Mohammad Talafha, Project Manager- Client Representative

Mohammad Talafha

Project Manager- Client Representative

Ministry of Public Work & Housing

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, MSC in Project Management
Experience
31 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :31 years, 9 Months

Project Manager- Client Representative at Ministry of Public Work & Housing
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since January 2023

Major Project: Princess Mona Al Hussein Maternity Hospital- USAID Funded
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment with the clients goals.
• Create and manage the project budget, including cost estimation and cost control.
• Review and approve invoices and change orders.
• Ensure that the construction work adheres to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to identify and address any issues.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays or roadblocks.
• Implement strategies to keep the project on track.
• Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Handle unforeseen challenges and make decisions to minimize project disruptions.
• Maintain insurance coverage and address claims if necessary.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client and the project team.
• Provide regular updates to the client on project progress, issues, and decisions.
• Facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and negotiate contracts with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure that all parties adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.
• Manage contract changes and modifications.
• Ensure that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained.
• Comply with local building codes and regulations.
• Address any compliance issues or inspections from authorities.
• Identify and resolve conflicts or disputes that may arise during the construction process.
• Make decisions that align with the clients best interests and project goals.
• Maintain detailed project records, including documentation of meetings, decisions, and correspondence.
• Prepare regular progress reports and financial updates for the client.
• Manage project-related documentation, including drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and practices on the construction site.
• Ensure that all workers and contractors comply with safety regulations.
• Coordinate the final inspections and approvals necessary for project completion.
• Assist with the transition of the project to the client, including turnover of keys, manuals, and warranties.

Resident Engineer ( Lead Consultant)(FEB at EHAF Consulting Engineers
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2022 to December 2023

Project : Qaser Al Sarab Villa

• Lead Consultant for multi specialist consultant ( Infra Structure, Land Scape, ID, lighting, ..)
• Act as point of contact and coordinate directly with Client, Designers, general contractor, Major Subcontractor, for all aspect of project executions and negotiate change orders.
• Initiate and distribute project documents. Review submittals and progress
• Conduct and chair the project meeting Kick of Meeting, progress meeting, Technical meetings.
• Review & Evaluate the baseline programme .
• Assist the contractor for granting all required Authorities NOCs and permits to start construction.
• Communicate and submit recommendation to client for any required change that may impact project constraints.
• Actively participate in all pre-construction meetings, site visits and evaluates existing conditions with respect to contract requirements and prepare minutes and /or comprehensive reports on job related meetings
• Supervise construction on Construction projects and provide quality assurance that completed work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.
• Monitor progress against baseline construction plan and review the Contractors progress reports. Assess the progress and inform the Project Manager and client in case of delay.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of Construction Inspection and Office Engineering staff.
• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Engineer-In-Charge.
• Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects.
• Ensure compliance to project specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance to preset safety rules.
• Perform continuous evaluation on trends and ensure that preventative maintenance is managed at each stage of the project.
• Provide technical advice to field staff in order to ensure that construction procedures are being carried out properly.
• Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are enforced and document any performance related activities such as outstanding achievements or disciplinary actions.
• Advise Engineer-In-Charge of deficiencies, inconsistencies or conflicts in the plans and/or specifications.
• Participates in substantial completion and prior inspections, prepares and ensures completion of final punch list and recommends acceptance of the work.
• Supervise and control the taking of all measurements, surveys, photographs and television inspections.
• Maintain a daily dairy and other applicable Standard Records for all project- related activities or ensure the project staff completes them accurately.
• Initiate the preparation of field memorandums, letters, accident reports, community inquires, complains and keep a log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Compile all necessary Overrun and Change Order documentations; submit official submittal.
• Perform physical investigations or surveys and prepare reports or plans of findings for possible contract modifications as requested.
• Document contractors non-compliance by Field Orders and/or letters and follow-up to achieve compliance.

General Manager at Global Agencies & Marketing
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2020 to January 2022

Duties & responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day operations, Projects & sales
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Set policies and processes
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

Resident Engineer at Secure Engineering Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2019 to October 2020

Client: Ministry of Presidential Affair Responsibilities & Duties:
• Act as point of contact and coordinate directly with general contractor and negotiate change orders.
• Initiate and distribute project documents.
• Conduct and chair the project meeting Kick of Meeting, progress meeting, Technical meetings.
• Review & Evaluate the baseline programme .
• Assist the contractor for granting all required Authorities NOCs and permits to start construction.
• Evaluate tender submission by contractors and assess the contract award.
• Communicate and submit recommendation to client for any required change that may impact project constraints.
• Actively participate in all pre-construction meetings, site visits and evaluates existing conditions with respect to contract requirements and prepare minutes and /or comprehensive reports on job related meetings
• Supervise construction on Construction projects and provide quality assurance that completed work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.
• Monitor progress against baseline construction plan and review the Contractors progress reports. Assess the progress and inform the Project Manager and client in case of delay.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of Construction Inspection and Office Engineering staff.
• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Engineer-In-Charge.
• Regularly review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to contractors.
• Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects
• Ensure compliance to project specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance to preset safety rules.
• Perform continuous evaluation on trends and ensure that preventative maintenance is managed at each stage of the project.
• Provide technical advice to field staff in order to ensure that construction procedures are being carried out properly.
• Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are enforced and document any performance related activities such as outstanding achievements or disciplinary actions.
• Advise Engineer-In-Charge of deficiencies, inconsistencies or conflicts in the plans and/or specifications.
• Review and evaluate contractors proposed progress schedule, monitors contractors conformance to the schedule; recommends corrective action and requires a revised schedule should a deviation occur.
• Supervise and/or perform construction inspection operations to secure compliance with contract requirements.
• Participates in substantial completion and prior inspections, prepares and ensures completion of final punch list and recommends acceptance of the work.
• Initiate the preparation of field memorandums, letters, accident reports, community inquiries, complains and keep a log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Prepare and process all necessary payment documents.
• Compile all necessary Overrun and Change Order documentation; submit official submittal.
• Maintains contract files in a thorough and organized manner.
• Ensures current permits are maintained on site and that the site adheres to permit conditions.
• Analyze delays associated with Time Extension requests, recommend approval or assessment of liquidated damages, and prepares necessary documentation.
• Perform physical investigations or surveys and prepare reports or plans of findings for possible contract modifications as requested.

Resident Engineer at Al Turath Engineering Consultan
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to June 2019

Duties & Responsibility:
* Manage all process necessary for the project initiation until handing-over.
* Schedule and manage all the project meetings.
* Review and approve the bassline programme is in line with all the project requirement and meet the contractual
time of completion, listing all the work breakdown activities.
* Evaluate and approve all potential sub-contractor & specialist proposed to participate in any of the project activity.
* Review and approve all the submittal, materials and drawings in compliance with the project requirements.
* Perform field quality control observations and assessments
* Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects
* Calculate the quantity of material, supplies and equipment needed for each individual project
* Verify and approve invoices of purchases
* Oversee the work of field staff to ensure efficacy of work procedures
* Ensure compliance to project specifications
* Make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance to preset safety rules
* Ensure availability of resources and materials at all times, and notify and deviation from the project plan.
* Provide recommendations for repair work and make sure that deadlines are met.
* Perform continuous evaluation on trends and ensure that preventative maintenance is managed at each stage of
the project
* Determine project feasibility and direct all resources to the site in a time efficient manner
* Provide technical advice to field staff in order to ensure that construction procedures are being carried out
properly
* Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them
* Prepare public reports such as bid proposals and environmental impact statements
* Test sites to ensure appropriateness for construction project
* Prepare period reports and assessments for each project phase
 Amana Contracting And Steel Buildings

Resident Engineer at Al Turath Engineering
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to June 2019

Duties & Responsibility:
• Manage all process necessary for the project initiation until handing-over.
• Schedule and manage all the project meetings.
• Review and approve the bassline programme is in line with all the project requirement and meet the contractual time of completion, listing all the work breakdown activities.
• Evaluate and approve all potential sub-contractor & specialist proposed to participate in any of the project activity.
• Review and approve all the submittal, materials and drawings in compliance with the project requirements.
• Perform field quality control observations and assessments
• Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects
• Calculate the quantity of material, supplies and equipment needed for each individual project
• Ensure compliance with project specifications
• Make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance to preset safety rules
• Ensure availability of resources and materials at all times, and notify and deviation from the project plan.
• Provide recommendations for repair work and make sure that deadlines are met.
• Perform continuous evaluation of trends and ensure that preventative maintenance is managed at each stage of the project
• Determine project feasibility and direct all resources to the site in a time-efficient manner
• Provide technical advice to field staff to ensure that construction procedures are being carried out properly
• Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them
• Prepare public reports such as bid proposals and environmental impact statements
• Test sites to ensure appropriateness for construction project
• Prepare period reports and assessments for each project phase

Project Engineer at Nino General Contracting
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2010 to May 2013

Duties & responsibilities:
* finalized sales order and contracts with the clients after defining the scope, payment terms, contracts condition and
delivery schedule as per the specified Key Performance Matrices-
* Involved in business development and thereafter run the project for delivery for all the project phases.
* Monitored project planning as per all baseline requirements to meet project scope, cost, and schedules.
* Prepared plans & filled templates for project management with continuous update of plans.
* Advised client/ consultant for the preparing best engineering (Value Engineering) system for their project.
* Initiated project with economical design and suitable materials to meet the project requirement.
* Reviewed new contracts prior to finalizing & highlight the risks.
* Developed contingency plans to mitigate risk and enhance project opportunities
* Prepared estimates for all the activity and materials
* Developed project budget and controlled all the project constraints.
* Implement all the knowledge area throughout all the project process.
* Full procurement process, sourcing, negotiating controlling...
* Drive the project through all the construction phases
* Attended technical & progress meetings with client’s, consultants, contractors, and subcontractor
* Engaged in technical & contractual letter writing and distributed the minutes of meeting.
* Monitored & controlled process implementation & quality requirements as per project scope, budget, & schedule.
* Managed the subcontractor and updated the project plan as per actual & as per progress.
* Participated in project review meetings to track project progress till go-live stage & reported to

Project Manager at Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2010 to May 2013

(Reported to the Operation Manager/ General Manager ) Duties & responsibilities:
• Design & Built Project management
• finalized sales orders and contracts with the clients after defining the scope, payment terms, contract conditions, and delivery schedule as per the specified Key Performance Matrices-
• Involved in business development and thereafter run the project for delivery for all the project phases.
• Monitored project planning as per all baseline requirements to meet project scope, cost, and schedules.
• Prepared plans & filled templates for project management with continuous update of plans.
• Advised client/ consultant for the preparing best engineering (Value Engineering) system for their project.
• Initiated project with economical design and suitable materials to meet the project requirement.
• Reviewed new contracts prior to finalizing & highlight the risks.
• Developed contingency plans to mitigate risk and enhance project opportunities
• Prepared estimates for all the activity and materials
• Developed project budget and controlled all the project constraints.
• Implement all the knowledge area throughout all the project process.
• Full procurement process, sourcing, negotiating controlling...
• Drive the project through all the construction phases
• Attended technical & progress meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractor
• Engaged in technical & contractual letter writing and distributed the minutes of meeting.
• Monitored & controlled process implementation & quality requirements as per project scope, budget, & schedule.
• Managed the subcontractor and updated the project plan as per actual & as per progress.
• Participated in project review meetings to track project progress till go-live stage & reported to senior management

Sales Engineer,Project Engineer at Zamil Steel
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2008 to March 2010

Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
* Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
* Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
* Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report
regularly on project status
* Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
* Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance
and technical support
* Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions

Project Engineer at Nino General Contracting Amman
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2008 to March 2010

Projects
• Secondary School Project
• Infra Structure project for Zain Telecom fibre optics lines
• Road Project
• Pepsi Factory Expansion
• Youth Centre Building project

Project Engineer at Zamil Steel
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2006 to December 2008

Mediated with clients & suppliers to finalize contracts and handled order from A-Z.
* Managed technical and commercial letter and communication.
* Developed, designed & calculated proposal submission.
* Engaged in periodic reviews of work in progress & prepared status reports for senior management to facilitate
effective decision making.

Project Engineer- Pre-Engineered Buildings at ZAMIL STEEL
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2006 to December 2008

(Reported to the Area Manager & led a team of 2) Duties & responsibilities:
• Design & Built projects Managment
• Mediated with clients & suppliers to finalize contracts and handled order from A-Z.
• Managed technical and commercial letter and communication.
• Developed, designed & calculated proposal submission.
• Engaged in periodic reviews of work in progress & prepared status reports for senior management to facilitate effective decision-making.

Education

Master's degree, MSC in Project Management
  • at JOHN MOORE'S UNIVERSITY
  • December 2024
Bachelor's degree, Science- Civil Engineering
  • at Jordan University of Science & Technology
  • May 2024

Civil Engineering

High school or equivalent, Civil Construction And Civil Engineering
  • at Jordan University of Science & Technology
  • May 2024
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree in Science- Civil Engineering,
  • at JordanUniversityofScienceAndTechnology
  • January 2005

Specialties & Skills

Proposal Writing
Sales Engineering
Civil Engineering
Project Engineering
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
POLICY ANALYSIS
PROGRESS
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
MILESTONES (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SURVEYS
BUILDING CODES
COMMUNICATIONS
COST ESTIMATION
PROPOSAL WRITING
ADOBE GO LIVE
BUDGETING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

RMP (Training)
Training Institute:
PMI
FIDIC (Training)
Training Institute:
Engineer Association In Dubai
PMP (Certificate)