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samer abou kassem, Senior Construction Project Manager

samer abou kassem

Senior Construction Project Manager·Finesse General Contracting & Maintenance

Romania

Master's degree, Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 5 months

Senior Construction Project Manager

November 2016 - Present

Finesse General Contracting & Maintenance

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2016 - Present

UAE-based multidisciplinary contractor delivering civil, infrastructure, industrial, utility, and maintenance projects. The company is recognized for executing complex developments with a focus on quality, safety, cost control, and timely delivery across government and private sectors. Managed projects included infrastructure works, substations, water treatment facilities, aircraft hangars, landscaping developments, and maintenance portfolios.

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Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Project Manager

November 2014 - November 2016

High Class General Contracting

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

November 2014 - November 2016

A multidisciplinary construction contractor focused on delivering residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments across the UAE. The company specializes in high-rise buildings, residential communities, roadworks, and supporting infrastructure, with a commitment to quality construction, efficient project delivery, and effective stakeholder management. During my tenure, I managed projects including a 17-storey residential tower, multi-storey developments, villa compounds, and infrastructure works with a combined value exceeding AED 90 million.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Projects Manager

September 2005 - July 2014

Client-Side Project Management & Development Assignments | 2005–2015 (Bloom Holding and HH Sheikh Sa

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2005 - July 2014

Bloom Holding is a leading UAE real estate developer specializing in residential, hospitality, educational, and mixed-use developments, while the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan oversees strategic VIP, marine, hospitality, infrastructure, and real estate projects across the UAE and internationally. Working as a Client Representative and Project Manager, I was responsible for managing and delivering landmark developments including Marriott Hotel Abu Dhabi (Bloom Central), Brighton College Al Ain, Sheikh Saif Island Development, Sheikh Ahmad Island Development, H.H. Sheikh Saif Palace, Marbella VIP Palace in Spain, and major marine infrastructure projects. My role encompassed project governance, design management, procurement, contract administration, cost control, stakeholder coordination, risk management, quality assurance, construction supervision, and successful project handover while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality, confidentiality, and operational excellence.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Project Engineer

November 2004 - October 2005

Saleh Construction

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2004 - October 2005

Saleh Bin Lahej Construction LLC is a well-established UAE construction company specializing in high-rise towers, commercial developments, residential projects, and large-scale infrastructure works. The company is recognized for delivering complex developments through strong project management, engineering excellence, and a commitment to quality, safety, and timely execution. As a Project Engineer, I was involved in the delivery of major developments including a 52-storey tower project valued at AED 167 million, overseeing structural, architectural, and infrastructure works while coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and site teams. My responsibilities included construction supervision, quality assurance and control, progress monitoring, technical coordination, resource planning, safety compliance, and project reporting to ensure successful project delivery in line with client and stakeholder expectations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Site Engineer|

October 2003 - October 2004

Gulf Precast Concrete Co.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2003 - October 2004

Gulf Precast Concrete Co. LLC is one of the UAE’s leading precast concrete manufacturers, specializing in the design, production, transportation, and installation of high-quality precast concrete solutions for high-rise towers, commercial developments, residential projects, infrastructure, and landmark developments. The company has contributed to some of the region’s most prestigious construction projects through advanced manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise, and stringent quality standards. As a Site Engineer, I was involved in major projects including Dubai Mall Precast Works and a 48-storey tower development, managing precast production, logistics, erection sequencing, shop drawing coordination, quality inspections, lifting operations, dimensional control, and site installation activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and construction schedules.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

Heriot-Watt University

January 2015

January 2015

Master's degree, Management

United Kingdom

Master of Construction Project Management from Heriot-Watt University, providing advanced knowledge in project governance, strategic planning, cost and commercial management, procurement, contract administration, risk mitigation, leadership, and stakeholder management. The program strengthened my ability to lead large-scale construction, infrastructure, hospitality, marine, and real estate developments while balancing technical, financial, and operational objectives.
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University of Engineering and Technology-Peshawar

January 2002

January 2002

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a strong academic foundation in structural engineering, construction methodologies, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, infrastructure development, project planning, and engineering management. The program developed the technical and analytical skills required to successfully lead large-scale construction, infrastructure, marine, and real estate projects while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, quality objectives, and project delivery goals.
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Skills

AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
BIM
Expert
BIM
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
AUTOCAD
Intermediate
C
Beginner
C
Beginner
C++
Beginner
C++
Beginner
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
PRIMAVERA
Intermediate
PRIMAVERA
Intermediate
SURETRAK
Beginner
SURETRAK
Beginner
VISUAL BASIC
Beginner
VISUAL BASIC
Beginner
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
BIM
Expert
BIM
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

Urdu

Expert

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Romanian

Beginner

Memberships

engineer society of abu Dhabi

engineer

March 2007

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Survey Certificate
university of engineering and technology
Sep 2001

Training
Project management Program
Cambridge institute

Hobbies and interests

Passionate about diving, exploring marine environments, and outdoor activities that promote di

PADI Advance Open Water Diver Certification – Earned internationally recognized scuba diving certification, requiring practical and theoretical training in underwater safety, equipment management, emergency procedures, and dive planning.