Ammar Taher

Experience

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  SMANDI Group

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Site Engineer

  • Prepared as-built drawings and monitored daily project progress.• Liaised with subcontractors and suppliers.

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  Dubai Contracting Company LLC

  May 2012 - Oct 2014

  Civil Site Engineer

  • Managed structural and finishing works for a residential building project, coordinated resources, and reviewed drawings.• Scheduled material and equipment procuring and deliveries.• Ensured projects were completed within budget and on time.• Monitored changes to designs and assessed their effects on cost and quality standards.• Ensured adherence to health and safety sustainability policies and legislation.

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  Saudi Konstrak

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Project Engineer

  • Oversaw residential and commercial building projects as a casual employee.

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  FAST CONSORTIUM

  Mar 2015 - May 2023

  Sr. Site Engineer

  The consortium includes eight international partners: FCC (Spain), Samsung C & T (South Korea), Alstom (France), Strukton (Netherlands), Freyssinet (Saudi Arabia), Atkins (United Kingdom), Typsa (Spain) and Setec (France)• Organised, Scheduled, and supervised the construction of deep underground stations and tunnels, including the associated earthworks, road works, water and electrical utilities.• Assisted with the SWMS process, implemented health, safety, and environmental requirements, conducting regular risk assessments.• Conducted safety inductions and daily toolbox talks in cooperation with the HSE Department.• Oversaw project documentation, including the preparation of summaries and progress claims.• Managed and oversaw site activities, providing support to the project team, supervising subcontractors, and coordinating the procurement of materials by issuing purchase orders for deliveries.• Prepared Quality Assurance/control documents related to material submittals, inspections, and checklists according to the approved Inspection and Testing Plan and the relevant contractual KPIs.• Established detailed programs based on forecasting site activities.• Prepared method statements and risk assessments, advised on construction methods.• Reviewed IFC and shop drawings, ensuring accuracy and estimating the duration and costs. Show less

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  Webuild

  Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

  Construction Coordinator

  • Established and updated project plans and cost schedules for seven underground stations including the associated roadworks, earthworks, landscaping, finishing, water, sewerage and utilities, managed activity schedules, work hours, budgets, and actual expenditures for project deliverables.• Worked closely with the project manager by tracking and maintaining the stock of material and equipment, collecting data from sites for consumable resources and coordinating with procurement to order.• Organised and prepared meeting agendas, actively participating in stakeholder meetings.• Ensured strict adherence to project schedules, plans, designs, specifications and client’s expectations.• Collaborated in crafting the Scope of Works and contracts for sub-contractors, oversaw and obtained approvals for variations.• Documented, controlled, and followed up on important actions and decisions from meetings, sharing Minutes of Meetings (MOM) with participants.• Supported the Projects Division in overseeing all aspects of project delivery, including identification, assessment, development, and construction workflow.• Collected and analysed data, and prepared daily reports to Project Managers, including presentations and 5-week lookahead reports related to progress, cost, and resources.• Supervised project processes, supported the project delivery team, communicated with stakeholders, and led team members.• Liaised with client representatives, administration, design teams, and contractors' representatives. Show less

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  United Precast

  Mar 2024 - now

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Lead quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications for precast concrete products.• Develop and implement quality control processes to enhance product performance and reliability.• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and drive corrective actions.• Collaborate with production teams to establish quality benchmarks and streamline manufacturing processes.• Analyse data and metrics to evaluate product quality and implement strategies for continuous improvement.• Provide technical support and training to production staff on quality standards and procedures.• Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients and regulatory agencies, to address quality-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction. Show less