Jamal J. Oklah, Construction Manager

Jamal J. Oklah

Construction Manager

PARSONS Corporation

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
32 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :32 years, 9 Months

Construction Manager at PARSONS Corporation
  • Saudi Arabia - Khamis Mushait
  • My current job since May 2014

Managed the construction of about Five million square meters of Infrastructure Works Package for Housing Project consisting of about 5000 Villas - KSA: Storm Water (Network, Culverts & Open Channels), Potable Water (Network, Reservoir & Pumping Stations), Irrigation Water (Network, Reservoir & Pumping Stations), Sewage System (Network, Lifting Stations), Electrical (Network, Two 120 Mega Watt Stations (380 & 120 KVA), Street Lighting Systems, Low Current & Telecommunication Systems), Landscaping & Hardscaping, Earthworks & Roads (Total value: about 1.31 billion SAR).

Project Manager at SAUDI BINLADIN GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2010 to May 2014

Managed the construction of about 25000 M2 (Built up area) of Central Security Buildings Project in Dammam - KSA and 15000 M2 comprehensive Hospital. The project also included 250000 M2 of External Infrastructure works - Utilities Networks (Storm Water, Sewage, Drainage, Tap & Drinking Water, Electrical Power, Lighting & Low Current Systems), hardscaping, landscaping … etc. Not forgetting to mention necessary plants (STP, Grey Water & RO). (Total project value: about 1.2 billion SAR).

Contracting Department Manager at SAHEL AREEJ TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. (SATCC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2006 to January 2010

• Develop and implement annual business plans with required budgets and expected cash flow estimates, develop strategies to achieve plan objectives, monitor and evaluate progress and re-plan using a range of tools and techniques.
• Coordinate with multiple teams - divisions, projects management, program management, application engineering, installation and field execution - establish effective work plans and priorities and schedule project works to achieve cost, delivery and quality norms in projects aligned to overall company objectives.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies to evaluate business opportunities and evolve strategies that enhance organizational performance by improving profits, enhancing productivity, maximizing efficiencies and mitigating risks.
• Facilitate improved cross-functional and business balance through programs leading to positive behavioural changes and organizational development.
• Monitor the progress and status of the company’s development plans and projects under implementation to assure achievement of predefined goals.
• Continually upgrade practices, processes, tools and templates leading to integration of new technologies and development of optimized solutions delivering the best quality and productivity and minimum costs.
• Lead project costing and scheduling, bid and proposal development, tendering, contracts management and procurement to achieve business and growth targets.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations regarding design changes and trend notices and guide project managers in minimizing the impact on time or cost due to potential variations to the scope of work.
• Coordinate meetings - executive, progress, quality, safety - with clients and major subcontractors and advise the contracting division on the areas of concern and recommended corrective measures. Assist in the resolution of disputes and claims safeguarding the company’s interests.
• Maintain a well documented and up to date database of major clients, vendors, subcontractors and material suppliers with evaluation of capabilities and performance.
• Lead project costing and scheduling, bid and proposal development, tendering, contracts management and procurement to achieve business and growth targets.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations regarding design changes and trend notices and guide project managers in minimizing the impact on time or cost due to potential variations to the scope of work.
• Coordinate meetings - executive, progress, quality, safety - with clients and major subcontractors and advise the contracting division on the areas of concern and recommended corrective measures. Assist in the resolution of disputes and claims safeguarding the company’s interests.

Project Manager at AL-REDWAN GROUP FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 1989 to June 1995

o Looked after the construction of five comprehensive travel complexes and stations for SASCO, value: about SR 45 million.
o Managed the project for construction of the National Commercial Bank residential compound which consists of 44 villas including two recreational centres, annexes, two swimming pools & all necessary external Infrastructure works - Utilities Networks (Storm Water, Sewage, Drainage, Tap & Drinking Water, Electrical Power, Lighting & Low Current Systems), hardscaping, landscaping. Total built up area: 23000 sq m, value: about SR 125 million.
o Managed the construction of GOSI-2, a commercial and residential building with 21 floors at Madinah KSA, area: 73500 sqm, value: about SR 285 million.
o Worked as an Assistant Manager in the Planning, Studies and Follow up department.

Head of Studies and Development Division at MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Amman Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 1986 to November 1989

• Manage, supervise and follow-up of Ministry's development plans and status of projects under implementation to assess the relative progress and adherence as should.
• Monitor projects costing and scheduling, bids preparation and tendering techniques, contracts management as well as procurement management.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations concerning design changes, trend notices etc. and advise projects managers on any potential variations to scope of work, which may generate cost or time impact and present assessments.
• Handling various progress meetings (executive meetings, progress meetings, quality and safety meetings) with contractors, and advise contracting division of findings, area of concern & corrective actions and assist on disputes & claims.
• Maintaining a well documented database of major vendors & contractors, material's suppliers … etc. to overview and evaluate their abilities and method of performance.

Project Manager at ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (ACC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 1981 to November 1986

o National New Theatre Project, 21500 sqm, value: about AED 230 million, role: Project Engineer.
o H.E. Khamis Al-Rumeithy Building, 18 floors, area: 16200 sqm, value: about AED 65 million.
role: Project Manager.
o H.E. Dr. Mana'a Al Otaiba Residential Complex / Palace, 14500 sqm, value: about AED 135 million.
role: Project Manager.

Monitoring and Supervising Engineer at MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 1980 to August 1981

• Manage, supervise and follow-up of Ministry's development plans and status of projects under implementation to assess the relative progress and adherence as should.
• Monitor projects costing and scheduling, bids preparation and tendering techniques, contracts management as well as procurement management.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations concerning design changes, trend notices etc. and advise projects managers on any potential variations to scope of work, which may generate cost or time impact and present assessments.
• Handling various progress meetings (executive meetings, progress meetings, quality and safety meetings) with contractors, and advise contracting division of findings, area of concern & corrective actions and assist on disputes & claims.
• Maintaining a well documented database of major vendors & contractors, material's suppliers … etc. to overview and evaluate their abilities and method of performance.

Monitoring and Supervising Engineer at MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 1980 to August 1981

• Manage, supervise and follow-up of Ministry's development plans and status of projects under implementation to assess the relative progress and adherence as should.
• Monitor projects costing and scheduling, bids preparation and tendering techniques, contracts management as well as procurement management.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations concerning design changes, trend notices etc. and advise projects managers on any potential variations to scope of work, which may generate cost or time impact and present assessments.
• Handling various progress meetings (executive meetings, progress meetings, quality and safety meetings) with contractors, and advise contracting division of findings, area of concern & corrective actions and assist on disputes & claims.
• Maintaining a well documented database of major vendors & contractors, material's suppliers … etc. to overview and evaluate their abilities and method of performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Oklahoma
  • May 1980

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Diploma, Civil Engineering
  • at Lamar University
  • November 1978

Civil Engineering courses.

Diploma,
  • at Central State University
  • July 1976

Misc. elective courses.

Specialties & Skills

Construction & Property
Top Management
Project Evaluation
Project Management
Construction Management
Top extensive technical and managerial expertise.
Contract Documentation
Cash Flow Management
Construction Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

sa.linkedin.com/pub/jamal-oklah/32/730/728
  • sa.linkedin.com/pub/jamal-oklah/32/730/728
  • January 2009

Training and Certifications

• Project Scope Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Quality Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Procurement Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Time Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Safety Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• ISO 14001 Overview & Implementation Strategy - MEA, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Human Resource Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Communication Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Risk Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Integrated Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Project Stake Holder Management - PMI, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• SH&E Management System & Enhancement, PARSONS University - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Projects evaluation & Economic feasibility studies, Cities & Villages Development Bank - Jordan (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1987
Valid Until:
January 9999
• Team Work Organization & Enhancement, Chamber of Commerce & Industry - KSA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1997
Valid Until:
December 1997
• Projects Evaluation, University of Jordan, Strategic Studies Centre - Jordan (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1988
Valid Until:
November 1988

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Chess
  • Tennis
  • Reading
  • American Football