Moreno Bartolucci
Summary
Senior Executive with 30+ years of overall worldwide experience in Oil & Gas development projects: 10+ years of experience as Executive Director (Company Representative) including definition and implementation of business strategies and commercial management. Overseeing in U$D 30 B + megaprojects. Extensive knowledge of construction dynamics and strategies, with 20+ years of direct experience managing and supervising construction projects worldwide. Held leadership roles including Operations Director, Head of International Operations, Executive Director, Country General Manager, and Managing Director.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing Director
Sicim Saudi Arabia
- Managed and organized production activities to ensure timely delivery to clients within budget while maintaining quality standards set by EPCM
- Reported to the General Manager and coordinated closely with the Project Manager
- Planned and scheduled production activities based on the Project Manager's work plan to meet delivery timelines
- Enforced operational procedures across various process phases to ensure smooth workflow
- Conducted quality control measures to maintain consistent product standards
- Implemented initiatives to train production personnel and ensure consistent efficiency and effectiveness
Resident Area Manager and Managing Director Middle East
Saudi Arabian Saipem
- Served as Regional Representative for Engineering, Construction, and Drilling activities in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria)
- Defined commercial strategies, driving business development in new markets (Iraq) and managing key stakeholder relationships in established markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE), achieving multi-billion yearly turnover
- Executed projects in Saudi Arabia valued at $20 billion, with over 10% profit and a strong safety record of LTI-free construction man-hours
- Oversaw a workforce of 20,000+ employees (excluding subcontractors) and managed significant investments in local assets
Project Manager
Saipem Contracting
Nigeria
01.1998
- Managed operational and economic aspects of the Nigeria LNG Project, involving 210km gas pipelines (Client: TSKJ Consortium: Technip, Snamprogetti, JGC Kellogg Co)
- Oversaw the installation, start-up, and management of Saipem's base in Port Harcourt, including fabrication facilities
Project Manager
Saipem SpA
Italy
01.1995
- Directed the fast-track construction of the Ripalta-Cortemaggiore onshore pipeline, including a record-setting Po River crossing in the Caorso area
Head of International Operations (UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) and Country Manager (Kuwait)
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering
Kuwait
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Guided the Bid-No-Bid Committee and actively participated in the bidding process, defining construction and execution strategies, and ensuring smooth data handover from Proposal Manager to Project Director/Manager after project acquisition
- Collaborated with the Project Director and Project Manager to establish a project roadmap for successful execution
- Worked with the Financial Manager to implement the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) by setting up a Project Cost Controller
- Conducted monthly reviews with the Project Director to analyze work schedules, costs, and project documentation in detail
- Provided strategic advice and recommendations to partners to support company growth while ensuring compliance with governance responsibilities
- Maintained regular contact with key customer representatives to foster strong relationships
Regional Manager, South East Africa
Saipem Lda
Mozambique
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Acted as Regional Representative for Engineering & Construction activities in South-East Africa (Angola, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania), overseeing business development, commercial operations, and project execution
- Led company start-up operations in Mozambique, managing investments to enter the Mozambican Oil & Gas market (LNG development)
- Secured offshore project acquisitions worth $3 billion in Angola
Branch Manager, Dubai - UAE
Saipem Dubai Branch
Dubai
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed all activities in Iraq, from early business development (2009) to strategic partnerships, commercial strategy planning, and project execution, ensuring market penetration and start-up synergies
Chairman of the Board, Sajer Iraq
Saipem
Iraq
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed the strategic partnership between Saipem and Iraqi partners to establish Sajer, an operational company in Iraq
- Coordinated stakeholder investments to support construction projects, including logistics and fabrication facilities in Basra, and provided support for ENI's development initiatives
Corporate Vice President, Pipelines Acquisition and Execution
Saipem SpA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed commercial and project execution activities for oil and gas pipelines and associated pumping/compression stations, focusing on markets in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), South America (Mexico, Venezuela), North America (Canada), Mediterranean Africa (Algeria), and Oceania (Australia)
Operations Manager
Saudi Arabian Saipem
Saudi Arabia
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed operational activities and coordinated onshore construction projects, supporting the Managing Director in commercial activities and business development strategies
- Ensured project profitability by promoting an integrated Work Management System for safety, quality, and project management
- Specialized in contract management and cash flow optimization
Project Director
Saudi Arabian Saipem
Saudi Arabia
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed operational and economic aspects of major onshore projects in Saudi Arabia, including:
- Harad Arabian Light Crude Increment II: Gas Oil Separation Plant Construction (Client: Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia Ltd.)
- Sales Gas to Yanbu through AY-1 Conversion: Oil-to-gas pipeline conversion and compressor station construction (Client: Saudi Aramco)
- Pipeline Rehabilitation Project Phase II (Client: Saudi Aramco)
- Served as Project Director in Buenos Aires and Saudi Arabia, reporting to the JV Board of Directors (Saipem and Techint), overseeing the Hawiyah Gas Pipelines Project Development: 583km gas pipeline and 150km gas line conversion for power generation (Client: Aramco Overseas)
Project Manager
Saipem SpA
Colombia
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Led the construction of the Cusiana I Cupiaga oil pipeline ($250M), overcoming logistical and security challenges in a complex environment, achieving excellent economic, safety, and community relations outcomes
- Mediated with local authorities and paramilitary forces to secure the release of a kidnapped colleague
Site Manager
Saipem SpA
01.1980 - 01.1995
- Supervised pipeline construction and manpower coordination for projects across: Italy (1980-1982): Pipeline construction
- Iran (1983): IGAT 2 Project (3600km gas pipeline and compressor stations)
- Saudi Arabia (1984-1987): IPSA & IPSA II Projects (oil pipelines and pumping stations)
- Austria (1987): Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Project
- Nigeria (1987-1994): Escravos pipeline and other projects
- Italy (1994-1995): Various pipeline projects
Skills
- Pipeline Construction
- Engineering Project Management
- Strategic Operations Leadership
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Governance
- International Operations
- Crisis Management
- Risk Management
- Team Management
- Training
- Construction Expertise
- Commercial Acumen
- Safety Assurance
- Quality Assurance
Personal Information
Title: Executive Director
Timeline
Head of International Operations (UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) and Country Manager (Kuwait)
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering
09.2014 - 01.2016
Regional Manager, South East Africa
Saipem Lda
03.2013 - 09.2014
Branch Manager, Dubai - UAE
Saipem Dubai Branch
01.2010 - 01.2013
Chairman of the Board, Sajer Iraq
Saipem
01.2010 - 01.2013
Corporate Vice President, Pipelines Acquisition and Execution
Saipem SpA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Operations Manager
Saudi Arabian Saipem
01.2001 - 01.2005
Project Manager
Saipem Contracting
01.1998
Project Director
Saudi Arabian Saipem
01.1998 - 01.2001
Project Manager
Saipem SpA
01.1996 - 01.1997
Project Manager
Saipem SpA
01.1995
Site Manager
Saipem SpA
01.1980 - 01.1995
Managing Director
Sicim Saudi Arabia
Resident Area Manager and Managing Director Middle East
Saudi Arabian Saipem
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