OGULCAN ARSLAN
Khobar,Eastern Province
Summary
Hardworking leader skilled in coordinating complex schedules and logistics. Possesses exceptional attention to detail and high-level problem-solving skills. Committed to building and supporting high performance teams to meet project requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Projects Coordinator
Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company
Khobar, Eastern Province
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
- Maximized communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
- Recorded user requirements and scope for reference and tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with project teams in gathering user requirements and developing project plans.
- Enforced policies and procedures to keep projects on track.
- Analyzed data and reports, detecting and correcting deviations from project goals.
- Drafted financial budgets and secured funding for proposed activities.
- Implemented change control processes, minimizing scope creep and cost overruns.
- Reviewed project documents and highlighted discrepancies and errors for correction.
- Adjusted different team sizes to meet task demands and decrease delivery delays.
- Studied completed projects to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
- Directed resources and activities towards achieving client requirements.
- Procured resources and supplies to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Identified and developed solutions to curb risks to project implementation.
- Communicated project progress and challenges to stakeholders for decision-making purposes.
Projects Director
Nakheel Landscapes
Doha, State of Qatar
01.2013 - 06.2022
- Face of the company and ensuring the projects run smoothly through the design, procurement and delivery stages
- Managing the projects as business units ensuring commercial viability is met
- Overseeing and managing the development, management and delivery of multiple build projects
- Generated project cost estimations with outstanding accuracy, guiding effective decision-making.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
- Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
Corporate Planning and Budgeting Manager
Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company
Khobar, Eastern Province
01.2011 - 01.2013
- After successfully completing the projects in Doha, Qatar with Baytur, I have been transferred to Saudi Arabian Baytur as corporate planning and budgeting manager to manage overall planning, budgeting and commercial operations (directly reporting to company CEO)
- During my involvement cost control system along with an ERP system has been established in various sites wherein regular reports and project snapshot information is gathered whenever and wherever required
- Moreover I have undertaken the relations with Bankers to ensure the receipt of required finance for projects by means of preparing cash flows, budgets and L/C plan to minimize cash deficit
- Projects participated, “Rabigh 2 Refining and Petrochemical Project Non Process Buildings” lump sum turnkey project for Saudi
- Aramco / Sumitomo, valued at $134MM., “Jabal Omar Development Project Phase-2” lump sum turnkey project for JODC / HILL International, valued at $386MM.
Deputy Project Manager
Baytur Construction & Contracting Company
DOHA
05.2004 - 01.2011
- Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
- Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
- Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
- Determined project schedules and kept projects on track using proactive adjustments to workflow.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
- Tracked and communicated project status, timelines and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Reduced downtime with effective scheduling and resourcing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
- Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University
Istanbul 09.1999 - 03.2004
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Finance administration
- PowerPoint presentations
- Resource planning
- Risk management
- Project cost control
- Critical path performance
- Project status reporting
- Application Performance Monitoring
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Contract management
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
German
Beginner
Additional Information
2022- Masar Package 1 & B Project for Umm Al Qura valued at $1.3 Billion
2022- Amalaa Yacht Club Project for Red Sea Global Amalaa valued at $70 MM
2022- Red Sea Marine Life Institute Project for Red Sea Global Amalaa valued at $50 MM
2019–2022 Ashghal Framework Projects for Ashghal valued at $200 MM
2017– 2021 Lusail Rail Transport Systems Track and Depot External works lump sum turnkey project for ALSTOM QRAIL valued at $12 MM
2017–2019 Qatar World Cup 2022 Training sites and Infrastructure Package lump sum turnkey project for Supremee Committee Delivery and Legacy valued at $130 MM
2017– 2019 Doha Oasis Project External Works Package lump sum turnkey project for Halul Real Estate Investment Company valued at $20 MM
2017–2019 Lusail Expressway External works re-measurable fixed unit price project for Hyundai E&C Ashghal valued at $20 MM
2017– 2018 Private Villa lump sum turnkey project for VVIP Qatari Royal Family Member valued at $105 MM
2015–2018 Construction Package 10 B1 Lusail Marina Promenade lump sum turnkey project for Lusail City Real Estate Development Company valued at $200 MM
2015–2017 Construction Package 10 E1 Fox Hills lump sum turnkey project for Lusail City Real Estate Development Company valued at $35 MM
2014–2016 Construction Package 10 C1 Lusail Highway & Southern Interchange lump sum turnkey project for Lusail City Real Estate Development Company valued at $30 MM
2013–2014 “Western Green Spine Park” lump sum turnkey project for Redco-Almana Qatar Foundation, valued at $55 MM.
2011 –2013 “Rabigh 2 Refining and Petrochemical Project Non Process Buildings” lump sum turnkey project for Saudi Aramco / Sumitomo, valued at $134MM.
2011 – 2013 “Jabal Omar Development Project Phase-2” lump sum turnkey project for JODC / HILL International, valued at $386MM.
2011 – 2013 “King Khalid University Phase 2 and Phase 3” lump sum turnkey project for Ministry of Education / Zuhair Fayez Partners, valued at $670MM.
2010 – 2011 “Museum of Islamic Arts Park- Phase 1” lump sum turnkey project for Qatar Museums Authority / ASTAD, valued at $42MM.
2008 – 2010 “Qatar National Convention Centre” design and build for Qatar Foundation / ASTAD, valued at $730MM.
2006 – 2008 “Museum of Islamic Arts- Package 6B&C” lump sum turnkey project for Qatar Museums Authority / QP, valued at $48MM.
2004 – 2008 “Museum of Islamic Arts- Package 3” lump sum turnkey project for Qatar Museums Authority / QP, valued at $140MM.
Timeline
Projects Coordinator
Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company
08.2022 - Current
Projects Director
Nakheel Landscapes
01.2013 - 06.2022
Corporate Planning and Budgeting Manager
Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
Deputy Project Manager
Baytur Construction & Contracting Company
05.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University
09.1999 - 03.2004
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