AHMED YOUSEF
Riyadh
Summary
Certified PMP, MBA +23 years of experience in construction, Technical & projects delivery management field in KSA. Offering Massive background in Projects Engineering management to exceed client expectations & satisfaction by securing clarity on the projects program progress & monitoring the projects performance across all aspects of project management processes. Worked with National, International Contractor Companies & Engineering / Management Consultancy Firms with excellent knowledge in the Technical & Management of multidisciplinary Projects, under a wide range of codes of international practice & standards. Solid experience in housing programs, hospitality, master planning, architecture, Infrastructure, urban planning projects, development management initiatives & project management information systems. Courteous & cordial with drive to improve work quality, manage key milestones. Expert in managing design phase/s, leading value engineering workshops, coordinating between multi-functional systems, liaising with governmental agencies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
CIMS Management Consultant
05.2024 - Current
- Project Execution plan for 'MISK' Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City Kindergarten at District 14 and District 05 (464) units which consist for 460 housing units (Villas, Town house and Twin house) In addition to Mosque, Swimming Pool Bldg., Kindergarten D05, and community center
- Budgetary cost study and preparation for RIXOS Hotel at Half-moon Beach-Al Khobar
- Project consists of (442) Key Hotel, (41) Villa Executive and presidential, (5) nos
- Dining Facilities, (6) nos
- Café, Clubhouse, Recreational facilities (Pools and Activity center), Conference and wellness facilities (Conference Center and SPA& Wellness)
- Managed Budgetary cost, Bidding management, procurement strategy, PQQ and scoring study and preparation
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives
- Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling
- Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures
- Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes
- Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness
Program Construction Manager
MEINHARDTGROUP-KSA
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Project Title & description: NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
- Construction works for 330 attached School & Toi
- Of Various Types
- Construction Works for 70 Standalone school for 600 Student
- Construction works for 224 (MPH) - FF&E for 230 Schools
- Leading, Managing & Supporting Technical teams assigned for engineering design and enhancement, material evaluation & approvals, giving all direction to solve discrepancies and conflicts to attain full coordination and optimized design package
- Leading project team including heads of departments & sites managers to ensure that deliverables are submitted on schedule & are meeting client expectations & satisfaction
- Implementing change management tools to keep project up-to-date & resistance to new concepts
- Defined project scope, milestones & task allocation to establish & maintain clear progress plans
- Implementing value Engineering tools in order to ensure cost saving for project Budget
- Conducting technical customer meetings & increasing strengthening stakeholder relationships
- Ensuring terms of contract are followed & managing scope changes to meet project objectives
- Ensuring project plans & forecasts are produced & regularly updated Requirements
- Ensuring project sites are being completed within budget & schedule while meeting client requirements
- Creating & maintaining effective communications with all project stakeholders
- Leading negotiation with contractors for project practical completion & final closeout
- Led Project Management Cost study, evaluation, and planning for 60 nos
- Public private partnership school at Mecca/Jedda
Development Project Cost Manager
CIMS- KSA
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Project Title & description: CIMS assigned as PMO, for THAKHER Development Co
- At MECCA Rea' THAKER Dist
- For Hospitality Program including several Towers operated by niche hotels operators
- Overall Parcel property area 30.61 hectare and BUA 3, 319, 891.16 SQM, consists of 08 phases, 99 lots of different heights / types - towers /Semi towers / Multi floors - Hotels / Furnished Apartments/ Buildings for investment, vacant plot for investment
- In addition to boulevard and infra-structure works
- Oversaw final turnover process, enhancing communication between key stakeholders throughout project lifecycle to facilitate smooth completion
- Submit summary to Project Manager
- Oversaw implementation of Project Execution Plan & other documents as required
- Collaborated with other stakeholders to ensure that project meets or exceeds goals established in plans
- Provided direction & management for program's projects & ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations
- Participated in weekly job meetings & submit summary of project progress to Project Manager
- Managed overall project progress & initiating corrective actions whenever required
- Tracked & communicated project status, timelines & action items from project inception to delivery
- Managed desires & expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects
- Built company reputation by managing & successfully delivering projects with high client satisfaction
Director of Projects
AFIFI Contracting-KSA
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Project Title & description: SADEEN SHOW ROOM at Al-Khobar-Dammam Express way
- Client: Gulf Contractor Symbol (GCS) , Skeleton (Steel Structure) Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)
- Project Title & description: NESAJ Compound project - construction of sub-structure of 50 villas and 32 Townhouse
- Client : NESAJ - Al-Fawzan
- Project Title & description: South Dhahran Housing Project (DCHP) - Doors' installation for more than 300 villas
- Client: ARAMCO/ARABTEC/UWPCO
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability
- Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments
- Produced recurring & ad-hoc Progress Reports, presentations, & client dashboards including financial management, time management, project risk, & issues, quality management, contractor performance, health & safety metrics, & tracking for engineering & procurement submissions
- Reviewed & challenged contractor progress reports & presentations
- Coordinated with cross-functional team across multiple departments including Design Department, Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling, Quantity Surveying, Cost Control, Risk Management, QA/QC
- Department, Health & Safety, & Document Control
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes
- Collaborated with project teams to address & resolve issues
- Monitored evolving regulatory changes & parameters to maintain operational compliance
- Conducted workforce planning & benchmarking to meet client satisfaction & project milestone
- Minimized project risk by identifying potential issues & developing appropriate contingency plans
- Guaranteed 95% on-time delivery of projects by monitoring & managing timelines
- Developed process optimization tools that led to 15% operational efficiency increase on year of 2017
- Trained & mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress
- Managed scopes & deadlines using different project management methods
Senior Construction Manager
CIMS- KSA
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Project Title & description: East Dammam Housing Project (i) ALNAWRAS - For Aramco's retired employees
- Project is non-gated community consists including Substructure, superstructure, finishing works for 228 villas, Infra structure works for total property more than 16.5 Hectare including lift station, GLS water tanks, force main, network drainage of different diameters
- All premises hardscape & landscape works
- Detailed design for infrastructure roads, medium voltage & related approvals from authorities
- Managed & executed engineering projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict timelines & budget constraints
- Managed Testing and Commissioning for Infrastructure Works in project including all S/S, Lift Station, and Potable water GLS tanks
- Conducted documented inspections for compliance with project scope & integrated test plans
- Oversaw installation, testing & commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance & safety requirements
- Reviewed all related discipline design drawings & ensure all drawings were compatible with design package & well-coordinated
- Oversaw implementation of comprehensive remedial building works
- Attended progress meetings, preparing Contractor's correspondences including letters, site instructions
- Coordinated with related disciplines & ensure smooth Execution of Project and Monitored compliance with applicable codes
- Managed preparation of Site Progress Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports & Presentations
- Follow up NCR closure, directing for corrective actions and optimize process to avoid recurrences
Design Manager
RADICON Gulf Consult (RGC) Now (ASYSTEM)
04.2011 - 02.2013
- Project Title & description: Design management and technical support for Ras Al-khair Road linking project owned by Royal Commission (RC); consists of Mosque, Residential buildings, sports center, medical center, Fire station Royal Commission, Fire station Civil Defense and Guard houses in addition to Site Development, services, and utility areas
- Led & supervised design project team of 08 engineers & assistant engineers
- Completed projects on time & within budget by collaborating with stakeholders & public authorities
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications & safety standards
- Oversaw technical, financial & operational requirements for civil engineering projects
- Built relationships with clients for maximum satisfaction & long-term business success
- Enforced strict health, safety & environmental rules applicable to each project type
- Monitored compliance with applicable codes, quality control requirements, & safety regulations
- Coordinated with related disciplines & ensure Smooth Execution of Project
- Reviewed & coordinating all related discipline design drawings
- Design management and technical support for SIPCHEM housing ownership project (SHOP) in Al-Jubail - Royal Commission (RC) consists of 353 villas in addition to mosque type 450 Nos
- Design management and technical support for Ghazalah SVC 132 KVA for ABB
- Design management and technical support for SADARA IT and Telecom Data Center at Jubail owned by Aramco and Dow
Construction Manager
IPMC 'International Project Management Company
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Project Title & description: Al-Khobar Lakes Project , consultation supervision scope in addition to design liability for 02 villages with total of 284 villas in addition to related infrastructure and Construction works for Lakes in parcel
- Managed Execution of infra & superstructure of project & keep development process proactive
- Ensured all parties are performing in accordance with their contracted services & duties agreed under responsibility matrix
- Monitored Sub-Contractors performance & give regular objective feedback on progress & deal immediately with poor performance
- Coordinated filed activities with tender drawings & time schedule
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications & HSE standards
- Prepared technical reports & arranged for survey or investigation work
- Supported on-time & under-budget project completion by proactively communicating challenges & updates
- Completed technical reviews to gauge work quality & compliance with requirements
Senior Architect
DAR Consulting-KSA
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Project Title & description: Design and supervision for extension of Jubail Beach Resort, participated in design works for SABIC housing project, SIPCHEM Beach Camp & Basatin Al-Doha
- Managed all design works, shop drawings preparation, perspectives , presentation & supervision works
- Construction monitoring & compliance of contractor, ensuring works are carried out as per drawings, specifications & standards, as per schedule & ensures compliance to quality standards & local/national regulatory safety codes
- Managed design projects from concept development through to completion
- Utilized 3D modeling software to create visual presentations of architectural concepts for client review
- Developed and managed fee proposals, resulting in successful bids and project acquisitions
- Prepared design documentation for tender and construction purposes
- Presented detailed project plans to communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders
- Conceptualized and designed architectural plans, integrating client specifications and functional requirements
Construction Project Manager
Al Manar Al Arabia
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Project Title & description: Ministry of Health - Executing for all works and coordinating mechanical, electrical (low& Medium voltage) works for Dammam Regional lab which consists of 3400.0 m2
- Executed all works and coordinating mechanical, electrical (low& Medium voltage) works for Nuayriyah kidney center which consists of 800.0 m2 with overall 16 beds capacity
- Managed overall Structure, Mechanical, Electrical works executing in addition to project planning & controlling
- Oversaw turnover process & enhancing communication between key stakeholders
- Monitored project costs & schedules, making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines & financial targets
- Ensured that all materials used & work performed are as per specifications
- Reduced on-site incidents by 100% through diligent implementation of HSE standard
- Monitored workmanship of subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical specifications & procedures
- Monitored daily construction details & progress, preparing schedules & supervising completion of final punch lists to maintain project achievement and to meet client expectations
Construction Project Engineer
Egyptian Contracting Company - Mokhtar Ibrahim
04.2004 - 07.2005
- Project Title & description: Infra structure works for Abo Kebir Town including Construction, mechanical and electrical works, Construction work for Sewage treatment plant (STP), 02 main lift & sub-lift stations, force main G.R.P 900mm Dia
- /12.0 km long & vitrified clay gravity network drainage of numerous sizes
- Performed Site Planning, site surveying & all related tests
- Completed 04 projects on time & within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects & public authorities
- Prepared & reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments & associated documents
- Minimized project risks, conducting structural monitoring to ensure maximum safety & stability
Construction Project Engineer
Al Madawy Contracting and Supplying
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Project Title & description: construction works for main lift station at BEHBIT- Al- Mansoura , Construction works for main lift station at SHENRAQ -Tanta , Finishing works for S.T.P
- Sewage treatment plant, of 10, 000.0 m3/ day capacity , Finishing works for school Bldg
- Consists of G+ 03 floors 500.0 m2 each
- Worked as projects manager for strategic plan preparation and Managed client relations, cost estimation, bidding works in addition to monitoring executing work
Construction Site Engineer
HRAZ for Contracting
08.1999 - 02.2002
- Project Title & description: Construction works for school project consists of G+ 03 floors with 500.0 SQM per each in addition to premises hardscape and infrastructure works of 500 SQM in addition to retaining wall 4.0 h
- Worked as Site engineer to Manage overall Structure, Mechanical, Electrical works executing in addition to project planning & controlling
Education
MBA - Financial Management
AAST
Alexandria04-2025
MBA - Financial Management
Marywood
Pennsylvania01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Architect Engineering
Faculty of Engineering - Tanta University
11.1999
Skills
- Project goals & milestones
- Risk Management
- Project budgeting
- High-value project management
- Cost control
- Contracts Management
- Business development
- Relationship Management
- Projects Management Tools
- Excellent communication & Negotiating Skills
- Leadership & Management
- Strategic thinking & planning
- Presentations & Reporting Skills
- Stakeholder interface management
- MS Office
- Primavera P6
- Power BI
- AutoCAD
- 3Dmax
- Project management
- Project closeout
- Project planning and development
- Construction planning
- Cost analysis
- Project scheduling
- Construction management
- Planning and scheduling
- Price negotiation
- Scope development
Certification
- Project Management Institute - PMI, PMP, 1964807, 04/10/25
- RICS-QS Certificate, Perpetual
Languages
Arabic
English
Affiliations And Memberships
- Saudi Council of Engineers, 198596
- Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers, 635/24, 2000
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/16/76
- Nationality: Egyptian
Skills And Areas Of Expertise
- Project goals & milestones
- Risk Management
- Project budgeting
- High-value project management
- Cost control
- Contracts Management
- Business development
- Relationship Management
- Projects Management Tools
- Excellent communication & Negotiating Skills
- Leadership & Management
- Strategic thinking & planning
- Presentations & Reporting Skills
- Stakeholder interface management
- MS Office
- Primavera P6
- Power BI
- AutoCAD
- 3Dmax
Timeline
Procurement Manager
CIMS Management Consultant
05.2024 - Current
Program Construction Manager
MEINHARDTGROUP-KSA
04.2020 - 04.2024
Development Project Cost Manager
CIMS- KSA
06.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Projects
AFIFI Contracting-KSA
04.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Construction Manager
CIMS- KSA
03.2013 - 03.2015
Design Manager
RADICON Gulf Consult (RGC) Now (ASYSTEM)
04.2011 - 02.2013
Construction Manager
IPMC 'International Project Management Company
02.2008 - 03.2011
Senior Architect
DAR Consulting-KSA
10.2006 - 10.2007
Construction Project Manager
Al Manar Al Arabia
08.2005 - 08.2006
Construction Project Engineer
Egyptian Contracting Company - Mokhtar Ibrahim
04.2004 - 07.2005
Construction Project Engineer
Al Madawy Contracting and Supplying
04.2002 - 04.2004
Construction Site Engineer
HRAZ for Contracting
08.1999 - 02.2002
- Project Management Institute - PMI, PMP, 1964807, 04/10/25
- RICS-QS Certificate, Perpetual
MBA - Financial Management
AAST
MBA - Financial Management
Marywood
Bachelor of Science - Architect Engineering
Faculty of Engineering - Tanta University
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