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Nader Dahdal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Executive Leadership with expertise in Contracting, Owner Representation, Project Management, and Design Management across diverse projects including major infrastructure, hotels, residential/office towers, low-rise buildings and villa clusters, and industrial facilities. Proven track record in client relations, contract and construction management, dispute resolution, and litigation.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director / Area Manager

Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co.
09.2004 - Current

Area Manager; oversee all aspects of company operations in Dubai, managing projects exceeding $1.3B. Responsibilities include Client Relations, Budgeting, Procurement, Construction, Projects’ Cost Control Delivery, Contractual Disputes, and Litigation.

Project Director (PD); this position was successfully and fully attained on selected large projects, details are highlighted below.


Selected Projects (Dubai, UAE)

  • Rosemont Hilton Twin Towers, 54 & 56 Floors; Dubai (PD)
  • Banyan Tree Residencies, 33 Floors, High End; Dubai (PD)
  • Celestia Serviced Hotel Apartments, 964 Furnished Suites, Clusters of G + 6 buildings, DWC; Dubai (PD)
  • Upper Crest, 44 Floors Tower, Furnished Apartments; Dubai (PD)
  • Akoya Oxygen 2, Villa Clusters, Total 924 Villas; Dubai (PD)
  • Pullman/Accor Hotel, 33 Floors, JLT; Dubai (PD)
  • Centrium Towers, IMPZ; Dubai (PD)

Senior Projects Manager

Al Nabooda & Bin Hafeez General Contracting Co. Dubai (LLC)
02.2001 - 08.2004

Headed the following operations in Dubai; pre-award Negotiations, Construction, Budgeting and Cost Control, Claims, Progress and Financial Reviews

Total Projects’ Value Exceeded 225M USD.


Selected Projects (Dubai, UAE)

  • Jumeirah Island, Gulf Feeder Pipe Lines / Design & Build (Marine Works); Dubai
  • International City, Nakheel, Complete Infrastructure networks (roads, drainage, sewerage, telecom, etc.); Dubai
  • Dubai Trade Center Storm Drainage; Dubai
  • Nad Al Shiba Sewerage & Drainage, Dubai Municipality, construction of pumping stations, sewerage & storm drainage networks, secondary and tertiary networks, and 500 acres of retention lakes; Dubai
  • Za’abeel Sewerage Drainage network, Dubai Municipality; Dubai
  • Za’abeel Roads, Dubai Municipality; Dubai
  • Al Sofooh/Jumeirah Palm Flyovers and Roads; Dubai Municipality.

General Manager

Multiforms L.L.C.
02.2000 - 01.2001

Production and Installation of UPVC Windows and Doors. Responsibilities included Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Production, Installation and Maintenance.


Selected Projects (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi UAE)

  • 240 Villas in Al Barsha; Dubai
  • 400 Low-Cost Villas in Shahama; Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Sultan Bin Al Nahyan Palace; Abu Dhabi

Director of Construction

Engineering Enterprises Company
11.1992 - 01.2000

Directly in charge of construction, cost control, planning, budgeting, procurement, periodical financial reviews, project performance, and mitigation.


Selected Projects (Jordan)

  • Zara Tower, 22 Floors Commercial/ Residential/ Theatre Tower; Amman
  • Aqaba Movenpick Jordan (J/V with Saudi Binladen Group SBG); Aqaba
  • Construction of Amman Hyatt, JV with SBG;Amman
  • Renovation of the InterContinental Hotel, Design-Build; Amman
  • SOS International Village, Jordan, Austrian Human Aide; Amman
  • Al Risha Oil Wells Civil Works, Canadian Aid; Jordan
  • Qatar Embassy; Amman
  • Pharmaceutical/ Assembly factories; Amman

Operations Manager

KEO International Consultants (KEOIC), Architects & Engineers
08.1988 - 11.1992

Establishment and Registration of the Company and affiliated International Joint Venture entities with the Authorities.

Responsibilities serving on JV management committees, addressing contractual and technical, Design Management/ Reviews, Floating international design competitions and construction tenders, bid analysis and reports, and construction supervision.


Selected Projects (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi U.A.E)

  • Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, HQ; Dubai
  • Western Region Sewerage Network Project (KEOIC/Metcalf & Edy, JV); Abu Dhabi,
  • Sanitary Odor Control Study, City of Abu Dhabi (KEO/CDM JV); Abu Dhabi
  • Extension of U.A.E. University, Al Ain, Old Campus, Owner Rep.; Abu Dhabi

Site / Project Engineer

Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co. (L.L.C.)
01.1984 - 07.1988

Selected Projects: (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

  • Ruwais Industrial Park, Complete Infrastructure Network; Abu Dhabi
  • Suleimat Dtainge Network, Al Ain, UAE Al Ain Storm Drainage Network, UAE Al Hayar to Alain Water Wells and Pumping Mains; Abu Dhabi

Education

BS Engineering -

California State Northridge, USA
01.1984

A Levels -

Dover College, Kent, England
07.1979

Languages

Arabic, English
Native language

Personal Information

Nationality: Jordanian / Chilean

Marital Status: Married, Three Daughters

Timeline

Project Director / Area Manager

Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co.
09.2004 - Current

Senior Projects Manager

Al Nabooda & Bin Hafeez General Contracting Co. Dubai (LLC)
02.2001 - 08.2004

General Manager

Multiforms L.L.C.
02.2000 - 01.2001

Director of Construction

Engineering Enterprises Company
11.1992 - 01.2000

Operations Manager

KEO International Consultants (KEOIC), Architects & Engineers
08.1988 - 11.1992

Site / Project Engineer

Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Co. (L.L.C.)
01.1984 - 07.1988

BS Engineering -

California State Northridge, USA

A Levels -

Dover College, Kent, England
Nader Dahdal