نيكولاس زيدان

Cost estimation (direct and indirect) for different type of projects: buildings, infrastructures, bridges, tunnels and road work projects. Providing technical and commercial proposal for various construction bids. Deriving the project’s methodology and the project’s implementation strategy. Responding to clients’ and other stakeholders’ queries before, during and after the bid has been submitted. If the bid is successful, briefing the teams who will carry out the project work in terms of budget and implementation strategy. Technical and Operation support for running projects in accordance with the adopted budget. Deriving Project’s budget from the approved estimate and implementation of a budget monitoring process. Project’s Variation detection and monitoring. Closing running project that were assigned to me as Project Manager.

Upgrading of Infrastructure in Tripoli City - Phase I - Package 1A (26 million USD)

The works include the rehabilitation of roads and streets, as well as the rehabilitation and upgrading of the underground and surface utilities in Tripoli while taking into account flow separation and the installation of a new stormwater drainage system

Project: Rehabilitation of Mohammed Bin Khalifa House

Project Management, Technical, Operation and commercial management for the project which consists of

1- Establishment of new building including architectural finishes and MEP installation

2- Rehabilitation and Conservation work for existing building including strengthening of existing structure, conserving the existing Archaeology and protection / replicating of the cultural remains.

3- Structural works (Concrete and steel structure) and Architectural finishes

4- MEP works. Budget Estimating, implementation and cost control. Variation submission and monitoring.

Jabal Hafeet Project - Al Ain (15 million USD)

Rock stabilization / Upgrading of existing parking road and infrastructure construction
- Works include :
Fixation of kerbstone and interlocking tiles,
Rehabilitation of culverts,
Rock stabilization using shotcrete,
Construction of concrete channels and manholes,
Excavation and Laying of asphalt, road base subbase and subgrade,
Construction of Pergolas, wood works,
Finishing works

Maintenance of bridges in al Ain city - Al ain (3 million USD)

Client: AL AIN MUNICIPALITY,

Consultant: Engineering Associate.

Concrete repair for bridge columns, abutment walls, and bridge deck using sand blasting, zincrich, micro-concrete,
Renewal of old asphalt, sub base, asphaltic plug joints, nosing expansion joint, road marking, curbstone, interlocking tiles,
Protective coatings, waterproofing system, sprayed applied waterproofing on bridge deck, diversions.

Execution of works with minimum price, best timing, and quality,
Management of resources between sites,
Shop drawings and asbuilt drawings,
Administration works,
Coordination with consultant prior to execute the work....

Construction of Al Qattara Arts Centre (9 million USD)
Client : ADACH
Consultant: REK,
Project type: Restoration of heritage fort and compound.
Addition of 1600m2 of new build construction to create an Arts Centre complex.

Execution of exhibition hall, workshop building, energy room and substation,
Rehabilitation of existing fort,
Protection of existing archaeological features,
Supervision and construction of concrete works, steel structure, precast elements, plaster boards, screed flooring, ceramic works, painting, Glulaminated beams, waterproofing, insulation panels, block works, heritage plaster, HVAC system, BMS system, Electrical works, Water supply, drainage system, plumbing works, Curtain wall, louvers, translucon screens.... and other architectural works.

Design of structural element,
Ensure material and resources, in order to execute the work on time.
Management of work,
Preparation of shopdrawings and bars bending schedule,
Correspondences and approvals from consultant,
Site supervision in order to execute the work with less money, high quality and best timing

AL YAS Island Development - Underpass (20 million USD)
Client: AL DAR,
Consultant: HALCROW,

Execution of concrete works: Foundation, Walls, Box section, Parapets, Mass concrete, Approach slab, Pumping station....

Site supervision and coordination with consultant for approvals,
Execution of work as schedule with the appropriate resources, less money, and best quality,
Ensure the the structural elements are executed as specifications,

Execution of Al Salwa Road,
Client: ACHGHAL,
Consultant: PARSONS,

Site supervision for execution of road works.
Management of equipment and resources between sites.
Provide material, manpower and consultant approval prior to execute the work as schedule,
Execution of works with a best quality and less moneys, as time schedule.