Burak Al-Hashimi

Experience

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  Engineering Consultants Group S.A.

  Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

  Site Engineer

  Roles & Responsibilities• Facilitated processing of RFI’s, submittals and samples among the general contractor, the owner and the owner’s consultants• Carefully coordinated plans and specifications• Reviewed and investigated Proposed Change Order Requests (PCOR)• Performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits• Accurately provided status information on project progress to the project management• Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site.• Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority• Wrote daily detailed reports logging work progress for quality assurance purposes Show less

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  Sweett Group plc (acquired by Currie & Brown)

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2013

  Project Manager

  Roles & Responsibilities• Managed the project engineering part of projects budgets ranging from $20M to $200M• Actively worked on multiple projects and balanced competing demands from multiple stakeholders • Develop, review and maintain project schedules and provide periodic status/progress reports to the management.• Monitored project progress and deliverables against agreed milestones.• Management of project schedules and plans for all project installations• Participated constructability reviews to ensure developing the project plan.• Active member of the project's change control board.• Participated in understanding and translating the client’s requirements and identifying a clear and well defined project brief• Drafted action plans and led meetings with project related parties to review project status and proposed changes• Participated in Risks identification and responsible of monitoring and updating the Risks Register• Contributed to setting out the Project Execution Plan• Facilitated processing of RFI’s, submittals and samples among the general contractor, the owner and the owner’s consultants• Day to day management of issues and site challenges during project construction and commissioning phases• Worked with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols Show less

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  Colliers Project Leaders | Canada

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Project Manager

  Project management assignments to date consist of:•Develop effective client relationships and act as a single point of contact.•Select and organize project teams, including design consultants, specialty consultants, general contractors, specialized vendors and internal project staff.•Develop Project Charter (PC), Project Execution Plans (PEP) and Construction Execution Plan (CEP) with project team during the projects lifecycle.•Develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using a variety of tools including MS Excel and Primavera 6.•Generate and maintain project-planning documentation, including communication and risk-management plans.•Prepare regular project reports, including cost tracking log, schedule updates, weekly progress and monthly stewardship reports.•Receive, review, and appropriately respond to project technical information including tests results and shop drawings.•Administrate, through project control, all contracts, purchase orders, change requests, change orders and payment certificates. •Coordinate with supply chain personnel to issue tender documents and material requisitions in accordance with company processes and procedures.•Steward the development of Authorization For Expenditures (AFE) for each project.•Chair project/construction weekly meetings and Work with contract administrative team to resolve any claims with vendors and/or general contractors (GC’s).•Manage projects budget and cash flow portfolio; approve expenditures for the projects within authorized spending limits and delegation of authority (DOA).•Manage Project Management Of Change (PMoC) within my area and ensure all the changes are documented and approved as identified in the change management plan.•Obtain Municipal/Environment permits for projects.•Establish Project Risk Registry with the team and ensure mitigation plans are in place.•Pursue business development and sales opportunities with the support of the Business Development Manager. Show less

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  Highfield Investment Group Inc.

  Jun 2015 - May 2017

  Project Manager

  • Understand and translate the business’ needs and write up the business cases of each project• Analyze project requirements and provide recommendations to ensure the program or project activities remain within scope, satisfy shareholders’ needs, and stay within approved budgets• Lead the negotiations to procure goods and services from within the company or from third party providers. • Draft Letters of Acceptance to secure 3rd party services and acquire the approval of the legal department and senior management. • Resolve all issues arising either internally or with 3rd party and communicate with the Legal Counsel/office when required.• Identify project’s related risks, ensure risks are captured in the risk register, and mitigation plans are actionable. Also, distribute risk responsibilities and create accountabilities among the team. • Administrate, through project control, all contracts, purchase orders, change requests, change orders and payment certificates. • Coordinate with supply chain personnel to issue tender documents and material requisitions in accordance with company processes and procedures.• Define appropriate action plans for the project team and create responsibilities and accountabilities. • Manage Project Management Of Change (PMoC) within my area and ensure all the changes are documented and approved as identified in the change management plan.• Issue monthly status and progress reports to key stakeholders. Show less

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  Turner & Townsend

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Analyse project requirements and draft the statement of work and the preliminary schedule and budget.• Draft and review projects’ CAPEX and cost plan on monthly bases and adjust projections where necessary before presenting them to key stakeholders. • Manage the design phase and ensure the statement of work is followed. • Lead the project team from inception until close-out, ensuring the project is fully commissioned and all the project documentations are complete before handover to the owners/end-users. • Lead the project team during the value engineering process and propose savings to align the project costs with the approved budget. • Contract and steward professional services for construction and fit-out works.• Act as the single point of contact to resolve all issues arising either internally or with 3rd party and communicate with the legal department when required.• Manage and coordinate the contractors, inspectors, engineers and master developers • Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy.• Liaise with the Cities responsible municipalities to acquire approval on site planning and land services. • Draft, issue and maintain the project excursion plan. • Identify project’s related risks, ensure risks are captured in the risk register, and mitigation plans are actionable. Distribute risk responsibilities and create accountability among the team. Show less

  • Lead Project Manager

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
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  The Department of Municipalities and Transport

  Aug 2019 - now

  Lead Project/Procurement Manager

  • Serving as the Procurement Committee Secretary and technical advisor for infrastructure government projects.• Conducting comprehensive reviews of CAPEX and OPEX projects valued between AED10M and AED1B, preparing executive summaries and delivering final presentations to senior executives to facilitate informed decision-making and secure project approvals.• Overseeing and managing procurement processes for infrastructure government projects.• Ensuring strict compliance with regulations and guidelines.• Establishing transparent and accountable procurement practices in accordance with the rules and regulations.• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government entities and affiliates.• Evaluating and selecting vendors based on criteria like cost-effectiveness and quality.• Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize project outcomes.• Leading OPEX optimization initiatives, reviewing and redefining budgetary allocations to ensure efficiency and cost savings.• Driving procurement excellence by enhancing processes, improving vendor management, and ensuring procurement activities align with strategic objectives.• Managing CAPEX budgeting and cash flow planning, ensuring accurate allocation of resources for large-scale infrastructure projects.• Monitoring CAPEX expenditures and cash flow to ensure alignment with project timelines and financial targets.• Providing guidance and training to project teams on procurement best practices.• Contributing to the alignment of procurement with overall project and government objectives. Show less

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  Oasis Digital Trust

  Jan 2025 - now

  Director