STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

NOVO Energy Production AB (a part of Volvo Cars AB)

Aug 2023 - present

Senior Contracts Manager (EPC-M)

PROJECTS

NOVO One Gigafactory, Gothenburg (Sweden)

Contract Value: EUR 3,000m

EPCM Contract Management for the construction of NOVO One Battery Factory: a flagship gigafactory enabling the supply of EV batteries for Volvo Cars.

Scope: Management of construction contracts under modified Swedish AB suite (AB 04, ABT 06, ABK 09) frameworks, across a multi-billion SEK industrial development program.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Led the development and implementation of robust commercial and contract management procedures, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals

• Established and executed contract change management frameworks that streamlined processes and mitigated risks across the business

• Post-contract management with AB 04, ABT 06, and ABK 09 contractual frameworks.

• Carried out contract negotiations, securing favourable outcomes for the organisation.

• Provided strategic support to the Legal Department by drafting contracts and amendments, and developing contract templates, and conducting ongoing risk profiling and reviews.

• Proactively identified and communicated contractual risks to key stakeholders, leading the resolution process to protect the business’ interests

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• Established transition from Procurement to Project Management teams via contract handover processes

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• Delivered internal trainings to enhance commercial and contractual awareness of the project management teams

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• Maintained clear and effective contractual correspondence and sustained systematic record keeping

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ASTALDI (WeBuild) – GULERMAK – NRC JV

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

Lead Cost Controller in Tunnels and Senior Contract Administrator

PROJECTS

West Link Project E04 – Haga, Gothenburg (Sweden)

Contract Value: EUR 230m

West Link Project E03 – Kvarnberget, Gothenburg (Sweden)

Contract Value: EUR 85m

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully administered the contract with the Client under ABT 06 form.

• Handled valuation and payments under hybrid pricing principles including fixed-price, re-measurable, and cost-reimbursable payment schemes.

• Revised and enhanced WBS and the budgeting structure in the Rock Tunnel section.

• Carried out project end-of-life cost & value forecasting and identification of risks and opportunities.

• Change management and handling of disruptions & delays in accordance with ABT 06.

• Initiated troubleshooting meetings with the Client and resolved significant backlog of contractual disputes in the interest of the company.

• Led the preparation and presentation of monthly contract department reporting to stakeholders.

• Have successfully handled major backlog of variations (ÄTA), disputed invoices.

Al Futtaim Construction

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

Commercial Manager

PROJECTS

Dubai Expo Mall, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contract Value: Dhs. 160m (EUR 36m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Led the commercial team, overcoming significant barriers on budget and time.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive cost management structure.

• Handled valuation and payments under hybrid pricing principles including fixed-price, re-measurable, and cost-reimbursable payment schemes.

• Developed and validated the budget to build ensuring accuracy.

• Conducted periodic project end-of-life forecasting, identifying key risks and opportunities for strategic decision-making.

• Led the change management processes including identification of changes, preparation and finalisation of claims for additional payments and time extensions.

• Maintained financial control over the project including month-end financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate valuation of works and payments, assuring sustainable cash flow.

• Prepared and presented detailed cost v value and cost v budget reports to the board, providing critical insights for executive-level evaluation and decision-making.

• Monitored the monthly reports with regular updates on the project end-of-life forecast to ensure delivery of the project within the budget, in time, and with the required quality.

• Supported subcontract procurement with scope identification, strategic contract drafting, and effective risk mitigation to prevent scope and liability gaps.

Al Naboodah Construction Co LLC

Mar 2017 - Apr 2021

Commercial Lead

PROJECTS

flydubai New Headquarters, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contract Value: Dhs. 448m (EUR 100m)

Police, Fire Station, and Ambulance Point at Expo 2020, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contract Value: Dhs. 51m (EUR 11,5m)

City Centre Mirdif Car Park Expansion, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contract Value: Dhs. 255m (EUR 57m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully administered amended FIDIC 1999 Red Book and FIDIC 1987 4th Ed. main contracts contract with the clients.

• Direct involvement in procurement processes in scope identification, commercial terms, and utilization of the budget.

• Maintained project financial control including month-end statements, timely and accurate valuation of works, and assuring sustainable cash flow.

• Prepared and pursued claims for additional payment and time extensions.

• Resolved exhaustive contractual disputes on variation claims pertaining their admissibility and implications.

• Prepared and presented for the evaluation of the board the monthly cost - value reconciliations (CVR).

• Had monitored the monthly reports with regular updates on the project end-of-life forecast (ELF).

• Participated in senior level meetings for resolution of contentions matters with the clients and their consultants.

Kier Construction LLC (Kier Group plc)

Jan 2014 - Mar 2017

Senior Quantity Surveyor

PROJECTS

Al Barsha Residence I & II, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contract Value: Dhs. 250m (EUR 56m)

National Bank of Abu Dhabi Data Centre, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Contract Value: Dhs. 33m (EUR 7.5m)

University of Dubai New Campus, Dubai (UAE)

Contract Value: Dhs. 157m (EUR 35m)

Sweihan Airbase Infrastructure Works, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Contract Value: Dhs. 237m (EUR 53m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carried out tender budget validations with a detailed initial end-of-life 

  forecasting.

• Drafted the project subcontract agreements stepping down risks from the main contract.

• Successfully established and implemented the claim management procedures,

  reporting mechanism.

• Led regular review meetings for changes and

   delays with involvement of planning, operations, and design leads.

• Carried out post-contract administration of main contracts with FIDIC 1987 4th Ed. and FIDIC 1999 Red Book, and relevant subcontract agreements.

• Actively took part in project end-of-life forecasting, preparation and presentation of cost v value reconciliation (CVR) reports.

• Preparation of variation claims and agreement on the implications of variations with the clients.

LOGO ConstRAK LLC

Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

Cost Control Engineer

PROJECTS

Rixos Bab Al Bahr Hotel, Ras al Khaimah (UAE)

Contract Value: Dhs. 275m (EUR 62m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resumed a suspended project during ramp up process to support the project team in cost control

   activities and close out of the contracted packages.

• Contributed to completion and handing over of the project with a

   significant profit margin.

• Successfully concluded the handing over and final account

   processes with all contractors.

ALNO Middle East FZCO (ALNO AG)

May 2010 - Jun 2013

Commercial Executive

PROJECTS

Fitted Kitchens and Joinery Company, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai (UAE)

Annual Turnover: Dhs. 50m (EUR 11m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Took a centralized commercial role in business where commercially 

  managing various clients, contractors, and suppliers.

• Worked in legal framework for the commercial cases in the local courts,

  meeting experts, preparation of claim and defense statements for 

  the commercial courts of UAE.

• Improved client relationships for sustainable and repetitive

   business opportunities.

• Concluded settlement agreements and enhanced the recovery

   of over-due receivables.

NUROL LLC

Sep 2007 - May 2010

Quantity Surveyor

PROJECTS

Jumeirah Village Triangle Zone 1 and Jumeirah Park Package 7, Dubai (UAE)

Contract Value: Dhs. 2,300m (EUR 515m)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Career commencement, where I focused on learning and developing as a

   quantity surveyor.

• Involved mainly in cost control functions.

M.Sc. Design and Construction Project Management

2022-2024

Chalmers University of Technology

Gothenburg (Sweden)

Pg. Dip. Construction Law and Practice

2014-2016

The University of Salford

Manchester (England)

B.Sc. Civil Engineering

2002-2007

Middle East Technical University

Ankara (Turkiye)

Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

2016

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Member No: 35148