ISLAM SALEM

 Spearheaded end-to-end project strategies, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.  Streamlined procurement processes and supplier management, achieving cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiency.  Led multidisciplinary teams, aligning project objectives with organizational growth and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.  Implemented robust financial planning and risk mitigation frameworks to ensure project stability and long-term profitability.

 Ensured the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects, consistently meeting client expectations on time and within budget. Developed detailed project plans, documentation, and schedules to establish clear roadmaps for execution and success.  Effectively communicated project expectations, goals, and progress to teams, fostering alignment and accountability across planning, implementation, and review phases.  Identified and mitigated project risks while ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and milestones. Strategically planned and allocated resources to maximize efficiency and meet critical project timelines.  Maintained a safe and clean work environment, strictly adhering to health and safety policies and procedures. Worked closely with estimators during tendering stages and managed variations to ensure cost-effective project adjustments.  Partnered with the Head of Constructions to secure and optimize project resources for seamless execution. Prepared and issued regular reports on project performance, analyzing time, labor, and materials against budget to ensure financial control.  Submitted accurate progress claims and collaborated with the broader team to maximize revenue opportunities. Built and maintained strong, sustainable relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration and trust.  Identified and implemented cost-effective commercial opportunities to enhance processes and drive operational excellence.

 Spearheaded the planning, execution, and delivery of 60+ residential projects annually, generating a turnover of $10M–$15M AUD per year while ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and industry standards.  Coordinated cross-functional teams, including planning, inclusions, and pre-construction teams, to secure building approvals, material procurement, and customer sign-offs for seamless project execution.  Optimized resource allocation by strategically assigning trade partners and suppliers across multiple projects, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery.  Developed and managed comprehensive project schedules and budgets, utilizing risk assessment frameworks to mitigate potential delays and cost overruns. Led issue resolution by conducting root cause analyses and implementing proactive recovery strategies to address project risks and challenges.  Ensured high-quality project outcomes through meticulous monitoring of work progress, adherence to timelines, and compliance with quality and safety regulations.  Managed financial aspects, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and contract variations, to maintain financial efficiency and profitability. Delivered weekly progress reports and construction updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals. Key Achievements:  Successfully doubled project volume in 2021 by implementing strategic planning and fostering a high-performing team, directly contributing to the company’s growth objectives.  Led a 20% year-over-year increase in project execution for 2022, aligning operational strategies with business expansion goals.  Implemented Smartsheet planning software, enhancing real-time communication with 25+ trade partners and 50+ suppliers, streamlining workflows, and boosting team productivity across all project phases.

 Reviewed and analyzed precast panel designs, identifying conflicts and conducting risk assessments to preemptively address production challenges in collaboration with design engineers.  Led and managed a multidisciplinary team of steel fixers, concreters, formworkers, and driver operators to ensure precise manufacturing of precast panels aligned with design specifications, quality standards, and production targets.  Coordinated with construction teams to oversee seamless panel installation, troubleshooting on-site challenges and implementing effective solutions to enhance efficiency.  Developed and implemented process improvements, optimizing work methods to increase productivity and operational efficiency in the factory.  Collaborated with senior leadership to address and resolve operational issues, driving continuous improvements across production workflows.  Prepared and delivered detailed weekly production reports, tracking progress against cost and risk assessments to forecast project completion timelines and financial performance. Key Achievements:  Transformed production efficiency by shifting the business from a reactive to a proactive approach, doubling output from 60 SQM to 120 SQM per day through strategic workflow enhancements.  Implemented a structured team leadership model, enhancing supervision, accountability, and operational coordination, leading to a 30% reduction in production costs.  Optimized tendering and estimation processes by collaborating with clients to resolve design issues proactively, streamlining project execution and improving overall efficiency.