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khalid alzarooni, Director of Infrastructure Projects

khalid alzarooni

Director of Infrastructure Projects·TECOM GROUP

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 4 months

Director of Infrastructure Projects

January 2016 - Present

TECOM GROUP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - Present

 Contribute to the development of the Project Management strategy, policies, systems, and processes for fulfilling the Project Management requirements in line with the vision, mission and overall strategy of the company.
 Guide team in translating the strategic goals into short / medium term objectives for the department and monitor timely execution and meeting of plans. Ensure the excellence model is integrated within the unit’s policy framework, systems, templates and procedures and covers all its functions
 Provide inputs on the technical aspects of project related to the initial creative concept, preliminary visualization and preliminary cost estimates to guide the development of the business plan and ensure the Project parameters are met in line with agreed project objectives throughout the project development cycles.
 Lead the process of project design including: evaluation of design team, regular meetings with infrastructure consultants, coordination with all concerned Authorities, follow up design time schedules and monitor the progress of design activities.
 Direct the management of various projects within approved project parameters like cost, timelines, functionality and quality to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters and to the satisfaction of business stakeholders and customers.
 Direct the project teams, ensuring the efficient planning and allocation of all resources and implementation of appropriate standards and controls to ensure that all Projects are executed in an efficient and effective manner, meeting or exceeding the overall revenue, profitability and growth targets.
 Provide leadership in building and nurturing beneficial associations with key external stakeholders e.g. (government authorities, clients and outsourcing service providers) in order to ensure that the appropriate level of external services are obtained to the best advantage of the organization.
 Oversee the management, supervision and monitoring of the Consultant and the Contractor working in the construction contract of the project.
 Provide leadership to the Unit - setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Head of Right of Way Management Section in Road Department & Project Manager

May 2011 - December 2015

Ministry of Public Work

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2011 - December 2015

Job Description:

Performs technical work associated with right of ways activities for the negotiation and procurement of right of way for road construction and improvement of roads and utility projects.
Reviews right of way and construction plans.
Prepares preliminary cost estimates.
Responds to inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting availability or quality of services, providing information within scope of authority.
Data entry and maintains files, records and reports of right of way activities. Prepares and generates management reports regarding right of way activities.
&
Project Manager
Project: Improving of Shikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road, Sharjah, UAE (Total cost = 1.1 billion) and other Federal Roads in North Emirates.
Job Description:
 Independently develops concepts and strategies for achieving assigned project objectives and operational goals; drafts and modifies project schedules, scopes of work, technical specifications and cost estimates; monitors and modifies schedules and budgets, as needed.
 Prepare Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Bid for projects; formulate selection and evaluation criteria; conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences; attend bid openings; receive, review, and evaluate proposals and bid submissions; gives direction to project consultants, engineer and contractor; negotiate fees and scope of services for projects; prepare and review contracts for administrative approval and execution.
 Responsible for providing direction, coordination, and evaluation of work performed by professional engineers, consultants and contractors.
 Performs a variety of tasks in managing the activities of a project; chairs numerous meetings with consultants, contractors, utilities, governmental agencies, and public entities; supervises and coordinates participation of all stakeholders involved; analyzes and resolves problems, discrepancies, and conflicts; inspects and reviews project progress to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, approves, withholds or amends project payments; evaluate and execute project change orders.
 Prepare progress reports on project activities to keep funding agencies and Borough officials informed; responds to inquiries about projects; gives interviews to the media; prepares necessary correspondence associated with projects; maintains documentation on all aspects of assigned projects as the principal point of contact.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Senior Project Engineer

March 2008 - May 2011

Dubai World Trade Center

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2008 - May 2011

The project located on front of exhibition Hall 1 to 4 and includes 4 Halls, 25.810 sq m of Halls space, and 6, 300 car park facilities.
(Total cost = 350 million). 207 days is the duration of the project.
My responsibility is to manage packages related to the structural steel.

Job Description:
 Develop Project Brief
 Develop scope of work, Objectives, Outputs & Targets
 Preparing reports.
 Develop project program (clause (14) program).
 Follow progress with coordination with Local Authority
 Handling the handing over and closing out stages (snag list, as built and all other documents).
 Target all milestones and deadlines.
 Ensuring smooth trouble free operation.
 Increase establishment value.
 Co-operation with different departments for the benefit of the Institution.
 Leading the supervision team for inspection checking quality control, quality assurance and safety at site exactly as per International Standard and Specs.

2008 - Present Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
Jobs:
Project Engineer
The project of Phase-1 located between the Emirates Towers and Novotel Hotel and will include a business quarter, two hotels, 200, 000 sq m of offices space, 830 apartments, 750 serviced apartments, retail outlets, and 8, 600 car park facilities.
(Total cost = 3.35 billion)

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Engineering

Draftsman

January 2004 - January 2008

UAE Army

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2004 - January 2008

Engineering Draftsman (Architecture, Civil, 3D Drawings)
Construction Details, Specification & Finishing.
Draft Room Manage

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

The British University in Dubai

February 2015

February 2015

Doctorate, Project Management

United Arab Emirates

2014 – Present The British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE. PhD in Project Management.

The British University in Dubai

January 2014

January 2014

Master's degree, Science in Project Management

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Men's College

January 2012

January 2012

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering Science

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 3.20 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.20 out of 4

Dubai Men's College

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering Technology

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 3.27 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.27 out of 4

Higher Diploma

Leeds College of Building

January 2004

January 2004

High school or equivalent, Construction

United Kingdom

Emirates Institute

January 2000

January 2000

Diploma, Banking Finance System

United Arab Emirates

Banking Diploma Program

Skills

Sustainability
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Sustainability
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College Teaching
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College Teaching
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Road
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Road
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Project Management
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Project Management
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3D
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3D
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ENGINEERING
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ENGINEERING
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NEGOTIATION
Expert
NEGOTIATION
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PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
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PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
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QUALITY
Expert
QUALITY
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RETAIL
Expert
RETAIL
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Sustainability
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Sustainability
Expert
College Teaching
Expert
College Teaching
Expert
Road
Expert
Road
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Project Management
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Project Management
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Languages

Arabic
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English
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