Michel Mokhtar Yacoub Aiad

Project: DIFS Square Commercial Building

Budget: AED 720 million

Client: Dubai International Financial Centre - DIFC

As Construction Manager for the DIFS Square development, I am responsible for leading all on-site construction activities for this prime commercial project. My focus is on ensuring structural integrity, complex MEP coordination, and delivering a shell-and-core that is ready for high-quality tenant fit-outs, all while adhering to a fast-track schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Oversight: Direct all daily construction operations, ensuring compliance with commercial building codes, safety standards, and project specifications.
• Team Coordination: Manage a large and diverse team of subcontractors and specialists, facilitating seamless collaboration between structural, architectural, and MEP trades.
• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop and monitor detailed micro-schedules for fit-out readiness, coordinating with main contractors and specialist vendors.
• Budget Management: Control project expenditures for the commercial construction package, tracking costs against the budget and identifying value-engineering opportunities.
• Stakeholder Relations: Liaise with the client, project management team, and external authorities to ensure alignment and address any site constraints promptly.
• Quality Control: Implement a rigorous quality assurance regime for all structural and architectural works, ensuring durability and longevity for a commercial asset.
• Safety Management: Enforce a comprehensive site safety program, with a focus on high-risk activities like working at height and crane operations.
• Reporting: Provide detailed progress reports to the Dutco senior management, highlighting milestones, potential delays, and resource requirements.
• Material Procurement: Oversee the procurement and approval of commercial-grade materials and façade systems, ensuring they meet performance and aesthetic specifications.

Project: BVLGARI Lighthouse Penthouses

Budget: AED 1 billion

Client: Dubai Holding

Tasked with the construction of ultra-luxury residential penthouses, I was responsible for delivering exceptional quality and precision. The role demanded a meticulous focus on high-end finishes, custom interior details, and fulfilling the exacting standards of a premier brand like Bulgari.

Key responsibilities included:

Structural Oversight: Managed the structural phase for multiple high-rise penthouses, ensuring adherence to complex engineering designs and specifications.
Trade Coordination: Supervised structural trades, including concrete formwork crews, steel erectors, and rebar placers, to ensure seamless integration of structural systems.
Project Planning & Scheduling: Developed detailed construction schedules to coordinate the sequence of structural trades, minimizing conflicts and ensuring workflow efficiency.
Budget Management: Monitored the budget for structural materials (e.g., concrete, rebar, structural steel) and specialized labor, maintaining financial control.
Stakeholder Relations: Collaborated with project engineers and architects to resolve structural challenges and realize the project's design intent.
Quality Control: Conducted rigorous inspections of structural work, including concrete pours, formwork, and steel connections, to ensure they met all engineering standards.
Safety Management: Enforced stringent safety protocols for heavy construction activities, with a focus on fall protection, crane operations, and structural stability.
Reporting: Reported directly to the Project Director on structural progress, quality status, and any design variations impacting the building's core and shell.
Material Procurement & Approval: Reviewed and approved material submittals for structural components, including concrete mix designs and steel mill certifications.

Project: Six Senses 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Client: Select Group

As a Construction Manager at INNOVO GROUP, I am responsible for leading and overseeing the execution and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves comprehensive oversight, coordination, and communication with various managers to facilitate seamless project execution.

Key responsibilities included:

1. Project Oversight:

• Lead and manage all construction activities for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety protocols, and quality standards.

2. Team Coordination:

• Supervise on-site personnel, including contractors, subcontractors, and laborers.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members.

3. Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules as necessary to ensure timely completion.

4. Budget Management:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Approve and manage expenditures, tracking costs to prevent overruns.

5. Client Relations:

• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on project progress.
• Address and resolve any client concerns promptly and effectively.

6. Quality Control:

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications.
• Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain high standards.

7. Safety Management:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations on-site.
• Conduct safety audits and training sessions for site personnel.

8. Reporting:

• Prepare and present detailed project reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, and solutions.

9. Material Procurement & Approval:

• Manage the procurement of construction materials, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Review and approve materials to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate terms and ensure the best value.

Project: Mr.Bishoy Azmy (ASGC/INNOVO Group CEO) Villa Renovation

Client: Mr.Bishoy Azmy - CEO

Led the successful completion of the opulent Villa Renovation for ASGC CEO.

1.Coordinated with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the luxurious design specifications.

2.Managed and oversaw all aspects of the renovation project, maintaining high quality standards

3.Executed detailed project planning, optimizing resources and adhering to project timelines.

4.Facilitated effective communication among team members to achieve project goals.

5.I effectively coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with the luxurious design specifications.

6.Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the renovation project.

7.I maintained meticulous attention to high-quality standards, By executing detailed project planning, optimizing resources, and adhering to project timelines

8.I contributed to the successful realization of this prestigious project. My role also involved facilitating effective communication among team members, ensuring a collaborative and goal-oriented approach to achieve the desired outcome.

Project: MARSA AL ARAB Hotel -5-Star Luxury Hotel

Budget: AED 1.8 billion

Client: Dubai Holding

Led critical responsibilities as a Project Engineer, overseeing the intricate phases of civil work, finishing, and joinery/fit-out for the prestigious MARSA AL ARAB Hotel project:

1.Spearheaded and managed the civil work stages, ensuring precision and adherence to high quality standards.

2.Managed the finishing stage, beginning with drywall partitioning and incorporating upscale elements to align with the precise standards of a 5qstar hotel. Supervised the execution of joinery, marble and fit-out work, ensuring the seamless integration of design elements with a focus on both aesthetics and structural integrity.

3.Collaborated with diverse teams to optimize project efficiency, meeting strict timelines and budget constraints.

4.Managed and coordinated with subcontractors, ensuring the timely execution of tasks within the specified budget.

5.Demonstrated a commitment to quality control, ensuring the delivery of a luxurious and high-end hotel facility.

Project: DEWA 132 KV Substation

Budget: 50 million Dirham

Client: DEWA

Spearheaded civil work stages for the DEWA substation in Hassyan Power complex starting from mobilization work to Energization stage.

Managing the construction of a 132 KV Substation, demonstrating expertise in overseeing critical responsibilities:

1.Directed and supervised the construction and finishing stages of the substation, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and safety protocols.

2.Executed specialized tasks including foundation design and construction, structural analysis, and equipment installation.

3.Led a multidisciplinary team in implementing effective project planning, coordinating civil work with MEP and other subcontractors to optimize project efficiency.

4.Managed comprehensive paper work, handling tasks such as subcontractor invoices, payments, and variation orders.

5.Demonstrated adeptness in direct client communication, ensuring project alignment with expectations and satisfaction.

6.Upheld a commitment to safety regulations, fostering a secure working environment.

Skills and Achievements:

1.Successfully cleared DEWA exams and attained approved engineer status from DEWA

2.Proven ability to lead and coordinate across diverse teams, optimizing project outcomes.

3.Expertise in managing intricate paperwork, ensuring smooth project administration.

4.Comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and protocols in a high-voltage substation environment.

Project: Muhamed Saif Alshafaar (ASGC owner) New Majlis

Client: Muhamed Saif Alshafaar

Overseeing the completion of the opulent new majlis for Mr. Mohamed Saif Alshafaar, our esteemed company owner. The project showcased a luxurious design with an estimated cost of 55 million dirhams.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Supervised finishing stage works, including luxury marble installation, decorative paint application, and silver-plated paint finishes, wooden cladding, GRC work for facade cladding, and aluminum work featuring a full skylight roof.

2.Demonstrated skills in direct client interaction, ensuring satisfaction and project alignment.

3.Facilitated seamless coordination between civil, MEP, and other subcontractors.

4.Proficiently managed paper work, overseeing subcontractor-related matters such as invoices, payments, and variation orders.

5.Direct client engagement, fostering positive relationships

Project: Dubai Coca-Cola Arena

Budget: 1 billion Dirham

Client: MERAAS

Spearheaded civil work stages for the Dubai Coca-Cola Arena starting from Rafting stage to MERAAS Handing over, a half-million-square-foot global events destination, overseeing a 20,000-person capacity venue with an estimated cost of 1 billion dirhams.

Civil work Stage:

1.Managed projects from inception, leading excavation, backfilling, raft works, and cast-in-situ slabs, intricately connected with facade steel structure foundations.

2.Orchestrated the execution of complex cast-in-situ core walls, coordinating with roof mega trusses, and led precast work involving fixation, alignment, grouting, and slab topping.

3.Demonstrated expertise in steel and facade work, ensuring precision and alignment in all stages.

Finishing Stage works:

1.Directed finishing stage works, encompassing normal finishing (block, plaster, tiles, false ceiling, carpet,….etc) and specialized finishes such as block with direct paint, colored screed, and screed with resin epoxy paints.

2.Managed the execution of 3 substations, LV rooms, and a full production kitchen serving 20,000 people, overseeing concrete trenches, S.O.G, finishing, facade, and louvers.

Skills and Achievements:

1.Adhered rigorously to safety instructions and regulations, ensuring a secure working environment.

2.Demonstrated awareness and implementation of QC procedures.

3.Proficient in DEWA, DCD, and DM inspections and regulations, ensuring project compliance.

Project: City walk Project

Budget: 2.5 billion Dirham

Client: MERAAS

• Managed three buildings in the exclusive MERAAS luxury community, overseeing finishing work (block, plaster, tile, parquet, false ceiling, etc.
• Directed work including swimming pools and facade work progress.
• Coordinated the full project handover to MERAAS, ensuring smooth snagging, handing over, and D.L.P works.

Recognized with the Shield Award for achieving 15 million safe man-hours from the safety department upon the successful completion of City Walk.

Project: Mall of Egypt

Client : Majid Al Futtaim

Overseeing construction of the mall building:

1.Executed diverse civil engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.

2.Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, managed construction activities, and maintained quality standards.

3.Supervising and coordinating underground services and concrete operations throughout the entire mall site.

Junior Site Engineer for the State Security Building project (Hurghada Branch):

1.Responsible for overseeing and implementing finishing works.

2.Contribute to seamless construction activities, ensuring quality standards and project timelines are met.

• Oversaw the execution of 20 residential buildings as a Junior Site Engineer within a residential project.
• 1.Supervised construction activities, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications and maintaining high quality standards.
• 2.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project progression.

As a Lab Engineer at a Ready-Mix Concrete plant, I specialized in:

1.Proficiently handling concrete designs, ensuring optimal mixtures.

2.Expertly managing the addition of additives and troubleshooting any related issues.

3.These responsibilities showcased my in-depth knowledge and skills in the field, contributing to the plant’s operational efficiency and quality control.