Suheir Majdalawi, associate infrastructure engineering specialist

Suheir Majdalawi

associate infrastructure engineering specialist

Ramboll

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineer
Experience
30 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 7 Months

associate infrastructure engineering specialist at Ramboll
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2017

Job Description: Ø Leading and managing Infrastructure projects starting from master planning and up to issue for construction documents. Infrastructure includes (wet utilities, dry utilities, roads, District Cooling, Estidama, environmental …etc.) Ø Project management through project stages, project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and control and project closure. Ø Business development through client representative, proposal budgeting/Cost & resources management Ø Lead / contribute to technical workstreams Ø Assist and review variation orders based on design understanding and contract review Ø Contract negotiation Ø Resources and budget management
Projects: Ø Makers District, Al Reem Island Phase 1 - IMKAN - Abu Dhabi Ø Al Gurm Infrastructure - Phase 2 - Al Dar - Abu Dhabi Ø Abu Dhabi Airport Stormwater - ADAC- Abu Dhabi Ø Oil &Gas Infrastructure - ADNOC - Abu Dhabi & UAE Ø Stormwater Mitigation Design - ADNOC - Fujairah-UAE Ø Detailed Master Plan, Tender Infrastructure Docs. - Firdaus Sobha-UAQ-UAE Ø Remediation and Reclamation of Waste Dumpsite and Landfills in the UAE -UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), UAE Ø Media Zone Authority Expansion- RMJM - Yas South - UAE Ø Infrastructure design at Das Island -ADGAS, UAE Ø Lagoons Rehabilitation - GAMEP, KSA Ø Bahrain International Airport Infrastructure - ADP Ingeniere (Dubai Branch), Bahrain Ø ADGAS OWS Refurbishment -ADGAS, UAE

associate infrastructure engineering specialist at Ramboll
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2017

Job Description: Ø Leading and managing Infrastructure projects starting from master planning and up to issue for construction documents. Infrastructure includes (wet utilities, dry utilities, roads, District Cooling, Estidama, environmental …etc.) Ø Project management through project stages, project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and control and project closure. Ø Business development through client representative, proposal budgeting/Cost & resources management Ø Lead / contribute to technical workstreams Ø Assist and review variation orders based on design understanding and contract review Ø Contract negotiation Ø Resources and budget management
Projects: Ø Makers District, Al Reem Island Phase 1 - IMKAN - Abu Dhabi Ø Al Gurm Infrastructure - Phase 2 - Al Dar - Abu Dhabi Ø Abu Dhabi Airport Stormwater - ADAC- Abu Dhabi Ø Oil &Gas Infrastructure - ADNOC - Abu Dhabi & UAE Ø Stormwater Mitigation Design - ADNOC - Fujairah-UAE Ø Detailed Master Plan, Tender Infrastructure Docs. - Firdaus Sobha-UAQ-UAE Ø Remediation and Reclamation of Waste Dumpsite and Landfills in the UAE -UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), UAE Ø Media Zone Authority Expansion- RMJM - Yas South - UAE Ø Infrastructure design at Das Island -ADGAS, UAE Ø Lagoons Rehabilitation - GAMEP, KSA Ø Bahrain International Airport Infrastructure - ADP Ingeniere (Dubai Branch), Bahrain Ø ADGAS OWS Refurbishment -ADGAS, UAE

Projects Manager / Infrastructure Design Manager at AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2015 to January 2017

Held the position of Projects Manager, Gravity System Lead, the scope of services /key responsibilities included:

 Managing and leading the Wet Utilities Design (Potable Water, Storm Water, Main irrigation Networks, Sewerage networks as well as Firefighting)
 Controlling the progress of the Roads design, Electrical (MV and LV), Electrical Sub-Stations (11 KV & 33 KV) at some projects
 Controlling the progress of the landscaping ( Soft and Hard )design
 Coordination / Technical meetings with client and end-users
 Weekly, monthly and progress reports
 Budget Control
 Invoices and Variations
 Estimating & Proposals
 Resources Management
 RFPs, Methodologies and Commercial

PROJECTS:

 Yas Acres . Aldar
 ANSAM- Aldar
 Ghayathi development - WRM
 Taweelah - Petro
 MAYAN - Aldar
 Mall of Oman - MAF
 Al Jazeerah Mall - MAF
 Jabel Ali Storm and Sewerage - DM
 Maraasi development - Bahrain Municipalities
 Hail development - KSA
 Several Proposal for various authorities

Head of Utilities Section at JACOBS
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2011 to May 2014

has a strong experience of managing, controlling as well as planning the projects to meet the clients' requirements in term of budget, time and quality.

has an extensive years of experience and knowledge in civil utilities works. She has lead several Infrastructure projects in the UAE and has dealt with various Authorities, Agencies and clients.

has an extensive experience in designing field for Potable Water, Sewerage Networks (gravity & pressurized), Hydrology studies and hydrulic design of Storm Water Networks, Main Irrigation Networks as well as Fire Fighting Networks and the related components.

has been approved by Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company - ADSSC as Team leader for many projects. the long years of experience specially in the UAE gave her strong knowledge and understanding of the projects sequences as well as the country Procedures.

She is familiar with the UAE Authorities and International Standards. She has dealt with ADSSC, ADDC, PRFD, TPD, ADCD, ADM, DoT, UPC, ADNOC, ADMA-OPCO, ZADCO, ADCO and other Authorities / Agencies within Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

She is familiar with the Master Planning Design as per UPC requirements as well as Architectural requirements.


Held the position of Head of Utilities Section, the scope of services /key responsibilities included:
 Managing and leading the Wet Utilities Design (Potable Water, Storm Water, Main irrigation Networks, Sewerage networks as well as Firefighting)
 Reviewing the Pump Stations mechanical and electrical design for (Potable Water, Irrigation Network and Firefighting)
 Managing and leading the preparation of specifications, BOQs and tender technical and comericial evaluations
 Controlling the progress of the Roads design, Electrical (MV and LV), Electrical Sub-Stations (11 KV & 33 KV) at some projects
 Controlling the progress of the landscaping ( Soft and Hard )design
 Controlling the progress of the Architectural design ( Layouts, Sections, Elevations, Panoramic ...) at some projects
 Controlling Estidama progress for Pearl-2 as per client requirements
 Preparing EPC documents for MBBR Sewerage Treatment Plant
 Preparing EPC documents for Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant
 Coordination / Technical meetings with client and end-users
 Weekly, monthly and progress reports
 Budget Control
 Invoices and Variations
 Estimating & Proposals
 Resources Management


PROJECTS:

• Contract AD0027 Storm Water for Khalifa City B. ADM
• DAS Island Urban Master Plan (Sewerage, Potable Water, Fire-Fighting, irrigation and Storm water). ADMA-OPCO
• Zirku Airport Maintenance Hangar & Associated Works on Substation-1 (Sewerage, Potable Water, Fire-Fighting, irrigation and Storm water). ZADCO
• Explosive Storage Facilities - Western Region (Sewerage, Potable Water) - ADNOC
• Bab Buhasa - Westren Region (Sewerage, Potable Water) - ZADCO
• Design & Construction Supervision Consultancy Services for Dualling of Al Muqatara Himeem Road (E-65) (Hydrology studies and hydrulic design of Storm Water, Culverts). DOT
• Internal Roads in Various Locations in Al Ain, Stage 18 (Storm water System). AAM
• Engineering Services for Infrastructure Master Plan for Bu Hasa Field (Sewerage Water, Fire Fighting, Irrigation and Storm water) ADCO
• Engineering Services for NEB Infrastructure Expansion (Sewerage Water, Fire Fighting, Irrigation and Storm water). ADCO
• Wildlife Sanctuary (Sewerage, Water, Fire Fighting, Irrigation and Storm water). ARAMCO

Senior Team Leader at CansultMaunsell - AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2006 to July 2011

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Held the position of Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Team Leader, the scope of services /key responsibilities included:.
 Managing and leading the Wet Utilities Design (Potable Water, Storm Water, Main irrigation Networks, Sewerage networks as well as Firefighting).
 Managing and leading the preparation of specifications, BOQs and tender technical and comericial evaluations.
 Coordination Meetings with Clients and Utility provider authoritie.
 Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design reports.
 Pump Station (Head, Flow and Power Demands).
 Tender Documents (Plans, Profiles, Standard Drawings, Specifications, Bill Of Quantities).
 Follow up with Town Planning Department for routes approval.
 Tender analysis report.
 Technical evaluation report.
 Financial analysis report.
 Coordinate between Abu Dhabi Authorities (ADSSC, ADDC, ADWEA, PGD, ADNOC…), Consultants and Contractor.
 Prepare project time schedule.
 Site Assessment and Infrastructure Report based on the surveys, investigations and data collected.
 Abu Dhabi Authorities to obtain connection approval for various utilities.
 Demolition Tender Documents.

PROJECTS:

• Contract O-1191(Abu Dhabi-Bahya, Sader, Shahamah, Shawamekh & Shamkha). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract Z31, Z36 & Z36/01 (Abu Dhabi -Mohammed Bin Zayed City). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract Mohammed Bin Zayed City - Phase-1. ADM- ADSSC
• Contract SH-7 & SH-12 (Abu Dhabi -Al Shawamekh). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract O-1484 (Abu Dhabi -Etihad Towers). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract F1 & F2 (Abu Dhabi -Mafraq). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract 659 (Abu Dhabi -Samha). ADM- ADSSC
• Contract ICAD-PS-17. ZONESCORP- ADSSC
• ADSSC Miscellaneous Projects.
• Al Khore - (Qatar-550 Ha of developments). QATAR
• Al Reem Island- (Abu Dhabi). TOMOUH
• Al-Sowah Island - (Abu Dhabi - 54 Ha of developments).MUBADALA
• Former Site of Public Works Departments- (Abu Dhabi) PWD
• Energy Capital- (Abu Dhabi). ZONESCORP
• Hamim Resort - (Abu Dhabi- Liwa). TDIC
• Al Mafraq Hotel development- (Abu Dhabi).TDIC
• Al Ain Al Fayda
• Zayed University.
• Abu Dhabi Sewerage Tunnel - ADSSC
• Khalifa Port Industrial Zone (KPIZ).
• Baniyas and Wathba Masterplan - UPC
• Motor World

Project Engineer at KEO International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2002 to October 2006

KEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS UAE, PROJECTS DESIGN ENGINEER/COORDINATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Held the position of Design Engineer up to Senior Design Engineer and coordinator Engineer, the scope of services /key responsibilities included:.
 Hydraulic design for Sewerage Networks (Gravity and Force main).
 Hydraulic design for Storm Water Networks.
 Hydraulic design for Main Irrigation pipelines.
 Design of Huge Community Septic Tanks and Soak-away.
 Design of headwall outfall structures.
 Design of Storm Water Detention Bond.
 Prepare Tender Documents (Plans, Profiles, Standard Drawings, Specifications, Bill Of Quantities).
 Follow up with Town Planning Department for routes approval.
 Tender analysis report.
 Technical evaluation report.
 Financial analysis report.
 Coordinate between KEO offices in Dubai, Kuwait and the contractor (Shangrila Hotel).
 Preparing coordination drawings for the all utilities (Water, Fire Fighting, Electrical, Etisalat…..).

PROJECTS:
• Delma Island (Abu Dhabi- Western Region) ADM
• Ghayathi (Abu Dhabi-Western Region) ADM
• Liwa (Abu Dhabi-Western Region). ADM
• Shuweihat-transmission scheme at Marfa (Abu Dhabi-Western Region).ADM
• Madinat Zayed (Abu Dhabi- Western Region).ADM
• Khartoum (Sudan).
• Shangrila Hotel & 155 villas (Abu Dhabi-Design and Construction). AL JABER
• Mohammed Bin Zayed City (Abu Dhabi- Mussafah). ADM

Design Engineer at HYDER CONSULTANT
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2001 to October 2002

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Held the position of Design Engineer., the scope of services /key responsibilities included:.
 Design sewer network. Design Engineer ADSSC
 Cost estimate and quantity surveyor for sewer projects. Design Engineer.

Design Engineer at DORSCH CONSULTANT
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 1997 to July 2001

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

On the this period, Suhair held the position of Design Engineer., the scope of services /key responsibilities included:.
 Hydraulic design for Main Irrigation pipelines, Sewerage and Storm water networks. Design Engineer
 Prepare Tender Documents (Plans, Profiles, Standard Drawings, Specifications, Bill Of Quantities). Design Engineer
 Follow up with Town Planning Department to obtain routes approval.
 Preparing coordination drawings for the all utilities (Water, Fire Fighting, Electrical, Etisalat).

PROJECTS:
• Al Katem (Abu Dhabi). ADM
• Khalifa Extension (Abu Dhabi). ADM
• Bani-Yas (Abu Dhabi). ADM

Cost Estimate and Quantity Surveyor at AL-FADDA CONTRACTING COM, ABU DHABI
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 1995 to August 1997

Responsibilities included:

The major Design points of the works were as followings:

Cost estimate and quantity surveyor for towers, small buildings and villas.
Cost estimate and quantity surveyor for public working department projects.

Design Engineer at AL-AALY CONSULTANT
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 1994 to May 1995

The major Design points of the works were as followings:

Structural design for small buildings and villas.

Design Engineer at ARAB CONSULTANT GROUP
  • Palestine - Gaza Strip
  • November 1992 to February 1994

Responsibilities included:

The major Design points of the works were as followings:

Hydraulic design for the sewer and storm network.
Structural design for small buildings.
Supervision engineer for Gaza municipality project (slaughter house).
Cost estimate and quantity surveyor for structural projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineer
  • at Engineering
  • October 1992

Specialties & Skills

Irrigation
Hydraulic Design
Profiles
Planning
Infrastructure
Managing Projects

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Gaza Engineering Committee
  • Engineer
  • November 1992