Anas Talab
Jeddah
Summary
Motivated Project Control Engineer with 10 years of experience in construction projects in Saudi Arabia, specializing in water desalination, supply systems, and sewerage networks. Proficient in project planning using Primavera P6. Skilled in cost control, cost analysis, contracts administration, claims management, and tenders' preparation. Holds CCP, PMP & RMP certifications. Committed to ensuring client satisfaction through excellent service, effective communication, and delivering results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Led project planning efforts by creating detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, and budget for Construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client requirements
- Successfully managed a team of 150 individuals with diverse skill sets
- Reviewed the project design and incorporated the necessary modifications that resulted in high quality and economical design
- Made sure work is carried out to required standards, specifications, correct materials, workmanship, and schedule
- Provided the required contractual support, assistance and advice on all aspects of contractual activities covering claims, variations and payments
- Provided detailed evaluation of potential claim impact, to the Executive Director
- Maintained and controlled changes accurately against the cost baseline, schedule baseline, and any other contractual aspects
- Maintained/updated the works master program, schedules & timelines, in Primavera P6
- Completed periodic progress reports, weekly and monthly
- Facilitated regular site meetings in accordance with the correct meeting procedures, between contractors, consultant/s, through scheduling and chairing thereof
- Ensured contractors' compliance with health and safety requirements and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the HSE Manager
- Facilitated communication and advised the contractors and consultant(s) about certain aspects of the work, particularly when something has gone wrong or is non-compliant.
Cost Control Engineer
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Implemented effective cost control measures to prevent budget overruns and conducted detailed variance analyses to maintain financial objectives
- Collaborated with project teams to assess and quantify potential risks, developing risk mitigation strategies
- Ensured cost accuracy and compliance with project requirements in contracts and agreements
- Prepare & submit progress reports to top management
- Develop and implement an overarching risk management plan for the entire project
- Own the Risk management procedure
- Make available a range of outputs formats and reports to assist understanding of schedule and control procedures
- Create and maintain Risk Register logs
- Create and maintain Issues Register logs.
Site Engineer
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Design Compliance and Infrastructure Coordination: Ensured strict adherence to design requirements while efficiently coordinating infrastructure construction activities, facilitating seamless project progress
- Utilities Coordination: Collaborated with utility services companies in metro Riyadh to plan and execute utilities work diversion, minimizing disruptions and ensuring project timelines
- Quality Assurance: Vigilantly monitored and inspected work to guarantee that it met specified requirements and standards
- Submitted Request for Information (RFI) and Site Clarification Notices (SCN) to the consultant for necessary approvals and handovers
- Contributed to compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, ensuring project activities were conducted safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintained detailed daily and monthly activity reports, meticulously tracking and documenting progress
- Ensured strict adherence to project plans provided by the PMO office.
Cost Control Engineer
MMC Construction
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Assist in the development and monitoring of project budgets
- Track project expenditures against approved budgets and report any significant variances
- Work closely with project teams to identify and address potential budget overruns
- Implement cost control measures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
Education
B.Sc. Honors in Surveying Engineering -
SUDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
01.2013
Skills
- Complex Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Preparation & Closing
- Control Schedule by Primavera P6
- Project Management
- Tender Documents
- Cost Analysis
- Technical & Financial
- Team Development
- Cost Control Proposal
Certification
- Project Management Professional, 2924898, 12/2020
- Risk Management Professional, 3207790, 02/2021
- Certified Cost Professional, 05321, 02/2024
Accomplishments
- Strategically led a proposal to the SEC Generating department, advocating for an accelerated production schedule that significantly outpaced market competitors. Successfully negotiated and implemented a plan to build and operate a mobile RO plant within 4 months, compared to the industry norm of 9 months. This initiative resulted in a remarkable 60% increase in project revenue, directly attributing to the department's enhanced operational efficiency and ability to meet rising demand promptly.
- Implemented on-site concrete workshop for in-situ casting of project manholes, resulting in 30% cost savings, shortened delivery time to 1 week, and increased on-site productivity.
- Implemented a strategic incentives approach for the site team, incorporating overtime pay and milestone-based rewards. This initiative led to a 50% increase in productivity using the existing manpower, optimizing project execution and significantly enhancing team performance.
Affiliations
Member of Saudi Engineering Council 2015
Languages
Arabic
English
Personal Information
Nationality: Sudanese
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
06.2020 - 12.2023
Cost Control Engineer
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
09.2017 - 06.2020
Site Engineer
Al-Khorayef Water & Power Technologies
02.2016 - 09.2017
Cost Control Engineer
MMC Construction
03.2014 - 09.2015
B.Sc. Honors in Surveying Engineering -
SUDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY