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Khaled Alhawas

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Motivated Project Engineer with 4 years of experience in construction and project delivery, specializing in mega projects within the hospitality and residential sectors. I hold a degree in Civil Engineering from California State University- Fullerton.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Project Manager

Water Transmission Company
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - Current

Central Portfolio Projects

  • Led and managed multiple water transmission projects across the region, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution.
  • Oversaw project planning, execution, and risk management, aligning with company objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and government entities, to streamline project workflows.
  • Optimized project performance by implementing best practices in stakeholder management, procurement, and resource allocation.
  • Ensured compliance with national water infrastructure regulations and environmental standards.
  • Managed contracts and negotiations, ensuring cost-effective solutions and risk mitigation.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance project efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.
  • Developed progress reports and presented updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Resolved project challenges, including scope changes, technical issues, and unexpected delays, while maintaining quality standards.

Assistant Manager - Project Delivery

Red Sea Global- Technical Office
04.2023 - 01.2025

Marina Program One

  • Review designs and analyze IFC/shop drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Manage and document Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals, facilitating clear communication of relevant project information to all stakeholders.
  • Oversee project elements, including scope, schedule, and budget, to ensure adherence to deadlines and financial requirements.
  • Support Project Managers in planning, supervising and controlling project execution.
  • Manage FF&E scope, including procurement, value engineering, and technical evaluation.
  • Achieved a cost reduction of 2 million SAR by conducting a detailed analysis of BOQs and contracts.
  • Collaborate with the commercial team to address contractors' variation orders effectively.
  • Establish a snagging list process, communicate with relevant stakeholders, and ensure a smooth transition to operators.

Project Engineer - Project Delivery

WSP (DGDA Wadi Safar)
04.2022 - 04.2023

Primary Infrastructure


  • Monitor General Contractors' daily logs to ensure compliance with building plans and specifications.
  • Contribute to the development of an efficient construction schedule to track actual progress against planned milestones.
  • Support the handover process for two projects (Experience Center & Eastern Gate), with a focus on quality control.
  • Assist the Construction Manager in defining project objectives, establishing procedures, implementing data collection methods, and setting performance standards in alignment with corporate policies.
  • Prepare comprehensive project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.

Civil Engineer - Façade

Thabat Construction (KAFD)
07.2021 - 04.2022

Office Tower Parcel 1.12


  • Raising daily/ RFIs and WIRs
  • Attend weekly meetings and regular site walks with client/ PMC regarding work progress, ongoing activities, and safety issues
  • Ensuring safe work practices and quality of work always adhere
  • Directly responsible for logistics of all façade materials on the site
  • Responsible for directing and coordinating a subcontractor façade company in dismantling and installation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

California State University -Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08.2015 - 01.2021

Skills


  • Project Management
  • Technical Specifications
  • Cost Estimation
  • Resilient and Effective Teamwork
  • Building Codes
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • Primavera
  • Value Engineering
  • Fluent in English
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Certification

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), January 2019 - Present
Construction Engineering Management Association (CEMA), August 2019 – December 2020
Safety Certificate, OSHA 30 Hour, August 2018

Completion of PMP 35 Hours, July 2023

Completion of RMP 35 Hours, July 2024
Saudi Counsel of Engineers – ID Number: 753817

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Project Manager

Water Transmission Company
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager - Project Delivery

Red Sea Global- Technical Office
04.2023 - 01.2025

Project Engineer - Project Delivery

WSP (DGDA Wadi Safar)
04.2022 - 04.2023

Civil Engineer - Façade

Thabat Construction (KAFD)
07.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

California State University -Fullerton
08.2015 - 01.2021
Khaled Alhawas