Dan CHARLES
Deputy General Manager at Marine Contracting and Infrastructure- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Marine Contracting and Infrastructure
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Guinea
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy General Manager
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Apr 2017 - Present
MCI, the African branch of a leading Emirati group, carries out projects in the various fields of infrastructure (land and sea): construction, investment, management and operation for the mining and industrial sectors in Africa and the Middle East. MCI is committed to making values related to respect for human rights and labor standards, environmental protection the foundations of its corporate responsibility and to promote them in its sphere of influence. MCI, the African branch of a leading Emirati group, carries out projects in the various fields of infrastructure (land and sea): construction, investment, management and operation for the mining and industrial sectors in Africa and the Middle East. MCI is committed to making values related to respect for human rights and labor standards, environmental protection the foundations of its corporate responsibility and to promote them in its sphere of influence.
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Projects Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Commercial • Overall responsibility for the project to ensure it is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget • Managing the contractual relationship with the client and all stakeholders • Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors • Implementing a reporting system Programme • Developing and maintaining a 3 month lookahead programme which includes procurement, production against budget and coordination between sub-contractors including comprehensive project documentation • Using appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs • Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project • Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Ensure resource availability and allocation • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques • Perform risk management to minimize the project risks Skills : Management · Leadership · Execution Key achievements • Structuring technical arguments and innovative quality control measures • Leading the development and implementation of safety culture Show less
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VINCI
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Portugal
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Internet Publishing
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Project Manager Special Project
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Design Development Ensuring implementation of designs and plans on site and developing cost effective alternative solutions where appropriate.Quality System • Ensuring that the quality system complied with the applicable drawings and specification and new information are communicated to the relevant parties.• Conduct inspection, tests and final inspection prior to proceeding with the next action such as concrete pouring.• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.Production• Developing cost effective plans for projects including producing productivity report and analysis• Attending meetings with clientsSustainability• Establish an earthworks strategy which complied with the quality and environmental standards as well as allowing the material to be reused on site as much as possible• Managing potential contamination issues Show less
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Project Engineer
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Mar 2009 - Sep 2011
Design Development Understanding the design and specification, challenging and identifying any issues at an early stage. Requesting missing information or clarifications. Liaising with the designer to develop solutions which could be more practical to implement.Quality System Ensuring that the quality system complied with the specifications (building materials, concrete, steel… ) and new information are communicated to the relevant party. Production Communicating technical concepts at all levels from operative to senior management safety issues, production and site coordination.Health and SafetyEnsuring the site production complied with an approved safe system of work by reviewing/approving method statements and organising toolbox talks with engineers and workforce on subject at risk.Sustainability Establish an earthworks strategy which complied with the quality and environmental standards as well as allowing the material to be reused on site as much as possible.CommercialBeing familiar with the contractual responsibilities of all parties. Raising appropriate commercial correspondence, such as early warning notices (EWN), contractor communications and notices of compensation event (NCE). Show less
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Site Civil Engineer
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Apr 2007 - Mar 2009
Health & Safety - Developing and implementing a safe system of work for the team and contractors.Commercial - Supervision and coordination of multiple contractors. Understanding responsibilities of each party. Ensuring the site conditions complied with the works information. Recording all chain of events which could impact the programme or cost (Project planning, scheduling, monitoring, updating and progress reporting).Design Development - Developing value engineering solutions with the designer, the architecture and the structural engineers to simplify the construction process (positive impacts on safety and constructability).Quality System - Ensuring quality systems and site inspections were in place and complied with the specifications, Developing technical solutions and implementing lessons learned to reduce the risk of defects. Show less
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Education
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IAE Nantes
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Centrale Nantes
Master 2 (M2), Ingénierie