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Toronto

Currently working in M-City (Phase-1 and Phase-2) in Mississauga for the interior and exterior amenities, lobbies, retail spaces, and soft and hard landscapingRESPONSIBILITIES:Ensuring the implementation of EllisDon’s Safety Program to create a safe work environment on the job site and adhere to the safety and record-keeping requirements.Working closely with the site superintendent and the project manager and highlighting any potential problem. Supervising, directing, and training the project team and preparing daily reports and weekly supervisory safety reports.Communicating effectively with trades and ensuring that performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met and ensuring the construction complies with drawings and specifications.Liaising with City Inspectors for inspections during and at the occupancy stage.Monitoring and executing the project construction plan and schedule.Lead and run site meetings with trades, and internal employees.PROJECTS COMPLETED320 Bay Street Downtown Toronto Commercial Building.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

RESPONSIBILITIES:Managed and Supervised the renovation and retrofit projects.Working closely with the project manager and the client.Supervising and directing the trades and preparing the daily reports.Liaising with the project manager to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications and with clients like TTC, Metrolinx, and Peel Region Board.Monitoring and executing the project construction plan and schedule.PROJECTS COMPLETED:TTC - Renovation work of Stormwater and Sewage pump stations for the Bloor/Islington subway station.Metrolinx - Retrofits of the lights and Fire alarm system for the Pickering Go Pedestrian Bridge.Peel Region School Board - Retrofits of lights and HVAC for St. Bernadette Elementary School.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

While working in Al Naboodah I managed and supervised the RCC structure of two projects from raft foundation to the roof slab. But Dubai Forensic Laboratory was my iconic project because of the high-end fit-outs. It includes laboratories, an auditorium, common areas, external and interior glazing, and soft and hard landscaping.RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensured compliance with health & and safety requirements and all the record-keeping requirements in maintaining a safe workplace and implemented weekly tool talks with all the laborers Ensured project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standardsProvided support and insight to the project manager and site teamsManaged weekly meetings with sub-contractors regarding the progress and site-related issuesPrepared micro-level site planning with site teamsManaged all the logistics of the site and managed plant and equipment to minimize the hiring costCoordinated with the technical department for technical issues and raising RFIs and VIsManaged to have a cordial relationship with the client, consultant, and municipality inspectorsPROJECTS COMPLETEDMankhool Mixed-Use Development Project in DubaiGeneral Department of Forensic Science & Criminology, Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In Group Five I completed underpasses and also completed the fit-outs for the 6 residential buildings.RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervised and coordinated field engineering and site construction activitiesReviewed plans, specifications, drawings, and schedules to determine work phases and work priorities Review method statements and risk assessments for each activity before the start of any work.Prioritized and executed tasks in high-pressure environmentsManaged smooth handing-over of the project by completing all the snags and acquired product manuals, warranty letters, inspection reports, and certifications from sub-trades to create a project close-out package.PROJECTS COMPLETED:Three Underpasses in Al Barsha, Dubai. Dubai Police Housing Scheme (6 Residential Buildings) in Dubai

Dubai

During my 9 years with Al Habtoor, I worked on different projects and gained experience with piling and raft foundations, diaphragm walls, post-tension, precast, and cast-in-situ concrete and also worked on the fit-outs of residential, commercial, and hotel buildings.RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for micro-level site planning for resources, updated technical information, and approvalsCoordinating technical queries and confirmation of verbal inspectionsCoordination of documenting subcontractors meetings and correspondence etc. Understanding the Construction drawings and shop drawings and approving the layoutsSubmission of inspection requests, ensuring the consultant's and municipality’s inspector's satisfaction with the checks and testsDay to day Site administration, reviewing material requirements plant requirements, etc.PROJECTS COMPLETEDResidential & Commercial Buildings in Al Mamzar, Dubai. Habtoor Grand Hotel in Marina, Dubai. Shangrila Hotel on Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai. City Centre Mall in SharjahConstruction of 400 Villas in Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.Dubai 2000 Air Show Buildings in Dubai Airport.