Experience

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  Guris Dubai LLC

  • United Arab Emirates

  • General Manager / Chief Executive

    • 2007 - 2015
    • United Arab Emirates

    • Lead all vision, strategy, and execution for construction management operations throughout the UAE and the Gulf Region, with the authority to establish and manage strategic partnerships with firms at the local, regional, and global level to fulfill the requirements of a broad portfolio of mega-projects• Managed the transformation of a financially struggling GCC operation into a profitable enterprise, financially self sufficient and independent of the parent company; surpassed all Board of Directors expectations in regard to organizational, financial and technical matters• Introduced proper and adequate technical, financial and work progress reporting systems within individual projects and throughout the entire operation• Secured ISO certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Oshah 18001) and established international quality management and HSE systems• Served as a Steering Committee Member for tender on a variety of large, complex construction projects that included Al‐Harameen High Speed Railway Stations in the KSA, the Doha Metro in Qatar, and Etihad Railway projects in the UAE• Participated in the evaluation and review process of several potential PPP Projects such as Beeah Waste to Energy in Sharjah; 36 MW Solar Plant in RAK; Lusaka Int. Airport in Zambia; and Baskent Ray Rail System, North Marmara Motorway, Canakkale Bridge, and Cukurova Regional Airport in Turkey• Assumed a key leadership role as General Manager overseeing all phases of projects that included DS-174 Irrigation Lines in Dubai, Al Barsha 2 Wastewater and Drainage Networks in Dubai, the Mirdiff Sewage Network in Dubai, and the construction of 176 Turn-key Villas in Dubai• Executive Committee Member for the 1.2 Billion Saudi Riyal Sewerage Networks in Southern Central District, Jeddah, KSA• For all initiatives, established a reputation for outstanding and exceptional results, delivering all project milestones on-time and within budget, and in complete satisfaction of client expectations

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  ADI Development Company

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • General Manager

    • 2000 - 2007
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    • Engaged in a broad array of Design and Build projects for the benefits of a diverse roster of clients, meeting all corporate standards governing growth, profits, and customer service• Promoted and expanded the services provided by the company and provided better quality products meeting or exceeding client expectations• Maintained supervisory oversight over the efforts of governmental agencies, developers, financial institutions, contractors, and the design teamProjects included:‐ Meadowbrook Lake Residential Subdivision (Design and Build)‐ Northside Plaza Shopping Center‐ Pecan Ridge West Residential Subdivision (Design and Build)‐ Several Residential Projects (Design and Build)‐ General Aviation Fuelling Apron and Taxilane, Jackson International Airport‐ Springridge Road Water Improvements

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  Al-Turk Engineering Inc.

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Managing Director / Founder

    • 1994 - 2000
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    • Pioneered the launch of this engineering firm dedicated to serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to clients seeking guidance and direction with respect to engineering, construction, and renovation projects• Assumed a lead role managing all corporate strategy and execution, business development, and client relationship managementProjects Included:- Renovated and remodelled the North Mart Shopping Center- Carried out Flowers Road water improvements- Improved the wastewater facility, at Pisgah High School- Master Planned water and wastewater for the City of Jackson- Rehabilitated the airfield lighting system at Stennis International Airport- Improved a wastewater collection and treatment system at McLaurin Attendance Center, Rankin County School

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  Waggoner Engineering

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Project Manager

    • 1991 - 1994
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    • Exercised supervisory authority over all facets of technical and budgetary controls for multiple projects • Maintained authority over multiple engineers, design technicians, supervisors, surveyors, and draughtsmanProjects Included:• On-site roadway and drainage Improvements, Canton Commercial and Industrial Center• Airborne Express facility site improvements• T-Hangers facility, Trent Lott International Airport• Aircraft parking apron expansion, Trent Lot Int. Airport• East Parallel Runway Improvements, Jackson Int. Airport• Sewer system improvements, Gateway subdivision • Relocated and existing fuel farm facility, Jackson Int. Airport• Wastewater treatment facility improvements, Central Mississippi Industrial Center• Tactical airfield and helicopter training facility, Camp McCain• Wastewater treatment facility improvements, Canton• Airport layout plan upgrade, Trent Lott Int. Airport• West ramp parking apron rehabilitation

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  Qundus Construction Company

  • Kuwait

  • Deputy General Manager

    • 1989 - 1991
    • Kuwait

    Responsible for the construction of several transportation, infrastructure and building projects such as highways, pumping stations, schools, effluent utilization and newspaper headquarters working in various capacities

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  Ali Al-Sayegh Construction Company

  • Kuwait

  • Construction Manager

    • 1986 - 1989
    • Kuwait

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  Mussaed Al-Saleh and Sons

  • Kuwait

  • Project Manager

    • 1979 - 1986
    • Kuwait