Experience

Tenova - Innovating Technologies

• United Arab Emirates
• Utility System Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Briji is actively leading the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for Tenova, Dubai in introducing technological disruptive solutions to Building/Infrastructure, O&G, and Rail & Marine sectors. Developing key associations with some of the world's leading inventors/OEM’S to bring the technology and solutions to the UAE market. Recent specialized projects include delivering highly specilized Engineered solutions to Etihad Rail Rig crossings, as well as precasting technology for NEOM/KSA. Show less



Airolink International Construction LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Director and Head of Contracts

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

  Handled multiple Design and Construct including Build only projects and led various aspects from Business Plan/Feasibility study to Tendering process to Contracts and Construction Project Management to Handing over/DLP/Post occupancy/Operation stages. Managed in-house project teams of up to 2,000 personnel (including Managers, Department Heads, Staffs…etc) projects worth value in excess of Ca. USD~1.2Bil. Major Projects managed includes: Art of living Mall Dubai (B+G+2/R), Bloom Education (Brighton/Dwight School) (G+3/R), Mamzar Hotel Apartments & Mall (2B+G+4P+10F+R), Seven Palm Residences (2B+G+14), UAE Ministry of Interior & Education Buildings (EREC) (2B+G+4/R), 16 Al Wasl Residential Buildings (Qusais) (G+7/R), Musanada Schools Package 3&4 (G+2) Key Achievements: ▪ Personal Interview featured in Big project ME Aug 2013 Edition (http://meconstructionnews.com/story/2323/knowledge-is-power-in-education) for delivering Design & Build educational projects in Abu Dhabi 2012/2013. ▪ Facilitated repeat business and confirmed new Contract orders through Private & Government agencies in the order of approx. USD 200 Mil. ▪ Able to motivate, inculcate and maintain safe working environment on projects achieving in excess of 25.0 Mil safe man hours in 6 Years (2012-2019). ▪ Brought substantial improvement and streamlining procurement and commercial processes ensuring a robust contract mechanism is in place to maximize the elimination and avoidance of project operational pitfalls. ▪ Leveraged dilapidated projects and avoided untoward Liquidated Damages by significantly improving project construction operations/methodologies and fast-tracking project timelines with subcontractor’s, suppliers, Govt. Agencies and other stakeholders of the project. ▪ Able to successfully put in place, negotiate and obtain EOT’s, Variation & other commercial Claims value of Ca. USD 100Mil. Show less

• Director

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Development of innovative and sustainable solutions including carrying out feasibility & Project Management studies in introducing technological disruptive solutions to Building/Infrastructure, O&G, Marine sectors. Developing key associations leading international inventors/OEM’S to bring the technology and solutions to the regional UAE market. Development of innovative and sustainable solutions including carrying out feasibility & Project Management studies in introducing technological disruptive solutions to Building/Infrastructure, O&G, Marine sectors. Developing key associations leading international inventors/OEM’S to bring the technology and solutions to the regional UAE market.

• Dy Projects Director

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2016

  Led and managed multiple Design and Build/projects for Education/Residential/Commercial Developments in Abu Dhabi region. Key Design and Build Projects included Roda Villas (32No.s) and community center. Bright Riders School, Abu Dhabi Indian School, Ryan International School (Masdar City), ABC International School, Indian Internation School. Managed multiple Projects and deliveries including, Design and concept/scheme Developments with the End user/Operator, Architects...etc, preparing and defining Pre-tender requirements, Recruitment and Management of Design/supervision Consultants, Contractor’s, Construction and Buildability planning, Construction, Procurement, Contracts & Commercial supervision, EOT, Change & Claims Management for client and subcontractors. Government/Statutory Authority approvals, Permits, Inspections strategies, Client/Subcontractor/stakeholder management, Insurance and Banking. Direct report of 04 Project Managers with up to 90 project staffs and payroll workforce of 800. Responsible for generating combined revenues on average up to USD 15Mil/month. Successfully delivered project worth USD 200 Mil. Reported to COO/CEO Show less



Kassab Media

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Projects Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  Program and Project Management Role for DBOT packages in Dubai Program and Project Management Role for DBOT packages in Dubai



MAMMUT CONSTRUCTION GROUP FZCO

• United Arab Emirates
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Project Management Office

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2012

  Projects: various projects (Villas/townhouses/Mass accomodations/Car parks/Malls...etc) valuing in excess of USD 250M in Dubai Project and Construction Management Role. Projects: various projects (Villas/townhouses/Mass accomodations/Car parks/Malls...etc) valuing in excess of USD 250M in Dubai Project and Construction Management Role.



Laing O'Rourke

• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asstt. Construction Manager ( Deputed)

  • Mar 2004 - Apr 2006

  Project: Ski Dubai & Car Park (commercial/mixed use) value USD 120M in Dubai Construction Management Role Project: Ski Dubai & Car Park (commercial/mixed use) value USD 120M in Dubai Construction Management Role



Chevron Metal Pvt. Ltd.

• Resident Engineer

  • Nov 2003 - Mar 2004

  Project: Delhi Metro Rail Project Resident Engineer Role Project: Delhi Metro Rail Project Resident Engineer Role



R.K. Agrawal & Co.

• India
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asstt. Engineer

  • Jul 2002 - Sep 2003

  Assistant Engineer (Irrigation projects)– R.K. Agrawal & Co. (India) Assistant Engineer (Irrigation projects)– R.K. Agrawal & Co. (India)