VK Career Portfolio 150ppi Jan2017

VasilisKaragkounakisPortfolio of Experience

Areas of Expertise

Metro Stations – Switch Box – Stabling Yard

Stadiums - Multipurpose Hall Arenas

Hotels

Exhibition Centers

Multi storey car parks

Bridges Construction, onshore & offshore

Motorway with utility networks

Residential Buildings

Marine operations, Dredging – Reclamation,

Jetties and Quay-walls, Breakwaters, Cofferdams

Technical Office & Tendering

Preparation of Project strategy & Works schedule

Contract & Commercial management

Claim preparation & Negotiation

“Executive Projects Leader/ Senior Project Manager Qualified MEng

Civil Engineer with 22+ years of International diverse experience in

iconic and award winning high capital value Projects within blue chip

Corporations, able to adapt quickly, with excellent communication skills,

building teamwork spirit to integrate with colleagues and ability to grow

positive relationships with the Client team.

Over that last 16+ years I’ve gained an exclusive Middle East experience

from bidding to execution and successful leading in the demanding

growing industry of K.S.A., U.A.E., Kuwait and Qatar.

My constant self-motivated professional focus, leadership and hands-on

management experience in the construction industry include all functions

of Project Management including Tender bids, Technical, Commercial &

Contract Administration, Cost Management and proactive CM

Professional Practice. With a proven and measurable track record of

contributions, which have enhanced Organization’s annual revenue and

upgraded its position presence and opportunities in the Middle East

Region. A seasoned professional with thorough technical knowledge and

experience in the construction industry capable to add value in any

Organization.

While working with executive level decision makers over the past 8 years

I developed unique insights into stakeholder engagement, risks analysis,

conflict management and best approach to achieve successfully delivery

of fast track complex Building Projects such as Olympic specifications

Stadiums, Metro Stations, Switch box and rail Stabling Yard,

Multipurpose Halls, Hotels high-rise, as well as heavy Infrastructures like

Bridges, Highways, Oil Receiving Jetties and Breakwaters.

Extensive experience gained in International contract and commercial

management while working closely with International Consultancies for

the preparation of large scale complex claims. Highly capable of creating

accurate project cost estimate, and budget.”

Career Summary

Oct’16 – present Station Manager ALYSJ JV - AKTOR-Qatar

Jan’13 – Sep’16 Project Leader/ Senior Project manager AKTOR-Qatar

Sep’11 – Jan’13 Deputy Project Manager AKTOR-Qatar

May’10 – Sep’11 Construction Leader AKTOR- Kuwait & U.A.E.

May’08 – May’10 Deputy Project Manager AKTOR-U.A.E.

Feb’06 – May’08 Co-founder Real Estate – KMB

Jun’03 – Feb’06 Construction Manager ARCHIRODON U.A.E.

Jan’02 – Jun’03 Technical Office Manager ARCHIRODON U.A.E.

Mar’99 – Jan’02 Project Engineer ARCHIRODON K.S.A.

Sep’95 – Feb’99 Technical Office Engineer Private Sector Greece

RAS BU ABBOUD STATION

SWITCH BOX AND

STABLING YARD OF GOLD & BLUE LINE

OCT 2016 TO DATE

Goldline MetroAirport Station including Switchbox and Stabling yard for Gold & Blue lines

Doha Qatar, 2016 - to date

COMPANY POSITION

ALYSJ JV AKTOR S.A. STATION MANAGER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 340,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a Project manager and manage all site activities associated with construction and project planning build strategy, coordination of engineering, preparation of value engineering proposals.

• Handle the commercial aspect and development of the project subcontract and supply agreements.

• Coordination of Electro Mechanical and Architectural fit-out works provisional packages.

CHALLENGES

• Fast track Project • All works for the Gold Line Underground Project are conducted,

following the highest standards.• high quality and safety standards are applied to every operation

Ras Bu Abboud Airport Station

PROJECT LIFECYCLE

Switchbox of Blue and Gold Line

Stabling Yard of Blue and Gold Line

Station Structure

Switchbox of Blue and Gold Line

AL SADD MULTIPURPOSE HALL

2013-2015

Al Sadd Stadium Multipurpose Hall

ArenaDoha Qatar, 2013-2014https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6P4_U8OUY

COMPANY POSITION

AKTOR S.A. PROJECT LEADER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 152,500,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tender bid preparation and submission• Project administration • Preparation of achievable and realistic work schedules• Project cost estimating, budgeting and control• Subcontractors procurement and management• Stakeholders management• Implementation of QC/HSE plans and procedures• Constructability programmes development

CHALLENGES

• Fast track Project, Completion in 23 months• Numerous Design changes, incomplete Design• Erection of Steel roof structure• QCDD Building sign off• Building Air tightness for the Ice Rink

PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT

• Completion of a fast track project while successfully incorporating Design changes and Additional works orders equal to the +18% of the original contract scope

• Venue successfully hosted 6 International events to date• Coordinated the preparation and Lead the negotiation-approval of at

least QAR 85 million of Variations to date

East view – Spectator entrance, Nov 2014 North View – VIP entrance, Nov 2014

Roof steel structure under construction, Jan 2014

Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall

2013 - 2014


PROJECT LIFECYCLE

December 2013February 2013

November 2014June 2014


PROJECT LIFECYCLE

February 2014

Asian Men's Handball Championship, November 2014


PROJECT LIFECYCLE

March 2014

November 2014

November 2013

September 2014

Roof steel structure – Secondary beams erection

Roof steel structure – Mega Truss Jacking up

Main Arena – Handball mode


2013 - 2014

24th Men's Handball World Championship, January 2015

Main Arena – Ice rink mode

VIP spectator room

Warm up Hall - Handball mode


2013 - 2014


Project Awards - Appreciations

• World Stadium Congress 2015, first runner Best Stadium Contractor of

the Year for Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena.

• MEED, Building Project of the Year 2015 for Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya

Arena.

• World Stadium Congress 2015, second runner Stadium of the Year for

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena.

• Construction Week Awards 2015, Sustainable Project of the Year for Ali

Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena.

• GSAS, 4Stars Design Award 2014 for Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena.

• Qatar 2015, Certificate of Appreciation issued by H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin

Hamad Al Thani.AL SADD MULTIPURPOSE HALL

2013-2014

DUBAI – FUJAIRAH FREEWAY

2011

Fujairah FreewayU.A.E. 2011

COMPANY POSITION

AKTOR S.A. CONSTRUCTION LEADER FOR BRIDGESManaging both Kuwait and Fujairah

CONTRACT VALUE (INITIAL)

(EUR) 104,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of achievable work schedules for the pre-stressed type Bridges.

• Identify Constructability issues and offer solutions to the Project Director for the on time Bridges completion.

• Administration of the Valley Bridge Project team .

CHALLENGES

• Isolated Project with Limited access.• Rough terrain restrictions.• Weather conditions, high temperature restrictions.


• Construction of a long span Valley Bridge using the Full Span Precast Beam Launching Gantry installation method.

Panoramic View – Rock blast Excavation Launching Gantry – Precast beam installation

Launching GantryValley Bridge

Dubai – Fujairah Freeway Contract #3

2011

1ST RING ROAD – PACKAGE #1

2010-2011

1st Ring Road Kuwait city, 2010-2011

COMPANY POSITION

AKTOR S.A. PROJECT MANAGER for BRIDGES

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 85,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration of the Bridges Project team. • Preparation of achievable work schedule for all the Bridges (10 Nos)

of the Project.• Identified Constructability issues and offered solutions to the Project

Director for Underpasses completion.• Reporting directly to CEO and COO of AKTOR

CHALLENGES

• Limited construction period.• Extensive local networks, traffic restrains.• Weather conditions, high temperature restrictions.


• Managed the on time completion of Flyovers and Underpass Bridges along with the completion of Troughs.

Panoramic View Aerial View

Flyover View Underpass

1st Ring Road – Package #1

2010-2011

STARWOOD ALOFT HOTEL

2008-2010

Starwood Aloft Hotel &

ADNEC Wedding HallAbu Dhabi, 2008-2010 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.html

COMPANY POSITION

AKTOR S.A. DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 88,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managed the overall Project construction activities.• Planned and coordinated the subcontractors.• Planned and organized the fit out works with the End user.

CHALLENGES

• Solid completion date due to the first F1 Grand Prix in U.A.E. opening event.

• Design changes.• Delivery of customized materials.• Stakeholder – End user management.


• Construction on time of a fast track complex project having high-end finishes used for hosting visitors for the 1st Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.

• Coordinated successfully both Civil and MEP construction teams along with the fit out subcontractors.

9th Floor Swimming pool

Aloft 4 Stars 17 stories Hotel 9th Floor Events terrace

ADNEC Exhibition Concourse

Starwood Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre

2008-2010

SHEIKH ZAYED BRIDGE

2003-2006

Sheikh Zayed BridgeAbu Dhabi, 2003-2006https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Zayed_Bridge

COMPANY POSITION

ARCHIRODON CO. S.A. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 156,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration of the Marine and Substructures Project team. • Supervise and Coordinate the construction works of the four

Cofferdams and Pile caps.• Implementation of the project execution plans.

CHALLENGES

• Soil conditions.• Environmental limitations. • Large size concrete pours.


• Effectively organized the works ensuring the expeditious and within budget completion of the works scope.

• Ensured the implementation of QC/HSE plans and procedures.

Central Pier

Sheet piles Cofferdam construction Central and Marina Pier Cofferdams

Night shot perspective

Sheikh Zayed Bridge – Contract #3

2003-2006

PALM ISLAND I – CRESCENT BREAKWATER

2002-2003

Palm Island I (Jumeirah)

Dubai, 2002-2003https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Jumeirah

COMPANY POSITION

ARCHIRODON CO. S.A. TECHNICAL OFFICE MANAGER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 165,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organized and oversaw the shop drawings.• Oversaw the reclamation works carried out by the dredging

subcontractor M/s. Royal Boskalis (34 million cub. meters.).• Prepared and follow up the payment certificates.• Prepared the project report and claims for the corporate tender

department.

CHALLENGES

• Accuracy on the quantities estimation for procurement and take off for invoicing purposes.


• Scheduled the rock supply (of around 40,000 tones daily during the peak period) and the logistics of the marine equipment.

• Managed the final handing over of the revetment to the Client meeting strict completion timelines and within budget.

Aerial View – Breakwater construction

Reclamation works

Satellite View

Palm Island I – Crescent Breakwater

2002-2003

JETTY AT SHOIABA DESALINATION PLANT

2001-2002

Jetty Oil Receiving terminal at

Desalination PlantShoiaba K.S.A. 2001-2002

COMPANY POSITION

ARCHIRODON CO. S.A. HEAD CIVIL ENGINEER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 29,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organized and oversaw the offshore concreting activities.• Supervised the erection of temporary supports and formworks for

the unloading platform and dolphins.• Installation of precast slabs and beams.• Arranged the delivery and pouring of concrete.

CHALLENGES

• Rough Sea adverse conditions.


• Managed the completion of the Civil works as per the project schedule of works.

Access bridge on steel piles Unloading platform

Jetty Oil Receiving terminal at Shoiaba Desalination Plant

2001-2002

JETTY AT SHOIABA POWER PLANT

1999-2001

Jetty Oil Receiving terminal at

Power PlantShoiaba K.S.A. 1999-2001

COMPANY POSITION

ARCHIRODON CO. S.A. HEAD CIVIL ENGINEER

CONTRACT VALUE

(EUR) 39,000,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head Engineer of Jetty Technical Office, upon completion of the shop drawings moved to construction.

• Organized and oversaw the causeway construction.• Preparation and erection of temporary supports and formworks for

the unloading platform and dolphins.• Organized and oversaw the offshore concreting activities.• Installation of precast slabs and beams.

CHALLENGES

• Rough Sea adverse conditions.


• Managed the completion of the Civil works as per the project schedule of works.

Aerial View – Dolphins construction Precast beam – walkway installation

Panoramic view – Causeway and Jetty First tanker – mooring in progress

Jetty Oil Receiving terminal at Shoiaba Power Plant

1999-2001

Contact details

+974 66011076

[email protected]

https://qa.linkedin.com/in/vkaragkounakisprojectmanager

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