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| Year of birth |  | 1961 |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Manama |
| Country | | BAHRAIN |
Current Location/Address |
| Country | | BAHRAIN |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Main Nationality | | USA |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Project Management | | 15 |
| Building Services | | 15 |
| Estimator | | 18 |
| Analyst Risk | | 5 |
| Contracts Manager | | 10 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Building and Construction | | 20 |
| Consulting Engineer | | 3 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Masters |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Masters or Higher | Masters in Construction Management | Eastern Michigan Univ.-Michigan, USA | 2007 |
| Degree | Bachelor Construction Engineering | Lawrence Tech. Univ. - Southfield, Michigan, USA | 1986 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
American Society of Civil Engineers
Construction Specification Institute
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Computer Skills and Software Used |
All Microsoft Applications (word, excel, powerpoint, etc.)
Scheduling (Microsoft Project, Primevera Suretrack)
Prolog
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Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | SOMALIA
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Availability |
| Earliest Start Date | | Given 4 weeks notice |
Ideal Next Job |
| Looking for a managerial level position in project and construction management where my 22 years of experience in the U.S.A., UAE, and North Africa could be utilized. The potential position would be on either married or single status. |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Looking for a minimum of $13,000 package. Negotiable |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 24 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1986 |
| Name | | Hill International |
| Job Title: | | Senior Contract & Risk Manager |
| Duration | | From : 2007 To: |
Summary |
A well diversified and experienced project management professional with over 22 years of experience in program, roject, contracts, and risk management. I have been employed with many of the world's largest organization from project management to financial institutions.
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Work Experience |
Dear Recruiter:
I am a professional with over 22 years of extensive and well diversified experience in project management, real estate development, cost and budgeting, contract management, and risk management in the U.S.A and in the U.A.E.
I currently live in Manama, Bahrain and employed with Hill International, a world leading project management consultancy firm.
Throughout my career, I have established myself as a professional who maintains strong leadership and interpersonal skills and uses a systematic approach in developing strategies in many diverse work environments. I have maintained high standards of organizational skills coupled with advanced professional development.
I have an extensive and diverse background in program and project management, risk management, contract management, estimating and operations for capital projects. During the last ten years, I have held supervisory and managerial positions in which I have developed and maintained policies and procedures for pre-construction management, design-development, estimating, construction administration, planning, operations, contracts, risk management and analysis, budgeting, and capital budgets. I have also developed and maintained extensive working relationships with developers, municipalities, architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors for various facilities and construction projects.
My background in engineering, construction, and administration enabled me to adapt to an ever-changing industry where technology and its applications form an integral part of our challenging industry. I have a solid and strong background in system applications including computer applications for architectural design and space planning, scheduling, financial models, capital budget formations and spreadsheets.
I have been responsible for performing reviews for developments including feasibility studies, costs, schedules, due diligence studies, design development, contract and constructability reviews. I am responsible for recruiting and training of new talent, supervising the development of employees, drafting consultant agreements, creating and maintaining annual budgets, drafting and executing contracts, and managing department functions.
For several of the construction projects I have managed, I have established post-construction policies and procedures for close-out documentation, warranty management and facility management. I have also been involved in facility construction from concept to completion. These projects included public works, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, office, hospitality, retail, and mixed use developments.
I believe I could contribute effectively in an environment where excellence in achievement is sought. I pride myself of being an effective manager who has good communication skills, and the ability to forge strong relationships with community organizations including business and labor communities.
My added value to this position would be two-dimensional. My technical background in architecture, construction, engineering, and financial management would help me study and analyze complex technical projects, work with staff to recommend and effectively execute strategic plans. My administrative and managerial background would be an asset in providing support to program and staff in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures.
Thank you again, and looking forward to further discuss with you the objectives and expectations of this opportunity.
CV:
Citizenship: American
Languages: English/Arabic
Affiliations: American Society of Civil Engineers; Construction Specification Institute
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Construction and Project Management
• Construction Estimating and Pre-Construction Services
• Construction Contract Administration
• Project Engineering
• Construction Risk Management
• Cost Engineering Management
OVERVIEW:
Experienced engineering and construction management professional that successfully maintains high degree of quality and control over all facets of multiple projects. Twenty years of experience in a variety of engineering and construction developments. Consistently meets schedule and budget demands of project by utilizing highly effective management skills.
EDUCATION:
M.S. Construction Management (continuing)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.A.
B.S. in Construction Engineering. June 1986
Lawrence Technological University. Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A.
Certificate in Performance Management, February 2003
B1U, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
EXPERIENCE
1. 2007-Present
Hill International
Technical Core Team (TCT)
Dubai, U.A.E.
Project Manager/Senior Risk and Contracts Manager
My responsibilities have included:
• Administering risk management workshops with Clients, Consultants, and other project team members outlining individual risks pertaining to project.
• Monitoring costs established throughout the design process and carried over to procurement and construction.
• Establish general guidelines for value engineering during the design management process and prior to tendering.
• Preparing and presenting Risk Management Plan/Procedure and Risk Register outlining identification, assessment, and mitigation process for project risks as they relate to contracts, costs, schedule, safety, and construction.
• Start up of project implementation plans including preparation of RFP's for consultants including the full preparation of Instruction to Bidders, Schedules and Forms of Agreements.
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
• Prepare and issue contract documentation and Request for Proposals, including Instruction to Tenderers, Scope of Services, Proposal Requirements, Bond and Insurance Requirements, Tender Evaluation and recommendation.
• Draft Conditions of Contract, Particular Conditions of Contract in accordance with Client and Project requirements. Prepare Forms of Contract based either on Clients standard forms or FIDIC’s standard agreements.
• Advise Client on contract type and selection based on procurement strategy, project conditions, cost, and time constraints.
• Compile design documents including drawings, specifications, BOQ’s, and other documents, and prepare a tender checklist prior to issuance to consultants and/or contractors.
• Monitor request for variations generated by contractors and assure compliance with contract agreement and make certain these variations are above and beyond the intended original scope of work.
• Participating with client executives in feasibility planning and project kick-off meetings.
• Active involvement in project Design Development stage with clients and consultants advising on project delivery methods, contractual agreements, procurement of construction services, and contractor selection procedures.
• Evaluating total project development budget by identifying development costs as related to soft and hard costs.
• Contract preparation and administration for various design and construction services.
• Administering workshops for internal staff and external clients brainstorming various project development issues: risk identification, contracting methodology, project delivery methods and others
2. 2005-2007
White Development and Construction Company
Detroit, Michigan
V.P. Preconstruction Services
White Construction is a medium size CM firm located in Detroit Cultural Center. The firm has been involved in major redevelopment of the City’s latest work which included the new Ford Field home of the Detroit Lions and Comerica Park home of the Detroit Tigers. My responsibilities have included:
• Responsible of the day-to-day operations of the preconstruction and estimating department from managing staff work load to administering RFP’ and RFQ’s
• Point Person dealing with Clients during the preconstruction phase, including the feasibility studies period, consultant coordination, and progress meetings
• Preparation and execution of preconstruction services agreements between Client and White Construction outlining scope, schedule, and fees associated with the proposal.
• Management of the responsibility matrix prepared to identify milestones and tasks undertaken amongst the project team (Client, A/E firm, and CM)
• Preliminary evaluation of projects and project budgets
• Administration of cost estimating services including performing multi level estimates (Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents)
• Assist the Client and A/E firm with cost evaluation and value engineering
• Preparation of bid packages including scope of work, front end documentation, specifically general conditions of the contract, proposal forms, and supplementary conditions.
• Identify ambiguous and potential risk element during the bidding period. Clarify these elements and assign responsibilities accordingly through addenda and bulletins.
• Managing the post bid reviews, coordination of proposals and award administration.
• Drafting of contract agreements including special conditions of contract
• Tracking cost throughout the construction period starting with initial cost estimates through contract issuance and cost allocations to final cost projections
• Change Order Management
• Scheduling
2. 2002 – 2005
Synergy Group, Inc., (Subsidiary of Kojaian Development Co.) Troy, Michigan
Director of Estimating and Pre-Construction Services
Synergy Group is a medium size design-build corporate industrial developer and construction manager with over $280 million in revenues for the year of 2006. Few of my responsibilities have included:
• Conceptual Estimating including multi-stage estimates based on preliminary scope of work.
• Feasibility studies and contractibility reviews for new construction which will include site conditions, due diligence, logistics, scheduling, material and labor issues.
• Working closely with in-house Architects to develop clear objectives of proposed construction projects.
• Preparation of preliminary, schematic, design-development, and construction document estimates including presentation of complete proposals to clients.
• Programming and conceptual design including determination and feasibility studies.
• Preparation of complete design-build and design-bid-build proposals which will include: Scope of work, budgeting and cost, bid documentation, schedule, value engineering and life cycle studies.
• Direct, manage, supervise and close-out of construction projects from renovations to new ground up construction.
• Use of technology for estimating and bidding procedures.
• Monitoring of construction progress and costs associated to ensure projects are within designed budgets.
• Run project profit/loss reports including cost overruns/surcharges.
• Maintain change order management.
3. 1999 -2002
JP Morgan Chase, Detroit, Michigan
V.P. Construction Risk Management
Manager, Eastern Region
Construction Risk Management as part of Commercial Real Estate will protect the Bank’s collateral position and reduce risk in a lending transaction where construction is involved, in addition to preserving the integrity of construction projects. My portfolio included an aggregate of $480 million in capital expenditures.
My responsibilities have included:
• Identify and analyze risk attributes to all construction projects by utilizing a systematic approach including profit/loss studies, market conditions, labor relations, constructability issues, and construction costs.
• Work with Developers, Architects and General Contractors to identify scope, analyze budgets, monitor schedules and manage changes throughout the construction process.
• Pre-closing review and due diligence study of conditions relating to development and construction. Items include budget analysis, conceptual estimates, hard and soft cost, bid proposals, environmental reports, soil investigation reports, construction documents, construction and A/E contracts, and schedule of values.
• Review of development master plan, sources and uses, and feasibility studies.
• Monitor construction progress by periodically inspecting construction projects, monitoring cost estimates for changes and cost overruns, meeting with owners and contractors, attending construction site meetings, evaluating project progress including change order management.
• Act as a point person for Bank in resolving issues related to construction with regards to pay requisitions, draw requests, inspections, budget reallocation, line item transfers, schedule, change order management, contractor/owner disputes.
• Manage Department annual budget and cost recovery program. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and maintaining new talent.
4. 1995 - 1999
Borders, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan
Manager of Estimating and Construction
Borders, Inc. is a world leader and developer of retail facilities. As a Manager of Estimating and Construction, I report to the V.P. of Design and Construction and am responsible for all areas of construction estimating, pre-construction and construction services.
• My responsibilities have included total control of multi projects from site feasibility study onto budget preparation, maintaining the capital expenditures budget, estimating and bidding, document reviews, front end documents, to managing of construction including procurement, scheduling, contract negotiation and administration and final delivery.
• Maintain a historical database of construction costs with emphasis on time, schedule, size and labor markets.
• Perform multi-level estimates: conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Enforce design criteria requirements for project delivery of all developments including the analysis of all building components (Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical). I have developed and maintained a procedure manual for general and specialty contractors, which included communication, payment, safety, engineering, and procurement of materials and close out documents.
• Collaborate with Architects and Consultant Engineers to maintain construction documents efficiency during construction by periodic reviews during design development including value engineering, general conditions, material selection and availability, cost and administration of Contract. I also prepare several levels of construction estimates and cost reports to track during construction including variances and any possible cost overruns.
• Prepare bid documents for prime and sub-contractors including description of scope of work, CPM scheduling, proposal forms and instruction to bidders.
• Maintain project progress cost reports including requests for changes and change order reviews and approvals.
• Administer job site visits and meetings during construction to discuss schedules, logistics, site conditions, manpower, and coordination of all trades.
• Manage construction activities including owner supplied items with vendors and suppliers.
• Closeout of projects including closeout documents, warrantees and final draw administration.
5. 1986 - 1995
The Parliament Company. Southfield, Michigan
Construction Manager
Parliament Construction was a medium size Developer/General Contractor of an annual volume of approximately $60 Million including projects in schools, office buildings and retail.
My areas of responsibilities have included estimating and bidding, pricing and document reviews.
• I have worked with Owners and Architects and prepared cost analysis studies to control cost and project delivery by using alternative method and construction techniques.
• Cost estimating, pricing, documents review, and interpretation of plans and specifications of commercial and educational construction.
• Defining scope of work for specialty trades prior to final proposal, and coordinating it with sub-contractors.
• Administering and preparing bid proposals for competitively bid projects
• Negotiating contracts with sub-contractors, including administering pre-award
meetings, defining scope of work and responsibilities, and final contract amounts.
• Scheduling, value engineering and cost analysis.
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society of Civil Engineers
Construction Specification Institute
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Placeware, WordPerfect, Microsoft Project, Primavera Suretrack
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Last Updated on 19-May-10
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