Mohamed Serag
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Project Manager with 18 years of experience in the water treatment industry, leading municipal, industrial, and commercial projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Libya. Skilled in full project lifecycle management, resource optimization, and delivering results on time and within budget. Expert in water reuse technologies with a proven track record in developing sustainable solutions. Key contributor to the R&D of MBBR and RO systems, advancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
Proven leader in managing multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Adept at conflict resolution and negotiation, with a strong ability to resolve challenges proactively and maintain productive working relationships. Recognized for driving innovation, building cohesive teams, and implementing solutions that consistently exceed client and regulatory expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Projects Manager
Veolia Water Technologies Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi, Arabia
07.2014 - 08.2025
- Leading a team of Project Managers
- Support in Design and development of Veolia MBBR standard units.
- Support in Design and development of Veolia CaptuRO units that can achieve 94% recovery mainly used for TSE re-use.
- Led a cross-functional team to achieve project milestones on time.
- Coordinated multiple teams to ensure project deliverables met quality standards.
- Determined project schedules and kept projects on track using proactive adjustments to workflow.
- Review the contract specifications, process design; and client requirements and prepares technical documentation for approval by the client /consultant.
- Plans and expedites all activities related to the project design execution; Co-ordinates and follows up interdepartmental activities to ensure most effective cost control and timely completion of design, procurement and manufacturing, as per the project plan.
- Organizes and controls installation and commissioning activities on site; supervising site personnel; ensuring adherence to technical, quality and safety standards.
- Organizes the delivery of materials, the mobilization of manpower and equipment necessary for installation, commissioning and handover of projects in accordance with the project plan.
- Main Client and end users: Aramco, Bechtel, USA, Foster wheeler, Sadara, Madden, SWCC, NWC, MISK, SEPCO, NEOM, TAMIMI, Al Yamama, Al Kifah, Hassan Allam, MISK
- Handled conflict resolution within teams effectively maintaining harmony and focus towards common goals.
- Oversaw the development of detailed project plans with clear timelines and deliverables.
- Conducted regular reviews of project progress with senior management.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement amongst team members encouraging innovative ideas and solutions.
- Implemented risk management processes, mitigating potential roadblocks.
- Optimised process workflows by identifying inefficiencies in existing systems resulting in improved productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors ensuring best value for money without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
- Facilitated change management processes during critical stages of the project lifecycle.
- Created contingency plans anticipating potential issues that could derail the schedule or increase costs.
- Devised resource allocation strategies to optimise productivity whilst minimising costs.
- Championed effective communication channels between all stakeholders improving transparency and trust in project outcomes.
Project manager
METITO OVERSEAS LIMITED (UAE)
Dubai, United Arab of Emirates
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Reviewed contract specifications, process design, and client requirements; prepared technical documentation for client approval.
- Planned and expedited project execution activities; coordinated interdepartmental tasks for cost control and timely completion.
- Organised installation and commissioning activities on-site; supervised personnel to ensure compliance with technical, quality, and safety standards.
- Coordinated material delivery, manpower, and equipment mobilization for installation and handover in line with project timelines.
- Executed installation, commissioning, and startup phases; facilitated project handover while closing punch lists.
- Managed contractual issues effectively; prepared technical submittals and discussed approvals with consultants.
- Developed procurement schedules; monitored resources and costs through time schedules.
- Prepared progress reports; followed up on construction phase activities while coordinating site, engineering, owner, and consultant requirements.
- Executed more than 70+ project with various scales in value and specifications
Project Engineer
METITO WATER TREATMENT (EGYPT)
Cairo, Egypt
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Tibben site working on punch list and closeout of project passing by reliability and performance tests for all packages handover project to client.
- Dealing with client and consultant.
- Worked on closing punch list.
- Passed reliability test and performance test of plant.
- Worked on project close out and hand over to client.
- Project Engineer (worked for Power Station projects) (Feb. 2009 - July 2010): Sidi krir Power station, Al ATF Power station, Cairo West thermal power plant, El Tibben power plant.
- Responsibilities included following on technical & civil drawings, preparing technical submittals, applying cost control, and negotiating with suppliers.
- Project Engineer (Aug. 2008 - Feb. 2009): Worked on international projects in Libya.
- Developed bespoke solutions for complex client requirements, demonstrating innovation and problem-solving skills.
- Allocated resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilisation without any wastage or shortages.
- Optimised project performance by implementing efficient engineering solutions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution.
Education
BSc of Engineering - Mechanical Department
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING - HELWAN UNIVERSITY
Diploma of Education, Project Management professio - Project management
Project Management Institute
Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Resource Allocation & Optimization
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination
- Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project, if applicable)
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Cross-Cultural & International Team Management
- Staff Development & Mentorship
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment
- Change Management
- Water Reuse Technologies
- Wastewater Treatment Solutions
- MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) Systems
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
- Industrial & Municipal Water Treatment Projects
- Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
- R&D in Water Treatment Processes
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Results-Oriented & Deadline-Driven
- Adaptability in Multinational Project Environments
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Personal Information
Date of birth: 09/22/85
Key clients
-Aramco
- Bechtel, USA.
- Green Riyadh , RCRC
- Foster wheeler
- Sadara
-Madden
-SWCC
-NWC
- MISK
- SEPCO
- NEOM
-TAMIMI
- Al Yamama
- Al Kifah
- HassanAllam
Timeline
Projects Manager
Veolia Water Technologies Saudi Arabia
07.2014 - 08.2025
Project manager
METITO OVERSEAS LIMITED (UAE)
03.2011 - 07.2014
Project Engineer
METITO WATER TREATMENT (EGYPT)
07.2008 - 03.2011
BSc of Engineering - Mechanical Department
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING - HELWAN UNIVERSITY
Diploma of Education, Project Management professio - Project management
Project Management Institute
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