Ahmed Balbaa
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in contract administration and claims management, specialising in FIDIC contracts and contractual agreement interpretation. Demonstrates a strong ability to ensure contract compliance and streamline procurement procedures. Committed to leveraging skills in contract management to drive organisational success and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Contracts Engineer
Modern Building Leaders (MBL)
Riyadh
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Administer main contracts and subcontracts under FIDIC and project-specific terms.
- Identify contractual risks and advise project management on mitigation strategies.
- Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variations, EOT claims, and cost claims.
- Draft formal correspondence and notices for clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Support claims defense with delay analysis, impact assessment, and entitlement substantiation.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and coordinate with cross-functional teams for contractual alignment.
Senior Contracts Engineer
Middle Delta Electricity Production Company – Ministry of Electricity & Energy
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Analyzed and managed civil contracts for power generation projects.
- Handled variations, claims, and supported dispute resolution processes.
- Reviewed executed contracts and proposed amendments for improvement.
Civil Engineer (Technical Support)
Abdul Karim Al Fawzan Engineering Consulting Office
Tabuk
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Supervised water projects under the General Directorate of Water, Tabuk Region.
- Conducted contract analysis, risk identification, claims preparation, and variation management.
- Approved materials, drawings, schedules, and payment certificates.
- Prepared progress reports and performed GIS-related quantity verification.
Project Manager
Abdul Karim Al Fawzan Engineering Consulting Office
Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed domestic water connection projects in Qassim Region.
- Supervised execution, approved materials and drawings, and certified quantities.
- Coordinated with the Water Directorate and key stakeholders.
Senior Civil Engineer
Middle Delta Electricity Production Company – Ministry of Electricity & Energy
05.2007 - 04.2013
- Supervised construction of a 750 MW power plant, including concrete, finishing, and infrastructure works.
- Managed residential, administrative, and storage building projects.
- Responsible for quantity surveying, payment certification, and cost control.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Alexandria University
EgyptContracts Management Diploma - Construction Law, FIDIC Standard Forms of Contract
American University in Cairo (AUC)
EgyptSkills
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- FIDIC Contracts
- Contractual agreement interpretation
- Procurement procedures
- Contract compliance
Certification
- Contracts Management & Administration Professional Diploma (FIDIC Contracts), AUC, 2024-01-01
- PMP Preparation Course
Languages
Arabic
Beginner
English
Beginner
Personal Information
Title: Senior Contracts Engineer | Contracts & Claims Specialist
Timeline
Senior Contracts Engineer
Modern Building Leaders (MBL)
03.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Contracts Engineer
Middle Delta Electricity Production Company – Ministry of Electricity & Energy
08.2020 - 01.2024
Civil Engineer (Technical Support)
Abdul Karim Al Fawzan Engineering Consulting Office
08.2015 - 06.2020
Project Manager
Abdul Karim Al Fawzan Engineering Consulting Office
05.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Civil Engineer
Middle Delta Electricity Production Company – Ministry of Electricity & Energy
05.2007 - 04.2013
Contracts Management Diploma - Construction Law, FIDIC Standard Forms of Contract
American University in Cairo (AUC)
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Alexandria University