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Rakan Al-Allaf, Civil Engineer

Rakan Al-Allaf

Civil Engineer·Pioneer of Experts Engineering Consultants

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 9 months

Civil Engineer

May 2014 - Present

Pioneer of Experts Engineering Consultants

United Arab Emirates

May 2014 - Present

Ensure that the performance of the work is strictly according to the plans and specifications
Ensure that all inspection will be according to the approved PQP, ITP, method statement and shop drawings
Responsible for the effective implementation of the Project Quality Control Plan, Quality Assurance Procedures, Method statement & Inspection Test Plans.
Report (NCR) when an observed defect is not rectified within two working days
Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc., and sign at the end of each day
Maintain the approved quality records/documentation on site for review and implementation. (Drawings, Method statements, ITP, PQP etc.)
Coordinate with the Mechanical Technician and arrange for sampling and testing of satisfactorily completed work, and quality assurance testing of suspect material
Report to the Quality Control Engineer any failure/defect that resulting from work executed by the Contractor or any other sub-contractor working on-site.
Maintain records of completed works for interim and final payment and as-built plans.
Assist the Resident Engineer as required and as directed in specific duties to be defined in accordance with the requirements of the project.
Keep, monitor and follow up as necessary and complete records concerning the execution of the works as required and directed by the Resident Engineer.
Monitor the actions on site of the Contractor(s) against the project specification and drawings and immediately notify the Resident Engineer if any non-conformities.
Extend the maximum possible effort to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and/ or delay.
Assist the Resident Engineer as directed in the review and forward to the Resident Engineer with any comments all submittals including contractor design drawings, shop drawings, materials and alternative proposals submitted by contractors.
Attend Site Technical Coordination Meetings to discuss Contractor(s) submissions, Shop Drawings and construction related matters.
Attend Progress Meeting with the Client, Contractor(s), Project Manager (Employer Representative) to monitor the progress of work against the approved program.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Site Engineer

April 2013 - May 2013

Sumer Contracting LLC

United Arab Emirates

April 2013 - May 2013

Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people.
Setting out, leveling and surveying the site.
Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications.
Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant.
Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.
Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect.
Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors.
Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
Preparing reports as required.
Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Design and Build International LLC -Dubai March 2012-March2013
Projects: Fitting out of villas and private offices in Um AlQuwain and Dubai

Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer

September 2011 - March 2011

Harman Contracting LLC - Umm al Quwain

September 2011 - March 2011

Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people.
Checking plans, interior design drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications.
Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant.
Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.
Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
Day-to-day management of the sites, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors.
Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
Preparing all BOQ and contract for all fit-out works.
Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Site Engineer

August 2010 - January 2011

Pan Atlantic Foundation Drilling Works

United Arab Emirates

August 2010 - January 2011

Subcontractor of shoring works ( 600 secant pile+ H beam) in Albateen, Abu Dhabi with SEDCO Main contractor
Subcontractor for piling works (center piles for GMC school project

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Trainee

- January 2010

Addnan Saffarini Consultancy

United Arab Emirates

- January 2010

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project manager

-

Private Villa on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayd road for Crown Prince of Umm AlQuwain. Special Villa with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, massage room etc

-

Job role:
Management

Education

university of sharjah

September 2010

September 2010

Bachelor's degree, Civil and Environmental Engineering

United Arab Emirates

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