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Ameen DARAGHMA

Ameen DARAGHMA

Dubai

Summary

I am a highly self-motivated, focused and innovative Civil Engineer with vast experience in construction, infrastructure and road work projects from its start to its completion through 10 years of work in well-organized contracting companies in United Arab Emirates, Ivory Coast and Cameroon. I have a passion for learning and developing new and existing skills, and I enjoy problem-solving using engineering principles and knowledge areas. I am keen to secure a challenging role in an engineering firm that offers early responsibilities and a progressive career path.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Arabian Construction Company
Abidjan
2021.11 - Current
  • Oversee and direct the project from conception to completion;
  • Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs;
  • Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors;
  • Meet contractual conditions of performance;
  • Review the work progress on daily basis;
  • Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status;
  • Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones;
  • Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses;
  • Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques;

Project Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
Abu Dhabi
2017.07 - 2021.11
  • Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion;
  • Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines;
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking;
  • Assign responsibilities and mentor the site team in the project;
  • Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors;
  • Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory;
  • Review the work progress on a daily basis and issue the reports;
  • Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support;
  • Interact daily with client and consultant to interpret their needs and requirements in the field;
  • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications in the project;
  • Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance at site) and report regularly on project status;
  • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions;
  • Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site;
  • Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction site to ensure that proper procedures are being carries out.

Senior Site Engineer

Ghantoot Gulf Contracting
Dubai
2015.06 - 2017.07
  • Support the development of project procedures and policies for the execution of the various civil scopes of work;
  • Ensuring that all opportunities and risks are properly evaluated;
  • Supporting, in close co-operation with the Contracts and Procurement Department; the proposals for the contract strategy for the civil works;
  • Making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety;
  • Find solutions to overcome unforeseen construction difficulties;
  • Schedule and adjust each stage of the project to meet time and budget targets;
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labors to determine project feasibility;
  • Liaising with clients and their representatives to keep them informed of progress.

Site Engineer

Belhasa Projects Company
Dubai
2014.06 - 2015.07
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors;
  • Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
  • Preparing reports as required and follow-up the inspection requests with consultant;
  • Checking Plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
  • Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
  • Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;
  • Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

An-Najah National University
Palestine
05.2014

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Value Engineering
  • Project Schedule Adherence
  • Prioritizing and knowing when to delegate
  • Ability to recognize and reward achievements
  • Committing to employee safety and well-being
  • Communication Skills
  • Cost, Time and quality control Tracking
  • Energetic and Positive
  • Hardworking and Reliable

Accomplishments

  • 2022 - present

PROJECT: NOVIA Industries

Summary: Buildings Construction including the infrastructure and roads

CONTRACTOR: Arabian Construction Company

CONSULTANT: Nogha Consulting

CLIENT: NOVIA INDUSTRIES

VALUE: 120,000,000 USD

  • 2021 - 2022

PROJECT: Laguna Bay Project

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Summary: Buildings Construction including the infrastructure and roads

CONTRACTOR: Arabian Construction Company

CONSULTANT: Charles E.Hajj

CLIENT: SCI Laguna Bay

VALUE: 80,000,000 USD

  • 2017 - 2021

PROJECT: Wahat Al-Zaweya Project

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Summary: Buildings Construction including the infrastructure and roads

CONTRACTOR: Arabian Construction Company

CONSULTANT: Arcadis

CLIENT: Wahat Al Zaweya

VALUE: 600,000,000 USD

  • 2015 - 2017

PROJECT: Jebel-Ali Hills Project

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary: Buildings Construction including the infrastructure and roads

CONTRACTOR: Ghantoot Road Contracting

CONSULTANT: Parsons Overseas

CLIENT: Meraas

VALUE: 150,000,000 USD

  • 2014 - 2015

PROJECT: Al-Furjan Project

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary: Infrastructure, Sewer Treatment Plant and road works

CONTRACTOR: Belhasa Projects Company

CONSULTANT: Arif & Bintoak

CLIENT: Nakheel

VALUE: 120,000,000 USD

Certification

Certificate of completing 35 PDUs of Project Management Professional (PMP) Course. Also, I will attend the PMP exam soon to get the Certificate from PMI Institute.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Construction Manager

Arabian Construction Company
2021.11 - Current

Project Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
2017.07 - 2021.11

Senior Site Engineer

Ghantoot Gulf Contracting
2015.06 - 2017.07

Site Engineer

Belhasa Projects Company
2014.06 - 2015.07

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

An-Najah National University
Certificate of completing 35 PDUs of Project Management Professional (PMP) Course. Also, I will attend the PMP exam soon to get the Certificate from PMI Institute.
Ameen DARAGHMA