Anwar Awwad

Long experienced MEP and Facilities Manager

A long experienced senior manager in construction, maintenance & Facilities fields, with proven track of achievements and full awareness of The GCC &UAE markets, with managerial and leading skills as well as full awareness of legal and contractual issues being an Arbitrator

Over than 38 years of continuous challenges and learning , who believes in team work and that there is no limit to sky is willing to be an added value to your firm
Snapshot: Qualified senior management professional with nearly 27 years of experience in managing budgets, project
and organization governance; demonstrated expertise in managing budget and program / project financials and
implementing quality management processes
LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS & HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic Planning
Collaborate with the senior management in defining strategies to match with organizational
business objectives; conduct root cause analysis on potential business impact related to
change; implement various service improvement plans/ budgetary controls for enhancing
existing business processes as well as maintaining consistent cash flow and meeting financial
expectations from assigned projects
Program Governance
Proficient in managing multiple projects through task, milestone, and objective tracking along
with metric reporting; collaborate with business partners to create clear program goals and
potential program improvements. Communicate goals internally to acquaint staff of
expectations and consequences; assist in establishing Service Level Agreements and metrics
dashboard including quality measurements. Review internal and external Service Level
Agreements to identify areas of improvement
Client Engagement
Highly organized and client-focused, having outstanding skills in interacting with clients,
understanding their requirements and accordingly devising customized solutions, thereby
maintaining complete client satisfaction and creating repeat business opportunities
Liaison &
Coordination
Known for effectively coordinating and collaborating with ‘C’ level executives, senior
management, customers, business partners, stakeholders and project teams; Successfully
bridge the communication gap among business and technology groups
Team Building &
Leadership
Visionary & decisive leader, noted for sound, practical management style and excellent
organization, communication, presentation & interpersonal skills; Proven ability to lead and
motivate large cross-functional and multi-cultural teams to maximize productivity, ensuring
technical solutions meet business requirements
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Rated high for qualitative delivery of several projects in Dubai & Abu Dhabi including risky ones or with unsupportive
clients
 Acknowledged for saving millions of UA Dirhams for the client /developer in NAKHEEL- Shoreline Apartments Project
 Appreciated from Client-ALOR, as in MWC Camps 3, 4, 5& 6 projects, for leading the company in earning highest
profits in its history with significant turnover of cash flow within a short period
 Bagged FM SCA with NMC Hospital one day surgery in MBZ City at Census International, Abu Dhabi, UAE and SCA for
the Capital Mall
 Set up of a new MEP Division for RIC and awarded projects with more than 30M in first year
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ACROSS CAREER SPAN
Strategic Planning
 Define/ implement strategies as well as service management control for enhancing client satisfaction by rendering
qualitative service delivery
 Set up strategies for ensuring seamless implementation of projects related to erection, testing, commissioning and operation
Process Improvement
 Liaise with the architect in implementing process changes across assigned projects
 Follow up with internal & external stake holders, contractors, suppliers and the project team for seamless implementation of projects
 Optimize resource utilization in managing pre & post project activities
 Set up innovative communication channels to ensure effective briefing on project deliverables to various stakeholders
Operational Activities
 Manage various operational activities for accomplishing project growth and revenue objectives
 Involved in processing & ensuring compliance to contract drawings/ specifications based on project as well as operational requirements
 Ensure seamless operation across various processes like Supply Chain Management & Vendor Development, Product development, Quality Management Systems
 Follow up with various support teams in ensuring compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA parameters across assigned projects
 Resolve contractual/ legal matters for maintaining seamless implementation of assigned projects
 Interact with suppliers & subcontractors to align deliverables to project SLA parameters
 Conduct risk reviews, manage HAZOP and procedure development
 Involved in planning/ monitoring of procurement process including RFI and RFQ packages
 Coordinate activities related to checking, testing QC (quality control) and evaluate QA (quality assurance) report
Project Coordination
 Collaborate with various support teams in effectively implementing project monitoring system
 Maintain project insurance requirements and secure coverage based on contractual obligations
 Interact with functional heads in setting up Safety and QA/QC project plans
 Prepare & ensure compliance to project budgets
Client Interaction
 Liaise with clients for issuing acceptance certificate and release of performance bonds etc
 Interact with clients, partners and local authorities based on project as well as operational requirements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dhabi Contracting LLC. MEP Project Manager : April 2017 till Sep 2018
Key Accomplishments:  Project Manager for the largest Project in the Company DC 663 Villas/37 Substations and 9 Mosques in addition to the courtyard external works and utilities Phase 4 Ruwais Housing Complex for ADNOC  Having ADNOC approval and handled two planned project managers for this project alone  Successfully deliver the project to hand over and de-snagging stage in 14 months after the project was in slow progress, so as in two and half years before my joining the certified amount for progress of works was only 1.5 Million Dirhams and in my presence and management, I got 500 Million Dirhams certified for a total MEP works value of 650 Millions of Dirhams
Royal International Construction-RIC : MEP Division Manager : Nov 2014 till March 2017
Key Accomplishments:  Played key role in setting up and managing the MEP Division to cater to maintenance activities for FM and Operations  Negotiated/ ensured compliance to contractual parameters by MEP building services pertaining to industrial & civil works  Successfully obtained approval for managing operations related to awarded & in hand projects from ADDC, CMW & AECOM  For changing the top management and for the new managements' plans MEP as well as Fit Out Divisions closed
Census International, Abu Dhabi - UAE : Facilities Manager : Jan 2013 – Nov 2014
Key Accomplishments:
 Acknowledged for efficiently managing operation and maintenance of Capital Mall in Musaffah, BMC as well as
adjacent Prestige Towers
Emirates EMI, Dubai - UAE : Area Manager : Jul 2004 – Oct 2012
Key Accomplishments:
 Represented the company management in managing operations & projects across private as well as public sector
organizations
 Successfully managed procurement, engineering, HR & Financial issues in the area
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Organization Designation Duration
Saudi Art & Technology, Jeddah - KSA Projects Manager Apr 1998 – Mar 2004
Juma Al Majid Est., Dubai – UAE HVAC Engineer Jul 1994 – Dec 1997
Stream Trading Co., Amman - Jordan Mechanical Engineer (03 Years)
Belbissi & Dabbas for Engineering, Jordan Mechanical Engineer (01 Year)
Al Yakhda Trd.& EM Contg Co., Kuwait Mechanical Engineer Trainee (03 Month)
PROJECTS

Last Resume Update May 18, 2019
Address Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
E-mail [email protected]
Phone Number +971502243673

Education

Jordan University of Science & Technology
B Sc. (Mechanical Engineering)
Oct 1984 - Dec 1989

B Sc. (Mechanical Engineering),
Major: Thermal Power & Engines
University:
Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid

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