RANDY(RADWAN) JABER
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Technical director and project director with extensive experience managing large-scale EPC projects in the Middle East, including significant roles at Saudi Aramco's PMT. Expertise in project management, EPC governance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical compliance and safety excellence. Directed a USD 15 billion crude increment program, achieving zero LTIs across all work fronts. Proven ability in cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director / Construction Manager II
Wood Group
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
11.2022 - Current
- Seconded to Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (PMT) Safaniyah & Manifa Crude Increment Development Program Program Value: ~USD 15 billion | Production Target: 1,000 MBCD | Division: Saudi Aramco E&P
- Embedded within Saudi Aramco's PMT as senior Technical Director, providing strategic oversight and direct EPC interface management across one of Saudi Aramco's largest active upstream expansion programs.
- Accountable for technical governance, contractor performance, and delivery assurance across integrated onshore, offshore, and utilities scopes.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for Wood Group within Aramco's PMT structure, interfacing daily with Aramco Project Management, Engineering, and Operations leadership on scope, schedule, cost, and quality performance across a ~USD 15 billion crude increment program.
- Direct full EPC lifecycle management integrating 10+ major contractors and 300+ multidisciplinary personnel across simultaneous work fronts at Safaniyah and Manifa.
- Provide executive-level governance over contractor design deliverables, technical queries, and deviation management — maintaining alignment with Aramco engineering standards and project execution procedures.
- Manage major brownfield and greenfield works including Tanajib Gas Plant modifications (multi-train processing expansion), new water-supply systems at Safaniyah GOSP-1 and Zuluf CPF, and multiple pipeline tie-ins across onshore and offshore assets.
- Oversee technical assurance and constructability reviews across 5+ simultaneous scopes, ensuring process integrity, operational reliability, and schedule conformance against Aramco-mandated milestones.
- Lead technical coordination for the Marjan RO Desalination Plant expansion and new cogeneration unit development, establishing interface protocols and reviewing FEED packages for compliance with contractual and regulatory frameworks.
- Manage 3 third-party operator interfaces simultaneously, ensuring zero technical conflicts or schedule impacts to the master program critical path.
- Oversee design and construction of crude storage, export terminal facilities, and accommodation complexes at Safaniyah and Manifa — driving performance through structured risk management.
- Maintained zero LTIs across all supervised work fronts since program commencement, sustaining full Aramco OIMS safety compliance.
- John Wood Group PLC | Website: [Not provided]
Project Director
KBR–AMCDE
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
12.2015 - 11.2022
- Directed end-to-end PMC delivery across Saudi Aramco's most strategically critical refinery, petrochemical, and infrastructure programs over a 7-year engagement, establishing KBR-AMCDE as a trusted PMC partner within Aramco's project execution framework.
- Provided PMC governance across 4 simultaneous major programs with combined capital value exceeding USD 3 billion, overseeing multidisciplinary design, procurement, and construction teams across refinery, petrochemical, and water infrastructure scopes.
- Directed PMC oversight for one of the world's largest grassroots refinery developments — 400,000 BPD capacity — managing EPC contractor interfaces, technical reviews, and schedule conformance across process units, utilities, and OSBL facilities.
- Led rapid facility restoration programs, achieving schedule recovery of 3–6 weeks against baseline through accelerated procurement and parallel construction strategies.
- Directed teams of 150–250 PMC and contractor personnel across multiple simultaneous project sites, maintaining disciplined governance through weekly performance reviews, risk registers, and executive dashboards.
- Supervised contract strategy, vendor prequalification, and techno-commercial evaluation for 20+ critical procurement packages annually.
- Achieved average cost savings of 5–8% against approved budgets through competitive tendering and strategic scope bundling.
- Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing average procurement cycle times by 15–20% through process standardization and early vendor engagement.
- Maintained CPI of 0.95–1.05 across all managed programs, ensuring delivery within approved budget envelopes.
- Established integrated project control systems using Primavera P6, incorporating cost tracking, schedule management, and risk assessment frameworks across all active programs.
- Delivered accurate milestone forecasting and executive-level performance dashboards to Aramco PMT leadership on a bi-weekly basis, enabling proactive decision-making on cost and schedule variances.
- Managed interfaces between Saudi Aramco, 8+ EPC contractors, and multiple engineering disciplines — maintaining alignment on scope, quality, and delivery across geographically distributed sites.
- Initiated quarterly safety audits and led continuous HSE improvement programs; maintained TRIR below 0.20 across all managed programs throughout the engagement.
- Zero fatalities recorded across all PMC-supervised projects during the 7-year tenure.
- [Not provided]
Project Director
DODSAL Engineering & Construction Pte. Ltd.
Dubai, UAE
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Directed the complete EPC lifecycle for KOC's Gathering Center 31 — a strategically critical oil production and processing facility constituting a core asset within KOC's North Kuwait Field Development Master Plan.
- Directed the full EPC scope for a USD 1.2 billion oil production facility designed for 100,000 BOPD, leading 200+ multidisciplinary personnel through FEED verification, detailed design, environmental studies, field execution, and commissioning.
- Delivered the project within the contractually agreed 18-month EPC execution schedule, navigating complex coordination in a remote North Kuwait desert environment.
- Maintained cost variance within ±3% of approved budget throughout execution, with monthly cost reporting to DODSAL and KOC executive leadership.
- Managed schedule, budget, and resource planning spanning 5 major process units, 12 km of intra-field pipelines, and supporting utilities infrastructure.
- Maintained SPI ≥ 0.95 throughout detailed design and construction phases, recovering a 4-week schedule slippage in the procurement phase through parallel engineering and fast-track vendor fabrication.
- Resolved 50+ critical interface challenges among internal departments, subcontractors, and KOC stakeholders through structured interface management registers.
- Provided monthly executive-level progress reports to KOC Project Management and DODSAL corporate leadership, achieving consistent 'Satisfactory' and 'Good' ratings in formal KOC performance assessments.
- Managed a 15-subcontractor supply chain across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and pipeline disciplines.
- Achieved zero fatalities and zero LTIs across the full EPC program — receiving formal HSE commendation from KOC Project Management.
- [Not provided]
Project Director
Jacobs ZATE
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Directed multidisciplinary engineering and design services supporting Maaden’s large-scale phosphate expansion at Ras Al Khair, delivering feasibility studies, FEED packages, and detailed engineering across multiple brownfield and greenfield facilities.
- Managed a multi-scope GES framework coordinating 80–120 multidisciplinary engineers across civil, structural, process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- Delivered 15+ engineering study reports and FEED packages within committed schedule milestones, supporting Maaden’s investment decision-making process.
- Supervised construction supervision activities, cost estimation, and procurement scheduling for 5+ simultaneous brownfield and greenfield scopes.
- Achieved delivery of all contractual milestones on time, contributing to Maaden’s continued confidence in Jacobs as a strategic GES provider.
- [Not provided]
Project Director / Construction Manager
Jacobs Engineering
Casablanca, Morocco
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Directed end-to-end EPC delivery of OCP's flagship DAP-407 complex — one of the largest phosphate processing investments in North Africa — from concept through commissioning.
- Led 150–200 cross-functional EPC personnel across phosphoric acid, Sulphuric acid, turbine generator, and OSBL facilities for an USD 800 million+ capital investment.
- Achieved mechanical completion within the agreed 24-month construction schedule and within approved cost parameters.
- Drove commissioning and startup across 3 major process units simultaneously, coordinating OCP operations, Jacob’s commissioning teams, and equipment vendors to deliver first production on schedule.
- Managed project-level change orders totaling USD 35 million, achieving resolution within approved contingency budgets through proactive scope management and commercial negotiation.
- Functioned as primary executive interface with OCP senior management, Jacobs corporate leadership, and 12+ EPC subcontractors.
- [Not provided]
Senior Project Manager
AMCDE / KBR
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Led the in-Kingdom FEED scope for KBR on behalf of Aramco Overseas Company, delivering process design for one of Saudi Aramco's largest NGL recovery developments at Shaybah.
- Directed FEED for NGL recovery systems processing 2,400 MMSCFD of associated gas across multiple GOSPs, encompassing NGL recovery trains, compression systems, dehydration units, flare systems, and plant control facilities.
- Managed a 60–80 person multidisciplinary FEED team across process, piping, instrumentation, civil, and electrical disciplines — delivering the full FEED package within Aramco's approved schedule and budget baseline.
- Received KBR Certificate of Recognition (October 2010) cited by Aramco Overseas Company for exceptional technical quality and schedule adherence.
- Supervised conceptual and detailed design for supporting infrastructure including administrative buildings, fire station, and accommodation facilities for a remote desert mega-facility.
- [Not provided]
Senior Project Manager
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
Houston, Texas
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Directed the conceptual and feasibility development phase for a USD 6–8 billion grassroots refinery and petrochemical complex in Bahrain, defining overall project scope across process plants, tank farms, utilities, marine facilities, and subsea crude pipelines.
- Led FEED configuration studies for a 400,000 BPD full-conversion refinery, delivering the feasibility package within a 12-month study timeline.
- Directed a 50+ person multidisciplinary study team across process, civil, marine, and infrastructure disciplines.
- Developed and validated investment cost and profitability models confirming project feasibility — securing investor confidence and advancing the project to FEED authorization stage.
- [Not provided]
Project Manager
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
Houston, Texas
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Directed master planning and FEED development for Maaden’s flagship Mineral Resources Industrial City — one of the largest integrated industrial development programs in Saudi Arabian history.
- Coordinated 5 Maaden business units to optimize site layouts, utility corridors, and operational interfaces for a USD 10+ billion integrated industrial cities spanning 50+ km².
- Directed development of master utility plans, transportation corridors, and infrastructure integration strategies — aligning phosphate, aluminum, and port operations.
- Managed a 40–60 person FEED and planning team across Houston and Riyadh, coordinating with Maaden, Alcoa, SABIC, and other JV partners.
- Prepared comprehensive FEED bid packages and led evaluation and selection of LSTK contractors for multiple program packages.
- [Not provided]
Project Engineer / Lead Structural Engineer
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
Houston, Texas
06.2003 - 03.2006
- Led structural design and rehabilitation engineering for 6 GOSPs and 3 WTPs in Northern Iraq, delivering restoration designs for war-damaged facilities.
- Supervised construction of critical site infrastructure including administrative camps, residential units, warehouses, and utility systems.
- [Not provided]
Project Manager / Project Engineer
Parsons Engineers Ltd.
Ahmadi, Kuwait
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Directed PMC services for KOC's infrastructure expansion encompassing a Telecommunication Facility Centre, 48" Crude Export Pipeline (TL3) linking North Kuwait to the Central Mixing Manifold, and branch pipelines from GC-15, GC-23, and GC-25.
- [Not provided]
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil / Structural Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA12-1983
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA07-1985
Skills
- Project management and oversight
- EPC governance and compliance
- Contract and commercial management
- HSE leadership and safety compliance
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Cost control and recovery strategies
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Risk and change management
- Procurement and tender strategy
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Quality assurance and control measures
- Technical governance and innovation
- Process optimization and improvement
- Effective communication skills
- Customer service excellence and support
- Team collaboration and development
- Decision making and problem resolution
Custom Section
- Accomplished Project Director and Technical Director (P.Eng.) with 40+ years of international experience delivering multibillion-dollar EPC, PMC, and EPCM mega-programs across oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, offshore, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Proven history directing programs exceeding USD 5 billion in combined project value, leading multidisciplinary teams of 100–500+ personnel, and recovering distressed schedules across complex, multi-contractor environments. Recognized expert in Saudi Aramco PMT interface, KOC program governance, and strategic program oversight across the GCC, Africa, and North America. Deep civil and structural engineering expertise combined with strong commercial, contractual, and risk management acumen. Recognized through the Korn Ferry Executive Leadership Assessment for accountability, strategic execution, and decisive leadership. Trilingual — English
- French
- Arabic — with cross-cultural fluency across GCC, North African, and North American project environments.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/Randy-Jaber
Awards
- ARAMCO Certificate of Recognition, Cited by Aramco Overseas Company for outstanding performance and effective contribution in providing technical support., 2024-10-01
- KBR Certificate of Recognition, Cited by Aramco Overseas Company for exceptional technical quality and schedule adherence., 2010-10-01
- Korn Ferry Executive Leadership Assessment, Recognized for Accountability, Strategic Execution, and Decisive Leadership.
- KOC Formal HSE Commendation, Awarded for zero-LTI performance across the full EPC program — KOC Gathering Center 31.
- Jacobs Academy — Building a Leadership Culture, Certificate of Achievement, 2013-05-01
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Chartered Professional Engineer
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for outstanding performance in projects, delivering outstanding technical support.
Timeline
Technical Director / Construction Manager II
Wood Group
11.2022 - Current
Project Director
KBR–AMCDE
12.2015 - 11.2022
Project Director
DODSAL Engineering & Construction Pte. Ltd.
08.2014 - 12.2015
Project Director
Jacobs ZATE
07.2013 - 07.2014
Project Director / Construction Manager
Jacobs Engineering
07.2011 - 07.2013
Senior Project Manager
AMCDE / KBR
01.2010 - 07.2011
Senior Project Manager
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
10.2008 - 11.2009
Project Manager
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
03.2006 - 10.2008
Project Engineer / Lead Structural Engineer
Worley (formerly WorleyParsons)
06.2003 - 03.2006
Project Manager / Project Engineer
Parsons Engineers Ltd.
08.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Civil / Structural Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Oklahoma State University