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Muneer A Akl

Muneer A Akl

Sr. PCS Manager
Cairo,Cairo

Summary

Project management professional with solid background in leading project control strategies to successful completion. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving consistent results even in dynamic environments. Skilled in risk assessment and cost management, and highly adaptable to changing project needs. Expert in Delay Analysis. He has hands on experience in delay construction claims, in addion to extensive experience in mega projects PMO and PM manual / procedure preparation, Power BI dashboards, forensic analysis, disruption analysis, cost estimating, cost control, risk management and contract administration. He delivered mega hospitality high-rise 5-Star projects. He also delivered 13 sport Venues while he was the PCS Manager for Qatar Olympic Committee. As well as infrastructure developments for road, railway, airports and metro. He also managed pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, industrial and commercial mega complexes.


Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner & Business Development Manager

PCMA LLC Consultancy USA
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Successfully established and introduced the company and prepare proposals to the American Market. Consulting Firm for dams, roads and bridges planning services.
  • Developed strategic business plans to enhance service offerings and client engagement.
  • Established partnerships with industry stakeholders to expand market reach and service capabilities.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
  • Established partnerships with key stakeholders to expand service reach.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Facilitated client meetings to assess needs and propose tailored solutions.

Sr. Planning Manager

Dewan Architects + Engineers – Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • EOT claims from contractor due to several Design, Engineering, and delay reply to RFIs. Participate in assess milestone and Tenant Access milestones’ achievement.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Develop detailed project timelines and monitor progress against established milestones.

Planning Manager

Fujita Corporation
2018 - 2019
  • Qatar Integrated Railway Project - Doha Metro
  • Monitoring the Rolling Stock, Depots and Track work. Progress reporting for 20 buildings and infrastructure networks (dry utilities’ networks (Medium Volt – Direct Current - LVR - LV). As well, as the networks for wet utilities (Chilled Water - Fire Fighting - Sewerage and Waste Water - Domestic Water - Storm Water).
  • It also includes (Cable Trough and Trench - Gutters & Ditches - Slope Protection - Soak-away - Landscaping - Street lighting - Road works).
  • Prepare disruption claim’s As-built program. Successfully resource loading for MEP material to the Master Program at procurement stage as per MEP specialist Contractor (ANEL) baseline, for controlling of procurement.
  • Optimized planning processes through the adoption of advanced project management tools and software systems.
  • Evaluated project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Projects Control Manager

QPM – Qatar Project Management, Qatar
2017 - 2018
  • Developed and implemented project control systems to enhance project performance and resource allocation.
  • Initiate time management system, risk management, document management, project control of Lusail Iconic Twin Tower.
  • Prepare and update the Master Schedule and the executive dashboard.
  • Analyzed data trends and provided insights for informed decision-making in projects.
  • Led training initiatives for 7 staff members on best practices in project controls and risk management techniques.

Delay Analysis Consultant

Quantum Global Solutions
01.2017 - 2017
  • Delay analysis for mega project claims; Time Impact Analysis for EOT claims for Infrastructure Mega Project

Contractor : Muhibbah Engineering ME.

The project exists in southern Qatar “Construction of Roads and Infrastructure at Um Al Houl” for MANATEQ – Special Economic Zone QEZ-3. Marsa Um Al HOUL.

  • Delay claims for Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Camp, Duhail, Qatar ($1,2 B).

The scope of work comprises more than 30 buildings and the infrastructure networks as well. It includes all internal roads including parking areas, parade grounds, internal boundary wall, hard and soft landscaping works. It also comprises sewerage system, storm-water drainage system, potable water distribution system, irrigation network, firewater distribution system, chilled water reticulation, power distribution, communication and security system containment and associated low voltage network, street lighting and parking lot lighting and Tie in points to existing services

Planning Manager

Qatari Diar Real Estate, Qatar
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Prepare and monitor Procurement dashboard for infrastructure and Building projects in LUSAIL City, Doha. Also, update and revise the Master Schedule - Doha Convention Centre - Tower and Sheraton Park project in downtown Doha - Project Control Department Procedures - Cash flow - Extension of Time (EOT) claims - ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution. Luxury touristic resorts and hotels in various locations worldwide
  • Schedule delay analysis, and review of the detailed construction time schedule.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale real estate developments, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

PCS Manager

PROJACS International, Qatar
- 01.2009
  • Responsible for the Asian Games Sports Venues successful delivery on time.
  • Prepared procedures for Contract & Planning Section of Qatar Olympic Committee, and the manual of Construction Management Forms and Matrix of Communications.
  • Provided avoidance dispute resolution ADR services for (QR 180 M) Al-Reem Complex - Executive report PSR (Projects Status Report) – monitoring Logs - conduct kick-off meeting - Assessment of Extension of Time claims - cost-loading service for an Infrastructure project.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency across departments.

Principal Cost/Planning Engineer

Dreamland Real Estate Development (Bahgat Group)
  • Developed project schedules using advanced planning software to optimize resource allocation.
  • Analyzed data trends to support informed decision-making in project planning and execution.
  • Developed customized reports for stakeholders, presenting key performance indicators that informed decision making.

Principal Cost/Planning Engineer

Engineering Consultants Group, ECG
  • Monitored construction progress, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.
  • Optimized resource allocation through effective scheduling and tracking of project milestones.
  • Conducted regular project reviews, providing insights for continuous improvement in planning processes.
  • Streamlined processes for improved resource allocation and reduced project delays through detailed scheduling techniques.

Site Engineer

Badreddine Petroleum Company (Shell), Egypt
  • Badr-3 Oil/Gas Plant in the western desert – Owner Rep. for a $3 Billion Project.
  • He was in charge of supervision of the soil investigation program and supervision of the construction of
    substation (240-m2 Area of prefab. Building).
  • Monitored the associated survey works.
  • Achieved quality & QA procedures on all earth works, concrete works, including admixtures, asphalt
    pavement works.
  • Construction of 12 structural steel buildings (warehouse 42x42 m.) car workshop, mechanical workshop
    instrumentation and electrical maintenance workshop.
  • Installation of anti-explosion control room building - Erection of fighting system - Delivery & erection of
    5-stars’ kitchen equipment drainage system network construction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineer

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt.
08.1990

Skills

  • Delay Analysis
  • Primavera Project Management software
  • Cost Estimating
  • FIDIC Contracts, NEC and international Contract Conditions
  • Procurement Planning Techniques
  • Computer literate (Power BI, MS SQL, MS Visual Studio, MS Office)
  • Risk in Construction industry -FIDIC – NEC3 – Tender – Award – Financial Evaluation – Change Management – Dashboard – Cash-flow
  • Earned value management
  • Schedule management
  • Procurement management
  • Forecasting skills
  • Project reporting

Languages

English - Arabic

Timeline

Owner & Business Development Manager

PCMA LLC Consultancy USA
07.2020 - 07.2023

Sr. Planning Manager

Dewan Architects + Engineers – Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 08.2019

Delay Analysis Consultant

Quantum Global Solutions
01.2017 - 2017

Planning Manager

Qatari Diar Real Estate, Qatar
01.2009 - 01.2016

Planning Manager

Fujita Corporation
2018 - 2019

Projects Control Manager

QPM – Qatar Project Management, Qatar
2017 - 2018

PCS Manager

PROJACS International, Qatar
- 01.2009

Principal Cost/Planning Engineer

Dreamland Real Estate Development (Bahgat Group)

Principal Cost/Planning Engineer

Engineering Consultants Group, ECG

Site Engineer

Badreddine Petroleum Company (Shell), Egypt

Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineer

Ain Shams University

Achievements & Awards

  • Prepare Design Time Schedule for AUC New Campus (Cairo).
  • Instructor for Primavera Contract management.
  • Arabic Translation of the FIDIC Short Form of Contract; Bidding and Award Procedures.
  • AUC PRMG courses with Distinction Project Planning, Financial Index and Control Techniques (Line of Balance Approach) for repetitive constructive activities.
Muneer A AklSr. PCS Manager