Elias Farah

China State Construction Engineering Corporation - CSCECFull Time

• Job Details: Managing the project site operations with a strategic vision aimed at driving the seamless execution of critical activities.  Develop and implement daily plans to effectively reach key project milestones.  Conduct regular alignment meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure a cohesive pursuit of project objectives.  Collaborate with industry experts to devise innovative solutions for the timely completion of projects.  Coordinate closely with departmental leaders to procure materials and services, thereby enhancing project efficiency.  Manage variation claims, securing timely approvals from stakeholders.  Facilitate interactions with government entities to secure necessary project permits and approvals.  Monitor progress alongside planning engineers, ensuring alignment with current work programs.  Enforce stringent QA/QC and HSE plans, ensuring adherence to industry quality and safety standards.  Maintain compliance with HSE regulations through active participation in training and meetings.  Expedite approvals for materials and subcontractor services, nurturing robust client and consultant relationships.  Coordinate with procurement to optimize material supply chains for efficiency.  Oversee subcontractor contracts and approvals in collaboration with the contracts department.  Craft professional communications and oversee all project correspondence.  Review and manage progress payments to uphold financial integrity.  Authorize timely subcontractor payments, promoting fairness and equity.  Direct site team operations to maximize manpower and productivity.

Project Manager – Energy Efficiency and Operations ManagementFull Time

• Job Details:- ALDAR – 14 Hotels in Abu Dhabi - Al Qassimi Woman and Children Hospital - Emirates National School (RAK and Sharjah Campuses) - RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE HQ Buildings - RAK Academy International Secondary School (5 campuses)  Spearheaded comprehensive project management for facilities, maintenance, and energy efficiency upgrades across diverse building types, including educational institutions, hospitality, healthcare, and corporate sectors.  Expertly developed and managed budgets, procurement strategies, and project timelines to ensure cost-effective and timely project delivery.  Championed customer satisfaction through meticulous project oversight, ensuring all milestones and quality standards were met or exceeded.  Strategically planned and executed projects, establishing robust schedules, project parameters, and streamlined procedures for complex contracts.  Maintained clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including building owners, contractors, and field staff, to align project objectives.  Conducted thorough contract and risk analysis, devising comprehensive risk mitigation plans to safeguard project integrity.  Ensured strict adherence to internal contracting protocols and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.  Formulated and managed operations budgets, revising initial estimates to reflect validated project scopes and cost forecasts.  Vigilantly controlled project expenses, closely monitoring budget adherence and optimizing resource allocation.  Crafted detailed project schedules, incorporating task generation, milestone tracking, and advanced CPM and Histogram Analysis.  Supervised material orders, vendor coordination, and financial transactions, including payment approvals and progress billing.  Prepared and evaluated subcontractor RFQs, ensuring clear scope definition and adherence to project specifications and timelines.  Directed project teams, subcontractors, and installers, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to project goals.  Contributed to sales initiatives by supporting quote and proposal preparations and managing project cash-flow, including collections and resource management.  Managed change orders effectively, proposing solutions and facilitating accurate quotations to maintain project continuity.  Upheld exceptional quality control for all projects, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address customer concerns and maintain satisfaction.  Built and sustained professional client relationships, providing regular updates, and ensuring project acceptance and sign-off.

Project Manager – AMAZON Falcon Project – Data CentersFreelance / Project

• Job Details:Managing the overall installation of the control systems for Falcon Project Data Centers in UAE, 3 different projects locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with below responsibilities: ▪ Responsible for meeting the scope, schedule, resource, and budget commitments reflected in the Project Delivery Plan. ▪ Responsible for overall project profitability ▪ Obtains, organizes, and maintains all project contract documents ▪ Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedule of values ▪ Lead the project construction teams in managing the project as per projects plan within the constraints established and approved by the Client. ▪ Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric and Amazon (AWS) quality policy ▪ Coordinates the 3 site projects in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate ▪ Schedule and conduct all project construction meetings ▪ Manage the material procurement, deliveries and material inspections ▪ Review and approve design, commissioning, and installation plans ▪ Implement and enforce change control over project scope, schedule, resources, and budget. ▪ Collaborate with functional managers and/or organizational management to obtain adequate resources with appropriate skills to staff the project team. ▪ Manages resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements ▪ Manage the timely resolution of issues, including the escalation of issues that are outside of the project team’s scope of responsibility. ▪ Continually identify and proactively manage project risks & issues, ensure execution of corrective action plans up to closure. ▪ Reviews and approves material and subcontract invoices for payment ▪ Management of and responsibility for project change order log ▪ Monitor the project and report the project status to the management on a regular basis. ▪ Prepare and update project schedule and cost re-estimates on a routine basis ▪ Prepares and delivers final project closure and documentation to customers and ensures final payment