I am a results-driven Projects and Operations Manager with a Civil Engineering background and 30 years of experience in the Middle East, including 20 years with manufacturing and contracting firms. I have successfully steered multi-million AED programs from design through manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, collaborating closely with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors. I am strategically focused with a strong commitment to cost, quality, schedule, customer satisfaction and stakeholder interests. I lead diverse teams in international, multicultural environments, delivering high-value facilities and complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality.

Abdul Azeez

I am a results-driven Projects and Operations Manager with a Civil Engineering background and 30 years of experience in the Middle East, including 20 years with manufacturing and contracting firms. I have successfully steered multi-million AED programs from design through manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, collaborating closely with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors. I am strategically focused with a strong commitment to cost, quality, schedule, customer satisfaction and stakeholder interests. I lead diverse teams in international, multicultural environments, delivering high-value facilities and complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality.

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I am a results-driven Projects and Operations Manager with a Civil Engineering background and 30 years of experience in the Middle East, including 20 years with manufacturing and contracting firms. I have successfully steered multi-million AED programs from design through manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, collaborating closely with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors.

I am strategically focused with a strong commitment to cost, quality, schedule, customer satisfaction and stakeholder interests. I lead diverse teams in international, multicultural environments, delivering high-value facilities and complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager at Impart Group
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead end-to-end project management for two landmark Schlumberger facilities: ACE Facility (CS Lab) and SMI Jafza Facility. Responsible for planning, design coordination, on-site delivery, and client handover. Ensured quality, cost and schedule adherence; coordinated with consultants, contractors and stakeholders; led cross-functional teams to deliver high-value corporate facilities aligned with Schlumberger global standards.
Project Manager at Mannai Corporation QPSC
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Led end-to-end management of two flagship healthcare projects (National Health Laboratory and Military Medical City), ensuring compliance with international standards. Oversaw design, approvals, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning; managed multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver facilities within budget and schedule.
Project Manager – International at Flores Valles
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2021
Led full cycle design, fabrication, supply and installation of laboratory interiors for GCC projects. Managed interface between casework, fume hoods, MEP coordination and commissioning; delivered KAUST ARAMCO labs, Jazan Refinery interiors, and other academic/industrial facilities with strict safety and quality compliance.
Project Manager – International at Thermo Fisher Scientific
October 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Delivered turnkey laboratory fit-out solutions, leading design, engineering, supply and installation of microbiology and chemical labs. Coordinated with consultants and main contractors to deliver projects for Qatar Foundation Weill Cornell Medical College, College of Health Science (Kuwait), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, SIDRA Medical Research Centre and other high-profile labs with stringent safety and regulatory requirements.
Planning & Projects Manager at Abu Dhabi Medical Industries (AMI)
November 1, 2000 - August 1, 2008
Designed technical and clinical laboratory interiors, prepared BOQs and cost estimates, and planned production schedules. Coordinated with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, safety and quality, and accurate progress reporting.
Site Engineer (Building & Road Works) at Al Mussabbeh EST
August 1, 1993 - September 1, 2000
Site engineer handling civil works, coordination with subcontractors, adherence to drawings/specifications, progress tracking and site safety/compliance in KSA.
Site Engineer (Civil Construction) at SK Constructions
October 1, 1991 - June 1, 1993
Site engineer for civil construction projects in Kerala, India, overseeing building and road works, ensuring quality, safety and schedule adherence.
Project Manager – Middle East & Africa (International) at Flores Valles
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2021
Led full cycle design, fabrication, supply and installation of specialized laboratory fit-out packages for major institutional and industrial projects across the GCC. Managed complex interior laboratory works including casework systems, fume hoods and worktops, with integrated MEP coordination; delivered ARAMCO KAUST collaboration and laboratory interiors for academic and industrial clients; oversaw installation and commissioning and ensured safety and quality.

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering at State Board of Technical Education, Kerala, India
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991
Diploma in Civil Engineering at State Board of Technical Education, Kerala, India
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

Generative AI Foundation
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Laboratory casework and fume hoods installation training
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Fume Hood & BSC field testing
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Fume Hood EN-14175 testing seminar
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Generative AI Foundation
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Laboratory Casework and Fume Hood Installation Training
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Testing and Commissioning of Laboratory Caseworks, Fume Hoods and Bio-safety Cabinets
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Fume Hood EN-14175 Testing
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Diploma in Civil Engineering
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Life Sciences, Education, Government, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics