Marwa Baqer
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Motivated Project Manager with 14 years of experience controlling all stages of projects from inception through monitoring and closing, exceeding expectations of being on time and on budget. Considerable client-facing project experience has driven commitment to customer satisfaction. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to the schedule and budget, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Resourceful with expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight, managing different stakeholders and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Project Manager
Emirates School Establishment
Dubai, UAE
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Adhered to project governance cadence and escalation routes.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
- Defined risk profiles for each project and prepared contingency plans to minimise business risk.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
Senior Civil Engineer
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2009 - 03.2023
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Planned and designed site layouts from concept to completion using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Prepared risk assessments to support safe and stable construction sites.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
- Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
- Supported quality standards by verifying premium quality of on-site construction materials.
- Contributed to complex project work-scopes from multiple execution centres.
- Managed construction flow and timetable, liaising with architects and management teams to resolve technical issues.
- Conducted walk-downs with contractors to plan approaching work and ascertain quotes as required.
- Surveyed, graded and levelled construction sites within assigned timeframes.
- Acted as on-site point of contact for projects.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
American University in Dubai
Dubai, UAE 09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE 09.2004 - 06.2009
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Public speaking
- Coordination among different stakeholders
- Project planning
- Monitoring and reporting on Mega-Projects
- Contractor & Consultant management
- Construction phase planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Certification
- Project Management Professional - 2016
Timeline
Principal Project Manager
Emirates School Establishment
03.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Construction Management
American University in Dubai
09.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Civil Engineer
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects
11.2009 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
American University of Sharjah
09.2004 - 06.2009
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