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Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

In charge of the delivery of the Hafeet Rail Program. The first cross border railway in the GCC, connecting Abu Dhabi in the UAE to Sohar Port in Oman.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for managing a team of 50 staff, and 5 different departments (Engineering; Construction; Systems & R.S.; Integration; Projects Control) in charge of the delivery of:• Stage 2: A 4 Bn Euros Mixed traffic Railway Programme crossing the UAE, from the Saudi Arabian Border up to Fujairah, including several branches and freight facilities.Program successfully delivered on time and on budget. Currently under handing over.• Passengers Services: a 1.8 Bn Euros program. Building… Show more Responsible for managing a team of 50 staff, and 5 different departments (Engineering; Construction; Systems & R.S.; Integration; Projects Control) in charge of the delivery of:• Stage 2: A 4 Bn Euros Mixed traffic Railway Programme crossing the UAE, from the Saudi Arabian Border up to Fujairah, including several branches and freight facilities.Program successfully delivered on time and on budget. Currently under handing over.• Passengers Services: a 1.8 Bn Euros program. Building up over stage 2, consist of 10 new passengers’ stations and 3 additional rail links into the cities’ centres, with a design speed of 200km/h. Design completed and under implementation.• High-Speed Railway network: connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai and Sharjah, as well as to Al Ain. A 15 Bn Euros program, currently at preliminary engineering stage.• Abu Dhabi LRT: 9km of tramway crossing the city center of Abu Dhabi, a 0.5 Bn Euros project, currently at preliminary engineering stage. Show less

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for all D&B Civil & Track Packages in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (packages 2A; 2B; 2F1 & 2F2), and supporting the overall implementation of the AED 15.2Bn Stage 2 Freight Rail Programme from the Saudi Arabian Border through the Emirates to the Gulf of Oman.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for the delivery of Package 2B in Abu Dhabi. A 633 Million € greenfield railway Project - 222km of a new double line (mixed traffic – max speed: passengers 200km/h and freight 120km/h) with 17 rail bridges, 16 Overpasses and 42M m3 of earthworks. PMC: Egis; Engineer: Jacobs; Contractor: CRCC/Ghantoot

Egypt

Project Manager of the Client’s Representative Team (PMC), responsible for managing a team of 150 engineers, for the Design Review, Construction Supervision and Commissioning stages.The "10th of Ramadan" Light Rail Project is a 1,3 Billion € greenfield Project in Cairo. for the construction of 65km of a new electrified double line (max speed 120km/h) with 11 stations and a main depot, including the supply of the rolling stock.

Ethiopia

Deputy Project Manager / Construction Manager, responsible for directly managing a team of 30 engineers, for the supervision of all construction activities, as the Client's Representative (PMC).The Awash-Weldia Railway Project – a 1,5 Billion Euros greenfield Project, consisted on the construction of 391km of a new electrified railway line (mixed traffic – max speed 120km/h) with 10 stations, 14 tunnels, 56 bridges, 10 Overpasses, 58M m3 earthworks and 426km of trackworks (including… Show more Deputy Project Manager / Construction Manager, responsible for directly managing a team of 30 engineers, for the supervision of all construction activities, as the Client's Representative (PMC).The Awash-Weldia Railway Project – a 1,5 Billion Euros greenfield Project, consisted on the construction of 391km of a new electrified railway line (mixed traffic – max speed 120km/h) with 10 stations, 14 tunnels, 56 bridges, 10 Overpasses, 58M m3 earthworks and 426km of trackworks (including sidings and depot lines). Show less

Mozambique

Deputy Project Manager / Chief Field Engineer of a 150 staff team, responsible for managing all WP site supervisors in what refers to all technical and quality issues. Also responsible providing technical guidance to all contractors The Nacala Railway Corridor (Sections 6 and 7) budgeted around 1 Billion € Project consisted on the rehabilitation of 500km of heavy haul railway line and the construction of 130km of new railway realignments, crossing loops and station by-passes, the… Show more Deputy Project Manager / Chief Field Engineer of a 150 staff team, responsible for managing all WP site supervisors in what refers to all technical and quality issues. Also responsible providing technical guidance to all contractors The Nacala Railway Corridor (Sections 6 and 7) budgeted around 1 Billion € Project consisted on the rehabilitation of 500km of heavy haul railway line and the construction of 130km of new railway realignments, crossing loops and station by-passes, the rehabilitating of 30 existing bridges and the construction of 10 new railway bridges.In parallel I was responsible for putting forward, managing and reviewing a new design on almost 85% of the original assets achieving reductions of more than 30% of the general contractual quantities, providing safer construction solutions and reducing the estimated construction schedule.On a first stage I was a Resident Engineer responsible for managing a construction supervision team for the greenfield works (track, bridges, earthworks and drainage); Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Responsible for the Technical and Contractual Management of the Design Review teams (pre-Detail Design and Detail Design stages) and, in close collaboration with ELOS international consultants, ensuring the integration of all technical principles, RAMS analysis and contractual criteria that ensured the operation and maintenance of the future high speed line.The Project called: PPP1 HSR - Poceirao - Caia was a DBFO 1.4 billion € contract for the construction of 170km of HS double line… Show more Responsible for the Technical and Contractual Management of the Design Review teams (pre-Detail Design and Detail Design stages) and, in close collaboration with ELOS international consultants, ensuring the integration of all technical principles, RAMS analysis and contractual criteria that ensured the operation and maintenance of the future high speed line.The Project called: PPP1 HSR - Poceirao - Caia was a DBFO 1.4 billion € contract for the construction of 170km of HS double line (max speed of 350km/h), 90km of freight conventional line and a passenger station. The total works included 45M m3 of earthworks, 35 bridges/viaducts and five motorway and three rail interchanges, 106 road overpasses / underpasses and 340 hydraulic passages or box culverts, 3 Substations, a Maintenance Yard and 3 technical stations. Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Project Manager for the Technical Proposals (GRIP 4) of ELOS Consortium for the HSR - PPP Tenders, launched by the Portuguese Authorities.PPP1 - 1.4 Bn € proposal and BAFO to DBFO 170km of High Speed double line (max speed of 350km/h), 90km of freight conventional line, passenger station, 35 viaducts and maintenance yard - contract awarded;PPP2 - 2.5 Bn € proposal to DBFO 40km stretch of High Speed Line and maintenance yard, 30 km of Conventional Railway and commercial station… Show more Project Manager for the Technical Proposals (GRIP 4) of ELOS Consortium for the HSR - PPP Tenders, launched by the Portuguese Authorities.PPP1 - 1.4 Bn € proposal and BAFO to DBFO 170km of High Speed double line (max speed of 350km/h), 90km of freight conventional line, passenger station, 35 viaducts and maintenance yard - contract awarded;PPP2 - 2.5 Bn € proposal to DBFO 40km stretch of High Speed Line and maintenance yard, 30 km of Conventional Railway and commercial station, 15km of an Highway and 20km rail link to future airport. All combined in a 9km double deck bridge, over Tagus River. Show less

Portugal

- Engineering Manager of a new road link (6km) between Setubal Harbour and A12 Highway, Portugal;- Responsible for Tender Process elaboration, Design Interface managing, Bid analysis and negotiation phase for a new private hospital of José Mello Group, in Porto city, Portugal;- Analysis of the Engineering technical documents for the future High Speed Rail PPP Tenders, issued by RAVE;

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Responsible for the Engineering and Contractual Management (GRIP 2 and 3 stages) of various Railway Projects and Studies, in Brisa and Holland Railconsult consortium for Managing the High Speed Rail Network Integrated Project in Portugal, for a total fo 10 Billion € construction estimate value:Lot A - Aveiro-Porto: 4.7 M€ Design Contract for the study of 60km of HSL - passenger dedicated line for a maximum speed of 300km/h;Lot E - Porto - Porto Airport: 2.9 M€ Design Contract for… Show more Responsible for the Engineering and Contractual Management (GRIP 2 and 3 stages) of various Railway Projects and Studies, in Brisa and Holland Railconsult consortium for Managing the High Speed Rail Network Integrated Project in Portugal, for a total fo 10 Billion € construction estimate value:Lot A - Aveiro-Porto: 4.7 M€ Design Contract for the study of 60km of HSL - passenger dedicated line for a maximum speed of 300km/h;Lot E - Porto - Porto Airport: 2.9 M€ Design Contract for the study of 20km of HSL - passenger dedicated line for a maximum speed of 300km/h, mainly on tunnels;Lot 3C - Évora Elvas: 2.9 M€ Design Contract for the study of 60km of HSL - mixed traffic line for a maximum speed of 350km/h;Lot LTF - Elvas - Spanish Border: 2.9 M€ Design Contract for the study of 20km of HSL - mixed traffic line for a maximum speed of 350km/h; Show less

Portugal

Project Manager and Design Coordinator for the new road accesses and infrastructures networks for the new Stadium (Design stage, Tender elaboration and Proposal Analysis) and also as Construction Manager responsible for the supervision and coordination of these works in a total of 15 M€. The new Sporting Stadium, built for the Euro 2004 had a total cost of 150M € and Kaiser Engineers was the Client's Representative (PMC) for the whole project. Successfully managed 20 different… Show more Project Manager and Design Coordinator for the new road accesses and infrastructures networks for the new Stadium (Design stage, Tender elaboration and Proposal Analysis) and also as Construction Manager responsible for the supervision and coordination of these works in a total of 15 M€. The new Sporting Stadium, built for the Euro 2004 had a total cost of 150M € and Kaiser Engineers was the Client's Representative (PMC) for the whole project. Successfully managed 20 different construction contracts, and all the works were concluded on time and on budget, complying with the Client, the Portuguese road authorities and with Euro2004 requirements and with no safety hazards Show less

Portugal

As part of the Management and Supervision Team for the construction of the new A8 and A15 Motorways (total cost of 400 M€), I was responsible for coordinating a site supervisors team, for the construction of 6 viaducts and several road overpasses bridges at the new Motorway A8 between Caldas da Rainha – Leiria. The construction works were concluded on time and on budget, complying with client requirements and without safety hazards.

Portugal

Football Academy Center - As part of the Project Management team for the construction of the new Training Centre for Sporting Clube de Portugal, in Alcochete, Portugal (total cost of 16 M€), had responsibilities in what refers to: Design Review, Elaboration of the Tender Process; Proposal Analysis; Contractors selection; Planning and Cost Control. A8 and A15 Motorways - As part of the Project Management team for the construction of the of the new A8 and A15 Motorways in Portugal, acted… Show more Football Academy Center - As part of the Project Management team for the construction of the new Training Centre for Sporting Clube de Portugal, in Alcochete, Portugal (total cost of 16 M€), had responsibilities in what refers to: Design Review, Elaboration of the Tender Process; Proposal Analysis; Contractors selection; Planning and Cost Control. A8 and A15 Motorways - As part of the Project Management team for the construction of the of the new A8 and A15 Motorways in Portugal, acted as Planning Engineer, Cost Controller and Supervisor Engineer, during the execution of the Motorways Concessionary Headquarters and Maintenance Centre. Show less

Master Degree, Civil Engineer

Graduate in Civil Engineer (5 years course before Bologna agreement)

Master Of Business Administration, Mba, Distinction

Master'S Degree, Transport Infrastructures, Post Graduation

Master in Transport Infreastructures - academic year

Postgraduate Diploma, Health & Safety Coordination For Construction Projects

Pmp Certified By Pmi, Project Management Professional