Aws Shawahna
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
EPCI Project Manager with 14 years of comprehensive experience executing major offshore and onshore Oil and Gas projects for industry-leading clients including Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, and Total Energies.
PMP certified professional with a proven record of delivering full project lifecycle activities that include Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning while ensuring strict adherence to Quality, Safety, Schedule, and Budget requirements. Committed to driving operational excellence, enhancing organizational performance, and progressing toward senior leadership roles in complex EPCI project delivery..
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
EPCI Project Manager
Saipem
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed EPCI project lifecycle from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Oversaw compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout project execution.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and cost overruns.
- Evaluated project performance metrics regularly to identify areas for continuous improvement and optimization.
- Oversaw construction, fabrication, hook-up, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with standards such as API, ASME and company-specific specs.
- Controlled project budgets, forecasts, and schedules, delivering projects within approved baselines through proactive risk mitigation and effective change management.
- Served as main interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment on technical, commercial, and contractual matters.
- Negotiated and managed variations, claims, and change orders in accordance with contract terms to protect company interests.
- Oversaw procurement of long-lead and critical equipment, managing vendor qualifications, bid evaluations, FAT activities, logistics, and material certification.
- Supervised fabrication yard activities, including welding, NDT, equipment integration, coating, and load-out, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
- Coordinated offshore installation campaigns for pipelines, subsea structures, jackets, topsides, and demolition while ensuring safe SIMOPS and PTW compliance.
- Drove strong HSE performance across all phases, leading HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews, and achieving zero LTI during critical operations.
- Managed mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, handover documentation, MDR compilation, and punch list closure for seamless transition to operations.
- Fostered positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
Installation Engineering & Operations Manager
Saipem
, Azerbaijan & UAE
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and deliver design packages, technical documents, and construction-ready deliverables aligned with project specifications.
- Oversee onshore and offshore installation activities, including construction planning, marine operations, SIMOPS, and execution sequencing to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring all work is executed in compliance with HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
- Develop installation methodologies, lift plans, work packs, and execution strategies to support field construction and offshore campaigns.
- Supervise fabrication, assembly, load-out, hook-up, and commissioning activities, ensuring quality standards and readiness for operations.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment across all project phases.
- Drive operational readiness by overseeing pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, and commissioning workflows, ensuring seamless handover to operations.
- Monitor performance, identify risks, implement mitigation actions, and optimize execution plans to meet schedule and budget targets.
- Manage resource planning, team capability development, and contractor performance to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Provide leadership in troubleshooting, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement throughout project and operational lifecycle.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new staff enhancing overall team performance.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Mentored junior engineers providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
- Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Organized financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Developing robust and safe installation methods, Efficient Project execution
- Capture /issue lessons learned and good practices at any stage during Project execution.
- Participation of project HAZIDs and HIRAs (level 0 to3), design / operability reviews, readiness reviews and convergence plans.
- Vessel’s mobilization plans and ensure all necessary personnel, equipment, installation aids, and material are available and ready for project.
- Demobilization plan in close co-ordination with OPS logistics and PMT
Methods & Operations Lead Engineer _ Bid/Project
Saipem
, UAE & Azerbaijan
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Lead installation engineering during bid and project stages, developing execution concepts, installation methodologies, and technical inputs for cost and schedule estimates.
- Prepare and validate installation procedures, method statements, engineering calculations, and work packs to ensure safe and efficient offshore operations.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering reviews to ensure design feasibility, constructability, and readiness for fabrication, load-out, and offshore installation.
- Provide technical support during offshore campaigns for subsea structures, pipelines, Jacket and decks installation activities, ensuring adherence to HSE and quality standards.
- Interface with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve technical queries, align execution plans, and support risk assessments and SIMOPS reviews.
- Interfaces with third parties, subcontractors, and Marine Warranty Survey for onshore/offshore loadouts, transportation and Installation.
- Consult with structural analysis and Naval teams in preparation of cargo barge grillage and sea fastening concepts, stability booklet, Motion analysis , mooring analysis and review of structural analysis reports, and ballasting procedure
- Assist and review Loadout procedures for structures onboard cargo barges and Installation vessels and checklists for offshore installation and fabrication yards.
- Assist with Issuance of requisitions for offshore project material and clarifications with procurement on placing orders.
- Developing robust and safe installation methods, Efficient Project execution/deck layout, Effective/Available Lift Plans, and Vessel way of working
- Capture /issue lessons learned and good practices at any stage during Project execution.
- Participation of project HAZIDs and HIRAs (level 0 to3), design / operability reviews, readiness reviews and convergence plans.
- Vessel’s mobilization plans and ensure all necessary personnel, equipment, installation aids, and material are available and ready for the project. Demobilization plan in close co-ordination with OPS logistics and PMT
- Follow up on onshore & offshore daily progress and carry out frequent site visits. Manage resolution of any technical problems that may be arising during offshore installation.
- Coordinate preparation of project final documentation dossiers related to the scope of offshore work.
- Issue equipment tracking matrix and mobilization plan (with supporting schedule as required),endorses and comments the vessel compliance report issued by project
- Preparation of Provisional acceptance of proposed vessels and follow up on IK & OOK closeout report
- Attending Rig Move Meetings with Client.
Senior Project Engineer
Saipem
, UAE
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Develop installation procedures, method statements, lift plans, and work packs for safe and efficient offshore/onshore operations.
- Provide technical guidance and support during fabrication, load-out, offshore installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities.
- Interface with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to resolve engineering queries and ensure constructability and design readiness.
- Conduct risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP reviews, and SIMOPS planning to ensure safe installation execution.
- Monitor installation progress, quality, and compliance, identifying and addressing technical issues to maintain schedule and project objectives.
- Support project planning and execution, ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables and field operations.
Field Engineer
Saipem
, UAE/Saudi Arabia
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Supervise and coordinate fabrication, assembly, and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Monitor construction progress, identify deviations, and provide technical support to resolve engineering or fabrication issues.
- Conduct inspections, witness tests, and verify material and equipment compliance with project and industry standards.
- Support offshore or onshore installation activities, including load-out, hook-up, tie-ins, and mechanical completion tasks.
- Assist in preparation and review of work packs, method statements, and risk assessments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Interface with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to facilitate smooth execution and timely resolution of technical queries.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and records for project tracking, quality assurance, and handover purposes
Fabrication Structural Engineer
UCC Group
, Jordan
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Lead and supervise steel fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Review and approve fabrication procedures, welding procedures, inspection plans, and material certifications.
- Coordinate with design, QA/QC, and project teams to ensure constructability, accuracy, and timely delivery of steel structures.
- Monitor fabrication progress, quality, and safety performance, identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
- Conduct inspections, witness NDT, and ensure compliance with codes such as ASME, AWS, and client standards.
- Support load-out, lifting, and transportation planning of steel structures to fabrication yard or installation site.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress reports, fabrication records, and quality records for project handover.
Education
BSc. of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birzeit University
08.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Offshore and Onshore Execution Management
FEED and Detailed Engineering Coordination
Fabrication, Construction, and Offshore Installation Oversight
Contract Management, Variations, and Claims
Cost Control, Budgeting, and Schedule Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
Vendor and Supply Chain Management
Client, Subcontractor, and Stakeholder Interface
HSE Leadership including HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and PTW
Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance with Industry Standards
Commissioning, Mechanical Completion, and Handover Management
Strong Leadership, Negotiation, and Communication Skills
Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making
V. Reference Projects
• Platforms Demolition, Drilling for Insert Piles and Slip-over Installation – 10 platforms, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• Flowlines, Umbilicals, Spools, FLET (Flowline End Termination), PLR (Pig Launcher Receiver), Hydraulic and Electrical Flying Leads, Jumpers, and Post-lay Concrete Mattresses – Total Energies, UAE
• Interconnecting Jackets, Main Topside Lifted in Three Modules and Technical Room, Jackets with Associated Piles and Decks, Vent Tower, Bridges – 4 interconnecting jackets, 1 topside, 6 jackets, 1 vent tower, 8 bridges – JOCAP (TOTAL/SOCAR Joint Operating Company of Absheron), Azerbaijan
• MIP Package 04 & Dalma Gas Development – Unmanned Wellhead Platforms in Satah, Bu Haseer, and Hair Dalma (HD-T4) fields; Pipeline shore pull and landfall preparatory activities; Full FEED package for Hair Dalma field tie-back to Ghasha Offshore Processing Plant (GOP); New gas producer subsea pipelines including risers and subsea umbilicals with associated J-tubes and shore approach – ADNOC, UAE
• Transportation and Installation of 19 Jackets – ZULF, MRJN, BERRI, SFNY, and HSBH Fields – Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• KARAN Projects – KARAN 52/60, TP1, FSS Tripods, and KARAN 7 Auxiliary Platforms; Installation of 5 Jackets, 4 Decks, 3 Bridges, 2 Towers, and 10 Anode Sleds – LTA Maintain Potential Facilities – Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• Marjan and Zulf Jackets, Decks, and Pipelines – Installation of 6 Jackets, 3 Decks, and 3 Pipelines – LTA Maintain Potential Facilities – Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• Steel Structures Fabrication – Design and Fabrication of Steel Platforms – JOTC, Jordan
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Holding PMP Certificate since 2021-06
- Planning and Controlling Projects Using Primavera Enterprise/MS project
- Advanced Project Management Workshop
- Offshore Pipeline Engineering Course " Basis of Sub Sea Pipeline Software's" (BV Dubai)
- Installation, Calculations of Subsea Pipelines and Rigging design (JEE)
- STAAD PRO: Conducted analysis on plane and space structure
VIII. Languages
Arabic Mother Tongue
English Fluent Writing, Reading, Speaking
X. References
Available upon request
Timeline
EPCI Project Manager
Saipem
09.2025 - 12.2025
Installation Engineering & Operations Manager
Saipem
06.2021 - 08.2025
Methods & Operations Lead Engineer _ Bid/Project
Saipem
03.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Project Engineer
Saipem
03.2017 - 02.2019
Field Engineer
Saipem
03.2014 - 03.2017
Fabrication Structural Engineer
UCC Group
08.2011 - 02.2014
BSc. of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birzeit University
08.2007 - 06.2011