AHED MALKAWI
Riyadh
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic management, cost analysis, and ERP implementations. Proficient in Primavera and advanced spreadsheet utilization for variance analysis and budgeting proficiency. Demonstrated success in quality assurance, cost reduction and containment, and budget oversight. Adept at technical report writing and motivational leadership, with a strong focus on change management and time management. Committed to driving organizational efficiency through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Controls Director
Saudi Icon
Riyadh
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead and manage the project controls team by developing and implementing standards, policies, procedures, and change management programs to drive project success
- Formulate and execute the project controls strategy to ensure alignment with contractual requirements and business objectives
- Oversee all project phases, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost control, quality control, and risk management
- Monitor actual vs
- Forecasted schedules and costs, identify and report deviations, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Establish and manage the master schedule, project budget, cost control systems, risk management plan, quality control measures, and change management processes
- Track progress across all projects and proposals using tools such as Primavera and ePROMIS
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including progress, budget performance, project milestones and projects forecast
Cost Control Manager
Saudi Icon
Riyadh
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversee and coordinate all cost-related activities for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial targets
- Collaborate closely with the Investment Departments to monitor and manage the Total Development Cost (TDC) of projects
- Analyze project status, identify potential risks and issues, and prepare detailed reports with recommended solutions to mitigate risks
- Ensure that the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) is consistently applied and aligned across the organization
- Oversee the procurement cycle to ensure accurate CBS alignment on all purchase requests and that awarded contract values are integrated into the forecasted costs
- Prepare and issue comprehensive cost reports to Development Management on a monthly basis, providing clear insights into project financials
- Ensure that cost recording, monitoring, and reporting processes adhere to SI standards and accepted industry practices
- Assist in the preparation and review of annual project budgets, ensuring alignment with SI's operational and business plans
Cost Control Head MEP
BEC Arabia
Riyadh
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Lead all aspects of cost management for multiple MEP projects, from inception through to completion, ensuring effective cost control across projects of varying complexity
- Provide comprehensive cost analysis and reporting to support project decision-making and financial oversight
- Drive continuous improvement and process standardization by reviewing project estimates, and ensuring accuracy in project authorization, cost monitoring, and control
- Monitor, control, and report on authorized projects, focusing on cost history, trends, and forecasts to ensure alignment with financial objectives and project milestones
Estimation and Control Head
Mohammed Ali Sweilem (MASCO)
Riyadh
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Develop precise and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, accounting for materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor services, overhead, and other relevant factors
- Collaborate with project teams during the planning phase to quantify project scope, review plans and specifications, and identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Prepare bid documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), bid packages, and subcontractor solicitations, ensuring clarity and completeness to attract competitive bids
- Evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, analyzing pricing, terms, and conditions to secure the best value while upholding quality standards and project goals
- Conduct in-depth analyses of project costs, including variance analysis, cost trends, and forecasting, to identify deviations from budgets and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive budget documentation
- Monitor project expenditures, track cost performance against budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities that optimize project costs without sacrificing quality or performance
- Prepare and present cost reports, budgets, and financial analyses to stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and project teams, to support informed decision-making
- Participate in value engineering workshops, identifying opportunities to optimize costs through alternative designs or construction methods while maintaining project quality
- Implement robust cost control measures and procedures to monitor expenditures, identify potential overruns, and proactively address issues to minimize financial impact
- Maintain organized and accurate records of cost estimates, budgets, bids, contracts, change orders, and other relevant documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability in cost management activities
Cost Control Engineer/Electrical
Arabian Construction Company
Riyadh
02.2012 - 03.2014
Electrical Engineer
Fathi Farajallah construction company
Irbid
12.2010 - 01.2012
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration
European International University
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineer
Mutah University
Jordan 08.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
- Strategic Management
- Cost Analysis
- ERP Implementations
- Primavera
- Spreadsheets
- Variance Analysis
- Time-management
- Budgeting proficiency
- Technical report writing
- Quality Assurance
- Cost reduction and containment
- Budget oversight
- Motivational leadership
- Change management
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Certification
- ISO lead audit
- PMP PMI
- Contract Management
- ERP Implementer /ePROMIS
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Custom
- Leadership
- Contract Management
Timeline
Project Controls Director
Saudi Icon
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cost Control Manager
Saudi Icon
04.2020 - 12.2023
Master's Degree - Business Administration
European International University
03.2020 - 05.2021
Cost Control Head MEP
BEC Arabia
04.2019 - 04.2020
Estimation and Control Head
Mohammed Ali Sweilem (MASCO)
03.2014 - 03.2019
Cost Control Engineer/Electrical
Arabian Construction Company
02.2012 - 03.2014
Electrical Engineer
Fathi Farajallah construction company
12.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineer
Mutah University
08.2006 - 12.2010
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