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Thafer Abu-rayya

Thafer Abu-rayya

Project Manager
AmmanJordan,AM

Summary

Project Manager with +10 years of experience with commercial ,governmental and large residential building projects. A demonstrated history of working in the development of international restaurants chains . Managed the delivery of more than 80 commercial developments and residential projects in KSA and Jordan.

Strong engineering management skills with proven record of projects which delivered as per quality standards , on time and within budget.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

KCE Construction Est.
Amman, Jordan
06.2019 - Current

<p > Project and Maintenance Manager </p><p > Kudu Company For Food and Catering </p><p > <b>1.Construction Strategy Development and Business Planning:</b> </p><ul > <li > Assist in developing the development function's strategies, business plans , Capex and budgets in accordance with the company overall strategies and directions. </li><li > Manage allocated annual departmental budget by controlling expenditures, cost reduction initiatives and reporting variances in actual versus budgeted, to ensure effective cost management. </li> </ul><p > <b>2.Consultant/ Contractor Management:</b> </p><ul > <li > Establish a professional relationship with contractors and consultants in addition to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions of Construction Agreements / contracts. </li><li > Review, analyze contractor's specifications, schedules, progress reports, and recommend for approval of the Director progress payments and final settlements upon projects completion </li><li > Review and analyze projects bidding's against the selection criteria and give recommendations to select and award to the most suitable contractor. </li> </ul><p > <b>3.Construction Management:</b> </p><ul > <li > Prepare and manage engineering planning, construction work schedule, control scheme and monitor performance of construction work at all locations to ensure completeness within budget. </li><li > Manage, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of staff to ensure that construction activities meet established requirements, specifications, and standards, and that department activities are conducted ethically and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards. </li><li > Manage the pre-construction site survey and layout design. </li><li > Manage and control the implementation and coordination of contract execution and quality control for construction projects and conduct site visits. </li><li > Finalize the progress payments, final settlements, and variation orders submitted by contractors. </li> </ul><p > <b>4.Renovation and Re-imaging Management:</b> </p><ul > <li > Prepare and manage engineering planning, work schedules, control schemes and monitor performance of work at all locations to ensure completeness within budget , time and quality standards . </li> </ul><p > </p>

Kudu Company For Food and Catering
05.2016 - 06.2019

<p > Construction Engineer </p>

McDonald's
02.2014 - 04.2016

1.Project Engineering :

  • Prepare Soil Test technical requirements and initiate the purchase requisition on the system.
  • Prepare Site Survey report after the engineering survey of construction based on the nature of development (Free Standing or Food Court).

2.Construction Initiatives :

  • Assist in monitoring the activities of McDonald's - RICC's Construction function to support RICC in achieving its short and long term strategic goals.
  • Monitor, execute and ensure the completion of construction projects of stores and corporate offices as per the desired specifications and prepare snag list for previously handed over sites.
  • Conduct and ensure testing of facilities after the timely completion of construction work are within budget.
  • Monitor and control the interior, exterior and equipment installation process by coordinating the efforts of others.
  • Prepare, schedule and conduct store closings, audit and report results.

3. Consultant, Contractor, and Vendor Management :

  • Implement and communicate corporate standards to suppliers and contractors and review regularly to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate and follow-up with the consultants on the preparation project drawings.
  • Evaluate, assess and provide feedback on the performance of the contractors, suppliers and service agents against the agreed upon criteria.

4. Cost Analysis :

  • Assist the Divisional Head and Architect in estimating the total costs of construction and re-imaging.
  • Carry-out cost analysis and maintain a comprehensive cost data bank for all assigned construction projects which is readily available to all departmental team members.

<p > Site Civil Engineer </p><p > Shaker Hawari Contracting Company </p><p > 1.Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives. </p><p > 2.Setting out, leveling and surveying the site. </p><p > 3.Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations. </p><p > 4.Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications. </p><p > 5.Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project. </p><p > <br> </p><p > </p>

Shaker Hawari Contracting Company
05.2012 - 01.2014

Education

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Jordan University of Science and Technology
01.2007 - 01.2012

Skills

    Project Planning

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Software

Revit 2020

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

PROKON

Primavera

Timeline

Project Manager

KCE Construction Est.
06.2019 - Current

Project and Maintenance Manager Kudu Company For Food and Catering 1.Construction Strategy Development and Business Planning: Assist in developing the development function's strategies, business plans , Capex and budgets in accordance with the company overall strategies and directions. Manage allocated annual departmental budget by controlling expenditures, cost reduction initiatives and reporting variances in actual versus budgeted, to ensure effective cost management. 2.Consultant/ Contractor Management: Establish a professional relationship with contractors and consultants in addition to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions of Construction Agreements / contracts. Review, analyze contractor's specifications, schedules, progress reports, and recommend for approval of the Director progress payments and final settlements upon projects completion Review and analyze projects bidding's against the selection criteria and give recommendations to select and award to the most suitable contractor. 3.Construction Management: Prepare and manage engineering planning, construction work schedule, control scheme and monitor performance of construction work at all locations to ensure completeness within budget. Manage, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of staff to ensure that construction activities meet established requirements, specifications, and standards, and that department activities are conducted ethically and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards. Manage the pre-construction site survey and layout design. Manage and control the implementation and coordination of contract execution and quality control for construction projects and conduct site visits. Finalize the progress payments, final settlements, and variation orders submitted by contractors. 4.Renovation and Re-imaging Management: Prepare and manage engineering planning, work schedules, control schemes and monitor performance of work at all locations to ensure completeness within budget , time and quality standards .

Kudu Company For Food and Catering
05.2016 - 06.2019

Construction Engineer

McDonald's
02.2014 - 04.2016

Site Civil Engineer Shaker Hawari Contracting Company 1.Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives. 2.Setting out, leveling and surveying the site. 3.Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations. 4.Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications. 5.Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.

Shaker Hawari Contracting Company
05.2012 - 01.2014

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Jordan University of Science and Technology
01.2007 - 01.2012
Thafer Abu-rayyaProject Manager