SAMIR MEMAN, Senior Landscape ENGINEER

SAMIR MEMAN

Senior Landscape ENGINEER

ASPIRE ZONE FOUNDATION.

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, M.S.(Agriculture) in Horticulture & Irrigation. Awarded by GOLD MEDAL for having FIRST IN UNIVERSITY
Experience
24 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months

Senior Landscape ENGINEER at ASPIRE ZONE FOUNDATION.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2013

Major projects include;

 Design, Execution and Maintenance of RC track Project and New Energy center landscape.
 Design, Construction and Maintenance of Natural Training Football Pitch and Landscape at AL Saad Stadium.
 Design, Construction and Maintenance of FIFA Grade Artificial Turf Football Pitches at Aspire Zone.
 Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Trees of World at Aspire Zone.

Job Description:

• Preparation of Tender documents with specifications for the upcoming sports fields and landscape construction projects.
• Maintenance of the 13 natural turf training football pitches and three artificial turf football pitches at Aspire Zone.
• Prepare Tendering scope of works for sub contracts of Annual maintenance contract for different areas.
• Prepare and update KPI’s to monitor the performance of contractors
• Budgeting for the different projects as per scope of work & specifications.
• Performing the Technical and Commercial evaluation of the bids from different bidders for the management approval.
• Plan & Schedule the programs of works for the sports fields, landscape park areas and artificial turf in accordance with the Contract.
• Researching the different grass species and weeds species for the effective management of the turf areas at Sport City.
• Research the different native and exotic tree species suitable to the desert and extreme climatic conditions of the Qatar.
• Evaluate the performance of contractors as per the reports.
• Conducting Weekly meetings with the different contractors for efficient and effective communication of the Project progress.
• Conducting the inspections for the formal acceptance of the project deliverables and to ensure the final deliverables meets the quality required by the project
• Research the new products, chemicals, fertilizers, equipments, services, trends in the market to improve the quality and processes of the Landscape department
• Play an active role with the Infrastructure/Development teams to study the business case of the proposed projects to ensure they are suitable and compatible with the set Organization standards
• Coordinate and communicate with the stakeholders on the required modifications, works and alterations that impact the infrastructure and/or landscaped areas.
• Issue the Project Completion certificates and Certify the contractor’s invoices as per the contractual terms &conditions.
• Participate and implement company’s sustainability & environmental policies.
• Managing Safety in the Workplace. To check the contractor’s Risk Assessment for all operations involved in the maintenance Planting,
• Ensure all the Sports Fields and Landscape projects are completed as per the scope, within time and budget constraints and as per the requirements of the projects to ensure the good quality.
• Effective communication with all the stakeholders to engage with to know their requirements and expectations and adjusting strategies to effectively involve them in the interest of the projects and to meet the objectives.
• Coaching and mentoring the subordinates during the project work to improve their performance to achieve the project objectives.

LANDSCAPE ENGINEER at MINISTRY OF DIWAN OF ROYAL COURT AFFAIRS.
  • Oman - Zufar
  • My current job since May 2006

Design, Execution and maintainace of landscape and irrigation of ROYAL PALACES, ROYAL GARDENS, ROYAL FARMS, ROYAL VILLAS.Propagation of seasonals, trees, shrubs, grasses and Roses. Plantation and maintenanace of Royal Farm ( Guava, Fig, Anona, Coconut, Grape, Papaya, Orange, Lime and Lemon, Mandarin, Pomegranate, Avocado, Mulberry). Preparation of yearly budget, contract document, evaluation of performance of contactors. co ordinate with vendres- contractors GM, PM and Engineers - consultants. Monitering the projects in all stage of development for quality work. Preparation of handover and certification document. Nursery management. detail programme for plant protection - Insect pest and diseases management.

Landsacpe and Irrigation Engineer. at Greenfields Agriculture Co.
  • Kuwait
  • August 2003 to May 2006

Landscape and Irrigation Survey, Design, Installation and cost estimation of new landscape and automatic irrigation system and their maintenance, Hydro-culture, indoor Plant maintenance. Flower Arrangement, Propagation- Green House. INSECT PEST IDENTIFICATION and CONTROL in AHMADI TOWNSHIP ( IPM).
Active involment in construction of 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE for Landscape and automatic Irrigation and Earthwork.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE
  • India
  • December 2002 to August 2003

Head of Department of FLORICULTURE and LANDSCAPE, Conducted courses on NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND PROPAGATION TECHNIQUE, GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT, PRINCIPALS OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM, TISSUE CULTURE

FARM MANAGER at Green Gene Nursery.
  • India
  • March 2002 to December 2002

Drip and sprinkler irrigation to perennial orchards, manuring and fertilization to all fruit crops, control of pest and diseases, harvesting, handling of farm produce.Grafting and maintenance of ornamental plants.

Technical Officer (Occasional Visits) at DECCAN FLORA BASE
  • India
  • January 2002 to December 2002

Technical advice and calender of operation including propagation, cultivation, pest management, harvesting and packaging of NINE DUTCH ROSE CULTIVARS for EXPORT PURPOSE under 2ha GREEN HOUSE.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER at M/S AYERE IRRIGATION Pvt. Ltd.
  • India
  • January 1999 to December 2000

Surveying, Design, Installation and Cost Estimation of new irrigation system. Maintenance of Drip, Sprinkler, Mist, Fog, Micro Jet and Overhead sprinkler. Design- Cost Estimation- Construction of GREEN HOUSE -Glass House, Poly House, Shade House and Conservatories.

Production Supervisor at Priya Nusery
  • India
  • June 2000 to October 2000

Scheduling and execution of calender of operation of various intercultural practices. plant propagation techniques.nursery production, management and maintenance

Education

Master's degree, M.S.(Agriculture) in Horticulture & Irrigation. Awarded by GOLD MEDAL for having FIRST IN UNIVERSITY
  • at Dr.Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth
  • October 2002

Successfully completed Master Degree in Horticulture, have FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION with 90%marks. Specialized in Floriculture and Landscaping, Research on Floriculture and Growth Regulators along with Drip Irrigation.

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
  • at KONKAN KRISHI VIDYAPEETH, AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY,.
  • August 2000

Awarded by GOLD MEDAL AWARD, FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION, 85.10% marks. Vice Secretory of student council in university.

Specialties & Skills

Golf Course Management
Horticulture
Irrigation Design
Landscape Design
Design in Auto Cad Landscape and Irrigation
Computer- MS Office, Excel. Power point
Tissue Culture,Hydroponics Technique and Chemical Formulation
Plant propagation, Plant Protection, Operating of Butt Fusion and Electro Fusion Machine.
Photo Shop CS5
Google Sketch Up 3D

Languages

English
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Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
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Marathi
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