Abdullatif Manalody Abdulla is a Senior Project Engineer for the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, with over 30 years of experience in project management, construction supervision, and facilities management. He has successfully managed numerous construction and renovation projects in Dubai, including cruise terminals, office buildings, and a hospitality college. His roles have included project planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, quality control, and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.

1. Abdullatif Manalody Abdulla
Present Job:Senior Project Engineer
Company: Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Mobile: 050 5416401
Email: abdullatif3156@gmail.com
Objective
Looking forward for an opening in reputed Fitout contracting establishments/ Property developers/consultancies,
which can provide wide opportunities to invest my skills and broaden my experience in the area of Engineering/
Project Management.
Selected Accomplishments
Drive successfulprocessimprovement and newcontrols that eliminated deficiencies leading to successfulProject
Management.
History of concurrently directing multiple projects to successfulcompletion through effective management and
team collaboration management.
Closely worked with Director of Projects to efficiently develop and implement contract management
instructions and procedures for Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
(DTCM) under the guidance of Director of Projects.
Reduced operating budget by administering an efficient Maintenance Management System, resulted in more
efficient inventory and maintenance tracking system, and reducing assets repair and replacement
Career Progression
PresentPosition
Senior Project Engineer May 2007 -Present
Government of Dubai, Department of Tourismand Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai, UAE
Challenged to monitor and control the processesrequired to initiate, plan,execute, and close a project to meet the
performance objectives defined in the project managerial plan. Orchestrate the maintenance contracts including
facilities management contract of the existing sites in terms of compliance with the contract requirement,
specifications and quality assessment.
Formulate Project implementation plan and Budget. Monitor and control the cost to ensure Project profitability.
Formulate the scope and technical specifications for various conducted contracting and maintenance services
Monitor operation activities to meet specific measurable service objectives to assure compliance with
operations goals
Responsible for managing construction projects from inception to completion including identifying
requirements, establishing clearand achievable objectives, budget preparation, requestfor proposal, preparation
of contract documents, review the received tenders / proposals and carrying out a value engineering exercise
on the same.

2. Follow up on the work progress, assessment of work quality, inspection of completed projects and payment
approval
Preparation of Technical reports
Preparation of financial models
Tactical planning and implementation
Follow up and resolution on the technical issues
Ensure proper closing out of project by receiving all relevant document including as built drawings, O&M
manuals, certificates etc,
Analyze the contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or
deviations from the scope of work
Administer the maintenance contracts includes the facilities management contract of the existing sites in terms
of compliance with the contract requirement/specifications and quality assessment
Negotiate tenders, award contracts, review / approve project’s submittals, pursue contractual issues with the
consultants and contractors,resolve technical issues and change orders and construction progress
Develop, administer, and ensure the proper execution of all agreements and letters (opening, modification,
& settlement) to safeguard the Company against any possible liabilities
Major Projects Executed in DTCM
Cruise Terminals at Port Rashid for receiving Cruise ships from all over the world – an approx. BUA of
135,000 m2
, each Terminal houses offices for various government authorities, security checking areas,
information centers,café,duty free area,mini mart, various retail shops (souvenirs, jewellery, electronics, bank,
etc.)
Annual facilities management contract to maintain and enhance all historical/touristic sites (19 sites
around Dubai) that under the jurisdiction of Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, the Cruise
Terminals at Port Rashid, DTCM HQ offices, and the information centers at various locations in Dubai
DTCM HQ offices with an approx. BUA of 26,000 m2
, the complex includes offices, auditorium, conference
rooms, café,staff gym, galleries, 2 levels parking basement, hard and soft landscaping etc.
Development ofHospitality and culinary College - This landmark building with an BUA of approx. 29,000
m2
(2B+G+M+3 floors) in Sheik Zayed road, and which is considered to be one of the most prestigious project
for DTCM and is in the schematic design stage. We have been involved with the Consultant from the inception
to develop an architectural wonder, pearl shaped building, with high density media screen wrapping the entire
external façade. The project comprises of 5star restaurants, café and experiential pavilion in the third floor,
roof garden etc.
Accommodation and offices blocks at various locations in Dubai/historical sites with an approx. BUA of
30,000 m2
. The projects include accommodation areas and admin offices along with all required
services/facilities, recreation areas,parking areas,landscaping etc.
Previously held positions:-
Worked as site Engineer in Al Tayer Stocks ( 1999 - 2007) a leading Fit out Company in Dubai which is based in
South Africa. A brief on the type, nature and responsibilities of the job during this period are listed as follows:-
Fitout works and refurbishement works are done in almost all prestigious shopping malls in the UAE such as The
Deira City Centre,Mall of Emirates, Ibn Batuta Mall, Reef Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall etc,which includes the following
areas. All the jobs are carried out from inception to completion at the site.

3. Cinemas
Hypermarkets
Concourses and playing areas
Restaurants of various class and range
Magic Planet
Shops and offices
Rest rooms and corridors
Back of house works
In addition to the above, Fit out jobs for Naif Museum, Dubai community Theatre and ArtsCentre,various prestigious
show rooms and offices all around UAE are also carried out during this period.
During this tenure major renovation works for Deira City Centre was carried out in which a bulky parking area was
converted to number of shops, restaurants and the associated common facilities. This job was a fast track job done day
and night and successfully completed on time with high quality finishes.
The fit out activities includes, but not limited, to the following ,such as the installation of various kind of ceilings
including decorative gypsum ceilings and false ceilings, bulk heads and corniches, shop front facades, partion walls
and masonry walls of various categories, paints standard and decorative, different varieties of flooring and wall
installations, raised floor installations, metal and stone claddings, architectural stainless steel claddings, wooden
claddings, hand rail and balustrades, GRC and GRP works, aluminium and glass works, joinery items, doors and
windows etc.
Close coordination with MEP works are done through out to avoid any clashes in the running of services.
Specialties such as installation of escalators are also carried out.
Associated civil works such as excavation, waterproofing, shuttering works, concreting and reinforcement works
masonry and plastering works are also under taken
The responsibilities includes, but not limited to, efficient management of labour force and staff distribution,
arrangements of material and machinery, adherence to time limits, frequent field review to ensure quality and safety,
close coordination with the consultants in all aspects of the project especially technical aspects and to resolve any
issues then and there, close coordination with client and other stake holders, ensure budget is within the track and cost
don’t overshoots, identifying and binging to notice any variations well in advance to consultant, preparation of trackers
for maetrials and follow-up with suppliers and sub-contractors, site inspection requests ,coordination with relevant
Govt Authorities as required, attending regular meetings with consultants/clients, arranging regular meetings with sub-
contractors and suppliers, submission of invoices and follow up on the same, project close out documents etc.
Site Engineer, Engineering Contracting Company, Dubai, UAE Dec 1997 – March1999
Supervision of the construction of 4 storied residential flat as well as double storied shopping centre , starting from
inception to completion.
Site Engineer, EMCO Construction Company, Sharjah, UAE Oct 1996 – Nov 1997
Supervision of construction of 4 storied residential flats from inception to handover.
Site Supervisor, Saud Al Arifi Consultants, Mecca,Saudi Arabia. Jun 1992 – July 1996
Execution of road head works such as culverts and small bridges, preparation of architectural drawings in AutoCAD,
preparation of detailed bill of quantities and technical specifications.

4. Site supervisor - different construction companies,Educational Institutions, India Nov1987- Dec 1991
Supervision of various housing projects.
Selected seminars and courses
Project Management Program
Corporate carbon emissions
Advance budgeting
Time Management
Education Credentials
Diploma in Civil Engineering, 1985
Govt Polytechnic Calicut, Kerala, India
Auto CAD Certificate
MS project
Advanced Excel
MS Office
Languages known
English
Hindi
Arabic
Malayalam
Tamil
Nationality
Indian
Date ofBirth
18/1/1964