Sam Salem

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Project Director @ DDBC
Dubai, AE
Sam Salem's Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
About Sam Salem

With over two decades of experience in renovating and constructing residential,commercial, and infrastructure projects, Islam has built a distinguished reputation forproject turnaround and delivery, particularly in Australia and Dubai.My expertise encompasses civil engineering, power, utilities, residential construction,fit-out and renovation, and concrete works. In Australia, I have overseen numeroushousing projects, ensuring quality craftsmanship and strict adherence to timelines. Mywork in the infrastructure sector includes constructing and maintaining essential utilitiesand large-scale civil projects, demonstrating his ability to manage complex logistics andmultidisciplinary teams effectively.In Dubai, I have been instrumental in delivering large-scale utilities and infrastructureprojects for major clients such as DEWA. He maintains high standards of quality andefficiency, showcasing his capability in managing intricate logistics and coordinatingmultidisciplinary teams.I consistently lead projects from inception to completion, leveraging his extensiveknowledge and experience to achieve high-quality outcomes. His unwaveringcommitment to excellence ensures that each project meets or exceeds clientexpectations, making him a prominent figure in the construction and infrastructuresectors in both Australia and Dubai.

Sam Salem's Current Company Details
DDBC

Ddbc

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Project Director
Dubai, AE
Website:
diamonddbc.com
Employees:
4
Sam Salem Work Experience Details
  • Ddbc
    Project Director
    Ddbc
    Dubai, Ae
  • Ddbc
    Commerical Director
    Ddbc Feb 2024 - Present
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Applied Group
    Project Manager
    Applied Group Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Duties include:• Ensure delivery of exceptional construction projects to clients – on time and on budget.• Project planning and setup including documentation and programs.• Work closely with the Head of Construction to effectively and efficiently allocate resources, labour, equipment and materials.• Build and maintain ongoing client and stakeholder relationships.• Provide positive leadership and effective management to the Construction team.• Communicate job expectations to the team - planning, implementing, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing.• Assess risks and ensure deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations.• Plan and review project actions - enforcing policies and procedures.• Work with client and Site Supervisors to raise RFI's where required• Plan activities and resources efficiently to meet project milestones/deadlines• Maintain a clean and safe workplace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures• Conduct regular site meetings and maintain programs with Site Supervisor• Attend and resolve any site issues that may arise • Working with the Project Engineer, ensure Quality control checks and measures are met.• Review new drawings and work with Estimator, Engineer and Accounts on any Variations• Work with the Project Engineer and Procurement for required resources• Regularly report on project performance - time, labour, materials vs budget• Working with accounts for monthly project claims for client approval• Work with the broader team to deliver maximum revenue generation.• Develop and maintain sustainable and productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.• Work with procurement to deliver value project purchasing.• Ensure successful integration of new projects and/or customers.• Identify cost effective commercial opportunities for process improvements.• Provide project progress reports on a weekly basis.• Promote a safe working environment.
  • Canberra Granny Flat Builders
    Project Manager
    Canberra Granny Flat Builders Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
    As a Project Manage in CGFB, I used to plan, manage, and deliver more than 15 residential projects in each quarter, with a total forecast of +60 projects by the end of 2022. with a total turnover of around $10 to $15m AUD/year.Delivery of projects in alignment with written agreements and procedures. Delivery of the projects by consulting with customers, team members, suppliers, and trade partners starting from the signing of a building agreement to the completion of the project to ensure customer satisfaction and a world-class quality result. Duties include:• Coordinate with the planning and inclusions teams for Building/Development approval and customer sign-off packages.• Coordinate with the Pre-construction team for the key material procurements/delivery dates.• Planning, allocating the resources and the trade partners between projects to successfully deliver projects.• Creating, Monitoring, implementing, and controlling the overall schedule and budget for each project.• Dealing with the project's risk/problems by defining the root cause of the problem and putting an action/recovery plan in place.• Ensuring successful delivery of the projects with respect to time, cost, and quality.• Implement the company procedures and policy with respect to WHS and quality.• Manage the work progress, invoices, and variations. • Monitor, supervise and develop the direct team member. • Preparing and communicating the project statutes (weekly schedule-weekly construction report) to different stakeholders.
  • Precast Projects
    Production Manager
    Precast Projects Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
    Responsibilities:Within Precast projects, I used to manage the Manufacture and production of Precast concrete panels in daily basis including the quality check requirements.● Planning, Managing and supervising the daily production works.● Supervising, monitoring and controlling the staff and allocating jobs.● Responsible for quality control and quality assurance of the produced panels.● Review the construction drawings and analyses the Time and Cost impact. ● Produce the overall production target and working hard to achieve it.● Working to increase the worker’s productivity by monitoring the workers performance and giving advice for the best efficiency way to carry out the activities.● Define the objective and conduct Worker’s performance review.● Work closely with operation manager to understand and priories the work orders.● Investigate and develop solutions with senior levels for operation issues across the factory.● Coordinate with the structure designer/operation manager for any conflict on the drawings.
  • Precast Projects
    Production Supervisor
    Precast Projects Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
    Canberra, Australia
    Responsibilities:Within Precast projects, I used to manage the Manufacture and production of Precast concrete panels in daily basis including the quality check requirements.● Planning, Managing and supervising the daily production works.● Supervising, monitoring and controlling the staff and allocating jobs.● Responsible for quality control and quality assurance of the produced panels.● Review the construction drawings and analyses the Time and Cost impact. ● Produce the overall production target and working hard to achieve it.● Working to increase the worker’s productivity by monitoring the workers performance and giving advice for the best efficiency way to carry out the activities.● Define the objective and conduct Worker’s performance review.● Work closely with operation manager to understand and priories the work orders.● Investigate and develop solutions with senior levels for operation issues across the factory.● Coordinate with the structure designer/operation manager for any conflict on the drawings.
  • Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - Dewa
    Deputy Project Manager
    Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - Dewa Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
    DEWA is one of the leading utilities in the world. DEWA's strategic direction comprises of its vision, mission, motto and values, which define its strategic direction. DEWA's values pervade all aspects of its strategic direction, including the vision, mission and the four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard. www.dewa.gov.aeResponsibilities:In this role I managed all the Contractors’ works who are performs the renovation works for all DEWA offices.• Prepare, Evaluation and recommend the tendering offers.• Co-ordinate between Civil, IT and Mechanical works.• Responsible for the project cost tracking, Budget and Programming.• Reviewing, analyzing and finalize all the variations.• Validation and approval of contractor’s invoices and variations.• Preparing the project reports to senior level.• Implement new procedures and quality plan.• Monitoring, leading, manage and develop the working team.
  • Alstom
    Civil Site Manager
    Alstom Sep 2007 - Aug 2015
    Uae
    Responsibilities:The projects I have been engaged on are all fast-track and I participate from initial tender through to completion supervising Civil Site and MEP activities.Activities include:Assist the Project Manager to establish construction program at tender phaseMonitor the Civil Works and MEP construction and Installation progressMonitor Civil Works budget Preparation of scope of works, sourcing sub-contractors, equipment and material suppliersEvaluate Progress Claims and Variations Manage and supervise the Civil/MEP subcontractors work Manage and supervise Site and MEP Engineers.Review design for constructability and ensure design integrates into the construction process, Review any design modifications during construction stage Control and implementation of the QHSE plan for Civil/MEP works activities.Example Projects:Civil Site Manager for 132/11 KV at CMPS/DEWA substations (Phase I & II) Project consisted of one main three storey building, two auxiliary buildings (accommodation and pump room), 10m high elevated tank and underground water tank, (with approx. total capacity of 140 cubic meters), storm water drainage, sewer systems, water supply system, Pavement and interlock road, all sub-structure and superstructure insulation work and all MEP works. Substructure was raft foundation for main and auxiliary building.Acting Civil Manager for 132/11 KV at Jumeirah Golf Estates NAKHEEL/DEWA substations. (phase II)Acting Civil project manager, Complete all the remaining construction work in Phase I (Drainage system, Water supply infrastructure and final finishing work), Closing Stage of the project with End user including all defect rectification and closing stage with Authorities to Collect of Building completion certificate.
  • Alstom
    Civil Works Project Manager
    Alstom Sep 2007 - Aug 2015
    Responsibilities:Within Alstom I have performed a number of roles, starting as Design Coordinator Civil and Construction Coordinator and then progressing to Civil Site Management to Civil Project Manager. The projects I have been engaged on are all fast-track and I participate from initial tender through to completion supervising Civil Site and MEP activities.Scheduling:• Establish the construction program/Payment schedule in line with overall program.• Supervise and review detailed monthly schedules • Monitor the Civil Works and MEP construction and Installation progress.• Monitor Civil Works budget.• Preparation of scope of works, sourcing the resources• Evaluate Progress Claims and Variations • Verify and validate the site certification progress Construction:• Ensure that all NOC’s and permits from different authorities are collected before project execution.• Manage and supervise the Civil/MEP subcontractors work in order to deliver timely and within the budget of the project.• Supervise and coordinate the Civil Works construction with the electromechanical erection works. • Highlight the potential risks and opportunities impacting on the cost, quality or schedule of the civil works and identify and agree recovery plans for any slippage activity.• Attend meetings with client and consultants • Manage the Client’s user acceptance for product deliverables.• Issuing/Reply to the site notes from/to different stakeholders• Supervise any related work required in the warranty period.Design Management:• Review design for constructability and ensure design integrates into the construction process, initiating and managing redesign process where required.• Review any design modifications during construction stage.• Provide the project with marked up copies of drawings.Quality, Safety and Environmental:• Control and implementation of the QHSE.• Supervise the QA/QC and MEP Engineers.
  • Al Hawary Agency (Ganz)
    Site Manager
    Al Hawary Agency (Ganz) Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
    El Hawarey Commercial Agency Office install and operate water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities including environmental protection infrastructure.Responsibilities:Managing and supervising all civil works and up-to 60 workers to remove the existing pumps and install new water pumps within water stations.
  • Alcatel Italy
    Field Engineer
    Alcatel Italy May 2004 - Aug 2006
    Egypt
    Alcatel-Lucent provide products and innovations in IP and cloud networking, as well as ultra-broadband fixed and wireless access. www.alcatel-lucent.comResponsibilities:• Attend all field survey phases during Survey & Design and all preparatory phase pre-implementation.• Supervision of Sub-Contractor activities.Project:The design, supply, installation and commissioning of the Telecommunication System of the West Delta Regional Control Center The scope of works was mainly the survey on existing OHTL (Overhead Transmission line at 66kv and 220kv lines with the purpose of installation of about 750km of Fiber Optic Cable ADSS (all-Dielectric Self-Supporting) and about 100km of OPGW (Optical Fiber Ground Wire), in the West Delta Region, Bouheira Governorate, Egypt.
  • Bect
    Structure Engineer
    Bect Sep 2003 - Apr 2004
    Egypt

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