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United Arab Emirates

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Uae

Roles & Responsibilities:• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while leading multi-disciplinary project teams throughout project phases from conceptualization till execution and handing over to the client.• Accountable for setting the internal budget for each project, while ensuring efficient allocation of resources to optimize the company’s profitability and consistently achieve project deliverables within assigned timelines.• Responsible for preparing technical and financial proposals based on received RFPs and organically growing the scope of existing projects by proving added value to clients.• Managing client relationship and ensuring regular reporting to executives regarding progress, budget and potential risks.• Setting procurement strategy with the client to yield the optimal results based on client requirements, budget and timeline.• Managing contractors’ tendering process including preparation of complete tender documents, pre-qualifications, technical and financial evaluation and assessment, recommendation to client, negotiations and award.Projects:KERRY Dry Blender Cell Factory, Jotun research laboratory and office, Philips office relocation, ALOKOZAY Group of Companies – Multi-Industry Facilities: Soap & Personal Care Facility, Plastic Manufacturing Facility, Tobacco Production Facility, Diapers & Wet Wipes Facility), ADMM-YAS Marina Circuit, Workshop Building – Maputo – DP World, Mars Factory.

Saudi Arabia

Roles & Responsibilities• Managed a portfolio of clients across public and private sectors such as Jeddah Municipality, Emirate of Makkah Province, Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company (JDURC), IKEA, Dallah Hospital.• Managed projects within set time frame and budget while meeting quality requirement and design specifications.• Handled different stakeholders (internal i.e. subconsultants, sub-contractors, different client teams. and external i.e. relevant authorities, landlord, etc) to ensure successful delivery of the projects.• Managed the procurement strategy and process along with the contractors to ensure timely delivery of critical equipment and material to meet project schedule.• Ran workshops and regular meetings with project parties for progress updates and resolving pending items.• Led contractual and financial negotiations with contractors and consultants for contract award, claims, variations.• Reported regularly to the client on critical project issues, risks, financial status and time schedule.Projects:King’s Walk ProjectSultan Galleria ProjectHaifa Compound ProjectIKEA Store Jeddah (Al Salaam Mall)Dallah Medical ComplexEquestrian Club Waterfront ProjectJeddah Waterfront Project - North CornicheJeddah Waterfront Project - Middle Corniche

ProjectsHaramain High Speed Railway (HHR) - Jeddah StationKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Meridien Towers - Makkah

Projects:Dubai International Airport Expansion: Concourse 2 & 3, Jumeirah Village: villas, Apartments and infrastructure, Buildings works of phase I development of Dubai world central project, etc.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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