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Senior Contract Administrator/Contracts Manager-Government Services/Construction Resume
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| Desired Industry: Public Relations |
SpiderID: 53079 |
| Desired Job Location: Laguna Niguel, California |
Date Posted: 7/28/2011 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Immediately |
| Desired Wage: 80000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
- High-powered, innovative, and
exceptionally skilled professional,
offering immeasurable success in all
aspects of contracting transactions from
initiation to recommendation, as well as
in administering a variety of government
and international contracts with various
and complex terms.
- Offer in-depth knowledge in the
procurement of a variety of supplies and
services in support to contracting
processes, with remarkable ability in
establishing win-win relationships with
suppliers, subcontractors, contacts with
trade associations, project teams, or
other sources.
- Exemplify keen expertise in
addressing complex issues and concerns
to effect dramatic improvements in
efficiency, productivity, and business
processes toward successful attainment
of organizational goals.
- Commended for leading and
training multi-cultural team members
while maintaining high ethical and
quality standards, professional
demeanor, and a cooperative attitude.
Bilingual in English and Arabic.
- Possess a keen eye for detail;
proven effectiveness to multitask in
fiercely competitive and fast-paced
environment with dedication to superior
service and operational excellence.
Willing to relocate to Washington DC.
Experience:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FTR INTERNATIONAL INC. ~ IRVINE, CA,
USA: 2003–PRESENT
Senior Contracts Administrator Oct
2007–Present
Apply dynamic leadership talents in the
entire contracting process for newly
awarded local, state and federal public
construction projects, from the pre-bid
to the post-award phase. Expertly manage
design build Request for Proposals and
contracts between the company,
architects, and consultants. Administer
subcontracts and purchase orders for all
awarded projects and ensure
subcontractors’ compliance with the
contract requirements. Vigorously
participate in contract kick-off
meetings. Plan and coordinate
fundraising events for public figures.
Organize, compile, and disseminate
information regarding contract status,
compliance, modifications, and others.
Instrumental in creating and
administering consultants’ contracts for
overseas assignments. Convene with the
legal team in preparation for upcoming
mediations/arbitrations due to clients’
and/or subcontractors’ contractual
violations.
Notable Achievements:
- Commended for working on
government Request for Proposals (RFP)
for large contracts amounting to $100M
or more
- Developed core contract
management processes to monitor contract
compliance between the company, public
agencies, and subcontractors
- Recognized as the focal point of
contact between project team, business
unit, and legal teams to ensure all
legal and contractual matters were
addressed efficiently and promptly
- Acted as liaison between client
and internal staff to resolve various
contractual issues and concerns
- Worked collaboratively with
insurance and bonding agents to ensure
all contracts receive the appropriate
bonds and insurance per the public
agencies’ specifications
- Presided over the international
pre-qualification on construction
management services representing
millions of dollars of new contracts for
aviation, mixed-used developments,
universities, and health care projects
in the Middle East
- Provided contracts negotiation
support as required
- Administered all international
contracts, agreements, licensing
documents and processing for Saudi
Arabia, Abu Dhabi and London offices
Project Coordinator Oct 2003–Oct
2007
Planned and coordinated pre-proposal
activities mainly in reviewing
solicitation, developing internal
analysis, and completing business
proposals to include pricing, standard
forms, and narratives. Primarily held
responsible for keeping track of
submittals, change order requests, and
request for information.
Notable Achievements:
- Conducted a comprehensive
research on prospective public works
projects that are out for bidding
- Served as a significant
contributor in pre-proposal activities
to include reviewing solicitation,
developing internal analysis, and
completing business proposals to include
pricing, standard forms, and narratives
- Served as a liaison between
project managers/engineers and the
headquarters to ensure that their
requests are met and to optimize
operational efficiency
- Regarded as corporate
representative at various bid openings
and took charge of community outreach
programs
DANA INVESTMENT CORP. ~ LAGUNA NIGUEL,
CA, USA
Project Administrator Apr 2002–Oct
2003
Provided expert oversight to project
budgets for commercial and residential
property developments to effectively
fund operations, maximize investments,
and continuously improve corporate
productivity. Supervised staff to
develop their competencies and achieve
the highest level of performance toward
timely completion of projects.
Notable Achievements:
- Conceptualized and modified time
schedules and enforced deadlines for
property acquisitions
- Appointed as a liaison between
the company and prospective clients
interested in acquisitions
MOBILECOM (FRANCE TELECOM SUBSIDIARY) ~
AMMAN, JORDAN
Executive Administrator Apr 2000–Jul
2001
Spearheaded and mentored purchase
administrators under the supervision of
the CFO in utilizing Oracle Financials.
Assumed full responsibility in
collecting and analyzing data from IT
Department Division.
Notable Achievements:
- Entrusted to manage an IT
Department budget amounting to $9M
- Rendered high level of
assistance in establishing an IT
Planning Division to ensure on-time
implementation
- Initiated the development of
monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
report, which subsequently became
company-wide template
Education:
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION ~ American University of
Beirut- Beirut, Lebanon: Oct 1995–Oct
1999
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
People First Training Course by Impact
UK: Customer Service and Behavior
Training
Certified Federal Contracts Manager
(CFCM): In Progress
Affiliations:
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Member, National Contract Management
Association (NCMA)
Skills:
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Additional Information:
AWARDS & HONORS
Award of Excellence from the Los Angeles
Business Council in recognition for
exceptional contribution in the category
of City of Los Angeles Green Building
Certificate of Appreciation from the
School of Social Sciences and the
Middles East Studies Student Initiative
ACTIVITIES
Active Member / Board Secretary,
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Alumni Southern California Chapter
Member, Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society
Community Advisor, University of
California Irvine for the Middle Eastern
Studies Students Initiative
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Suite | American
Institute of Architects (AIA) Contracts
Documents Software | Oracle Financials |
Microsoft SharePoint: In Process
Reference:
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