Hammad Abu-Mahfouz
Madinah,jordan
Summary
Accomplished Senior Civil Engineer with over 28 years of experience across various high-value mega construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Expertise includes project management, contract negotiation, construction supervision, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in delivering successful outcomes in complex environments, with extensive knowledge in utilities, infrastructure, and structural systems.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Seiner Contracts & Cost Manager
Khatib and Alami Company
02.2018 - Current
- Handled relevant contractual and cost requirements during design and pre-tender phases for Ruá Al 'Madinah, Jadet Al-Haram, Quba'a Mosque Expansion, King Abdulaziz Traffic tunnel and others.
- Created and managed design and construction contracts, including amendments and annexes, to ensure compliance and clarity.
- Prepared project cost estimates and discussed findings with MOF, EXPRO, and consultants to align on budget expectations.
- Mixed works with value SR (30+) Billion in several MOF-projects in Madinah including Prophet Mosque Expansion, King Salman International Convention Center, Western Piazzas of Prophet Mosque, Upgrading of EM-Systems in Prophet Mosque, 'Taweed Aini', Demolishing of King Abdullah (Waqf).
- Preparation of drafts for change orders and requests and review of IPAs/IPCs.
- Review of received contracts' drafts from MOF departments and design consultants.
- Review of construction and execution plans received from contractors and consultants.
- Review of received EOT-and Indemnity claims.
- Responded to requests from auditing departments, including Nazaha and DIWAN, to facilitate regulatory compliance.
- Contributed in resolving disputes with contractors.
- Participating in risk identification, assessments and mitigations at various stages.
- Preparation of drafts for outgoing letters to all stakeholders.
- Participated in value-engineering workshops for prophet and Quba'a mosques plus Rua'a Almadinah.
Contracts & Cost Manager
Saudi Arabian PARSONS
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Demonstrated post-contract management by ensuring financial requirements were met until initial handover.
- Prepared change orders and requests while reviewing interim payment applications and payment certificates.
- Review of EOT- claims. Preparation of revised and reduced contract costs based on owner requests.
- Contributed to resolving disputes with contractors.
- Participated in reviewing construction and execution plans received from contractor.
- Mixed works including infrastructure works with value SR (1.36) Billion for Ministry of Housing (MOH) to develop (5.1) Million m2 area for (12,400) real estate housing lots which included earthworks, roads, closed traffic tunnel, long closed box culverts, open water channels, irrigation, potable water, sewerage, storm water, MV, low-voltage and fire-fighting networks and substations.
- Managed correspondence by preparing outgoing letters and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
- Established standardised work protocols to enhance operational efficiency, communication matrices.
- Participated in risk assessments to identify potential project hazards. identification, assessments and mitigations at all stages.
Owner Representative
Royal University for Medical Sciences
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Mixed works with value of USD (70) million for design and construction of separate university college buildings for medical, dental, pharmacology, nursery, medical sciences, outpatient clinics, library, administration, headquarters, football stadium, facilities' building. Infrastructure's roads, potable water, medical gas, sewerage, storm water, medium and low-voltage and fire-fighting networks.
- Facilitated execution processes for university projects at various levels to get the university buildings ready for operation in time and save the client from heavy financial consequences.
- Established execution schedule on crashed basis with monitoring and control measures to prevent slippages.
- Duties started from FEED-design stage till initial handing over on crashed schedule including following up with consultant during all design stages.
- Advised university owner on local regulatory compliance to ensure fulfilment of requirements.
- Managed design and coordination efforts with stakeholders across all levels.
- Establish contracts with all contractors, procuring university furniture and library books.
- Assist in marketing study for the university.
- Obtaining licences from governmental parties till getting the university ready for ceremonial openings.
Senior Civil Engineer
SNC - LAVALIN Europe S.A.S.
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Mixed works with value USD (960+) Million for constructing mega sulphuric and phosphoric acid plant which included: Filtration, concentration, digestion and reaction tanks, gas scrubbing, flash coolers, condensers, concrete silo, conveyor systems, pipe racks, mill grinding units, cooling towers, sulphur-molten tanks, sulphur storage, converter, drying towers, heat-exchangers, turbo-generators, service buildings, structural steel and acid farm tanks. Sewerage treatment plant one-power and plant Six-substations.
- Supervised civil and structural teams on site, ensuring adherence to project standards and specifications.
- Evaluated contractor work plans and schedules, ensuring timely and effective project execution.
- Reviewed contractor execution plans, providing actionable feedback to enhance project alignment.
- Engaged in identifying risks, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies.
- Contributed in contracts preparation with all specialised nominated subcontractors.
- Participated in several value engineering workshops to identify cost savings and better construction alternatives.
Owner Representative
Association for International Community
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Facilitated project execution at all levels to ensure timely readiness for operation, mitigating potential financial and legal risks for the client.
- Reviewed financial requirements for project funding and managed budget while assessing IPAs/IPCs to ensure project viability.
- Executed mixed works involving buildings and infrastructure for new college project valued at USD 12 million, encompassing construction of buildings and associated infrastructure.
- Worked as an adviser to the university owner to fulfil local regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated and resolved disputes with contractors to maintain project timeline and quality. with some contractors.
- Managed designs at all stages and obtaining relevant licences and coordination works with stakeholders.
- Preparation of contracts with contractors and suppliers.
- Established an execution schedule on crashing basis, reviewed received ones from contractors and controlled.
Contracts and Cost Manager
Al' Sendyan Engineering Office
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Prepared contracts and conducted cost estimations for various projects.
- Managing various value engineering proposals based on owners' request for cost and time saving.
- Managed multiple real estate housing and commercial centre projects valued at USD 32 million, including multi-storey buildings, flats, villas, apartments, and commercial complexes.
- Mediated disputes between owners and contractors, achieving satisfactory resolutions.
- Coordination with relevant stakeholders including governmental parties.
Project Manager
Saudi Bin Laden Group / Turner Constructions International
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Mixed works in (4) projects with total value SR (2.45) Billion including Al'Faisaliah Center which includes high-rise tower of SR (1.3) Billion comprised of high-rise tower, banquet hall, 9-floors (5
- ) hotel, 8-floors residential apartments building and retail. Royal palace complex of SR (1.2) Billion of (18) buildings with infrastructure works. Al 'Watan newspaper headquarters of SR (80) Million.
- Resolved technical and execution problems of banquet hall under crash schedule, completing remaining works in five months for royal opening ceremony readiness.
- Identified design matters that resulted in time and cost savings.
- Drafted subcontractor contracts for specified long lead items to ensure timely project delivery.
- Contributed in preparation of EOT and indemnity claims.
- Preparation of IPAs and finalize them with consultants.
- Mixed works in (4) projects with total value SR (2.45) Billion including Al'Faisaliah Center which includes high-rise tower of SR (1.3) Billion comprised of high-rise tower, banquet hall, 9-floors (5",) hotel, 8-floors residential apartments building and retail. Royal palace complex of SR (1.2) Billion of (18) buildings with infrastructure works. Al 'Watan newspaper headquarters of SR (80) Million.
Education
BSc. - Civil Engineering
University of Jordan
Amman, JordanSkills
- Contracts
- FIDIC Contracts
- Contract modifications
- Contracts Annexes
- Change management
- Financial Settlements
- Claims handling
- Dispute management
- Cost analysis
- Cost estimation
- Cost Control
- BOQ-Itemization
- Pricing
- Unit-Rate Breakdown
- Quantity Surveying
- Lifecycle Management
- Project Coordination
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Primavera P6
- Project monitoring
- Risk Management
- Supervision
- Subcontractor Management
- Supplier Management
- Commercial Affairs
- Legal Affairs
- Technical Correspondence
- Contractual Correspondence
- Memos of Understanding
- Special Conditions
- RPOs
- POs
- Report writing
- Issue Resolution
- Urban Development
- Vertical Construction
- Affordable Housing
- Infrastructure Planning
- Commercial Construction
- Steel Fabrication
- Road Construction
- Bridge Construction
- Transportation Tunnels
- Culvert Construction
- Utility Infrastructure
- Stormwater Systems
- Water Storage Solutions
- Wastewater Management
- Flood Management
- Water Management Systems
- Medium Voltage Systems
- Low Voltage Systems
- Fire Safety Systems
- Advanced Concrete Techniques
- Concrete Reinforcement
- Construction Techniques
- Construction Protocols
- Local Building Regulations
- Fire Safety Systems
- Advanced Concrete Techniques
- Concrete Reinforcement
- Construction Techniques
- Construction Protocols
- Local Building Regulations
Languages
Arabic
English
Certification
- PMP
- CAPM
- RMP
- SP
- CP
- PMOCP
Custom
Trainer, Volunteered to train freshly-graduated civil engineers in project contracts and cost during Corona period
Timeline
Seiner Contracts & Cost Manager
Khatib and Alami Company
02.2018 - Current
Contracts & Cost Manager
Saudi Arabian PARSONS
04.2014 - 02.2018
Owner Representative
Royal University for Medical Sciences
01.2013 - 12.2013
Senior Civil Engineer
SNC - LAVALIN Europe S.A.S.
01.2010 - 12.2012
Owner Representative
Association for International Community
01.2009 - 12.2010
Contracts and Cost Manager
Al' Sendyan Engineering Office
01.2003 - 12.2009
Project Manager
Saudi Bin Laden Group / Turner Constructions International
01.1998 - 12.2003
BSc. - Civil Engineering
University of Jordan