Mohammad Ahmed

Projects Manager at KCC Engineering & Contracting Co.

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• My current job since June 2005

• Estimation & Proposals

 Review of tender documents and preparing pre-bid report for management.
 Executing or supervising estimation for mechanical scope of works including review of drawings, material take off, obtaining quotes and proposals, evaluation, estimating resources cost of manpower & equipment etc.
 Supervising complete tendering process.
 Co-ordinate with finance department for obtaining necessary bid bonds.
 Evaluation and compilation of estimations into summarized format, review with management and recommend bid price.
 Submission of bids / proposals to client and respond to their post-bid clarifications.

• Procurement & Contract Management

 Review scope of work with project manager for clarity on works to be sub-contracted.
 Developed a set of standard contracts for the company.
 Preparation and issuance of RFx, receipt of proposals, quotes.
 Techno-commercial evaluation of proposals / quotes & Selection of prospect sub-contractors and vendors.
 Drafting of sub-contract agreement, purchase orders, service orders, negotiation on terms & conditions including payment terms, execution / delivery terms etc.
 Administer contracts with client and sub-contracts, purchase orders and service orders with sub-contractors and vendor for progress as per agreed binding document between both parties.
 Maintaining records of contract and relevant correspondence.
 Assigning freight & logistics for purchase orders where applicable.
 Training and supervising other contract professionals
 Coordinating with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.
 Review and release payments for the sub-contractors and vendors inline with provisions of the contract
 Leading complex contract negotiations and managing all changes in and addendums to existing contracts.
 Notifying clients for any changes to the contract along with associated time & cost implications as appropriate for issuance of adjustment / variation orders.
 Attending contractual meetings with clients and sub-contractors. Drafting and issuing contractual letters defending rights of the company.
 Supervising preparation of schedule impact analysis based on the delays incurred in the contract.
 Preparation of claims, conduct meetings with clients, negotiate for settlements as per company’s guidelines.
 Review sub-contractor claims and take appropriate actions.
 Contract and sub-contract closeouts.

• Project Management

 Carrying out staffing process for the key personnel of the projects.
 Supervising & coordinating with project managers for executing projects within triple constraints i.e. cost, time and scope of the project.
 Co-ordinate with project managers and resources for execution of the projects.
 Preparation assistance, review, approval and monitoring of project execution plan.
 Oversight and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs.
 Performance reporting to management based on progress reports received from projects.
 Managing the relationship with clients, stakeholders, vendors and sub-contractors.
 Meeting clients for technical & contractual requirements.
 Construction supervision as required.
 Ensuring compliance to quality requirements of the contract. Directing corrective actions where applicable.
 Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation and correspondence.
 Delegating project tasks to junior staff based on assessment of their skills and monitor them.
 Track project performance and take actions on areas of concerns.
 Using and continuously developing leadership skills and team atmosphere.
 Customer acceptance and project handing over.