction Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2015 - April 2018

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Project Manager

December 2013 - November 2015

Target Construction Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2013 - November 2015

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

March 2013 - November 2015

Jazzine Contracting Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2013 - November 2015

Responsible for client progress meetings on and off site, cost control, invoicing, variation claims, invoice payment resolution and conditions of contract. Also, worked closely with other departmental managers to promote overall company effectiveness.

•Managed the project team including any subcontractors.
•Ensuring Projects and Programmed are executed using agreed standards & processes.
•Reviewed and approved all project documentation.
•Resolved any problems and issues that arose.
•Preparing status reports for use in communication to stakeholders.
•Escalating issues and areas of concern to senior managers.
•Ensured staff and sub-contractors time sheets were accurately completed.
•Generating Work Packages and Work Instructions.
•Provided project support for all off-site activities.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Package Manager

December 2012 - December 2013

OUTOTEC GmbH Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2012 - December 2013

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Deputy Package Manager

November 2012 - February 2013

OUTOTEC GmbH

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2012 - February 2013

Responsible for all electrical & instrumentation related and related works, cost control, invoicing, variation claims, invoice payment resolution and conditions of contract. Also, worked closely with other departmental managers to promote overall company effectiveness.

• A “Turn-key” project on phase 2 of the Emal Aluminium smelting complex at the Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi.
• Ensuring Projects and Programmed are executed using agreed standards & processes.

• I hold a dual role that consists of E&I Deputy Electrical Package Manager. As the Senior E&I engineer I am responsible for reviewing & documenting all revisions of method statements, risk assessments & material submissions from sub-contractors & if acceptable submitting these to the client for approval & comment.
• As a Manager, I oversee several areas on the project overseeing a workforce of 300 plus direct & indirect. I lease with the sub-contractor’s other department managers to oversee progress; co-ordinate works so as not to affect other trades & supply information & solutions with regards to drawings versus site conditions due to the project being “Turn-key”.
• Reviewed and approved all project documentation.
• Resolved any problems and issues that arose.
• Preparing status reports for use in communication to stakeholders.
• Escalating issues and areas of concern to senior managers.
• Generating Work Packages and Work Instructions.
• Provided project support for all off-site activities.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Deputy Project Manager

April 2006 - December 2012

TARGET Engineering and Construction Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2006 - December 2012

Accountable for managing the delivery of critical shutdown and green projects in oil & gas filed projects with ADNOC, ADCO, TAKREER, BOROUGE & GASCO companies, and for providing managerial support along with project manager.

• Deputy Project Manager responsible for the control of the activities within their relevant work area. The major responsibility includes day to day project work execution, interaction with site construction managers reporting on daily progress to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all work activities are in conformance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspect test plan, and HSE requirements. Ensure specifications and drawings are reviewed and clarifications on unclear issues are obtained.
• Ensure material and equipment’s are requisitioned on time in correct quantities.
• In charge of execution of the project in accordance with contract requirements, implementation of the Company Quality and HSE systems on site within allocated time, budget (cost), and quality and safety objectives.
• Day to day Project administration, reporting and successful execution of Project.
• Communicating CLIENT / CONTRACTOR, requirements to the Division Manager, relevant suppliers and secondary SUB-CONTRACTOR’s requirements.
• Attending post award Contract Review Meetings, participate in the preparation of Project Quality / HSE Plan.
• Ensure sufficient and adequate resources such as manpower and equipment are secured from Project Manager.
• Focal point for project correspondence between CLIENT / CONTRACTOR and Company.
• Ensure project budgets are available and updated on a regular basis.
• Ensuring submittals and interaction with CLIENT / CONTRACTOR for approval on drawings / materials / suppliers / secondary SUB-CONTRACTOR and / Method Statements and Quality / HSE Documentation as applicable.
• Ensuring all variation items are immediately acknowledged and confirm intentions to claim.
• Co-ordination between site and Head Office for purchase, construction equipment and entry permits.
• Ensuring timely submission of Progress Reports to CLIENT / CONTRACTOR.
• Ensuring Non-Conformance’s if any are closed and taking timely preventive and corrective actions.
• Ensuring all legal matters/public relations/government authority dealings are done correctly through the PRO.
• Responsible for completing of all Punch Items and Project Close Out, Handover Documentation and finalization of all outstanding issues at Handover.
• Attend successfully shutdowns in the plants, and execute the mission in short time.
• Establishment and Responsible for Project Communications with Clients and Subcontractors.
• Understands all the material storage requirements and ensures that materials are stored as recommended.
• Compliance with Corporate Quality Management Systems.
• Follow up, arrange and co-ordinate deliveries of required materials to site in time.
• Supervision of installation of the materials and Ensure all Operations are undertaken in a safe manner.
• Supervision of the Commissioning of the Instruments, and Handing over to Client.
• Ensure all work activities are in conformance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications and method statements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project Manager / Deputy Project Manager

January 2006 - December 2012

Target Engineering Construction Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2006 - December 2012

Company industry:
Construction & Building

project engineer

April 2006 - June 2011

Target Engineering Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2006 - June 2011

o Project Engineer responsible for the control of the activities within their relevant work area. The major responsibility includes day to day project work execution, interaction with Supervisor, reporting on daily progress to the Project Manager. Reports directly to the Project Manager and responsible for all the Supervisor and workmen under their control.
o Ensure all work activities are in conformance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspect test plan, and HSE requirements. Ensure specifications and drawings are reviewed and clarifications on unclear issues are obtained.
o Ensure material and equipments are requisitioned on time in correct quantities. Responsible for keeping AS Built records and ensuring this is reflected on the drawings as work progresses.
- In charge of execution of the project in accordance with contract requirements, implementation of the Company Quality and HSE systems on site within allocated time, budget (cost), quality and safety objectives
- Day to day Project administration, reporting and successful execution of Project
- Communicating CLIENT / CONTRACTOR, requirements to the Division Manager, relevant suppliers and secondary SUB-CONTRACTOR’s requirements
- Attending post award Contract Review Meetings, participate in the preparation of Project Quality / HSE Plan
- Ensure sufficient and adequate resources such as manpower and equipment are secured from Project Manager
- Focal point for project correspondence between CLIENT / CONTRACTOR and Company.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

January 2002 - January 2004

Sunrise Contracting Company

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2002 - January 2004

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

Mehran University

December 2005

December 2005

Bachelor's degree, yes

Pakistan

Faculty of Engineering

January 2004

January 2004

Bachelor's degree, Bac

Pakistan

Skills

Health Specialist Experts HSE
Expert
Health Specialist Experts HSE
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Project Work
Expert
Project Work
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Strong Manager
Expert
Strong Manager
Expert
Professional attributes
Expert
Professional attributes
Expert
project management
Expert
project management
Expert
PMP Trained
Expert
PMP Trained
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Intermediate
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
ACCOUNTABILITY
Intermediate
ACCOUNTABILITY
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Intermediate
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Project Work
Expert
Project Work
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Health Specialist Experts HSE
Expert
Health Specialist Experts HSE
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt

Training
PRINCE2 Certificate
Axelos Peoplecert

Hobbies and interests

Volunteer work