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Karim Sherif

Karim Sherif

Project Manager
Dubai

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Project Manager

Decovision Limited WLL
02.2024 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.

Finishing Manager

Asgc Construction Group
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided guidance, assistance and training to employees when needed.
  • Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods and aged finishes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
  • Continually sought to reduce costs, accelerate throughput time, minimize work in process and improve quality.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
  • Applied leadership and technical skills to facilitate safe and effective department operations.
  • Reviewed time sheets and work orders.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations, maintaining a strong reputation for quality and reliability in the marketplace.

Site Manager

Depa Interiors L.L.C
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Project Manager

Emerald Palace Interiors Decoration
02.2020 - 10.2022


  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Supervised team members throughout redesign and renovation process.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Construction Manager

Depa Interiors
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
  • Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
  • Developed and implemented risk mitigation plan to reduce potential project delays and costs.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.

Project Engineer

Depa Interiors
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
  • Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
  • Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
  • Analyzed system development efforts using potential ROI and associated liability figures.
  • Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
  • Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

QA/QC Engineer

Depa Interiors
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • He was appointed as QA/QC engineer , positioned at The Emerald Palace Kempinski hotel located at palm Jumeirah and there he was was able to further expand his interior experience due to the heavy detailed nature of the Kempinski hotel, He was there working for 2 years from the construction phase up to the snagging/ De- Snagging/ Handing-over phase
  • Maintained electronic copies of records to document completed inspections.
  • Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports.
  • Supported root cause and data analysis for defect reduction and process yield improvement.
  • Designed and developed forms and instructions to evaluate, assess and report quality standards and data.
  • Interfaced with suppliers, inspectors and clients to resolve outstanding non-conformance issues prior to shipment.
  • Performed and coordinated inspections and determined quality assurance testing models of raw materials and finished products.

Technical Engineer

Emirates Watertech L.L.C
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided technical support in both on-site and telephone consultations.
  • Designed system enhancements for assets within industry operations.
  • Produced reports on success rates and remedial requirements.
  • Identified and corrected system faults to minimize operational system downtime.
  • Maintained service schedule for software and hardware.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Architectural Engineering

Ajman University of science and technology

Skills

Ability to design, create ideas, integrate several materials and implement projects as per the client requirements using hand or software tools such as

Auto cad 2D

Revit Architecture

Sketch up and Vray Render

Photoshop

Microsoft Office – all software

Flexible and Adaptable

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Organization and Time Management

Excellent Communication

Teambuilding

Multitasking Abilities

Attention to Detail

Planning and Coordination

Written Communication

Dependable and Responsible

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Accomplishments

  • Achieved completion of the Emerald Palace Hotel 5-Star hotel
  • Achieved Completion of the W-Hotel - 5 star hotel
  • Achieved completion of the Hyde hotel - 5 star hotel
  • Achieved completion of the Beluga restaurent
  • Achieved completion of the villa more restaurent
  • Achieved completion of the Cleo restaurent
  • Achieved completion of the Emerald Palace Penthouse
  • handled the Shebara hotel at the Red sea
  • Acheived Tilal Al Ghaf Villa
  • Currently Handling The five star project
  • Currently completing my PMP certification

Timeline

Project Manager

Decovision Limited WLL
02.2024 - Current

Finishing Manager

Asgc Construction Group
02.2023 - 02.2024

Site Manager

Depa Interiors L.L.C
10.2022 - 02.2023

Project Manager

Emerald Palace Interiors Decoration
02.2020 - 10.2022

Construction Manager

Depa Interiors
01.2019 - 02.2020

Project Engineer

Depa Interiors
02.2018 - 12.2018

QA/QC Engineer

Depa Interiors
02.2017 - 02.2018

Technical Engineer

Emirates Watertech L.L.C
09.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Architectural Engineering

Ajman University of science and technology
Karim SherifProject Manager