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Odai Ali Asfa

Odai Ali Asfa

Fit-Out Project Manager
Toronto , Canada

Summary

- 13 years’ experience in management, project management, facility management , fit out, joinery, refurbishment and interior design.
- Oversee all aspects of project management with full responsibility for completing construction on time while maintain quality and safety standards.
- Managing multidisciplinary and multinational companies, staff & manpower.
- Creating estimates, budgets, planning, building plans and blueprints.
- Strong understanding of safety and building codes, regulations and inspection compliance.
- Negotiate with subcontractors and/or suppliers to perform specialized work and collaborate with multiple groups to maintain tight schedules.
- Having an awareness of green materials and sustainable technologies within retail design and ensure that the designs and building work comply with building and health and safety regulations.

- Successfully led end-to-end delivery of luxurious mega project, healthcare projects, multiple residential and commercial projects, managing stakeholder relationships and mobilizing different experts to bring valuable solutions.

- Successfully delivered projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications, and in-compliance with all requirements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Neutral Contracting Group
TORONTO, Ontario
08.2023 - Current

Project Management:
• Lead and mentor the Project Management team in collaboration
with Developers, Construction Managers, Contractors, Architects,
and Engineers, overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct critical customer and subcontract project negotiations
with support from internal teams.
• Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders, delivering weekly
project progress reports and embracing feedback for continuous
improvement.
• Monitor, establish, and adhere to project schedules and budgets,
achieving key milestones.
• Efficiently manage change orders to minimize impact on project
schedule and cost.
• Drive compliance with plans and schedules, resolve issues, and
proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor implementation and enforcement of safety, quality, and
performance programs
• Ensure adherence to client policies and project procedures by
project personnel.

Construction:
• Develop and document installation procedures to continually improve on-site productivity and workmanship
quality.
• Set productivity cost benchmarks for installation crews.
• Assign and contract appropriate installation forces to meet project requirements.
• Manage the bidding process for subcontracted portions of the statement of work.
• Conduct regular site visits, overseeing various site teams and monitoring project progress.
• Oversee contracts and manage trade and vendor relationships.
• Support Site Managers/Supervisors as needed.
• Research and introduce technologies and equipment to enhance installation process efficiency.
• Establish and enforce site safety procedures and guidelines, promoting a 'Safety First' culture.
• Support the Project Management team with on-site discrepancies or investigations and assist in the
preparation of change orders.
Leadership:
• Foster high performance and a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with company leadership in developing the corporate strategic plan.
• Ensure teams meet financial and performance commitments.
• Build high-performing teams of PMs and Site Managers/Supervisors.

Projects Manager

Highness Engineering & Consultant
Doha
2021 - 2023

Design Management:
• Participate in various interior design projects, understood client requirements through discussions, developed initial designs and worked on iterations.
• Develop shop drawings & composite drawings production, detailed joinery work especially for luxurious hotels such as decorative customized walls paneling with special engravings, subtractions, marquetry or other special combined materials effects.
• Create final design that was aesthetically appealing and in line with client expectations, carry out space planning and ensure optimum utilization of spaces.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as project architects, consultants, contractors and utilities providers to plan and integrate interior design activities into the overall project works.
• Manage, coordinate and update all interior design Drawings while maintaining up-to-date changes in-line with the end-users’ requirements.
• Resolve any design issues that might occur and coordination issues on site to get the best results required.

Project Management:
• Engage and facilitate highly-skilled project participants, including civil, MEP, as well as structural and landscaping architects for the completion of project on time.
• Prepare a rough material and cost estimation. Discuss the plans with Clients / Consultants and incorporating their suggestions if any before finalizing the designs
• Prepare final plans, using computer applications and create a timeline for the various work stages, finalize material requirements and estimate project costs
• Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements. Monitor all site activities and provide technical / design support. Ensure that the work is carried out as per the specified plans and is within the time and budget specified
• Coordinate the different stages of work with other engineers from MEP stage until the handover of the floor to ensure that no conflicts are remaining unsolved during such a fast-track project.
• Solving conflicts directly on site between the design team and construction issues to lead the work to the required quality of finishing with the fastest time.
• Coordinating with all subcontractors in all stages to avoid any clashes in between while the work stages are overlapped.
• In charge of inspecting the work quality at each stage to approve the progress to the next one.
• Making sure the construction is going as per the design requirements with the best final result possible without sacrificing the very high finishing quality required.
Selected Projects:

  • THE NED HOTEL, Corniche, Doha, Qatar

    Project Description: 1B + G + 4 F / 88 keys + 7 F&B outlets +9 FOH Outlet + BOH. BUA 19, 292 SQM

• Winter Wonder Land Lusail, Doha, Qatar, (Al maha island)


Project Description: Artificial entertainment island consists of beach club and other 11 international restaurants with al large amusement park operated by the famous IMG like the one in London UK.

  • The View Hospital Doha, Qatar,


Project Description: The View Hospital is a model of modern healthcare that focuses on high-quality Critical Care and Family Medicine, this 244 - bed luxurious hospital is set to offer comprehensive world-class healthcare services.

Hilton doubletree muscat, Oman

Project Description: luxuries Hotel consist of 2 Basement + Ground floor + 7 Floors / 210 keys + 4 F&B outlets + 4 FOH Outlet + BOH. BUA 40, 292 SQM

Sr. Project coordinator , LUSAIL PALACES

Highness Engineering & Consultant
Doha
2019 - 2021
  • Project Management:
    • Engage and facilitate highly-skilled project participants, including civil, MEP, as well as structural and landscaping architects for the completion of project on time.
    • Prepare a rough material and cost estimation. Discuss the plans with Clients / Consultants and incorporating their suggestions if any before finalizing the designs
    • Prepare final plans, using computer applications and create a timeline for the various work stages, finalize material requirements and estimate project costs
    • Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements. Monitor all site activities and provide technical / design support. Ensure that the work is carried out as per the specified plans and is within the time and budget specified
    • Coordinate the different stages of work with other engineers from MEP stage until the handover of the floor to ensure that no conflicts are remaining unsolved during such a fast-track project.
    • Solving conflicts directly on site between the design team and construction issues to lead the work to the required quality of finishing with the fastest time.
    • Coordinating with all subcontractors in all stages to avoid any clashes in between while the work stages are overlapped.
    • In charge of inspecting the work quality at each stage to approve the progress to the next one.
    • Making sure the construction is going as per the design requirements with the best final result possible without sacrificing the very high finishing quality required.

    Site Supervision:
    • Solve conflicts directly on site between the design team and construction issues to lead the work to the required quality of finishing with the fastest time.
    • Provide technical consultancy directly on site for all construction issues to be able to get to the required quality from the client.
    • Supervise site to ensure general compliance of the works with shop drawings, specification and contract requirements and when necessary addressed deficiencies associated with the project.
    • Render technical advice and adjustments during execution between MEP and civil works to make sure the correct execution of all works.
    • Supervise site and coordinate between different subcontractors and construction manager to make sure they are following the design requirement.
    • Ensure that quantities and quality are accurate and conduct day to day site inspections of the construction to ensure that execution of the work is done according to the specifications.
    • Managing fit out, Joinery & FF&E Packages.
    • Review & Approval of material & shop drawings.
    • Monitoring engineering submittals & site Progress to achieve project delivery dates.

Selected Projects:

  • Lusail VVIP place Doha, Qatar, (project budget =2 billion USD)
  • Luxurious VVIP project for the royal family consist of 4 Palaces + 6 Arrivals Gates & Tunnels
  • 8 check points + Mosque + BBQ Bldg
  • Entertainment Bldg
  • Sport Pavilion Bldg
  • Guesthouse Villas
  • BUA 94,700 SQM, Doha , Qatar
  • Renovation & Fit-out & FF&E

Fit-Out Packages Manager

UCC
Ithaafushi , Maldives
2017 - 2019

5 starts luxuries resorts operated by the most and highest franchise of Hilton (Waldorf Astoria) which consists of 122 in between beach, garden and over water villas with luxuries 8-bedroom VVIP villa on separate small island, 11 F&B outlets + 35 FOH outlet + 18 BOH & staff accommodations Bldgs., BUA 37,460 sq .m.

Operation Manager

Future Sky Interior and Decoration L.L.C
Dubai
2014 - 2017
  • Managing and collaborating with client, consultant, and contractor teams to achieve project deliverable
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate site activities to meet project deadlines and installation is done as per project specification
  • Attends main contractor and sub-contractor meetings and ensure that their feedback and requirements are communicated to management
  • To effectively and accurately communicate project specification to assigned sub-contractors to avoid any deviation to specification
  • Track records and generate various reports including daily man allocation, daily and weekly progress report, variation report, site status report, installation report, material receipt report, internal inspection report, and job completion report to continuously monitor project status
  • Manage tools and fixtures in the site for optimal usage and execution
  • To strictly adhere to all procedures and comply with safety, other procedure and policy of the company
  • Coordination in inspections from different authorities during and after work in progress
  • Complete information about rules and regulations related to different Authorities
  • Site management and preparing overtime schedules and arranging deliveries on time
  • Raising weekly and monthly financial and progress reports to the board of directors
  • Conducting weekly site inspections to ensure quality, time frame and cost control of all ongoing projects
  • Administering and coordinating project closeout documentation including lessons learned workshops.

Selected projects:

  • Dubai Customs
  • Renovation Head of Dept
  • Offices – Private Meeting
  • Al Wasl Privet villa Dubai-UAE
  • Renovation & Fit-out & FF&E
  • Burj Al- Arab Dubai-UAE
  • Interior renovation for the Luxury Suites
  • DU costumer service branch in Dragon mall 2
  • Interior Fit Out & FF&E for New branch
  • Role: Operation manager
  • Zaroob restaurant Dubai-UAE
  • Interior Fit Out & FF&E for New branch
  • Jumeirah Private 2 Villas Dubai-UAE
  • Renovation & Fit-out & FF&E
  • Mohammed Bin Rashid City Dubai-UAE
  • Interior fit out for the VIP villas.

project coordinator/Construction Manager

Headquarter Interior Design, Fit
Villas Sharjah, Dubai
2012 - 2014
  • Preparation of 3D models and design drawings based on design information, site data and client requirements
  • Work closely with the D&C Team to produce drawings in all phases of project delivery
  • Prepare preliminary site plans, design layouts and concept drawing for consultants and vendors use and reference on each start of the project
  • Prepare equipment plan and list, interior elevations, and millwork drawings
  • Liaise with consultants, City officials, and vendors
  • Manage the projects at Tender and Contract Administration phases
  • Coordinate and review shop drawings and submittals, prepare site instructions, responds to RFI’s, administer change orders, and perform field reviews
  • Assist project manager in verifying details on millwork drawings
  • Preparation of B.O.Q
  • And Quotations
  • Execution of works at site as per approved drawings by clients/Authorities
  • Managing and supervising of skilled and unskilled labors at site
  • Coordination with subcontractors and suppliers till completion of works at sites
  • Coordination in inspections from different authorities during and after work in progress
  • Complete information about rules and regulations related to different Authorities
  • Site management and preparing overtime schedules and arranging deliveries on time

Project Coordinator. Interior Designer / Site engineer

Mix Design
Amman
2011 - 2012
  • Preparation of shop drawings in 2D/3D Format
  • Preparation of Presentations in Adobe Photoshop and 3Dmax
  • Accompanying clients for site visits and physical measurements
  • (Whenever required)
  • Preparation of B.O.Q
  • And Quotations
  • In charge with Design Department to maintain tight schedules
  • Site Supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts In Interior Design

Al Yarmouk University
Jordan
09.2007 - 06.2011

PMP - Project Management Prfessional

PMI
2021 - 2021

G.A.Q.M - Global Association For Quality Management

Certified Lead Auditor / ISO 9001:2015 -
10.2021 - 11.2021

Skills

  • Ability to manage team and supervision
  • Facilities Management
  • Manage Deadlines and Handle pressure
  • Project Management
  • Fit‐Out consultancy
  • Task Prioritization & Scheduling
  • Renovation/Construction Management
  • Design Specification
  • Site Supervision
  • Client Requirement Assessment
  • Quality Management
  • High-end Interior Finishes
  • Material Procurement
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Project Manager

Neutral Contracting Group
08.2023 - Current

G.A.Q.M - Global Association For Quality Management

Certified Lead Auditor / ISO 9001:2015 -
10.2021 - 11.2021

PMP - Project Management Prfessional

PMI
2021 - 2021

Projects Manager

Highness Engineering & Consultant
2021 - 2023

Sr. Project coordinator , LUSAIL PALACES

Highness Engineering & Consultant
2019 - 2021

Fit-Out Packages Manager

UCC
2017 - 2019

Operation Manager

Future Sky Interior and Decoration L.L.C
2014 - 2017

project coordinator/Construction Manager

Headquarter Interior Design, Fit
2012 - 2014

Project Coordinator. Interior Designer / Site engineer

Mix Design
2011 - 2012

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts In Interior Design

Al Yarmouk University
09.2007 - 06.2011
Odai Ali AsfaFit-Out Project Manager