Milen Kocev

Experience

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  National Railway Infrastructure Company

  Mar 2001 - Feb 2006

  Plovdiv – Svilengrad Railway Electrification & Upgrading, Bulgaria, €340 M• Oversaw, coordinated and provided inputs on the design development of the track, structures and station buildings, Geological and Geodetic survey and the technical specification for civil and track part included in the tender documents. Reviewed all designs and drawings beforehand to identify any problems• Communicated civil work and track part of the project with the Independent technical assistant.• Oversaw preparation tender documents for the project construction and supervision, in compliance with the beneficiary requirements and the relevant regulations.• Provided exceptional support by preparing reports on project execution for meetings with monitoring bodies like ISPA monitoring committee and Phare Sectoral Monitoring Subcommittee.• Proactively assisted in the preparation of documents and implementation of procedures under Bulgarian legislation (Territory Arrangement Act, State Property Act). Show less

  • Head of department “Rehabilitation and construction of railway track and engineering structures”

    May 2004 - Feb 2006

  • Civil Engineer in the Project Management Implementation Unit

    Mar 2001 - May 2004
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  Doka

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2006

  Salesman

  Preparing offers based on most cost effective and time saving formwork solution, preparation of Contracts and negotiations with Clients. Additionally, consulted the Clients in the usage of the different DOKA formwork systems at the sites (several bridges, Power plant Maritza East 2, Water treatment plants etc).

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  Gardiner & Theobald LLP

  Sept 2007 - May 2013

  Project Manager

  • Oversaw all aspects of projects, from design stage, through construction phase until taking over and defects notification period, in order to ensure successful delivery of projects on time and within budget, while maintaining highest quality and safety standards.• Developed and implemented strategic objectives to ensure achievement of profitability goals and a high level of client satisfaction.• Prepared expert reports on contract management issues, reviewed and edited risk event analyses and due diligence reports.• Expertly handled the preparation of tender documents, developing Particular Condition of Contract (FIDIC Books ’99 Edition), organizing and proceeding with tenders, tenders evaluations and negotiations, including issuing of tender reports to the Client for selection of Main Contractor, Nadzor and other Consultants.• Reviewed of all monthly valuations submitted by the Contractors and certified payments and monitored project expenditures versus contract cost limitations.• Operated change control procedures to ensure that cost, time and quality implications are fully defined prior to changes being agreed.• Managed and developed the document control system and communication flow for the projects.Projects:• Mall of Sofia fire rectification;• Sofia Airport Center A.02 building with Budget value of € 25,668,000• Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria Data Centre and fit out project Show less

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  BHP International OOD

  May 2013 - Mar 2014

  Project Manager

  Generali HQ Building reconstruction: 3,500 square meters GFA of offices with underground parking and plant rooms, Carbon fibre strengthening of the building structure full remodelling of the office areas and replacement of the MEP installations.Initiated and managed review and optimization of the design to meet the Client budget, subsequently successfully delivered the project within a stringent time and cost frame.• Oversaw all aspects of project, from design stage, through construction phase until taking over and defects notification period.• Prepared expert reports on contract management issues.• Expertly handled the preparation of tender documents, developing Particular Condition of Contract (FIDIC Books ’99 Edition), organizing and proceeding with tenders, tenders evaluations and negotiations, including issuing of tender reports to the Client for selection of Main Contractor, Nadzor and other Consultants.• Reviewed of all monthly valuations submitted by the Contractor and certified payments and monitored project expenditures versus contract cost limitations.• Operated change control procedures to ensure that cost, time and quality implications are fully defined prior to changes being agreed.• Managed and developed the document control system and communication flow for the project. Show less

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  Techno Engineering & Associates

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  Contracts Manager

  Contract manager of the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Works (Work Package 5000) to the project “Msheireb Downtown Doha Project BP-1B-04: Substructure and Superstructure Works Phase 1B” • Prepared and reviewed all contractual correspondence on a daily basis, identified potential claims, prepared claim notifications and supported the client with follow up documentation for notified claims. Attend to various meetings on behalf of the company and the client and provided contractual advice on the spot.• Prepared and edited causation analyses and events evolution forming part of claims’ reports.• Oversaw the preparation of claims cost evaluation and delay analisyis in close cooperation with the company quantum and planning departments.• Regularly reported project progress to the management team and provide overall support for smooth execution of the project. Show less

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  Eptisa

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2019

  Project Control Specialist

  Project: Railway Corridor VIII, Rehabilitation of Section Kumanovo-Beljakovce- Works Contract value - € 40,000,000- Project Length – approx. 31 Km- Main Construction contract – FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red FIDIC Book ‘99)Main responcibilities:- Programme monitoring and assessments;- Claims assessment;- Design management (EDQ's, design reviews, control of design changes, etc.).;- Materials Approval Control;- Control and monitoring of quality control procedures;- Prepare contractual/technical letters and reports; Show less

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  SYSTRA

  Apr 2019 - now

  Awash – Weldia/Haragebeya Railway Project; Works Contract value - $ 1,7 Billion• Main Construction contract – FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects (Silver FIDIC Book ‘99)• Lead the assessment of all monthly valuations submitted by the Contractors, certify payments and monitor project expenditures versus contract cost limitations.• Manage and prepare Systra monthly invoicing and financial reporting.• Monitor project physical progress; assess Contractor’s programme of Works revisions, to be in compliance with the Contract and Project’s objectives • Peprare Monthly Progress reports and other reports as set out time frame in the TOR• Analise Contractor’s Claims and handle the preparation contractual letters and reports Show less

  • Project Controls Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • PMO Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Project Control Manager

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2024