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Walid Abla, Construction Manager

Walid Abla

Construction Manager·Overseas Trading and Construction Company (OTCC)

Lebanon

Master's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 39 years, 9 months

Construction Manager

January 2005 - Present

Overseas Trading and Construction Company (OTCC)

Sierra Leone

January 2005 - Present

OTCC is one of the largest civil contracting companies in Sierra Leone handling most of the prestigious
contracts in the country.

- Successfully manage, coordinate and supervise the construction process from the conceptual stage through final construction and handover to completion on a timely and economical basis.
- Coordinating and managing subcontractors, materials and equipment, schedules and contracts whilst maintaining client satisfaction and international standards of quality.
- Liaising with client senior management ensuring good relations are maintained throughout the project
- Enhancing the project QHSE procedures and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Generating regular and timely progress reports for review by the management

PROJECTS:

• 2006 Country Lodge Complex, Hill Station, Freetown, (Sierra Leone) Phase 1
• 2006 Construction of National Electoral Commission Headquarters, Free town
• 2007 Construction of Kenema Plaza Shopping Centre and Bus Park (Kenema)
• 2007 Rehabilitation of Njala University, Package 3 - Njala
• 2008 Construction of Moyamba Government Hospital, Moyamba,
• 2009 Rehabilitation of Njala University, Package 7 - Njala
• 2010 Rehabilitation of Bo Para-Medical School, Bo
• 2011 Construction of Sierra Leone Prisons Headquarters - Freetown
• 2013 Country Lodge Complex, Hill Station, Phase 2 - Freetown

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Construction Manager

February 2003 - November 2005

Sierra Construction System

Sierra Leone

February 2003 - November 2005

SCS is a medium sized civil contracting company operating in Sierra Leone and been responsible for the
construction of several big projects in the country.

- Ensured that the construction areas are constructed to international quality standards, agreed budget, schedule, and construction sequence
- Successfully coordinated & reviewed staff performance, ensuring compliance with Co. requirements.
- Coordinated with completions supervision to ensure successful handed over of completed work.
- Strong advocate for quality construction installations and ensuring that we construct the right way, the first time, in adherence to project and corporate quality assurance policies and procedures
- Implemented standard construction work processes, manuals, procedures, and systems

PROJECTS:

• 2004 Construction of Special Counts for Sierra Leone
• 2004 Ministry of Finance -Rehabilitation of Secretariat Building, Freetown

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Construction Manager

September 1986 - January 2003

J Mattar & co Ltd

Sierra Leone

September 1986 - January 2003

J Mattar is a key contracting organization that won and executed many civil and electro mechanical projects
in Sierra Leone.

- Managed the construction team creating an atmosphere of cooperation and team spirit.
- Responsible for various projects and for ‘end to end’ delivery to ensure quality & cost efficiency
- Conducted and documented all scheduled project meetings and progress status reports
- Executed the projects in line with the delivery schedule, contract specifications and conditions.
- Managed the construction & maintenance of temporary facilities, and ensured the employees well-being.

PROJECTS:

• 1986 Aberdeen Bridge and access road, Freetown
• 1988 Kissy Dock yard synchro lift, Freetown
• 1990 Yille mini hydro, Freetown
• 1997 Moawhars rehabilitation project, Freetown
• 2000 Milla Group Plastic Factory and cold store, Freetown

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University of Houston

June 1985

June 1985

Master's degree, Civil Engineering

United States

University of Houston

January 1983

January 1983

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

United States

Skills

Construction Management
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Construction Management
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Multicultural workforce Management
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Multicultural workforce Management
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HSE standards
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HSE standards
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Working under pressure against tight deadlines
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Working under pressure against tight deadlines
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Excellent Communication Skills
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Excellent Communication Skills
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Construction Site Management
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Construction Site Management
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
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Construction Management
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Construction Management
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Languages

Arabic
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English
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