Projects Director
ABS International
Total years of experience :24 years, 7 Months
Projects Director
Effectively maintained and liaised with clients, architects, consultants, contractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications,
approved and obtained statutory clearances. Manage the contractors to rectify the defects during the defects liability period. Gather, review and
sustain all the records of contractors’ daily progress reports. Perform daily correspondences including contractual issues. Complete quality
assurance and control to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. Maintain a filing system for all site memos & instructions,
measured quantities of work and materials on site, reports & other documents and correspondence pertaining to the operations activities.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully analysed client’s project related requirements, finalised project organisation chart and established project communication and
reporting system. Arranged works breakdown structure, procurement plan, project master schedule with baseline, QA/QC plan and
Method statement, and design / drawings deliverables schedule.
Established, tracked, and monitored a design deliverable schedule and check verification of designer’s submissions (design basis reports,
value engineering, cost benefit analysis, drawings etc.). Reviewed technical specifications and bill of quantities (BOQ).Examined and
checked working drawings received from an Architect /designer.
Supervised the statutory approvals process by follow-ups with liaison consultants and reporting the progress. Managed on-site design
coordination and issue of drawings / clarifications and submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
Professionally organised approval of contractor shop drawings, product data sheets, samples. Monitored the progress of work with the
master construction schedule. Addressed and rectified any queries during defects liability period.
Delivered advice about probable date of substantial completion. Equipped the schedule of defects / punch lists and provided assistance in
testing and commissioning of the facility. Integrated various O and M manuals, commissioning & test certificates along with set up project
closeout report including learning.
Dukhan Housing Project - Phase-IX
Contract Value: QR 432, 000, 000.00
Client: Qatar Real Estate Investment Co.
End User: Qatar Petroleum QP.
New Doha Internationa; Airport - NDIA CP65
Contract Value: QR 268, 000, 000.00
Planned & controlled all project activities and implemented quality standards for meeting the set targets. Implemented various systems for
infrastructure work, formulation of programme, framing of method statement, procurement of materials as per requirement of projects.
Headed the project team in complying with QA/QC, health, safety & environmental (QHSE) management systems standards. Reviewed existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational
efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction.
Key Accomplishments:
Directed and monitored the project team in executing the construction activities as per plans, specifications, and approved contract
documents. Set weekly program and follow up on a daily basis with project staff.
Formulated master manpower and equipment plans for the whole project duration in coordination with the different construction
subordinates and planning department.
Expertly guided and approved project valuations and followed up a client for clearing the payments. Communicated with a
procurement department for subcontracting and material procurement activities.
Watched subcontractors’ performance in terms of quality and progress to ensure the works carried out according to the project
requirements. Approved payment certificates for internal and external subcontractors.
Confirmed full preparation of close out documents, submit and follow up approvals and obtain practical completion certificate.
Identified potential changes in order to distinguish or change orders; and put all correspondences to reserve the right to time
extension and additional cost, and insure full submittal
Contracts Value: JOD. 90, 000, 000.00
Clients:
- Saudi-Jordan company for industrial development
- National Poultry company.
- Jordan Model Cables company.
- Union company for tobacco and cigarettes
- Nestle company
- Al-Baddad company
- Alhusam company
- Abd- Alahad Qattan stores
- Fruit dehydration building for national Jordanian women congregation
- Cooperative company for kitchen and wood furniture manufacturing
- Saria dates company
- MID Pharma for medical and chemical industry
- Bilal Abdel -Hafiz and Bro. co.
- Ministry of public works and housing
- Amer sabha company for paper, carton and label
- Nabeel company for food industries
Implemented process modifications for optimising resource utilisation & maximising productivity and implemented automated systems for streamlining operations to enhance operational efficiency. Coordinated with the concerned project managers in order to recover from any difficulty encountered in the corresponding project site and resolve any major issue that affects the completion of the project.
Occasionallyattended weekly progress meeting with the client to ensure efficient project operations and communications.
Key Accomplishments:
Spearheaded weekly meeting with each project manager to discuss the overall project status in terms of progress, correspondences, cost, requirements, procurements and contractual issues. Managed with contracts dept. manger regarding all contracts, claims, variations and payments.
Estimated and highlighted the potential risks; and projects specific QA/QC procedures and requirements. Completed regular visits to clients, consultants (if required) to address any shortfall in any project. Assessed project requirements coming from Project Managers and arrange resources. Evaluated budgets for newly awarded projects as received from cost control and tender departments, discuss and approve the same with the project manager.
Steered manpower forecasting with the Project Managers and discuss the requirements with the executive director, planning manager and human resources manager. Collaborated with the project managers and the concerned department managers to monitor and check whether equipment and materials are arranged according to the agreed schedules/plans in order to avoid any delays.
Executed proper planning and coordination with the concerned department managers to ensure that there is an efficient use of project resources and that expenses are as per the budgeted project cost. Presented site visits/meeting with Project teams for monitoring and tracking of progress of the project activities.
Competently supervised the implementation of Jordanian HSE policies, procedures and the decisions of the management. Checked the performance of the project managers, evaluated and verified employee performance through reviewing completed work assignments and techniques.
Contracts Value: SR. 550, 000, 000.00
Clients: Alsadhan Group
PROJECT(S)
- Al Sadhan Kurais Mall.
- Al Sadhan Shubra Mall.
- Al Sadhan Sulaimaneyah Mall.
- Al Sadhan Ring 5 Mall.
Aided in the qualification of consultants during pre-design and pre-construction services as well as in the preparation of project milestone schedules and cash-flow forecasts. Delivered VE analysis and options on impacts to project schedules and budgets.
Key Accomplishments:
Contributed with business development dept. in opening new opportunities in niche markets - locate and analyse project opportunities for growth of the company. Keenly interacted with customers, esigners, engineers, in-house estimating department, subcontractorsand suppliers.
Directed the company needs during the redesign and reconstruction phases of their projects; oversaw all design issues and coordinating with estimating and project management departments on all design-build projects or projects where Al Sadhan Group has been contracted to provide preconstruction services.
Accomplished, reviewed, and coordinated architectural/engineering projects and proposals developed in-house or by consultants.
Managed pre-construction coordination meetings and support with bid analysis and reviews.
Confidently participated in the weekly project development team meetings to discuss project status, project resources, and other needs.
Acknowledged potentially long lead or potential cost escalation items.
Cooperated with estimators on cost estimates, cost model and material comparisons, constructability reviews, and schedules with qualifications and assumptions. Positively visited and observed ongoing projects to further develop personal knowledge and offer technical assistance to the team.
PROJECT: Finishing Package of La Royal Hotel.
Contract Value: JOD 25, 000, 000.00
Client: Nathmi Ojeh/MCC
Inclusive Dates: September 2000 — January 2002
Project: Dental Faculty at King Abdulla the First Hospital.
Contract Value: JOD 7, 000, 000.00
Client: Jordan University of Science & Technology.
Project: Gazllan II Power Plant.
Contract Value: SR 860, 000, 000.00.
Main Contractor: Mitsubishi Heavy Industry.
Client: Sesco KSA
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