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| Ref # |  | JS177527 |
| Year of birth | | 1953 |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Canada |
| Country | | CANADA |
Current Location/Address |
| Country | | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Main Nationality | | CANADA |
| Other Nationality | | IRAQ |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Architect | | 30+ |
| Project Management | | 30+ |
| Construction Manager | | 30+ |
| Designer | | 30+ |
| Civil Engineer | | 30+ |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Building and Construction | | 30+ |
| Civil Engineering | | 30+ |
| Executive | | 20 |
| Transportation and Logistics | | 10 |
| Transportation and Logistics | | 10 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Masters |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Masters or Higher | Architecture | University of London United Kingdom | 1983 |
| Degree | Architecture | University of Baghdad College of Engineering | 1975 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
Canadian Recognition of Bsc and Msc |
Computer Skills and Software Used |
| Knowledge of AutoCAD 2008 …ArchiCAD 6.5…Photo Shop . Full experience in Project Management Programmes Microsoft Project.2007, Sure Track Primavera etc. Windows and Office 2007, Aconex |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally | |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
| Earliest Start Date | | Given 2 weeks notice |
Ideal Next Job |
Project Director
Director Projects
Construction Director
Design Director
Director of Engineering
Senior Project Manager |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Not less than USD, 14.000 plus housing,family medical,afamily irtickets,schooling for my kids |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 37 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1975 |
| Name | | Bawadi,Universal Studios Dubailand |
| Job Title: | | Director Project Management Construction |
| Duration | | From : 2005 To: 2009 |
Summary |
BACKGROUND:
An outstanding capability in Design, Construction and Project Management of Real Estate Developments of Commercial/Residential & Hospitality Projects including infrastructure, Public Transport Systems, Master Planning by a high caliber professional, with strong managerial and technical skills, being of dynamic personality and self motivation to lead large multi complexes of Projects worth several billion US$.
Handled as a Project Director Dubai’s most prestigious projects which are Bawadi Project, Emaar Bawadi Joint Venture and Asia Asia Hotel the world largest hotel. Bawadi is the biggest hospitality area, including a 10km long hotel and shopping, entertainment, convention centers and residential zones.
A qualified architect with post graduate Master of Science degree in Architecture graduated from the University of London – UK 1983 with background incorporating more than 30 years of sound experience in the Architectural, Engineering profession and their related Building Construction Management in the Gulf region integrating managerial skills with professionalism. My good exposure to various International professional firms on the Executive Managerial Levels helped in gaining western knowledge and innovation.
An executive leader for Consultants and Cost Planners controlling their works and providing the necessary strategy and liaison with clients during the project’s development all attributing to an improved performance on the project development.
A skill in Consultancy and Project Management disciplines carried out to international standards for mega projects that comprise of Urban planning, Five Star Hotels, Commercial Malls, Multi Storey Towers conducting a comprehensive Design Review and Value Engineering procedures enhancing the efficiency and economizing the project’s cost from the initial stages till the complete construction implementation of the projects .
Extensive exposure to International Professional Consultancy Firms due to the demand on some technical or other professional services requiring western expertise lead to gain good experience and knowledge to handle to international standards any kind of project from the early start of design till the finish stage.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
Capability for Project Management of design and construction matters carried out to international standards, also having good experience for all Technical Engineering Management of any size of Project, from initiation of the project till the final completion.
COST CONTROL / BUDGETARY INTERFACE :
Involved in budgetary proposals and forecasts in keeping with the administration of contracts : Control of Time costs Variability ( Within Contract ) utilizing the latest computer programmes for this respect
VALUE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN REVIEW METHODOLOGY
Ability to assure that the Client has the best value for money and timely deliveries, never compromising product for quality.
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Wide experience in Project Management Programmes such as ProjectWise, Aconex, Microsoft Project 2007, Sure Track Primavera. Monitoring the planning and progress of Projects, and controlling their time and cost variables.
Also knowing MS Office 2003 and fair Knowledge of AutoCAD (Version 2008) ArchiCAD 6.5…
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Adopt efficient Technical Methodology on Project's Progress resulting in saving of time and reduction of costs – reviewing documentation (Drawings, Specifications & Upgrading the technical input of these documents and the Coordination of all Engineering drawings and Specification.
Net Results: Value assurance, reducing down time and increasing profits – implementing the cost measures in all instances.
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Work Experience |
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY ( in reverse chronological order )
UNIVERSAL CITY PROJECT- PROJECT DIRECTOR from May 2009 till Date
Handled as a Project Director Dubai’s most prestigious projects which are Universal City Dubailand (UCD) the first world class theme park to be developed in Dubailand, Dubai’s most ambitious Leisure, Tourism and Entertainment destination of Parks, Culture, Well Being, Sports, Shopping, Hospitality and Entertainment.
I have carried out the responsibility of developing the Master Plan final concept, Hotels of 900 rooms, Boulevard and area development of Universal City.
My role was leading the project teams during the project initiation, and direction of design and implementation for the site construction activities on various projects
BAWADI PROJECT- DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT ( Project Cost US $ 55 billions ) from May 2007 till May 2009)
As a Project Director responsible for the project management operations, leading of project teams, project initiation, direction of design and implementation of the construction activities on various projects within Bawadi, and for managing those carrying out project management assignments or support roles to promote efficient, profitable and effective service delivery.
I have established a Bawadi Project Management department and delivered the master plan, the TMP,the infrastructure, design and construction activities for Bawadi Project. This department supported the necessary requirements to manage Bawadi Project from the initial stages.My other responsibilities were for the necessary deliverables.
The list of the milestones that I handled are listed as follows:
• Directed the Designs for own development through outsourced consultants such Projacs, Mace, Aedas, Arup, Mott MacDonald for Asia Asia hotel and implemented the enabling on site activities for Asia Asia hotel.
• Managed the Joint Ventures and was leading the technical coordination with Emaar to proceed with the construction of Maysan Towers and the town home villas. A similar role was carried out with the other Joint Ventures, partners & investors developments
• Managed the design review for the various submissions made by private investors of Bawadi.
• Development of the Concept Master Plan of Bawadi including developing the Land Use Master Plan and part of the detailed/final Master Plan. I have also obtained the Approvals from the local authorities of Dubai Municipality.
• Developed the Transportation Master Plan, Developed the ROW’s plan , the Mass Transit System concepts and obtained the Approval from RTA for the TMP.
• Developed the concepts for our Bawadi sales offices including the construction of Bawadi site office
• Managed the enabling works for Bawadi (Desert Gate 1, Bawadi Residence & ROW’s)
• Prepared the Development Design Control Regulation and the development of the plot briefs
• In order to facilitate the efficient flow for Bawadi business, I have created processes and procedures to allow for the best practice to run the business within this department. The procedures and processes were already implemented during the work.
CLIFTON CONEY GROUP(ME)- SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT ( Project cost exceed 5 billion US $) From Jan 2005 till May 2007
Responsible for directing the design and construction of the various components of Dubai Sports City development and leading the consultants of the development from the project initiation, also directing of design and construction activities of the various towers of the project ( DSC development and Private owners) by carrying out project management assignments to promote efficient, profitable and effective service delivery. Also take responsibility for client management, and control of the project in conjunction with the other project team members.
I was leading Dubai Sports City Project with advanced project management skills and a track record of performance in independently managing projects of any value and complexity. I have managed various international consultants listed below:
Parsons- Master Planners
Africon- Transportation Consultants
Arif and Bintoak
GMP (German Stadium Consultant)
Godwin Austin Johnson Sports Academies
WSP MEP Consultant
Cansult Sub Consultant for Stadia
Hyder Consulting- Sub Consultant for the Canal
Schalsh Bergmmen- Structural Consultant for Stadia
Artec- Design Consultants
Diar Consult- Design Consultants
EC Hariis- Cost Consultants and Project Managers
Al Khatib and Alami Infrastructure Consultants
Mott MacDonald
SYSTEM CONSTRUCT- DUBAI-SHARJAH & ABU DHABI Senior Manager of Planning & Quality Control (Cost of the projects exceeds US. $ 100 million ). From Sept. 98 till Jan .2005
Leading more than 11 Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers & Supervisors managing the full Construction Operations , implementing Planning & Quality control methods and procedures whether for Pre-Engineered , Precast or Conventional Projects of commercial usage (Super markets, Showrooms ), Factories or Office Buildings dealing with clients such as SHELL , ENOC, PETROCHEM , ACER COMPUTERS , ETISALAT and DUBAI MUNICIPALITY designed and supervised by International & Local Consultancy firms
such as MOTT MACDONALD , PHB GROUP , W.S. ATKINS , RMJM , AL GURG , ARIF BIN TOAK in addition to many others.
Also I was involved of liaison with international firms such as PHB GROUP , MACE INTERNATIONAL & CLYDE AND CO. regarding the technical , contractual or legal aspects for various jobs handled by SYSTEM CONSTRUCT. Some of the many handled Projects which were constructed and handed over are outlined as follows :
ADPICO PROJECT IN ABU DHABI – Consultant RMJM
DUCAMEZ PHASE 2 IN DUBAI- Consultant AL HASHEMI
AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL IN DUBAI Consultant AL GURG
AUDI SHOWROOM IN DUBAI- Consultant ARIF & BIN TOAK
INTERCARE FACILITIES IN SHARJAH Consultant PHB GROUP
COMERCIAL CENTER FOR CO OPERATIVE SOCIETY IN SHARJAH- Consultant ALTERAZ
ACER COMPUTER FACILITIES IN JAFZA- Consultant WS ATKINS
SUPRA INDUSTRIAL FACTORY IN JEBEL ALI , Consultant W.S. ATKINS
DISCOUNT CENTER HYPER MARKET IN SHARJAH
SYNA DEVELOPMENT Consultants & Project Managers as Project Manager
( Cost US $ 80 ) From Sep. 97 till Aug. 98
In Charge of Design Coordination and Project Management for the Project of ABU DHABI GALLERIA- MARRIOTT HOTEL A Multi Storey Building comprising of Office Tower and Retail Commercial Complex with 279 Guestrooms and Suites 4 Theme Restaurants .Conducting Design Review and Value Engineering methods on Designs prepared by various Consultants and liaison with the Hotel Operator MARRIOTT and the Client .The various participating Consultants include
NOOR GROUP CONSULTANTS , Canada , UAE
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL U.K for FF &E of Guestrooms and Public areas
TREND FOOD SERVICES ( Kitchen Consultant) Canada
HANSCOMB ( Cost Consultant & Quantity Surveyor ) Canada , UAE
PROJECT MANAGER for RADISSON SAS JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL-
Dubai a 5 Star Hotel with International Standard comprising of 257 Guestrooms and Suites in Arabic, Scandinavian , and Oriental Style rooms with 4 Theme Restaurants and Food Outlets .
My role in addition to the participation at the design , construction and tender packaging of the project extends to the supervision of the various construction Contractors including the FF & E of the public areas,FF & E of the Guestrooms and Outdoor Landscaping
( Cost US $ 30 Million ) From FEB. 95 Till FEB 97
PROJECT MANAGER of DINA TOWER ABU DHABI – A 25 Storey Commercial & Residential Building for H .H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak. Leading a staff of Engineers on the Project Management including Design Review tasks and Construction implementation roles in addition to Client 's Representation .
( Cost US $ 22 Million ) From SEP. 92 till JAN. 95
COORDINATOR in the Project Management of KHALIDIYA COMPLEX a Residential Commercial Complex with 3 Towers 15 Storey each
( Cost US $ 25 Million ) From JAN. 93 till JAN. 95
COORDINATOR in the Project Management of the PALACE of H.E. SHEIKH AHMED BIN HAMED ABU DHABI.
( Cost US $ 2 Million ) From JUN. 94 till JAN. 95
MAKIYA ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY – ABU DHABI & DUBAI
PROJECTS MANAGER Overviewing Design, Technical Documentation , Supervision of manifold projects including POLICE OFFICER 'S CLUB , NATONAL COSULTATIVE COUNCIL. And other projects.
RESIDENT ARCHITECT for OLD DIWAN AL AMIRI
PROJECT MANAGER for H .H. SHEIKH ZAYED AL NIHYAN PRESIDENTIAL COURT COMPLEX which includes INTERIOR DESIGN and REMODELLING .
( Cost US $ 18 Million)
Worked Successfully on PWD Projects in ABU DHABI
SENIOR ARCHITECT Design and Supervision of H. E. Sheikh Suroor Palace in Al Ain Commercial apartment building in Abu Dhabi For Al Dhahiri .
( Cost US $ 4 million).
RESIDENT ARCHITECT Restoration Development of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House in Shandaghah Dubai being an Old Historical Building Restored to the Traditional ambiance by salvaging the old materials and reforming missing details based on survey of historical & traditional sites on UAE .The project was awarded the Golden Shield in 1987
The above works from NOV.83 till AUG.92
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING GROUP - ABU DHABI
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Design Coordination & Supervision of Guest House for H.E Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed , Large Duplex Apartment Building , 9 storey Commercial Building , 7 Storey Al Ain Sports Building,
10 storey Residential and Commercial Building .
( Cost US $ 18 Million ) from FEB. 81 till SEP. 82
STATE CONSTRUCTIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY
BAGHDAD – IRAQ
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER of PANORAMA PROJECT in BAGHDAD Designed by M & R INTERNATIONAL ( Brussels)
Design And Supervision of NEW UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD PROJECT
Phases 3,4,5 Designed by Renown Walter Groupius
The project was Constructed in joint Venture with TAYLOR and WOODROW INTERNATIONAL . UK
Further Handled projects as coordinating architect on the PROJECTS OF UNKNOWN SOLIDER AND PLANNING COMPLEX in Baghdad .
(Cost US $ 70 ) From JUN. 77 Till JAN. 80
MAKIYA ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS BAGHDAD
Junior Architect : Design of a Bank Building , Office Building and a Guest House
REFERNCES & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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Last Updated on 21-Feb-11
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