Raad Douglah, Director of Construction Supervision

Raad Douglah

Director of Construction Supervision

BEAD, Architects & Engineers

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Project Management
Experience
37 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :37 years, 11 Months

Director of Construction Supervision at BEAD, Architects & Engineers
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since September 2012

Appoint and Manage/Direct the site supervision teams of all projects under construction, motivate and support the site supervision teams with the technical, contractual/legal and management advice to ensure high level of performance achieving the objectives of completing the projects at cost, in time and at high quality to the Client\s satisfaction. Projects handled are:
1- Residential Tower at Danet Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 187, 903, 000
Residential Tower with three car-parking basements, ground, mezzanine and 21 typical residential floors + swimming pool, landscape and health club floor + roof, in addition to building services and landscape at ground floor
2- Commercial Building for Mr. Thani Obaid Al Muhairi, , Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 50, 000, 000
Commercial building consists of 4 car-parking basements, ground, mezzanine and 20 typical floors + roof.
3- New Palace for H.H. Shikha Shamsa Bint Moh’d Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Project Cost: AED 80, 000, 000
Consists of main villa, small villa, service building and guard house with related structures, roads, walkways, playgrounds, swimming pools, soft and hard landscaping and car parking along with the related Infrastructure Works
4- Private Residence in Khalifa City-A, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 18, 000, 000
The project consists of design, construction and maintenance of a Private Residence comprising of a three story Villa, Service Block (with kitchen & staff Accommodation), Guardhouse, and Boundary Wall together with associated services
5- Six Villas fo H.H. Shiekh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 15, 000, 000
The Project consists of Six Villas of three floors of approximate gross floors area 594 square meters each, boundary wall and associated services.

construction project manager at Lulu Group International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since September 2015

Representing the Employer for construction project of staff accommodation for lulu group, manage the contractor and the consultant, a heading of internal team of civil, mechanical and civil engineers in addition to accountant assisting me in managing the project; Attending the site meetings, resolving technical problems and contractual matters, ensure progress of work is as per the construction program and within the budget at high quality, conclude the provisional sum items and control the variations through strict change control procedure, ensure works are done complying the Authorities regulations and applicable standards

project manager at Line Investments and Property
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2015 to March 2022

managing the project as Client’s representative

Project Director at Architectural Consulting Group-ACG
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2002 to March 2012

ACG is a multi-disciplinary consultancy company in design and implementation of development projects around the GCC region.
projects handled:
1- Twin Towers - Doha, Qatar - November 2011 - up to April 2012
Project Cost: QR 690, 000, 000
The project located at west bay-Doha. Land area is 16150 m2 and gross build up area is 160000m2. Consisting of three basements for services and car parking, three floors podium and 48 floors twin towers, one serve as offices and the other as Pullman hotel.
2- Mushrif Mall - Abu Dhabi, UAE - March 2008 - up to Nov. 2011
Project Cost: AED 740, 000, 000
The Mall is located at airport road. Land area is 45, 000 m2 and gross build up area is 185, 000 m2. Comprises of car parking at basement, state of the art Fish, Meat and Vegetable Market at ground floor and three floors retail shops at first, second and third floor with big food court and family entertainment area at third floor. Central area roofed by unique fabric tent supported by spider steel structure.
3- Marina Mall (Extn.1) - Abu Dhabi, UAE - April 2004 - up to March 2008
Project Cost: AED 500, 000, 000
The extension to the existing mall located on the Break Water with a total built-up area of 105, 000 m2 and comprises of 2 basement floors car parking, ground & first floor retail areas of department stores and other retail shops, roof with three big fabric tents and 30 nos. different size skylights, 400 m2 Ice Rink Skating, Street Theme with rain/ thunder/ lightning simulation. 110 m high tower with Viewing Gallery floor at level and restaurant with revolving platform. circulation areas and other facilities.
4- H.H. Sh. Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Palace Complex- Abu Dhabi, UAE - March 2002 to March 2004 (Construction Manager)
The complex consists of Main Villa (6 floors), Main Guest House (2 floors), Health Club, Marina Club, Main Gate, Equestrian Club, Stable, Shooting Range, in addition to different service, landscaping and roads works.

Project Manager at Al Aman Consulting Engineering
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 1998 to March 2002

This company is a consultancy firm in the design and implementation of development projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Reporting to Projects Director and managing the site supervision team of the following projects:
1- Construction of 200 House in Al Semha - Abu Dhabi, at cost of AED. 128, 000, 000.

2- Primary School in Remah-Al Ain, at cost of AED 18, 780, 392.

3- Construction of 40 House in Al Shawamekh-Abu Dhabi, at cost of AED 54, 200, 000.

Key roles & resposponsibilities:

- Responsible for administrating the contract including construction supervision.
- Managing the supervision team and coordinating with head office.
- Review/Comment/Approve shop drawings and materials submittals>
- Liaising with Client/Contractor and conducting weekly progress meetings.
- Monitoring closely work progress at site against time program.
- Administrating strict quality control and on-site health and safety procedures.
- Claims assessment and final account, liaison with Clint and Contractor concerning technical, contractual and financial issues.
- Prepare the handing over certificate along with the snag list.
- Check /Submit to the Clint close out documentation (as built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals and warranties).
- Prepare the final acceptance Certificate at the end of defects liability period.

Technical Manager at Bilfinger + Berger For Construction
  • Libya - Misrata
  • May 1995 to November 1998

BB is an international and one of the biggest multinational German companies specialized in engineering and contracting European company, based in Germany.
Reporting to the project Manager and managing the site engineering team at the site technical office of the project:
TS-35 Third Direct Reduction Model and HBI Material Dispatch System for Libyan Iron and Steel Company in Misrata, at total cost of US$ 158, 000, 000.
The project was an extension to the already established plant and was constructing the RC foundation on cast in site piles and erecting the steel structure plant units in addition to RC underground cable tunnel connecting the plant units.
Responsible for organizing the work in the office, filing/organizing the project’s drawings & documents in the technical office, drafting for some features, providing the site engineer with the necessary revised drawings, using B+B program for preparing setting out and tachometry for different structural elements, preparing monthly reports for executed material quantities & executed works to the head office and preparing for the site and Lab. test including the test result report.

Site Engineer at STATE ENGINEERING CO FOR CONSRTUCTION
  • Iraq
  • July 1993 to April 1995

This company is one of the biggest Iraq-based firm in the design and implementation of civil & industrial projects in Iraq.
Reporting to the Project Engineer and was responsible for supervising the works for part of the big-scale irrigation project:
Al Jaziera Irrigation Canal in Nineveh Province,
Construction of 30 km length and 40 m width irrigation lined canal includes; 5 RC Regulators each provided with lifting pump station. In addition to service roads on both canal sides and dynamic irrigation system serving the agricultural fields along the canal.

Responsible for construction supervision, Liaising with the Client / Contractor and conducting weekly progress meetings, following up company claims with the clients, managing Labor / plant / Equipment, managing for field tests, prepare daily progress reports, executing the works according to the project drawings & specifications.

Site Engineer at AL MUTASIM CONTRACTING CO.
  • Iraq
  • December 1989 to January 1993

Al Mutasim is one of the biggest construction companies in Iraq.
Reporting to the Project Engineer and was responsible for the site drainage & sanitary works and the relevant civil works of the project:
Childbirth & Children Hospital in Mesan, at total cost of USD 330, 000, 000.
The hospital consists of three floors childbirth building, two floors management building, two floors reception building including labs, x-ray rooms, operation halls, main gate, service building, plant room, internal roads & soft/hard landscaping and other facilities.

Responsible for construction site works, managing site Labors / Plants / Equipment, executing the works according to the project drawings & specifications. Daily Progress Report, material procurement, dealing with subcontractors, preparing monthly payment for the Client and Subcontractors interim payments.

Site Engineer at AMARA WORKS DEPARTMENT
  • Iraq
  • October 1985 to November 1989

Projects Handled: Several service and infrastructure construction projects; roads, stores, governmental buildings, primary & secondary schools, water supply systems including pump houses and drainage networks in Mesan province.
Responsible for:
- Preparing Tenders and supervising the work at site.
- Witnessing field/lab tests and analyzing the relevant results.
- Applying field quantum after the work is completed.
- Prepare the final financial settlement.

Education

Master's degree, Project Management
  • at Chifley Business School
  • November 2013

Master program in project management comprises of subjects; Project Management, Advanced Project Management, Business Law and Dispute Resolution, Leadership as Decision Makers, Economic Descision Making, Contemporary People Management, Financial Management, Management Prespectives and Engineering Risk Management

Master's degree, Business Administration- MBA
  • at University of Atlanta
  • May 2011
Bachelor's degree, Scince of Civil Engineering
  • at University of Basrah
  • September 1985

Specialties & Skills

Claims Management
Risk Management
Project Cost Control and Management
Construction Supervision
Project Management
Primavera
Microsoft Office (word, Excel and Project)
Auto Cad

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • Member
  • March 2009

Training and Certifications

Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Valid Until:
April 2009