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Haifa Taha
UAE, Abu Dhabi - Phone :(+971) 56 4501912
Email: haifa_taha@hotmail.com
Summary of Professional Capabilities
Knowledge and full capability to work as Project Manager Assistant, QA/QC manager,
Project Coordinator or Engineering Manager.
Excellent managerial skills to manage and implement the specs & meet the required
standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Business Management, May 2015, San Jacinto College, Houston,
USA.
BSc. Degree in Industrial & Civil Engineering (Structural Analysis & Design of Industrial
Buildings), Polytechnic Institute, Minsk, White Russia
Training Courses
Courses in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Primavera & AutoCAD
Completing PMP Boot Camp Course at The Knowledge Academy in Houston, USA
Preparing for PMP Exam
Preparing for LEED Green Associate v4 Exam
Professional Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Organization, Member 2013 to Present
Member of Jordan Engineers Association
Member of UAE Society of Engineers
Approved Engineer by Dubai Municipality
Employment History
January 2016 to Date – Kahtib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Co
Position
Working as an associate Project Manager on Saadiyat Island Resort development Project (Main
building- four guestrooms wings (buildings) each is eight floors, central facilities, spa building,
gym building, and eleven luxuries villas) with total value over AED 1.2 Billion, located on
Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi.
Duties & Responsibilities
Communicate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders about the proper
flow of the project information on a daily basis.
Draft letters on behalf the internal team and the project manager.
Support the project manager as required.
Support the client and write recommendation to assist him to make the proper decision.
Chair and minutes coordination meetings with different consultants and specialists.
Aug 2012 to May 2015 - Studying at San Jacinto College, Huston, USA
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Aug 2008 to Feb 2012 - Jacobs International Holdings, UAE (Project Management, Engineering
& Architecture)
Position
Worked as QA/QC Manager on Capital Plaza project (Mixed-use residential, commercial &
hotel towers with total value over AED 1.5 Billion, located on Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring that the approved Project Quality Plan is implemented on all aspects of the
project.
Liaising with QA/QC personnel & ensuring that work carried out on site is in full
accordance with the latest approved documents (Shop drawings, method statements,
PQP, PEP, QA/QC procedures … etc.)
Preparing/developing QA/QC procedures where required to establish an effective
QA/QC system for the project.
Reviewing & approving all QA/QC procedures and all quality related documents for main
contractor & Sub-contractors.
Ensuring effective Inspection/testing is carried out by Inspectors/Site
Engineers/Technicians in accordance with the Specifications and latest approved
documents such as Shop Drawings, Method Statements & other Submittals.
Assisting Production Personnel in establishing the Quality standards on site in line with
the Client requirements and satisfaction.
Maintaining Quality Records/Documents as required by the contract.
Close Follow-up on issued NCRs and implementation of the agreed disposition
with Contractor to close them.
Auditing the Contractor’s Quality Control System including QC Operations, Inspections,
Administration of the System and interrelationship of QA/QC and the Consultant, and
taking all necessary measures to resolve Quality Related Problems on site.
Ensuring proper and effective coordination is developed with the Consultant and all
concerned parties related to Inspections and Quality Control.
Inspection of materials delivered to site, and periodically inspecting stores and ensuring
compliance with issued approvals.
Aug 2006 to Aug 2008 - PROGER SpA Total Project Management
Position
Initially employed as Sr. Structural Engineer and subsequently promoted to Project Manager
for Geotextile and Staple Fiber plant located in Musafah - Abu Dhabi.
Duties & Responsibilities
Management of ongoing design activities.
Reviewing /approving civil and architectural material submittals to ensure compliance
with Technical specifications.
Coordinating with governmental departments and statutory authorities in order to
obtain Building Permits and NOCs.
Chairing Site progress and Technical Meetings and distribution Meeting Minutes utilizing
Prologue software.
Addressing all technical issues and resolving obstacles.
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Providing support to Contracts department on Claims, VOs and various disputes.
Quality assurance of ongoing works.
Coordinating support activities of Q.S, Planning and Contract administration
departments.
Analysis of tenders and advising Client on award recommendations.
Processing contractor’s Monthly Invoices.
Assisting Client in value engineering issues and providing all necessary information to
help the Client take decisions.
Technical analysis of Contractor’s claims and making recommendation to Client.
Jul 1997 to Aug 2006 - Al Hamed Development & Const. L.L.C – Abu Dhabi.
Position
Senior Structural Engineer
Project Coordinator
Project Manager Assistant
Projects Involved:
Al Jazira Towers (AED 350,000,000) – Abu Dhabi.
Al Jazira Club (Grandstand & Gymnasium) (AED 250,000,000) – Abu Dhabi.
Etisalat Customers Services Building – (AED 200,000,000) – Abu Dhabi.
Handicapped. Rehabilitation Centre – (AED 150,000,000) – Abu Dhabi.
Duties & Responsibilities
Preparation of coordinated structural shop drawings, bar bending schedules and As-
built drawings.
Processing subcontractors’ submittals before submission to the Engineer. Managing &
coordinating subcontractors’ works.
Assisting the project manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, project
specifications, and managing all other aspects of the project in order to achieve project
objectives.
Integrating subcontractors’ activities with those of Main Contractor and other
subcontractors, including prompt solution of coordination conflicts.
Responsible for submitting Materials for Engineer’s approval.
Coordination with subcontractors for their timely submittal of Material/ Drawing
submittals.
Jan 1994 to Jul 1997 - Jafar Tukan & Partners (Architects Engineers), Amman, Jordan
Position
Structural Design Engineer
Projects Involved
Marriott Dead Sea.
Crown Plaza.
Holiday Inn Hotel.
Dunes Club.
Cairo - Amman Bank.
Al Qaseem Hospital in K.S.A.
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Private Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Duties & Responsibilities
Preparation of Auto CAD Detailed Shop Drawings for executing projects such as Villas, Banks,
Commercial Towers, Mosques, Hotels, etc. (with various areas "4,000 to 20,000 m2")
Languages
Arabic - Native language.
English - Very Good, written and spoken.
Russian – Good, written and spoken.
Additional Data
Nationality - Jordanian
References and Original Academic Certificates are available upon request