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Abdulaziz Ali Alhazmi, MRICS

Abdulaziz Ali Alhazmi, MRICS

Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished Senior Commercial Manager with more than 10 years of experience managing contracts, streamlining development efficiency, overseeing commercial operations on high-profile projects in construction, infrastructure, and energy. Experienced in managing complex contracts, establishing financial controls, and optimizing project value for significant stakeholders. Expertise in FIDIC contract management change procedures and team leadership, with a track record of increasing operational efficiency and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior commercial manager

Mace Group
Jeddah, Mecca Region
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversees cost and contracts management for projects, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and financial controls.
  • Leads change management procedures and collaborates with senior leadership to align processes with business standards.
  • Assessed procurement requirements and anticipated expenditures, produced comprehensive reports to facilitate operational decision-making.
  • Certifies payments to consultants and contractors, maintaining accurate financial records for monthly and annual reports.
  • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for high-level project inquiries.

Commercial Manager

Red Sea Global
Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed contract administration and change control processes for major development projects.
  • Ensured cost management against budget, highlighting commercial issues and reporting on risks to maintain project targets.
  • Conducted procurement planning, evaluated expenditures, and provided financial forecasts to support project objectives.

Quantity Surveyor

WSP
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw budgeting, cost control, and contract management, providing monthly reports on expenditure and cash flow forecasts.
  • Coordinated payments to contractors, ensuring valuations aligned with client requirements and budget forecasts.

Cost Specialist

Arcadis
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2018 - 12.2021
  • Led pre- and post-contract operation including cost estimation, budget planning, and risk analysis for projects totaling SAR 1.5 billion.
  • Prepared tenders, managed contract documentation, and delivered weekly updates on financial performance, resource allocation, and risks.

Assistant Manager

Landmark Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Financial performance evaluation based on date to date, month to month, and year to year performance.
  • Inventory management and optimization.
  • Performance assessment and evaluation.
  • Team management.

Assistant Site Manager

PYRAMID CONTRACTING
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2017 - 09.2017

- Assist Project Manager on daily basis.
- Look ahead program, ensured efficient communication with other stakeholders.
- interim payment certificate.
- Report cost position and update progress on regular basis.
- Take offs for estimations & payments purposes.

Assistant Site Manager

The Labour Exchange
Auckland , New Zealand
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assisted Project manager on daily site activity.
  • Effectively look ahead program, coordinated trades, direct labor and materials, consistently meeting program, quality and cost targets.
  • Consistently monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating corrective actions to maintain site efficiencies.
  • Prepare payment certificate.
  • Take-offs for work estimation.

Summer Internship

AZMEEL Contracting
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance to site manager.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills such as quantity take off and daily site inspections.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

University of Business And Technology
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2024

Bachelor of construction Management - Construction Management, Construction Economic

Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2016

Skills

  • Commercial and Contract Management
  • Cost estimation and Budget Governance
  • Change Management & Claims Evaluation
  • High-value project management
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Software: Aconex, MS Office, SAP, Primavera

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2

Certification

  • Member of Saudi Council of Engineers
  • MRICS : (Member of RICS)
  • MCiarb : Law Practice & Procedure of International Arbitration
  • FIDIC : Management and Administration of FIDIC Contracts
  • CICC: Certified International Commercial Contract Manager
  • CIPP/CIPM : International Procurement Professional/Manager
  • Effective Team Leadership
  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  • Practical Project Management
  • Value management and Value engineering course
  • Arcadis Expedition Basecamp
  • Certificate in business and data analysis
  • Construction Change Order
  • Site safety Passport




Timeline

Senior commercial manager

Mace Group
10.2023 - Current

Commercial Manager

Red Sea Global
10.2022 - 10.2023

Quantity Surveyor

WSP
01.2022 - 10.2022

Cost Specialist

Arcadis
12.2018 - 12.2021

Assistant Manager

Landmark Arabia
02.2018 - 12.2018

Assistant Site Manager

PYRAMID CONTRACTING
01.2017 - 09.2017

Assistant Site Manager

The Labour Exchange
03.2016 - 11.2016

Summer Internship

AZMEEL Contracting
11.2015 - 02.2016

Master of Business Administration - Finance

University of Business And Technology

Bachelor of construction Management - Construction Management, Construction Economic

Unitec Institute of Technology
Abdulaziz Ali Alhazmi, MRICS