Construction Project Director
Building co. BEST
Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the seamless functioning of all activities of the establishment encompassing the finance, human resource, business development, projects, planning, procurement, and QC departments.
• Managing all the activities of the project from inception to execution, leading to the handover of the project within approved schedule/cost & with good quality/safety, driving a focused execution strategy to achieve the project goals.
• Accountable for all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety performance, and risk management.
• Maintaining close liaison with clients, understanding their requirements and accordingly providing customized solutions/services, thereby maintaining complete client satisfaction and ensuring further collaboration.
• Coordinating with commercial department to float tender inquiries, preparing estimation of BOQ and proposal documentation, assisting in short-listing of tenders after techno-commercial meetings, and final selection of sub-contractors.
• Ensuring proper planning and monitoring of site activities to ensure progress as per schedule; taking effective corrective actions to arrest slippages with recovery program submitted for client’s approval if needed.
• Reviewing all contractual requirements and obtaining clarification on unclear issues including technical and commercial clarification
• Identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implementing action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for clients and the company.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to the project team by developing, integrating, and implementing strategies that maximize the efficiency of the project, to ensure delivery as per project Scope schedules and Budget
• Developing and implementing procedures, control systems for maintaining quality standards by streamlining processes and generating cost savings in operations.
• Directing and managing the provision of engineering and technical support to all functions throughout the life cycle of all projects.
• Establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with design and engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers and vendors, and government entities, etc. to support the business development strategy and plans.
• Conducting project review meetings, overseeing the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete progress reports for the perusal of top management and client.
• Monitoring team performance; grooming & mentoring potential team members to take up future leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the seamless functioning of all activities of the establishment encompassing the finance, human resource, business development, projects, planning, procurement, and QC departments.
• Managing all the activities of the project from inception to execution, leading to the handover of the project within approved schedule/cost & with good quality/safety, driving a focused execution strategy to achieve the project goals.
• Accountable for all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety performance, and risk management.
• Maintaining close liaison with clients, understanding their requirements and accordingly providing customized solutions/services, thereby maintaining complete client satisfaction and ensuring further collaboration.
• Coordinating with commercial department to float tender inquiries, preparing estimation of BOQ and proposal documentation, assisting in short-listing of tenders after techno-commercial meetings, and final selection of sub-contractors.
• Ensuring proper planning and monitoring of site activities to ensure progress as per schedule; taking effective corrective actions to arrest slippages with recovery program submitted for client’s approval if needed.
• Reviewing all contractual requirements and obtaining clarification on unclear issues including technical and commercial clarification
• Identifying project risks, developing risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implementing action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for clients and the company.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to the project team by developing, integrating, and implementing strategies that maximize the efficiency of the project, to ensure delivery as per project Scope schedules and Budget
• Developing and implementing procedures, control systems for maintaining quality standards by streamlining processes and generating cost savings in operations.
• Directing and managing the provision of engineering and technical support to all functions throughout the life cycle of all projects.
• Establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with design and engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers and vendors, and government entities, etc. to support the business development strategy and plans.
• Conducting project review meetings, overseeing the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete progress reports for the perusal of top management and client.
• Monitoring team performance; grooming & mentoring potential team members to take up future leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Led a team of employees with the responsibility of managing the execution of the construction projects and reviewing & approving project execution plans.
• Liaised with stakeholders throughout the project cycle and ensured project activities are well coordinated.
• Managed all the project activities and provided technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordinated with the site management team.
• Maintained on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel, and Contractor in the resolution of project issues.
• Ascertained client priorities and responded appropriately, through proactive communication with client representative on the day-to-day progress and issues.
• Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the contractor's activities are monitored and controlled as per design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Responsible to review & certify the monthly payments, variations & EOT
• Monitored the program frequently to review the progress and implemented corrective actions, whenever required.
• Represented projects at the review meetings and conferences and presented the project-related issues.
• Followed up contractual aspects of the work by quickly responding to the contractual letters-claims or variations.
• Ensured compliance to QA/QC plans and HSE plans in the execution of the project.
• Monitored progress of the works, maintained comprehensive records, and prepared thorough progress reports to appraise the top management.
• Coordinated the closing of projects as per the specs and up to the satisfaction of the clients.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversaw the functioning of engineers and supervisors of all projects, as the overall In charge of the project.
• Communicated and negotiated with all clients and customers on behalf of the company and made sure that all projects complied with contracts requirements.
• In the capacity of project manager, ensuring that all contractual/company and local authority requirements for Quality, Health Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements are complied with.
• Planned, developed, and managed Time, Cost, Resources, and Procurement parameters.
• Ensured project activities are well coordinated to meet stipulated requirements and all necessary permits are ready.
• Reviewed the specification and drawings and resolved any unclear issues.
• Managed stakeholder expectations by ensuring that the project is running as per the schedule and would be completed on time within the cost.
• Ensured all variation Items are immediately acknowledged and confirmed intentions to claim.
• Coordinated with HR department about recruiting plans, hiring, and training programs.
• Ensured all shop drawings and as-built drawings are produced, submitted for approval, and duly approved.
• Controlled and coordinated work with all subcontractors for safety, quality, progress and reviewed their payments.
• Ensured completion of punch list Items and projects Closeout & handover documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the oversight of projects from beginning to end to ensure their success.
• Developed and managed robust project schedules based on contract requirements to ensure on-time delivery of the program by identifying milestones and critical paths.
• Prepared and maintained project, stage, and exception plans as required.
• Identified and categorized risks and worked with stakeholders to mitigate risks that may impact the successful implementation of the program
• Met the financial objectives of the program by forecasting requirements; preparing program budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Acted as primary contact for program activities, led program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Monitored overall progress and ensured availability of resources and initiated corrective actions where necessary.
• Applied change control and configuration management processes during the project execution.
• Reported through agreed lines on project progress by way of highlight reports and end-stage assessments.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
• Construction Manager - Al Hamed Development and Contracting LLC. : Jun 2004 - Mar 2007
• Section Engineer - Untied Enterprises Co. &Masar C.C. (Joint venture) -Jordan: Jan 1996 - Mar 2004
• Site Engineer - Jindas Contracting Co. Jordan: Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
• Architects consultant - Rukn Al-Handaseh Engineering: Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
Bachelor’s degree of Science in Civil Engineering - Vladimir Institute of technology, Russia: 1993