AHMED ALI ALZAHRANI

Lead execution of capital oil and gas projects, managing engineering, procurement, and construction phases in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards.

• Finalized project risk register through PRM sessions with proponents, contractors, and designers.
• Secured 11 Land Use Permits (LUPs) to enable uninterrupted construction activities.
• Obtained the Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings for Early Works and 90% Detail Design packages.
• Achieved +$1M USD cost saving by optimizing AC Mitigation (ACM) scope in collaboration with GES+, vendors, and proponents.
• Acted as focal point for internal audits, ensuring full compliance with Aramco protocols and closing findings promptly.
• Reviewed technical submittals and engineering drawings to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and standards compliance.

Executed brownfield and greenfield pipeline facility projects from construction through commissioning.

• Delivered construction and commissioning of 10 valve stations and 2 scraper facilities.
• Led FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning of solar systems at 3 remote sites.
• Developed 2 negative change orders, addressing scope gaps and contractual risks.
• Eliminated rework through proactive interface coordination with parallel projects.
• Accelerated procurement timelines by managing vendor–contractor coordination.
• Secured COVID-19 curfew permits to maintain workforce mobility during lockdown, preventing delays.

• Prepared 9 mid-form and 1 short-form contracts to expedite the construction progress.
• Managed complex pipeline interface works involving 5 valve station pads.
• Oversaw 3 critical NWC pipeline crossings, ensuring safe and compliant execution.
• Facilitated weekly progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders to track milestones.
• Verified contractor invoices against physical progress and contractual scope.

• Participated in 90% design reviews, tracking and validating implementation of approved comments.
• Developed site mobilization plan and secured Project Manager approval.
• Coordinated permits with Aramco Operations (Proponent) for safe site execution.
• Supervised construction of 190 km pipeline Right-of-Way in remote and challenging terrain.