Hakan Sonmez

MBA, MRICS, PMP, CCP, LEED AP BD+C | Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Multi-billion Dollar Budget Management | Claim and Dispute Resolution

Moscow Metropolitan Area

About

Hi! I am Hakan, an MRICS, PMP, CCP and LEED AP BD+C Certified Executive with extensive experience in managing high-value and mission-critical construction projects from inception till closure within budget, time, and defined quality standards. ➤ As a performance-focused professional, I create and communicate clear and attainable project goals and milestone plans. ➤ Leveraging my process-oriented approach, I strategically plan and execute all operations while adhering to safety regulations. Expertise in mitigating risks by conducting on-site assessments. ➤ I am an expert at implementing the right execution process/control techniques to achieve operational excellence ➤ Engaging and collaborative, I am a trusted partner to clients, contractors, and management; relied upon to identify and capitalize on opportunities for major savings and process improvements. ➤ Proficient in procurement/handling of critical work packages and services. ➤ Self-directed, flexible, team-oriented, and quick learner with excellent communication and leadership skills Throughout my career, I have developed solid leadership skills and achieved out of box results: ✪ Effectively managed a budget of $2.9 billion and accomplished project deliverables within scope; proactively identified and mitigated possible deviations as Project Controls Office Manager at. ✪ Procured material and services of over $60 million with a keen focus on expediting deliveries as Deputy Project Manager, Project Controls Office Manager. ✪ Regarded for project success; received Renaissance Construction Excellence Award 2016. ✪ Accomplished a 3-years long project while managing budget of $120 million without any deviation and delay. If you find my profile exciting or interesting in learning more about my skill set and experience, please contact me on LinkedIn.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at GES Construction

  • Project Controls Chief at Renaissance Construction

    Lafarge Cement Plant As Project Controls Manager, I managed the complete project life cycle from inception to successful closure. ☞ Provided leadership and expertise on key operations such as budgeting, risk identification and mitigation, change management, warehouse operations, and cost containment initiatives. ☞ I successfully attained all established KPI metrics and communicated progress to key stakeholders. Key Achievements: ✪ Accomplished a 3-years long project while managing a budget of $120 million without any deviation and delay. ✪ Drove significant improvement in project profitability, increasing profit through effective management. ✪ Procured and maintained optimal inventory levels of over $80 million materials. ✪ Managed $65 million material in the warehouse and ensured time delivery to the construction site.

  • Deputy Project Manager at Renaissance Construction

    Lakhta Center (Europe's Highest Tower) As Deputy Project Manager at Renaissance Construction, I leveraged extensive expertise in supervising multiple teams, including Design, Cost Control, Cost Estimation Teams, and on-site crew. ☞ In this role, I coordinated on-site construction operations with a keen focus on accomplishing project deliverables within time and budget. ☞ Meticulously reviewed activities to ensure compliance with quality standards as well as health & safety regulations. ☞ I actively participated in meetings, quality inspections, and site walk to review scope, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. ☞ I also deployed knowledge and in-depth understanding of drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scope. ☞ Maintained close collaboration with the employer, subcontractors, and suppliers aimed at communicating progress. Key Achievements: ✪ Recognized for increasing project profit through cost estimation, cost control, and value engineering. ✪ Sourced reliable vendors/suppliers across the globe concurrently procured material/services of over $2.4 billion and expedited deliveries to ensure interruption-free operations. ✪ Distinguished for managing warehouse operations; stocking and delivering material of over $900 million and to site. ✪ Identified and mitigated changes to only 2% aimed at avoiding substantial impact on project progress. ✪ Realized risks' monetary value ratio to <0.1% of project budget through proactive risk assessment and mitigation.

  • Deputy Technical Office Manager at GAMA

    Yemen LNG Plant • Progress Measurement & Planning/Scheduling • Cost Control • Preparation of Monthly Invoices to the Contractor • Follow-up of Project Procurement and Invoicing of Procurement to the Contractor • Preparation and Control of Subcontractors’ Progress Reports and Invoices • Preparation and Control of Routine Reports such as Daily, Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports • Contract Follow-up and Correspondences (Technical and Managerial) • Technical Support to Construction Groups • Archive Management, Document Control and Control & Organization of As-built drawings • Preparation of quotations for additional works and the respective finalization • Final Re-measurement and Preparation of Final Takeoffs • Preparation of New Unit Prices • Taking Place in Project Procedures’ Preparation and Implementation

  • Project Manager at GES Construction

    Dream Towers Residential Complex, Dream River 1&2 Office Complex, South River Transportation Station, Dream Beach Club Swimming Pools, Preobrajenskiy Ploshad Residential Complex As Project Manager at GES Construction, I successfully manage multiple teams, including Project Controls, Design, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Occupational Work Safety, Quality, Contract Administration, Human Resources and Site Work Execution Teams. ☞In this role, I leverage organizational expertise in project planning, budgeting, scope management, contract negotiations and conflict settlement. ☞Manage setting of process and compliance procedures. ☞Organize and lead periodical meetings with internal and external stakeholders to understand and manage expectations and requirements. ☞Facilitate coordination between project teams with focus on timely, in budget completion with the expected quality standards. ☞Engage all stakeholders in the whole projects’ life cycle to avoid scope slippage, missing expectations and consequent dissatisfaction. ☞Actively search and implement design and execution optimization and value engineering with engagement of all stakeholders to reduce costs and project duration, and increase quality. Key Achievements: ✪ Accurately prepared cost estimations and tender budget for 4 projects of total cost of $250 million. ✪ Organized and attended tender clarification meetings, cost settlement and contract negotiations with the clients. ✪Define value engineering and cost reduction opportunities and increase profit by implementing them. ✪ Led risk assessment and risk response plan. Continuously look for raising risks and implement responses as planned; proactively identify and mitigate deviations. ✪ Define constraints timely and develop responses to prevent budget and schedule overruns. ✪Source reliable vendors/suppliers across the globe concurrently procure material/services of over $200 million and expedite deliveries to ensure interruption-free operations.

  • Deputy Project Manager at Renaissance Construction

    Bridgestone Tire Plant As Deputy Project Manager and Project Controls Manager at Renaissance Construction, I led key operations for a critical construction project of 18-month with a budget of $100 million from the initial stage to successful project closure. ☞ In this role, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and save on cost through value-engineering. ☞ I identified and mitigated risks involved throughout the project life cycle. ☞ I coordinated with the employer, subcontractors, and suppliers on issues related to contracts. ☞ I also procured material and services from across the globe while ensuring on-time delivery through follow-up with vendors. ☞ Tracked progress with corresponding KPI metrics established after assessment with key stakeholders. ☞ Administered all warehouse activities as well as spearheaded cost control and cost estimation teams. Key Achievements: ✪ Increased project profit through capitalizing cost containment opportunities and value engineering. ✪ Organized and maintained Warehouse operations, effectively managing materials of over $50 million.