Operations Manager
S.I.M.I Contracting
Total years of experience :27 years, 9 Months
• Responsible for operations for the execution of client projects under the portfolio of the company
• Monitor projects from design through completion, and ensure defined specifications and standards are strictly adhered to
• Manage timely preparation and submission of planning and technical packages, and ensure timely approval by client/consultant
• Oversee design and engineering deliverables, intervene on technical issues, and provide expertise support to prompt resolution
• Manage prequalification of subcontractors and vendors to ensure resourceful and reliable parties are engaged in the projects
• Facilitate timely attainment of authority approvals and permits as appropriate for the projects
• Manage public relations and project interface activities to support hassle free transition of projects
• Enforce Quality Policy of the company, PQP and Project HSE Management Plan, and adhere to legal & statutory requirements
• Work with consultant on resolving constructability challenges, establishing test and inspection matrices, and compiling work-packs that detail all construction activities
• Prepare, track & monitor project budget, plan and schedule, procurement schedule, and subcontract packages
• Conduct and chair the Design Review/Progress meeting at regular intervals, and validate detailed designs
• Provide a daily report to the senior management covering the progress of all sites activities
• Chair the internal review meeting to discuss the progress and bottlenecks, if any, in the projects’ execution program
• Validate variations with Contracts Department and prepare Technical Recommendation for higher management decision
Job Profile
• Responsible for operations for the execution of client projects under the portfolio of the company.
• Monitor projects from tendering through completion, and ensure defined specifications and standards are strictly adhered to.
• Manage timely preparation and submission of planning and technical packages, and ensure timely approval by client/consultant.
• Oversee design and engineering deliverables, intervene on technical issues, and provide expertise support to prompt resolution.
• Manage prequalification of subcontractors and vendors to ensure resourceful and reliable parties are engaged in the projects.
• Facilitate timely attainment of authority approvals and permits as appropriate for the projects.
• Enforce Quality Policy of the company, PQP and Project HSE Management Plan, and adhere to legal & statutory requirements.
• Work with consultant on resolving constructability challenges.
• Prepare, track & monitor projects budgets, plans and schedules, procurement schedules, and subcontract packages.
• Provide a daily report to the senior management covering the progress of all sites activities.
• Chair the internal review meeting to discuss the progress and bottlenecks, if any, in the projects’ execution program.
• Validate variations with Contracts Department and prepare Technical Recommendation for higher management decision.
Projects Handled
• ADCI Headquarters Building - Al Barsha South Third, Dubai - UAE; Total Project Cost: AED 33.00 Million.
• Al Hamra Desalination Plant - Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah - UAE; Total Project Cost: AED 57.50 Million.
• 2 Nos. Commercial / Residential Buildings - Nadd Al Shiba First, Dubai - UAE; Total Project Cost: AED 48.00 Million.
• 21 Villas Hotel Building - Al Barsha First, Dubai - UAE; Total Project Cost: AED 38.00 Million.
• Umm Ramool 132/11 KV Substation - Umm Ramool, Dubai - UAE; Total Project Cost: AED 22.00 Million.
• Responsible for operations for the execution of client projects under the portfolio of the company
• Monitor projects from design through completion, and ensure defined specifications and standards are strictly adhered to
• Manage timely preparation and submission of planning and technical packages, and ensure timely approval by client/consultant
• Oversee design and engineering deliverables, intervene on technical issues, and provide expertise support to prompt resolution
• Manage prequalification of subcontractors and vendors to ensure resourceful and reliable parties are engaged in the projects
• Facilitate timely attainment of authority approvals and permits as appropriate for the projects
• Manage public relations and project interface activities to support hassle free transition of projects
• Enforce Quality Policy of the company, PQP and Project HSE Management Plan, and adhere to legal & statutory requirements
• Work with consultant on resolving constructability challenges, establishing test and inspection matrices, and compiling work-packs that detail all construction activities
• Prepare, track & monitor project budget, plan and schedule, procurement schedule, and subcontract packages
• Conduct and chair the Design Review/Progress meeting at regular intervals, and validate detailed designs
• Provide a daily report to the senior management covering the progress of all sites activities
• Chair the internal review meeting to discuss the progress and bottlenecks, if any, in the projects’ execution program
• Validate variations with Contracts Department and prepare Technical Recommendation for higher management decision
Growth Path
• Aug’12 - May’15Site Construction Manager
• Mar’11 - Aug’12Estimation Manager
• Oct’06 - Mar’11Procurement Manager
Project Handled: DLC Headquarter and Office Park Buildings, Al-Maktoum International Airport - Dubai, UAE
Client: Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Dubai - UAE; Consultant: Dar Alhandasah - adpi; Total Project Cost: AED 1.70 Billon
Project Description/Scope
• DLC Headquarters Building:
✓ All buildings works including external and internal finishes and MEP works with total built up are of 25, 800M2 over Basement, Ground, Three floors and One Technical Floor.
✓ The Basement houses a car parking facility for 400 vehicle parking spaces as well as an external car park for 240 vehicle parking spaces with total area of 14, 700M2.
• Office Park Buildings:
✓ 10 Buildings divided symmetrically on both sides of the Headquarter. Total built up areas of these buildings are 293, 880M2 over Basement, Ground, Five Typical floors and a Roof technical Floor level.
✓ The Basements house a car parking facility for 2, 750 vehicle parking spaces as well as external car parks for 1, 350 vehicle parking spaces with total area of 107, 500M2.
• Amenity Buildings: 4 Buildings in the centre green area divided symmetrically on both sides of the Headquarter. Total built up areas of these buildings are 10, 000M2 to serve the offices with restaurants facilities.
• Infra Structure Works: Road Works related to the whole area of the Project Site in addition to more than 50KM of pipe line networks for different services like Chilled Water, Fire Fighting, Irrigation, Water Supply, Sewerage, Storm Water and Subsurface Drainage Networks, Telephone and Electrical Cablings.
Job Profile
Construction
• Monitor the program and facilitate execution the project according to the project plan, and lead all engineering and technical deliveries in terms of design, construction
• Review detailed design, drawings, method statement, material submittals, ITP, work schedules, technical reports, etc, and ensure all documentations within section are properly controlled
• Liaise with consultant and client on all issues that require their intervention and approvals
• Follow up timely closure of quality non conformances, while providing advise on corrective & preventive actions
• Monitor all budgeted project expenditures, and implement cost controls through VA/VE approach to reign on expenditures
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase, and assist in project closing activities
• Review and compile of all project close - out documents related to Civil & MEP scope of works
• Attend site meetings with Client, Consultants and other contractor for co-ordination and execution of projects
• Review contractor's monthly progress invoice and recommend for processing by client
Façade Manager - Follow up Façade Subcontractors
• Review timely preparation and submission of planning and technical packages, and ensure timely approval by client/consultant
• Work with the subcontractors to ensure approved project plan is implemented and relevant practices and procedures are diligently followed
• Oversee design and engineering deliverables, intervene on technical issues, and provide expertise support to prompt resolution
• Check & Review of prequalification of sub-subcontractors and vendors to ensure resourceful and reliable parties are engaged in the projects
• Facilitate timely attainment of authority approvals and permits as appropriate for the projects
• Enforce Quality Policy of the company, PQP and Project HSE Management Plan, and adhere to legal & statutory requirements
• Work with consultant on resolving constructability challenges, follow up test and inspection matrices, and compiling work-packs that detail all construction activities
• Guide and manage performance of the subcontractors through the life cycle stages of construction
• Track & monitor project plan and schedule, procurement schedule
• Conduct and chair the Design Review/Progress meeting at regular intervals, and validate detailed designs
• Monitor the project from design through completion, and ensure defined specifications and standards are strictly adhered to
• Provide a daily report to the senior management covering the progress of all sites activities
• Chair the internal review meeting to discuss the progress and bottlenecks, if any, in the project execution program
• Validate variations with Contracts Department and prepare Technical Recommendation for higher management decision
Procurement
• Lead procurement of materials and equipment for projects requirements
• Actively participate in supplier negotiations, and arrive at favorable commercial and delivery terms without compromising quality
• Sign off supply contracts and agreements and ensured PO is placed on time
• Track, monitor and control logistics, warehouse and inventory functions to ensure smooth delivery, storage and flow of materials
• Monitor and review procurement cost, identify areas of cost improvement, and formulate & implement cost reduction initiatives
Estimation
• Identify client requirements by RFP scope study, and work with design and engineering team to select packages & equipment
• Coordinate preparation of BOQ, and arrive at pricing based on market price or company offered price for products and services
• Finalize comprehensive estimate and techno-commercial document and process for legal vetting and authority’s approval
• Liaise with proposal management team for bids in order to comply with proposal strategies & guidelines
• Attend pre-bid meetings, coordinate submission of approved bids, and participate in pre-award negotiations with the client
• Clarify clients concerns on design and pricing, and convince clients on the integrity reasonability of bids
• Analyze and evaluate tenders prepare techno-commercial comparisons and recommendations for management review and award
Tenders Handled As Estimation Manager
• Ghantout Naval Base, Package 1 & 2 - Ghantout City - Abu Dhabi, for UAE Army
• Petroleum Institute Research Centre - Sas Alnakhl - Abu Dhabi, UAE, for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
• Construction, Completion & Maintenance of Neima & Salamat Residential Complex- Al Ain, UAE, for Abu Dhabi General Services (Musanda)
• Ghanada Island Internal Service Road and Bridge - Package 2- Abu Dhabi, UAE, for Department of President’s Affairs
• RTA Project R910, Al Khawaneej First Roads- Dubai, UAE, for Roads and Transportation Authority - RTA
• Commercial Building Zone W-4 / PLOT C8 & C9 - Abu Dhabi, UAE, for General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment
• Design & Build of Al Amerat Wastewater Project - Contract A1, JV with M/s. METITO, for Oman Wastewater Services Company - HAYA Water.
• Design & Build of Weigh in Motion Station, for Abu Dhabi Roads & Transportation Department.
• ADNOC Housing Complex at Mirfa City and Madinet Zayed City, for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Estimation & Procurement Engineer at Mohammad Abdulmohsin Alkharafi & Sons - Lattakia, Syria
Responsibilities:
• Purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies for the company, which includes reviewing requisitions and initiating purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Referring to catalogs, product sheets, and other resources, and interviewing suppliers to obtain specifications and prices.
• Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awarding contract to supplier with best bid.
• Reviewing new product plans and making recommendations for product selection based on objectives and cost.
• Preparing reports for senior management.
• Ensuring all government regulations testing is performed and required results and/or approval is obtained prior to products being available for distribution.
• Studying tenders and preparing prices breakdown.
Achievements:
• Procurement Manager for Lattakia - Ariha Highway Project, Lattakia - Syria
Client: Ministry of Transportation - Arab Republic of Syria
Consultant: Khatib & Alami
Total project amount is US$ 256, 000, 000.00
• Estimation of the following tenders:
- Deir Ezzor - Al 47 Highway Project, Deir Ezzor - Syria
- Deir Ezzor - Raqa Highway Project, Deir Ezzor - Syria
- Qalamon - Beddaoui Expressway, North Lebanon - Lebanon
Procurement Manager of Renaissance Construction, constructing buildings, finishing works, interior design and landscape.
Responsibilities:
• Managing purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies for the company in addiction to reviewing requisitions and initiating purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awarding contract to supplier with best bid.
• Reviewing cost estimates and recommending contracts.
• Preparing reports for senior management.
Successful Projects:
• Renovation Abees Electrical Power Station - Electrical Authority in Alexandria (Total Amount EGP 50, 000.00).
• New Cairo British International School -- Kattameyah, New Cairo (Total Amount EGP 100, 000.00).
• Renovation Heliopolis Culture House -- Heliopolis, Cairo (Total Amount EGP 50, 000.00).
• Partially Constructing El-Zawia El-Hamra Culture House (Total Amount EGP 150, 000.00).
• Constructing a large number of villas in new cities around Cairo (Total Amount EGP 500, 000.00).
• Reinforced concrete works for World Trade Centre (Annex) - Cairo, Egypt (Total Amount EGP 150, 000.00).
• Finishing Works, Interior design & landscaping for villas at Wadi El-Nakheel Resident -- Cairo/Alexandria Desert Road (Total Amount EGP 250, 000.00).
• Finishing Works -- new Building of CONISYS Company - a company of Shaker Consulting Group - Cairo ring road (Total Amount EGP 350, 000.00).
Procurement Engineer at SODECO Construction -- Reporting to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
• Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awarding contract to supplier with best bid.
• Evaluating contract proposals, direct negotiation of contracts, and preparing for Procurement Manager bids and contracts.
• Reviewing cost estimates and recommending contracts.
• Preparing reports for Procurement Manager.
Successful Projects:
• Daewoo Motors Egypt Factory - 6th. October City (Total Amount EGP 6, 000, 000.00).
• Renovation of Ain Shams Hospital (Total Amount EGP 1, 500, 000.00).
• Mirage City Resident - Kattameyah, New Cairo (Total Amount EGP 150, 000, 000.00).
• British International School - Kattameyah, New Cairo (Total Amount EGP 25, 000, 000.00).
• Lobby Building of RITZ Carlton - Sharm ElSheikh (Total Amount 350, 000, 000.00)
Major of Civil Engineering