TPM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director, BIM & Construction Digializaion Technology
- Is Director of Building Information Modeling
Bojan Toroman is Director of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Construction Digitalization Technology division of the Company with key responsibilities of delivering BIM services and developing & implementing world class software solutions for enhancement of project management & control services.
Mr. Bojan has worked in many prestigious projects delivering variety of advanced BIM and construction simulation systems including 3D BIM, 4D BIM, 5 D BIM and 6D BIM. He has prosperous track record of working in many mega projects including mixed developments, hotels, hospitals, marine works, airports, oil & gas, industrial and infrastructure projects.
It is worth noting that Bojan Toroman's educational back ground in architects highly complimented in developing tailor made BIM solutions to different types of projects in close coordination with the designers. He also able to provides valuable inputs to design aspects utilizing his experiences as an Architect. Mr. Bojan is also experienced in architectural and interiors designs and site supervision of works.
He is well versed with Autodesk Revit and GraphisoftArchi CAD in addition to integration techniques to present and monitor work progress , time and cost information in a single dashboard in conjunction with Prime vera project prgramme. Mr. Bojan strongly believes and practically evidenced that implementing new BIM technologies in design & construction phases will result in achieving deadlines and cost and quality objectives of the projects.
Cherakkattil Ajith is a Senior Contracts Manager of TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
Ajith holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Cost Engineer from Chicago Management Training Institute, Dubai.
Ajith has worked with Project Managers / Cost Consultants, Design & Supervision Consultants and Contractors and handled Pre and Post Contract responsibilities in the capacity of Contracts/Cost Senior Personnel.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Board
- Chairman of the Board of the Directors
Christopher John Williams is Chief Executive Officer of the Company with the key responsibility of overall executive management of Company operations world-wide.
With primary focus on the key aspects of corporate leadership, business development, and client relationships, Mr. Williams also contributes to ensuring the quality and consistency in various services provided by the Company, with an emphasise on the implementation of the latest technologies.
Since starting out his career in the United States in 1988 with international consulting firm U.S. Cost Incorporated, he has devoted the majority of his time to providing project and construction management services to large capital improvement and development programs all across the USA and abroad. Mr. Williams has over 30 years of project management experience in residential, commercial, retail and large infrastructure projects of all types, including the last 15 years in the Middle East.
Chris has successfully managed projects worth $15 Billion on 10 major development programs over the span of his career.
In 2003 Chris took on the role of expanding the Company's global presence with the formation of Williams International Group, in collaboration with TPM, and became the President & Managing Director for the region. He has skillfully positioned the firm as a globally recognized multi-disciplined consultancy firm and managed many prestigious construction projects, serving a wide array of public and private sector clients spanning the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Mr. Williams holds a degree in Bio-Chemical Engineering from the University of Georgia, USA and is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers, Project Management Institute, Construction Management Association of America, and the American Association of Airport Executives
Dr. John Williams is Chairman of the Board of the Directors, and he provides leadership and guidance across all business units and involves in the strategic planning of the Company using his vast experience and expertise in the industry.
He has more than 40 years of comprehensive experience in the fields of project management, cost management, value engineering, economic analyses, construction management, life-cycle costing, and design of buildings in the United States and overseas.
Dr. Williams founded U.S. COST, the parent company of Williams International Group, in 1983, and led the company for more than 30 years. During his tenure, the company witnessed huge developments including evolvement of the family business to a corporate level with billions of dollar worth of projects in the portfolio and employment of multinational resources in the United Sates and different parts of the world, where the company expended its business.
Prior to founding U.S COST, he held positions with several architectural firms and served as Executive Vice President of a major international project management firm and served as managing director with major developments in Saudi Arabia. He has also served on the faculties of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan. Dr. John has a unique blend of practical field skills and theoretical knowledge that makes him the primary mentor to our executive team and strategic partners.
Job Titles:
- Area Manager - Abu Dhabi
- Area Manager of Our Abu Dhabi
Georges Moussallem is the Area Manager of our Abu Dhabi office with the key responsibility of managing the company's operation in Abu Dhabi.
His role encompasses ensuring sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi business by developing of strategic partnerships and business relationships on behalf of the company, oversee and ensure the smooth running and delivery of the projects and services in line with the company's established policies and procedures and provide leadership to the team in Abu Dhabi while staying aligned with the overall company's strategy.
Mr. Georges is a practical and result-driven Executive, with extensive entrepreneurship, leadership and managerial experience of more than 22 years, mainly in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In addition to possessing the necessary leadership skills in the overall management of an organization, he also has extensive experience in managing mega projects from inception to completion.
His experience includes project Management and control during all phases of projects including pre-contract, post-contract, close out and facilities management, strategic planning and performance monitoring, incorporation, establishment and management of organizations, feasibility studies, business and financial plans, public-private partnerships and franchise agreements in addition to his outstanding communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
Job Titles:
- Interior Designer
- Project Manager
Houeida Al Andari is a Project Manager / Interior Desiger at TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates, with key responsibility of managing / desigining projects requiring more focus on interior fit outs.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
Joseph Varghese is the Managing Director and a Member of the Board of Directors with the key responsibility of managing the overall operations of the Company in all facets.
His roles also includes providing leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the Company has and observes proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and functional efficiency. Mr. Joseph spearheads the growth strategy of the corporate with focus on providing salient consultancy services to all clients .
Mr. Joseph has over 30 years construction industry and project management, oversight and delivery experience, encapsulating cost, contracts and claim managements in many major developments including hotel, residential, commercial, hospital, retail, airport, sea port, infrastructure and oil and gas projects.
He has the track records of taking key roles in many complex and large scale projects under the current organization as well as in his previous career with reputed international companies in the senior management positions. Joseph's proficiency in the cost and contracts aspects related to the construction industry earned him many acclaims and his bespoke cost control and contract administration procedures have been successfully implemented in several projects across the region. He has also headed claim consultancy services to several private and governmental projects and participated in many dispute resolution process as expert, adjudicator, mediator and arbitrator. Joseph also provides professional advises to various clients including developers, owners, consultants and contractors.
Mr. Joseph is a civil engineer by education and specialized in cost, contracts and claim aspects and has accredited with many certificates including cost engineering from AACE, project management from PMI and memberships in Dubai International Arbitration Center and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
M S Sheik Abdullah is a Senior Quantity Surveyor of TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
With a Sheik Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Sheik Abdullah is familiar with the different phases of projects and their associated quantity surveying requirements from project inception to close-out.
He is experienced in:
The preparation of BOQs,
Quantity verifications,
Cost estimation,
Cost reports,
Contract administrations,
Account reconciliations
Abdullah has applied these skills in his over 15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering for various types of projects including Hotels, Shopping Mall, Residential Developments, Mixed-use Developments, infrastructure Works, etc. He is an extremely hard worker who constantly strives for excellence and faces new challenges with a drive to succeed.
Job Titles:
- Planning Manager
- Specialist in Claims Planning
Nikhil Kothari is a specialist in Claims Planning with 12 years of global experience. He is currently the Planning Manager of TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
Nikhil is an expert in the Planning and Scheduling of Projects.
Determining suitable techniques for assessment, preparation of clear guidelines, tool-kits and contractual procedures for evaluation of Extension of Time Claims
Nikhil Kothari is a specialist in Claims Planning with 12 years of global experience. He is currently the Planning Manager of TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
Nikhil is an expert in the Planning and Scheduling of Projects. This includes being proficient in Delay Analysis, evaluation and preparation of Claims related to EOT and a myriad of other tasks related to Planning and Scheduling including:
Determining suitable techniques for assessment, preparation of clear guidelines, tool-kits and contractual procedures for evaluation of Extension of Time Claims
Development of Project Management Plan including WBS and CBA along with Engineering, Procurement & Construction Schedul
Preparation of PCS Reports including EV, CPI & SPI during progress and at Project Close-Out
He has over 12 years of comprehensive experience, including 9 Years' experience in the Middle East where he has worked with numerous international companies and was involved in various types of project including Industrial, Infrastructural, Hospitality, Residential and Commercial Developments. This specific experience allows him to provide valuable market-specific knowledge and information to our Projects that makes him extremely valuable to our Clients. He has played an integral role in various valuable and high-profile, complex projects like Le Meridian Mina Siya.
Job Titles:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Expert
- Lead Quantity Surveyor
Nisha Sukesh is an expert Quantity Surveyor with 19 years of experience in numerous complex projects. She is currently the Senior Quantity Surveyor with TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
Nisha has been involved in various aspects of Quantity Surveying during the Pre-Contract and Post-Contract stages such as:
Cost Estimates
Value Engineering
Preparing Bill of Quantities and Conditions of Contract
Claim Evaluations
Contract Administration
With 19 years of comprehensive experience in the field of Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration, Nisha has been involved in numerous Projects with diverse scopes such as Hotels, Commercial/ Residential Buildings, Factories and Showrooms. Her input from inception to completion of these projects has made her a valuable member of TPM Williams capable of assisting in the most complex of tasks with her expert knowledge, experience and time management skills.
Nisha is a Post-graduate in Construction Management and holds a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.
Rahul J Antony is a Project Engineer who adds to the team at TPM Williams as a young and enthusiastic member who is adapting to the local market and adding new skills to his rapidly growing repertoire of abilities. He has 3 years of experience as an Engineer. He also assists in the preparation and submission of Claims and is hoping to be an expert in the field in due time.
Through his education and previous experience as well as the task assigned to him at TPM Williams, Rahul has extensive exposure in:
Collation of various project documentation and preparation of appropriate logs
Assistance in the development and upkeep of the common strategies and procedures.
Preparation project organization and communication charts.
Site visits to ensure the quality of work and timely completion
Conducting of routine tests (pile load tests) and submission reports
Assistance in preparation and submission of Claims
Assistance in preparation of BOQs
Basic design works
Throughout his young career, Rahul has assisted in projects including Colleges, Commercial Buildings, Residential Projects, Infrastructural Projects and Restaurants. Most of these projects were in India and he has now successfully integrated into the local market of the UAE and is able to add significant value to projects at TPM Williams. Rahul is a team player with a positive attitude and willing to assume challenging assignments and provide support to his seniors and peers. He is incredibly driven as seen by his constant willingness to learn and add more qualifications to his resume.
Rahul has a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the Mahatma Gandhi University, which he followed up with a Masters in Structural Engineering from the Kerala Technological University. He is well versed in Staad Pro (Analyse and Design RCC and steel structures,) is a Certified Professional in AutoCAD and is familiar with Primavera, Etabs, Revit, Sketchup / V-Ray and Ansys. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers in India (AMIE) and the Builders Association of India. Impressively, he is currently pursuing a Masters in Law, specializing in Construction showing his dedication and passion for his chosen field. We, at TPM Williams, are extremely excited to see the continuous growth of Rahul and how he can further contribute to major projects.
Shairdel Al-Pasha is Director of the Company's Project Management Group, responsible for strategic planning, business development and implementation of all project management services to TPM William's clients.
Tom B. Dundas - Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Dundas is the Commercial Director of the Company with responsibility for commercial and strategic management of all services undertaken and delivered by the Company.
Tom is a professionally and contractually trained Construction Professional with over fifty years comprehensive experience in construction and related industries covering company management, project management, contract and construction management, cost management, economic analyses and value engineering, claims management and dispute avoidance, policy formulation.
Job Titles:
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Analyst
Tony Joseph is a Lawyer, Legal analyst and correspondent to major claims at TPM Williams.
He is a Lawyer with a Bachelors Degree in Law with a specialization in Contracts and Jurisprudence from The University of Buckingham, UK.
Although very young and new to the industry and market, he has already provided valuable input to many major claims in various facets from assisting in analysing delay events to providing legal input such as precedent and global analysis.
Tony is proficient in various tasks including but not limited to:
Identifying legal precedent for damages
Introducing new and various methods and thought processes into the Claims process
Allowing for the integration of Global trends/methods
Claim preparation
Counter Claims
He is keen to constantly improve and keep adding tools to his arsenal and is on course to be an expert in Contracts and a comprehensive Lawyer in Claims.
Job Titles:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Specialist
Vishal P Gandhi is a Quantity Surveyor specialist who uses his 19 years of experience in his position as Senior Quantity Surveyor of TPM Williams, United Arab Emirates.
Vishal holds a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and is an associate member of the"Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyor" and is currently pursuing the RICS APC pathway.
Vishal has amassed over 19 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering for a variety of different projects. During this time, he has become an expert in