رامي Srajeddin, Manager-Contract and Claims

رامي Srajeddin

Manager-Contract and Claims

IMCO Engineering and Construction Company

البلد
الكويت
التعليم
ماجستير, Construction Law and Practice
الخبرات
38 years, 4 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :38 years, 4 أشهر

Manager-Contract and Claims في IMCO Engineering and Construction Company
  • الكويت - حولي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ أغسطس 2022

• More than 33 years in construction and contracting management, multi discipline Engineer/Project Manager with experience in EPC Project Management, Tenders, Contracts, Business Development and contracting Management.
• More than 20 years in PPP, BOT, EPC, DBO, and O&M contract management.
• Experience in full on-site construction management (Planning, Organizing, Controlling, & Leading)
• Solid background and expertise on FIDIC/ EPC / BOT / BOO/DBO contracts, Claims and VO’s, bid and proposals, contracts, and business development- specifically in mega projects.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering and procurement and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies. Broad knowledge of industry standards.
• Business Management / Strong negotiations skills / Strong commercial management.
• Inspect all work to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Project management / data analysis / risk assessment / planning / tendering, proposal and contract development
• Work effectively with architects, engineers, developers, bankers, contractors, inspectors, city officials.

Contracts Manager في WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
  • الكويت
  • نوفمبر 2018 إلى أغسطس 2022

Projects: Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project (PPP) -Phase 1 (KD 1300 mil)

 BOT Assets : design, finance, build, commission, operate and maintain of :
 new wastewater treatment plant within Umm Al Hayman treatment boundary with an initial hydraulic capacity of 500, 000m3/d daily average inflow (Stage 1), including an Emergency Sea Outfall and Plant Related Facilities.
 Construction new electrical substation and overhead infeed line for the Stage 1 Plant, the Plant Related Facilities and other customers, located on the Plant Site

 DBO Assets : Design, Procure the construction of :
 construction of the Transmission and Distribution System, which comprises the Wastewater Transmission System, TSE Transmission System and TSE Distribution Network.
 rehabilitation, operation and demolition, upon completion of the Stage 1 Plant, of the Existing UAH WWTP
 the rehabilitation, operation and demolition, upon completion of the Plant, of the Existing Riqqa WWTP
 the operation and maintenance of a number of other existing WWPS

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Report to General Manager & Technical Project Directors
• Manage Contracts Department
• Manage BOT, EPC, & DBO, Subcontracts
• Coordinate with Document Control Department, Planning Department, and Quantity Survey Department
• Support the development of Work Breakdown Analysis.
• Support the Engineering operational teams in the development & execution of their procurement strategies, the composition and issue of invitations to tender, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, preparation and award of the final contracts.
• Develops & implements contracts and relevant procurement strategies.
• Post-award administration and reporting, contractor performance management
• Oversees administration of contracts through to close out and addresses variations and claims with contractors.
• Draft, review, negotiate, finalize, and administer all contract modifications, variations, claims, and amendments and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
• Selecting the type of contract with suppliers, subcontractors, etc. which meets the company’s requirements.
• Risk analysis and contingency planning
• Managing variations, claims, and dispute.
• managing the claims process for construction projects from start to finish. This includes reviewing claims, investigating the underlying issues, and developing strategies to resolve them.
• negotiating settlements with contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders involved in the construction project. working closely with legal teams to develop strategies and arguments that support the company's position.
• develops strategies for minimizing the risk of claims and disputes, including identifying potential issues and developing proactive solutions.
• provides guidance and support to project teams to help them identify and manage potential claims and disputes. This includes developing policies and procedures for claims management.
• maintaining records of all claims and disputes related to construction projects. This includes keeping detailed records of all correspondence, legal documents, and other relevant information.
• Provides regular management reports on activities.
• Ensure the validity of the required bank guarantees and insurance policies for all assigned contracts, after verifying the contract requirements.
• Identify any additional works and technical upgrades, which may have not been covered in the contracts, to enhance the project deliverables, customer satisfaction and improve company’s revenue.
• Maintain work ethics and high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Operations & Contracts Manager في Combined Group Contracting
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يناير 2017 إلى نوفمبر 2018

Projects:
 Construction, Completion and Operation and Maintenance for New Car Park Building at the Ministries Complex for the Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (KD 50 mil)
 Construction, Completion and Operation and Maintenance for Administration Facilities of Sabah Al Salem University, Kuwaiti University (KD 170 mil)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Post award administration and reporting, contractor performance management
• Oversees administration of contracts through to close out and addresses variations and claims with contractors.
• Draft and review all contract modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze and monitor vendors’ performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts and notify contract division head of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the Client.
• Meet with contract division head and other Supply Chain divisions for procedure development and clarification
• Suggest solutions for low performance subcontractors and monitoring procedures
• Risk analysis and contingency planning
• Ensure the validity of the required bank guarantees and insurance policies for all assigned contracts, after verifying the contract requirements.
• Participate in contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits; review and resolve issues affecting assigned business unit or company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company and customer objectives.
• Develop contract administration process.
• overseeing the claims process from start to finish. This includes review claims, investigate the underlying issues, and develop strategies to resolve them.
• negotiate settlements with contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders involved in the construction project.
• develop strategies for minimizing the risk of claims and disputes, including identifying potential issues and developing proactive solutions.
• provide guidance and support to project teams to help them identify and manage potential claims and disputes. This includes developing policies and procedures for claims management, as well as providing training to project teams.
• maintaining records of all claims and disputes related to construction projects. This includes keeping detailed records of all correspondence, legal documents, and other relevant information.
• analyze claims data to identify trends and patterns that can help improve the claims management process.
• Manage overall operations and is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues.
• Enhance the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting and looks for opportunities to expand systems.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company’s policies and applicable laws.

Contracts Specialist في Ministry of Public Works (outsourced by PMDC)
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يناير 2016 إلى ديسمبر 2016

Projects: Mubarak Al Kabeer Port Project -Program /Phase 1:
• Program Management, Design Management and Construction Management
• Soil Treatment, Road, Bridges and Rail Embankment-Land Reclamation, Quay Wall and Small Boat Harbor
• Upgrade of Khor Abdullah Navigation Channel-Link Channel, Turning Circle and Port Basin-New Navigation Channel-Terminal and Back of Port
• Manufacture, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of Handling Equipment and Operation Systems
• Design Review and Site Supervision of Handling Equipment and Operation Systems
Each Project in the Phase -1 includes Design, Construction Supervision, and Construction Contracts (pre and post award stages)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works / Mega Projects
• Support the Engineering operational teams in the development & execution of their procurement strategies, the composition and issue of invitations to tender, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, preparation and award of the final contracts.
• Develops & implements relevant procurement strategies.
• Post award administration and reporting, contractor performance management
• Oversees administration of contracts through to close out and addresses variations and claims with contractors.
• Draft and review all contract modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze and monitor vendors’ performance, funding, and payments on assigned contracts and notify contract division head of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact to the Client.
• Meet with contract division head and other Supply Chain divisions for procedure development and clarification.
• Develop Packaging Strategy for mega project including Work Breakdown Analysis.
• Tendering (Procurement) Plan and process (type of the Contract, pricing, invitation, and budget).
• Risk analysis and contingency planning
• Review post award submittals
• Review of tender and conditions of contract for construction packages.
• Managing variations
• Tender analysis and evaluation
• Managing claims and dispute
• Develops, compiles and conducts pre-qualification exercises, invitation to tender, tender openings and evaluation of tenders, including detailed analysis of commercial and contractual qualifications, exceptions and deviations.
• Provides support to contract owners or budget holders in support of the contract management process.
• Provides regular management reports on activities.
• Ensure the validity of the required bank guarantees and insurance policies for all assigned contracts, after verifying the contract requirements.
• Participate in contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits; review and resolve issues affecting assigned business unit or company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company and customer objectives.
• Develop contract administration process
• Prepare along with the contract proponent representative Tender Review Committee (TRC) papers

• Participate with contract proponent representative and finance in the negotiation and settlement of change orders.
• Bid slate development through solicitation of interest and pre-qualification to implement controls over variables affecting construction progress to ensure engineering, procurement and operation departments are providing timely delivery of accurate drawings, correct materials and efficient equipment within the project execution programme.
• Identify any additional works and technical upgrades, which may have not been covered in the contracts, to enhance the project deliverables, customer satisfaction and improve company’s revenue.
• Assist in projects cost estimation, preparation of cost reports forecast and progress reports.
• Maintain work ethics and high standards of professional behaviour and conduct

Snr. Contract Administrator في China Harbour Engineering Company LTD Kuwai
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • يونيو 2014 إلى ديسمبر 2015

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Project : Boubyan Seaport Project Phase-1, Stage-1, Road, Bridge and Soil Treatment Works.
The design, construction & maintenance of :
• 26km 3-lane dual carriageway
•1.42km long highway bridge.
•21km double-track railway embankment across Boubyan Island to the mainland
•4.24km long railway bridge.
•The design-build contract of KD127 million

Project : Construction, Completion, Maintenance and Handing Over of Ali Al Sabah Military Academy:
•Officers' Residence -Human Resources Division -Military Staff Dormitory-Staff Restaurant and Club-Civil Staff Dormitory
•Auditorium -Mosque-Academic Studies Building -Military Studies Building-Cadet Dormitories -Swimming Pool and Indoor Sports Hall-Services Building-Indoor Shooting Range-Football Stadium-Outdoor Shooting Range
•LPG Storage Tank -VIP Helipad-Shaded Weapons Training-
•Water Storage Tank and Pump Station-Ammunition and Bio-chemical Facility -Staff Drill Area
•The Construction Contract of KD 102 million

Duties & Responsibilities:
•Support the Engineering operational teams in the development & execution of their procurement strategies, the composition and issue of invitations to tender, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, preparation and award of the final contracts.
•Post award administration and reporting, contractor performance management
•Oversees administration of contracts through to close out and addresses variations and claims with contractors.
•Draft and review all contract modifications and proposals for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
•Risk analysis and contingency planning
•Managing variations
•Managing claims and dispute
•Provides support to contract owners or budget holders in support of the contract management process.
•Provides regular management reports on activities.
•Participate in contract disputes, claim resolutions and outside audits; review and resolve issues affecting assigned business unit or company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company and customer objectives.
•Develop contract administration process

EPC Contracts Supervisor في Kharafi National
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • سبتمبر 2005 إلى مايو 2014

(EPC Management Operation department)
Projects:
ADWEA Wastewater Treatment Plant (ISTP1) BOT contract, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dhs 1.6 billion EPC Contract
Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment Plant (Expansion)- BOT contract, Kuwait,
KD 135 mil EPC Contract

Duties & Responsibilities:
•Report to COO of EPCM Business Line
•Establish and implement project specific communication and commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurances, variation requests / orders and claims preparation files.
•Develop contract administration policies and procedures, for both prime contracts and subcontracts. Perform functional review of project activities to assure technical adequacy of project contract administration activities.
•Assist in identifying and assigning contracts administration staff on new projects.
•Represent the Company and enhance relationships in dealing/negotiation with EPC clients, consultants and regulatory/government authorities.
•Assist in preparing RFP, Conduct and finalize the negotiating/following-up with Designers/Subcontractors/Advisors/Consultants.
•Prepare/ review/finalize all MOR, MOUs, Subcontracts, and Agreements with Subcontractors/ Advisors/ Consultants/ Suppliers/Venders.
•Evaluate the Subcontracts prequalification as per client criteria and company policies.
•Review EPC contract documents and administer all issues related to the project in conjunction with project management in accordance with Company’s policies and procedures. Monitor Works towards contract obligation’s; check schedule and all milestones compliance.
•Monitor customer/partners requests to detect variation / change orders to be proposed, prepare and manage all elements and materials for negotiation of claims and counterclaims.
•Management of customer/partners Variation Requests / Orders: follow up the VR / VO list, prepare commercial offer and prepare associated contractual letters for approval.
•Manage insurance matters in liaison with insurance department.
•Ensure timely payments are received in accordance with contract conditions.

Bid & Proposals Manager في Kharafi National
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • سبتمبر 2005 إلى مايو 2014

EPC Management Operation department)

Projects\ Tenders
•ADWEA Wastewater Treatment Plant (ISTP1) BOT contract, Abu Dhabi, UAE
•Thermal Power Plant (250 MW) for Steel Melt Shop- EPC contract, Damascus, Syria
•New Cairo Wastewater Treatment Plant - PPP Contract, Cairo, Egypt
•Gabal Al Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant- EPC Contract, Cairo, Egypt
•6th October Wastewater Treatment Plant - PPP Contract, Cairo, Egypt.
•Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment Plant ( Expansion)- BOT contract, Kuwait
•Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project- BOT contract, Kuwait

Duties & Responsibilities:
Report to Corporate Director of Proposals
•Heading all EPC and O&M Proposals of Water and Wastewater treatment Projects
•Manage individual proposal efforts so that the proposals are completed and delivered to the customer on time, in conformity with the customer’s requirements and proposal plan, and within the budget.
•Organize staff and lead KN team to ensure proposal targets are achieved and met in conformance with the RFP requirements.
•Coordinate with Contracts, in reviewing the prime contract documents and data, develop risk profiles and establishes plans, schedule and budgets for proposal obligations and review the technical input.
•Take the lead in co-coordinating the planning and execution of the work with organizations such as Operation, Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Construction, Commissioning and other services to achieve a compliant Proposal.
•Initiate and direct the planning and development of the Preliminary Project Execution Plan (PPEP), scope definition, project procedures, budgets, and project schedules.
•Review Proposal Summary and lead the presentation of the Proposal to KN senior management for their review and approval.
•Ensure that all Client’s contacts, including major correspondence and working relationships between KN and the Client, is maintained throughout the duration of the proposal. Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the RFP, specifications, drawings and “terms and conditions” of the RFP.
•Review procurement strategy to ensure compatibility with proposal project plans, schedules, and budget.
•Conducts periodic proposal and Client’s meetings to review progress and discuss issues. To ensure the project teams resolve problems involving co-ordination, schedule and the setting of priorities.
•Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to KN management.
•Provide, on behalf of KN, for the administration of consultants providing engineering services, construction services, materials, or equipment for the proposal.
•Oversees the preparation of the Project Summary and “back-up” for KN management.
•Assist in the training of new proposal/project managers through both formal training courses and on-the-job training.
•Promote the management concept of Continuous Improvement (CI) among all members of the project team.
•promote and practices team building across the project
•Prepare and Implement proposal strategy and prepares plan to achieve objectives.
•Review and interpret the RFP, and obtain clarification from customer when meaning is not clear.
•Develops and maintains good communications within proposal team. Direct members of the proposal team and manage details of proposal development.
•Prepare EPC project schedule, Matrix responsibility, Organization chart and Job Description for project key positions, EPC cash-flow, etc.
•Prepare the final proposal package including technical & commercial sections of the tender

Snr. Contract Administrator في Kharafi National
  • الكويت - الكويت
  • مايو 2004 إلى سبتمبر 2005

Project: Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant-BOT contract, Kuwait.
(EPC Contract : KD 135 million)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Report to UDC General Manager (UDC is the Project Company for the concession)
• Review, in accordance to EPC contract (FIDIC), the evaluation of all Proposal Variations submitted by the EPC contractor
• Review all approved Variation Orders issued by Site management.
• Recommend/prepare Variation Orders/Claims as appropriate.
• Assist in preparing RFP to the Client
• Ensure that the award and administration of contracts on projects is carried out in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
• Monitor the performance of awarded subcontracts, checking and agreeing the accuracy of monthly payment applications during the life of the subcontract and at completion of the work.
• Formulate change orders to existing subcontracts for change in scope and / or pricing.
• Assist in the review and settlement of any claims as may be raised by subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation of change orders to the prime contract between company and client.
• Assisting UDC site team in the management and monitoring of financial variations to the EPC Contract, together with assessment and evaluation of future capital works to assist UDC Management with forward financial planning.
• Budgeting the Expansion for the above project

Projects Manager في Divers Marine Contracting Shj. UAE
  • سبتمبر 2000 إلى مايو 2004

Sea water intake for R.A.K. ceramic factory
•All marine works for 250 villas project for AL Hamra Forte Hotel in RAK. Including : Dredging, Reclamation, pilling, leveling & marina
•Sea water discharge for Hilton Hotel, Dubai
•Shifting Power house & pump house for RAK ceramic factory.

Technical Manager في ESPA General Contracting Co. Shj. UAE
  • يونيو 1999 إلى سبتمبر 2000

Group of Italian & Switzerland contracting companies)

Projects Manager في Electro & Contracting Co. A.D., UAE
  • سبتمبر 1994 إلى يونيو 1999

for the following projects for Military Work:
•.Contract: MW/1721 (15 mil. Dhs). Construction, completion & maintenance of tanks garage for Al Yarmouk Camp, Sharjah, UAE
•Contract: MW/1863. (20 mil. Dhs). Construction, renovation & maintenance of Al Manhad Air Base, Dubai.
•Contract: MW /1828 (13 mil Dhs) Construction, renovation and maintenance of tank regiment / 31/ at Al Falah camp, Sharjah. UAE
•Contract MW/1366 (6.6 mil Dhs) Maintenance and renovation of Armed Forces Head Quarter building (G.H.Q), Abu Dhabi .UAE
all these projects include buildings & infrastructure works (roads, concrete hard-standing, drainage, runways, Etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:
•Report to General Manager,
•Managed several projects of varied length in all UAE.
•Q.S. & estimating all coming projects
•Scheduled, monitored and inspected all work from start to completion
•Dealing with suppliers, Seeking, Drawing a contract with suitable sub-contractors.
•Preparing monthly invoices.
•Project supervision during construction, including project superintendents, project engineers
•Obtaining all required permits
•Inspection of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents
•Review, recording all reports and site documents
•testing of equipment with the architect and engineer, and supervising the turnover of equipment in accordance with the contract provisions
•assuring that all warranty/ guarantee work is provided and performed in full accordance with the contract requirements
•estimating all coming tenders, make in-depth review of bidding documents, lead the construction site visitation and client meeting, develop the scope of indirect services cost, evaluate heavy equipment, suggest construction cost reduction where possible, develop field organization chart.

•Also I was awarded the following tenders:
•Contract: MW / 1839. (15 mil Dhs) Maintenance and renovation for UQBA BIN NAFA regiment at Zaid military containment. Abu Dhabi.
•Contract No. MW /1712 (12 mil Dhs) Maintenance and renovation for TARIF Military camp.


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Site Engineer في Rushdi Construction company A.D., UAE
  • يونيو 1993 إلى سبتمبر 1994

Site Engineer for (M+10F) building, Airport road, Abu Dhabi.
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في Directorate of Technical Services Syri
  • يناير 1990 إلى يونيو 1993
Supervisor Engineer
  • يناير 1988 إلى يناير 1990

Faculty of Civil Engineering Aleppo Univ., Syria
Doctors & Professors Assistant
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Site Engineer
  • يناير 1986 إلى يناير 1988

site engineer in Al Assad military academy project

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Construction Law and Practice
  • في The University Of Salford
  • نوفمبر 2022
دبلوم عالي, Construction Law and Practice
  • في University of Salford
  • يونيو 2021

courses: • Postgraduate Diploma degree (PG Dip) of Construction Law and Practice, University of Salford (UK), 2021

ماجستير, Contracting Management
  • في American Graduate University
  • يونيو 2013
ماجستير,
  • في AGU
  • يناير 2006

courses: Master Certificate of Acquisition & Contracting, AGU

بكالوريوس, Civil Engineering
  • في Aleppo Univ. Syri
  • يناير 1986

courses: V.G

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Contract Management
Proposal Management
Project Management
Commercial Management
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
ENGINEERING
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
sub-contract management
EPC Contracts
negotiation
proposals management

حسابات مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي

الموقع الشخصي
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اللغات

العربية
اللغة الأم
الانجليزية
متمرّس

العضويات

Association of Planning Engineers (APE), UK
  • member
  • June 2021
Society of Engineers , UAE / member
  • member
  • June 2002
The Syndicate of Engineers , Syria / member
  • member
  • August 1986
Kuwait Society of Engineers, Kuwait / member
  • member
  • February 2016
National Contract Management Association (NCMA), USA
  • Member
  • June 2006
International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM ), USA
  • Member
  • June 2021
CIArb
  • Associate
  • January 2021

التدريب و الشهادات

• Business Development and Proposal Preparation, American Graduate Univ. USA (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2016
Claim Preparation and Dispute Management, Collage of Contract Management, UK (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2021