GOKHAN DEMIR
ABU DHABI,35
Summary
Dedicated Construction Project Manager with more than 22 years of progressive career experience and portfolio of multi-million dollar project achievements. Proven leader with expertise in all phases of residential, commercial and industrial construction. History of excelling at defining and aligning objectives, developing and adhering to budgetary confines and regulatory compliance and delivering on-time, superior-quality results.
As a former business owner I know what kind of manager is needed to complete a project on time within budget. The success in construction business sits on 4 legged chair; good management, labour force, material and money. With the last 3 legs I can complete any type of construction on planned time within the budget.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Projetc Manager
Zoom Construction
Abu Dhabi
11.2020 - Current
- Construction of 26 villas in Shamkha, Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi
- Construction of Warehouses 1-1241106, M40, Abu Dhabi
- Construction of Healthline Medical Centre buildings, in Baniyas, Shamkha, Abu Dhabi
- FA Pump Stations for Irrigation Works At Lissaily Farm, Abu Dahbi
- Construction Dana Medical Center building, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Organized subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
Project Manager
Touchstone General Contracting
Abu Dhabi
05.2018 - 09.2020
- H.H Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayad Al Nahyan Engineering Office, Construction of Additional Residential Block and Modification of Existing Block. Plot no. 34, Al Khatim New, Abu Dhabi
- H.H Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayad Al Nahyan Engineering Office, AD – 042 Remedial Work For New Palace, Abu Dhabi
- Partnership with West Properties, The project; Homeland 263 / Phase-1, 40 luxurious double storey houses, each 400 sqm consists of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a double lock up garage, and a garden with a private swimming pool. Harare / Zimbabwe
- West Properties, Construction of Millennium Heights Block Three Apartment (1120 Units), Borrowdale West, Harare / Zimbabwe
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Project Manager
Pasifik Group
Ankara
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Next Level, Office, Residence and Shopping Mall Buildings. Total concrete and finishing works, 190,000-sqm covered construction area, 42,000-sqm shopping mall, 38 story office building, 32 story residence building and 4,500-sqm recreation area.
- Next Level Loft Office Building, Complete fine works, 40,000-sqm covered construction area, 28-story office building with 5,000-sqm useable area.
- Organized subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
Business Owner
GDM
Ankara
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Endpoint Office, Residence and Shopping Mall Buildings. Entire concrete and finishing works, 90,000 sqm covered construction area, 12,000-sqm shopping mall, 38 story office / residence building, and 4,500-sqm recreation area.
- Incek Loft Residential Complex, Construction of F and D Blocks. Entire concrete and finishing works, 32,000 sqm covered construction area, 11 story 2 luxury residence buildings, and 2,500-sqm recreation area.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
Business Owner
GDM
Abu Dhabi
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Working for JC Maclean International Fzco., Rosewood Hotel located on Al Maryah Island, is an ultra-luxury five star business hotel which includes 189 guestrooms and suites, and 131 serviced residences. The entire interior fit-out works. Rosewood Hotel Project, Abu Dhabi / UAE
- Al Zeina Project, mixed-use development built over 7 "precincts" with a total of 1,221 units. Aldar Properties, Aldar Laing O'Rourke.
- Al Dar Properties PJSC, Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi / UAE
- Subcontract for the whole finishing works such as flooring, false ceiling works, tiling, plastering, painting, blockworks, dry wall works at Al Zeina Project, mixed-use development built over 7 "precincts" with a total of 1,221 units. Aldar Properties, Aldar Laing O'Rourke. Abu Dhabi / UAE
- Subcontract for the whole finishing works such as flooring, false ceiling works, tiling, plastering, painting, blockworks, dry wall works...etc at Al Dar Properties PJSC, Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi / UAE
- Subcontract for finishing works such as flooring, false ceiling works, tiling, plastering, painting, blockworks, dry wall works at JC Maclean International Fzco., International Towers Project. Abu Dhabi / UAE
Chief Site Engineer
AECOM, Dorce
Abu Dhabi
04.2008 - 01.2010
- Client; Al-Otaiba Enterprises, Workers Residential Buildings. The 18.000 worker settlement city project was completed on a turnkey basis, including design, engineering, infrastructure, and superstructure. The Prefabricated Modular and pre-produced heavy steel structure systems were used.
- Performed quality assurance checks on completed work before final sign off by client.
- Communicating the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team.
- Supervising every phase of the project from start to completion.
- Calculating costs, material, labor, and time required for each project.
- Approving designs and budgets.
Chief Site Engineer
Nurstroy Group
Saint Petersburg
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Consortium with Eurasia Logisticis. Logistical Warehouses / Distribution centers and the construction of social accessories, Total area: 817,000 sqm, Covered Area: 579,000 sqm. 18 buildings were present in the construction including the factory structure of Hewlett Packard factory, a hotel, a restaurant and water purification station. The price of the first phase of the Project was 156 million dollars and the total worth surpassed 1 Billion Dollars St. Petersburg / RUSSIA
- Coordinated with other engineers, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and owners in order to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Monitored progress of construction works against project timeline and milestones.
- Resolved technical issues arising from design or installation problems encountered at the site.
Site Engineer
ABB Group
Tripoli
02.2003 - 12.2005
- Construction The pumping stations AlGardabia and Grand AlGardabia for the biggest project in Libya called Great Manmade River Project. The stations are to take water from the respective reservoir and will supply two agricultural projects: “Large Farms Project” for sprinkler feeding and “Small Farms Project” for tank feeding. The project was awarded to ABB on a turnkey basis. The turnkey order for the two pumping stations was executed by ABB with various partners and sub-contractors. It comprised the complete engineering and execution of all hydraulic-, mechanical-, electrical-, control- instrumentation- and civil works and including a telemetry (SCADA) system between the two pumping stations and farms.
- Supervised and monitored project subcontractors and labor force.
- Coordinated with other engineers and construction professionals to manage various stages of construction projects.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
Site Engineer
Nalceken Properties
Konya
12.2000 - 03.2003
- Construction of complex including 3 residential buildings (120 apartments) and 26 townhouses.
- Supervised and monitored project subcontractors and labor force.
- Coordinated with other engineers, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and owners in order to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
- Managed use of materials and equipment to prevent property loss and support availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
Turkiye09.2000
Skills
- Planning and Design
- Construction Management
- Risk Management
- Estimating
- Contract Coordination
- AutoCAD
- Subcontractor Management
- Autodesk Revit
- Budget Planning
- SAP
- Value Engineering
- Building Site Supervision
- Reading Blueprints
Affiliations
I'd like to read as much as I can. Books about cosmos and history amaze me each and every time. Of course the writers with strong portrayal is a must in my library.
interested in sport, since I met muay thai when I was in Russia still it is my favorite one.
getting piano lessons, the favorite artis is Evgeny Grinko
Accomplishments
- 3 rd best chess player at the Karadeniz Technical university
- Attacking midfielder player in the team (The Eagles) which won the university championship in Konya, 2003
Timeline
Projetc Manager
Zoom Construction
11.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Touchstone General Contracting
05.2018 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Pasifik Group
02.2015 - 03.2018
Business Owner
GDM
03.2012 - 02.2015
Business Owner
GDM
03.2010 - 01.2012
Chief Site Engineer
AECOM, Dorce
04.2008 - 01.2010
Chief Site Engineer
Nurstroy Group
01.2006 - 02.2008
Site Engineer
ABB Group
02.2003 - 12.2005
Site Engineer
Nalceken Properties
12.2000 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University