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REYAD MUDAFR

REYAD MUDAFR

Houston,USA

Summary

With a proven track record at ANCHOR Construction, I excel in driving complex projects to completion, blending construction expertise with exceptional stakeholder communication. My leadership has resulted in significant cost savings and the successful management of multi-million dollar projects, showcasing my ability to exceed project goals while fostering team collaboration.

Detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in fast-paced environments, adept at managing last-minute changes while maintaining exceptional work quality. Recognized for efficiency and speed, consistently achieving high performance ratings. Core competencies include adaptability, effective time management, and strong problem-solving skills. Career aspirations focus on leveraging these abilities to drive organizational success in challenging settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Manager / Director

ANCHOR Construction
Houston, TX
04.2019 - Current
  • Managed Anchor's Multi-Family Construction Department, focusing on building the project's teams. Produced an annual revenue of $20 million on average.
  • Worked with the project stakeholders throughout the project phases to resolve labor, design, and tool issues during construction projects.
  • Monitored project progress to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Oversaw the bidding process for subcontractors and vendors; negotiated contracts with contractors and suppliers for materials needed for construction projects.

Key Projects:

  • 11 Acres Site Development / ARIA at Stancliff Apartment Complex with 300 units.
  • 6 Acres Site Development / ARIA at Steepleway Apartment Complex with 155 units.
  • 6 Acres Site Development / ARIA at Kipp Way Apartment Complex with 153 units.
  • 5 Acres Site Development / ARIA at Ella Apartment Complex with 136 units.
  • 12 Acres Site Development / ARIA at Burke Apartment Complex with 200 units.

Project Manager

Reconstruction Experts Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Managed several projects in different states, managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, local jurisdiction requirements, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Establish project delivery methods, estimates, and the project’s general conditions.
  • Conducted post-construction evaluations to assess project successes and areas for improvement.
  • Negotiate subcontract agreements with vendors and suppliers
  • Forecast and plan resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively and efficiently

Key Projects:

  • Villa Sport Athletic Club Construction Project.
  • High Rise Tenant Improvement Project.
  • Parkside at North Town Condominiums Project.
  • Piedmont Condominiums at River Oaks Building Restoration Project.
  • Sorento Condominiums Building envelop Project.
  • Cypress Creek Townhomes ‐ Site Drainage Project.
  • Belair Condominiums Structural Repairs & Building envelop Project.

Project Manager

RMC Constructors
Houston, TX
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Managed the construction of several commercial big-box wholesale franchised retail stores, such as Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club.
  • Ensure construction operations, schedules, safety, SWPPP, and quality standards are maintained in compliance with the company’s quality standards, and to the customer’s satisfaction.
  • Manage pre-mobilization, coordination, and project setup for new ground-up stores.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Investigated any site issues that could affect the success of the project.

Senior Project Manager / Project Director

AWRostamani Building Industries Part of AWR Holding
Dubai, UAE
09.2009 - 04.2013
  • Led the operations department to complete several commercial, residential, and high-rise building projects with values ranging from $2M to $50M.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, place purchase orders, and review their pay app requests.
  • Managed all the Construction Operations departments and provided leadership to the department's employees, including PMs, APMs, estimators, draftsmen, and field construction supervisors.
  • Manage procurement plans and incorporate them with the projects' schedules and budgets.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with the client’s representatives, design teams, inspection agencies, and authorities as stakeholders for the project.
  • Manage the project close-out phase processes per the company's policies.

Achievements:

  • Successfully upsold $6.5 million on a $12 million contract, offering the client higher-end and newer designs, making this project the biggest project in the company's history.
  • Established a purchase control system that gained thousands of dollars in equipment rentals and outside labor supply, saving $625,000 in 12 months. As a result, I reduced operational costs and improved the company's assets.

Key Projects:

  • VIP Parking Entrance ceilings & Custom Motorized Mega Blinds at the Atrium in Burj Khalifa, Dhabi, UAE
  • Audi Showroom Project Fit-Out (the largest Audi showroom display worldwide) in Dubai, UAE
  • AL Bustan Complex (Hotel/Shopping Mall/Office Building/Apartment building) Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Meydan Racecourse Parking and Stables Ceilings
  • Qashawira Oil Field Staff Accommodations for ADNCO in Abu Dhabi
  • Several medium‐sized commercials‐remodels and tenant improvement projects' values range from $1M‐ $5M

Construction Project Manager

Kocache Enterprises
Dubai, UAE
01.2007 - 09.2009
  • In charge of interior fit-out construction projects, specializing in hospitality and residential sectors, both design-build projects and bid-build projects.
  • Directed a sizable workforce comprising 500 to 800 personnel, including field overseers.

Achievement:

  • Achieved a cost reduction of $2.5 million on an office building project with innovative material suggestions and the Value Engineering method.
  • Implement safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment to achieve the company's 5,000 safe work hours award.
  • Assemble work teams into smaller groups to raise the competitive spirit and achieve the safest and most productive team; the winning team will receive a complimentary cash reward and a certificate.

Key Project:

  • Media One Hotel, public area, dining restaurants, FF&E project, Dubai, UAE.
  • Oceana Beach Club Hotel – Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, U.A.E.
  • Omniyat One @ Business Bay, 35 Stores Office Building, Dubai, UAE.
  • Emerald Hotel & Resorts, Dubai, UAE.

Assistant Project Manager

PARSONS Global Services
Houston, TX
12.2003 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for collecting all necessary information and document requirements from the stakeholders, including jurisdiction and end users, and putting together an initial scope of work and bid packages for the A/E.
  • Facilitating pre-bid meetings with the local architectural and engineering firms to present the bid packages, processes, and requirements.
  • Review local architectural and engineering firms' bidder prequalification submittals, putting together shortlists for preselecting.
  • Evaluate the design deliverables and follow up on necessary permitting or jurisdictional approvals that may be required.
  • Working with the project team to put together the bid packages for each phase of the project, coordinating any pre-bid meetings or town hall meetings that may be required to educate the project's participants on the project objectives, schedule milestones, targets, and quality and safety procedures.
  • Coordinate and log all project communications as part of the project team, and review project logs and documentation for compliance with Parsons processes.
  • Attend monthly progress meetings with the project's field supervisors and contractor representatives.
  • Help the Project Manager assemble the monthly progress reports for the Program Manager.
  • Administer the close-out stage documentation, preparing O&M manuals and As-Built drawings.

Key Project:

  • 150 new construction clinics and several hospitals' rehabilitation as part of the Iraq Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program (IIRP).
  • Rural Water Program – covering 97 locations – working at the PCO office as part of the IIRP program funded by USAID and supervised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Fallujah Wastewater Plant project – working at the PCO office as part of the IIRP program, funded by USAID and under the supervision of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Texas
Arlington, TX, USA
01.2018

CSHO: Certified Safety & Health Official - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Texas
Arlington, TX, USA
06.2013

Master of Science - Urban Planning

Baghdad University
Baghdad, IRAQ
07-2005

Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering

University of Technology
Baghdad, IRAQ
10-2000

Skills

  • Construction Expertise
  • Value Engineering
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Operations Oversight
  • Team Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Decision-Making
  • Risk Assessment
  • Contract monitoring
  • Meeting Participation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Contract Preparation
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • KPI Tracking
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Multi-Project Management
  • Project Plan Development

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager / Director

ANCHOR Construction
04.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Reconstruction Experts Inc.
10.2016 - 03.2019

Project Manager

RMC Constructors
05.2014 - 10.2016

Senior Project Manager / Project Director

AWRostamani Building Industries Part of AWR Holding
09.2009 - 04.2013

Construction Project Manager

Kocache Enterprises
01.2007 - 09.2009

Assistant Project Manager

PARSONS Global Services
12.2003 - 12.2006

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Texas

CSHO: Certified Safety & Health Official - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Texas

Master of Science - Urban Planning

Baghdad University

Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering

University of Technology
REYAD MUDAFR