GABRIAL RAKESH DSOUZA
Manama,Bahrain
Summary
- 25+ Years of experience in the Construction Industry out of which 20 Years in GCC.
- Extensive experience in Five Star Hotels, Residential & Commercial Buildings and Luxury Villas.
- Civil Engineering degree from MIT- Manipal, Diploma in Project Planning & Management and an Internship in Advanced Information Technology.
- Possessing CRPEP CAT–A, Engineer’s License in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Red Sea Global
Saudi Arabia, Umluj
05.2023 - Current
- Managing civil and structural works, general builders' pod installations, and landscape packages.
- Coordination with other packages, including marine works and infrastructure.
- Supported comprehensive sitewide logistics management to improve operational efficiency.
- Monitored welfare of asset-managed facilities to promote safety and well-being for all users.
- Conducted environmental management activities.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Planned different phases of construction from start to completion.
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
- Conducted regular on-site inspections to maintain high standards of quality and safety compliance.
- Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
- Reviewed construction plans to guarantee maximum efficiency.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and strategise future actions for project efficiency.
Senior Site Engineer
Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau
Manama
06.2014 - 04.2023
- Part of the project team from Inception to Handover, leading a team of Architects, Engineers, Inspectors and Sub consultants. Reporting to: Associate Director/ Senior Resident Engineer.
- A Bahraini company set itself as a regional leader in the field of Architecture, Planning and Engineering Design and Construction & Project Management services.
Civil Engineer
Bruce Henderson Architects P/L & Nasser A. Saeed Partnership
Dubai, UAE
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Reporting to Head of Civil and Responsible for: To review shop drawings and material submittals to ensure that all the design requirements are met.
- Verify and approve the valuations and variations submitted by the contractors.
- To carryout Inspections from inception to completion level of the construction process.
- To raise Non Compliance Reports in the absence of vital Quality and Safety standards.
- To check & approve As-Built drawings submitted by the contractor.
- To prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Project Manager –Civil
Abu Hatim Co LLC
Sultanate of Oman
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Reporting to General Manager and Responsible for: Lead the Planning Team to prepare programme and to seek approval from Clients and Consultants.
- Guide the Quantity Survey team to prepare the Budget and get the approval from the Top Management.
- Verification of Construction Drawings; coordinating with Consultants in case of any discrepancy or design error. Ensuring that the site team gets approved drawings in time to carryout works as planned.
- Supervise all construction activities. Deploy Men, Material and Machinery as per the approved Program.
- Ensure availability of materials at site within the planned time frame.
- Observe any change of Scope and intimate it to the Management, Clients and Consultants in time and to seek the approval for Variations through the Quantity Survey Team.
- Attending project review meeting with consultants and clients on weekly basis. Review minutes of meeting and take remedial action in case of necessity.
- Compliance of company Quality Assurance procedure and to take corrective and preventive action in case of any Non-Conformance.
- Interaction with HSE officer in resolving HSE issues.
- Preparation & Submission of Monthly Progress report to the top management, consultants and clients.
Project Engineer
Middle East Architects
Manama, Bahrain
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Reporting to Managing Director and Responsible for: Verification of Scope of works & Quantities.
- To prepare Master program for each project and to get the approval by the clients.
- Design verification & submission as per US NAVY requirements & Standards.
- Material selection, approval & submission based on UFC and UFGS standards.
- Coordination with Clients/Contractors/Subcontractors/Material suppliers on regular basis.
- Handling inspections and updating progress report.
- Valuation approval & verification and approval of bills.
- MEA is an Architectural & Civil Engineering consultancy company based in Manama, Bahrain. The company has been nominated as Designer of Record for US Navy Projects.
Civil Inspector
Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Reporting to: Senior Resident Engineer.
- A Bahraini company set itself as a regional leader in the field of Architecture, Planning and Engineering Design and Construction & Project Management services.
Civil Engineer
Royal Boskalis Westminster
08.2006 - 02.2007
- To perform daily/weekly/monthly progress survey to monitor stock piles, excavation, reclamation area and rockwork.
- To update simulation software, execute mass calculations for dredge production and generate production reports by processing field data on daily basis.
- Position monitoring for excavation & reclamation purposes by preparing setting-out list.
- To monitor levels of settlement plates, beacons, rockwork profile and reclamation.
- Carryout Inspections with Consultants and Subcontractors to monitor reclamation, excavation, rockwork, and quay wall works.
- To prepare Dredging & Stonework related drawings.
- To execute quantity Survey related to Dredging and Stone work for tendering purposes.
- To Verify & approve quantities submitted by subcontractors for payment.
- An international group with a leading position in the world market for dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sector.
Civil Engineer
Ace Designs
Mangalore, India
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Along with the projects mentioned below, I have also handled Interior Fit out works of software companies, Contact centres and other office setups.
- Roshan Commercial Centre: (G+4) Commercial complex.
- Mercury Apartments: (G+5) Residential Building with 12 Luxury flats.
- Serenity: (G+13) Residential Building with 75 flats.
- Construction of more than 25 Villas.
- A Real estate & Construction firm located in Mangalore, India. The firm was funding itself to develop Layouts and Buildings for sale.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering [B.E] - Civil Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT ,Manipal)
Manipal, India01-2000
Advanced Internship in Information Technology (AIIT) - Advanced Information Technology
Manipal IT Education
Manipal, India11-2001
Diploma in Project Planning & Management -
CADD CENTRE Training Services
01-2009
Skills
- Project and construction management
- Facility management
- FIDIC contract expertise
- High-quality finishes
- Landscape works
- Structural strengthening
- Steel structures
- Marine works
- Quality assurance and control
- Hydrography and land surveying
- Design coordination
- US Navy specifications compliance
- Health and safety regulations
- Technical writing and reporting
- Valuation techniques
- MSP proficiency
- AutoCAD skills
- Microsoft Office applications
Certification
- Certificate Course in Staad Pro, R & S Engineers, India
- Certificate Course in Primavera, MS-Project & AutoCAD, CADD Centre, India
- Certificate Course in Health & Safety at work, ETS, Bahrain
Personal Information
Passport Number: U0905801
Visa status: Valid Bahrain Visa
SEEKING POSITION AS:
- Sr.Civil Engineer
- Sr.Construction Manager
- Project Manager
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Construction Manager
Red Sea Global
05.2023 - Current
Senior Site Engineer
Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau
06.2014 - 04.2023
Civil Engineer
Bruce Henderson Architects P/L & Nasser A. Saeed Partnership
03.2013 - 05.2014
Project Manager –Civil
Abu Hatim Co LLC
09.2012 - 02.2013
Project Engineer
Middle East Architects
05.2012 - 08.2012
Civil Inspector
Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau
03.2007 - 05.2012
Civil Engineer
Royal Boskalis Westminster
08.2006 - 02.2007
Civil Engineer
Ace Designs
08.2000 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Engineering [B.E] - Civil Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT ,Manipal)
Advanced Internship in Information Technology (AIIT) - Advanced Information Technology
Manipal IT Education
Diploma in Project Planning & Management -
CADD CENTRE Training Services