Objective

Senior role in Centralized or Project Procurement Management within a highly esteemed organization where I lead utilizing my experience and expertise in EPC, MEP and ELV, IT & ICT Projects with an ultimate objective to deliver Specified Agreed Scope of Work up to Customer and Stakeholders Defined Expectations.
PROFILE

Procurement and Project Management Professional (PMP), Western Education Certified Associate in Project Management (ACPM) with more than Thirteen (13) Years of Progressive Experience Covering fields of Procurement and Project Management from Initiation to Closing Out.

Possess high caliber for Stakeholders Communication Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Engineering and Procurement Management, Implementation Procedures, Budgeting and Time Schedules, Cost Control, Contracts, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC).

I thrive on Customer Satisfaction with being ‘Scope, Quality, Cost and Time Conscious’, Decision Maker, Self-Motivated, Prioritizing and Delivering.
Professional experience
C4 Advanced Solutions LLC (C4AS)                                     Abu Dhabi, UAE [Dec-13 – Present]

Procurement Manager

 

–       Managing Centralized Procurement and Logistics Activities from PMO for all projects and ensuring Compliance with Processes and Policies as well as Project Financials.

–       Managing between Project Management and Suppliers to resolve technical services affecting delivery issues.

–       Managing Information Communication with concerned stakeholders related to Procurement and Logistics.

–       Defining and Managing Agreed Procurement and Logistics KPIs.

–       Reviewing and Developing staff performance.

–       Generating Monthly reports on Procurement and Logistics performance to Senior Management.

–       Reviewing and Revising Procurement and Logistics processes.

–       Reviewing Suppliers Performance.

–       Managing Suppliers Relationship.

–       Achieving Cost Saving and Cost Avoidance via negotiation by Procurement team.

–       Risk Managing to Eliminate and Avoid penalties due to delayed delivery caused by C4AS Logistics.

–       Risk Managing to Eliminate and Avoid cost due to damaged items in stock and transit.

Tejari                                                                             Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait [Oct-12 – Dec-13]

Project Manager:

 

–       Managed deployment of Hardware and Software Systems.

–       Planned and Scheduling Projects Timeline.

–       Identified risk and making recommendations to Senior Project Management.

–       Provided Procurement Solutions on existing processes to customize, develop and improve the overall performance of the department.

–       Established long lasting relationships to provide structure and management to the overall project from both an internal and client perspective.

–       Acted as Procurement Manager for delivering Procurement Work Packages for several category tenders on behalf of the client.

–      Provided Solutions for gathering contractors and vendors responses through online platforms.

Kharafi National (KN)                                                             Abu Dhabi, UAE [Apr-09 – Oct-12]

Project Procurement Engineer – EPC, Oil & Gas – MEP, Utilities Infrastructure:

–      Managed material and work packages technical submittals for consultant’s approval.

–      Reviewed and assessing technical specifications, bill of quantities (BoQ) and shop drawings to determine, source and prequalify direct manufacturers, vendors and suppliers for each work package.

–      Coordinated projects operations with contractual and procurement processes, change management procedures and administrative work instructions.

–      Conducted kick-off and regular meetings and site walks with subcontractors to confirm milestone achievements and maintain the project’s Cost Performance Indicators (CPI) and Schedule Performance Indicators (SPI).

–      Managed subcontractors work packages selection, contract awarding, installations progress and handing over.

–      Planned, managing and monitoring the assignment of long and short term tasks of the team to execute and close out works packages to closure from day-to-day activities up to long lead delivery packages.

–      Managed procurement team and assisting with solving escalated issues of project operations, contracts, procurements, supply chain or finance departments.

–      Contributed to the annual budget allocation.

–      Provided input for lessons learned and adoptions of international standards towards the better development and modification of processes and procedures to meet set KPI’s by Senior Management.

–      Developed and reviewing templates of commercial terms and conditions of contracts and purchase orders.

–      Initialized, prepared and authorized procurement plans after kick-off meetings with each project manager and their initiated project.

–      Directed and coordinating with engineering department and managing contracts and procurement processes for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and civil work packages for assigned special projects.

–      Monitored and controlled back-to-back contracts and purchase orders commercial negotiations for terms and conditions to maintain positive cash flow and healthy budget.

–      Floated RFx’s (RFI, RFP, RFB, RFQ) and tender documents scope of work, BoQ, technical specifications, drawings and contracts terms and conditions as per company policies, and KPI’s.

–      Implemented and leading the eProcurement and eSourcing works managed through Oracle ERP and Tejari Platform Integration.

Nakheel                                                                                           Dubai, UAE [Apr-08 – Feb-09]

Project Engineer, Waterfront, Telecom, ICT and Smart Cities Infrastructure – ISP, OSP, Green and Brown Fields:

 

–        Acting Project Manager for the whole Nakheel Waterfront Telecom, ICT and Smart City Infrastructure.

–        Worked within a Multi-discipline of 12 business units; lead, teamed and managed consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies for design no objection certificates (NOC).

–        Leading the coordination between Master Planners, Design Office to direct the Legal and Design Consultant to develop Waterfront’s Smart City Telecom and ICT infrastructure Master Plan.

–        Ensured infrastructure, utility authority and consultants design tied in with plans of each master plan.

–        Managed the relationships and NOC processes with government entities: Du, Etisalat, Dubai Municipality, Road and Transport Authority (RTA), DEWA to integrate design guidelines in the master plan of each project.

–      Compiled telecom infrastructure design guideline in compliance with each master plan concept and strategy.

–      Delivered infrastructure and utility design and project plans.

–      Conducted regular meetings and held minutes of meetings.

–        Generated monthly project control group report; raised from senior project manager to board of directors.

–      Maintained weekly and status reports.

–      Floated tenders, lead reviewing committee for received bids, negotiated final terms and awarded contracts.

–      Prepared forecasted budget and cash flow reports.

–      Generated risk assessment report and register for each project.

–      Aligned sustainability and projects plans to integrate green buildings initiative.

Kharafi National (KN)                                                                  Dubai, UAE [May-06 – Apr-08]

Project Site Engineer, Dubai Festival City Zone 8, the Waterfront Festival City Mall:

–      Managed electrical low voltage (LV) and extra low voltage (ELV) systems design and implementation.

–      Managed site teams and works for the execution of installations.

–      Conducted planning and resources utilization to meet deadlines and operation cost saving.

–      Monitored and controlled subcontractor, open work fronts as per program and assure quality plans are applied as per company procedures and policy.

–      Conducted regular meetings and site walks with the stakeholders; client, architect and consultant and keeping them informed of progress.

–      Involved in material specification, selection and requisition.

–      Developed and maintained relationships with the main contractor, suppliers and potential contacts for current or upcoming projects.

–      Maintained stakeholders’ satisfaction on executed works.

–      Maintained records of approved change requests undertaken and followed up claims of variations with QS.

–      Systems deployed: CCTV, Access Control, Car Parking, Public Address, Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation Systems.
Al Hani Gulf Contracting Co. (AHG)                                          Dubai, UAE [Sep-03 – May-06]

Project Engineer:

Dubai International Airport Expansion Project (AX-324):

–          Deputed to manage the design of the public address system (PAS), awarded by M/s ARINC.

–          Deputed to manage the design of the CCTV work package.

–          Developed shop drawings as per tender specifications and contract drawings.

–          Worked side by side with M/s Bosch representative to review and sign off generated shop drawings.

–          Lead progress and coordination meetings with the main contractor and subcontractors.

Dubai International Airport Car Park Building (AX-227):

–          Onsite inspections and preparation for handing over for completed systems, such as car park, CCTV, data and telephone, building management and fire alarm systems.

–          Testing and commissioning of the CCTV and car park system.

BurJuman Expansion Project:

–      Delivered full turnkey project for building security systems comprised of CCTV, access control and monitoring system, guard watch tour system, video badging system, car park management system, people counting system, security voice communication system, building management system and lighting management system.

–      Lead and supervised project site operations and works.

–      Monitored and controlled subcontractors progress up until handing over.

–      Prepared and modified shop drawings and as-built drawings.

–      Played a keen role in quality control to comply with the contract specifications and electrical standards.

–      Coordinated with the consultant and MEP contractor to insure provisions as per approved shop drawings.

–      Addressed with immediate action any unexpected technical issues or difficulties at the time of execution.

–      Troubleshoot and maintained systems on hardware and software levels.

–      Submitted progress reports to the project manager.

–      Prepared inspections and handing-over sheets.

–      Took part in control rooms design, equipment installation and system installation.

–      Worked on installed systems interfaces and integrations with other systems such as fire alarm system.

–      Carried out field final installation inspection with the consultant.

–      Carried out project handing-over to the client.

–      Provided training to the client and supplying operation and maintenance manuals to all systems listed.

 

Honeywell – AJB Hightech Ltd. (AJB)                                       Amman, Jordan [Jul-01 – Sep-01]

BMS Engineering (Intern):

–      Training in the control and building management system (BMS) field for Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) for industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial and residential facilities and buildings.

–      Were responsible for onsite installations, testing and commissioning of installed Fan Coil Units (FCU) at the Four Seasons Hotel, Amman.

–      Were responsible of preparing the graphical user interface (GUI) and program configuration on the Excel Building System (XBS). The system was installed in the Four Seasons Hotel.

–      Participated in drafting and modifying electrical schematics to be handed to Site Engineers.

 

 

SKILLS

§  Procurement Management

§  Contracts Management

§  Project Management
§  Stakeholders Management

§  Engineering Management

§  Construction Management
§  MS Project

§  MS Office

§  ERP
Education/ Certifications/ Memberships
§  Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS L4)                                                              Dubai, UAE [Candidate ]

§  Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI                                                              Dubai, UAE [April 2009 ]

§  Associate’s Certificate in PM, George Washington University/ ESI                          Dubai, UAE [ Nov 2008 ]

§  Supply Chain Management: Principles and Concepts, Human Soft                    Abu Dhabi, UAE [ June 2009 ]

§Risk Management, ESI                                                                                                             Dubai, UAE [ Nov 2008 ]

§Scheduling and Cost Control, ESI                                                                                            Dubai, UAE [ Oct 2008 ]

§Quality for Project Managers, ESI                                                                                             Dubai, UAE [ Jul 2008 ]

§BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan                                                Amman, Jordan [2003 ]

Achievement: Awarded 2nd place by IEEE/ IEE for best graduation project for the year 2003.

§High school graduate in the science stream, Al Manhal International School                   Amman, Jordan[ 1997 ]

Achievement: Scored 94.3% and rated among the 120th highest grades over the Kingdom.