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Mohamed Sharif Mohamed

Dubai

Summary

Seeking a Project Manager role where I can lead and execute large-scale construction projects with a focus on strategic planning, resource management, and cost control. I bring extensive experience in Design-Build projects across residential, industrial, healthcare, commercial, and road reconstruction sectors. As a specialist in the facility licensing department, I have managed end-to-end design and approval processes for healthcare facilities across Dubai, including hospitals, specialty centers, IVF and dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, and polyclinics. My background includes architectural and civil engineering expertise on complex projects, with a strong track record in project scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance with facility guidelines and alignment with client specifications. Proficient in key project management and design tools, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit, I am skilled in budget management, contractor negotiations, and team leadership. My experience spans diverse civil engineering projects of various scales, and my work during the COVID-19 pandemic provided deep insights into designing agile, resilient systems for rapid disaster response. Highly organized and results-driven, I am committed to delivering high-quality, on-time project outcomes that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist

Dubai Health Authority
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw project timelines and coordinated cross-functional teams in the review and approval of facility layouts across Dubai, including large-scale hospitals, specialty hospitals, IVF centers, day surgery centers, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, and polyclinics
  • Managed project scope, ensuring alignment with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) guidelines
  • Provided expert advice on practical, aesthetic, and social aspects of architectural design projects, incorporating DHA guidelines and standards into detailed engineering comments
  • Managed client expectations and facilitated project approvals by reviewing pre-application submittals to outline required adjustments
  • Conducted site inspections pre, during, and post-construction to verify compliance with regulatory standards, managing project milestones to ensure facilities adhered to DHA safety and quality guidelines
  • Led the design and implementation of new standards for PCR laboratory setups during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating with stakeholders to establish rapid response labs that met strict regulatory and safety requirements
  • Directed the creation of criteria for facilities isolating COVID-19 patients
  • Managed project phases and coordinated with medical and engineering teams to set design standards for specialized facilities, including those for cord blood and stem cells
  • Developed and implemented a database to streamline facility requirement tracking, creating a scalable methodology that improved the efficiency of large-scale facility plan reviews
  • Conducted benchmarking exercises to identify improvement opportunities in healthcare facility design policies, providing recommendations that informed policy updates and strategic project planning

Construction Project Manager

City of Edina
06.2013 - 10.2017
  • Managed the design and preparation of construction plans, including road alignments, utility plans, cost estimates, and specifications for city improvement projects, utilizing advanced design software
  • Reviewed contractor change order proposals, led negotiations on contract changes and project durations, and maintained detailed records to ensure project alignment with budget and scope
  • Supported assessment of contractor claims, led the RFP process, and prepared detailed maps, drawings, and legal documents to facilitate project execution and contractor coordination
  • Evaluated existing roadways and infrastructure for repair needs, prepared as-built drawings, and provided recommendations to enhance city infrastructure
  • Provided technical recommendations to the city's Master Plan process, evaluating land use, development plans, and enforcing city policies and zoning regulations

Senior Project Manager

Rochon Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Rochon Corporation is a construction company focusing on General Contracting and Design Build road construction as well as large residential, clinics, schools and commercial building markets
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for project issues, overseeing all project aspects, including budget, schedule, scope, and subcontractor coordination, to ensure client requirements were met
  • Managed bids, change orders, RFIs, submittals, contracts, and subcontractor scopes, ensuring strict adherence to contract terms and conditions
  • Led design/build projects for residential, educational, and commercial buildings, coordinating changes to drawings and maintaining continuous communication between owners, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers
  • Controlled project execution by supervising subcontractors and vendors, monitoring progress, and collaborating with quantity surveyors to track costs
  • Provided structural designs for residential, school, and commercial projects, aligning structural requirements with Rochon Corporation’s quality standards
  • Rochon Corporation is a construction company focusing on General Contracting and Design Build road construction as well as large residential, clinics, schools and commercial building markets

Sr. Engineering Technician

VAA Engineering
08.2007 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: VAA engineering offers a variety of services including civil and structural engineering services primarily to architects as well as a full range of engineering consulting services to agribusiness and industrial partners
  • Responsible for plan layouts, and details specific to CAD standards working directly with engineers and/or project managers
  • Provided direction and distributed work to technicians when necessary
  • Reviewed and revised other Technicians work as required
  • Coordinated with design team members and product vendors
  • Communicated with clients and/or contractors regarding RFI’s and field questions
  • Performed construction phase site observations on job sites, as requested
  • Worked collaboratively with the team to conduct test scenarios and scripts
  • VAA engineering offers a variety of services including civil and structural engineering services primarily to architects as well as a full range of engineering consulting services to agribusiness and industrial partners

Education

Bachelor in Construction Management -

Minnesota State University
Morehead, Minnesota
12.2015

Architectural Technology Associates Degree -

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
05.2012

Skills

  • Project Management Methodologies
  • Healthcare Facility Requirements
  • Regulatory and Licensing Adherence
  • Emerging Technologies
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit Architecture
  • 3D Structures
  • Google Sketch-up
  • Leadership Skills
  • Managing Large-scale Teams
  • Quality assurance
  • Material Listing and Pricing

Timeline

Specialist

Dubai Health Authority
10.2018 - Current

Construction Project Manager

City of Edina
06.2013 - 10.2017

Senior Project Manager

Rochon Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2013

Sr. Engineering Technician

VAA Engineering
08.2007 - 06.2012

Architectural Technology Associates Degree -

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Bachelor in Construction Management -

Minnesota State University
Mohamed Sharif Mohamed