Project Management Manager

ALI ELDarsa

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Thérèse, Québec, Canada, J7E 2B9

Contacts: +1-438-***-****

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Presenting over 27 years of experience in construction across aviation, industrial, and residential projects

Extensive working experience in Consultancy, EPC Contractor and Client domain across KSA, Qatar, Lebanon, USA, and Canada, having contributed to multi-billion-dollar EPC projects. Proven ability to handle post contract project life cycle through the stages of planning, engineering, procurement, subcontracting, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Adequate experience in pre-contract engineering of projects including estimation and costing. Track record of delivering projects within budget, quality & timeline parameters; closely working with client, consultants, vendors & project management team.

Core Competencies

Planning & Scheduling

Construction Engineering

Tech Submittals Review

Construction Management

Site Administration

Quality Inspections

Site Safety Management

Contracts & Claims Mgmt

Proposal Engineering

Project Coordination

Relationships Management

Team Building & Leadership

Professional Synopsis

Expertise in structural steel construction for mega EPC projects as well as construction, renovation, and maintenance of industrial and residential establishments.

Experienced in mobilizing equipment and logistics at project site, resources planning & organization, activity scheduling, supervision of construction programs, submittals management, schedule monitoring, progress management, resolution of construction issues, vendors/subcontractors management, progress reporting, and expediting client/consultant deliverables

Deft at directing, monitoring and controlling site construction activities with large construction team and subcontractors, while ensuring time procurement and strict compliance with specifications, safety and project quality plan

Strong exposure in quantity take off, project estimation, finalization of specs, and techno-commercial proposal preparation

Proven leadership and team management skills, ability to communicate with all levels of people internal or external to the organization, and raise performance levels through coaching, mentoring and problem solving

Experience Summary

Sr. Project Coordinator MTL Development Company, Saint Laurent, QC, Canada

2024 – Present

Project Handled

La Tour Fides (19th floor, 291 units)

Montreal, Quebec

Locatif Laval (8th floor, 258 units)

Laval, Quebec

Site Manager (Agency Representative) Travail Global – TG, Laval, QC, Canada

2022 - 2023

Represented travail global (TG) at Dollorama’s main distribution center by supervising and managing 85 of TG employees

Assistant Project Manager Cree Construction and Development Company - Beauce Ville, Quebec, Canada

2021 – 2022

Project Title : Construction of Residential Building – Block D (Modular Construction)

Client: Hydro Quebec

Job Profile:

Reviewed the scope of work of prefabricated building and prepared preliminary planning

Managed and controlled the fabrication, transportation, and construction of the building consisting of 45 modules

Estimated resources requirements for the project including staff and construction equipment

Ensured fabrication / installation works are executed in line with approved shop drawings, work schedule, budget, and safety plan

Planned / scheduled priorities in line with the sequence and monitored and controlled progress

Ensured approved fabrication and installation work procedures and ITPs are thoroughly implemented including safety

Participated in safety, progress, and quality site visits and meetings

Co-ordinated with client representatives and kept them informed of construction status including area of concerns

Maintained demobilization plans of the workforce and plant as the project progresses in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and utilization of plant

Freelance Project Manager Montreal, Canada

2018 – 2021

Project Title: Various renovation projects (houses, apartments, retail shops, restaurents, etc)

Job Profile

Represented clients in the supervision of various renovation projects to ensure works are executed and completed safely as per plans, work schedule, and budget.

Senior Project Engineer Dar Alhandasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) – Jeddah, KSA

2012 – 2018

Project Title: King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project

Client: General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)

Contractor: Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)

Contract Value: 12 Billion USD

Job Profile

Led site engineers and inspectors in supervising the construction of steel structures including passenger terminal building, control tower, main rescue and fire fighting facilities, and multistorey car park in accordance with approved design and specifications, work schedule, and HSE standards

Kept client representative updated on work progress and areas of concern

Attended weekly management meeting (Progress, Quality, and Safety)

Reviewed method statement, ITP, work schedules, and ensured all documentations within section are properly controlled

Monitored contractor's construction equipment and manpower and advised on any shortage

Reviewed contractor's monthly progress invoice and recommended for processing by client

Led site staff in final inspection and preparation of punch list

Site Manager Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. – Jubail, KSA

2011 – 2012

Project Title: Jubail Export Refinery Project (Coker Unit - Package 4)

Main Contractor: Chiyoda Petro Star Samsung Saudi Arabia (CPSA)

Client: Saudi Aramco Total Refinery & Petrochemical (SATORP)

Contract Value: 700 million USD

Job Profile

Represented subcontractor for structural steel works

Handled and controlled construction resources to complete structural steel works (Derrick Structure, Pipe Racks, Shelters, Equipment Platforms, etc.) within schedule, budget, project specifications and up to safety standards

Project Engineer/Section Engineer Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) –Ras Laffan, Qatar

2007 – 2011

Projects Handled

2009 – 2011: Project: Common Cooling Water Project - Phase II (CCW 2)

Client: Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Contract Value: 600 million USD

Role: Project Engineer (Structural Steel)

2008 – 2009: Project: Shell Pearl GTL Project

Project Management Contractor: KBR - JGC

Client: Qatar Petroleum / Shell

Contract Value: 19 Billion USD

Role: Section Engineer (Structural Steel)

2007 – 2008: Project: Qatar Gas Expansion Project

Main Contractor: Chiyoda - Technip JV

Client: Qatar Petroleum / Exxon Mobil

Contract Value: 9 Billion USD

Role: Section Engineer (Structural Steel)

Job Profile

Project Engineer

Reviewed the scope of work for structural steel activity including pipe racks, equipment shelters, platforms and pipe supports and prepared preliminary planning

Implemented accurate and timely reporting system for structural steel progress and forecasted for resource requirements

Monitored structural steel erection including pipe bridges' critical lifts to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, method statements, and permit and safety procedures

Maintained demobilization plans of the workforce and plant as the project progresses in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and utilization of plant

Communicated and followed up with procurement and engineering departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and site technical problems are resolved and relevant documentation are transmitted to site for immediate implementation

Ensured punch list items are cleared and client handover is satisfactorily concluded

Section Engineer

Implemented method statement and ITP within section including safety

Estimated resources requirements for the section including staff and PMV and ensured mobilization with Manager

Planned / scheduled priorities in line with the sequence and monitored progress

Co-ordinated site engineers’ activities and ensured structural steel erection in line with drawings, specs, and schedules

Informed site engineers / supervisors of safety requirements and ensured all relevant messages from management are passed and followed by all personnel

Co-ordinated with client representatives and kept them informed of construction status including area of concern

Ensured execution of field design changes in a timely manner, evaluated cost and time impacts, and controlled back charges

Project Engineer Pepsi Cola – Beirut, Lebanon

2002 – 2007

Job Profile

Managed construction projects to finish within specs, budget and time including installation of HVAC, plumbing & fire fighting systems, production equipment (boilers, bottle washers and conveyors, fillers and cappers, etc.), data, telephone and power networks, construction of new production facilities, warehouses, steel structures, revamp of administration offices, upgrade of existing facilities, flooring and waterproofing, and infrastructure works

Checked and approved contractors' payments for all factory related projects

Provided technical support and maintained projects' documentation including conceptual and detailed designs and layouts, shop drawings, red line mark-up / as built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, consultancy and contract agreements, schedules, etc.

Defined contractor's scope of work for building maintenance projects, obtained & evaluated proposals, drafted service agreement, and ensured jobs completion to contract plans and specifications

Drafted consultancy, contract, and turnkey agreements for several construction projects pertaining to metal buildings and production lines

Procured design, construction, and maintenance services using Oracle Procurement Program

Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for facilities like cold rooms, HVAC and plumbing systems

Prepared and controlled yearly projects and maintenance budget for building MEP systems

Supervised the execution of service contracts pertaining to elevators, motorized barriers & steel gates, motorized sliding doors

Previous Experience

1999 – 2002 Office Engineer Tulger Contracting Corporation, Whitestone, USA

Handled quantity take off and specification review of all bids for pre-engineered steel buildings

Designed and estimated costs of pre-engineered metal buildings using star building software

Managed post contract technical and commercial functions as directed from time to time

1998 – 1999 Site Engineer Consolidated Contractors Company, Jubal, KSA

Project Handled: Safco II Ammonia Urea Plant Expansion Project (500 Million USD)

Planned, scheduled, monitored and controlled structural steel works including urea handling system, elevated flare system, and cladding works in line with section plan and construction schedule

Provided adequate training related to safety issues to foreman, charge hands, and subordinates

1998 Teaching Assistant (Process Dynamics & Control) Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Credentials

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, 1992 - 1997

Professional Development

Anatomy of Engineering Project Management

Advanced Negotiation skills

Operation and Maintenance Contracts and Specifications Drafting

Health and Safety on Construction Sites including WHMIS 2015

Supervisor Specific Safety Training (OSHO)

Risk Management, Planning and Scheduling

Computer Proficiency

Fortran, C++, AutoCAD, MS Project, Premivera, MS Office

Professional Affiliation

Member of Order of Engineers & Architects – Beirut, Lebanon, since May 2001

Member of Saudi Council of Engineers, since Nov 2012

Awards

CCC Safety Award of the Month (SAFCO II Project, KSA - December, 1998)

Qatar Petroleum Safety Awareness Award (CCW 2 Project, Qatar - June, 2010)

Personal Particulars

Date of Birth: December 12, 1971

Languages Known: English, French, Arabic

Nationality: Canadian, Lebanese

Marital Status: Married

Passport No: AG621821 valid till 09/02/2028

Driving License: Canadian, Qatari & Saudi

References available upon request

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