Please turn on your javascript Ezzalarab Alazzeh - Senior Cost & Contracts Consultant - Construction Commercial Director - Turner Arabia - Turner International Middle East (TiME) - Project Management Consultancy - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Senior Construction Projects Executive, Director of Cost / Contracts / Planning Controls Systems amp PM professional. A challenge passionate with a balanced and objective approach to decision making. Results oriented, dynamic and energetic leader with exceptional record of delivering effective Cost Estimates, Budgets and Cost Control Management with high performance to meet challenging business demands. Extensive 28 Yrs exp. with intensive qualifications that combines both technical and commercial operational execution under Controlled Atmosphere. Expert in Cost Estimation Strategies, Database structuring, RFPs / bid proposals, Budget Engineering and Formulation. During the past 11 years, I Led various C-Level advisory and collaborative engagements with clients through intensive international PM experience gained from Turner International Middle East addressing cost amp planning controls management / financial delivery roadmap for execution of multi Billion large scale infrastructural / Mega developments projects from inception to completion via projects controls systems, early risk assessment, contracts /claims management, disputes avoidance of root cause / delay analysis in every and each element of the PM life cycle to achieve professional project delivery across diverse sectors of the industry. Commercially focused with proven business analytics amp performance management to drive business excellence aligned with sound financial acumen amp ability to identify the status of key investment drivers such as Feasibility, Debt /Equity, ROI / IRR amp other financial parameters Data Analytics leading to sustainable revenue growth in competitive markets. Pivotal SME with resourceful capabilities in managing multi cultural stakeholders, compelling governance constraints, developing excellent clients relationships with digitized controls and high level dashboard status reporting. Takes every opportunity to uphold the firm profile as a provider of professional and premium quality services.

Experience

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Senior Cost & Contracts Consultant - Construction Commercial Director
Turner Arabia - Turner International Middle East (TiME) - Project Management Consultancy
Feb 2006 - Jan 2017 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Worked with TiME on professional delivery of iconic multi mix use high rise towers, hospitals, hotels land mark cities and Mega developments of various architectural and structural design complexities. In these projects, I have directed both cost and contracts management consulting services for various clients, stakeholders, reputable developers and banking sectors in the Middle East. Led successful transformation initiatives, design management and preparation of construction execution strategy plans. Provided professional performance evaluation studies of time and cost in addition to the engineering status of the ongoing projects with high caliber comprehensive reports covering business excellence approach such as; dependency, technology integration, logistics and financial management.

Project Management Role:
• Led the commercial delivery of prestigious projects as envisioned by the client’s strategic business plans aligned with financial planning, feasibility studies, Budgets and cost control management for large corporations in line with high understanding of Corporate Governance goals and objectives.
• Developed budgetary cost estimates with cash flow forecasts at each design stage and conducted Contractor's tender evaluation of bids submittals and provided detailed study analysis report with recommendations to projects owners.
• Tracked actual incurred cost committed, uncommitted cost, concluded Monthly Indicated Outcome Reports (IOR) with cash flow forecast for ongoing projects till the projects close out stage and generated high level dashboard status reports with graphical presentation of Cost & Time metrics controls reports like EVM, SV, PV, CV, AC, BAC, ETC & SPI and CPI.
• Studied Clint's signed contracts and recommend early remedial and proactive actions to keep the client protected from predicted faults that are stated in the contract conditions.
• Issued detailed third arbitrator evaluation reports for Contractor's claims.
• Reviewed, advised and finalized Lump sum, Re-measurable quantities and Cost Plus contract arrangements for Turner and client's Projects based on FIDIC and many other types of contracts.
• Administrated Contracts revisions, negotiated change orders, additional works variation orders of ongoing projects with Clients, Design Architects, Consultants, Contractors, suppliers and Sub-contractors based on proper Interpretation and explanation of contract terms.
• Advised stockholders, owners, project directors on contractual obligations, liabilities and risks, assured compliance with bonds, warrantees, insurances, undertakings, etc. and facilitates follow up until final discharge of obligations.
• Synchronized technical logistics and site logistics into projects schedules in terms of activities’ logical sequence, duration, contractual milestones, and cost loading of planned budgeted values for all resources. Assured regular monthly progress update by project’s planners and managers to avoid work disruptions and delays, conducted project Earned Value management (EVM) meetings to discuss the actual status and facilitate provision of most convenient remedial action if needed.
• Conducted monthly site visits and prepared monthly progress reports according to witnessed progress showing all agreed targeted Milestones delays, critical issues and contractual risks, and any other issues that may cause negative impact on progress.
• Conferred with designers, supervisory consultants, owners, contractors and advise solutions to arising critical issues to achieve projects completion as budgeted and planned
• Issued projects status reports with factual findings of design, shop drawings, execution progress, quality assurance and safety performance including financial status and general performance evaluation to enable proper decision making of clients.
• Attended meetings with clients, Contractors, and Consultants to provide recommendations and/or advices to resolve critical issues arguments.
• Directed, supervised the working team to keep highest levels of productivity, quality, values and attitudes of responsibility and positive competency.

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Senior Manager - Estimation, Contracts, and Planning Projects Controls
+ A.S. Husseini & Partner Contracting Company
Nov 1998 - Jan 2006 | Khobar, Saudi Arabia

In (1999-2006) - 7 years, I have colored my experience with construction management of industrial type of projects and had the chance to strongly integrate projects cost estimation proposals, budgeting, contracts, planning and progress updates in less time, less risk and considerable higher yearly turnover by15 times more throughout professional integration of Timberline Precision Estimation and Primavera Planning Software's. This success has transformed the steady company business strategy into an overwhelming secured strategy atmosphere.
Construction Management Role:
• Achieved fruitful bid proposals and contracts award throughout professional submission of competitive commercial offers and premium quality technical offers in line with potential clients' tenders requirements, Company strategy plan and business plan Priorities.
• Digitized the estimation process by activating Timberline Precision Estimation Software, conducting database restructuring for most of the construction resources and formulating the quantities takeoff process and generated an automated accurately priced detailed Bill of Quantities as per the tender documents requirements covering Direct and In-Direct overheads and Company profit margins.
• Oversaw the signing of contracts upon receipt of the client award letter, compiled detailed budget report for work packages broken down into Materials, Sub-contracts, Labor and call for a kick off meeting for budget components distribution to concerned Project Managers, Procurement Managers, human resources and Accounting Managers to start the execution plan preparation.
• Prepared detailed Excel Spread sheet formats for monitoring actual cost against the planned budget for each activity with control on profitably, labor productivity and all material procurement stages.
• Created Primavera cost loaded target CPM schedules for ongoing projects, combined all ongoing projects in one Master Schedule, updated bi-weekly progress, controlled the overall resources and related cash flow status with accurate financial planning.
• Provided strong contractual project management services for company projects.
• Identify risk issues, review, and recommend practical contractual solutions.
• Prepared and issued Variation Orders and Claims and secured clients approvals.
• Reviewed and processed Monthly Payments as per consultant’s certifications.

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Approved Project Manager by the Royal technical committee of the Project
Tarenco Trading & Contracting Company
Aug 1996 - Oct 1998 | Amman, Jordan

Project Name : Endowment Development Project for Al-Sahaba Graves Buildings & Mosque
Project Brief Description: State of the Art architecture for the Graves buildings, Mosques, Residential Complex and Hotels with variety of decorative Arches, Vaults and large Domes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Managed a successful and Professional construction execution of project phases till final handover as planned and budgeted with complete owner satisfaction.
• Framed all contractual obligations of subcontractors and recognized all critical requirements.
• Monitored project target schedule and project budget.
• Resolved drawings contradictions with the consultant and suggested quick practical and applicable engineering solutions for approval.
• Identified, calculated, negotiated and followed up all change orders and claims till approval.
• Created standard templates and Modeling for target quality systems for various repeated tasks in order to maintain fast, accurate execution.
• Implemented HSE and loss prevention standards for day to day operations with strict compliance with s safety codes, security and other regulations.
• Monitored construction sites, ensured compliance with specifications codes and laws.
• Hired and supervised Sub-contractors, vendors, and continuous purchasing follow up.
• Improved team communication, coordination and interaction with work tasks and challenges via responsibility matrix and monitored assignments to ensure timely manner execution.
Achievements:
■ Upon joining, I have found that the project has been completely stopped for 10 months due to existence of deep large conical wells under foundations. My proposed technical solution to this real challenge had been approved and construction works resumed smoothly where the claimed extension of time and related variation order were approved accordingly.
■ Invested my technical strength to fruitful commercial benefits outcomes and ahead of schedule completion by converting technical challenges into real opportunities and brings the project towards success rather than forecasted delays and losses. This was achieved successfully throughout comprehensive early study of released for construction drawing which facilitates early clash detections of the existing technical and functional contradictions between the various design areas in the project.
■ Supervised successful construction of a permanent dewatering system through a deep perforated PVC piping network under the city roads network including large precast manholes, pump stations, collection tanks with continuous pumping and discharge to the sea.

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Site Project Engineer
Astraco Contracting Co.
Jun 1995 - Apr 1996 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project: Reducing water table level under the residential community of Al RUWAIS city of ADNOC - Abu Dhabi.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Supervised the day to day site construction activities of deep and wide trench excavation, gravel filling around the laid perforated pipes and testing, backfilling,....etc.
• Selected the appropriate type of sheet piling at different trench excavation depths.
• Performed non-disruptive road crossing under the highway of 80 Meters road width to install and test a 1meter diameter discharge pressure PVC pipe line construction.
• Solved site construction obstacles with feasible and practical alternative solutions.
■ Supervised successful construction of a permanent dewatering system through a deep perforated PVC piping network under the city roads network including large precast manholes, pump stations, collection tanks with continuous pumping and discharge to the sea.

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Site Construction Manager
+ United Engineers Company
Mar 1993 - Apr 1995 | Amman, Jordan

Project: Motah University Main Mosque.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Site construction activities were delivered professionally to MO`TAH University Engineering Office as per the special engineering requirements and various geometrical shapes and elements in this unique project.
• Prepared all projects construction methodology statements.
• Identified and optimized the formwork selection for all types of structures using key technologies to meet domes and arches unique architectural requirements
• Managed all procurement of material lists, and purchasing activities in line with Specs.
• Ensured regular project controls to maintain a successful completion within Project Targeted Budget and Schedule.
Achievements:
■ This project constituted my first project success challenge as a project manager. It had a unique architectural design with a bullet shape minaret of 42 meters height. It was donated by the Prime Minster of Interior, located at the Main Gate of Motah University and supervised by the university engineering office.

Education

King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals
Bachelor, Bachelors, , Science in Civil Engineering‎
Structural
CGPA 2.0/4
1988

Languages

Expert English
Expert Arabic

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