Project Manager
Rafeeq Al Darb Trading Services and Transportation
Total years of experience :22 years, 10 Months
Managing Projects & Developing Products that Generates Income & Saves Cost.
• Collect data's on how each team uses the software to create a pattern that not only improves day-to- day operations, but also increases employee and organization efficiency and reduces costs. Through this analysis it helps to decide many things from choosing alternative technology to automation.
• Responsible for centrally managing multidisciplinary projects across the organization.
• Responsible for performing project analysis, evaluate, select, develop, integrate, execute and implement.
Successfully handled the operations effectively & efficiently during the COVID 19.
Successfully developed, established & managed the operations of a Quick & e-Commerce platform which involves a quick order fulfillment process that caters food, grocery, flowers, electronics, gifts, toys, health, beauty products and many more.
• Setting goals & objectives and attaining it with strategic planning
• Setting cost & budget and working it with efficient allocations
• Achieving the break even within 6 months & running the business in profit
• Creating future expansion plans & executing it within the time frame
Successfully managed Combo Roofing \[A spray applied impermeable waterproofing cum insulation with high
thermal resistance\] for numerous projects.
• Planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company to achieve sales objectives to achieve the Business Target, develop sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues, Set short and long-term sales strategies and evaluate effectiveness of current sales programs
• Generate enquiries and close orders/ contracts, Preparation & submission of proposals. Develop and maintain relationship with leading contractors/ consultants/key customers Overall execution of the projects from tender stage, review contracts, planning and scheduling, allocating resources, controlling projects by providing technical directions to ensure that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding according to schedule and within budget while complying with quality, health and safety standards.
Successfully managed the operations of 1000+ taxi's & 100+ limousine vehicles, 1500+ drivers.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization. Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company. Liaison with senior
management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
• Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR & Admin, Accounts & Finance. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions. Manage customer support. Plan and support sales and marketing activities.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in Operations, fleet and workshop. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality in all departments. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Provide technical support where necessary.
• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
• Responsible for leading, evaluating, recommending, and implementing cost effective optimization improvement initiatives and integrated cross-functional supply chain strategies. Utilizes analytical methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to guide, provide expertise, and recommend solutions that highlight performance cost and other impacts to the Supply Chain.
• Provides analytical subject matter expertise and guidance for enhanced and new business opportunities and proposals.
• Developing process flow within Supply Chain department
• Supervising merchandizing team
• Minimize warehouse holding cost by effectively managing the excess & obsolete stock
• Managing product movement from suppliers to warehouse
• Optimizing product distribution process to minimize cost and delivery time
• Monitoring adherence to warehousing, product handling, and shipping requirements as per local legislation and company policies
• Reviewing and enhancing existing standards and processes for warehouse planning, stock control, slow-move, and excess & obsolete inventories
• Performing regular audits on warehouses to ensure compliance with company policies
• Coordinating annual stock audits with finance team
• Liaising with suppliers and logistics companies
• Developing and maintaining KPI’s for supply chain department
• Delivering regular reports and warehouse statistics to senior management
• Preparing annual budget and hiring plan for supply chain department
• Supervising warehouse vehicle fleet maintenance and expansion
• Leading the Project Management office
• Review and prepare tenders, contracts, reports related to all stages of projects and property acquisition including due diligence and market analyses.
• Manage and coordinate tendering procedures and conclusion of contracts.
• Manage and coordinate specialized financial, legal and real estate advisors and consultant’s activities and scope of work.
• Provide support to facilitate delivery of construction, coordinating logistics, permitting, commissioning and handover activities to contractual technical, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Ensure the availability and implementation of an effective operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices.
• Coordinating work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.
• Maintaining strict adherence to the budgeting guidelines, quality and safety schedules ensuring project documentation are complete.
• Interface with the Engineering Team to ensure the appropriate level of support is provided to facilitate resolution of design solutions that promote constructability and value engineering.
• Ensuring safety standards and procedures are implemented and followed in accordance with contract requirements and Company guidelines.
• Review the performance of the construction supervisors and the contractors and take appropriate action where improvements are required.
• Provide task force support to each project during start up and to resolve problems during construction.
• Ensure the required support is provided to facilitate the timely payment of invoices and resolution of variations and claims.
Successfully managed the entire construction & fit-out activities and facility management of company owned commercial/ private properties.
• Leading the construction & facility management team, coordinate with all the stake holders of the project and appoint contractors & vendors. Control and monitor project total expenditures to ensure that all project expenditures are captured, properly recorded and kept within the project budget, monitor that actual
productivity rate in site to ensure that the establish cost is beneficial to the company.
• provide conducive and well-defined plan of work meeting the project requirements and milestones to ensure that construction is completed safely to a high technical standard, mitigating possible project risks and delays arising during construction. Authenticate invoices & submit reports
Successfully managed numerous commercial & residential projects at the design & construction stages
• Assist in the client feasibility studies, preliminary budgets & Client Delivery Programme. Follow development control regulation issued by the land developer and Ministries. Establish and manage procedures for obtaining approvals from the authorities. Assist in techno-commercial evaluation for appointing consultants, main contractor, sub- contractors & vendors
• Prepare project brief to ensure all parties achieve the client requirements. Appoint sub-consultants and 3rd party auditors for various designs and manage their timely deliverables. Attend design meetings and participating in the design development. Assist in the selection of massing models and presenting to the board members with the pros and cons.
• Verify area statement to assure the calculations and ensure the statement complies the development code and client efficiency requirements. Coordinate with design team during the concept & schematic stage to ensure the design was fully satisfied in all disciplines \[Architectural, Structural, MEP and LEED\] in order to reduce the risk and also to enhance the authorities for earlier approvals
• Assist marketing and sales team related to technical queries. Coordinate with design & QS team to establish and implement procurement strategy in the earlier detailed design stage to ensure materials are selected prior to construction and enhance procurement department for early supply. Participate in all the construction meetings and prepare minutes of meeting. Manage client’s quality & safety protocols throughout the entire project. Assist in reducing risks & mitigate delays within the client’s schedule
Successfully accomplished several villas, multi-storied residential & commercial buildings, fit-out & refurbishment projects in and around Chennai.
• Prepare feasibility study, bill of quantities, tender documents & budget, Project mobilization, submit shop drawings, technical documents, inspection request for consultant approval and ensure the works are carried out according to the contract conditions, specifications, scope of works, bill of quantities, approved construction drawings & delivery plan, Safety & Quality are maintained to high standards.
• Manage the entire task forces (manpower, materials & machines) of all disciplines & trades and liaise with consultants & Coordinate with sub-contractors. On time Invoice & variation submissions, maintain documents for ISO Audits & managing inventories.
3 years full time professional Diploma from a Reputed Institution