Davut Camuroglu
Construction Manager
Mezitli,Mersin
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with over 15 years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects across the Middle East (GCC) and Africa. Specialized in project management, construction management, construction safety, quality control, and environmental sustainability. Adept at leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Proven track record in marine & infrastructure, container terminal, railway, superstructure and industrial building projects. Dedicated to maintaining the HSE and QA/QC standards and exceeding client expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
17
17
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Construction Manager (PMC)
Cullen Grummitt & Roe (UK) Consulting & Engineering Company
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Lead the implementation of projects plans, ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with project objectives, timelines and budgets.
- Lead a team and mentored junior staff.
- Monitored project progress, identifying any deviations and proactively addressing issues to prevent delays.
- Coordinated with clients, contractors and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Implemented quality control processes to ensure that project activities adhere to approved plans, specifications and international standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to verify workmanship, adherence to design and compliance with project requirements.
- Managed and allocated resources, including personnel, equipment and materials to ensure optimal project performance.
- Collaborated with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of required resources.
- Identified to cost saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
- Maintained strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout to project lifecycle.
- Identified potential risks and issues that could impact project success and develop strategies to mitigated or managed them.
- Maintained accurate records of project activities, progress reports, site visits and communications.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations on-site.
- Prepared and written the MoM of the periodic meetings to follow the construction works progress.
- Prepared and issued construction snag list and closely monitor the clearance of list items within a reasonable period.
- Ensure the construction supervision in order to carry out the project execution on schedule and in accordance with the project specifications.
- Project: Salalah Container Terminal Upgrade Project, Oman
- Client: Port of Salalah & APM Terminals
- Contractor: Shafa Al Nahda Trading and Contracting LLC
- Project Value: USD 51,000,000
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Quayside Works: Reconstruction of crane beams, quay wall upgrades, fender replacements, installation of mooring bollards, installation of ground anchors to quay wall strengthening and replacement of crane rails.
- Container Yard Works: Demolition, paving, road construction, and installation of new substation facilities and services.
- PSS3 Substation: Construction and commissioning of a 33KV/11KV substation building with associated civil and MEP works.
- Cable Works: Installation and testing of 33KV and 11KV circuit cables, SCADA system integration, and protection systems.
- Key Achievements: Lead successful construction and commissioning of port infrastructure, ensuring all systems were integrated and functional.
Construction Chief
Yapı Merkezi Construction Company
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed all construction activities for the Marshalling Yard (408,000 sqm) and 36 km of track works.
- Prepared schedules and organized resources for construction activities.
- Ensured subcontractor compliance with safety and technical specifications.
- Liaised with consultants and subcontractors to resolve issues and ensure progress.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Attended the weekly coordination meetings with consultant and client.
- Project: Dar Es Salaam–Morogoro Standard Gauge Railway Project, Tanzania
- Client: Tanzania Railway Corporation
- Consultant: Korail JV
- Project Value: USD 950,000,000
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Railway Construction: 202 km of standard gauge railway, including earthworks, drainage, signaling, and fencing.
- Marshalling Yard Complex: Construction of 17 buildings, earthworks, infrastructure, and track works.
- Additional Works: Service roads, stormwater channels, culverts, and drainage systems.
- Key Achievements: Successfully completed large-scale railway infrastructure, working with the client and consultant to maintain a high standard of safety and quality. Lead successful construction and commissioning of railway system, ensuring all systems were integrated and functional.
Site Manager
DM (Doğanlar-Miller Holding JV) Investment and Construction Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Scheduled and organized manpower, materials, and equipment for construction activities.
- Ensured subcontractor compliance with project specifications, safety, and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily site activities and resolved technical issues with stakeholders.
- Prepared progress reports and participated in weekly coordination meetings.
- Attended the weekly coordination meetings with consultant and client.
- Project: Market of National Interest and Truck Station, Senegal
- Client: Ministry of Commerce
- Consultant: Sogip SA
- Project Value: USD 107,000,000
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Civil Works: Construction of hall buildings, shops, cold rooms, and administration buildings.
- Infrastructure Works: Stormwater systems, firefighting networks, sewage drainage, and electrical installations.
- Roads: Construction of concrete roads (100,000 sqm) and rainwater channels (3,540 m).
- Key Achievements: Delivered complex civil infrastructure, working closely with consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time completion and smooth operational handover.
Construction Manager
STFA Construction Company
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Prepared work schedules, planned manpower, materials, and machinery requirements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings and prepared progress reports.
- Ensured safety and technical specifications were followed.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Attended the weekly coordination meetings with consultant and client.
- Project: Construction of an Emergency Marine Outfall for Salalah Wastewater System, Oman
- Client: Salalah Sanitary Drainage Services Company
- Consultant: CDM Smith-Al Manarah Consulting
- Project Value: 35,000,000 USD
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Marine & Civil Works:
- Construction of twin force mains from the main pumping station MPS-1, connecting to the emergency marine outfall.
- Construction of valve chambers, including connections to Package II works.
- Construction of an air valve chamber.
- Construction of protection works around wadi locations.
- Construction of protection works around existing utilities.
- Thrust boring work under roads.
- Excavation work in any type of soil including trench supports, dewatering etc. – 70,000,00 m3
- Repairing and reinstatement of road surfaces back to original conditions.
- Interfaces with the Package II works.
- Offshore trenching to a water depth of up to a minimum of 12 m to cover the offshore marine outfall in the surf zone.
- Sinking of an off-shore marine outfall pipe with diffuser system.
- Placing the off-shore marine outfall pipe on the seabed outside of the surf zone and stabilizing the pipeline with concrete ballast. – OD1200 mm SDR 21 PE100 PN8 (4800 m length)
- Marking (no anchoring zone) and protection of the outfall pipe.
- Testing and commissioning of the Works.
- Ensure pump station is operational during construction.
- ONSHORE: 1455 m HDPE pipe (OD500 – OD 1200)
- OFFSHORE: 4800 m HDPE pipe (OD1200)
- Mechanical Works: Supply and installation of pipework, surge vessels, valves, and the commissioning of the upgraded pumping station MPS-1.
- Electrical Works: Overhaul of electrical systems including transformers, variable frequency drives, new emergency generator, and integration with SCADA.
- Instrumentation Works: Installation of flow meters, pressure gauges, and SCADA integration.
- Key Achievements: Delivered complex marine and civil infrastructure, working closely with consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time completion and smooth operational handover.
Construction Manager
STFA Construction Company
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Prepared work schedules, planned manpower, materials, and machinery requirements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings and prepared progress reports.
- Ensured safety and technical specifications were followed.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Attended the weekly coordination meetings with consultant and client.
- Project: Construction of Fishery Harbour at Taqah, Oman
- Client: Ministry of Fishery and Agriculture
- Consultant: YAS Consulting
- Project Value: 33,000,000 USD
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Marine & Civil Works:
- Construction of Breakwaters (2 nos) (1783 m)
- Construction of Coreloc Blocks (15100 nos)
- Dredging (~300,000m3) and Filling & reclamation behind the quaywall for approx. 605,000m3
- Quay wall construction with casting and placement of 1716 nos. of Underwater Quaywall blocks (~17 Tonnes) for 150 m berthing line
- Construction of Capping beam and installation of Berth accessories (Fenders-Bollards-Navigation Lights, etc.)
- Construction of Pontoon (2 nos)
- Construction of Boat Ramp
- Service Road Construction (2.2 km)
- Laying of harbour area interlocking pavement blocks ~22,500m2
- Key Achievements: Successfully completed large-scale marine infrastructure, working with the client and consultant to maintain a high standard of safety and quality.
Site Chief
Yapı Merkezi Construction Company
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Prepared work schedules, planned manpower, materials, and machinery requirements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings and prepared progress reports.
- Ensured safety and technical specifications were followed.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Attended the weekly coordination meetings with consultant and client.
- Project: South-North Railway Al Nariyah Workshops Project, Saudi Arabia
- Client: Saudi Arabia Railway (SAR)
- Consultant: Louis Berger Consulting
- Project Value: 146,000,000 USD
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Infrastructure Works: Construction of maintenance buildings, roads, stormwater, water supply, sewage, fire fighting networks, and electrical lines.
- Mechanical & Electrical Works: Coordinated electrical and mechanical systems including signaling works and water treatment systems.
- Key Achievements: Successfully managed site mobilization, construction, and progress reporting. Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols and client specifications.
Marine Civil Engineer
STFA Construction Company
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Prepared work schedules, planned manpower, materials, and machinery requirements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings and prepared progress reports.
- Ensured safety and technical specifications were followed.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Project: Jetty Boil-Off Gas Recovery Project - Wajba Crossing Works at Ras Laffan, Qatar
- Client: QatarGas-FLUOR
- Project Value: 18,000,000 USD
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Marine & Civil Works:
- New Culvert Construction
- 4 Nos. Wing Walls Construction
- 250 m Approaching Ramp Construction
- Causeway Construction (260 m Length, 25 m Wide and 11 m Depth from Seabed)
- Preloading of Causeway
- Slope Protection with the Armor Rocks
- Removal and Disposal of Existing Antifer Blocks
- Key Achievements: Delivered critical marine infrastructure works in a challenging environment.
Marine Civil Engineer
STFA Construction Company
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Prepared work schedules, planned manpower, materials, and machinery requirements.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Attended weekly coordination meetings and prepared progress reports.
- Ensured safety and technical specifications were followed.
- Monitored daily activities and reported progress to project management.
- Project: EPIC for Container Terminal (Berth 7) at Mesaieed Port, Qatar
- Client: Qatar Petroleum
- Project Value: 424,000,000 USD
- Project Scope Highlights:
- Marine & Civil Works:
- Dredging (~10,000m3) by JDN and Filling & reclamation behind the quaywall for approx. 195,000m3
- Quay wall construction with casting and placement of 1227 nos. of Underwater Quaywall blocks (~65 Tonnes) for 460m berthing line
- Construction of Capping beam and installation of Berth accessories (Fenders-Bollards-Cable slots, etc.)
- Construction of R.C crane beam at landside (460m)
- 180 nos. of RC Piling Works (1m Dia.with approx. 24 m length)
- Infrastructure Works: Installation of stormwater systems, fire fighting networks, and sewage drainage systems.
- Building Construction: Construction of terminal administration building, substation, workshops, and pump stations.
- Machinery & Equipment: Commissioning of Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes.
- Electrical Works: Installation of electrical systems, SCADA, fire detection, and security systems.
- Key Achievements: Lead successful construction and commissioning of port infrastructure, ensuring all systems were integrated and functional.
Education
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Balıkesir University
01.2004 - 1 2008
High School - undefined
Kartal Süleyman Demirel High School
01.1999 - 1 2003
Skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Certification
Courses :
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers (since 3rd Nov-2008)
Computer Skills:
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
Timeline
Construction Manager (PMC)
Cullen Grummitt & Roe (UK) Consulting & Engineering Company
08.2023 - 11.2024
Construction Chief
Yapı Merkezi Construction Company
05.2019 - 12.2021
Site Manager
DM (Doğanlar-Miller Holding JV) Investment and Construction Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2018
Construction Manager
STFA Construction Company
08.2015 - 11.2017
Construction Manager
STFA Construction Company
03.2013 - 07.2015
Site Chief
Yapı Merkezi Construction Company
02.2012 - 02.2013
Marine Civil Engineer
STFA Construction Company
11.2010 - 08.2011
Marine Civil Engineer
STFA Construction Company
10.2008 - 10.2010
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Balıkesir University
01.2004 - 1 2008
High School - undefined
Kartal Süleyman Demirel High School
01.1999 - 1 2003