Ammar Alsudais

Project Management Department

Responsible for overseeing the execution of multiple development and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and as per the required scope and quality standards. Plan and schedule project tendering activities, taking into account the interdependencies between various projects and packages to ensure alignment with end-state objectives. Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and review the scope of work to ensure compliance with approved specifications and technical requirements. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, development, and contracting departments, to gather valuable input and finalize project procedures. Conduct regular meetings and constant communication with contractors, consultants, and designers to ensure adherence to contract stipulations and address emerging issues. Proactively identify and manage risks related to project schedules, progress, quality, financial aspects, and stakeholder expectations.

Project Management Department

Oversaw multiple projects and initiatives focused on establishing project management and construction governance, processes, and procedures. Project governance encompassed all phases of project management, including needs assessment, requirements analysis, contracting and procurement, contractor qualification, design stages, project execution, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), project handover and closure, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M).

Riyadh Metro Project • Package 5 • FLOW Consortium

Developed a comprehensive stakeholder management plan, outlining the associated processes and procedures. Created a stakeholder register and stakeholder analysis matrix, and defined stakeholder requirements. Effectively managed interfaces between multiple internal and external parties.

Riyadh Metro Project • Package 1 • BACS Consortium • Project Management Office

Tracked and reported on the progress of all project deliveries (including viaducts, tunnels, stations, tracks, depots, MEP, and transit systems) for the design and build of Package 1 of the Riyadh Metro Project (valued at 38 billion SAR). Authored periodic status reports for the client, consultant, internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and the project steering committee. Highlighted project risks, challenges, and critical schedule paths for managerial review. Monitored and reported on the interfaces between Civil Works and Transit System entities within the consortium, providing senior management with updates on interface resolution progress.

Key Contributions:

• Conducted research on critical paths for the Riyadh Metro Project, presented findings to the team, and compiled the information for ongoing reference.

Riyadh Metro Project • Package 1 • BACS Consortium • Deep Underground Stations

• Pre-Construction Stage: Led the interface between the contractor and external stakeholders that could impact the design and construction of metro stations. Initiated negotiations with landowners adjacent to the stations for potential land acquisition to facilitate construction activities. Coordinated the constructability review of the station designs between the construction team and the designer.
• Construction Stage: Managed all construction activities for the assigned stations, including site setup, mobilization, utilities diversion, grouting to reduce underground water flow, installation of temporary traffic deck over the station, excavation, shotcreting, dewatering, waterproofing, and structural works. Oversaw subcontractors, defining their scope of work and supervising both commercial and technical performance. Contributed to the preparation of construction work packages, construction methodologies, and method statements for various station works. Developed 5-week look-ahead schedules and 90-day construction schedules. Responsibilities included reporting progress, measuring variances against baselines, resource allocation, forecasting completion dates, and documenting lessons learned post-completion. Coordinated with functional teams, including project controls, logistics, procurement, engineering, and traffic control. Conducted regular meetings with subcontractors, consultant, designers, and client to discuss progress and resolve issues. Provided direction and support to the project team on assigned work, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables and adherence to approved drawings and specifications. Verified the quality of deliverables before Engineer validation.

Key Contributions:

• Reduced operational costs through effective dispute resolution with a subcontractor.
• Created a lessons-learned report outlining the overall performance of the Deep Underground Stations and presented it to management..

Project Execution Department

Directed diverse government projects, including water & wastewater networks, pipelines and strategic water tanks, administering budgets of more than 250 million SAR. Responsible for full project management lifecycle from initiation to closure. Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans, identified key stakeholders, and managed stakeholder engagement by collecting requirements and ensuring that approved requirements are met. Controlled project scope, costs, and schedules against established baselines. Prepared and presented periodic status reports for senior management. Analyzed and reviewed bedding documents and participated in the technical evaluation committee. Oversaw project contacts including performing claims and disputes management. Managed and controlled change requests assessing their impact and devising options. Reported assessment of changes to the authorized committee for approval. Responsible for implementing project communications with all stakeholders. Led the project handover committee during the closing phase of the project.

Key Contributions:

• Received a letter of appreciation from the General Manager of Projects for preparing a detailed project assessment report.
• Successfully resolved disputes with a contractor, resulting in cost savings for the project.