Profile
Construction Project Manager for AMC at Al Qassim airpot (KSA) , for AMG at The International Convention Center in Abuja (Nigeria) and previously for AMBS at the new Sport City in Basrah (Iraq) for The Ministry of Youth and Sport. Previously I worked for 24 years in Tier 1 Spanish Construction Companies such as FCC ; ACS and Acciona, carrying out a wide range of Projects including “Torres Puerta de Europa in Plaza de Castilla de Madrid “ (Leaning Towers) and covered Bullring in Leganés (Madrid), etc, and performing different responsibilities including Jefe de Obra (Project Manager) and Planning and Cost Department Manager.
I also worked as a Mining Engineer for 5 years immediately after completing my degree.
All through my professional life I have received acknowledgment and promotion from the companies I worked for, as you can see from the progress of my career and my job responsibilities in the projects.
Project Manager Experience: Al Muhaidib Contracting in Al Qassim Airport Project; AMG Nigeria in the ICC Abuja; AMBS Consultancy in the new Basrah Sport City; Cigorat Depro SL; FCC ; ACS ; Promociones y Proyectos Toisón S.A.
Skills: Construction Project Manager in multimillion dollar Projects and for some premier Spanish Building Companies
Planning and Cost Departmental Manager Experience: FCC . Planning and Cost Departmental Manager for projects such as Leaning Towers in Plaza de Castilla (Madrid) and Covered Bullring in Leganés (Madrid)
Achievements: I was in charge of compiling the bid/valuation of the Leaning Towers “Puerta Europa” for the restart of the Project after the Gulf War. The value total was around 500 M € in 1994 and the bid was approved and finally became the contractual budget providing the Company with considerable profits.
Topographer/Planning Engineer.-5 years working for ENCASUR in Peñarroya Pueblonuevo (Córdoba). (1982-1988) The first year as a Topographer in shaft coal mining (underground mining) in the “Porvenir” area. The next four years as responsible for “Corta Cervantes” Plannig Department. This mine with 10 M Tn coal deposit produced 500.000 Tn per year and it was considered the most important mine in this area.
As a planning engineer I carried out the design of the mine. This work consisted of determining the amount of mineral, the mining system, measurement of machinery for extraction of mineral and non valuable material, measurement of the depth of the mine, design of trails , etc. Once the activities were started the work consisted of designing of the advance of mining, checking productions with forecasts, etc.
Career Summary
2015-now
Al Muhaidib Contracting (AMC)
Position: Construction Project Manager at Al Qassim Airport Project (KSA)
Description.- The Al Qassim Airport is a new Airport for 3 M passengers per year and a budget of USD 1.4 B.
Key Responsibilities.-
-Working in the Preliminary works and Mobilization of the Project.
2013-2014
AMG
Position: Project Manager at the International Convention Center in Abuja (Nigeria)
Description.- The International Convention Center is conceived to deliver a world class Convention center that will be one of the top three such facilities in the world.(phase 1 – USD 500 M)
The Convention Center is a state-of-art facility that meets international convention standards with a design that portrays an international iconic status for Abuja and Nigeria, it consists of a convention center, exhibition facility, a Twin hotel (5-star and 3-star) and a 200 m high tower.
Key Responsibilities.-
-Liaise and work with stakeholders on the ICC project, fully reporting to client the Central Bank of Nigeria.
-Leading and motivating the Project Management Team to ensure that Client’s objectives for the Project are achieved,
-Overall responsibility for the Asset Management Group’s Quality Management System and Safety /Environmental Management System.
– Construction Management strategy advice.
-Represent the Client and the Project team vis-à-vis Trade Contractors
Other Projects: Project Manager at Storafrica retail shops in Lagos, Abuja and Kano
Storafrica is a International brand of estate of art retail shop with an ongoing centre in Abuja and other planned developments in Lagos and Kano. Our role here is the complete management of the Project.
Construction Project Manager at Oniru Modern Living Houses (Lagos)
First of some proposed real Estate developments of AMG in Lagos.
2012-2013
AMBS CONSULTANCY
Position: Project Manager at BSC (New Basrah Sport City)
Description.- This project comprises one Main Stadium with 65.000 seats , a secondary Stadium with 15.000 seat (both of them compliant with FIFA requirements and 1 Category Certification IAAF Athletics) , two training fields, 8 accommodation buildings with 288 bedrooms, fire station, Plant water treatment, extensive infrastructure and landscapes
Key Responsibilities.-
-Responsible for providing supervision services in the Architectural and Civil scope, ensuring that construction work in the Project in this regard is in compliance with the Contract Specifications (FIDIC) and International building codes, standards, practices and procedures specified in the Project.
-Assist the Project Team in review /approval of the documents such as shop drawings and work method statements submitted by Main Contractor.
-Performing and ensure implementation of plans and programs and take necessary action in case of any gap or delays.
-Periodical meetings with Contractors, designer and the Ministry to review progress and status of work.
– Producing periodical reports about the situation of the Project to the Ministry (weekly and Monthly)
2008-2011
CIGORAT DEPRO SL.
Position: Project Manager
Work: – Construction of Supermarket in the Street Martin de Arévalo (Madrid) for the chain of Supermarkets EROSKI. Surface 3.200 m2
– Shop Center for the firm Yokana in c/Fuencarral (Madrid)
– Show room and Refurbish of the Head Office for Yokana in c/Santa Leonor (Madrid)
Key Responsibilities.-
– Direct projects from inception to execution in coordination with contractors, utilizing standard project management tools in order to ensure that projects are delivered according to the target schedule, within the allotted budget
– Responsible of the performing of budgets and quotations for project materials.
– Monitor and control payment settlement for principal, designer, supplier, contractor, etc.; submit statements/invoices in a timely manner in order to ensure non delay in delivery and execution.
– Follow up on site progress to ensure its compliance with target schedule, and quality control standards through regular site visits.
-To ensure HSE standards are maintained and managed at all times
1999-2008
PROMOCIONES Y PROYECTOS TOISON SA.
Position: Jefe de Obra (Project Manager)
Work: – 58 semi-detached houses and common leisure facilities in Polígono de las Rosas (Madrid) for PREMIER real estate Company. -Ford dealer car building in Rivas Vaciamadrid. (Madrid) -51 semi-detached houses with swimming pools in Peñagrande. – Elderly people’s home “Los CerrosVillalbilla”. 101 apartments and geriatric facilities. – Construction of Supermarket in the Street San Lorenzo (Madrid) for the chain of Supermarkets EROSKI. Surface 2.950 m2
Key Responsabilities.-
– Managing all aspects of the construction process, including the quality, providing customer service and ensuring Health and Safety is adhered to at all times
-Selection, appointment and procuring of all the resources (Subcontractor, materials, equipments ) necessary to carry out the Project.
-Managing project cost from beginning to completion.
– Compilation of the schedule for the Construction of the Project and follow up to assure compliance with targeted deadlines
1998-1999
ACS
Position: Jefe de Obra (Project Manager)
Work: -“International Centre of Studies and Environmental Conventions for the University of Huelva in Matalascañas” (€ 10 M)
Key Responsibilities.-
– same as above
1991-1998
FCC (Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA.)
Position: Jefe de Obra (Project Manager)
Work: -108 Apartments “las Musas” in the Rosas neighborhood (1998).
– 82 Apartments“Jardín de Suecia”in the Rosas neighborhood (1997). – Restoration of the headquarters of the company FCC in Federico Salmón nº13 (1993). -Transportation Interchange Station in “la Plaza Castilla” (1994) for de Local Council of Madrid.
Key Responsibilities.-
– same as above
Position: Planning and Costs Department Manager:
Work: – Leaning Towers “Puerta de Europa en Plaza de Castilla” (2ª Part ) until completion (1993-1995). – Covered Bullring of Leganés (1996)
Key Responsibilities.-
– Develop all high-level pre-construction and construction plans for projects in coordination with project teams
– Assess project teams adherence to plan and monitor projects progress against schedule during project delivery
– Investigate deviations from the plan, assess impact on project and notify Production teams of potential delays
-Collect all information about costs from the Account Department and the Production team.
-Using of specific IT software to carry out the development of the control of Costs as well as the incomes and profits.
-Analysis of the outcome of the periodical updates of the cost control system.
-Issuance of periodical reports regarding to the cost, incomes and profits of the Construction Project
Planning engineer and assistant Site Engineer:
– Leaning Towers “Puerta de Europa en Plaza de Castilla” (1991-1993)
1989-1991
ACCIONA
Position: Planning and Bid Engineer for Technical Department
Works : To prepare bids for building projects and technical documentation
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
Qualification: MINING ENGINEER Escuela Universitaria de Ingenieros Técnicos de Minas de Belmez (CORDOBA). (School of Mining Engineers of Belmez).
Professional PMI.- Project Manager International Membership
Certification Training.- Certification of Training for PMP
Other.-
Languages English: Advanced English level
French: Conversation level Spanish: Mother language
Computer Science
Program .– EXCEL and WORD. Perfect command.
Program .– Programs management software PRIMAVERA, MS PROJECT. Perfect command.
Program . – Design Programs AUTOCAD
Program .– Software for financial control of constructions works and for preparing bids.
Topographer/Planning Engineer.-5 years working for ENCASUR in Peñarroya Pueblonuevo (Córdoba). (1982-1988) The first year as a Topographer in shaft coal mining (underground mining) in the “Porvenir” area. The next four years as responsible for “Corta Cervantes” Plannig Department. This mine with 10 M Tn coal deposit produced 500.000 Tn per year and it was considered the most important mine in this area.
As a planning engineer I carried out the design of the mine. This work consisted of determining the amount of mineral, the mining system, measurement of machinery for extraction of mineral and non valuable material, measurement of the depth of the mine, design of trails , etc. Once the activities were started the work consisted of designing of the advance of mining, checking productions with forecasts, etc.
