Dia Ghanem
London,ON
Summary
Highly skilled Project Manager, with 20+ years of progressive experience spearheading large-scale project management, quality assurance, civil engineering, and construction management activities. This includes the leadership of multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects across global locations. Delivered complex Design and Build projects ahead of schedule, under budget and to exacting specifications, including major infrastructure, utilities, and transportation projects. Recognized for my visionary approach to project management, I have applied my strong leadership skills to develop top-performing, intercultural project teams who consistently exceed expectations. I am now looking to apply my significant technical expertise, strong project management skills and customer-centric approach to secure a new and challenging Project Management-level role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Michels Canada
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the construction of ~3165m of 1200mm sanitary trunk sewer and the rehabilitation of ~260m of the existing tunnel
- Additionally, ~3010m of 1200mm diameter sanitary trunk sewer and associated works will be installed trenchlessly, including 18 shafts at 25-30 m deep and open cut works
- Led cross-functional teams and coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure project success
- Managed project risks, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing risk mitigation strategies in accordance with FIDIC requirements
- Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards and contractual obligations.
Project Manager
Bothar Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Project Manager for design & build of 6 km of stormwater tunnel with 3.6m diameter as part of flood relive for Milbroune community at NW of Edmonton along with 9 shafts
- Establish Baseline schedule with manpower histogram beside tracking the project cost and aligned with project budget
- Complete project deliverables such as Project Construction plan, Tunneling construction plan and Shaft construction plan
- Interface with utilities providers to complete relocation of their facility to accommodate shaft and tunneling construction
- Supervise and approved subcontractor's invoices
- Collaborated with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure compliance with contracts
- Conducted contract administration and provided guidance on contract terms and conditions.
Project Manager / Deputy Project Director
Sacyr-Medgulf
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Project Manager for design & build of 12 km trunk sewer along al Wakir road with 2.4 and 3m diameter Tunnels at 40m deep build by Slurry HK AVN 2000, 2400 MT machines to serve around 9726 residential plots, 1600 commercial plots, 4 schools, 3 reserved government plots, 21 mosques, 13 parks and 226 open space / green areas
- Represented my company in the JV team I was able to build a team from two different companies adopting both companies' police, process, and procedure to achieve the goals of the JV partner
- Build developed and approved a strong claim where unforeseen conditions such as environmental permits, GBR reports created a challenging situation in selecting the most effective dewatering system alone with most compatible MT machines
- Negotiate and select the most competitive vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors whom they are technically and commercially complying with requirement of the project such as the dewatering subcontractor with anticipated dewatering rate 1200 l/min
- Project was completed ahead of time with more than 6 MT machines deployed to achieve tight milestone 60 days ahead target date with 10% increase in total project revenue.
Project Manager (Contract)
JEC-Leighton JV
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Project Manager for dry and wet utilities for the New Orbital Highway were 32 Kms of HW constructed to connect Maseid City to Doha city as part of Doha expressway program aiming to reduce the traffic jam caused by track accessing the New Doha Port, Major infrastructure improvements implemented along the route of the project including 22 km of storm water drainage network partially built by HK AVN 2400 MT machines under existing Qatar Petroleum pipeline which was completed without affecting the vital operation of Qatar petroleum, 110 Km of TSE lines mainly constructed with GRP , HDPE and DI pipes along with associated chambers
- Delivered all the temporary and permeant diversion for existing utilities to facilitate the construction of the main road structures such as bears, bridges abutments, MSE walls, road embankment and Asphalt works
- Direct or indirect community relations, management of multiple specialized and non-specialized subcontracts, design changes
- Liaison with the Client and Client's representative through formal and informal meetings and/or correspondence
- Periodical progress and quantity reporting, schedule analysis and resource assessments.
Project Engineer
Aecon Dragados JV
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Project Engineer for construction of Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project along Eglinton Ave West, the project consists of the Eastern Tunnel Contract where there is a total of nine stations with accompanying facilities including associated crossover structures
- Two EPB TBMs and precast concrete segment linings used to construct approximately 3.1 km of twin bored 5.75 m internal diameter (ID) tunnels, LRT system will carry many more passengers and be up to 60 percent faster than the existing bus service on Eglinton Avenue
- Construction and safety oversight for surface and tunnel works, including hydro, gas, sewer, water main pertaining to the contract scope
- Plan and execute utilities diversions obstructing the station headwall along Eglinton, Used and adopt different methodology to build the headwall such as jet grout which minimized the utilities relocation impacted headwalls construction where it completed a head of time
- Supervise the construction launching shafts, extraction shaft and EEBs building at 25 m to 35 m deep
- Supervised installation and decommissioning of dewatering systems (educator systems, well points and deep wells) based on Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR)
- Supervise and manage surveyors, technicians, drillers, and traffic control crew
- Responsible for all site preparation and mobilization
- Construction activity included tunneling and cross passage work, and removal and storage upon completion of the work.
Tunnel Construction Engineer
WSP
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Tunnel construction engineer for Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project along Eglinton Ave West, the project consists of the Western Tunnel Contract where there is a total of nine stations with accompanying facilities including associated crossover structures
- Two EPB TBMs and precast concrete segment linings will be used to construct approximately 6.5 km of twin bored 5.75 m internal diameter (ID) tunnels
- Construction and safety oversight for surface and tunnel works, including hydro, gas, sewer, watermain, roads, and police agencies pertaining to the contract scope
- Responsible for all site preparation and contractor mobilization
- Construction activity included tunneling and cross passage work, and removal and storage upon completion of the work
- Reviewed at the request of the Project Construction Manager, all submittals related to construction and safety (i.e., work method statement and hazard analysis, etc.) and provided comments
- Development of the utility relocation plans to accommodate construction activities of future subway projects.
Tunnel Engineer
Aecon Group
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Applied tunneling engineering and construction principles, practices, and techniques, plus appropriate tunneling codes, standards, specifications and regulations
- Oversaw construction administration/QC including monitoring projects compliance with the technical and administrative requirements of projects documents, standards, and specifications
- Provided input to Assistant Superintendent on contract claims, delays, Change Orders, Extension of Time requests
- Responsible for safety, inspection, and quality control for production of the 2.8 km twin subway tunnels and the in-soft ground, on a shift-by-shift basis
- Provided input to Assistant Superintendent on contracts schedule updates related to actual work progress related to contractual timeliness requirements and contract constraints
- Involved in technical Submittals, Planning & scheduling upcoming projects during RFP process such as Ottawa Light Rail Transit consortium that include (Aecon, Vinci and bombardier transportation) project contain construction of 12 km of light rail transit, 3 Km with 12 m diameter Tunnel, 13 stations and MSF.
Project Manager
Petroserv Limited
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Project Manager for Doha & Rayyan Sewerage area Project included construction of 23 Km of surface water drainage from 200 mm to 2400 mm, Reinforced Concrete, Clay & GRP pipes, 1.8 Km done by Micro-tunnel (2.4 m diameter) with TBM at of 25 m deep shafts, attenuation tank, access shafts, manholes & gullies as part of flood mitigation framework project which was completed ahead of the rainy season before the project completion date
- Conducted contract document reviews to identify quality and constructability opportunities for enhancement, using certain type and diameter of jacking pipe where cost reduced, and revenue increased
- Participated in monthly pay application review/approval process for assigned projects
- Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction Problems
- Oversaw all on-site project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within Budget, and in accordance with engineering design.
Utility Engineer
Konstruktor Engineering
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Wet Utility Engineer in charge for construction 12 km of stormwater line with various diameter between 1200mm to 2000mm diameter constructed using micro tunneling machine HK AVN 2000 MT machines which is part of Doha expresses way Package 3 along with 18 Km of TSE network manly built by HDPE pipes with 800-1200mm pipe size, successfully plan and approved an acceleration timeframe to mitigate the delay occurred at the start of the project due to client land expropriation
- Tracked and maintained production schedule and lead project team through all phases of work.
Project Engineer
AL-Waha C & T Co
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Project Engineer for Doha south Sewerage catchment The Projects consists of approximately 35 km of sewers ranging from 200mm to 500mm diameter in trench, both Verified Clay & GRP pipes had been used in the project, approximately 3 km of pipes between 400mm to 2000mm diameter constructed by using micro tunneling machine HK AVN 800, 1200 and 2000 MT machines
- Interfaced and communicated with client regarding project status and coordinated as required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement, and/or engineering
- Scheduled the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
- Reviewed, recommended, and approved all construction change requests, on-site change orders and payment requests.
Site Engineer
Lotus Contracting Co.
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Site Engineer for the construction of New Sewerage Network at Doha west Area with approximately 10600 m of gravity sewers of size 200mm-1200mm
- Major part of the gravity sewer network connects to an Existing Trunk Sewer
- Another part of the gravity sewer network connects to several existing Sewer lines
- Sewer with about 264 associated manholes
- Took corrective action as needed during projects and/or consulted with construction project manager to resolve issues arising during project
- Schedule for the project using MS-Project software, Refined project to comply with scope and schedule
- Prepared RFI for all the activities, daily diary, progress reports beside supervision of site activities and quality control for the work.
Site Engineer
United Enterprises Co.
07.2000 - 08.2002
- Site Engineer for constructed and rehabilitation existing roads for refugee camp north of Jordan which included building new potable water network along with sewer system associated with lifting pump station severing 50 K residences.
Education
B.A. in civil engineering -
Al-Isra Private University
Amman, Jordan12.2001
Skills
- Document Management
- Cost Control
- Productivity Improvement
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Vendor Sourcing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Tracking
- Logistics Management
- Schedule Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
Submitted upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Michels Canada
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Bothar Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
Project Manager / Deputy Project Director
Sacyr-Medgulf
05.2019 - 04.2020
Project Manager (Contract)
JEC-Leighton JV
10.2014 - 05.2019
Project Engineer
Aecon Dragados JV
06.2014 - 10.2014
Tunnel Construction Engineer
WSP
06.2013 - 06.2014
Tunnel Engineer
Aecon Group
05.2011 - 06.2013
Project Manager
Petroserv Limited
09.2008 - 11.2010
Utility Engineer
Konstruktor Engineering
09.2007 - 09.2008
Project Engineer
AL-Waha C & T Co
05.2004 - 08.2007
Site Engineer
Lotus Contracting Co.
08.2002 - 05.2004
Site Engineer
United Enterprises Co.
07.2000 - 08.2002
B.A. in civil engineering -
Al-Isra Private University
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