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FAYEZ ALI ALGAHTANI

FAYEZ ALI ALGAHTANI

Jubail Ind.,K.S.A

Summary

Project controls leader with 20+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, and cost estimation. Expertise in Primavera P6 for optimizing project timelines and resource allocation, with a strong record in budget control and cash flow forecasting. Proficient in procurement, technical bid evaluations, and compliance governance, ensuring stakeholder alignment. Experienced in risk identification and mitigation, mentoring teams, and delivering data-driven solutions for operational excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Control Lead- China Region

SABIC
Shanghai, China
2025.01 - 2025.08

Led integrated schedule and cost control for SABIC’s greenfield project in China; facilitated schedule-risk workshops (P50/P80) and integrated results into baseline; orchestrated bidder clarifications and site visits; evaluated peer proposals and composed technical evaluation reports; analysed Chinese EPC subcontractors against SABIC PEI; upheld GPA/PEI governance across execution; and delivered executive-level reporting and milestone dashboards for performance tracking.

Engineer Planning & Scheduling (P&S) section

SABIC
Jubail Ind., Saudi Arabia
2021.04 - 2024.12

Established schedule objectives and resource allocations; initiated and upheld project schedules to enhance forecasting accuracy; executed Planning & Scheduling system—procedures, progress measurement, and dashboards; elevated team awareness of milestones, durations, and critical paths; assessed performance to detect slippage and propose corrective actions; quantified delay impacts from changes and conducted Extension-of-Time (EoT) analyses; devised risk-mitigation strategies to manage costs; and assisted the team in analysing schedule, quantities, and manpower requirements during execution.

Acting Sr. Manager Planning & Scheduling (P&S) section

SABIC
Jubail, Eastern Province
2020.07 - 2021.03

Developed Level-I master schedules to align targets, milestones, and critical paths. Also, Led strategic planning, re-validating ITB requirements to align scope with project objectives. with Assigned and coached Project Controls personnel, clarifying roles and resolving conflicts. Drove cross-functional collaboration to improve stakeholder relationships and address pain points. regluger Conducted risk assessments and negotiated major contracts to enhance project delivery with Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability.

Engineer, Project, Project Development

SABIC
Jubail, Eastern Province
2019.07 - 2020.06

Managed planning and scheduling processes for mega projects to optimise cost control.Generated monthly EVM reports detailing CPI, SPI, and EAC metrics. Analysed S-Curves to detect variances and proposed corrective strategies. with Facilitated on-time project delivery while adhering to budget guidelines.

Sr. Engineer, Project Control, Global Projects

SABIC Innovative Plastics U.S
Houston, United States of America
2017.05 - 2019.07

Developed and implemented processes to enhance efficiency and quality of Project Control deliverables to managed Project Controls requirements, including Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Risk Assessments, and Contract Strategy and collected and reviewed monthly reports from EPCM Contractor to ensure data integrity. and Supported Internal Audit team through periodic assessments of project controls. Also, contributed to strict financial controls by coordinating with Project Planning for WBS setup. In addition to that I Led technical bid evaluation reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements by engaged with global procurement team to review commercial proposals and clarify legal protections with analysed pricing data to inform cost reduction strategies and decision-making processes.

Project Manager ( A)

Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company ( SAFCO )
Jubail, Eastern Province
2015.06 - 2017.04

Managed and controlled project deliverable and received the required documentation / Certificates of SAFCO V to ensuring and close all pending issue related to punch / deficiency / warranty period. I have led to Prepared and arranged all the required documents for getting 6 & 7 deliverables in order to obtain the approved from concern management level. with Expedite and follow up all the handover all the Capital spare and 2 YSP to client. and Follow up of project documentation handover to client. Demonstrated to manage and control all the rights of the company and settle with the contractor engineering and financial differences.

Project Control leader

Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company ( SAFCO )
Roma, Italy
2014.12 - 2015.05
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Project / Senior Staff Business Specialist

SABIC
Jubail, Eastern Province
2011.01 - 2011.12
  • Company Overview: Engineering and Project Management
  • Engineering and Project Management

Project Cost Controller

SABIC
Jubail, Eastern Province
2010.01 - 2010.12
  • Company Overview: Engineering and Project Management
  • Worked with SABIC- mega project as cost controller leader.
  • Engineering and Project Management

Project Cost Controller

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
Jubail, Eastern Province
2009.01 - 2009.12
  • Implemented budgeting strategies to improve cost management.
  • Enhanced project profitability by overseeing cost reporting processes.
  • Tracked project costs, resulting in enhanced budget compliance.

Project Cost Controller

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
Jubail, Eastern Province
2005.01 - 2008.12
  • Perform moderately Project Control activities of all projects of various sizes within the company at different phases of the project.

POWER USER- SAP project implementation

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
Jubail, Eastern Province
2004.01 - 2004.12

Accountant payable Finance department

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
Jubail, Eastern Province
2002.01 - 2003.12
  • Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
  • Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
  • Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

King Faisal University
Eastern Province, Al-Ahsa
2012.01 - 2016.01

Skills

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Cost performance analysis
  • Benchmarking models
  • Technical bid evaluations
  • Leadership
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Familiarity with primavera p6
  • Budgeting proficiency
  • Excellent data analysis -Power PI
  • Procurement knowledge
  • Procurement process knowledge
  • Results-driven leadership
  • Quantitative risk analysis
  • Change implementation
  • Progress tracking
  • Performance Project KPI

Languages

ARABIC
Native
GOOD COMMAND OF ENGLISH (SPOKEN & WRITTEN)
Advanced

Training courses

  • 7 Habits for Highly Effective People
  • Effective Communication & Presentation Skills
  • TIME MANAGEMENT
  • Advance. Negotiate. Procure skill (Engineering & Project Management Academy).
  • Attend of SAVE International.
  • Attend of Engineering Value
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Attended PMP training course preparation
  • Productive Business Conversation (PBC)
  • Process for Non-Process engineer

References

Available upon request

Certification

PMP certificated

Timeline

Project Control Lead- China Region

SABIC
2025.01 - 2025.08

Engineer Planning & Scheduling (P&S) section

SABIC
2021.04 - 2024.12

Acting Sr. Manager Planning & Scheduling (P&S) section

SABIC
2020.07 - 2021.03

Engineer, Project, Project Development

SABIC
2019.07 - 2020.06

Sr. Engineer, Project Control, Global Projects

SABIC Innovative Plastics U.S
2017.05 - 2019.07

Project Manager ( A)

Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company ( SAFCO )
2015.06 - 2017.04

Project Control leader

Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company ( SAFCO )
2014.12 - 2015.05

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

King Faisal University
2012.01 - 2016.01

Project / Senior Staff Business Specialist

SABIC
2011.01 - 2011.12

Project Cost Controller

SABIC
2010.01 - 2010.12

Project Cost Controller

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
2009.01 - 2009.12

Project Cost Controller

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
2005.01 - 2008.12

POWER USER- SAP project implementation

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
2004.01 - 2004.12

Accountant payable Finance department

Saudi European Petrochemical Co. ( IBN ZAHR )
2002.01 - 2003.12
FAYEZ ALI ALGAHTANI