Zaid Al-Chalabi

Mace Contractors Ltd, Abu Dhabi
Responsible for managing the construction works associated with Rehabilitation and Replacement of Existing Sewer Lines in Abu Dhabi Island for a Category D Project valued at 97, 819, 675 DHS including the replacement and rehabilitation of pipelines or new construction 28, 000 m, and construction of 160 new manholes and rehabilitation of 800 existing manholes
Responsible for the upgrade of Al-Salam Street and Abu Dhabi city ring road to M/S Samsung Corporation (JV-SSBD) project at a contract value 3, 105, 000, 000 DHS covering water and sewage
Execution of approximate 4Km length of sewerage line (200mmdia/1400mmdia) including manhole construction, pipe-laying, micro-tunneling, over pumping, dewatering, testing/commissioning to a value of 95, 000, 000 DHS
Execution of approximate 6Km length of water line (200mmdia to 1200mmdia) including chambers, pipe laying, testing/commissioning to a value of 64, 000, 000 DHS

Project Manager / Senior Site Agent on behalf of Department of Civil Aviation 2008 - 2010
Al-Naboodah Group Civil Engineering Division LLC
Responsible for managing the Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase II project on time and to budget involving the construction of the concrete structure of concourse 3 from basement (-17.150) to the arrivals level (+11.400); the construction of 20 Rotundas around the concourse and the extension of the CUC6 tunnel to concourse 3
Leading and advising on Site Quality and Health & Safety procedures
Responsible for preparing and finalizing Contract in conjunction with the Planning Department
Reviewing and approving Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Monthly Valuations
Planning and reviewing long term labour and plant resource schedules, and managing additional resources
Liaising with project staff, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial departments, Client representatives and statutory bodies to ensure effective communication, controls and reporting at all times and adherence to NOC conditions
Responsible for forecasting, monitoring and managing contract costs, resource allowances and controls
Authorisation and review of temporary and permanent material requisitions and overtime, leave and plant returns
Motivating and managing subcontractors schedules, training, safety, attendance, leave and pay
Ensuring timely submission of all information to all relevant stakeholders via meetings and reporting
Managing and actioning reports on Wastage, Productivity, Engineers Program, Plant Breakdown, Material Requisitions, Site Safety and Quality Manager reports
Initiated and monitored a Daily Plant and Labour Costing System
Dealing with any contractual issues in conjunction with Contract Management and Quantity Surveyors and all problem resolution on site including welfare or domestic issues affecting productivity
Positively promote the company image and encourage a culture of professionalism, excellence and continuous improvement within the project team
Ensure Project Close-Out is completed in line with company procedures
Support and promote strategic decisions made by senior management
Principal quantities involved 930, 000 m3 of concrete, 227, 000 ton of reinforcement steel and 650, 000m2 of formwork.
Contract Budget: AED2, 400, 000, 000 ($657, 500, 000)

Installation Engineer 2005 - 2007
Advanced Pipeline Services Ltd
Responsible for various installations and engineering responsibilities on various projects including:
Central Northcote Source Detection and Sewer Rehabilitation
Chastwood Source Detection and Sewer Rehabilitation

Site Engineer / Installation Engineer 2002 - 2005
JB Pipeline Services Ltd
Responsible for various installations and engineering responsibilities on various projects including:
Milford Takapuna Sewer Rehabilitation
Old Northcote Sewer Rehabilitation
Pukekohe Water main Upgrade
Nova Gas-East Tamaki
Penrose Power Station Sewer Rehabilitation