Project Management International Systems (PMIS) Employee Reviews for Director of Project Management

"Accomplished professional offering 30 years of proven success record in key managerial and leadership roles in Civil Engineering and program Management and Controls. He has strong exceptional experience in program management, and controls, as well as managing quality, risk, and staff. He was successful in developing, standardizing and implementing best practice processes, tools, and systems to implement Earned Value Management, (EVM) and lean management concepts to improve processes efficiency and quality in various mega programs. He also managed, negotiated, and resolved change orders and claims. He was assigned in 2018 as the Director of Project Management, Construction Management, and Project Controls for MARRS Corporation. Before that he was assigned for 2 years by Qatar Rail to lead and direct the design and construction operations for the $40 Billion Rapid Transit Passenger and Freight Long Distance program to develop the transportation infrastructure and various Metros and facilities to get the Country ready to host the FIFA 2022. He was also responsible for the commercial aspects of developing the RFPs for all consultants and then evaluate and select the best bidder. The heart of his career expertise is the 18 years with CH2M HILL/ Jacobs Corporation, in which he was assigned various critical senior leadership positions, including the global director of Project Management and Controls, staff recruitment and management across the US and Internationally. He established offices and ensured implementation of the business unit's operating plan, processes, procedures, and standardized them across the business enterprise, while maximizing revenue and profitability. Dr. Kartam served as the Global Director for several mega EPC projects, Global Director of the Center of Project Excellence (CPE) and the Department of Project Management, Staff and Quality Manager for various mega programs across CH2M HILL enterprise nationally and internationally. I also managed the co"