Farid Emile

Experience

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  PHI Construction, Inc

  Oct 1990 - Jun 1997

  Site Manager

   Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans  Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner Supervise, develop and mentor project staff, if applicable Take overall responsibility for the performance of all MEP trades Supervise review and coordination of submittals and shop drawings

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  ABB

  Jul 1997 - Sept 2008

  Project Manager

   Assists in developing and monitoring project performance against strategies and plans and takes action as necessary to ensure achievement of goals and objectives Attends pre-construction meetings with clients, contractors and consultants as necessary Assists Clients in preparation of User Requirements, ensuring clarity of goals and client Expectations Mobilizes and manages relevant project resources and related issues in accordance with the project plan Monitors activities and takes necessary action to ensure milestones are achieved Supervises, monitors and evaluates the performance of Contractors/Consultants on project sites Ensures that all Health and Safety issues which have been highlighted and/or officially reported are addressed within the stipulated timeframes Ensures that Project Managers/Clerk of Works effectively assesses, signs off and approves Payment Certificates from Contractors and /or Consultants engaged by the Corporation Communicates cost variations to seniors in a timely fashion and makes recommendations to contain cost overruns Assists in maintaining effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Show less

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  Drake & Scull International PJSC

  Oct 2008 - Sept 2010

  Project Manager

   Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives Ensure the correct services are delivered to customers in a timely manner Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Show less

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  Siemens

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2015

  Senior Project Manager

   Project Planning and Scheduling: Plans, monitors, and controls project activities, proactively to maximize cash flow. Understands critical path scheduling and assures a minimum but sufficient project float. Actively strives to optimize overall resource planning and utilization considering resources within the local organization. Assures a valid Project Safety plan is in place. Considers close out activities and influences for an early close out. Customer Satisfaction Management in Projects: Assures SIEMENS commitments to Customer are met, in accordance with contract. Assures and seeks to improve Customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent Customer interaction, e.g., Communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.) and Customer meetings, kick off, review, etc. Works proactively to set Customer expectation to assure a smooth project including acceptance of project deliveries and timely payment even under challenging circumstances. Understands and use Full Cost Calculation/Model and different revenue recognition methods. Controls project cost and cash flow. Influences project expenditures to maximize cash flow. Understands SIEMENS’s standard terms and conditions and the impact upon the contract of differing and/or additionally accepted terms and conditions. Understands project specific accepted terms and conditions and their application to project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance, and risk factors. Utilizes contract terms and conditions to maximize cash-flow, margin and to limit liabilities, e.g., through insurance. Forthrightly presents an account of project status/issues in project reviews. Raises potential project issues to relevant stake holders. Effectively reports project progress or other situations either verbally or in writing to assure desired understanding. Show less

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  OTAK Trading & Contracting

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2023

  Head of MEP Business Unit

   Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Executive Management level are translated into tactical business plans with mechanisms for key measurements in place to monitor progress. Retain, manage and coach a team of operations employees at the company. Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards for sites while driving a strong culture of operational discipline. Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability. Meet the annual expected availability and profitability of the assets.  Works with other managers on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation programs. Support the Financial Manager in reporting on monthly P&L and profitability through operational efficiencies and revenue enhancements that will result from market conditions. Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets items to the CEO for approval. Support the project execution team on new project construction. This includes tasks such as identifying the strategic parts required for the new projects and arrange for their procurement;  Manage smooth transition from project construction to operational fulfilment to ensure highest level of performance. In conjunction with the concerned managers ensure that major incident, business continuity and emergency planning arrangements as they relate to operational services are robust Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction. Drive service development, modernization and innovation across the divisions, promoting a culture of continuous improvement Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.) Assists the Business Development during contracts negotiations, as well as in the preparation of the contract documents and analyzing contractual obligations. Show less

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  El Batal Developments

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  MEP Operations manager

  MEP operations manager Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Responsible for the procurement , engineering and construction to get the optimum balance between time ,quality and cost. Escalate out of budgets items to the CEO for approval. Develop, review and implement procedures that drive operational efficiencies and maintain a high safety standard and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company standards and policies, particularly its EH&S policies. Re-balance resources between different areas e.g., reallocating budgets, but within overall approved resources for the year. Support the projects execution team on new project construction. This includes tasks such as identifying the strategic parts required for the new projects and arrange for their procurement; Show less

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  MCBS - Member of Talaat Moustafa Group

  Sept 2024 - now

  Operations General Manager