Alaa Abdellatif
Glendale,CA
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 15-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. Hands-on Site Manager with 12 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 200 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Innovative Construction Manager skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Bilingual in arabic and english with history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters. Experienced engineer accomplished in completing all construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. Over 12 years of progressive experience as knowledgeable and talented leader. Hard-working Site Manager with 10 years of experience. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading team of over 200 workers. Proficient in carpentry, flooring installation, concrete work, framing, cabinetry, painting and forklift operation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
Rama Grading Inc
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
Construction Project Manager
GMZ Engineering Inc
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Public Works Project For Ventura county Tsumas Creek Improvements Project , 10 Million Dollars Project that contains bridge crossing , dewatering , creek improvements and concrete poring for 3 cells.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete $[Number] project.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $[Amount] to $[Amount].
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Developed internal and external relationships to facilitate new store construction.
- Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in [Software] before planning or delegating days work to team of [Number] employees.
- Budgeted for various types of reconstruction plans such as hospitals, airports, historical building and streets.
- Facilitated new store construction by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Initiated [Type] procedures for proper, safe and cost-effective handling of all materials and equipment.
Construction Project Manager
AZAS Construction
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
Senior Project Manager
RAQ Contracting
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
Construction Manager
J&P Construction
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Queen Alia Airport Improvements Project , the Project was around 1 Billion Dollars cost .
- Handled over 197 staff members .
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering Projects Managment
Oxwell
Florida06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Civil Engineering
The Hashimite University
Jordan 08.2008
Skills
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Local Government
- Status Updates
- Job and Material Estimates
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Fall Protection Plan (FPP) Knowledge
- On-Time Project Delivery
- Construction Processes
- Manual Dexterity
- Contract Bidding
- Baseline Schedules Creation
- Installation Oversight
- Commercial Projects
- Timelines and Milestones
- Construction Administration
- Contract Monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Excellent Customer Relations
- Cost Control
- Historical Restoration
- Scaffolding
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Heavy Labor
- Demolition
- Project Manager Supervision
- Handling Purchase Orders
- Training Junior Team Members
- Safe Job Site Set-Up
- Project Management
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Best Practices and Standards
- Submittal Review
- Industry Trends
- Staff Scheduling
- Staffing Oversight
- Leadership
- Layout Development
- Quantity Surveys
- Permit Processing
- Effective Planning
- Money Management
- Corrective Actions
- Community Relations
- First Aid
- Project Scheduling
- Site Inspection
- As-Built Blueprints
- Status Meetings
- MS Office Proficiency
- Building Site Supervision
- Materials Planning
- Project Documentation
- Vendor and Contractor Negotiations
- Following Project Plans
- Methods of Production
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Construction Permitting
- Workflow Implementation
- Building Systems and Services
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Operations Oversight
- AutoCAD
- Civil Construction Administration
- Residential Construction
- Service Quality
- Cultural Awareness
- Permitting
- Identifying Building Costs
- Safety Protocol Understanding
- Subcontractor Management
- Safety Compliance
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Project Tendering and Procurement
- Project Commissioning
- Concrete Estimation
- Renovation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Superb Management Skills
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Quality Inspections
- Construction Legal Issues
Accomplishments
- Managed a construction budget of more than $100 million.
- Managed construction of a 30,000-square foot building.
- Directed the installation of twin 1000-gallon septic tank system and corresponding drain field.
- Led over 18 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Supervised team of 197 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 197 in the development of Queen Alia Airport.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
Rama Grading Inc
05.2022 - Current
Construction Project Manager
GMZ Engineering Inc
03.2021 - 04.2022
Construction Project Manager
AZAS Construction
07.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Project Manager
RAQ Contracting
01.2017 - 04.2019
Construction Manager
J&P Construction
01.2010 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Civil Engineering Projects Managment
Oxwell
Bachelor of Arts - Civil Engineering
The Hashimite University