MARIO BECHARA, Project Manager

MARIO BECHARA

Project Manager

STRADAVERDE CONSULTANTS

Location
Lebanon
Education
Master's degree, Masters of Engineering - Structure & Mechanics of Soil
Experience
26 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :26 years, 0 Months

Project Manager at STRADAVERDE CONSULTANTS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since April 2017

Project: New Private Aviation Terminal - King Khalid International Airport - KKIA

• Project Management, Design Review and Site Supervision.
• Chair periodic progress meetings and technical meetings.
• Maintain close coordination with the Employer and his representatives.
• Lead the site staff team and assures their adequate performance.
• Review Contractor’s correspondence, drawings & other submittals and issues the relevant reply.
• Issue monthly progress reports to the Employer’s management.
• Ensure that the Works are carried out in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Follow up Contractor’s compliance with the undertaking to complete outstanding works during the defects liability period (maintenance period).

Area Procurement Manager at BATCO GROUP (Batco-Lavajet-Federici Stirling Batco)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2013 to February 2017

Projects: Roads, Infrastructure, Dams, Buildings and Waste Management (Approximate Value = USD 800 Million)

• Survey local market for new products and brands competitive in quality and price, aiming to standardize and reduce cost.
• Oversee the consolidation of procurement plans for all projects and develop an annual procurement plan for implementation.
• Develop a procurement strategy i.e. bulk procurement, long term agreements based on the consolidated annual procurement plan and market trends
Put final hand of negotiation before award of packages.
• Check, verify and approve POs Credit memos, Contracts and other procurement related documents before issuance.
• Issue Aging report in coordination with the Finance department and ensure that all approved procurement payments are paid on time.
• Coordinate and issue quarterly report on total savings achieved.
• Issue the monthly Consolidated Tracking Report for all Areas and ensure that all procurement is carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Fully Responsible for implementing and operating head office system through utilizing information and reports for achieving results.
• Make sure that procurement policies and SOPs are implemented and followed.
• Ensure there is no negative audit observations/findings. If required corrective actions plans are developed & implemented to address audit findings.

• Supervise with direct line the procurement teams in each operation area and provide day to day directions
• Develop the department’s annual budget, including all financial and human Resources requirements, and ensure the proper utilization of these resources towards the achievement of the department’s objectives and goals.
• Generate periodic reports outlining the department’s performance.
• Organize procurement trainings and provide technical support for staff on regular basis.
• Set clear performance objectives for the supervised staff and conduct annual performance evaluations to ensure that they are properly developed and rewarded.

• Support tendering teams in the tendering preparation.
• Establish strong, trust-based relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Participate in the development of strategic business plans and group objectives.
• Raise periodic reports to the CEO and COO and perform other duties as per their instructions.

Project Engineering & Procurement Manager at Al jaber & Partners for construction & energy projects (ajep)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2009 to July 2013

Projects: Roads, Utilities, Hard & Soft Landscaping, Utility Tunnel (Approximate Value = USD 550 Million)

• Manage a team of design coordinator, engineers, and AutoCAD draftsmen.
• Oversee Verification of Design Drawings and Preparation of shop drawings.
• Prepare weekly register of all engineering deliverables (drawings, RFIs, etc.).
• Organize Technical meetings with the Client/Consultant.
• Oversee preparation of material transmittal by discipline engineers
• Oversee the implementation of the Procurement Plan
• Evaluate received proposals and finalize contract agreements.
• Approve subcontractors’ work progress and monthly billing.
• Handle Variation Orders, Pricing and Negotiations.
• Classify all project costs in accordance with the Project Code of Accounts.
• Issue of the Monthly Cost Report in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Update Cost to Complete Report.
• Manage the stores team of Store keepers, material officers, Clerks.
• Supervise all daily purchases and prepare weekly plan.
• Organize mobilization of materials to site.
• Ensure inspection of permanent materials and consultant approval.

Senior Procurement & Proposals Engineer at Unicorp Bemco & Al mabani engineering and contracting company
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2006 to September 2009

Project: New Doha International Airport (Utilities, Infrastructure, Buildings, Treatment Plant - Packages Value = USD 600 Million)

• Prepare and implement the Procurement Plan for all project materials.
• Investigate and interview potential and qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate received proposals technically and commercially.
• Prepare material submittals and secure client approval.
• Negotiate contracts, finalize purchase orders and open L/C.
• Monitor subcontractors’ progress and approve their monthly billing.
• Advise company personnel on specifications of products.
• Site coordination with the construction team to ensure the appropriate delivery and usage of construction materials.
• Prepare tender highlights and identify all contractual & technical requirements.
• Represent the company in pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid clarification and preliminary negotiation meetings.
• Oversee proper coordination of tendering activities: tender documentation, quantity take-off, correspondence with client, processing of inquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, review of quotations, BOQ preparation.
• Study contract specifications and provide alternative proposals to the Client.

Civil Structural Engineer at SEE Consultants (Sud Etudes et Equipements)- Aix en Provence – France.
  • France
  • January 2000 to May 2006

Projects: Cement factories, Industrial buildings, Chemical plants (France, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal)

• Design of miscellaneous types of concrete structures and industrial buildings.
• Prepare structural design, calculation notes, concept design drawings, shop drawings and execution drawings.
• Prepare document register report detailing the engineering deliverables status of drawings and documents.

Lieutenant Engineer at Lebanese Army
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 1999 to December 1999

Military Service

Site Engineer at CMC Contractors – Lebanon
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 1998 to January 1999

Project: Beirut Beltway - Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure, and Utilities.

• Manage the civil works and allocate manpower at site.
• Conduct site inspection and follow up execution works.
• Follow up drawings issuance with the designer.
• Ensure approval of construction documents.
• Attend weekly meetings with the client and consultant.
• Assist in material supply and project procurement in accordance with the project specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitor the cost of the performed works against the allocated budget.
• Prepare bar bending schedules, shop drawing, and equipment/material requests.
• Prepare progress reports.

Civil Engineer at Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 1997 to September 1997

Project: Rehabilitation and Extension of Casino du Liban.

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Training

Education

Master's degree, Masters of Engineering - Structure & Mechanics of Soil
  • at Saint Joseph University - Ecole Supérieur d’Ingénieurs à Beyrouth
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Team Management
Engineering Management
Construction Engineering
Tendering
Project Management
Tendering
Cost Control
Procurement

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certified Cost Engineer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2011
Valid Until:
February 2019

Hobbies

  • Tennis, Music, Travel