Project Operations Manager

• Jul 2021 - Present

Senior Project Director

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Projects Director

• Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

Developing and managing project schedules and budgets. Manages the strategic aspects of large engagements and mitigates any risk. Formulating analysis plans. Scheduling and coordinating internal and external resources. Overseeing project fieldwork and reviewing data quality. Diligently pursues project aims. Monitors performance and completes progress and other required reports. Maintains and retains project data and materials as required. Initiates timely requests for prior approval for changes when required (e.g. change in scope of work, re-budgeting, or reduction in committed effort). Requests no-cost extensions when appropriate. Client/Stakeholders Management: Communicating and developing relationships with clients. Provides senior level resolution to client issues. Ensures accurate and timely effort reporting to superiors. Discloses conflicts of interest when required. Ensures integrity of project. Initiates the routing and obtains appropriate approvals prior to proposal submission. Reviews status reports of Project Managers and Senior Managers and addresses issues as appropriate. Financial Management /Project Accounting: Consolidates and analyzes profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across practice. Addresses and resolves all billing issues. Assists with negotiation of contracts award as needed. Monitors project's financial status within budget limits and Approves expenditures. Assures that expenses incurred are reasonable and allowable to the project. Seeks prior approval for budget changes when required. Approves sub-contract agreements and related invoices. Reviews final financial statements. Business Development: Takes a lead role in monitoring the identification and development of strategic accounts. Manages business development on a strategic level for practice. Grows long-term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities. Show less

Sr. Project Manager

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

Project/Program Management: Responsible for performing full construction managements and contract coordination duties in addition to furnishing the owner with information and recommendations on various issues. Monitor site activities for compliance with safety, specifications, and schedule. Prepare correspondence on the above. Monitor progress of A/E in development of design and construction documents in addition to review of same as they develop throughout design stage. Prepare of various reports as required. Review of contractors progress reports, progress payments, etc. and making recommendations. Ensure proper phasing and interface of the various components and other furnishings/facilities into construction as and where required. Attend meetings including Project’s Executive Committee, design, construction, Value Engineering, insurance, etc. Prepare minutes of meeting for above. Prepare records and report on daily construction progress, problems, etc. Monitor supervision of construction activities, etc. Review contract documents. Evaluate all Variation Orders. Interact with legal advisors for analysis of legal issues. Review and/or prepare a Cost Analysis and Time Analysis report. Study and recommend on the strength/weakness of the claim. Evaluate validity and furnish reports on claims. Tendering of packages including pre–contract tasks such as meetings, tender evaluation, making recommendations, negotiations with bidders, bid clarifications, preparation of contract documents, etc. Follow up with the various parties involved to ensure compliance with their respective contractual obligations. Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to provide various elements for each project. Show less

Project Manager

• Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

Charting out the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants. Bringing about optimum utilization of resources- labour, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms. Implementation of various operations through proper coordination. Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants. Oversee the construction project from start to finish. Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed. Create the teams, develop the objectives/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities. Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule. Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises. Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and labourers. Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams. Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards. Periodic inspection of construction sites. Ensure project documents are complete. Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto client. Show less

Projects Manager

• Jan 2007 - Sep 2013

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Monitoring of quality, progress and safety performance at works. Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Show less

Senior Construction Project Manager

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

Monitors and manages the day-to-day operations of a project, including developing objectives and budgets, coordinating activities with team, monitor budgets, approve expenditures, evaluating project cost effectiveness; ensuring that procedures are being followed and assisting in resolving complex problems which require professional level input. Conducts advanced and complex engineering related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and presents reports to the Manager. Supervises technical and support staff on day-to-day or project basis, determine workloads/schedules, develop, implement and interpret policies and procedures, evaluating training staff and making hiring and termination recommendations. Serves with project manager on complex projects, including defining project scope, selecting team, negotiating contracts, amendments and change orders, preparing and monitoring project schedules; monitoring, reviewing and coordinating project design and construction; evaluating contractor’s requests for extra work; enforcing terms of the contract, processing payments and change orders; coordinating projects with businesses, utilities and other city departments; conducting field and construction site inspections, and resolving contract disputes. Prepares and directs the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports. Performs project development for complex projects such as capital improvement, finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, conducting bid openings, preparing project budgets and preparing cost estimates. Monitors and supervises design and construction, include reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and give technical advice on corrective action. Prepares engineering documents, agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions and ordinances. Perform other duties of similar nature or level. Show less

Resident Engineer - Civil

• Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

Acting as main technical adviser on construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives. Setting out, leveling and surveying the site. Checking plans, drawings and quantities for calculations accuracy. Ensuring all materials used and work performed are as per specifications. Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant. Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project. Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client/architect. Liaising with any consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce involved in project. Liaising with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws. Liaising with clients and representatives by attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress. Day-to-day management of the site. Planning the work and efficiently organizing plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines. Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on site. Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects. Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards. Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site. Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades and elevations to guide construction. Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility. Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel. Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel. Show less