Senior Project Manager
Kinorigo
Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months
Overseeing all aspects of projects for a leading specialist provider of luxury high-quality hotels, Residential and High Rise. looking after multi-discipline, fast track fit out schemes with a good eye for detail and quality. Key responsibilities include:
• Managed multiple fit out projects concurrently, overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, and closeout.
• Leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, stakeholders, and sub-contractors to achieve all deliverables on time and within budget, clear communication with client representatives and produce weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Facilitating strong communication with project teams and key stakeholders (Architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce) through daily meetings and activity assignments, providing updates to the finance team and directors, maintaining coordination across team members, adherence to budgets and key milestones, and ensuring that any issues, bottlenecks, or risks can be addressed as swiftly as possible.
• Act as the main technical adviser for site supervisor, subcontractors, workers and other relevant stakeholders for timely resolution of any technical issue on site.
• Upholding the organisation’s prominence within a niche, high-end marketplace through championing continuous improvement, innovation, and unparalleled project delivery
• Managing the use of master documentation to ensure that all developments are tracked by site and office teams and drive adherence to price, program, and variations.
• Check drawings and flag any requirement of special item which may have long lead time.
• Conduct Quality Assurance checks and provide reports as part of the overall status report.
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting design documents against site Setting-out
• Checking surveys executed and provide explanation for work sequence on-site based on project specific details.
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities in liaison with site team/sub-contractors and ensure quality and deadlines fall in place as per project requirements.
• Oversee and ensure selection of materials used and work performed are as per specifications to maintain quality standards.
• Providing assistance/preparing technical reports as and when required to resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Holding meetings with site teams on a regular basis and share the minutes of meeting noted with all stakeholders.
• Developing strong professional relationships with multi-disciplinary Architects, Desigers, contractors, subcontractors.
• Overseeing all snagging and de-snagging activities in readiness for site handover
Oversaw the delivery of the Airband Fibre Network rollout for a leading provider of community Wi-Fi and broadband services, as well as the commercial and residential telecom sales and installation of high-speed, fibre-optic broadband. Key responsibilities include:
• Accountable for all aspects of project scope including initiation, planning, design, development, testing and deployment in line with agreed schedules, ensuring effective cost control
• Ensured compliance and viability through the design and embedding of site surveying and commissioning reports
• Recruited and trained the installation team to carry out the technical requirements of the service delivery
• Oversaw PO approval process and installation of network equipment, supporting both the IT and telecoms functions
• Championed insights through the creation of monthly financial forecasting and status reports, driving adherence to agreed timescales and project specifications
• Chaired low-level design meetings with GIS, Engineering and Architecture functions, as well as all key stakeholders, to ensure QoS and clean transitions through the implementation of architectural network variables
• Provided a combination of FTTH, FTTP and FTTx to rural areas, utilising existing infrastructure and creating new infrastructure which maximised efficiency and enabled renting out of resources to other service providers
• Developed strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders including senior management, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors
Key Achievements:
• Built brand new Fibre departments including GIS, Engineering, Technical, Land Acquisitions, Project Coordinators and Project Assistance
• Devised the new implementation strategy comprised of implementation, testing and integration to optimise service delivery, driving the performance of a cross-functional process team to enact this
• Rolled out a highly effective way of showcasing services through the deployment of a trial site providing concept works, resulting in the signing of two new contracts totalling more than £25million
• Designed comprehensive educational programs to deliver English as a Second Language classes and evening supplemental schools in accordance with UK curriculum standards
• Built and established strategic alliances with schools and community leaders across the Dudley borough and successfully grew the programs
• Mentored and empowered students with resources, learning tools and subject specific guidance to achieve their academic goals and smoothly integrate students into the culture
Harnessed passion for construction combined with senior-level project and portfolio management skills to set up an organisation to deliver a range of property development projects and manage a portfolio valued at £3 million and comprised of private residential, HMOs and commercial properties. Key responsibilities and achievements include:
• Ensure activities are clearly defined to all stake holders.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and career development.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and maintaining open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Procured materials, equipment, and services, and managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective solutions while identifying risks and plan risk management and responses
• Monitored project budgets and expenditures, tracked project progress against milestones, and provided regular updates to stakeholders.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented risk mitigation strategies to prevent potential delays or cost overruns.
• Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, address change orders, and ensure project objectives were met.
• Provided leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage all local municipality and government approvals required for the operation and handover of the project in line with the project schedule.
• Approve and verify variations and control any changes in scope and costs.
• Control project invoicing and final accounting.
Promoted to deputy MD position for one of the largest system integrators in the GCC region in recognition of leadership capabilities, accountable for providing turnkey solutions to fulfil the end-to-end lifecycle of major project portfolios valued at over $270million. Key responsibilities include:
• Drove the performance of multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams located across a range of locations, responsible for recruitment, training, professional development, performance management, workload management, R&R and disciplinary proceedings
• Ensured project viability through in-depth financial analysis, identifying deficits and cost-reduction opportunities
• Upheld strong reputational value and loyalty from high net-worth clients in a highly competitive industry through the cultivation of strong professional relationships and exceptional account delivery
• Worked with two main telecom operators Mobily and STC to facilitate project delivery
• Maintained project delivery guarantees through regular meetings with all personnel, ensuring workflows and schedules were adhered to, with any risks or issues identified and rapidly mitigated
• Managed country-wide VSAT connectivity including that of corporate customers' networks, core, and enterprise
Key Achievements:
• Successfully oversaw the delivery of large-scale project implementations across 17, 000 nodes/sites
• Delivered a large-scale project establishing 72 BaseStations and integrating the 3G and 4G LTE mobile radio transmission network across 1, 200 node/sites
• Partnered with Tier-1 Operators to establish 249 BaseStations for more than 9, 000 enterprise customer node/sites
• Utilised extensive commercial expertise to set up and oversee a brand-new procurement function, integrating operational support, sourcing contacts, negotiating terms, purchasing, receiving, and inspecting goods and documenting the full process to ensure adherence and transparency
• Led a technical team who conducted user acceptance testing and supported go-live goals and deadlines
• Implemented the eGovernment application forms and services and standardised MS Word templates in compliance with the independent modelling body representing the government
• Designed, developed and hosted a multi-channel website including detailed site maps, storyboards and prototypes to support business objectives
• Drafted a detailed users’ manual to support an efficient integration of new technology and tools
• Presented a new business model allowing residents to subscribe to a technology-based service that reported school closures, road disruptions and accidents within the region
It combined both Business Studies and Information Technology and was offered to continue my final year project and progress it towards a PHd
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