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VasilisKaragkounakisPortfolio of Experience
Areas of Expertise
Stadiums
Hotels
Exhibition Centers
Multi storey car park
Bridges Construction, onshore & offshore
Motorway with utility networks
Residential Buildings
Marine operations, Dredging - Reclamation
Jetties and Quay-walls, Breakwaters
Technical Office & Tendering
Preparation of Project strategy & Works schedule
Contract & Commercial management
Claim preparation & Negotiation
Vasilis,
Is an Executive Senior Project Manager/Director with 22+ years of
International diverse experience in iconic and award winning high
capital value Projects within blue chip Corporations.
A Middle East expert with over 16+ years of experience in the
demanding industry of K.S.A., U.A.E., Kuwait and Qatar.
Vasilis’s professional focus, leadership and hands-on growing
experience in the construction industry include all functions of
Project Management including Tender bids, Technical,
Commercial & Contract Administration, Cost Management and
CM Professional Practice. With a proven and measurable track
record of contributions, which have enhanced his Organization’s
position presence and opportunities in Middle East Region.
A seasoned professional with thorough technical knowledge and
hands-on diverse experience in the construction industry and
ability to add value in any Organization.
His work with executive level decision makers over the past 8
years provided unique insights into stakeholder engagement,
risks and best approach to achieving successfully delivery of fast
track complex Building Projects such as Olympic specifications’
Stadium, Multipurpose Halls, Hotel, as well as heavy
Infrastructures as Bridges, Highways, Oil Receiving Jetties and
Breakwaters.
Significant contract & commercial management experience has
been gained while working closely with International
Consultancies for the preparation of large scale complex claims.
Career Summary
Jan’13 – Present Senior Project Manager AKTOR-Qatar
Sep’11 – Jan’13 Deputy Project Manager AKTOR-Qatar
May’10 – Sep’11 Deputy Project Manager AKTOR- Kuwait & U.A.E.
May’08 – May’10 Senior Construction 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
AL SADD MULTIPURPOSE HALL
2013-2015
Al Sadd Multipurpose HallDoha Qatar, 2013-2014https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6P4_U8OUY
COMPANY POSITION
AKTOR S.A. PROJECT MANAGER
CONTRACT VALUE
(EUR) 148,000,000
RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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 20 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
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
December 2013February 2013
November 2014June 2014
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
February 2014
Asian Men's Handball Championship, November 2014
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
March 2014
November 2014
November 2013
September 2014
Roof steel structure – Secondary beams erection
Roof steel structure – Mega Truss Jacking up
Aerial view of the Project Main Arena – Handball mode
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
2013 - 2014
24th Men's Handball World Championship, January 2015
Main Arena – Ice rink mode
VIP spectator room
Warm up Hall - Handball mode
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
2013 - 2014
Al Sadd Multipurpose Hall
Project Awards
• 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. AL SADD MULTIPURPOSE HALL
2013-2014
DUBAI – FUJAIRAH FREEWAY
2011
Fujairah FreewayU.A.E. 2011
COMPANY POSITION
AKTOR S.A. DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
CONTRACT VALUE
(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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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. DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
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.
CHALLENGES
• Limited construction period.• Extensive local networks, traffic restrains.• Weather conditions, high temperature restrictions.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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 Abu Dhabi, 2008-2010 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.html
COMPANY POSITION
AKTOR S.A. CONSTRUCTION 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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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 Hotel 9th Floor Events terrace
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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT
• 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
