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Gassim Qazwani

Gassim Qazwani

Project Manager
Riyadh

Summary

An experienced Project Lead Engineer with six years of experience leading numerous projects to successful completion. Capable of supervising technical staff and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Project Engineer

Middle East Propulsion Company - MEPC
Riyadh
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage commercial and technical expectations of sponsor and communicate these expectations to project team
  • Implement necessary quality control measures on project and by project stakeholders.
  • Prepare internal reports for project internal and external sponsor and appropriate line managers.
  • Coordinate efforts of project team and sourcing personnel in order to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule.
  • Manage business development committee in order to ensure that strategic objectives of organization are aligned with on-going projects.
  • Ensuring project's compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Achievements

  • As result of successfully resuming development of project with high value customer after six months of delay, organization has been awarded contract that is expected to generate revenues up to 18 million Saudi Rials each year.
  • Negotiating procurement of equipment and consumables has resulted in 40% reduction in ongoing project costs without impacting project specifications or delivery schedule

Project Engineer, Fleet Strategy & Performance

Saudi Arabian Airlines
Jeddah
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Develops project objectives through review of proposals and plans and consultation with management.
  • Identify and assign personnel to phases and elements of project, and review proposals from contractors to determine project responsibilities.
  • Assesses project requirements and calculates timelines for each activity of project.
  • Monitors progress, coordinates activities, and resolves problems to maintain project schedule.
  • Manages project plans by reviewing specifications, and schedules, making recommendations, and monitoring progress.
  • Publishes project status reports based on collected, analyzed, and summarized information.

Achievements

  • Participate in project with leading consulting firm to reduce fleet expenses and implement cost reduction strategy for organization.
  • Negotiation of contract with business partner resulted in free provision of additional 5.7 million USD in equipment and 20% discount on parts.

Product Management Team Leader

Saudia
Jeddah
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Leading Cabin Interior Product team, creating and developing engaging product content in order to maximize market adoption and solidify brand messaging.
  • Managed and completed six high-impact departmental projects, with commitment rate exceeding 90%.
  • Led number of successful products continuous improvement initiatives, modernizing processes and minimizing costs.
  • Coordinated extensive market research, outlining trends and gaining business intelligence, Incorporating findings into new product development.
  • Assessing market and competition in order to prioritize features and capabilities based on needs of customer

Achievements

  • Receive recognition letter from department general manager for role in leading team to enhance product page for organization with new design that reflects organization brand.
  • Establish future cabinet requirements based on industry and market research to establish organization standard for future fleet orders.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut
08.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Jazan University, Jazan
10.2007 - 10.2012

Skills

Contracts Negotiation

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Certification

Licensed PMI-Project Management Professional

Timeline

Lead Project Engineer - Middle East Propulsion Company - MEPC
01.2022 - Current

Licensed PMI-Project Management Professional

10-2021
Project Engineer, Fleet Strategy & Performance - Saudi Arabian Airlines
02.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Six Sigma & Green Built in Lean

06-2020

Air Pioneer Diploma, SKEMA Business School

09-2018

Airline Management Diploma, IATA

08-2017
Product Management Team Leader - Saudia
10.2016 - 01.2021

OSHA, OSHA Safety Training Institute

06-2016
University of New Haven - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
08.2014 - 01.2016
Jazan University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
10.2007 - 10.2012

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