Kifah Semaan

Recognized for his achievements and leadership skills, Mr. Semaan was propelled through the Parsons organization during his tenure overseeing the implementation and execution of a multibillion US dollar portfolio of projects inclusive of mega infrastructure facilities and other supporting developments being to cater for the prestigious multibillion dollar Midfield Terminal Complex.

He was tasked with overarching responsibility to deliver more than seven concurrent projects from airfield facilities to major utility distribution lines, central utility plants and various other ancillary facilities. These responsibilities included assembling and managing project teams, procuring contractors, designers and other service providers, overseeing contractors and consultants, managing change and recovery processes, reporting to the several steering boards and committees, managing and mitigating risks and delivering target KPIs in a challenging operating and business environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the Airfield & Infrastructure developments from inception to handover through planning & definition, design, construction and testing & commissioning.

Provide guidance and leadership to the development and execution teams inclusive of designers and contractors through the development of clear goals & objectives, defining roles & responsibilities, capitalizing on the areas of strength of team members and aligning the focus to achieve successful results

Oversee the preparation of project definitions and the identification of end user/stakeholder needs through the management of expectations and identification of essential business needs that align with budget and schedule constraints.

Identify, develop and implement procurement and execution strategies to achieve optimum project delivery schemes compatible with the allocated budgets and demand schedules.

Oversee the development of the requests for proposal for design, construction supervision, and construction services to ensure consistency of approach, compliance with expected deliverables and alignment with overall delivery strategy.

Oversee and implement risk management plans through risk identification and the development of risk mitigation measures to ensure project delivery is within allocated budgets.

Prepare and present periodic updates to senior and executive management that facilitates decision making and information flow and keeping the executives updated on the development status.

Key Projects:

Airport-wide Utility Backbone Distribution Network (Cost: 460 Million USD)

Midfield Terminal Airside (Cost: 400 Million USD

New Runway and Taxiways (Cost: 350 Million USD)

South Airfield Reconstruction (Cost: 225 Million USD)

Midfield Enabling Works (Cost: 181 Million USD)

Airport Support Facilities Roads and Interchange (Cost: 110 Million USD)

Apron 4 Remote Hardstands (Cost: 50 Million USD)

Terminal 3 Business Park Infrastructure and Enabling works (Cost: 42 Million USD)

AGL CAT III B Upgrade of Existing Runway (Cost: 10 Million USD)

Dubai International Airport Expansion Program Phase II
Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Car Park
Assistant Resident Engineer - Finishing & MEP Package (AX 059)


Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the execution of the works in accordance with contract drawings and specifications.

Review and optimize contractor’s project schedule ensuring proper construction sequencing.

Provide technical solutions to package contractor.

Identify and capitalize on value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings, expedite construction activities, and improve quality.

Establish and implement package construction logistics.

Monitor and report on project progress; review and certify progress payments.

Facilitate coordination with the other 12 multidisciplinary packages and identify key interfaces.

Identify, evaluate and manage client expectations and requirements.
Project:

The Project is comprised of a New Terminal, Two Concourses, related Airfield and Infrastructure Facilities with a total built up area of 1 million square meters increasing the annual passenger capacity, upon completion, from 20 to 60 million passengers. The Finishing and MEP work package consisted of the execution of the finishing and electromechanical works for the new Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and Car Park. (Cost: 1.4 Billion USD).

Project Engineer

Responsible for the planning, monitoring and controlling of project activities with proper resource distribution, supervising site erection teams through assuring the proper execution of shop drawings, managing and monitoring subcontractors, coordinating with different project parties, attending to onsite challenges, and developing proper reporting tools to facilitate communication of information and improve turn around times.

Projects:

PANDA Mall, Riyadh, KSA. The project comprised of the construction of the PANDA Mall with the necessary infrastructure systems, parking areas, storage areas, and the shopping center. The 115, 000 m2 project consists of 2 parking levels, 3 storage areas, and the shopping center.

Connex Building, Bucharest, Romania. The project comprised of the construction of the Connex office building that consists of 3 parking levels, and 15 office levels. Structural steel members were used in the building main frame while the flooring and secondary structural members were composite systems (HAMBRO) with a combination of open web steel joists and cast in-situ concrete slabs.

Villagio Complex, Doha, Qatar. The project comprised of the construction of the Villagio complex that consists of a shopping mall, 3 warehouses, and 12 residential compounds with recreational facilities. The 225, 000 m2 complex required the construction of the necessary infrastructure systems including a 12 km roadway connecting the different sectors.

Responsibilities & Projects:

Four Seasons Hotel, Damascus, Syria:
The project is comprised of the 27 floor 5 stars hotel. A master program for the whole structure and detailed plans for each and every floor were developed using Primavera Project Planner. The primary responsibility was for the planning, monitoring and controlling of project activities.


The University of Balamand expansion road, Tripoli, Lebanon:
The project is comprised of the design of the 15 km perimeter road around the campus. The design included the geometric and asphalt mix in addition to the drainage, sewerage and lighting systems. The primary responsibility was for the geometric and asphalt mix designs for roadways, design of water supply, sewerage and drainage systems.

Al Barka Water Supply Network, Muscat, Oman:
The project is comprised of the evaluation and assessment of the existing system and the design and development of a new system integrating into the existing infrastructure. The scope of work included the design of piping& pumping requirements and holding reservoirs.