MOHAMED ALBADAWI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly experienced and qualified Civil Construction Manager with over 20 years of experience in managing and executing large-scale infrastructure projects, metro systems, viaduct bridges, high-rise buildings, residential, hospitality, industrial projects, and mixed-use developments across the Middle East.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Completion file manager / Handing Over Manager
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024.01 - Current
- Directed handovers for structural, architectural, MEP, landscape, system, ILS documentations, ensuring accuracy in design, construction, testing, and commissioning as-built drawings.
- Negotiated with stakeholders to secure agreements on completion certificates.
- Managed completion file documentation and led delivery of comprehensive packages for metro lines 4, 5 & 6, two depots, four Park & Rides, and Science Park to the client.
Station manager
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2021.01 - 2023.12
- Achieved successful execution of structural and finishing work activities for stations through meticulous planning and management.
- Identified critical path activities by defining efficient work sequences and methods, optimising project timelines.
- Enhanced resource allocation by planning manpower, equipment, and materials in conjunction with procurement teams.
- Ensured all work complied with design specifications and material standards, confirming alignment with employer requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and improved collaboration among subcontractors and teams, leading to more effective weekly progress meetings.
- Delivered updated look-ahead schedules that improved project foresight.
- Optimised inspection processes by pre-coordinating with quality, testing, and safety teams.
- Monitoring site progress and evaluation of executed work in accordance with planned schedules and project milestones.
- Identified activity delays and analyzed root causes of slippage, deciding and coordinating planned recovery actions to mitigate impacts.
- Directed management of defects and rework, escalating preventive actions as necessary to enhance project outcomes.
- Reviewed daily site reports while preparing comprehensive KPI, weekly, and monthly reports for stakeholder review.
- Tracked quantities and productivity, reviewing subcontractor payments and identifying cost overruns in conjunction with cost control teams to optimise budget adherence.
- Facilitated communication with stakeholders including clients, consultants, designers, and contractors to articulate progress, address problems, outline risks, and present mitigation strategies.
- Ensured high standards of work quality and safety through successful execution of activities within designated timeframes.
Construction manager (Trackwork)
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2018.01 - 2020.12
- Planning and managing of comprehensive trackwork construction.
- Supervised installation of running rails, check rails, guard rails, turnouts and third rail.
- Coordinated activities related to rail destressing, flash-butt and aluminothermit welding.
- Directed monitoring of third rail installation and ensured completion of insulation conductivity tests.
Construction manager (Bridges)
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2014.06 - 2017.12
- Extensive experience in precast segmental bridge construction, erection methodologies span-by-span (PSM) and balanced cantilever (BCM), geometry control, and post-tensioning systems.
- Supervised segments fabrication and production of 3,316 PSM/BCM segments for 12.8 KM for viaduct and 18 Portal Frames (101 segments) in casting yard, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, tolerances, and match-casting sequence.
- Coordinated segment delivery, erection, and construction sequencing.
- Directed erection using launching girders and lifting frames.
- Ensured QA/QC compliance for precast segments, epoxy joints, shear keys, and post-tension ducts.
- Controlled alignment, level, camber, and overall geometry.
- Lead post-tensioning operations and verified stressing results.
- Ensured structural stability during erection and cantilever stages.
- Managed closure segment and final span alignment.
- Reviewed method statements, ITPs, and shop drawings.
- Implemented HSE procedures for high-risk activities including heavy lifting, working at height, and segment erection.
Construction manager
AMANA Contracting, LULU HYPER MARKET Project
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2012.12 - 2014.05
- Managing the project construction activities (excavation, foundation, water proofing, columns, retaining walls, cast in-suite slabs, erection of hollow-core slabs, backfilling activity, and slab on grade & Ramps construction).
- Supported Installation and erection work for the steel structure.
- Monitoring the finishing activities (Block work, Plastering, dry walls, false ceiling, tiling, painting work, sanitary fixtures, Epoxy painting for the parking lot at the basement and roof finishing).
- Directing streetscape activities (street lighting, storm drainage, parking furniture, hardscape, softscape & road paint).
Site manager
ARABTEC Construction, Nation Towers Project
Abu Dhabi, United Arab of Emirates
2009.10 - 2012.11
- Managing construction activities for high-rise tower that consist of 64-floor, including raft foundation, columns, core wall with slip form, post-tensioning slabs, water tanks, mechanical floors, precast stairs, and façade work.
- Planning and sequencing of cores, columns, and flooring systems.
- Monitored vertical logistics planning, including tower cranes, hoists, and material flow to upper floors.
- Directing the resources, manpower, equipment, materials, and pre-coordinating with procurement team.
- Planning and managing the finishing activities such as (block walls, dry walls, plastering, false ceiling, MEP final fix, sanitary fixtures, tilling & painting work).
- Coordinated with MEP team during construction phases, including first and second fix stages & testing and commissioning stage.
- Leading the final inspections and client approvals, documentation and handing over.
- Managing punch-list corrections, Snagging and coordination for occupancy readiness.
Senior project engineer - ARABTEC Construction
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre & ALOFT Hotel
Abu Dhabi, United Arab of Emirates
2008.05 - 2009.09
- Manage and plan for the structural and architectural activities.
- Define the work sequencing and plan the construction methods of the activities.
- Coordination with site, technical, MEP team and subcontractors for upcoming tasks.
- Managing the vertical logistics to ensure the delivery of the materials and work tools to all upper floors & working locations.
- Coordination with quality trams and pre-inspection for the elements before consultant approvals.
- Prepare look-ahead schedule, daily and weekly reports & KPI.
Project engineer
MADDY Buildings, Residential Building G+12
Dubai, United Arab of Emirates
2007.06 - 2008.04
- Monitoring the construction of CFA piles for the building.
- Achieved completion of construction and finishing of a 12-floor residential building with 48 luxury apartments on schedule.
Site engineer
EL NILE CONTRACTING, Airport
Cairo, Egypt
2006.01 - 2007.05
- Assisted in managing subcontractors for construction of airport runway and tarmacs.
- Supported reinstatement of airport internal roads.
- Contributed to project coordination efforts across multiple teams.
Site engineer
JAMAL ABD ELNASER CONTRACTING, Cairo Airport
Cairo, Egypt
2005.07 - 2005.12
- Assisted in managing and construction of five warehouses.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - CIVIL
MANSOURA University
Egypt 2000.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Aconex
- AutoCAD
- MS Office
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Completion file manager / Handing Over Manager
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
2024.01 - Current
Station manager
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
2021.01 - 2023.12
Construction manager (Trackwork)
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
2018.01 - 2020.12
Construction manager (Bridges)
FAST Consortium - Riyadh Metro Project Package 3
2014.06 - 2017.12
Construction manager
AMANA Contracting, LULU HYPER MARKET Project
2012.12 - 2014.05
Site manager
ARABTEC Construction, Nation Towers Project
2009.10 - 2012.11
Senior project engineer - ARABTEC Construction
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre & ALOFT Hotel
2008.05 - 2009.09
Project engineer
MADDY Buildings, Residential Building G+12
2007.06 - 2008.04
Site engineer
EL NILE CONTRACTING, Airport
2006.01 - 2007.05
Site engineer
JAMAL ABD ELNASER CONTRACTING, Cairo Airport
2005.07 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Engineering - CIVIL
MANSOURA University
2000.09 - 2005.06