Jamil Kanafani, Head of Engineering

Jamil Kanafani

Head of Engineering

ICD Brookfield Place Limited

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, International Construction Practice & Law
Experience
28 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 6 Months

Head of Engineering at ICD Brookfield Place Limited
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2022
Project Director at James L Williams
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2018 to May 2022

Setting-up site operation in terms of allocating the right resources as per plan.
• Assisting the QA Manager in preparing and approving the project quality management manual.
• Liaising with the Technical Director the coordination and preparation of design input/output, validation,
changes and formal design reviews.
• Responsible for the selection, sourcing, scheduling and cost appraisal of all purchased materials, obtaining
the necessary approvals for procurement and ensuring the availability of materials on site as planned.
• Initiating and substantiating budget uplifts, variation orders and extension of time claims.
• Monitoring cost and time schedules in coordination with commercial and planning managers.
• Identifying deficiencies or concerns during any phase of the project in accordance with quality assurance
and control procedures.
• Supervising the progress of all testing and commissioning activities in close coordination with the
Commissioning Manager.
• Liaising directly with project stakeholders and client representative to ensure smooth project handover.

Manager of Projects at Drake & Scull International
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2014 to October 2018

Providing support to Project Managers in their sites’ setup and the required infrastructures
• Acting as part of:
o Project kick-of, progress and coordination meetings with the Main Contractors/Consultants/Clients
o Project status review meetings with the Senior Management
• Approving the following:
o Project plan, manpower histogram & cash flow prepared by Planning Manager
o Project Management monthly report
o Budget uplifts, variation orders and extension of time claims
o Value engineering proposals
o Project contractual correspondences
• Allocating resources as per project requirements
• Administering weekly & monthly project productivity reports
• Ensuring project compliance with the relevant QHSE policies and standards
• Ensuring KPIs are written, communicated and signed by all employees

MEP Manager at DAMAC Properties
  • United Arab Emirates
  • February 2013 to June 2014
Manager at Albonian International
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2006 to February 2013
MEP Construction Manager at Debbas Enterprise
  • Lebanon
  • April 1996 to December 2005
Mechanical Engineer at Saudi Oger Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 1995 to April 1996

Education

Master's degree, International Construction Practice & Law
  • at University Of Stuttgart
  • January 2018

Thesis Topic: “Towards Adopting the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) in UAE’s Construction Industry – A Comparative Analysis of the Pros and Cons”

Master's degree, Total Quality Management
  • at University Of Leicester
  • January 2015

Dissertation Topic: “Barriers to the Implementation of Lean Thinking in the Construction Industry – the Case of UAE”

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at American University Of Beirut
  • June 1995

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Specialties & Skills

Operation Management
Construction Management
Commercial Management
Project Management
BUDGETING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
PROGRESS
CASH FLOW
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MEETING FACILITATION
POLICY ANALYSIS
PROCUREMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Member
  • June 2017
Society of Construction Law (SCL)
  • Member
  • November 2016
Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management Professional
  • March 2010

Training and Certifications

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation (Training)
Training Institute:
LEED GA
Date Attended:
March 2012
Project Management in Primavera P6 Rel.7 (Training)
Training Institute:
Oracle
Date Attended:
April 2011
Professional Risk Management Program (PMI-RMP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Project Management Institute
Date Attended:
May 2013
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (CMI) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2017