Ahmad Sawaf

Experience

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  E.I.D TRADING & CONTRACTING

  May 2005 - May 2012

  Owner

  Implementation of fit-outs of the Group of villas and residential buildings, commercial and farms in various regions in Syria. Implementation Project a branch of the AKDN Aga Khan Bank, a branch of Lattakia and branch of Tartous – Syria.

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  KCT (Khayyat Contracting & Trading)

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2012

  Senior Project Engineer

  Project: Bludan Palace Location: Damascus – BludanConsultant: Halcrow EnglandContractor: KCTClient: QATAR GOVValue: 15 Million U.S DollarsProject: Porto Tartous Resort Location: Syria – Tartous – beach roadConsultant: Amer Group (EGY)Contractor: KCTClient: Amer Group (EGY)Value: 110 Million U.S DollarsProject: Fishermen Houses 300 No of Apartments Location: Syria – Latakia – beach roadConsultant: Erga (Lebanon)Contractor: KCTClient: DIAR (QATAR)Value: 30 Million U.S Dollarscompliance contract requirements, good construction practice that only approved materials used in compliance with shop drawings and report about the same to the Senior.• Interact with clients, take approvals, submit as-built drawings and prepare site progress report.• Monitor progress of work, control material-procurement and cost of execution and quality of works.• Handle erection installation, modification, maintenance and commissioning of projects.• Attend meetings with various suppliers for material approval, maintain quality of work, prepare and chick bill of quantities and day –to- follow up.• Ensure works is complete in safe manner and follow all safety regulations and requirements.• Planning for the required manpower for coming months and to prepare look ahead plans for execution of works. Show less

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  Babili Group

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Construction Manager

  Project: Private Palace and a group of villasLocation: Jeddah – Beach AreaConsultant: SAS Group - JeddahProject & Program Manager: SAS Group - Jeddah

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  Shadid Engineering Consultants

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

  Senior Civil Engineer

  Project: Al Furjan Villas and Terrace Homes Package 6 d& 4 – Phase 1 (QUORTAJ) Total 401 VillasLocation: Al Furjan, Dubai, UAE.Client: M/s. NAKHEELContractor: M/s. United Engineering Construction CO (L.L.C) / P - 6. M/s. Ginco General Contracting (L.L.C) / P - 4.Value: 215 Million AED / P – 6 310 Million AED / P – 4Project: Bay’s Edge Tower (Hotel Apartments) Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.Client: M/s. DAMACContractor: M/s. (ASCC) Al Sahel Contracting Co. Value: 126 Million AED• Review project design drawings and specification and all submitted shop drawings and technical submittals accordingly.• Develop detailed design layout that covers the requirement of the client.• Assess both challenges and potential risks of the planned project.• Analysis variations and EOT claims based on SCL protocol principles & FIDIC aware. • Periodically be monitoring site activities to ensure that construction is progressing according to planned schedules and budgets.• Making sure that all the construction activities meet quality standards and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.• Resolving any issues and problems arising on site, offering expert advice, closing out any possible gaps and addressing any unforeseen risks. Show less

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  Ghantoot Buildex General Contracting

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  Construction Manager

  Projects: AZIZI Hotel Apartment AZIZI Residential BuildingLocation: Al Furjan, Dubai, UAE.Client: M/s. AZIZI INVESTMENTConsultant: M/s. C V TEC Engineering ConsultantsValue: 210 Million AED

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  [UNEC] United Engineering Construction

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Construction Project Manager

  Projects: Residential Building Safe Mix Automated Block Factory• Schedules the engineering works of the project in logical steps and budgeted time required to meet deadlines.• Ensures that all work and activities at site is in accordance with the construction drawings and contract specification.• Providing solutions and suggestions for some activities in order speed up the work, and reduce the cost with the commitment to achieve the same purpose as required• Study all variations that can cause an additional/cost saving impact due to Engineer/Client’s instructions.• Ensuring workforce follows the safety standards and requirements;• Analyzing various areas and factors that are related to designing and construction.• Work according to a plan with regards to what are the key essentials and what needs to be modified before the construction starts. Show less

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  FRIENDS CONSULTANCY

  Aug 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer - Partner

  Play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the business.Responsible for leading the company, setting its strategic direction, and making important decisions that affect its operations.Oversee the development and implementation of engineering projects. Work closely with project managers and functional department managers to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.Manage the business finances. Setting budgets, managing cash flow, and making sure that the company remains profitable.Play a key role in building relationships with clients and other stakeholders in the industry. Communicate effectively with clients, investors, and other key players in the engineering industry. Show less