Experience

FundamentSpc

• Bahrain
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  • Headed the completion of 6 large residential and high-rise building projects valued at a total of $21M • Coached and mentored a team of 25 crew members in the field, resulting in greater productivity and efficiency • Effectively negotiated contracts to create a mutually beneficial agreement, saving $500K in construction costs • Reduced budgets by 10-15% through value engineering and integrating alternative building materials • Achieved a 5-7% reduction in project cost by negotiating with suppliers and subcontracts • Possessed a strong understanding of Value Engineering (VE), project planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), FIDIC contracts, and JCT contracts • Coordinated between architectural designers, interior designers, electromechanical designers, cost-and-quantity surveyors and the clients • Ran meetings, set agendas and issued minutes of meetings All the major development projects made under DHAIF’s leadership include: • Construction of four and five-star rated hotels, including ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area Hotel, Meshal Hotel and Spa, and The Merchant House Hotel, ranging in value between $5.2M - $8M • Design development stage of critical projects with budgets exceeding $53M • Construction of a luxury private villa valued at $4M Show less



DaTa Contracting Company

• Bahrain

• Founder and Managing Director

  • 2011 - 2016

  • Obtained building and speciality permits from the government Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel • Involved in contractual documents and budget preparation • Led and managed an internal team of 35 people • Formulated the company's vision, mission and objectives • Hired and trained new employees, in addition to formulating motivation strategies to increase their efficiency and productivity Formed a strategic partnership with Walbridge, to act as their representative in Bahrain and provide them with local expertise and logistic support The majority of our projects consisted of: • Construction of various types of villas and residential low-rise buildings ranging between $1.3M - $9.9M • Refurbishment and maintenance works of various residential buildings valued at $1M Show less



Real Capita

• Bahrain

• Director Of Development

  • 2006 - 2011

  • Lead the development of various real estate projects, namely residential compounds, high-rise buildings and mixed-use buildings with a total value of $367M • Obtained government approvals • Monitored project managers, architects, MEPs, QS, subcontractors and external consultants during the construction progress Developed designs, reviewed drawings, and analysed building performance using AutoCAD • Re-negotiated early buyer contracts and pricing, leading to a rise in returns by 25% • Prepared various RFPs needed for vendor and contracts services Managed the contractor and vendor selection process • Tracked, prepared documentation packages, and secured Landlord and 3rd party approvals All the major development projects made under DHAIF’s leadership include: • Development of the Amwaj Gateway project, a $212M residential property comprised of over 650 units • Development of RealMAROC, an investment venture into the Moroccan affordable housingsector valued at $65M • Development of RealPALAIS, a luxury residential property located at the French/Swiss border. The project is valued at $65M and consisted of 180 units • Development of RealGARDENS, a $25M luxury residential compound consisting of 47 villas in Al Jasrah, Bahrain Show less



Ministry of Works and Municipality

• Bahrain

• Project Manager and Client Representative

  • 2002 - 2006

  During a 4-year time at the Ministry of Works and Municipalities, DHAIF demonstrated strong management skills in scoping and undertaking a ministry-wide strategic study along with external consultants. His most notable projects as a Project Manager included: • Construction of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation • Construction of Riffa Golf Club • Construction of Sitra Mall • Development of Manama Souq (at Bab Al Bahrain) During a 4-year time at the Ministry of Works and Municipalities, DHAIF demonstrated strong management skills in scoping and undertaking a ministry-wide strategic study along with external consultants. His most notable projects as a Project Manager included: • Construction of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation • Construction of Riffa Golf Club • Construction of Sitra Mall • Development of Manama Souq (at Bab Al Bahrain)



Charilaos Apostolides Bahrain WLL

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • 1998 - 2002

  DHAIF’s most notable achievements were working as the Project Engineer in the construction of: • Al Safir Hotel • Burger King Restaurant Manama • Ponderosa Steakhouse Bahrain • Bennigan's Steakhouse Bahrain • Al Bindaira Café. DHAIF’s most notable achievements were working as the Project Engineer in the construction of: • Al Safir Hotel • Burger King Restaurant Manama • Ponderosa Steakhouse Bahrain • Bennigan's Steakhouse Bahrain • Al Bindaira Café.