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Here's how you can navigate questions about handling pressure in a construction interview.
In interview's glare, where questions arise, Speak of pressure with truth, let not words disguise. Tell of deadlines met with steady, calm grace, How in chaos you find a resolute pace. Share tales of projects, where tension was high, Yet with focus and teamwork, goals soared to the sky. Speak of planning and foresight, your steady guide, In the storm of demands, how you never subside. Explain how challenges fuel your resolve, How through pressure, your skills do evolve. In construction’s arena, where pressures are known, You stand as a pillar, in strength you have grown.
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Here's how you can balance delegation while maintaining accountability for construction project outcomes.
In construction's realm, where great plans are laid, Delegation's art must skillfully be played. With trust, assign tasks to each skilled hand, Yet bear the weight, as leader of the land. Balance the scales with clarity and care, Set clear the goals, let no detail ensnare. Monitor progress, stay vigilant, yet free, Guide with wisdom, where all can see. Hold accountability close to your chest, For outcomes rest on your leadership's best. In unity and trust, the project shall rise, A testament to balance, beneath the skies.
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Here's how you can effectively manage emotions in a customer service role
In the realm of service, where emotions collide, Stay calm and collected, let patience be your guide. Listen with kindness, let empathy flow, In the heart of each moment, let understanding grow. With a smile and a breath, keep stress at bay, Self-care is vital, make time for your day. Lean on your team, let their strength be your own, In the world of service, you’re never alone.
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أتشرف بتكريمي من قبل شركة البحر الاحمر الدولية كوني التحقت وكنت جزء ممن وضعوا اسس و بدايات هذا الحدث الاكبر. قد مضت اكثر من ست سنوات على انضمامي،…
أتشرف بتكريمي من قبل شركة البحر الاحمر الدولية كوني التحقت وكنت جزء ممن وضعوا اسس و بدايات هذا الحدث الاكبر. قد مضت اكثر من ست سنوات على انضمامي،…
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Experience
Education
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University of Toronto
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Project Management/Leading Projects/Program & Portfolio/Managing International Projects
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer at the OAA information booth for IIDEX Canada 2012
Ontario Association of Architects
- Present 12 years 4 months
Education
Opportunity to facilitate public / construction Industry and students of architecture about the ins-and-outs of becoming an architect as well as the programs and services offered by the OAA.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Parade /Marshal Volunteer
Pan Am games 2015 Canada
- Present 10 years
Arts and Culture
Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Parade /Marshal Volunteer
Publications
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ATTITUDE "a day to start with"
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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company (Society)... a Mosque (Faith)... a home(Relations). The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will…
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company (Society)... a Mosque (Faith)... a home(Relations). The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.
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TRUST "Role in our life"
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• Reliability
• Truthfulness
• Follow-through
Trust is a word that always has been and continues to be at the very basis of human communication. We trust that when we drink water from the faucet it is not laced with arsenic. We trust that our institutions will reflect the dialogue they expound. National publications frequently list trust as one of the key components that employers and employees are looking for in each other. Our front-page headlines question trust in our…• Reliability
• Truthfulness
• Follow-through
Trust is a word that always has been and continues to be at the very basis of human communication. We trust that when we drink water from the faucet it is not laced with arsenic. We trust that our institutions will reflect the dialogue they expound. National publications frequently list trust as one of the key components that employers and employees are looking for in each other. Our front-page headlines question trust in our political representatives, our major corporations, and our religious organizations. Why this questioning of an age-old idea? -
Future of education
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The bright hope for the future is that our emerging information society requires true education. In this brave new world one has to really know and understand. Getting 60% right answers is no longer good enough and will get you fired not promoted. And - never will one confront the possibility of having to decide which one of five answers is the correct one. You have to know and understand, really know. And - you must continue to know throughout your life and mostly educate yourself and you…
The bright hope for the future is that our emerging information society requires true education. In this brave new world one has to really know and understand. Getting 60% right answers is no longer good enough and will get you fired not promoted. And - never will one confront the possibility of having to decide which one of five answers is the correct one. You have to know and understand, really know. And - you must continue to know throughout your life and mostly educate yourself and you cannot get away with faking it, cheating or simply getting by.
Courses
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Architecture Seminar
ARCH-4204
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Architecture design
ARCH-5101
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Building Services
ARCH-3203
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Computer Applications
ARCH-2206
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Design Process
FNDN-1203
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Drafting
FNDN-1202
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Drawing
FNDN-1201
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Environmental Psychology
ARCH-4202
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Foundations of Project Management
1860
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Freehand Drawing
ARCH-2204
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History of Art
FNDN-1206
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History of Art and Architecture
ARCH-4205
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Landscaping
ARCH-4102
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Leading Projects in Organizations
1952
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Managing International Projects
2236
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Materials and Building Construction
ARCH-3102
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Professional Practice
ARCH-5103
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Program & Portfolio Management
2235
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Project Management
ARCH-5104
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Research Methodology
ARCH-3202
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Sculpture
FNDN-1204
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Sustainable Systems
ARCH-3206
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Theory of Structure
ARCH-2203
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Urban Planning
ARCH-4203
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introduction to Arts
FNDN-1207
Projects
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Nissan Woodbine - Etobicoke , Ontario. Canada
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Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, as per project DCD (Design Criteria Document)
• Gathered project constraints and assumptions, coordinated with all high-level stake holders, Defined high level scope and perform project assessment. Identified project risks and their remedies.
• Presented revised project plan to stakeholders, developed project schedule, budget and other integration plans; developed WBS; redefined scope and…Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, as per project DCD (Design Criteria Document)
• Gathered project constraints and assumptions, coordinated with all high-level stake holders, Defined high level scope and perform project assessment. Identified project risks and their remedies.
• Presented revised project plan to stakeholders, developed project schedule, budget and other integration plans; developed WBS; redefined scope and prepared project plan.
• Communicated with stakeholders; Implemented approved changes; Executed tasks defined in the project plan; ensured exact execution of the plan in adherence to quality and scope planning. Also perform conflict resolution. Obtained and managed resources.
• Assessed results of corrective action; Ensured quality standards are met; Managed changes to scope, schedule, and budget; maintaining risk register and keeping an eye on vendor that he is adhering to his contract. Measured project performance
• Archived documents; Measured customer satisfaction; Obtained administrative closure; Documented lessons learned; Obtained final acceptance of deliverables. updating organization process assets
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Aren’t we Naughty - Etobicoke-Ontario. Canada
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Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget with quality finish.
• Reviewed project drawings, developed scope of work. Preformed WBS. Requested and analyzed quotes from sub trades, Obtained approvals. Issued work orders.
• Developed project schedule. Executed action plan. Procured material and machinery. Approved shop drawings. Obtained project time lines / schedule from sub trade. Developed team…Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget with quality finish.
• Reviewed project drawings, developed scope of work. Preformed WBS. Requested and analyzed quotes from sub trades, Obtained approvals. Issued work orders.
• Developed project schedule. Executed action plan. Procured material and machinery. Approved shop drawings. Obtained project time lines / schedule from sub trade. Developed team schedules.
• Executed tasks defined in the project plan. Obtained resources through procurement plan. Communicated with stakeholders. Analyzed and approved project change notices. Obtained approvals from client.
• Continually monitored price and availability of material / resources. Maintained project inventory. Updated project files. Monitored site progress and measured staff performances.
• Obtained client/ customer feed back. Documented lesson learned. Cleared all project invoices and payables. Obtained closing documents. Archived project documents. Obtained project acceptance from the client.
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Forever-21 , Dufferin Mall , Toronto, Ontario. Canada
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Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget. Project hand over / transfer to Interior fit out General contractor.
• Drafted WBS to develop scope for the Sub trades to acquire quotes. Drafted project scope, obtained approval from the client, developed project schedule and project plan. Identified project risk to all concerned stakeholders. Issued work orders.
• Develop management plan, budget plan and procurement plan.…Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget. Project hand over / transfer to Interior fit out General contractor.
• Drafted WBS to develop scope for the Sub trades to acquire quotes. Drafted project scope, obtained approval from the client, developed project schedule and project plan. Identified project risk to all concerned stakeholders. Issued work orders.
• Develop management plan, budget plan and procurement plan. Worked closely with all sub trades to study inter relationship with other sub trades to identify overlapping of scope. Identified lack of project details and acquired further details to minimize change requests in future. Controlled schedule to avoid any lose of time during construction. Procured material and machinery. Approved shop drawings
• Preformed day to day communication with potential stakeholder. Executed tasks defined in the project plan. Obtained resources through procurement plan. Implemented approved changes on site. Recorded all communication and executed changes. Recorded all communication and executed changes
• Monitored and assessed results of corrective actions / approved changes. Delivered status report. Updated project files. Monitored site progress. Ensured quality standards are met. Monitored and measured staff performances. Managed changes to scope, schedule and budget.
• Archived day to day activity. Cleared all project invoicing and billing to sub trades and client as per contracts. Received Sign off project acceptance from the client. Documented lesson learned.
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DELMONTE-Oshawa-Ontario- Canada
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Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, with CFIA approved quality.
• Drafted project scope, assumptions and constraints. Developed / obtained project quote. Presented quote to the stakeholder for approval. Identified risks and provided their possible remedies.
• Presented construction plan to the client and stakeholders. Developed construction schedule. Participated in WBS with sub trades to avoid any “Extras-…Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, with CFIA approved quality.
• Drafted project scope, assumptions and constraints. Developed / obtained project quote. Presented quote to the stakeholder for approval. Identified risks and provided their possible remedies.
• Presented construction plan to the client and stakeholders. Developed construction schedule. Participated in WBS with sub trades to avoid any “Extras- Change orders” at later stage. Coordinated on site with staff and sub trades, Developed RAM (responsibility Assignment Matrix). Obtained project plan approval.
• Coordinated with stakeholders, preformed procurement of material and machinery. Executed action plan. Obtained and manage resources on site as per site requirement and project plan.
• Delivered status report. Provided vendor management. Managed changes to scope, schedule and budget.
• Commissioned all installed utilities. Invoicing and billing to sub trades and client. Formalized and obtained final acceptance of project from the City Inspection Department. Received Sign off project acceptance from the client. Documented lesson learned and shared with the project team.
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KAUST PROJECT
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KAUST’s new campus is Saudi Arabia’s first LEED-certified project, earning LEED Platinum. In addition, it is the largest certified project of its kind in the world to date, as a 496 000 square metre project.
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ATLANTIS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ACCOMMODATION (AMSA)
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A Residential Project of app 1,300,000 sq ft to accommodate 4500 staff of the Atalantis the Palm Hotel.
The project compromise of 4 buildings (B+G+10-16 Floors)
Total project cost is $ 230 MOther creatorsSee project -
BEACONHOUSE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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Concept closely follows the philosophy of a modern, dynamic & futuristic university. Conceived as a pedestrian campus. An environmental friendly campus surrounded by foliage and green landscaped areas. The form of the building takes its shape from the orientation towards sun and semi surrounded multileveled intimate open spaces. The building forms are robust and drive their language from the séance of dynamics and movement in the plan. Working with both conservative and dynamic forms, robust…
Concept closely follows the philosophy of a modern, dynamic & futuristic university. Conceived as a pedestrian campus. An environmental friendly campus surrounded by foliage and green landscaped areas. The form of the building takes its shape from the orientation towards sun and semi surrounded multileveled intimate open spaces. The building forms are robust and drive their language from the séance of dynamics and movement in the plan. Working with both conservative and dynamic forms, robust with light, traditional with futuristic, strike the delicate balance required for appropriate architecture. The attempt was to capture architectural sensitivity to our economy, climate, culture, materials and location.
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Languages
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Arabic
Limited working proficiency
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Urdu
Native or bilingual proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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PMI-Lakeshore, Ontario Chapter
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