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Khaled  ALrais,PMP

Khaled ALrais,PMP

Madinah, Saudi Arabia (Open to relocation – Jubail,Eastern Province

Summary

Project Management Professional with extensive experience in Saudi utility and water sector. Delivered large-scale desalination and high-voltage infrastructure projects through effective collaboration with contractors, consultants, and internal teams during construction, testing, and commissioning phases. Currently drives regional governance and coordination initiatives to enhance infrastructure programmes within Saudi Water Authority.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Governance & Partnerships Manager

Saudi Water Authority
Medina, Medina Region
2025.04 - Current

Assisted in establishing governance and compliance functions within the region, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.

  • Coordinated with public entities to facilitate infrastructure project approvals, streamlining processes for timely project alignment.
  • Drafted and reviewed MoUs and operational agreements.
  • Supported reporting activities for executive and cross-agency committees.
  • Supported regional activation team in establishing SWA branches in Madinah and Tabuk, enhancing local presence and community engagement.

Facilities Projects Team Leader

Saudi Water Authority
Jubail, Eastern Province
2024.08 - 2025.04
  • Supervised civil and electrical works, ensuring quality execution of roads, parks, sports facilities, and parking areas.
  • Monitored contractor performance, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
  • Led infrastructure improvement initiatives, enhancing living conditions within Jubail Housing Compound.

Specialist Engineer (Owner-Side)

Saudi Water Authority
Jubail, Eastern Province
2019.02 - 2024.08

Assisted in development of Jubail RO2 Desalination Plant, enhancing water processing capacity to 400,000 m³ daily.

Participated in integration of 380/230 kV substation, facilitating efficient power distribution.

  • Oversaw electrical works during construction, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
  • Collaborated with owner’s technical team on water and power infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Conducted inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Coordinated technical clarifications with EPC contractor and consultant.

Followed up on compliance with project specifications.

  • Participated in substation integration works and transmission interfaces.
  • Supported energization preparation and site coordination activities.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SWCC, Jubail plant
Jubail, Eastern Province
2014.06 - 2019.02
  • Led preventive and corrective maintenance activities for plant electrical systems.
  • Executed troubleshooting of transformers and switchgear systems to restore operational functionality.
  • Oversaw contractor management during shutdowns and maintenance campaigns to ensure timely completion.

Senior Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Saudi Electricity Company
Dawmat al Jandal, Al Jawf Region
2002.09 - 2013.12
  • Supervised maintenance teams for medium and low-voltage networks, ensuring reliability and safety of electrical systems.
  • Monitored contractor compliance with safety and technical standards to uphold operational integrity.
  • Analysed maintenance reports and financial utilisation summaries to inform decision-making and optimise resource allocation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

Al jouf University
Jouf Saudi Arabia
2006.06 - 2012.06

Master's degree - project management

Midoeacn University
Online program
2024.01 - 2025.05

Skills

  • PMP certification
  • MS project proficiency
  • Risk analysis techniques
  • Stakeholder engagement

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Valid until July 2029

Leadership Development Programme – Cranfield University – 2023

Timeline

Project Governance & Partnerships Manager

Saudi Water Authority
2025.04 - Current

Facilities Projects Team Leader

Saudi Water Authority
2024.08 - 2025.04

Master's degree - project management

Midoeacn University
2024.01 - 2025.05

Specialist Engineer (Owner-Side)

Saudi Water Authority
2019.02 - 2024.08

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SWCC, Jubail plant
2014.06 - 2019.02

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

Al jouf University
2006.06 - 2012.06

Senior Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Saudi Electricity Company
2002.09 - 2013.12
Khaled ALrais,PMP