Special Projects Manager
Qatar Development Bank
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :25 years, 1 أشهر
The Project:
2000 Villa Project (Rawdat Al Thumamah Project) is a new development located in Doha with the aim to support the industrial sector in the country, participate in enhancing the economic development and create a sustainable economic environment that comes in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The project value: 6 billion QR,
Duties:
Strategic Responsibilities
- Contribute to the formulation of the department’s strategy and strategic goals based on the direction of the Executive Director of Special Projects and CEO; oversee the implementation and performance of the strategy and periodically report on its performance to the Executive Director of Special Projects.
- Contribute to the development of the department’s strategic and operational budgets based on the planned expenditures of the department; monitor the performance of the department’s budget(s) and report to the Executive Director of Special Projects on a periodic basis.
Operational Responsibilities
- Scope and implement QDB’s special projects and strategic initiatives, including the development and implementation of the strategic plan and long-range strategic initiatives, as determined by the CEO and initiated by the Business Development Manager
- Manage project operations workflow within local and international broadcasting networks.
- Support the ED Special Projects, and all project staff in the development and periodic updating of the project to capture monthly and quarterly reporting and documentation.
- Liaise with the PMO and Quality team to follow QDB’s project Management norms and to keep them updated about the various special projects being undertaken.
- Take the lead in maintaining a clear and effective project monitoring and evaluation plan against qualitative and quantitative indicators ensuring that accountability and learning is taking place at all levels in the project and this is documented and shared
- Ensure that special projects undertaken by QDB are executed or monitored in compliance with the Project Management framework.
- Conduct monitoring visits to project sites along with the member from the Quality &PMO Team of QDB to meet the partners and beneficiaries/stakeholders for necessary verification of the reported progress.
- Monitor the progress of the ongoing project and prepare the projects progress and final reports
- Manage the Review and Evaluation activities and ensure project learning is well-documented and shared widely within the team and with the respective client.
- Provide timely and accurate information about the projects to the ED Special Projects; as and when required.
- Monitor the actual expenses vs. budget on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Ensure proper distribution of information for control and decision making processes.
- Provide timely, accurate and complete progress reports to the involved Business Head on project progress and operational progress of the Special Project; if any Business Unit is involved
- Develop, recommend, and maintain accurate and current project budgets
- Develop work breakdown structure, detailed project plans and schedules and be accountable for monitoring and reporting on project metrics, issues, risks and overall progress
- Responsible for bringing the project to closing, which may include creating an end of project report or evaluation document, which captures the relevant lessons learned.
- Give presentations and conduct meetings on issues regarding assigned projects.
- Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard sensitive information.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the external auditors as and when required.
The Company:
Within two kilometers of the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Thakher City (12 Billion SAR) will be a unique and memorable residential and hospitality based environment. The master plan is guided by a unique set of criteria: the experience of the Hajj pilgrim, vehicular and pedestrian mobility, the geotechnical and site accessibility issues inherent to the topographic qualities of the mountainous site, and the creation of a robust, interconnected open space network. The result is an iconic urban form that creates spectacular views toward Al Haram and Abraj al Bait, maximizes pedestrian accessibility to and from the site and responds to the demands of the development targets set forth by Thakher Investment and Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Duties:
- Ensures assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
- Manages program of projects and project managers within a region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all efforts.
- In cooperation with Vice President, develops program and annual budget for regional capital project program.
- Prepares detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Is responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval signatures. Explanation of project scope and the associated costs as required is part of this process.
- Participate in or oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors and selects vendors.
- Monitors progress, provides financial control and ensures quality of project.
- Responsible for ensuring that project managers: Manage the project team including architects, engineers, workplace consultants, construction managers and administrative support.
- Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
- Identify and evaluates alternative solutions to best meet program goals.
- keeps client up-to-date on project status throughout process.
- Ensures all projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
- Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies as required to ensure that projects comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations.
- Makes presentations to senior management including Chairman.
- Hires, manages and develops staff.
The Company:
Retal Urban Development Company is a subsidiary of AL Fozan Group and was established to develop comfortable, safe, elegant and durable homes that enhance the quality of life of our clients, contributing positively to the industry with innovation & trust while creating a rewarding work environment for our employees and delivering value to our Shareholder.
We at Retal continuously aspire to be the most credible and reliable home developers. By 2015 we plan to become the industry benchmark in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling us to further expand into the rest of the Arab world.
As a socialized residential real estate development company, Retal offers a full range of diversified real estate products such as:
- Concept development and design.
- Product development.
- Project Management.
- Procurement services.
- Customer relations, Sales and marketing services.
- Custom design/build project services.
- Facility management.
Duties:
- As a participant in the Company establishment i assist to put into action the company's vision and mission.
- Provide Assistance During Acquisition and Disposition.
- Model a Full Lifecycle Financial Analysis.
- Negotiate Third Party Contracts
- Develop and Distribute Asset Management Reports to the Investors.
- Arrange budgeting and allocating finances for the different sub divisions.
- Interact with the accounts manager to come up with budget plans for a financial year.
- Brainstorm with the marketing head to come up with strategies.
- Hiring new employees with consultation from the human resource department.
- Arrange employee training programs to improve the quality of the workforce.
- Plan, lead, and deliver on key projects that enable Financial to achieve operational excellence and support the growth objectives of our Service.
- Responsible for project and quality of delivery from original concept through final implementation.
- Develop detailed project plans including milestones, timelines, corrective actions to problems or issues, anticipation of problems, and facilitation of scope management.
- Responsible for defining project scope and objectives, develop work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans and status reports.
- Support business and technology project managers and stakeholders to manage project scope and help ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
- Interact with stakeholders to define objectives and priorities within the scope of the project/program/initiative.
- Interface with stakeholders and senior management to confirm project sponsorship and support, agree strategy, and report progress, achievements, significant issues and risks.
- Work directly with the executive team to ensure their needs and expectations-regarding communication, budget, approach, results, and timing are met.
- Lead cross-functional teams, working with all relevant stakeholders to refine strategy, gather and document requirements and identify potential impact in terms of results (cost, quality, timeliness) and process/operations, technology, organization (including people), finances.
- Demonstrate strong program and project governance and delivery skills - initiation, planning, execution, status reporting, financials, stakeholder management, resource management, risks, issues, dependencies and prioritization.
- Recommend cost-effective solutions to address business challenges and/or opportunities.
- Ensure that effective project management governance, procedures, tools and financial controls are established and maintained for the program’s operations.
- Ensure all participants are clear on project goals, benefits, methods, roles and responsibilities are well understood.
- Project Elements: Five Star hotel, Recreational centers, Residential villas, Commercial Buildings, residential Buildings G+6 to G+13, Mosque, retirement village, and Marina.
Duties:
- Create development briefs and the vision for various sites and present these ideas in comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.
- Manage the development of financial modeling, analysis and sensitivity studies for various product offerings mainly in the real estate sector
- Assist in management and servicing of the tendering process in order to develop top designs and innovative structures
- Commission research reports assessing economic, financial and site specific parameters for various development opportunities
- Produce and present business plans investigating the viability of various development projects in retail, residential, hospitality and leisure.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in production of designs, renderings and marketing collateral and presented
- Assist in the management of the development process from inception to hand over including program management, product pricing and marketing coordination, including review of the Master Schedule, project budget, cost estimates and financial reporting.
- Creating a plan, executing a plan, and adjusting the plan as necessary.
- Oversee and review the QA plans on site to ensure that all QA/QC procedures are set and implemented on site.
- Ensure coordination of the activities between Engineering (A/E, PM), Procurement & construction. Review cost engineering and scheduling activities. Ensure coordination with all project stake holders such as Construction Manager, Engineer, Contractor & operators, and perform administrative activities as directed by the Owner.
- Assist in preparation of presentations for higher authorities.
- Assist in coordination of various governmental departments to obtain various permits and site plans.
- Preparing status reports and presenting to upper management.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to top senior management and operators as assigned.
- Represent the owner in the change order management process to perform approvals for scopes & changes related to all project stakeholders as directed by the Owner.
- Keep top senior management informed of project status, highlighting deviations from plans. Anticipates potential problem areas and analyze and recommend solutions or corrective action.
- Manage the Site Works and construction stage.
- General Duties was followed/ done by me:
o Feasibility Studies o Cost Reports
o RFP o Fee proposal analysis
o LOI, MOU issuing o Agreements
o NDA and Agreements preparing o TIS
o EIA o CEMP
Duties:
- Pre-concept Development and site acquisition
- Conceptual design
- Schematic and detailed design
- Procurement, bidding and tender process
- Recommends budgets to management.
- Experience and associations with local consultants, municipalities and contractors.
- Preparation of contracts documents.
- Provide assistance, as assigned, to Business Development and Project Management in the review of contract documents.
- Contracts, correspondences, planning and claims management
- Oversee and approve financial and cost accounting and reporting functions and the handling of project accounts as well as administration of bonds, guarantees, insurance and completion warranties and guarantees.
- Keep top senior management informed of project status, highlighting deviations from plans. Anticipates potential problem areas and analyze and recommend solutions or corrective action.
- Compile and assemble material for owner and operators meetings. Prepares agenda, makes necessary arrangements, and drafts minutes and action lists.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to top senior management and operators as assigned.
- Monitor major purchase orders as assigned & participate in special assignments and administrative studies as assigned.
- Reviewing monthly payments.
- Evaluating contractor’s abilities to conduct their parts of work.
- Oversee and review the management operations of the Project Control System in the implementation of tracking, logging, expediting and monitoring systems and the preparation and distribution of associated status and monthly reports. This includes the schedule and cost management and control systems.
- Maximize Total Return From a Project
- Work Closely with Property Managers and Leasing Agents
Duties:
• Monitoring and assisting site supervision stuff
• Letters to the employer and contractor.
• Auditing meetings and conducting site inspections.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Coordination with the related agencies and authorities.
• Selecting the site representatives and supervision team.
• Work programs.
• Shop drawings and design changes.
Duties:
•Prepare in conjunction with the management team the resource allocation for different discipline of activities.
•Monitoring the performance of the team under my supervision in line with the assigned duties by the project manager.
•Review of drawings and raising any required RFIs.
•Prepare Inspection Requests (IR) at the different stages of the completed works.
•Monitor and update the project program to reflect the current status of the project.
•Follow-up with the suppliers and sub-contractors for the site’s material requirements to assure proper delivery on site as per project’s program of works.
•Company’s representative for obtaining necessary NOCs from Yanbu Municipality.
•Coordination with the other contractors on site on daily basis for aspects related to access and avoidance of obstructions.
•Compiling the weekly / monthly reports in line with project requirements.
Project: Sports clubs Facilities and equipments, private villas swimming pools and courts .A prestigious projects including swimming pools, basket ball yards, multi purpose courts with rest rooms toilets and showers as well as sauna and steam rooms, and Jacuzzi .
I achieved the following:
First year my target was SR 1, 500, 000 I achieved SR 1, 600, 000
Second year my target was SR 2, 500, 000 I achieved SR 2, 700, 000(250 no.s swimming pools in dorrat alriyadh challete project)
third year my target was SR 3, 000, 000 I achieved SR 900, 000 in first quarter of the year.
Duties:
• The primary responsibility was to generate revenue through new client generation and repeat revenues from existing clients. Responsibilities include prospecting, contacting, and securing new clients.
• Responsible for installation of required mock-ups in coordination with sub-contractors.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction to all clients by providing responding on all inquiries both on and off line.
• Attend the progress and co-ordination meetings with client.
• Activate and exceed monthly and yearly sales targets.
• Present to sales manager sales results and constant sales updates
• Prepare sales forecast reports and ensure proper follow up and achievement.
• Deliver necessary after sales service as may be required
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