About Me

  • Proactive team player with 25 years of experience in Facility Management, Civil Engineering practices, Structural Analysis and Design, Project Planning/Scheduling, Execution, Control and Close-out.
  • Outstanding performance in project coordination, time management and providing financial projections such as budget, expenditures, actual versus planned costs and technical reports.
  • Skillful in managing and executing reinforcement, commercial, industrial and residential buildings projects in which all requirements were met through finishing the projects within the planned time, budget and quality.
  • Excellent experience in Bank specifications and Branches interior and exterior luxuries design as per the Bank C.I (corporate identity).
  • Quick learner and highly adaptive to change.
  • High level of integrity and a high sense of ethics.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all organizational levels of diverse cultural background. Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, innovative problem solving and organizational skills.

Contact Details

  • Makkah Street, Hawalli
  • 30000, Kuwait
  • hussein.abouhamad@gmail.com
  • hussein@abouhamad.net
  • +(965)9988-1843 whatsapp
  • +(965)6618-1959

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Education

Master of Applied Science – Industrial & Civil Engineering

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering• 1996

Bachelor of Applied Science- Civil Engineering

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering• 1994

Certificate in Teaching Russian as Foreign Language

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering• 1994

Work

Manager Maintenance - Facility Management

Boubyan National Real Estate Service Co.• 2015 - 2021
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  • Set long-term business objectives and develop strategies to meet those objectives; introducing innovative and cost effective engineering and general maintenance processes.
  • Plan and develop action plan for renovation and maintenance of all the buildings under the company’s possession.
  • Supervise and control all renovation and maintenance activities including approval of designs, layout, equipment installation and decor in line with approved policies and budgetary regulations.
  • Manage and oversee the daily work activities of maintenance technician to ensure all maintenance request and work order being met and being completed within agreed period.
  • Manage and oversee the work of third party contractors (service contracts) to ensure all agreed standards and contracts terms and conditions are being met.
  • Manage and oversee the work of service contractors to ensure all agreed work and standards and quality are being met and being completed within agreed time-frame.
  • Ensure all necessary government licenses and permits are obtained / renewed formally for, fire and safety for the buildings under the company’s possession.
  • Implement a proper maintenance system and ensure that the general maintenance schedules are strictly followed.
  • Use Oracle system to approve work orders and receive properties.
  • Monitor and insure that Oracle system is followed by all Boubyan bank and Maintenance staff.
  • Develop appropriate tools and system to ensure quality control and regular sight audit to ensure the services offered by the department are of high standards.
  • Ensure that the maintenance contracts are signed with companies that meet international standards and conduct random checks to ensure their operating methods are fool-proof and meet company’s stated standards.
  • Organize the department's functions with proper staff and infrastructure to provide quality and timely services and support.
  • Troubleshoot, highlight and assist in development of effective operational strategies.
  • Perform a variety of tasks within the general scope of the job and others that may be assigned by the management.
  • Prepare an annual forecasted budgetary plan for the buildings and properties of the bank under the company’s possession and custody.
  • Prepare the departmental annual budgetary plan considering new properties to come under the custody of the company possession.
  • Prepare and set forth the annual departmental objective considering and in line with company objective.
  • Liaise with Deferent Departments (Engineering Services Dept., Business Continuity Management Planning Department , Marketing, Direct Banking Channels Department ATM –services, IT Dept.)

Senior Engineer – General Services Department

Boubyan Bank• 2005 - 2015
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  • Performing a Project Manager role on medium to large projects
  • Manage multiple projects effectively, possesses excellent planning and organizational skills
  • In-house, Designed and constructed a training center at Darwaza location with professional Auditorium and IT training rooms with a cost of 30% less than market price as follows:
    • Auditorium with 45 theater seats with anti-panic table, brushed steel down light and sound sys,2 step lighted stage, air-conditioned LCD place.
    • Computer training room with 28 desks with wire management, LCD, projector and motorized screen.
    • Conference room with 30 seats, LCD, dimming light sys, Air refreshing sys, sound isolator system partitions and doors.
    • Cafeteria with decorative wooden walls and furniture selection.
    • Designed & Execute Privet Banking Branch.
    • Architectural façade made of cherry wood and Glass.
    • Designed & Execute Vault rooms. (Specs as per the CBK (Central Bank of Kuwait)
  • In-house, Designed and constructed a Privet Banking Branch Extension with a luxurious finish with a cost of 20% less than market price.
  • Defined required specs for civil works such as, Ceiling, floor, walls finishes, vault room, ATM room requirements, Server room.
  • Review and study Security & CCTV& Intrusion Alarm system and define the appropriate devices for each Bank Branch such as (cameras type, motion detectors, Glass Break, panic Button, DVRs, door contact, Door magmatic lock…etc.).
  • Apply specification for the ATM room as per the NCR requirements
  • Apply specification for the Bank Exterior Signage as per the ( C.I.) corporate identity of the Bank. .
  • Defined required specs and site preparation (conduits) for Queuing System and deal with the approved company
  • Defined required specs and site preparation (conduits) for Rate Board.
  • Manage and oversee the provision of support services including Electrical, Civil, Maintenance, Security and Queuing System at new Branches.
  • Review assessment of requirements for the foundations building in terms of refurbishment, repairs and interiors based on approved policies, estimate project budget and timelines.
  • Evaluate and choose the most suitable from the identified contractors ensuring their qualification to handle Civil, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Security & Queuing System, plumbing jobs and interiors refurbishment at the rented Branch, explain Bank’s requirements and quality standards in detail and negotiate terms of agreement.
  • Contact and follow up assigned contractors ( carpenters –for wooden works ,painters , GebsomBoard – ceiling &wall partitions, Flooring –marble works; A/C ducting works ; electrical works; firefighting and fire alarm (sprinkler sys. & smoke detection )
  • Prepare and review contracts for the new projects using Oracle application for Project costing, and prepare the budget using the same.
  • Review contractors work from time to time to ensure that all applicable policies have been followed and quality standards are adhered.
  • Identify agencies to handle provision and maintenance of all Branches and office equipment and services such as Roll shutter, Sliding doors, photocopiers etc., negotiate agreements and service quality agreements.
  • Directing and managing the Engineering & Maintenance function, ensuring availability of key staff and resources such as recruiting, training, dedicated equipment, etc.
  • Establishing Operations policies & procedures for the function across all Branches.
  • Reviewing and consolidating budgets and business plans in coordination with and support other departments.
  • Defining relevant strategic guidelines for matters such as outsourcing vs. internal services, local vs. etc.
  • Ensuring that definition of Engineering and Maintenance policies, procedure and standards such as service level, outsourcing decisions, program management of external contractors, etc. is precise and closely coordinated for each project.
  • Facilitating and coordinating with other functions in the Bank and ensuring that E&M needs and requirements are provided for and complied with.
  • Approving the expensing of established/standard budget and cost for new refurbishments and branch construction
  • Leading negotiations with local suppliers and giving final approval for projects and local contracts.
  • Supervising and approving management of claims, cost control and project timelines on new construction/ maintenance services.
  • Selecting and approving suppliers and contractors for Engineering and Maintenance.

Ministry Representative – Project Engineer

Ministry of Education, Property Maintenance Department, Kuwait • May.2005 - Oct.2005 / Feb.1999 - Jun.2000
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  • Review and study the received complain from school departments and make a site visit to implement each case study
  • Prepare work order according to the special specifications and price list.
  • Engineering support and assessment of the situation for schools and prepare necessary corrective and preventive maintenance plans.
  • Prepare, supervise and follow up the implementation of specialized contracts (building construction system precast concrete, insulation works, Laboratories, exterior paving, maintenance of swimming pools, elevators and automated gates and pumps)
  • Study and evaluate bids from contractors and give recommendation to the upper management.
  • Prepare all payments for maintenance companies.

Project Manager - Space Frame Division.

The World of the Future Co. Kuwait • Apr. 2002 - May.2005
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  • Closed existing slab opening using welded steel structure, (I & H) beams with appropriate heavy-duty anchors.
  • Conducted steel structure inspection and testes on site welded plates, Gusset plates, Base plates, stiffeners , I and H Beams using liquid penetrate test from Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co (HEISCO).
  • Defined task breakdown; assigned resources; prepared schedules ; supervised assigned personnel; prepared progress reports and revised plans as appropriate

Self Employed

• May. 2001 - Mar. 2002
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  • Supervised and refurbished several construction projects for residential and commercial buildings, Lebanon.

Production Staff Member

JDS Uniphase, Production Support Equipment Service Department. Ottawa, Canada• Sept 2000 - Apr 2001
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  • Analyzing devices and proposing mechanical design changes to improve its operation.
  • Implementing mechanical changes on prototype devices.
  • Assembling and testing 3-axis based jigs and center piece holders for fiber optics devices.
  • Jig packaging analysis and design.
  • Building different types of arms using specific procedures.
  • Soldering arms on appropriate jigs.
  • Polishing fiber optics tubes and mentoring and training junior assemblers.

Civil Construction Engineer

Al-Ahmadiah Contracting &Trading Company. Kuwait • Sep 1996 – Feb 1999
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  • Worked at Water Front project , which is located in an eastern area of Kuwait City, is 2.4 kilometers long on the Arabian Gulf coast and covers an area of 282,000 square meters and includes a festive market and marine, marina with a capacity of 350 boats. It also has a fish market, a fishermen's diwaniyah, a popular café, a health club, a cinema complex, public facilities and parking. The project was launched in 1994 and the total cost of the project was KD 32,000,000
  • Supervised building construction process ensuring adherence to building construction code and monitored building construction schedules and material consumption. Supervised the execution of vehicle parking lots curbstone construction.
  • Conducted building-material inspection and quality control tests on large construction projects using American Society for Testing and Material standards (ASTM).
  • Trained prospective civil engineers from Kuwait University on the application of building construction.
  • Coordinated between architecture, structure and electro-mechanical services and made the necessary modifications on AutoCAD and at site.


Certifications

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Certification - Introduction

LinkedIn Learning, 1000W Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. • Mar 7, 2021

Autodesk Revit Structure Certified Professional

Certificate of Completion • Feb 23, 2021

CBK-Requirements –
AML Anti-money Laundering
&
CFT Crime Finance Terrorism
Training

Certificate of Completion • 2019

Project Management Essentials

Certification of Participation • Sep(29-30), 2019

Autodesk Revit Architecture

Certificate of Completion • Jan 7, 2017

Management Boot Camp.

Certificate of Completion • 2016

Real Estate Evaluation and Appraisal

Certificate of Participation • Oct(21-22), 2015

Project Management Professional Training (PMP Certificate)

PMP Certificate - AMIDEAST, Kuwait, PMBook 4th Edition. • May(9-20), 2010

Negotiating and Rectifications Contracts

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science - Kuwait • Nov(16-19), 2008



Affiliations

Order Of Engineers and Architects - Beirut

• 2012

Assessment from International Credential Assessment Service of Canada.

• 2000

Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers

• 1997

Appreciation

Outstanding Efforts, and Extraordinary Services and Dedication to Expedite the Amendments to the DATA CENTER BOUBYAN BANK

Boubyan National - Appreciation for Outstanding Efforts • 2018

Outstanding Efforts, and Extraordinary Service and Dedication to BOUBYAN NATIONAL

Boubyan National - Appreciation for Outstanding Efforts • 2018

Achievement of Customer Visit Management System

Boubyan Bank - Certificate of Achievement • 2014

Preparation for the Ordinary General Assembly

Boubyan Bank - Certification of Appreciation • Mat 26, 2013

Cash Deposit Automation Project

Boubyan Bank - Certificate of Appreciation • May 2012

Kuwait University- Engineering Training

Kuwait University - Certificate of Appreciation • May 1998

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