Ibrahim El Rassy, Branch Manager

Ibrahim El Rassy

Branch Manager

GLASSLINE

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
19 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months

Branch Manager at GLASSLINE
  • Kuwait - As Salimiyah
  • My current job since February 2015

Steered the branch operation, implemented policies & procedures, conceptualized branch budget & business plan pertaining to sales, business development, revenue & profitability
Led the branch resources to ensure the attainment of minimum costs, maximum productivity and customer satisfaction objectives
Coordinated & followed up with local banks, company auditor/ tax inspector and lawyer
Developed strong & sustainable relationships with main contractors, consultants & government departments to facilitate the conduct of smooth processing of relevant services for the company
Reviewed the following:
o Monthly payment certificates of the projects
o Payment requests prepared by the branch accountant (in terms of payroll, expenses, payments to sub/contractors)
o Projects progress (Procurement Master Plan, Project Schedule, Engineering Works, Subcontractors & Installation Works, Shipments & Deliveries)
Steered various Aluminum & Glazing Subcontract Works encompassing:
o Assima Projects (Podium, Car Park, Hotel, and Tower) 2018-2023 ($54M)
o Shaikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex 2017-2021 ($30M)
o Sheikh Jaber Ahmad Cultural Center 2015-2016 ($7.5)
o The Avenues Mall Phase IV 2016-2018 ($ 7.5M)
o Al Kout Mall 2015-2018 ($16M)
o Residential Villas

Project Manager at GLASSLINE
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2009 to February 2015

Ideated the projects objectives & plans, set performance requirements and selected project participants
Ensured optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials & equipment; steered their procurement at most cost-effective terms
Played a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of required resources
Steered the projects accounting functions encompassing managing the budget, tracking of team expenses & minimizing exposure and risk in the project
Coordinated the efforts of all parties across the project entailing architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and laborers
Directed the Aluminum & Glazing Works encompassing:
o Skygate- Beirut Lebanon (2011-2015)
o Beirut Heights- Beirut Lebanon (2013-2015)
o Al Wadi Hills Residence- Beirut Lebanon (2009-2011)
o Al-Wadi Grand Residence- Beirut Lebanon (2009-2011)
o Moujaes Building- Beirut Lebanon (2009-2011)

Health, Safety & Administrative Project Manager at GLASSLINE
  • Cyprus - Larnaca
  • October 2007 to November 2009

Ensured the implementation of required quality, environment & safety procedures by company personnel
Led Aluminum & Glazing works for Larnaka International Airport- New Terminal
Played a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of required resources
Steered the projects accounting functions encompassing managing the budget, tracking of team expenses & minimizing exposure and risk in the project

Project Engineer at GLASSLINE
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2004 to October 2007

Aluminum & Glazing works for:
• Beirut Mall (2006)
• Kuwait National Library - Kuwait (2006) - Preparation work only
• Souks of Beirut (2007)
• Dora Commercial Center - City Mall (Géant)
• Berytus Parks (2004-2005)

Education

Master's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Balamand
  • February 2003
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University Of Balamand - Lebanon
  • February 2002

Specialties & Skills

Aluminum
Microsoft Excel
Engineering
Construction Management
Techno-Commercial Operations & Contract Management
Project Controls
Change & Claims Management
Administration
Subcontractor/Supplier Evaluation, Pricing & Management
Estimation
Accounting
Project Management
Thought Leadership
Process Improvement/ Enhancements
Budgeting

Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers
  • Civil Engineer
  • February 2019
Order of Engineers and Architects, Tripoli – Lebanon
  • Civil Engineer
  • May 2003

Training and Certifications

Biography study of the different parts of thermal treatment and hazardous wastes (Training)
Training Institute:
Université de Poitiers – ENSMA, Poitiers – France
Date Attended:
September 2002
Project Management workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
ISIS – Management, Organization & Culture
Date Attended:
June 2005
Medic First Aid Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Medic First Aid Europe - Greece & Cyprus
Date Attended:
May 2008
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Candidate (Training)
Training Institute:
American University of Kuwait - Center of Continuing Education
Date Attended:
October 2021