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Nader Touma

Nader Touma

Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Summary

A highly dynamic and motivated Country Manager with a Master’s Degree in Project Management with a proven record in designing and managing innovative projects from conception to completion. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational personnel with the ability to work and develop new strategies that further establish project goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Country manager

ARANER
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing Operations of Projects in KSA
  • Team Building and Development
  • Manage Project Budgets
  • Manage Potential Risks and Develop Mitigation
    Strategies
  • Manage Client's needs and expectations
  • Collaborate with the CEO/COO on initiatives aimed
    at enhancing Client satisfaction
  • Develop strategic partnerships with new clients to identify and pursue mutually beneficial project opportunities

Projects Director

ARANER
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Organized regular progress update meetings with stakeholders keeping them informed and engaged throughout the entire process.
  • Lead and manage multiple construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Develop and implement project strategies that align with organizational goals and client expectations.
  • Direct project teams, including design and construction teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Mitigate risks and clear all project uncertainties.
  • Manage commercial and contractual aspects of the projects.
  • Oversee project budgets and expenditures
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget with effective resource management.

Projects Manager

ARANER
, United Arab Emirates
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Execute projects agreed upon strategy with the Project Management and Engineering Departments determining all the activities needed to ensure that the objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters mitigating project risks
  • Initiate, Plan, execute, monitor, control and closure of Projects
  • Manage commercial related aspects of the Projects
  • Follow up on the design aspects of the Project to ensure Client's requirements are met
  • Negotiate, prepare and manage contracts with external parties
  • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
  • Follow-up on Equipment/Material procurement progress and ensure deliveries are inline with baseline programme
  • Prepare commercial claims, variations and extension of time.

Mechanical Construction Manager

ARANER
Dubai
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Set targets, objectives and clear responsibilities for all supervised staff, progressively monitor individual performance against the agreed criteria and conduct formal appraisals in keeping with time frames
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
  • Determine needed resources from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
  • Follow-up on day to day construction tasks
  • Ensure work progress is in line with agreed milestones.

Senior MEP Engineer - Zayed International Airport

Arabtec Construction (TCAJV)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Govern change management packages and offer technical input related to the cost and feasibility of various designs
  • Proactively introduced along with the Consultant new designs upon assessing different opportunities across impact and feasibility
  • Manage MEP sub-contractors' design and construction work progress
  • Resolve technical, logistical and commercial disputes
  • Prepare commercial claims and variations to ensure time and cost impacts are reserved
  • Analyze Sub-Contractor's production-lot cost-structure and advise different ways to improve productivity
  • Manage as-built & shop drawing production.

Assistant Project Manager

Dar Al-Handasah: Shair and Partners
Beirut, Lebanon
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Developed scope of work, created work breakdown structure and prepared project programme
  • Managed coordination between all parties, monitored work progress and ensured deadlines are met
  • Coordinated closely project designs and deliverables with Clients and respective authorities.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Dar Al-Handasah: Shair and Partners
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Designed Pumping Stations (water, irrigation, sewage, storm water and firefighting)
  • Designed Gas & Chilled Water Networks and performed hydraulic modeling studies
  • Designed HVAC, Firefighting and Plumbing Systems
  • Designed Electrical Substations, Chlorination Systems, Water Features and Fountains
  • Prepared technical reports and calculations for Clients
  • Ensured designed projects comply with technical and contractual requirements set by the Client.


Designed Projects:

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (08/2013 - 09/2015)

Dubai, UAE

  • King Abdulaziz International Airport

(03/2013 - 09/2015)

  • ADNOC Housing Complex (01/2014 - 08/2014)

Ruwais, UAE

  • Riyadh Government Agencies (09/2013 - 08/2014)

Riyadh, KSA

  • Infrastructure works for Zayed City (02/2014 - 11/2014)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Infrastructure works for Jebel Ali (01/2015 - 08/2015)

Jebel Ali, UAE

  • Dubai Nad Al Sheba Complex (07/2014 - 02/2015)

Dubai, UAE

  • Dubai Nas Arena (08/2013 - 03/2014)

Dubai, UAE

MEP Site Engineer - Hamad International Airport

Overseas Bechtel Incorporated - OBI
, Qatar
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Performed MEP site inspections
  • Tracked installation of MEP systems
  • Prepared technical reports and documented site activities for MEP works
  • Engaged in Environmental Health & Safety tours and implementing 'Bechtel Zero Accident' philosophy.

Education

MSc Project & Enterprise Management -

University College London
London
09.2015 - 10.2016

BEng Mechanical Engineering -

American University of Beirut
Beirut
09.2008 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Knowledge
  • Risk & Value Management
  • Planning & Project Controls
  • BIM
  • Six Sigma
  • Team Player
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solver
  • AutoCad
  • Bentley
  • MS Office

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Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Elementary

Custom

  • Travelling
  • Gym
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Volleyball

Timeline

Country manager

ARANER
05.2024 - Current

Projects Director

ARANER
09.2022 - 05.2024

Projects Manager

ARANER
09.2020 - 09.2022

Mechanical Construction Manager

ARANER
10.2019 - 09.2020

Senior MEP Engineer - Zayed International Airport

Arabtec Construction (TCAJV)
05.2017 - 10.2019

MSc Project & Enterprise Management -

University College London
09.2015 - 10.2016

Assistant Project Manager

Dar Al-Handasah: Shair and Partners
03.2015 - 09.2015

Mechanical Design Engineer

Dar Al-Handasah: Shair and Partners
01.2013 - 03.2015

MEP Site Engineer - Hamad International Airport

Overseas Bechtel Incorporated - OBI
06.2012 - 10.2012

BEng Mechanical Engineering -

American University of Beirut
09.2008 - 06.2012
Nader Touma