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Salem Akoum, Construction Manager / Site Engineer

Salem Akoum

Construction Manager / Site Engineer·Omniyat Developer

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 1 months

Construction Manager / Site Engineer

January 2010 - January 2019

Omniyat Developer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2010 - January 2019

• Report directly to the Senior Development Director and support strategic planning, execution control, and resolution
of technical and operational challenges on a daily basis
• Lead overall site construction activities for residential tower projects, ensuring alignment with approved design,
programme, budget, and quality standards
• Supervise and manage main contractors and subcontractors, monitoring manpower deployment, productivity, and
sequencing of works to maintain effective site operations
• Coordinate communication between developers, consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors to ensure
smooth workflow and timely decision-making
• Review, analyse, and update contractor schedules, monitor critical path activities, and implement recovery plans to
mitigate delays
• Track site progress from structural works through architectural finishes, MEP installations, testing, commissioning,
and handover
• Oversee quality control in coordination with consultants, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved
drawings, method statements, and industry standards
• Possess strong working knowledge of MEP systems including HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, drainage, electrical, ELV,
and building automation systems
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and integration of MEP systems with Civil Defence, DEWA, and other relevant
authorities
• Monitor installation of vertical transportation systems, façade works, and life-safety systems typical to high-rise
developments
• Manage fit-out and finishing works for high-end residential units, common areas, and amenities, ensuring premium
workmanship and luxury finish standards
• Lead site teams and enforce safety, productivity, and quality control across all work fronts
• Direct daily site activities, monitor materials, plant, and equipment, and ensure execution follows approved schedules,
drawings, and method statements
• Coordinate logistics, material deliveries, and vertical transportation planning in constrained high-rise environments
• Review subcontractor scopes, material submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Support commercial teams by verifying work progress, variation justifications, and claims related to site execution
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports covering construction status, risks, manpower, and look
ahead planning
• Identify construction risks early and implement corrective actions to minimise programme, quality, and cost impacts
• Liaise closely with consultants, clients, and contractors to resolve technical issues, manage change, and maintain
project momentum
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, quality standards, and Civil Defence requirements up to issuance of
Building Completion Certificate
• Lead snagging, de-snagging, and final inspections in coordination with consultants and authorities
• Support final handover of residential units and common areas, ensuring readiness for occupancy and client
satisfaction

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Lebanese American University

July 2010

July 2010

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Lebanon

Skills

CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS
Intermediate
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Native Speaker