Zaki Zamzam

• Directed the successful delivery of contract obligations against key business metrics, provided leadership, guidance and support to project teams.
• Defined and set project specific delivery strategies and procurement methods, budget outlines, phases and key milestones, monitored KPIs and ensured strategic alignment of projects with corporate objectives.
• Managed interdependencies across projects and communication of information related to schedules, procurement, resources and risks for optimal outcomes.
• Elaborated project management plans, refined and improved processes, tools and techniques and ensured monitored scope, cost and schedule against baselines.
• Oversaw tender documents, pre-qualification and bidding process and provided support to client and project management team on tender evaluation and awards.
• Protected commercial interests, refined contract forms, negotiated contract terms and ensured opportunities are capitalized upon and risks mitigated.

• Provided contract administration under FIDIC for compliance with contract terms, project cost and time baselines and quality standards
• Formulated construction management plan, set communication protocols, chaired and led kick-off, progress and management meetings.
• Reviewed contractor programs to ensure sufficient level of detail to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the contract, allocated resources and cash flow, monitored progress and regularly assessed output.
• Reviewed and certified interim payments, variation orders, prepared substantial completion reports, issued taking-over and defect liability certificates.

• Initiated, planned, executed and delivered over USD 10.0 million worth of works incl. sub and super structures, envelope, finishes, electricals, mechanicals, etc.
• Set procurement strategies, negotiated terms of contracts with suppliers and sub contractors incl. payments and delivery schedules.
• Built and led project teams, assigning roles and responsibilities, setting interim and end goals and providing guidance and support.

• Led multidisciplinary teams for successful delivery of projects in the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors to agreed cost, time and quality targets.
• Defined project goals and agreed delivery terms with discipline leads and specialist sub-consultants, negotiated and agreed trade agreements, controlled and monitored progress to align with project timeline.
• Assumed ownership of projects profit and loss statement, ensured timely billing and credit control for optimal cash flow, budget forecast, margins & contingencies.
• Identified and attended to project risks, maintained and monitored risk register and ensured mitigation measures.
• Prepared technical and financial proposals for various business opportunities, assessed contractual and commercial risks and developed delivery strategies to meet client requirements.

• Provided technical support in the evaluation of capital projects, for compliance with IDAL objectives and local codes and regulations
• Reviewed and assessed conceptual design, feasibility studies and master schedules, drafted permit applications and decrees where applicable and followed up on project implementation budget and timeline.
• Set-up methodology for process and issue building permits by IDAL, developing application procedures and drafting related decrees.
• Contribute to the recovery report of investment sectors post to July 2006 Lebanon War, reviewing and proposing amendments to the Investment Development Law (360/2001) and its related decrees.

• Processed shop drawing and material submittals for interior design and fit-out works, including coordination of trades with other contractors and sub-contractors.
• Oversaw and tracked labor productivity, collected quantity take-offs and prepared related sections of payment certificates.
• Prepared baseline schedules for various fit-out projects, liaised with construction managers and site engineers, collected actual progress rates and updated schedules accordingly.

• Assisted in contract administration of construction projects on behalf of the Lebanese Army, assessed interim payment certificates with respect to quantities and quality of works as per contract terms and conditions.