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Asher Sharif

Asher Sharif

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A highly skilled project manager with extensive experience in technical and commercial management. Organized and driven with strong foundation in leadership and strategic planning, coupled with outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in value engineering and detail-oriented in handling project complexities.


Demonstrates effective negotiation skills for conflict resolution. Adept at developing proposals, project plans, project execution and quality plans. Strong budgeting and cost control abilities combined with effective team building and resource allocation with exceptional multitasking capabilities. Knowledgeable in sustainability principles and strategies.


Proven history of managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects within deadlines and budget constraints.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior project manager

Royal Tech Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams for effective project execution.
  • Carried out value engineering to reduce costs by 20%.
  • Tracked project progress ensuring adherence to set deadlines.
  • Improved team performance through regular mentoring sessions and workshops.
  • Orchestrated procurement process to secure necessary resources for projects at competitive prices without compromising quality.

Senior manager

Consolidated Engineering Co
Dubai, UAE
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability by 15%.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance through meticulous procedures.
  • Optimized contracts with vendor negotiations.
  • Led strategic planning meetings resulting in clear project objectives.

Engineering manager

AECOM
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2008 - 09.2019
  • Presented technical reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
  • Implemented risk management protocols for project components.
  • Facilitated workshop sessions enhancing staff technical skills.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment to boost team productivity.

Education

MBA -

Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Lahore

Master of Engineering -

University of Texas at Austin
Texas

Skills

  • Expert knowledge in various general purpose and specialized software
  • Well versed in MS office, Power Point, MS project, Aconex, Livelink
  • Strategic planning and technical, commercial, risk management
  • Detailed oriented in handling project complexities
  • Effective negotiation skills for conflict resolution
  • Skilled in development of proposals, scopes, project plans, project execution and quality plans
  • Budgeting and cost control, effective team building and resource allocation
  • Knowledgeable in sustainability principles and strategies
  • Multitasking capabilities

Languages

English
Fluent
Punjabi
Advanced
Urdu
Native

Timeline

Senior project manager

Royal Tech Group
07.2024 - Current

Senior manager

Consolidated Engineering Co
10.2019 - 06.2024

Engineering manager

AECOM
08.2008 - 09.2019

MBA -

Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

Master of Engineering -

University of Texas at Austin
Asher Sharif