An innovative engineer with management skills, fully aware with QMS and ISO Standards, equipped with leadership ability in forming organizing, leading working teams, initiating methods to promote effective working environment. An accomplished strategist and solution-oriented manager, thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.Have excellent decision-making skills. A Civil Engineer with a Master’s Degree from US university. Poses good relations with large international and local companies.

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Akram A. Kharroubi E-Mail: ak harro ubi @ l iv e.c om |Phone: (+971) (50) 2206959
~ LEADERSHIP / TOP MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL ~
Spearheadingsustained organisational growth in dynamic environments. Played a catalyst and creative roles in establishing solutions,
leadingchangesandaddingvalues, buildingemployee value, drivingvision and achieving critical strategic goals. Proven achievements in
catering premierclients and addingsubstantial value. Extensivebusinessbackground in international, multi-culturalenvironments. High-energy, versatile and
resultoriented professional, seekingseniorlevel positionsto leverageover three decadeschronicleof successin leadingprestigious and multi-million dollar
projects, constructionandcontractsactivitiesbacked by strongcredentialsand a proven historyof on-time, on-budget and quality project completions.
Organic Business Growth.Operations Management.ChangeManagement .Strategic Planning and Execution.Business Development.Performance
and Quality Standards.Leadership Development.Strategic Partnerships.Staff Development.Budgets/Cost Management.P&L Management.Value
Engineering.Commercial and Customer Support.New Set-ups.ResourceManagement.Marketingand Promotion.Team Management.Systems
Implementation.Business Plans Development.Commercial Negotiation. HSE Management.Document Control.Project Management.Establishing
Project Management Office(PMO).EnterpriseProject Management (ePM).Client Relationship Management.Tendering & Procurement Management
 Positions Handled: General Manager, Projects Control Director, Business Development, Technical Manager (Tendering, Procurement
and Document Control), Total Quality Manager, Planning and Control Manager, Project Manager, Technical Coordinator, Field and
Resident Engineer.
 Certified ISO9000 Internal Auditor, fully acquainted with Quality Management System and ISO Standards
 Possess extensive traveling experience with a record of establishing new branches in different countries namely Kuwait; Qatar; KSA;
Morocco & others
 P R O F E S S I O N A L A B R I D G E M E N T
 A strongvisionaryprofessional withverifiableyear-after-year successachievingprofit, and business growthobjectives within
rapid-changeenvironments of Construction Industry.
 A keen planner, strategistandbusiness accelerator. skilled at translatingabstract concepts, theories and methodologies into
user-friendly solutions that clearly support business needs and enhancerevenuegeneration
 Strong networker . Have excellent contacts in the Elite business community, professionalizing relations with strategic
customers and directingcross-functional teams to establish loyalty and repeat business
 Endowed with splendid inter-personal skills with skills in utilizingthesameto guideand facilitatebusiness unit leaders and
senior managers; leadingand mentoringcross-functional teams in multi-cultural and multi-facility environments
 Imperativein developing project schedule, monitoringproject performance, performingproject cost analysis, material take-
off, managing real-time adjustments to projects/financial/quality controls, and leading performance review; excellence in
implementingkey sourcingstrategies, contingency plans and ensuringthat plans arealigned with project requirements.
 A principleexecutive‘pointof contact’ forthecompanyand management with deftnessin managingoperations withkey focus
on defining SLA’s, KPI’s and SOP’s, undertaking thorough business assessment and setting-up model and requirements to
deliver successful results for in-hand projects, and generatemoreprojects from market.
 Adept in managingend-to-end project activities viz. planningconstruction program and executingconstruction projects
involvingcontract administration, budget management, resourceplanning, financial monitoringand procurement with aflair
for adoptingmodern construction methodologies/techniques.
 Energetic and results-driven strategic thinker with strongleadership, management, and influencingskills; well organised with atrack record that
demonstrates self-motivation and initiativeto achieveorganizational goals.
 Providingprofessional engineering expertise to thebusiness, translatingthevision into actionableplans and implementingthesameto overcome
complex project challenges thereby meetingtheBusiness, Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Financial and Operational objectives.
 Well-versed with modernprevalent contractual practices , preparing bid summaries, material take-off, assistingcommercial department in cases of
variations, value engineering, and technical / engineering claims, tendering and tender evaluation, interpreting contractual obligations/ rights and
evaluatingtechno-financial problems and furnishingreports to themanagement.
 Skilled in conceptualizingand managingglobal customercentric operations for largeprojects, liaisingwith internal and external clients to understand
their expectations and drivecustomer delight for projects; deftness in developingrelationships with government /regulatory authorities for obtaining
necessary sanctions /clearances and meetingstatutory obligations.
 Deftness with highly engineered systems, which require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiplemarkets and industries; highly
successful in buildingrelationships with upper-level decision makers, seizingcontrol of critical problem areas, and deliveringon customer commitments.
 A business accelerator : Developed and managed other business units in different geographies to expand theaccess and reach of business.
 Respect and leverage human capital: Motivating, mentoringand leadingtalented professionals. Livingthecultureand leadingby example.
Professional Enhancement
Attended several Training sessions and seminars on PMP, Expedition,Primavera Enterprise,Organizing Establishments, and “ISO9001,”
etc.
 S I G NI F I C A NT A C H I E V E M E N T S
Gulf Connection, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2008 – Present(General Manager):
• Assisted International Companies to establish and work efficiently in theGulf Region, with agood historyin developingtheir business successfully.
Alsaad General Contracting Company, Jeddah, KSA, 2006 –2008 (ProjectsControl Director):
• Implemented ePM (EnterpriseProject Management)
• Established and started aProject Management Office(PMO)
Saudi Oger, Riyadh, KSA, 1999 –2006 (BusinessDevelopment, Project Manager)
• Established and initiated Saudi Oger Branch in Abu Dhabi
Almabani General Contracting Company, Jeddah, KSA, 1992 –1999 (Technical Manager/ Total Quality Manager, PlanningandControl Manager)
• Initiated Almabani Planningdivision and Almabani CAD section.
• Initiated protracted tendering, procurement, and central documentcontrol sectionsinto coherent Technical Department.
• Initiated theTQM Department and Prepared aQMSfor thecompany to award theISO certification.
Saad ConstructionEstablishment, Riyadh, KSA, 1985 – 1992 (Planningand ControlManager, ProjectManager, Deputy Project Manager, Technical Coordinator,
Field andResident Engineer)
• Holds theacumen of becomingPM at youngageof 26
• Initiated PlanningDepartment and theuseof Computers in thecompany.
 E M P L O Y M E N T C H R O N I C L E
 Gulf Connection, Abu Dhabi, UAE September 2008 - Present
General Manager :
Dependable Leader
Drove exceptional
results and navigated
the business
Designed the
transformational
roadmap
Organic Growth

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 Providingbusiness oversight in directingand coordinatingtheoperations, human resources, administrativeservices, policies and procedures of the
company whilehandlingall aspects of operations to ensuresmooth flow of work and resolveconflicts.
 An achievement driven professional with adistinction of drivingbusiness:
 Delivered continuous business growth.
 Liaised with international companies and promoted them in GCC countries. Established
local joint ventures and partnerships with local companies.
 Generated business turnover worth morethan 6 Billion AED
 Demonstrated excellencein establishingnew business units:
 Extensively travelled to different countries involvingKuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco,
etc. for establishing new branches and to identify and lead new business opportunities,
negotiatingcompetitiveterms whereapplicable.
 Undertook additional responsibilityof “New Art” an Interior Design Construction Company
(Company Owned by Gulf Connection).
 Dependable leader with a merit of negotiatingcontracts, developingnew business, establishing
and leading local joint ventures.
 Developed liaisons with external authorities and parties to obtain approvals and certifications.
 Pivotal in streamliningprocess through developingKPIs to haveabetter control, output and performance.
 Leveragingskills in negotiatingwith international construction companies, to marketthem in UAE and GCC countriesand to aid them in their business
development.
 Undertaking thorough business assessment and setting up model and requirements to deliver successful results for in-hand projects, and generate
moreprojects from market; findingout potential clients, suppliers’capabilities and offerings, market analysis, threats, weaknesses, etc.
 P R E V I O U S E N G A G E M E N T S
 Alsaad General ContractingCompany, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia October2006 -September2008
Projects Control Director : Established, Managed and developed the capability of Alsaad to effectively produce and maintain :
 Project and Strategic Planning, Cost Control.
 Total Quality Management, Health, Safety and Environmental, Document Control.
 Project Management techniques.
 Implemented ePM (EnterpriseProject Management) and started aProject Management Office(PMO).
 Saudi Oger, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaand Abu Dhabi, UAE September1999 -October2006
Project Manager / Business Development:
 Managed Mina Phase II Project (construction of 16,000 fireproof permanent steel structure tents for the pilgrims). Managing several fast-Track
projects.
 Business Development and Strategic Planning.
 Established and Initiated Saudi Oger Branch in Abu Dhabi.
 Almabani General Contractors Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia January1992- September1999
Technical Manager /Total QualityManager (Jun’95-Sep’99): Manageand develop thecapabilityof Almabani tostudy projectsand producebids on thebasisof
accurate estimates. Established Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 within the organization.
 Developed and progressively refined Almabani estimatingcapability and methodology, systems and standards.
 Prepared a Quality Management System for the company to attain the ISO 9001 Certificate and Oversaw the implementation of the Quality
Management System – ISO 9001, to various levels in theorganization.
 Established acomputerized databasesystem for pricing and suppliers information.
 Prepared accurateestimates on thebasis of thecompany standards, toreflect theexperienceof theProjects, Procurement and Financial Departments
and Ensured that accuratequotations and material pricinginformation wereobtained.
 Identified and led new business opportunities, negotiated competitive terms where applicable and ensured appropriate allocation of company
resources to enhanceproductivity and profitability
 Planned, recruited and managing staff, as required, to executeprojects; provided technical and capacity built support included supervision, training
and mentoringin theareas of planning, management and implementation of projects/programs
 Provided information and support to SiteProject Management duringtheexecution phase.
Planning and ControlManager(Jan’92-Jun’95): Developed and managed theexpertiseand capacityrequired to meet the needsof Almabani in the planning
and control of projects.
 Developed Standard Planning, Progress Measure, Reports and Cost Control Systems for thecompany.
 Ensured that Almabani Methodology and Systems for planningand control wereimplemented, and trained Almabani staff.
 Prepared theCash flow, controlled theProjects Budget, and prepared documents forproject biddingalongwith technical and functional specifications.
 Filed Claims against theClient and InsuranceCompanies.
 Liaised with Department Managers to resolvesignificant issues and difficulties and recommend correctiveactions to bepursued.
 Ensured that theprojects progressed within budget, scheduleand cash flow targets.
 Started and managed a (CAD) Section for thecompany.
Projects Handled:
 Infrastructureand Support Facilities at KingKhaled International Airport – Riyadh (USD 60 Million)
 Modifications to South Terminal @ KingAbed Alaziz International Airport – Jeddah (USD 11 Million)
 Casino Du Liban PhaseI and II (Lebanon) (USD 50 Million)
 Saudi French Bank Head Quarter – Jeddah (USD 20 Million)
 Others.
 Saad Construction Establishment, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 1985- January1992
Planning and ControlManager(Sep’91 –Jan’92): Develop and managetheexpertiseand capacityrequired to meet theneedsof the Saadin theplanning and
control of projects.
 Initiated PlanningDepartment and managed theimplementation of Saad’s Methodology and Systems for planningand control.
 Imparted trainings to staff on theuseof Saad planning and control techniques and systems.
 Prepared execution plans, schedules, cash flow, reports, controlled theProjectsBudget and madedecisions regardingtheProject FinancingPolicy.
 Liaised with Department Managers to resolvesignificant issues and difficulties and recommended correctiveactions tobepursued.
Project Manager/ Deputy Project Manager (Dec’87 –Sep’91): Ensure thefunctioningof the Project Organization, Reporting, Procurement, Engineering,
Construction and Planning. Administering the Contract, Subcontractors and project Accounting.
 Managed end-to-end project activities encompassing planning, design, estimation, scope definition, finalisation of techno-commercial aspects and
implementingquality standards; interfacingwith designers and supervisingon-siteconstruction activities for drivingtimely project completion.
 Worked on Biddingand tenderingfor SatelliteProjects. (8 and 22 Million SR, and other small projects)
• Overcoming complex business
challenges and making high-stakes
decisions using experience-backed
judgment, strong work ethics and
irreproachable integrity.
Effective and
accountable in high-
profile executive
roles
• Provide “no surprises” decision
support by implementing and
enforcing financial
accountabilities, controls,
processes, and syste.
Conceive and
execute financial
strategies-drive
corporate growth,
profitability, and
value

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Technical Coordinator (Tendering, Engineering, Procurement and IT)(Mar’87 –Dec’87):Organized and coordinated activities related to tendering,
engineeringandprocurement; monitor ed and follow ed up the progress of the activities to ensure efficient and timely completion.
 Coordinated thework within thedepartment. Assisted in developingtheDepartment Activities. Prepared and applied DatabaseSystem for bidding.
 Coordinated there-structuring, organizingand QMSpreparation for thecompany with an Industrial DevelopingConsultant.
 Performed contacts with other departments to solve differences.
 Prepared Estimates, Cash flow, Schedules, Execution Plans, Material Lists and reported to the upper Management theDepartment Activities.
Field Construction Engineer (Feb’86 - Mar’87):Determineproper preparation of materials and equipmentson site prior to work commencement and
supervisemanpowerduringexecution of workto ensure compliancetoestablished working procedures, specifications and safety requirements.
 Supervised theexecution of construction works, managed the central batchingplant, sitelaboratory and solved construction and design problems.
 Reviewed theproject progress, carried out contacts with vendors, worked on developingand applying acost control system.
ResidentEngineer(Oct’85 -Feb’86): Reviewed and coordinated the preparation and execution of worksrelated to precast concretefrom precast y ard to
actual erection on site.
 Coordinatethework with the Precast Concretesubcontractor and controlled thequality of theprecast elements at thefactory.
 Followed up the production, erection progress and solved technical problems.
Key Projects Handled:
 Army Aviation Centre@ Al Batin (USD 59 Million/1500 Employees)
 Administration and Residential Military Camp at Sulayel (USD 50 Million)
 KingFahad Library Project and Park (USD 23 Million)
 Officers HousingProject in El-Kharj (USD 24 Million)
 S C H O L A S T I C P O R T F O L I O
Masterof Science - Civil EngineeringfromLouisianaTech University - Ruston, Louisiana (USA) February 1985
Bachelor of Science -CivilEngineeringfrom LouisianaTech University - Ruston, Louisiana (USA) February1984
Technical Capability :
Hands-on experience in effectively employingMSOfficeutilities (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Primavera, Expedition, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD,
Intergraph (Micro-Station) and Internet Applications and utilizingthesameto integratemultiplebusiness objects and accurately document, estimate, and
report issues & changes that occur duringproject/task execution
Dateof Birth: February 27th, 1962
Nationality: Canadian
Languages Known: English and Arabic