Dynamic and results-oriented executive with a proven track record of project execution and turnaround within large, high-paced organisations. Strategic management professional utilising keen analysis, insights and a team approach towards driving organisational improvements and implementing industry best practices. Skilled in leading multi-functional area teams (technical, operations, legal, finance), external advisors and consultants. Expert in realising effective processes for improvement of timeliness, cost control, and product quality. Highly competent in transforming the company’s procedures, key performance indicators and organisational structure to support business growth. Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and motivate an engineering team to perform at the highest level whilst understanding talent development and management. Seeking a new challenge to showcase success and add value to the transformational management of a large, diverse organisation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Strategic Planning and Development ▪ Start-up Operations/Concept Development ▪ Multi-Billion Dollar Project Execution ▪ Organisational Restructuring and Profitability ▪ Board Member and Stakeholder Relationships ▪ New Business Development/Market Penetration ▪ Process and Efficiency Improvements ▪ Turnaround and High-Growth Strategies ▪ Contract Negotiations and Management ▪ Cross-Functional Team Leadership ▪ Business Expansions and Joint Ventures ▪
KEY SKILLS
< > Applies in-depth knowledge and academic expertise in all aspects of engineering methodology to understand the needs and requirements of an organisation before effecting positive change. Transformed processes and improved functionality at a multi-billion Saudi Riyal hospital project at National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) leading to increased efficiency, cost cutting measures, increase in the lifespan of utilities and power consumption leading to improved productivity.Strategic Planning: Performance driven professional with a demonstrable ability to applying short, medium and long term vision to large projects. Took advantage of the construction industry boom in KSA to build up an arm of a US construction management company in the country to apply the project management function. Strong networking with governmental organisations led to the award of multi-million dollar contracts, building up a considerable profit.
Start Up: Enjoys the challenge of starting companies from scratch and turning them into profitable ongoing companies by applying strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial acumen. Established Top Technical Company by networking widely and undertaking all operations including budgeting, bidding, scheduling, marketing and evaluation. Won a number of contracts turning around company profitability by 3% in the second operational year.
Business Development: Consistently adds value to organisations requiring expansion and successfully wins projects through hard work and tenacity. Recruited by AlRashild Holding Company to expand a family based business into a corporate one and directed and led new public sector government projects including two $500M+ universities. Further bids resulted in an increase in company growth from 9 to 15%.
< > Utilises a strong analytical mind to streamline and affect new processes, bringing about change and cost-effectiveness. At the National Guard Health Affairs’ engineering department there was a need for improved productivity and cost-cutting. Rationalised personnel by 10% by reallocating resources across functions whilst retaining and motivating staff to support business growth. At AlRashid, created a new organisational chart by reallocating new directors and resources, improving functionality. CEO Top Technical Co., Saudi Arabia www.ttcsaudi.com
Comprehensive property Maintenance Services to Residential and Commercial buildings in KSA
Jan 2012 - present
Participating in the establishment of company in Saudi Arabia as well as managing and directing the functions of the company.
Executing all the budgeting, bidding, scheduling, marketing and evaluation of all maintenance projects.
Achievements
Successfully established and started the company up from scratch and its total operations.
Utilised effective networking capabilities to establish and maintain cordial relationships with clients, which resulted in winning various contracts and increasing profit by 3% in the second fiscal year.
CEO Inshaat/Vanir Project Management, Saudi Arabia
Providing quality construction management services across the US and globally
Jun 2007 – Mar 2011
Participated in the establishment of the arm of this US company in Saudi Arabia.
Managed and directed the all the functions of the company.
Executed all the budgeting, bidding, scheduling, marketing and evaluation of projects and applied strong project management skills and methodology.
Achievements
Meticulously created and set up the project management functions of the company which resulted in winning multi-million projects and achieving a steady profit of 12%.
Chairman Assistant Abdulrahman AlRashid Holding Company
Jan 2008 – Mar 2010
Led the establishment of the contracting arm for the company and directed the company to bid on large government projects.
Created a professional technical division capable of project management.
Achievements
Proactively managed and directed the company to establish a government project construction division, which is classified as "A" level in the government contractor's classification scale.
Participated in bidding on multi-billion government projects resulting in winning bids and increased the company growth from 9% to 15%.
Chief Engineer (Engineering Services) National Guard Health Affairs
Sep 1998 – Mar 2007
Managed and supervised the function of Engineering Services in National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) by providing a reliable and efficient operation and maintenance service along with the planning, design and construction of new projects.
Handled all engineering disciplines which including planning and design, projects management, utilities and maintenance and medical equipments in central, western and eastern regions.
Oversaw all NGHA projects by participating in the evaluation of the design and execution of all new projects, renovation and refurbishment works and proper handover of NGHA.
Executed the operational methodology of the new projects starting from the planning phase through the commissioning phase.
Executed functional planning, budgeting and scheduling for major and minor capital projects related to the Hospital and other facilities.
Provided technical direction and assistance to directors and staff in defining and evaluating requirements for future space and services.
Managed construction projects with contractors, architects, engineers and appropriate authorities and provided primary support for all inspection and acceptance activities related to new construction.
Coordinated closely with senior management to ensure all aspects of future projects are considered as well as developed and controlled the engineering services salary and non-salary annual budget ensuring cost effective results.
Developed and directed programs to maintain buildings, equipment and grounds in excellent condition.
Developed programs in functional safety, sanitation and environmental control to provide a safe, clean environment for all patients and staff in accordance with JCIA and NFPA standard.
Supervised the selection, installation and testing of all the medical equipment at all the projects.
Achievements
Applied functional engineering methodology to less efficient physical plants and capital equipment of the facility, which resulted in enhancing the equipment functionality with increased efficiency and life span of physical plants as well as minimal power consumption.
Developed the maintenance department standards, polices and procedure to assure continuity of smooth operation process.
Assumed responsibility of handling functional planning, budgeting and scheduling for major projects.
Effectively managed and supervised multi-billion projects by applying a value engineering methodology to control cost, maintain budget constraint, functionality and productivity.
EARLY CAREER
Deputy Director (Utilities and Maintenance) King Fahad National Guard Hospital
May 1996 – Oct 1997
Mechanical Engineer King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Jun 1995 – May 1996
Production and Transmission of Power Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
Sep 1993 – Aug 1995
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Honoured and awarded by the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah during the Inauguration of Fahda Bint Al Asi – ICU Project in King Adbdulaziz medical City in Riyadh in 2000
Honoured and awarded by the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah during the inauguration of King Abdulaziz Hospital in Al Ahssa – 2002
Honoured and awarded by the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah during the corner stoning of King Fisal Cardiac Centre in Jeddah – 2005
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CONFERENCES
Renewable and Solar Energy Application and Systems –Tampa, Florida
2008
IIR Middle East – Hospital Design & Upgrade
2000
Annual International Executive Program in Latest Development in Projects and Construction Management
1999
Practical Valve Technology
1999
Compressor & Steam Turbine Technology
1999
Healthcare Waste & Recycling
1998
MCU Project – Chiller Testing at TRANE – France
1998
Global Engineering Conference – San Diego, California
1998
Medical Gas Testing & Training – Baltimore, USA
1997
Hillrom Healthcare Training Program ( Selection of BHU)
1996
Air-Conditioning (Training with Carrier, USA
1995
Power plant – Production & Transmission of Power – Maine, USA
1993-95
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering University of Maine, Orono, USA
May 1995
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Maine, Orono, USA
Dec 1993
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Saudi Council of Engineers
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
American Solar Energy Society
Saudi Advanced Industries Co. (Board Member)
Comprehensive Healthcare Co. (Executive Partner)
IPCM for Project Managements (Board Member)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in using IBM PC’s & Compatibles, Turbo Pascal Program and Microsoft Office
