Alaa Fouad Bou Hamdan
Branch Manager
Riyadh, Jeddah
Summary
Enterprising Branch Manager, successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Branch Manager-Western Region
Technology Era Company (Tera Systems)
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks
- Represented the company in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.
- Established relations and connections with the clients, main contractors, government, consultants, distributors and inter departments.
- Supervised the department’s workflow and monitoring deadlines as well as budgets.
- Directed and managed teams, projects and resources.
- Assisted the team with any input required during project execution.
- Identified new opportunities for business development.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
Project Manager
Tetracom
10.2016 - 09.2022
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Examined the prime contract documents (Terms and Conditions, Requisitions, Specifications, Bill of Quantities, etc.) to detect areas of possible conflict, claims, variation orders, extra work, etc. that affect the final value of the Contract.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Senior Electrical Site Engineer –Low Current Works
Saudi Oger Ltd.
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Prepared Material Submittals.
- Followed up the progress on site to ensure that the planning schedule and deadlines are respected.
- Checked all invoices submitted by the supplier and the subcontractor.
- Prepared the point’s breakdown and the Bill of quantity.
- Coordinated with the design team, consultant, and supplier to solve all existing and potential problems or conflicts.
- Assigned and attended meetings between Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to produce coordinated shop drawings.
- Followed up with design team to ensure any variation on site is implemented on shop drawings.
- Ensured that the site specifications, LEED and NFPA requirements are implemented on site.
Low Current Electrical Site Engineer
Saudi Oger Ltd.
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Reviewed all shop drawings and getting all the needed approvals from the consultant.
- Provided input to execute the work as per drawings.
- Followed up on consultant inspection and getting the needed approval for electrical system installation
Telecom Project Coordinator
Linfra Arabia Co. Ltd.
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Prepared BOQ and Work Estimates for the sites.
- Invoiced the sites and controlled their budgets.
- Managed installation, optimization and dismantling projects.
- Worked with STC, Huawei, Motorola, Mobily, Zein, Bravo and Samsung.
- Installed 3G, GSM, WiMAX and IBS Projects.
Sales Executive
RUBA For Advertising And Editing
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Marketed exhibition stands, websites and magazines.
- Closed deals and followed up with clients
Technical Engineer (Trainee)
ASD (Automation Systems And Diagnostics)
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Implemented and tested Electronic circuit boards
- Worked with LABVIEW Software development
Trainee
OGERO
07.2005 - 09.2005
- Installed, configured and tested the ISDN lines and Fiber Optics cables.
- Worked with analog and digital leased lines technology.
- Studied the application of OSI Model of signaling System # 7.
Education
Course - Account Management & Sales Force Design
University of West Virginia
04.2001 -
Course - Fundamentals of Project Planning And Management
University of Virginia
04.2001 -
Course - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies
University of Michigan
04.2001 -
Course - PMP Exam Preparation Workshop
Business Solutions Establishment
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer And Communication Engineering
Notre Dame University (NDU)
Lebanon 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
undefinedAdditional Information
Engineering skills: Fire Alarm, Data, Networking, GRMS (Guest Room Management system), IPTV, AV (Audio Visual) System, BGM (Background Music), Disabled Toilet Alarm System, PABX, Telephone system, Security (CCTV, Access control, Intercom…), Building Management System (BMS), Digital Signage, Public Address, Lighting control, GSM, Fiber Optics, In-Building Solutions for GSM and currently studying for LEED Certificate.
Timeline
Branch Manager-Western Region
Technology Era Company (Tera Systems)
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Tetracom
10.2016 - 09.2022
Senior Electrical Site Engineer –Low Current Works
Saudi Oger Ltd.
06.2012 - 09.2016
Low Current Electrical Site Engineer
Saudi Oger Ltd.
03.2010 - 05.2012
Telecom Project Coordinator
Linfra Arabia Co. Ltd.
01.2008 - 02.2010
Sales Executive
RUBA For Advertising And Editing
02.2007 - 12.2007
Technical Engineer (Trainee)
ASD (Automation Systems And Diagnostics)
10.2005 - 01.2007
Trainee
OGERO
07.2005 - 09.2005
Course - Account Management & Sales Force Design
University of West Virginia
04.2001 -
Course - Fundamentals of Project Planning And Management
University of Virginia
04.2001 -
Course - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies
University of Michigan
04.2001 -
Course - PMP Exam Preparation Workshop
Business Solutions Establishment
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer And Communication Engineering
Notre Dame University (NDU)
04.2001 -
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