Rostam Hamza has over 12 years of experience in landscape project management and irrigation. He has managed projects for major developers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including DAMAC, Nakheel, and Dubai Municipality. His experience includes all phases of project management from design to construction. He also has a background in irrigation engineering and has managed irrigation systems for golf courses and other large-scale projects.

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ROSTAM HAMZA
UAE, Dubai, M: 00971 (050) 2234097 / E-mail: Rostam.hamza@gmail.com
PROFILE
 Project Manager - Landscape
 12 years of extensive experience in landscape industry (Softscape, Hardscape, Irrigation).
 Plan, design and construction management for several landscape projects.
SKILLS INVENTORY
 Extensive knowledge & experience in landscape projects design & construction.
 Wide experience in project management.
 Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate at all levels (Build and enhance teamwork environment).
 Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, to deliver quality outcome, in high-pressure environment.
 Knowledge in environmental aspects of landscape, water management, in terms of quantity & quality
control.
RESPECTIVE PROJECTS
 Akoya by DAMAC, the new mega development from DAMAC at Dubai Land.
 Automation of Irrigation System, an ambitious project aimed to convert the landscape irrigation system in
Abu Dhabi Island into most sophisticated automated irrigation system.
 Dubai Municipality has one of the largest and effective landscape irrigation facility in the region.
 Dubai Waterfront (Nakheel), landscape packages were part of Waterfront, the mega development from
Nakheel. Waterfront is a City for 1.500.000 habitants.
EXPERIENCES
Projects Manager - Landscape
DAMAC Properties Co. L.L.C. – Dubai, MAY 2015 – To date
DAMAC is one of leading properties developer in Dubai, and during the past few years has launched several new
luxury properties, and Akoya by DAMAC is one of them.
 Participates in all related discussions to landscape with design consultants to deliver the anticipated tender
packages.
 Contributes in negotiation with contractors in pre-tender stage.
 Leads the construction activities for all landscape packages within Akoya.
Project Manager - Landscape
Al Jurf Development Projects L.L.C. – Abu Dhabi, MAR 2013 –
APRIL 2015
Al Jurf Company is one of the largest landscaping companies in Abu Dhabi, UAE and got a wide experience in
construction and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) in landscape industry.
 Prepared the project management plan for automation irrigation project and forecasted cash flow as per
project BOQ and construction schedule.

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 Prepared the project budget detail plan, in accordance with project activities to optimize the project
monitoring process, and get the accurate up-to-dated status report.
 Followed up the work progress to ensure the implementation of work plan.
 Verified potential risks, which may impact project delivery, and identified them with client.
 Identified changes in scope and communicated with client.
 Prepared and analyzed the technical and financial offer for several landscape projects.
Irrigation Station Operation Engineer
Dubai Municipality –Drainage & Irrigation Network Dep. (DIND) - Dubai, AUG 2009 – FEB
2013
Dubai Municipality got a large-scale irrigation network covering the Emirate of Dubai.
 Developed the Planed Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program for Irrigation Pumping Stations, Irrigation
Filter Stations & Irrigation Main Lines Network (Valve Chambers).
 Managed and directed O&M activities as per the approved PPM. Implemented required corrective actions to
achieve optimum operation for the irrigation services.
 Prepared technical analysis for large projects, and feedback the system to avoid any design mistakes.
 Prepared several technical & financial studies related to existing and new projects.
Senior Irrigation Engineer
NAKHEEL - WATERFRONT, Dubai SEP
2007 – APR 2009
Nakheel is one of the largest developers in the Middle East, and Waterfront project is large-scale development in the
region, a new city for 1.5 million habitant, and twice size of Hong Kong.
 Delivered the Landscape Master plan for different districts in Waterfront (Madinat Al Arab, Boulevard Park
and Canal District) considering the government regulations.
 Delivered the detailed design package for Badrah project (district for 120,000 habitant and has an area of
5,750,000 M2
)
 Led different consultancy companies through design process, by defining the scope of work and
requirements, to develop the product resulting approvals and/or construction.
 Managed coordination works between infrastructure, building & landscape consultants to optimize the
design outcome.
 Developed cost estimations and feasibility studies for; landscape projects.
 Managed weekly progress meetings to discuss all construction and O&M related issues and resolve the
raised problems.
 Reported to the management team to keep them updated about work status.
Irrigation & Landscape Engineer
AL RYUM, Abu Dhabi DEC 2005 – AUG 2007
Al Ryum is a well organized and reputed contracting company operated from Abu Dhabi
 Prepared and managed the design and shop-drawings for landscape and irrigation.
 Prepared BOQ, cost estimations and quotations, for new and additional works.
 Tender preparation; in terms of Tender drawing and BOQ review and analysis.

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 Studied the drawings, prepare material and schedule in relation with B.O.Q, specification and program.
 Material takes off and place order according to schedule.
 Resolved technical issues with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
Irrigation Engineer
TORO – Syria, Damascus – Syria MAR 2001 – OCT 2005
TORO-Syria is a landscape & Irrigation Services Company.
 Designed and executed landscape and agriculture irrigation systems for private properties and public sector.
EDUCATION
 Msc. International Business & Languages – International Marketing & Finance, obtained from Paris Sorbonne
University (Paris IV), Abu Dhabi Campus – 2014.
 Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Engineering – Forestry and Environment, obtained from Damascus University
2004
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
 Financial Market, Yale University (Online course) (January 2016)
 A Practical Guide for Using The FIDIC Conditions Of Contract 1999 (March 2013)
 Organizing and Effective Planning (Dubai Municipality) (October 2012)
 Technical Report Wiring, National Consult Bureau (May 2011)
 Service Oriented Management for Irrigation Systems, IHE - UNESCO (Online) (2007)
 Managing Projects, ESI & Georg Washington University, Dubai (May 2008)
 Golf course Irrigation Management, Rain Bird – Dubai (Nov 2008)
 Scheduling & Cost Control, ESI & George Washington University, Dubai (Aug 08)
 Risk Management, ESI & George Washington University, Dubai (Nov 2008)
 Landscape Irrigation Course, TORO – Syria (Mar – Apr 2001)
PERSONAL
Date of birth: 27.02.1977
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Syrian
References: will be supplied upon request.