An accomplished, dedicated and detail-orientated Construction Manager with 15+ solid experience years of working on large-scale Oil and Gas projects who is now responsible for successful implementation of Gazprom Neft Middle East, B.V. Garmian oilfield development. As a team manager of delighted engineers and supervisors I have managed to upgrade oil field infrastructure enabling oilfield output to increase from 10 to 35 kbbl/day within 15 months. Effectively combining strong project management skills, technical expertise and planning capabilities to successfully deliver multiple projects in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Versatile and adaptable, possessing extensive Middle Eastern managerial experience and thriving in fast-paced, multi-cultural work environments. Committed to achieving demanding targets, deadlines and business objectives whilst remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of work and service to internal customers. Resilient to pressure, with an analytical and methodical approach to solving complex engineering issues. A motivational and inspirational manager, capable of empowering and developing subordinated individuals, enabling them to fulfil their potential. Further areas of expertise include: - Overall multi-disciplinary project management (PMBOK, Agile), planning and scheduling (Primavera, CPM); - Work scope technical appraisals, conceptual sub-project designing and budgeting support; - Engineering vs construction change management, field re-engineering and problem solving; - Cost control against budget, assist valuation, claims and payments support; - Technical pre-/qualification of bidders, EPC contracting and follow-up; - Consultancy on QA/QC system establishing, as-built deliverables assessment; - Mechanical completion certification and supporting start up processes and handover.

Playing a pivotal role as Export Pipeline Construction Supervisor, responsible for the completion of a 165km main oil pipeline project of 200m USD, including pipeline tie-in infrastructure (connection to strategic Iraqi pipeline at south), tank farm development (300m USD), water intake facilities and trunk water pipeline development (100m USD) Managing and overseeing the daily work of contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring that all work performed is completed to set timescales, quality standards and within tight budgets Responsible for organising and heading up weekly site meetings, approving monthly project progress reports and payments to contractors and reporting daily to the Line Manager on project delivery Ensuring that the scope of the project work is fully maintained whilst helping and supporting with aspects of change management and offering viable options and solutions to complex engineering issues Managing and coordinating 2 Mott MacDonald Quality Inspector Supervisors from India in addition to personally performing quality control in order to comply with strict project requirements Additionally accountable for accurately maintaining as-built documentation for all stages of the project

Instrumental in the successful completion of various construction projects within the Royal Bank of Scotland’s expansion plans including a new HQ office and engineering infrastructure re-design Responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time, to the required quality standards and within set budgets, continuously developing and monitoring robust cost and control programs Developing EPC contracts and tender documentation whilst acting as the intermediary between technical staff and banking management, allowing for a clear understanding of needs and expectations Solely accountable for offering design expertise and final approval on drawings and technical solutions put forward by vendors in addition to acting as Field Supervisor for vendors working on site Carefully supervising all on-site project progression and providing weekly/monthly and ad-hoc reports to the senior management board

Working on a 120km crude oil pipeline project with responsibility for supervising contractors, ensuring that they fully comply with all design solutions and adopted quality procedures Organising, monitoring and performing daily operational processes such as undertaking site meetings, maintaining as-built documentation and overseeing manpower, material and equipment supplies Conducting routine quality control and acceptance of pipe-welding, non-destructive testing, coating and lowering of pipeline, civil works at pipeline spread, pump station and the Rostoshi loading terminal Approving all monthly payment certificates by the client in addition to providing daily construction and project progress reports to senior management

Fully accountable for performing daily field quality control and acceptance of pipe welding, non-destructive testing, coating and lowering, pipe hydro-testing, civil works, pipeline power supply and communications facilities as well as the Kenkiyak head pump station tank erection Solely responsible for approving monthly project progress reports, coordinating international quality inspectors and ensuring full compliance with project solutions and strict quality control procedures

Quality inspecting drilling equipment with dye-penetrant, magnetic particles, electromagnet and ultrasonic inspection

Engineering, construction, operation of oil/gas pipelines & facilities, Mechanical Engineer

International Relations, Political Sciences