Project Director
SSH International
Total years of experience :45 years, 0 Months
Resident Engineer responsible for Managing SSH Supervision Team on the Expansion of Adan Hospital Project for the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The project is design Build with a budget of KD. 230 Mil.
Responsible for Managing SSH Project Management and Supervision Team on the Marine Facilities Upgrading Project constructing two Harbors for Kuwait oil Co. (KOC).
Representing Kuwait Fund for Arab economic Development (KFAED) in Bahrain to Insure the proper utilization of Kuwait grant (US$ 2.5 Billion) and Bahraini Authorities compliance with KFAED regulations and procedures, all in complete transparency of the project management from master planning to projects completion.
The SOW covers the whole process starting from master planning till project completion and handing over. i.e. documents preparation, selection of Consultants, preparation of Tender Documents and selection of Contractors, close follow up of construction planning, actual progress and payments, issuance of variation order and resolution of disputes.
. Manage designated projects; organization of projects, construction activities from mobilization to deployment of manpower, equipment, materials.
. Ensure that company's safety plan is applied on projects.
. Ensure that quality, time and cost targets are met.
. Monitor the overall construction progress of projects.
. Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects.
. Liaising with clients and consultants.
Main Projects:
1.New Cargo City - Kuwait Civil Aviation
2.Main Support & Security Center - Oil Sector Services Co.
3.New Aprons, Amiri Fleet & VVIP Parking - Kuwait Civil Aviation
4.Hawali Police Head Quarter - Ministry of Public Works
Job Description: In charge of the overall management of the company projects.
Main running Project was Olympia Complex which consists of:
Asian Olympic Committee H.Q. Bldg,
Two Offices Towers,
Mall
Hilton Hotel.
Those were at different stages of design, Construction and Operation. The work was carried out with fast-track design approach and utilizing multi-packaging system.
Project: Marine Facilities Upgrading Project - Design Stage
Project Description: The project envisages refurbishment and expansion of the existing small boat harbor together with the associated infrastructure and facilities at south pier area. In addition to the construction of a new small boat harbor together with associated infrastructure and facilities at north pier area.
Owner: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
Duties:
* Management of design activities by the various trades including specialist Sub-Consultants to insure complete design and tender documents within the allocated budget and meeting all design criteria.
* Prepare and implement a quality assurance (QA) plan to assure compliance with plans and specifications in accordance with the contract.
Project: Capital Tower
Owner: Dar Investment Co.
Consultant: Al Jazeera Consultants
Budget: KD. 120 Million with Multiple Prime Contractors.
Project Details:
Construction of a high-rise world class headquarters building.
The project comprises Office Tower, 5 stars Hotel & Shopping Mall with Banquette Halls, SPA, Clinics, Cinemas, Food Court and Restaurants with related facilities, on plot area of 6, 393 m2.
The total built-up area is 170, 000 m2 containing the following: 3 storey underground Car park, 10 storey Podium retail/ entertainment, 13 storey Hotel Tower above podium and 70 storey Office Tower with a total height of 340 m above ground level.
Duties:
Manage the Design & Construction of mixed use development adopting a fast-track approach with Multiple-Prime Contractors.
Included proper implementation of Cost, Time, Quality Assurance, Risk, and Information Management techniques including Safety plans for delivering the project on time, within budget, and to the quality desired.
Project Management International Systems, (PMI), Joint Venture with Kuwait University - Centre of Excellence in Management (KUCEM)
Project: Consultancy Services for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
Owner: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
Project Description: Full review of the KOC Contracts with the International Project Management Contractors (PMC's)
Work Description:
• Technical and Commercial evaluation of PMC's prepared documents and performance.
• Develop a Contract Administration Manual (CAM) for better quality control of the various project deliverables, activities, contractual commitments and bids evaluation.
• Monitoring CAM implementation through conducting presentations and workshops for KOC personnel.
• Recommend improvements to PMC's contract for future implementations.
Project: Kuwait University Building Program
Project Description: Consisted of approximately 30 packages of faculties, supporting buildings and infrastructure over three campuses, in addition to renovating some of the existing buildings.
Budget: KD 180 Million.
Duties:
•Control contract administration functions including variation order negotiations, progress payment approval, and schedules analysis.
•Manage field construction activities and coordinated the work of prime contractors, consultant and ministry staff of the various contracts running simultaneously.
•Review and analyze claims including providing detailed analysis of the acceleration, delay and disruption, and overhead claims.
•Participate in several design and construction claim resolution committees.
•Monitor consultants' procedures concerning time and adherence to contract and acceptable standards.
•Monitor performance of contractors and consultants and making proper recommendations.
Employer: Project Management & Control Co. - Kuwait
Joint venture with DMJM (USA)
Owner: Ministry of Public Works - Kuwait
Project: Kuwait University Building Program
Budget: KD 180 Million (Construction Cost)
Contractor: Several Grade “1” Prime Contractors
Project Description: The project consisted of approximately 30 packages of faculties, supporting buildings and infrastructure over three campuses, in addition to renovating some of the existing buildings.
Main Duties:
•Ensuring implementation of the site supervision manual by the respective site supervisors.
•Follow-up the progress of the work in order to assure adherence by each of the contractors to the coordination procedures established.
•Attending progress meetings for each of the projects and preparing a summary report on a bi-weekly and monthly basis.
•Analyzing the Contractor's invoices and values for variation orders in respect of the scope, reason, time and cost.
Job Description:
Preparing damage assessment reports for several projects, including claims to UN and complete tender documents for reinstatement contracts complete with Specification, budget and master schedule.
The main projects were:
•Kuwait International Hotel (Previously Hilton).
•Airport Transit Hotel.
•KISR (Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research) Facilities and Infrastructure.
•Bayan Palace - structural damage assessment.
•Mishref Neighborhood Centre Project.
•Participated in the Damage assessment of the Ahmadi Port, Oil Pier.
Project: Mishref Neighborhood Centre Project.
Owner: Ministry of Public Works - Kuwait
Main Contractor: Abdul Hamid Al-Issa Trad. & Cont. Co.
Budget: KD 5 Million
Project Description: Neighborhood Shopping Centre with post office, police station, community centre, library, two theatres & celebration hall.
The external elevations consisted of pre-cast concrete and large glass curtain walls.
The project was the first of its kind in Kuwait.
Duties:
To insure the proper performance by all members of the supervision team.
Owner: Imad Bukhamsin Trad. & Cont. Co. Kuwait
Project: Laila Gallery - Salmiya
Project Description: This shopping/offices building was one of the prominent shopping centers in Kuwait.
Scope of Work: Prime Contractor for Concrete Structure
Main Duties:
Managed, planned, and controlled the various project activities and ensured a smooth flow of the construction process including:
• Managing the material supply and subcontracts administration.
• Coordinating construction activities.
• Supervising the activities of field engineers to ensure time and quality.
• Analyzing the CPM schedule and preparing bid packages for supplementary contracts.
Main Duties:
Responsible for the pricing and bidding, developing CPM schedules, material procurement, projects follow-up and software development to facilitate the various Projects requirements.
Project: Fire Fighting Network for Shuaiba Industrial Area and the Harbor.
Owner: Shuaiba Harbor Authority - Kuwait
Contractor: CAP Trad. & Cont. Co.
Budget: KD. 5 Millions.
Main Duties: Assistant Resident Engineer for civil works and in charge of Time & cost control
Design Engineer at Head Office - Greece
Participated in the structural design of several projects.
Carried out short assignments in the roads, sanitary and contracts administration departments.
Project: Ardiya Treatment Plant - Kuwait
Owner: Ministry of Public Works (MPW), Kuwait
Contractor: Hundai Construction Co.
Budget: KD. 3 Millions.
Project Details: Expansion of existing Ardiyah Sewage Treatment Plant
Main Duties:
Supervising the construction of water retaining structures, lifting & pumping stations and roads
Joint Venture; ACE International with Cood & Partners (UK)
Project: Shuaiba Harbor - Kuwait
Owner: Shuaiba Harbor Authority - Kuwait
Contractor: Hundai Construction Co.
Budget: KD. 37 Millions
Project Detail: Construction of approx. 1600 m. quay walls, administration buildings, containers storage yard, supporting buildings, infrastructure and roads.
Duties:
Over the life span of the project, duties and assignments covered all project activities of Quay walls construction, road construction, buildings, piling, dredging and reclamation.
Advanced courses in Construction Management, Northeastern Univ., Boston. Courses included: * Construction Management * Engineering & Construction Law * Structural Design * Accounting * Information Technology Applications
Post Graduate Diploma (Structural Engineering) Manchester University, UK
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Aleppo University, Syria.