The document provides a summary of Engr. Bashir Khalil Al Bittar's professional experience as a construction manager and project director over 33 years working in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Kuwait. It lists his roles and responsibilities on various projects ranging from $25 million to $1.8 billion in value, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and healthcare facilities. Contact information is also provided to facilitate potential employment opportunities.
A results-oriented professional with over 21 years of diversified experience in areas including:
Document Administrator-Engineering & Vendor / CAD Coordinator-CAD & PDS / Commercial Analyst
Experience in managing a large team of engineers & coordination with project managers on all running projects. Supervise and manage all shop drawings of company projects & Co-ordination, monitoring and controlling all RFQ/ TQ and Vendor data review activities.
Knowledge of document control processes and systems on Major Capital Projects.
Responsible for Engineering/Vendor Documentation, Review & Approval of all NMR Documentation by coordinating with Engineering, Procurement & Vendors, Knowledge of document control processes and systems on Major Capital Projects; preparation of PRB (Project Record Books) as well as experience of CAD for preparation of IFC – Construction, RED lines, Temporary Site Facilities, 3D & As-Built Drawings for EPC Projects.
A results-oriented professional with over 21 years of diversified experience in areas including:
Document Administrator-Engineering & Vendor / CAD Coordinator-CAD & PDS / Commercial Analyst
Experience in managing a large team of engineers & coordination with project managers on all running projects. Supervise and manage all shop drawings of company projects & Co-ordination, monitoring and controlling all RFQ/ TQ and Vendor data review activities.
Knowledge of document control processes and systems on Major Capital Projects.
Responsible for Engineering/Vendor Documentation, Review & Approval of all NMR Documentation by coordinating with Engineering, Procurement & Vendors, Knowledge of document control processes and systems on Major Capital Projects; preparation of PRB (Project Record Books) as well as experience of CAD for preparation of IFC – Construction, RED lines, Temporary Site Facilities, 3D & As-Built Drawings for EPC Projects.
1. Engr. Bashir Khalil Al Bittar
7636 Abu Huriyra Road , Alhamra ,
Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
KSA mob.: +966 59 671 3466
Jordan land line :+96265850136
e - mail : bashir.albittar@saudiparsons.com
e - mail : albitar2009@gmail.com
e- mail : b.albitar@saudieng.sa ( Saudi Council of Engineers as Arbitration Board Member )
Objective A seiner managerial Engineer, blessed with strong and persuasive leadership. In excess of (33) years
of in-depth experience with positions ranging from site engineer to director in Construction with fast
track engineering construction projects. Outgoing with a strong and effective organizational skills, as a
part of team or to use own initiative to achieve objectives. Creative, versatile, enthusiastic, highly
flexible, adaptable and with attention to fine details, decision-maker and resourceful in solving
problems, negotiate with excellent written & oral communications skills & draw valid conclusions.
Effectively present information on top management through extensive experience in legal, contractual
& arbitration matters (Middle East & G.C.C.) as FIDIC, contract administration, handling contractual
correspondence with the Employee, Developers, PMO, Designers, and Consultants & Contractors,
suppliers . In addition to management and interfacing with Main & Sub Contractors, , Stakeholders &
Authorities in KUWAIT, JORDAN, UAE, KSA, more than 20 years in senior management positions
and I have full confidence in my ability to generate superior results for any reputable organization.
Experience
KSA ( 5 ) Years
Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd , Dammam, KSA ( 12 /2014 – till Now)
Deputy Project Manager
Tasks & Responsibilities Responsible for following up on instructions & commitments associated
with the project ,Plans, directs, supervises and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and
administrative functions of the project and office & site team ,Prepare initial draft of Project Execution
Plan & forward to PM for his final review & approval, Review Health & Safety Plan, Quality Control
Plan and other documents Establishes internal weekly meetings to review project status and formulate
action items. Follow up with developers requirements along with head office PMO
Project details as follows :-
The Clint is Ministry of Housing – Infrastructure Development of Dammam South Project including all
landscaping and infrastructure for area around 6 million square meters of land and represent about
6,000 apartments and 3,000 villas The community ultimately include mosques, medical facilities,
schools, police stations, parks, roads, landscaped open spaces, commercial and retail development,
and electrical substations and sewage treatment plants Value 1,083,741,882 SAR
(Khatib & Alami) Saudi Consolidated Engineering Co. Riyadh, K.S.A. ( 10/ 2010 to 12/2014)
Project Director, PM
Tasks & Responsibilities Administration of the contracts & pre-qualifying project parties including
sub-consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers, Ensure that all permits & requirements of relevant
governmental authorities are obtained and as the company’s rep. act with the Client & contractors
along with the supervision teams, to ensure conformity to the project’s specification. Negotiates and
evaluate changes to scope of work with Client and key subcontractors persons and follow-up on his
directions to ensure that Contractors confirms with their commitments, reviewing & approving
Contractor’s, adopting strict Quality Control & QA procedures and safety plan, Evaluating of V.O.s &
E.O.T, Review contractor I.P. & preparing Payment certificates Review the Contract Documents and
identify the critical items and resolve irregularities if any that might affect the progress to establish and
maintain project risk registers , Establishes internal weekly meetings to review project’s update and
formulate action pints, Oversee the establishment of execution health plan & safety, Liaise with
international partner foundations, ensuring to optimize the seamless execution till Handing Over
Project details as follows :-
Al Bustan II Housing – Residential housing compound with 836 housing units supported with complete
own utility complex & Infrastructure packages includes , utility buildings, providing water, wastewater,
district cooling/heating, and fire protection, irrigation service, split into three levels of Executive Villas,
Service Offices and Hotel/Social Commercial Center/Recreational Facilities complemented with It has
an Indoor Recreation center swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, squash and badminton
courts, gymnasium and running track and (AISR), which can accommodate approximately 1,600
students with internal road network and vast hard & soft landscape, together with employee
accommodations. Over all Project’s Cost – SR 1.8 Billion
2. Bashir AlBitar Resume 2016 (P 2 / 4
Tamkeen Tower – A multi-floor offices located north In Al-Yasmeen utilizing state of the art technology
to meet the present requirements of hi-tech style, comfort & security. Currently conceived as the first
landmark, it is constructed on a land area of (10,859 sq.m.) with a built up area of approximately
(97,925 sq.m.) which incorporates 10 passenger elevators, 1 VIP elevator, and service elevators
along with a unique two-glass panoramic elevators with observatory deck at the top of tower, Over all
Project’s Contracts 7 packages cost SR 350 M
Experience
UAE (8) Years
(DAR) Consulting Architects & Engineers, Dubai, U.A.E ( 2/2002 to 8/ 2010)
Senior Projects Manager
Tasks & Responsibilities
Reporting to Executive Director of Supervision and construction of DAR Consult; one of the largest
local consultants in the UAE, managed all aspects of post-contract administration work, site
supervision and construction management with the assistance of Project’s teams; resident engineers,
assistant RE, architects, senior MEP engineers, site engineers and others including financial
management. Managed a grade contractors working on , Work with other P.M.s & project engineers
and discipline Heads to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements
Experience
JORDAN (10)
Years
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors site staff performance
Handling contradictions, discrepancies of awarded and guiding project’s team on contractual matters
of post award, follow up with Client for obtaining services NCR ,Processing of contract close outs,
testing and commission and operation warrantee, insurance.
Project details as follows :-:
Al Nasr Sports Club; 2B+G+5 Residential Building @ OUD METHA. Consists of overall built up
area 56,000 m2, Project's cost Dhs. 150 Million
KHDA Knowledge and Human Development Authority with Headquarters on Academic City,
consists of over-all 190,69 Sq.ft. built up area. Project’s cost Dhs 69 Million
U1, U2, U3 Towers Commercial / Residential Towers on Plot No. U2 at Jumeirah Lake Towers,
Dubai Consists of over-all built up area Project’s cost Dhs 149,132,157, Million
Techno Park Head Quarters Building Office Building on Jebel Ali, Dubai consists of overall built
up area 41,183.93 m2. Project's cost Dhs 291 Million.
Citadel Tower, Al Nasr Sports Club 3B+G+6P+41 Commercial / Office Building consisting of
overall built up area 34,9422.72 sq.m. Project’s cost Dhs. 303 Million
Real Estate Bank Building Emirates Real Estate Corp. Garhoud (2B+G+4) consists of overall
built up area 10,000 m2 & car parking area for 70 cars. Project's cost Dhs. 25$ M
Siemens Commercial Building Located in Dubai Internet City (2B+G+3) consists of over-all built
up area 25,000 sq.m. Including inside car parking for 400 cars & landscaping of more than 4000
Square meters. Project's value at Dhs 40 Million
Dubai Islamic Bank Residential building at Hor Al Anz (G+5) consists of overall built up area
20,000 sq.m. Project's cost Dhs 39 Million
New Medical Center Hospital Located in Al Nahada II (B+G+3) consists of overall built up
area18,000 sq.m. Including car parking area for 70 cars. Project's value at Dhs 32 $
ARABTECH JARDANEH Engineering & Architects, Amman, Jordan ( 5 /1996 – 2/2002)
Resident Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities
Monitor & Control the construction activities to achieve cost savings and expedite construction
,Review contractor method statements and construction procurement schedule, Evaluate and
recommend appropriate building and construction materials, review the project cash, Technical follow
up and advice during construction phase including approval of materials, samples and mock-ups.
Follow up with authorities including utility services connection
Project details as follows :-
Princess Bassma Hospital & Rehabilitation - Supervise and Quality Control of the construction.
Overall built up area 10000 m2 with internal finishing works and external electromechanical
services. Project's value at $ 8 Mill
Refurbishment of Existing Old Bank Building – The works includes adding a new basement
under the Existing structure and removing existing main columns, adding new footing, and steel
structure over the existing building with all the safety and stability regulations, first class finishing
internally and externally. Project's value at $1
Baby Food Factory Building as per FDA requirements, refurbishment of existing old bank
3. Bashir AlBitar Resume 2016 (P 3 / 4
Experience
Kuwait (11 ) Years
Arab Architects Consulting Engineers & Architects, Amman, Jordan (3/1992 – 4/1996)
Resident Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities
Managed a number of new build and refurbishment projects. My portfolio included residential and
commercial projects in Jordan, overall post contract management of projects and contract
administration, site management and resource allocation, financial management, sub-contractor's
management, coordination with head office, clients, architects, local authorities for services
connections and others, control of progress and development on site
Project details as follows :-
Specialty Hospital Building Construction of new and extension with over-all built up area 3000
m2 ,Project’s value at 3 $ Million
Multi-Storey Factory Building of Pre-cast Concrete - Over-all built up area 10000 m2. Project's
value at 2 $ Million
Huge Luxury Villa , Highly specialized and executed over-all built up area 2000 m2. Project's
cost 2 $ Million
Multi-story Factory Building , Composed of pre-cast Pre-stressed concrete elements as columns
, beams , TT slab
SIEMENS, AG Kuwait ( 9/1989 – 3/1992)
Chief Civil Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities:
General coordination, management, executing follow up the construction works carried out by the civil
sub-contractor & Preparing the project weekly & monthly progress reports, Coordinating these works
with the erection and related installation works carried about by electromechanical sector obtaining
NCR from Authorities, monitoring the progress, Scrutinizing the invoices of Contractor, holding regular
meeting with Contractor, & M.E. & W. & Coordinate civil works with MEP and finishes activities,
Supervise factory producing for all types of pre-cast concrete elements related to the constructing of
electrical sub-stations as piles, TT slabs etc.
Project details as follows :-
4 Electrical Sub-Stations from many types for all over Kuwait, built for the Ministry of
Electricity and Water – construction over-all built up area 40000 m2. Project's value at 24 $
Shunt reactor building Consists of overall built up area 15000 m2. Project's value at 14 $
Al Barari General Contracting, Kuwait ( 5/1985 – 8/1989)
Construction Manager
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Execute projects on time and budget, Planning and coordinating construction activities. Preparing
technical submittals and shop drawings associated with the civil, structural & infrastructure works as
excavation, laying pipes & connection works to existing network.
Order the construction equipment for the project and monitors the assignment of equipment
to ensure maximum efficiency ,Building handover to Consultant ,Follow-up with Authorities for service
connections within site construction activities and cost control ,CPM Project Planner (Primavera),
Organizing and controlling technical project ,submittals and dealing with Client, Consultant and Sub-
contractors
Project details as follows :-
Constructing Villas as Turnkey Contract and other Residential and Commercial.
Pre-fabricated shelter for tanks of the National Guard Executing
New and maintain the extend to house main drainage pipelines of different diameters and all
related infrastructure underground activities consists of overall distance 10.000 Kim.
Constructing unities type of kinder gratin from precast concrete elements. Overall built up
areas of projects around 9500 m2. Project's value at $ 13 Million
4. Bashir AlBitar Resume 2016 (P 4 / 4
Any information about further Education or/& original certificates, would be given upon request
I.C.G. International Contractor’s Group, Kuwait ( 5/1981 – 3/1985)
Site , Design , Sector Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Participation in execution of site activities as executing temporary coffer dam in sea
Installing well points for dewatering & dredging in Greek.
Excavation, Preparing Bar Bending Schedule of reinforcement as epoxy steel
Erecting pre-cast culverts at sea and updating the project schedule.
Provide detailed scheduling of daily construction activities
Design DOKA scaffolding system for large area, standard climbing, column, Implementing
and training Doka course execution at site.
Supervising the issuance of shop drawings.
Project details as follows :-
Al Khiran Costal Development 1st Phase - Executing pre-cast and cast at site construction for
car park building drainage culverts, marina works at waterfront as piling, dredging, and
pontoon using Doka & Honey Shuttering formwork. Project's value at 50 $ Million.
Kuwait Water Front - Constructing first quality conc. Pre-cast and at site Five stars
Chalets swimming pools, consists of overall built up area 100000 m2. Project’s value at 11 $
KFAS & KISR Projects Shutter Designer using white cement & supervise executing Culvert
works at sites using steel fabricated shutter. Project's values is 35 $ & $ 40 Million
Education B.Sc.in Civil Engineering, Assuit University - Egypt 1981
FIDIC Contracts & Claims Management, Arbitration Courses in Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in
Makkah & Dubai in Disputes settlement in Engineering Contract. 2000, 2003 & 2005 & 2013
Professional
Societies
Society of Kuwait Engineers - Membership No. 5850
Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) Membership No. 3845 & legal committee Member
Saudi Board Member of Engineering Arbitration Council.
Saudi Council of Engineers as a Consultant’s Membership No. 59136
Society of United Arab Emirates Engineers - Membership No. 8838
Federation of Engineering Institutions of Islamic Countries (FIIC) (Certified as Expert)
Member No. 513 – Cairo Head Office
Ministry of Justice in Jordan (Certified as Expert of Civil Engineering & Real Estate)
Society of construction law (Gulf) Membership No.683
National Fire Protection Association, Member in (NFPA).
Computer Literacy High computer proficiency (soft & hard), Microsoft office, AutoCAD, Staad , Primavera ,etc.
Language Skills Arabic: mother tongue, English: Fluent in written and spoken
Training Courses Several Law courses over 4 years on legal matters in Jordan Bar Assoc.
Recent developments in Dispute Resolution under the FIDIC Contracts.
Contractor’s Claims under the FIDIC Civil Engineering Contract as per 4 Editions.
Evaluation of Judicial Arbitration from engineering perspective.
The Arbitration Award and Arbitration procedures Role of Courts in Arbitration.
Expert in Engineering Arbitration. Arbitral Tribunal and appointing of Arbitrators.
Dispute Settlement and Arbitration Clause and Arbitral Tribunal.
Sustainability & Green Building Design by LEED
Gulf Construction Law Association series of workshops, seminars & summit
Passive fire resistance in buildings by NFPA, series of workshops, seminars & summit
Post Tension Design in Dubai 2005 by ADAPT series of workshops, seminars
International Symposium on Architectural Membranes at AUD (ISAM 2009)
Introduction to SIX SIGMA - Training programmed by GPPMA & RITCOM in DUBAI
Project Management Professional Certification Program. Certification expected shortly (PMP)
Meed Quality Awards Citadel Tower ( Business Bay ) UAE
Nominated AS One of Gulf’s Project of the Year 2010 Award