KARIM NOBAR Resident of Abu Dhabi, +971503203080 ,, Age 32, Married.

Construction Manager /PMP

with 9 yearsUAE Experience, Abu Dhabi (Since March 2004)

Ability to manage relations between contractors & consultants onsite & offsite

Trilingual (Arabic, English, French) Fluent Speaking & Written

Preparation of architectural design from the concept to the detail design stage

Monitor all quality related activities on the project

Technical proficiency in ‘Auto Cad’, ‘Sketch up’, ‘Photoshop’, ‘Microsoft office’

EDUCATION

BSc.DegreeinArchitectural

Engineering and Environmental Design, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt,

2004 accreditedtoRIBA Royal
Institute of British Architects part-1

High School, Saint Marc College (French Curriculum) Alexandria, Egypt, 1999

CORE COMPETENCIES

Architectural design-Business development-Interior design

Quality assurance-Construction management-Value engineering

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Construction Manager JACOBS PROJECT MANAGEMENT of THE CLEVELAND CLINIC ABU DHABI ( July 2012-current) 1.4 Billion$( construction only )

Role:

Project manager,in charge of the Swing Wing Building , oneout of the six main buildings for the hospital. Build up area 30.000m2

ManagingConstruction Teams Aedas /Keo/B6 and Samsung to enforce the quality & the production.

Achievements:

  • Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction in the entire process
  • Managing day-to-day site activities; including supervising and monitoring that required resources are available to the Construction to allow progress to be maintained in line with program.
  • Monitoring construction programs & KPI, and making recommendations in areas of slippage.
  • Understanding all design documentations, drawings, specifications, contract terms and conditions, and any special requirements, including program milestones.
  • Identifying any risk / mitigations related to procurement /manpower /design / supervision issues and make recommendations that support engineering procedure.
  • Preparing the Earned value plan to match the target KPI.
  • Ensuring Safety best practices are being utilized during all site activities.

SeniorArchitect MUBADALA - CAPITALAND REAL ESTATE (CAPITALA) (May 2008-July 2012) 1.2 Billion $

Role:

Represent the Client in all architectural matters relating to the projects

Review all the architectural RFI ,shop drawings ,Specifications and Material submittals

Provide technical support and supervision of the pre-design, design and tender programs including solicitations of interests, prequalification, calls for proposals, adjudication and award recommendations

Manage and supervise the consultant and contractor’s performance in the conduct of design and construction program according to the contract

Achievements:

Redevelop and manage all the future phases of Arzanah Sheikh Zayed Sports City; including phase 1 Rihan Heights - completed, Phase 2 - under construction, and phase 3&4 - under design

Shortlist Consultants and contractors prior to management approval

Prepare the RFPs for the consultancy agreements & assist the Development Manager in managing the project

Prepare in house design stages/feasibility studies, including architectural specifications, Schedule of finishes, Interior design and Landscape

Review tender documents submitted by the consultant and ensure that the project drawings are in line with the approved marketing ones

Participate in design reviews and Value Engineering Workshops

In charge of the Interior Design of show flats, penthouse as a venue to receive purchasers and additional to that was in charge of the design and built of Capitala HQ offices

Assure and control the quality of 5 high-end Rihana heights residential towers composed of 854 units, 14 villas, a 3 levels podium, swimming pools and a club house

Check all Method of statement and Materials proposed in compliance with contract requirements

Assure that the project achieves a high score of Conquas (construction quality assessment system) for all the architectural work

Site engineer Al YASMINA BRITISH SCHOOL (A.S.G.C) (June 2007 –May 2008)

Role:

Manage the construction of one of ALDAR academies, British primary schools (Al Yasmina), including diversity facilities as swimming pools, multipurpose sports hall, football & basketball pitches.

Achievements:

Check on the progress and insure that the project is running on time

Daily management of the site, including supervising, coordinating and/or monitoring the activities of controllers

Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project

Plan the work effectively and efficiently organize the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines

Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations

Coordinate all engineering and design work with concerned parties

Ensure the quality specifications and standards of work

Attend regular meetings with client ,architect and consultant

Project engineer 3 SWITCHE ROOMS & 90 TELECOM TOWERS FOR ATLAS (NOKIA)(March2005-June2007)

Role:

Manage and coordinator on site construction of infrastructure buildings for UAE Ministry of interior, a new communication network consisting of 90 telecom towers & 3 switch rooms (main buildings, sites located in Abu Dhabi, RAK& Fujairah)

Achievements:

Report to Project Management Team on contractor’s performances and project issues

Ensuring all materials used and work performed are as per specifications

Preparation of the snag list and ensuring the removal of the snags by contractor before handing over

Manage all resources & mobilization on the project site

Managing preparation As-built drawings required for handover

Follow up on all documents and drawings required, with the Municipality and all government authorities to get the required approvals (NOC, building permits)

Site engineer AL DAHFRA MILITTARY AIRPORT AL HAMED DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION L.L.C (March2004- March2005)

Role:

Site Engineer for the construction of Airplane Hanger metal building for UAE air force in Al Dahfra air base

Achievements:

Check drawings, plans, and prepare the BOQ

Follow up with all sub-contractor(s) to ensure that we are getting best quality as per contract and as per approved specifications

Understand and facilitate permit-to-work process so that contractors work can proceed smoothly

Supervising concrete pouring activities and Inspecting steel reinforcement of slabs and walls against approved shop drawings

Reporting project progress to the Project Manager on a regular basis

All documents can be furnished upon request