Nabil Qadan
Design Manager
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Nabil has over 15 years of comprehensive experience gained in the field of Design & Construction Management, working in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, within top tier construction companies, engaged in large scale projects in Rail, infrastructure projects.
Nabil is an experienced Engineering manager has a progressing career from developing design schemes for roads and highways to successfully managing design for various road and infrastructure projects, with a strong commercial and engineering background, able to manage client's expectations while safeguarding commercial aspects of the project.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Technical Director
Etihad Rail [CRCC-GTGC JV]
Dubai, UAE
10.2019 - Current
- Led Contractor's in house design team and design consultant throughout project life cycle .
- Managed 25 employees, communicating effectively in-house and with external stakeholders for smooth project running.
- Led contractor's team in all Technical meetings with Major Authorities i.e. Road Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Electricity and water Authority (DEWA) and Project Stakeholder i.e. Nakheel, Dubai Investment Park (DIP), Dubai Holding .
- Coordinated designs across disciplines - roads, utilities, structures (bridges & underpasses)& earthworks and ensured best optimized design submitted and approved .
- Reviewed contract conditions and ensured design compliance with requirements.
- Prepared presentations on project designs and technical issues to Engineer(Jacobs) , Client (Etihad Rail) and project stakeholders.
- Managed design consultant team to deliver fully coordinated design packages .
- Reviewed designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions.
- Lead Design Reviews with approval and acceptance bodies CAT III, 3rd party check to RTA existing structure
- Coordinated design requirement with system assurance, interface & relevant stakeholder.
- Managed design on daily basis and tracking progress regularly.
- Supported commercial team in writing letters related to technical issues.
Design/Technical Manager
Dubai Metro [Acciona]
Dubai, UAE
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Led contractor Design/Technical department for roads and utilities of Route 2020 project.
- Setup strategy for design /NOC submissions with Engineer and RTA TRA.
- Managed preparation of integrated design packages including all elements (roads, utilities, landscape, station context plan (800m), advertisement, Emergency egress points, viaduct & stations).
- Managed design /Technical interface with construction team to ensure site progress remains uninterrupted.
- Subcontractor Management - Technical Submittal (Shop drawings, Material Submittal, PQ, Method statement, RFQ, RFIs, FCRs, Etc.).
- Design and obtain approvals on temporary traffic management to allow construction of various project assets (Stations, Entrance pods, viaduct piles, piers, pier caps, permanent roads/utilities, etc.).
- Represented design department whenever necessary at internal and external meetings, to be focal point of contact within other departments.
- Contract Administration - Drafted letters related to betterment works, respond to engineer and design consultant letters, provided technical support and chronology of events to contract department in preparing claims whenever necessary.
- Stakeholder management - Conducted regular meeting with relevant stakeholders to understand their requirement and take their input to design, manage their expectation within scope of works
- Prepared detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments.
- Optimization of design: Conducted regular workshops with designers, construction team to review designs and to ensure most cost-effective design is being produced and submitted, look for value engineering opportunities.
- Supported NOC team in obtaining e-NOC approval by meeting with authorities, explaining designs and answering queries, preparing sketches and presentations, as necessary.
- Prepared regular status reports on status of design to the Management, Engineer & client.
Engineering Manager
Kier Dubai LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Designated as Team Leader, tasked to supervise and monitor the engineering works of Main Infrastructure Development & Utilities Networks; including Roads & Hardscape, Storm water Drainage, Potable Water, Irrigation, Sewer, Street Lightings & telecom., sub-stations, and other Civil work & Infrastructure facilities;
- Managed the project NOC's process, including drawings preparation, application submission, conducting regular meetings with all concerned Authorities (RTA, DM, DEWA, DCD, Etc...). Promptly followed up on comments and concerns raised by authorities, liaised with consultant, client to ensure closing and timely issuance of NOCs.
- Plan, design and implementation diversion of traffic on project, considering road capacity, Traffic volumes and movements and work area requirements, in accordance with Geometric Design Manual for Dubai Roads (WZTM), Roadside Design Guide for Dubai, Traffic Control Devices Manual and project requirements.
- Liaised with RTA various departments (Traffic engineering, Traffic safety, Road design and planning, R.O.W and traffic service section, in order to obtain approval on traffic diversions.
- Liaised with RTA inspection department /Traffic service section and local police for pre-opening inspection of Traffic diversions to live traffic.
- Provided inputs and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, and technical engineers working on project.
- Managed variation / change of Scope, Bill of Quantities and drawings as required.
- Managed preparation of workshop drawings, material submittals, method statements and other technical submittals.
- Identified problems, coordinated with engineering/construction team to resolve it.
- Involved in project close out, punch list, O&M manuals, handover of works to authorities.
Senior Project Engineer
Overseas AST
Dubai, UAE
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported Project Manager in all technical aspects in several civil infrastructure projects
- Coordinated and controlled design submittals for Engineer review and approval.
- Liaised with Local Government Authorities such as Trakhees, RTA, DM and attended technical meetings for NOC's approvals.
- Prepared reports of status of approvals, procedures and requirements relevant to issuance of approvals, NOC's and buildings permits.
- Reviewed technical submission of materials and ensured its compliance with project specifications.
- Supervised preparation of full detailed shop drawings required to execute project.
- Monitored Subcontractor's, subconsultant performance.
- Prepared method statements for all project activities.
- Participated in take-offs for concrete, asphalt, earthwork and utilities as required.
- Maintained "As-built" documents. Complies close-out requirements including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties .
Project Engineer
Target Engineering Construction Company
Dubai, UAE
06.2006 - 03.2014
- Day-to-day management of site, including supervising and monitoring site labor force and Subcontractors.
- Prepared site reports, designs and drawings.
- Resolved technical difficulties and other problems as they arise.
- Monitored subcontractor's activities to ensure Quality of work.
- Prepared sketches/drawings, Method statement to obtain NOC from authorities.
- Responsible for obtaining required NOCs and approvals from relevant Local Authorities pertaining to Major Project's execution.
- Participated in most coordination meetings with relevant Local Authorities and provided feedback to project team..
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot – Watt University
Dubai 06.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Jordan University of Science And Technology
JordanSkills
Computer skills
Technical Design Review
Project Management
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
3D modeling
Client and stakeholder relations
Projects List
- Etihad Rail – Package C [Project Value: AED 1.9B]
- Dubai Metro - Route 2020 [Project Value: AED 10.1B]
- Al Khawaneej Community Roads, Infrastructure & Landscape Works [Project Value: AED 75M]
- Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk [Project Value: AED 151M]
- Chilled Water Piping Networks at the Madinat Jumeirah 4 TECOM A Phase1 & 2 District cooling project [Project Value: AED 74M]
- SARB –Package 7 –Early Civil Works [Project Value: AED 342M]
- Ras Abu Fontas (Raf –A2) Desalination Project -Pumping Station [Project Value: AED 154M]
- Construction of Sea Arm for Export Jetty (RRE-7) [Project Value: AED 68M]
- Sea Water Intake3-Phase II(SWI3) -Pumping Station [Project Value: AED 362M]
- Shah Gas Development Project Package 2 & 3 Civil & Building Works (SGD) [Project Value: AED 207M]
- Khalifa Mosque Project [Project Value: AED 70M]
- Sea Water System -Ruwais 4th NGL Train Project (NGL4) [Project Value: AED 482M]
- Abu Dhabi Shining Tower [Project Value: AED 550M]
- Baniyas commercial & Residential complex (BBC) [Project Value: AED 600M]
- Power producer and desalination plant (JDL2) [Project Value: AED 63M]
Timeline
Deputy Technical Director
Etihad Rail [CRCC-GTGC JV]
10.2019 - Current
Design/Technical Manager
Dubai Metro [Acciona]
09.2017 - 09.2019
Engineering Manager
Kier Dubai LLC
06.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot – Watt University
06.2015 - 06.2015
Senior Project Engineer
Overseas AST
04.2014 - 06.2016
Project Engineer
Target Engineering Construction Company
06.2006 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Jordan University of Science And Technology