Wael Kameel Ghaly, PMP, Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager (Member of Technical Core Team (TCT) - Middle East)

Wael Kameel Ghaly, PMP

Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager (Member of Technical Core Team (TCT) - Middle East)

HILL INTERNATIONAL

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Construction Project Management
Experience
27 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 11 Months

Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager (Member of Technical Core Team (TCT) - Middle East) at HILL INTERNATIONAL
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2007

Project:
Burj DAMAN at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Description: 60 story mixed use towers incorporating 5 star hotel, commercial/office, residential, branded apartments and penthouses, recreational/community floors, retail space, conventional/automated car park and a providing a total area of some 1.6 million square feet Gross Floor Area (GFA 148, 000 square meters) of accommodation; and a total Built-up Area of 3.2 million square feet (BUA 296, 000 square meters).

Client DAMAN REAL ESTATE CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD.
Contract Value AED 1.5 Billion (US$ 407 Million)

Project:
Marassi Al Bahrain

Description: 'Marassi Al Bahrain' is the highly distinguished urban project developed as a joint venture between Diyar Al Muharraq and Eagle Hills. Offering luxury hotels and restaurants, high-end residential apartment buildings, business centres, leisure and entertainment facilities, a harbor for cruise liners to dock, a central garden and a traditional Souq. The development covers over 190, 000 square meters of beachfront shopping, with the Mall as one of the major tourist attractions. The hotels, restaurants and cafés will provide spectacular views, surrounded by water and 1, 980 meters of sandy beaches.

Client EAGLE HILLS, Abu Dhabi
Contract Value AED 2.8 Billion (US$ 760 Million)

Project:
Zirku Island Infrastructure Program - Brown Field Project

Description: The program constitute of 7 projects: Zirku Jetty Extension
, Zirku New Staff Accommodation, Shore Protection, Service Area Sub Station Upgrade, New Ware House in Zirku, New Amenity Center, Renovation of Existing Amenity Center.

Project:
The Langham, Palm Jumeirah - Five Stars Hotel

Description: The project involves construction of a 5 star hotel comprising a basement level, a ground floor and 7 additional floors offering 323 rooms equipped with the latest amenities, all with a sea view and direct access to a private beach Located on the Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah. The hotel consists of two wings inter-connected with Sky Bridge and serviced with a Robotic Parking. The external works include Landscape, Water Feature, Swimming Pools, Kids Pool, Seafood Restaurant, Ramp to Main Entrance at third level and Boundary Walls.

Client DAS REAL ESTATE Co. LLC.
Contract Value AED 386 Million (US$ 100 Million)

Project Support:
 Dubai Parks and Resorts - Dubai, UAE.
 663 Villas, Mosques, Amenity Center - Ruwais, UAE.
 Rotana Hotel - Amman, Jordan.
 Bahrain International Airport - Manama, Bahrain.
 Social and Affordable Housing PPP Project - Bahrain
 The Wave Plaza Hotel - Muscat, Oman
 HAHC Hospitals Development - Kuwait

Duties:
 Develop, monitor and update Program/Project Master Schedule.
 Develop and maintain Project Specific Strategies, Programmes, Work
Plans, Procedures and Methodologies.
 Develop and maintain Project Management Plan (PMP) including
Communications Procedure & Change Control Procedures.
 Prepare RFPs for procurement of consultants and contractors.
 Develop and maintain Program/Project WBS.
 Value & Risk Analysis/Management.
 Forensic Delay Analysis.
 Analysis and response to EOT claims.
 Manage packages of employer direct contractors.
 Prepare Project Controls & Planning Philosophy.
 Prepare and submit Monthly Reports to the Employer.
 Develop and maintain project information management system.
 Prepare variance reports in reference to time and cost.
 Review Consultants/Sub-Consultants design Schedules/Reports.
 Review Main Contractor/Sub-contractors Schedules/Reports.
 Preparation/Evaluation the Cost & Time impacts of Change Requests.

Packages Planning Manager at Dutco Balfour Beatty & C.C.C. (Consolidated Contractors Company) JV
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2006 to February 2007

Burj Dubai Development, The Dubai Mall Project
(World largest shopping center
9 million sq. ft shopping colossus)
Duties:
 Planning, Scheduling, updating and monitoring the Projects Activities.
 Developing Revised Construction Programme including loading resources, financial implications and all relevant Contract requirements.
 Responsible about all Direct Sub-contractor Packages from the Planning Point of View
 Supervising and monitoring senior and junior planning engineers.
 Preparing Architectural Works Progress Summary for all trades & update the same for the management team on weekly bases
 Updating the master program in comparison to actual site progress and reporting progress to the Project Director and the Management Team
 Preparing Monthly Target Programme & Curves for Finishing Trades
 Progress monitoring and identifying the potential problem areas obstructing work progress and proposing plans for improvement
 Assessment of available Human & Plant Resources and preparing histograms for the successful completion of the projects and advising the management about the same.
 Risk assessment analysis, problem solving methods and preparing recovery schedules to mitigate any delays.
 Production rate analysis for the available resources and proposals for enhanced performances.
 Helping in Preparation of monthly & Weekly report for Project status.
 Confer with the Client, the Project Manager and the Consultant for all the Subjects Related to the Project and its Requirements.

Country Planning Manager at AL SHAFAR GENERAL CONTRACTING
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2005 to June 2006

 Planning, Scheduling, updating and monitoring the company Activities and Construction Projects.
 Responsible for developing Preliminary Construction Programme during the Tendering Stage. Upon award of Contract, developing and submission of detailed and comprehensive construction programme including loading resources, financial implications and all relevant Contract requirements.
 Supervising and monitoring senior and junior planning engineers.
 Updating the master program in comparison to actual site progress and reporting progress to the project director and General Manager
 Progress monitoring and identifying the potential problem areas obstructing work progress and proposing plans for improvement
 Assessment of available Human & Plant Resources and preparing histograms for the successful completion of the projects and advising the management about the same.
 Risk assessment analysis, problem solving methods and preparing recovery schedules for he projects running behind the Approved Programme of Works to mitigate any delays.
 Production rate analysis for the available resources and proposals for enhanced performances.
 Preparation of monthly report for the management for projects status.
 Confer with the Client, the Project Manager and the Consultant for all the Subjects Related to the Project and its Requirements.
 Advise all the Contractual Matters (Specialized in FIDIC)
 Preparing and Monitoring The Cash Flow Chart (S-Curve).
 Establish Claims For Time Extension with all Associated Costs.

Senior Planning Engineer & Contract administrator at DARWISH ENGINEERING EMIRATES
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • December 2002 to April 2005

Projects: High Rise, University, Roods & Bridges and Infrastructure
Duties:
 Planning, Scheduling, updating and Monitoring the company Activities and Construction Projects.
 Confer with the Client, the Project Manager and the Consultant for all the Subjects Related to the Project and its Requirements.
 Advise all the Contractual Matters (Specialized in FIDIC)
 Preparing and Monitoring The Cash Flow Chart (S-Curve).
 Analyze the delay and Prepare Mitigation Measures to get Work
Back on Track.
 Resource Allocation & Resource Management.
 Preparing Daily, Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports.
 Preparation for Material & Shop drawing Submittal Logs.
 Establish Claims For Time Extension with all Associated Costs.
 Review & Adjust Interim & Final Payments Prepared by the QS.
 Review & Adjust Variations & Day Works.
 Preparing Cost Estimates for Varied Works.
 Preparing Required Planning Documents for all the Tenders.
 Coordination with Sub-Contractors.
 Supervise the Site for Construction Works.

Senior Planning Engineer at SALEH CONSTRUCTION
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2000 to December 2002

 Planning, Scheduling, updating and Monitoring for company Activities and Projects.
 Preparation and Monitoring The Cash Flow Chart (S-Curve).
 Analyze the delay and its Causes.
 Resource Allocation & Resource Management
 Preparation for Material & Shop drawing Submittal Tables
 Payment Certificates & Variations
 Claims For Time Extension
 Preparing Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports

Planning and Cost Control Engineer. at ORASCOM Construction Industries OCI.(Onsi Sawieras&Co.)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 1996 to September 2000

 Planning, Scheduling, updating and Monitoring for company Activities and Projects.
 Preparation and Updating The Cash Flow Chart (S-Curve).
 Analyze the delay and its Causes.
 Resource Management
 Preparation for Material & Shop drawing Submittal Tables
 Preparing the Running Bills for Some Project
 Preparing Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports

Education

Master's degree, Construction Project Management
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • December 2014

Graduated with Distinction

Diploma, Managing Risk in Primavera Risk Analysis Rel 8.6
  • at Oracle University
  • September 2011

Managing Risk in Primavera Risk Analysis Rel 8.6

Diploma, PMP
  • at PMI
  • August 2010

Certified Project Management Professional from PMI

Diploma, PMP
  • at Cambridge Institute
  • October 2005

Project Management Programme – A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK 2004)

Diploma, Project Management Program
  • at The American University in Cairo (AUC)
  • December 1999

Project Management Program – Project Planning & Control Techniques

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Faculty of Engineering – Cairo University
  • July 1996

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Very Good With Honor Degree 82%)–“Structural Dep.” Faculty of Engineering – Cairo University July 1996.

Specialties & Skills

Project Control
Primavera P6
Project Planning
Risk Management
Effective Team Leader with Strong Leadership Qualities
Primavera P6, P3.1
Project Management Skills
Creative Skills- Expert.
Primavera Contract Manager 11.0 ( Expedition )
Microsoft Office software & the Internet
Excellent Managerial & Communication Skills
Extension of Time Claims

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

EGYPT ENGINEERS SYNDICATE
  • Affiliate Member
  • July 1996
SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS – UAE
  • Affiliate Member
  • September 2004
PMI
  • Member
  • November 2009
PMI
  • PMP
  • August 2010

Hobbies

  • Playing Soccer, Playing Squash, Swimming and Reading.