A position of Project Manager in project management or project construction.
Shawket A. Alnakkash
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in project management/construction as Project Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
â—Š Professional senior civil engineer with 27 years of experience in international project management, procurement, construction, and team supervision and leadership.
â—Š Advance computer skills including MS Office, CAD applications and project planner Primavera.
â—Š Comprehensive knowledge of codes & standards for general civil, chemical-petrochemical and oil engineering fields (ACI, AISC, ASCE, API, ASTM, BS, AWWA, ANSI, IBC, UBC and JIS).
â—Š Have recommendation letters about projects performance for management, procurement, supervision and implementation of the projects from UN and International Corporations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Iraq Reconstruction Program
Ministry Liaison, Stanley Baker Hill Joint Venture 08/2007 – 08/2008
Ministry Liaison, CH2M Hill/Parsons Joint Venture 05/2005 – 08/2007
â—Š Facilitated communication on joint projects of the USACE Gulf Region Division and the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, including project planning, design, procurement, supervision, construction, operation and maintenance, and handover functions.
â—Š Contributed technical knowledge and translation skills in joint technical and administrative meetings, resulting in streamlined project schedules and completion of projects under budget and time.
â—Š Implemented Capacity Development Initiative and project management workshops with technical courses for ministry staff.
â—Š Acted as committee member of Mini-Master Plans/Potable Water supply for six Iraqi governorates.
URUK Engineering Services 03/2004 – 05/2005
Project Manager
â—Š Served as Project Manager for Luhais-Subba oil field development project with joint ventures such as British Omniway Properties Company, Petrofac/UAE and Metis/Turkey.
â—Š Managed engineering team responsible for all site implementation activities including civil works and the facilities; equipment foundations; installation of machines and equipment; pipelines lay-down with testing; tanks installation with testing; steel structures and pipe racks ; and power generation unit.
â—Š Reviewed and approved basic and detailed engineering documents with the drawing including the standards and specifications in project design stage and any updates during the construction phase.
â—Š Supervised the preparation of general BOM/BOQ of all civil, mechanical & electrical works /equipment and materials for the project.
â—Š Provided engineering services to let the project execution as economic / cost reductions and within specified time.
â—Š Supervised & participated in the study of steel structure factory investment and submitting the offer.
â—Š Supervised and approved all verbal and written client correspondence, including project offer preparation documents.
◊ Supervised and checked tenders’ documents for the implementation and procurement of sub-contractors.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Baghdad, Iraq 08/2003 – 12/2003
Procurement Assistant III
â—Š Reviewed and approved the format of technical information/specifications of purchase orders to ensure compliance with the contract requirements.
â—Š Updated and followed up the changes of the technical/information specifications of purchase orders.
â—Š Collaborated with other sections concerning purchase order procedures.
â—Š Liaised with the procurement assistant to ensure the timely and accurate issuance of purchase orders.
United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN–HABITAT), Baghdad, Iraq 02/2001 – 07/2003
National Observer
â—Š Supervised engineering assessment of infrastructure/dwelling unit damage due to Iraq War.
â—Š Supervised sales and distribution work of MOU construction materials according to United Nations Oil-for-Food Resolution and followed up with end users at construction sites.
â—Š Participated in materials market price surveys for construction materials.
â—Š Conducted periodic studies of low cost housing with regard to family size and population growth.
â—Š Submitted proposals to improve housing sector including construction material acquisition.
â—Š Coordinated with governmental counterparts and reporting to the head office.
Emirates General Trading & Contracting Establishment, United Arab Emirates 09/2000 – 01/2001
Project Manager
â—Š Managed diverse construction projects including villas, community buildings, tourist apartments, mineral water packing factory, water pipeline with lay-down and tests and supermarkets.
â—Š Negotiated with local and overseas companies concerning the issues of projects conducted by the company.
â—Š Managed, approved and supervised the preparation of tenders, BOQ/BOM, standards and specifications, contract conditions documents for company projects.
◊ Responsible for checking and approving project’s drawings and specifications of the contractors.
State Company for Industrial Design and Construction, Baghdad, Iraq 01/1999 – 08/2000
Department Manager / Estimation Department – Head Office
â—Š Managed staff of 100 responsible for projects management, design, procurement and implementation conducted by the company.
â—Š Supervised the preparation of tenders / BOM / BOQ, engineering and surveying drawings, quantity and estimation documents for implementation projects.
â—Š Developed project specifications with standards and contract conditions.
â—Š Responsible for reviewing and approving project drawings submitted by other companies.
â—Š Provided engineering services to let the project execution as economic and cost reductions.
State Company for Industrial Design and Construction, Baghdad, Iraq 04/1985 – 01/1999
Project Manager
â—Š Managed site engineers responsible for project site execution and office activities including management, procurement, supervision/implementation, commission and handover of fertilizers - petrochemicals and methanol plants, water and waste water treatment units, pipeline laying with testing, fire-fighting systems, general types of steel structures, substations & general electrical works, sanitary works, general civil and architectural works.
â—Š Reviewed, approved and accepted basic and detailed engineering documents including the standards and specifications of civil, oil and industrial projects submitted by international companies.
â—Š Supervised and delegated project implementation with international companies from USA, England, Japan, Italy, Korea, Yugoslavia, Russia and others.
â—Š Provided engineering services to let the project execution as economic and cost reductions.
Ministry of Defense, Baghdad, Iraq 08/1981 – 04/1985
Military Service/Site Engineer
â—Š Lead Engineer responsible for the execution of various building projects including steel and concrete structures, warehouses, workshops, cold stores and others.
â—Š Managed site engineers working on various contracts.
â—Š Supervised projects implemented by foreign companies from Italy and Soviet Union / Russia.
OTHER SKILLS
â—Š Reviewed, checked and approved the engineering offers and drawings submitted by international and local companies for projects, other hand responsible for the preparation of Tender Documents for civil projects.
â—Š Participated in many development courses, conferences, and seminars in Projects Management, Procurement and site execution/implementation of general Civil, Oil and Industrial Engineering fields.
â—Š Head and member of committees for proposals study and negotiations with international companies from USA, Japan, Italy, Yugoslavia and Russia concerning different types of project implementation.
EDUCATION
◊ B.Sc. in Civil Engineering - University of Salahaddin/Sulaimaniya, Iraq – 1981
CERTIFICATES
â—Š United Nations Service Certification
â—Š GRD / PCO - Certification of Mini Master Planning
â—Š GRD / Water Sector - Certification Project Management Professional [PMP]
◊ PMI / CMCS – Primavera - Project Management Module Courses [102-106]
LANGUAGES
Arabic (native speaker), English (speak, read and write fluently), Japanese and French (basic)
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