SIMA International in Iraq and PRO SIMA International in Afghanistan are two companies belonging to the mother company SSG Offshore s.a.l, which was founded in Lebanon and has been a leading construction and trading company for more than 20 years.
In order to ensure a comprehensive project management and successful completion, Sima International and Pro Sima International’s Departments work as a Team to ensure that project requirements and deadlines are met within the specified timeframe.
Sima International andPro SimaInternational have been accredited certificates of appreciation, excellence and achievements for: its support that helped improving operations, its quality project and equipment, its professionalism, its focus on the mission, its highest quality of craftsman and exemplary performance of duty.
The most highly regarded contracting company in the region in terms of customer satisfaction, quality assurance, safety, and effectiveness.
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A fast growing company while maintaining the confidence we have gained in the region.
To Excel as a regional and recognized contracting company providing technical, engineering, and commercial services.
SIMA International in Iraq and PRO SIMA International in Afghanistan are two companies belonging to the mother company SSG Offshore s.a.l, which was founded in Lebanon and has been a leading construction and trading company for more than 20 years. Our success in these countries has made us one of the largest and most diversified Lebanese construction companies in the area. SSG Offshore s.a.l. along with Sima International and Pro Sima International has become one of the U.S. Government’s most trusted and reliable contractors winning over $400 Million in contracts. Sima International and Pro Sima International have developed strong ties with their reputed clients by delivering excellent quality work and products at competitive prices. Sima International and Pro Sima International have met and exceeded their customers’ expectations by adhering strictly to their Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures. This continued commitment to customer satisfaction has largely contributed to the present success of the companies.
A. OPERATIONS IN IRAQ
Operating in Iraq since 2001, SIMA International has been instrumental in the Rebuild Iraq Program funded and managed by the U.S. Coalition Forces since 2003. SIMA International has been awarded over $300 Million in contracts by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Military Units and Agencies, and NATO Forces.
Sample of Major Projects:
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity(IDIQ), $60 Million (W917BG-06-C-007- Ongoing)
Baghdad Bypass; West Baghdad, $6.6 Million (W917BG-07-C-0021-Ongoing)
IDIQ –POCA Construction Contract, $6 Million – Completed
Al Karkh Water Network, $3.6 Million (W917BG-06-C-0129-Completed)
Repairs to Irish-Airport Road, $3.2 Million (W917BG-05-0160-Completed)
Al Sader City-Water Network, $3 million (W917BG-06-C-0221-Completed)
As a result of its notable success in Iraq, SSG Offshore s.a.l expanded its operations into Afghanistan where it registered under the name of PRO SIMA International. PRO SIMA International International has been awarded and is executing over $100 Million in large Road and General Construction projects since 2005.
Sample of Major Projects:
Afghanistan National Authorities(ANA) Design/Build Compound, $57 Million (W917PM-07-C-0036-Ongoing) Jalalabad.
Design/Construction-Terin Kowt Roads, $22.025 Million (W917PM-06-C-0053-Ongoing)
Design/Build, ANA Commando Battalion, $20 Million (W917PM-06-C-0034-Ongoing)
Design/Construction -Paktika Roads, $16.5 Million (W917PM-06-C-0049-Ongoing)
Together with SIMA International and PRO SIMA International, SSG Offshore s.a.l employs a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees who are leaders in Engineering, Design, Management, and Construction disciplines. SSG Offshore s.a.l’s main strength is its fully committed, well-trained and technically competent staff that go beyond the call of duty to ensure the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction. SSG Offshore s.a.l has the management expertise, technology, equipment, and highly trained personnel to execute any construction project - private, public, civil, residential, or commercial- and in any type of political environment.
Sima International and Pro Sima International are committed to providing a full range of services beyond their customers’ expectations. They have associated and established agent agreements with international and local supply companies in order to widen their scope of services to include not only general construction, water and sewage systems, electrical systems, and road projects, among their list of accomplishments, but also to provide a full range of supplies such as construction material, generators, military uniforms, armored vehicles, office furniture and equipment and more.
Sima International and Pro Sima International have been successful in meeting their customers’ needs by using the most sophisticated management tools and delivering on-time, on-budget, high quality projects. Exceptionally meritorious services, professional & functional workspace, expedient delivery, and loyalty in business have been the driving forces behind the companies’ success and uniqueness in the local and regional market. Sima International and Pro Sima International have proven to be leading providers of specialty contracting services. The companies’ main focus is to ensure high quality construction and equipment, and a safe work environment.
The following is a small sample of the types of projects that Sima International and Pro Sima International along with SSG Offshore s.a.l have executed in the past two years:
A. CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
Sima International and Pro Sima International along with SSG Offshore s.a.l have executed projects in road and highway construction (gravel and asphalt), design/build of commercial and residential buildings, barracks, airports, shopping malls, complexes, hospitals, school renovations and support facilities, steel structures, among others.
Since our company is dedicated to rebuilding the relationships between governments and the people they serve, we also take it upon ourselves to train the limited skilled local national labor force of the countries in which we operate.
In order to ensure a comprehensive project management and successful completion, Sima International and Pro Sima International’s Departments work as a Team to ensure that project requirements and deadlines are met within the specified timeframe. In this manner, Sima International and Pro Sima International have adopted the following management approach:
Human Resources: The human resources department is empowered to handle capable and wide distribution of contractual affairs.
Headquarter Office Support: The Headquarter Office in Lebanon supports all Administrative, Management, Engineering Services, and Procurement of contracts for Iraq, Afghanistan and Lebanon. As a result, our Procurement Department has developed a first class supply chain enabling immediate and secured shipments of goods from around the world.
Project Mobilization: Site mobilization plan for new projects can take 5 to 15 days to furnish and transport on site: facilities, machinery, tools, equipment and the necessary staff, depending on the country.
Engineering Department: Sima International and Pro Sima International’s dedicated Engineering Staff in Lebanon and on site (Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Design, and Mechanical Engineers and draftsmen) will handle all engineering and managerial support of projects with regards to design, shop drawings, project management, and technical submittals.
Planning Construction Schedules: Planning of the project’s completion time schedule takes into consideration the material to be purchased and dispatched in short time according to the project special conditions. During this time, the engineers will attend site surveys and collect data to set up the calculations and drawings for each milestone task operation.
Safety and Quality Policy:It is the policy of Sima International andPro SimaInternational to manage its total construction, engineering, and maintenance services to avoid causing unnecessary risk to the health and safety of employees, customers, and public by:
Complying with OH&S requirements, U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, and appropriate codes of practice.
Complying with customer OH&S requirements
Disseminating its knowledge on OH&S to ensure full participation from its employees and all relevant parties, and
Continuously reviewing, improving, and updating OH&S policy and its performance.
Warranty letter: Vendor suppliers will sign and engage in a warranty letter of 1 year period.
Quality Control & Environmental Policy: Sima International andPro SimaInternational are fully committed through active participation at all levels to ensure that services provided:
Meet customers satisfaction
Are free of any defect
Conform to Quality Management Systems, and
Continuously Strive to Improve
In addition, Sima InternationalandPro SimaInternational are committed to maintain a culture of integrity and accountability to safeguard the natural environment by:
Developing a system that will comply to Environmental Legislation, and
Continuously improving the welfare of employees and our customers by sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources.
Sima International andPro SimaInternationalhave endeavored to achieve notable success and recognition during its work in the reconstruction of Iraq, and its operations with the U.S Corps of Engineers, the UNIFIL, and NATO in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon.
Sima International andPro SimaInternational have been accredited certificates of appreciation, excellence and achievements for: its support that helped improving operations, its quality project and equipment, its professionalism, its focus on the mission, its highest quality of craftsman and exemplary performance of duty.
