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EMRE KOCAK

EMRE KOCAK

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

With 15+ years of experience on railway, tunnel, road and infrastructure projects which included delivery of highways, viaducts, utilities, tunnels, railroads, variants structures of industrial projects including enabling and temporary works. I held different roles in various projects ranging from Site Engineer to Project Manager. I am passionate in continuous development especially in site and office of management and leadership. Highly skilled in problem solving by conducting relevant research as required. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience as expertise in international projects into your company in a valued and responsible role.

Work history

Sub Agent

Balfour Beatty
Birmingham, West Midlands
2022.07 - Current

HS2 Project - Birmingham Spur - Sublot 4 / Duddeston Section:

Interface with Network Rail, 706m Flyover Steel Bridge, 10 FRC Pier, 4 Steel Gantry, 3 Steel Cantilever. 1 Network Rail Bridge for diversion.

  • Using project management tools and techniques to create and follow up Issue Logs and Tracker List
  • Managing scope basis budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Delivering on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Preparing and managing necessary supporter temporary works: Prepare the Temporary Work Design Brief, Present and Discuss the design with Designer
  • Preparing Readiness Review and Present to Client
  • Coordinate to time impact analysis and cost for compensation event
  • Preparing a scope of work and seeking a subcontractor accordingly
  • Preparing related task briefing, safety method statements, work presentation
  • Preparing and control handing over documents
  • Order all required project materials and following up.
  • Drafting and supporting all consent documents (Schedule 33 pt5, Section 61, etc.)
  • Following and controlling design deliveries
  • Managing workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
  • Managing interfaces with stakeholders and Client (HS2, Network Rail, EA, BCC, etc.)
  • Engaging all safety measurement, rules, spreading the culture to team members.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
  • Evaluating client requirements, building strategy to manage and achieve milestones and quality KPIs.
  • Managing scope planning within assigned resources in accordance with the project duration
  • Preparing commercial letters to Client and Subcontractors (CI, EWN, CE), Replied if needs

Project Manager

JAK CONSTRUCTION W.L.L
Lusail
2021.03 - 2022.07
  • Project: Construction of Link Roads Adjacent to Al Khor Expressway - 50 M $
  • Details: Wet utility installation into the city centre(~ 8000 m), Construct the urban road (~5000 m - 2 way/6 lane), Carpark (~12.000 m²), Earthworks (~250.000 m³), Hardscape - Landscape (~20.000 m²)
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
  • Notified finance and billing teams of milestone completions to support accurate and timely client invoicing.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
  • Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
  • Evaluated client requirements, building strategy to manage and achieve milestones and quality KPIs.
  • Managed the project activities
  • Managed the relations and briefing with all stakeholders and client
  • Managed, controlled, and tracked all progress, quality, and site activities
  • Managed entire project planning within assigned resources in accordance with the project duration
  • Managed, controlled, and tracked the full project budget, progress payment certificate and price analysis
  • Prepared and Issued All Commercial Letters, Replied instructions and Issued EWNs.
  • Prepared and supported to tender team.

Commercial and Planning Office Engineer

DOGUS YDA JV
Tokat
2020.06 - 2021.03
  • Project: Construction of Tokat - Niksar Highway - Earthworks: Cut & Fill (2.6M m3) & Structures Bridges (7 Nos ~ 300m ~ 2500m3): & Open (~4,5km) and Box Channel (~1.5km) & Road and River Diversions - 500M $
  • Prepared base-line entire project planning with assigned resources,
  • Prepared the entire project budget, progress payment certificate and price analysis
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • Supported project teams and programme planning through regular meetings and ongoing, collaborative involvement with stakeholders.
  • Drove teams to complete projects within time and budget constraints.
  • Prepared and reviewed specifications, tender documents and contracts.
  • Maintained schedule of milestones and interfaced with teams to achieve objectives,
  • Time extension and Cost claim studies
  • Market researching for new equipment and machineries

Project management consultant

INFRATEK
Ankara
2019.09 - 2020.06
  • Varies Projects in Ankara and Izmir / Turkey - 25 M $
  • Details: Advisement on the several projects
  • Preparing whole project planning within assigned resources in accordance with project duration
  • Preparing the whole project budget, progress payment certificate and price analysis
  • Preparing the main contract, subcontract, and some quality documentation.
  • Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
  • Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
  • Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
  • Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.

Section Manager

DOGUS ONUR JV
Doha
2018.03 - 2019.04
  • Al Rayyan Project Contract 2 - 1,2 B $
  • Details: Intersections (6 Way, 4 Way, Multiple-lane roundabout, and T Junctions) Highways (Cold layers 2.000 m, kerbstones-footpaths), Earthworks (100.000 m³), Infrastructure (SW Drainage - 2.500 m, Potable Water - 1000 m, TSE & Irrigation - 2000 m, Sewerage - 1000 m, Electrical -EHV, MV, LV - 3.000 m, Telecommunication - 5.000 m including all service chambers, manholes, gullies, and substations), Hardscape-Landscape (150.000 m²)
  • Managed all construction activities
  • Controlled and reported progress, quality, and site work reports
  • Method engineering to establish the construction sequence and determine the project needs for temporary works
  • Coordinated temporary works with design and interface departments until completion
  • Controlled and submit of invoice payment certificate for all subcontractors
  • Involved in preparation of safety method statements, related task briefing sheets
  • Performed material take off and follow procurement processes
  • Prepared site planning within assigned resources accordance with the project duration
  • Planned all site activities with long term budgeting
  • Supervised employees, providing coaching and mentorship to optimise productivity.

Site agent

DOGUS ONUR JV
Doha
2016.03 - 2018.03
  • Project: Al Rayyan Project Contract 2 - 1,2 B $
  • Details: Earthworks: Cut & Fill (500.000 m³), Structures: Utility service structures (10.000m3), Cable Tunnels (2500m3), Substations (1000m3 including finishing works), Infrastructure (Dia:1500 - 300mm): SW Drainage (7.500 m), Potable/Clean Water (4000 m), TSE & Irrigation (4000 m), Foul Sewerage (2500 m), Electrical EHV, HV, MV, LV, SL (5.000 m), Telecom Lines (Ooredoo, UGN, QAF) - 27.000m), Hardscape-Landscape (500.000 m²), Support to Fly Over Deck Post Tensioning (Internal Tendons for Fly Over Total Span ~ 650m)
  • Manage the construction activities
  • Prepared and documented progress, quality, and site work reports with records
  • Method engineering to establish the construction sequence and determine the project needs for temporary works
  • Coordinated temporary works with design and interface departments
  • Controlled and submitted of invoice payment certificate for all subcontractors
  • Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Coordinated site workflow to properly allocate labour and material resources within stringent deadlines.
  • Offered adequate resources to meet project schedule and timely deadlines.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
  • Involved in preparation safety risk assessment/method statement
  • Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines.
  • Performed material take off and follow procurement processes
  • Prepared and documented of invoice payment certificate for all subcontractors
  • Prepared site planning within assigned resources in accordance with the project duration
  • Planed all site activities with long term budgeting
  • Managed the post tensioning of fly over and grouting.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.

Commercial and Planning Engineer

YAPI MERKEZI SK ENGINEERING JV
Istanbul
2013.07 - 2016.02
  • The Eurasia Tunnel Project (Istanbul Strait Road Tube Crossing Project)- 1,3 B$
  • Details: TBM Tunnel: Tunnel Segment and Ring Production (3200m ~ 120.000m3), Production Factory (EREN Holding - 5 Facilities, 25.000 m² ~ 100.000m3)
  • Prepared base-line entire project planning with assigned resources,
  • Prepared the entire project budget, progress payment certificate and price analysis
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • Supported project teams and programme planning through regular meetings and ongoing, collaborative involvement with stakeholders.
  • Drove teams to complete projects within time and budget constraints.
  • Prepared and reviewed specifications, tender documents and contracts.
  • Maintained schedule of milestones and interfaced with teams to achieve objectives,
  • Time extension and Cost claim studies
  • Market researching for new equipment and machineries

Construction/Site Engineer

TAISEI GAMA NUROL JV
Istanbul
2011.01 - 2013.07
  • Project: MARMARAY Project, Bosporus Railway Crossing Tunnel Construction - 2,5 B$
  • Details: Railway (At Grade 2 Lane - 2000m, Railway Steel Bridge - 80m), 2 Nos Viaduct of Highway (~200m)
  • 10.000m3 Cut and Fill Station, Urban Road (3L x 1000m), Earthworks (100.000 m³), Industrial Buildings (Ventilation Building - 10.000 m³, Passenger Station - 12.500 m³), Infrastructure (Wet and Dry - Approx. 6000m in total)
  • Managed the construction activities
  • Prepared and documented progress, quality, and site work reports with records
  • Method engineering to establish the construction sequence and determine the project needs for temporary works
  • Coordinated temporary works with design and interface departments until completion
  • Controlled and submit of invoice payment certificate for all subcontractors
  • Involved in preparation of Safety Method Statement/Risk Assessment
  • Performed material take off and follow procurement processes
  • Prepared and document of invoice payment certificate for all subcontractors
  • Planed all site activities with short term budgeting
  • Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.

Construction/Site Engineer

NATA GROUP
2009.12 - 2011.01
  • Construction of 90 Highway Bridges for the Turkmen Highways Authority - 300 M $
  • Details: Viaduct of Railway (240m), Viaduct of Highway (4 Nos- Approx
  • 800m total / Prestressed beams)
  • Managed the construction activities
  • Prepared and document all site and quality reports with records
  • Prepared and document of invoice payment certificate
  • Planed all site activities with short term budgeting
  • Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
  • Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Technologies Civil Engineering

SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY

Skills

PERSONALITY

  • Hard Worker
  • Creative
  • Diligent and Organized
  • Attentive to details
  • Confident
  • Problem Solver
  • Energetic
  • Leadership
  • Team Player
  • Open Mind
  • Respectful
  • Accountable

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • MS Project
  • Primavera P6
  • Bentley

OTHER SKILLS

  • IOSH
  • PMP
  • Temporary Work Supervisor
  • Fire Marshall
  • First Aider
  • PTS (Sentinel)
  • AP (*Needs to register in the UK)
  • CSE (*Needs to register in the UK)

Interests

INTERESTS

Camping, Trekking, Basketball, Swimming, History, Traveling

AWARDS , ANTALYA EXPO TOWER 2016 PROJECT - TURKEY First Place Awarded - Structure Advisor, 2016 http://www.arkitera.com/proje/3335/1-odul-expo-2016-antalya-expo-kulesi-mimari-proje-yarismasi, INTERESTING , Explore the World (Travel) Camping Jogging Basketball Page 2 of 2

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