KENAN ALLOUSH
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Client-side Project Management professional with 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use developments across the UAE. Proven expertise in construction delivery, QA/QC governance, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to required quality standards. Strong background in managing consultants and contractors, implementing structured quality systems, and supporting senior leadership with accurate reporting and programme control. PMP-certified with experience in digital project tracking, defect management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager - Project / Operations Handover
Ajmal Makan City
Sharjah, UAE
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Act as client-side governance lead coordinating project delivery completion, contractor performance, and readiness milestones aligned with approved handover programmes and critical path dates.
- Monitor construction completion against approved schedules, identifying risks to community handover dates and leading mitigation actions with project and contractor teams.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination between Projects, Consultants, Contractors, FM, and Community Management to resolve technical, quality, and programme constraints.
- Implement structured QA/QC inspection regimes, snagging, and de-snagging verification across buildings, infrastructure, and amenities to support final completion and authority compliance.
- Manage end-to-end Defects Liability Period (DLP) governance, including SLA tracking, escalation of non-performance, and coordination of rectification works.
- Maintain formal risk and issue registers, defect logs, and evidence records supporting commercial close-out and contractor performance reviews.
- Prepare scopes of services, RFPs, and technical inputs for FM mobilization and specialist rectification contractors, supporting procurement decisions.
- Monitor rectification budgets and recovery strategies to protect asset value and lifecycle cost performance.
- Support senior management through structured reporting on progress, risks, quality metrics, and readiness status.
- Lead lessons-learned workshops with design and project teams to drive continuous improvement in future project delivery standards.
Senior Project Engineer (Client-Side / Consultancy)
Studio 360
Meydan, Dubai, UAE
2023.09 - 2024.10
- Represented client interests during active construction delivery, supporting programme monitoring, quality governance, and contractor performance management.
- Conducted regular QA/QC audits, site inspections, and defect trend analysis, identifying systemic issues and supporting corrective action plans.
- Coordinated resolution of technical issues with architectural, structural, and specialist consultants, minimizing impacts on programme and quality objectives.
- Supported implementation of digital progress tracking and reporting dashboards, improving visibility of construction status and risk exposure.
- Assisted in preparation of weekly and monthly client reports covering progress, risks, mitigation measures, and quality KPIs.
- Participated in technical meetings, design clarifications, and contractor coordination to maintain alignment with approved drawings and specifications.
Senior Civil Engineer
Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering
Dubai, UAE
2018.10 - 2023.08
- Supervised major structural and infrastructure works across multiple project phases, ensuring programme compliance, technical quality, and safety standards.
- Led QA/QC compliance processes including NCR issuance, closure, and root-cause analysis, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
- Coordinated closely with MEP, architectural, and landscape disciplines to ensure integrated construction sequencing and interface management.
- Monitored contractor performance and construction progress, escalating delays and technical risks to project leadership.
- Ensured compliance with authority requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and HSE regulations throughout execution.
Site Engineer
Al-Qabdah Global Contracting LLC
Sharjah, UAE
2016.12 - 2018.09
- Managed daily site activities, subcontractor coordination, and progress monitoring to achieve programe and quality targets.
- Supported preparation of handover documentation, O&M manuals, and authority submissions.
- Coordinated technical queries with consultants and ensured implementation of approved design changes.
- Enforced site safety practices and quality inspections in line with project requirements.
Civil Engineer
Raji Kabawat Private Engineering Office
Damascus , Syria
2014.09 - 2016.11
- Oversaw daily construction and renovation activities across residential and hospitality-related projects.
- Coordinated directly with hotel management teams to minimize operational disruption during live-environment works.
- Ensured adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Major in Structural Design and Analysis
2009.06 - 2014.08
Skills
- Program & milestone tracking
- Risk identification and mitigation planning
- Consultant & contractor coordination
- QA/QC systems implementation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY SKILLS
- Change control and technical query management
- Client reporting and governance processes
- Digital inspection, snagging, and tracking platforms
- Stakeholder communication and escalation management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Valid till 30/11/2026
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Manager - Project / Operations Handover - Ajmal Makan City
2024.11 - 2026.01
Senior Project Engineer (Client-Side / Consultancy) - Studio 360
2023.09 - 2024.10
Senior Civil Engineer - Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering
2018.10 - 2023.08
Site Engineer - Al-Qabdah Global Contracting LLC
2016.12 - 2018.09
Civil Engineer - Raji Kabawat Private Engineering Office
2014.09 - 2016.11
Arab International University - Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Major in Structural Design and Analysis
2009.06 - 2014.08