Refaat El Banna
Doha,DA
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with 20 years of experience in building, hospitals and fit out industry and proven leadership skills. Known for extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality. Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 20-years industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
POLTRONA FRAU QATAR
03.2020 - Current
- Some of the projects are listed below: Hamad International Airport (HIA), HIA Travelex Outlets, HIA Evergreen Organics Café, HIA Smoking Lounges Upgrade & Fitout Works, QDF Kenzo Store, HIA Sleep & Fly Lounge, AM2 Lounge Refurbishment, QDF Harrods Tea Room, HIA L'ETO Caffe, QA Travel Shop, HIA Be Relax Spa, Other Projects: Doha Oasis TEC Restaurants - Redco Construction Al Mana, Novikov Asia - S&H Trading and Hospitality Ventures, Qatar Airways Medical Commission - Qatar Airways, Project: CP10-C2 & CP10 -J, Lusail City, Qatar
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed approximately 50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Construction Manager
POLTRONA FRAU QATAR
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers. Some of projects are listed below: Hamad International Airport (HIA)
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised team of 300 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
PROJECT MANAGER
AL JABER & PARTNERS, WLL
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Project: Nursery Project in Lusail City, Qatar
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AL JABER & PARTNERS, WLL
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Project: Nursery Project in Lusail City, Qatar
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain clear understanding of challenges faced by team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
SECTION ENGINEER
O.H.L. INTERNATIONAL
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Project: SIDRA MEDICAL & RESEARCH CENTER
- Created innovative solutions to architectural problems, enabling successful project completion.
- Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
- Designed utilities and facilities for construction projects.
PROJECT MANAGER
CEDAR INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES
02.2009 - 03.2010
PROJECT ENGINEER
CEDAR INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES
06.2004 - 01.2009
- Project: Construction of 150 units of villa along with all services, boundary walls and landscaping
OPERATION MANAGER
COMEX WS GROUP COMPANY W.L.L
03.2002 - 05.2004
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
SITE ENGINEER
RIVIERA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
08.1999 - 12.2001
- Site Engineer at the complete luxurious finishing of Starbucks Coffee chain in Lebanon
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Civil Engineering
Belarusian National Technical University
Belarus - Minsk01.1999
Skills
- Value Engineering
- Project Management
- Construction Administration
- Demolition
- Project Scheduling
- Job Site Development
- Material Procurement
- Preconstruction Planning
- Construction management
- Construction safety
Profession
Seeking managerial position in a challenging and progressive environment preferably in a highly reputable conglomerate or a well-known multinational company, whereby I could utilize and enhance my skills and my potentials., Provide a high quality management standard service to the construction Project and manage elements of the associated sites and construction activities. Manage the resources and Ensure the works are delivered safely in accordance with the project program and sort out the defects that may cause delays in the progress, updating the progress using the management templates tools, whilst ensuring compliance with the project's technical specifications and drawings, problem solving and proactive decision making including the potential implications and monitoring health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and delivering multi-disciplinary works within an operational project environment. Save a healthy project in managing and controlling Time, Cost, Quality and the Scope., Microsoft Office ( MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint ), AutoCAD
Affiliations
The Lebanese Engineering Association, 2000
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1970
- Nationality: Ukrainian, Lebanese
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Licensed Civil engineer from lebanon
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Advanced
C1
Ukrainian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Project Manager
POLTRONA FRAU QATAR
03.2020 - Current
Construction Manager
POLTRONA FRAU QATAR
09.2017 - 03.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
AL JABER & PARTNERS, WLL
06.2016 - 09.2017
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AL JABER & PARTNERS, WLL
09.2014 - 06.2016
SECTION ENGINEER
O.H.L. INTERNATIONAL
09.2011 - 09.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
CEDAR INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES
02.2009 - 03.2010
PROJECT ENGINEER
CEDAR INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES
06.2004 - 01.2009
OPERATION MANAGER
COMEX WS GROUP COMPANY W.L.L
03.2002 - 05.2004
SITE ENGINEER
RIVIERA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
08.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Civil Engineering
Belarusian National Technical University
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