WAEL HELMY BADAWY
Riyadh
Summary
Chief / Senior Resident Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the supervision, management, and delivery of major roads, highways, bridges, and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar. Extensive background in on-site supervision, contractor management, and coordination between clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring compliance with Saudi MOT / MOMRA standards and international codes (AASHTO, ASTM, BS/EN). Combines deep construction and execution expertise with strong capabilities in cost control, claims management, quality assurance, HSE compliance, and asset lifecycle optimization, supporting large-scale infrastructure programs aligned with Vision 2030.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TECHNICAL MANAGER – ASSET MANAGEMENT EXPERT
Euro Group Consulting Services
05.2024 - Current
- Leading asset management and PBCs transformation programs for 17 municipalities covering 268 localities.
- Directing implementation of performance-based maintenance contracts across urban roads (including bridges, structures and lighting), municipal buildings, drainage networks, and public facilities.
- Developing asset management policies, strategies, frameworks, KPIs, service levels, and incentive-based performance models aligned with ISO 55001.
- Overseeing consultants and contractors to ensure regulatory compliance, sustainability, and value-for-money outcomes.
- Supporting municipalities in establishing asset registers, condition assessments, and lifecycle planning processes.
PROJECTS MANAGER – ARAMCO PROJECTS
Al Ajami Contracting
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Led planning, execution, and delivery of roads and infrastructure projects for Saudi Aramco.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors in compliance with Aramco standards, HSE requirements, and contractual KPIs.
- Improved project delivery KPIs by approximately 32%.
- Reduced performance deductions by nearly 50% through enhanced planning, execution control, and risk management.
TECHNICAL MANAGER & PBC DEPARTMENT HEAD
Al Mardoof Contracting
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Led execution and management of performance-based road maintenance contracts under MoTLS specifications.
- Directed contract administration, technical compliance, and performance monitoring activities.
- Improved overall project delivery KPIs by approximately 50%.
- Reduced performance deductions by nearly 70% through optimized resource allocation and proactive risk mitigation.
HIGHWAYS TECHNICAL ENGINEER
AECOM Arabia
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Played a key role in developing the Maintenance Master Action Plan (MMAP) for the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services.
- Contributed to establishing ISO 55001-aligned asset management systems and PBC frameworks supporting Vision 2030.
- Supported procurement and contract strategies for national road maintenance programs.
- Delivered SAR 1.0 billion in verified cost savings (over 22% reduction), excluding inflationary effects.
- Program recognized by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK.
BRANCH MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER – EASTERN PROVINCE
NAMAA Engineering Consultants
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Acted as Resident Engineer and Client Representative for Ministry of Transport road maintenance and rehabilitation contracts across the Eastern Province, with a total value of approximately SAR 2.6 billion.
- Supervised preventive, predictive, corrective, emergency maintenance, and rehabilitation works across regional road networks (Eastern Province, Al Ihsa and Hafr Al Batin).
- Ensured works were executed in compliance with Saudi MOT standards, approved drawings, technical specifications, and contract requirements.
- Coordinated daily activities between Ministry branches, contractors, and other authorities to ensure adherence to project priorities and schedules.
- Reviewed and approved programs, method statements, materials submittals, mix designs, and quality control plans.
- Assessed payment applications, quantities, variations, and contractor claims, applying value engineering principles where applicable.
- Led QA/QC activities including laboratories, asphalt plants, crushers, and material stockpiles.
- Participated in initial and final handover committees and prepared final reports and lessons learned.
- Ensured strict implementation of HSE requirements and corrective actions for non-conformances.
PROJECT MANAGER – ROADS & HIGHWAYS
NAMAA Engineering Consultants
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as Project Manager representing the main contractor for the Regional Ring Road Project, covering the section from Qalyubia Drain to the Sharqia Governorate boundary.
- Led end-to-end project delivery from survey and design through construction, subcontractor coordination, and final handover, acting as the primary interface with the Client.
- Achieved record-time completion, high-quality execution, and cost savings of approximately 12%. The project was a critical component of the national road’s development plan.
- Provided technical leadership for the 6th of October / Al-Wahat Road Dualization Project, including design coordination and construction management.
ACTING RESIDENT ENGINEER / PROJECT ENGINEER
Saudi Consulting Services Office (Saud Consult)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised execution of Ministry of Transport Road projects including Al-Haer – Hawtat Bani Tamim Road and Al-Kharj – Al-Quway’iyah Dual Carriageway (Phases 1 & 3).
- Supervised additional road projects within the Riyadh Region (Package 36).
- Acted as the primary site interface between Client, Contractor, and Consultant.
PROJECT MANAGER
Ottawa Trading & Contracting Co.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed execution of foundations, infrastructure works, concrete and steel buildings, and associated road and site works for the Qatar Chemicals & Detergents Factory at Mesaieed Industrial City (Qatar Petroleum).
- Delivered the project under a fast-track schedule with extensive self-performed works and multiple subcontractors, suppliers, and heavy equipment operating within a constrained, high-risk industrial environment adjacent to the refinery.
- Successfully completed the project on time, to the required quality standards, with zero safety incidents, and achieved cost savings of approximately 18%.
CIVIL ENGINEER – ROADS & HIGHWAYS
General Authority for Roads, Bridges & Land Transport (Egypt MOT)
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Supervised execution and maintenance of national road projects including Sharm El Sheikh Ring Road and Greater Cairo Ring Road.
- Participated in 36 initial and final acceptance committees and 11 technical and financial evaluations.
- Conducted pavement condition assessments, IRI measurements, and traffic studies.
- Member of committees for tender evaluation, road network development, and pavement defect analysis.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Roads & Airport Design and Traffic Management
Cairo University
Egypt10-2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Zagazig University
Egypt09-2006
Skills
- Construction leadership experience
- Management of large-scale road and bridge projects
- Comprehensive project delivery
- Contractor management
- Consultant engagement coordination
- Progress control in construction
- Cost management and contract administration
- Materials approval process
- Quality assurance expertise (ISO 9001)
- HSE compliance management
- Standards and codes compliance expertise
- Asset management frameworks expertise
- Development and execution of PBCs
- Portfolio management
- Strategic leadership
- Team leadership
- Lifecycle planning expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Staff skill enhancement
- Operational performance reporting
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team collaboration leadership
- Ongoing integration practices
- Strategic project planning
- Technical consultation
- Expertise in technical consulting
- Project execution management
- Client engagement strategies
- Experience with virtualization platforms
- Long-term planning
- Testing and validation processes
- Public speaking expertise
- Organizational change management
- Client proposal development
- Data-driven performance assessment
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic issue analysis
- Organizational time strategies
- Effective communicator
- Collaborative team management
- Clear and concise communication
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Team development
- Documentation expertise
- Strategic networking skills
- Process optimization expertise
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Customer engagement strategies
- Performance assessment
- Proficient in shift management
- Proficient in conflict management
- Workforce optimization
- Implementing performance review processes
- Performance metrics
- Contract administration
- Safety compliance
- Compliance management
- Strategic resource management
- Responsive to evolving challenges
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Critical thinking ability
Accomplishments
- Supervised and delivered road and highway construction, execution, and maintenance programs exceeding SAR 8 billion.
- Managed Ministry of Transport supervision contracts valued at approximately SAR 2.6 billion.
- Achieved SAR 1.0 billion in verified cost savings through asset management and maintenance optimization.
- Reduced unplanned project delays by approximately 25% through structured risk management frameworks.
- Improved delivery KPIs by up to 70% across PBC and maintenance contracts.
- Served as a core member of the Technical Experts team in establishing Asset Management Systems and the Maintenance Master Action Plan (MMAP) aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services strategy, including the implementation of performance-based contracts (PBCs). This initiative delivered a verified financial impact of SAR 1.0 billion, achieving cost savings exceeding 22% (excluding inflation and raw material price escalation), and was recognized with the Highly Commended Public Procurement Project of the Year 2022 award by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), UK.
- Delivered more than 40 targeted workshops and training sessions to public-sector stakeholders, providing advanced knowledge transfer on Asset Management and performance-based contract (PBC) specifications. These programs improved contract compliance, reduced performance deductions, and established a standardized understanding of Level of Service (LoS) requirements across multiple regions.
Affiliations
- Institute of Asset Management (IAM), UK
- Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), UK
- International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA)
- Saudi Council of Engineers – Consultant Classification No. 48008
Certification
- ISO 55001:2024 Asset Management System.
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor – Certified (IRCA & CQI)
- Road Safety Audit and Inspection Certifications – EU Twinning Program
- Advanced Road Management & Safety – JICA / KOICA
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
English – C1 Advanced
Timeline
TECHNICAL MANAGER – ASSET MANAGEMENT EXPERT
Euro Group Consulting Services
05.2024 - Current
PROJECTS MANAGER – ARAMCO PROJECTS
Al Ajami Contracting
02.2024 - 05.2024
TECHNICAL MANAGER & PBC DEPARTMENT HEAD
Al Mardoof Contracting
02.2023 - 02.2024
HIGHWAYS TECHNICAL ENGINEER
AECOM Arabia
12.2021 - 02.2023
BRANCH MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER – EASTERN PROVINCE
NAMAA Engineering Consultants
01.2018 - 01.2021
PROJECT MANAGER – ROADS & HIGHWAYS
NAMAA Engineering Consultants
01.2016 - 01.2018
ACTING RESIDENT ENGINEER / PROJECT ENGINEER
Saudi Consulting Services Office (Saud Consult)
01.2013 - 01.2016
PROJECT MANAGER
Ottawa Trading & Contracting Co.
01.2012 - 01.2013
CIVIL ENGINEER – ROADS & HIGHWAYS
General Authority for Roads, Bridges & Land Transport (Egypt MOT)
01.2007 - 01.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Roads & Airport Design and Traffic Management
Cairo University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Zagazig University
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Road Network Management – Infrastructure Development Institute, Tokyo, Japan (2010) Fully funded scholarship awarded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) – Certified International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) & Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
- Written examination successfully passed in 2021
- Certification valid for five years from the examination date.
- Asset Management System (ISO 55001:2024) – Certified International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) & Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
- Certification date: 30 October 2024.
- Road Safety Audit & Inspection – Practical Training and Site Experience Program (2008–2010)
- Conducted in Egypt and Germany
- Funded under the EU–Egypt Twinning Program, represented by Germany and Austria, focusing on road safety management and audits.
- Road Management & Advanced Transportation Systems – Korean Expressway Corporation (2009) Fully funded scholarship awarded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), South Korea.
- AECOM Global Professional Development Programs
- Asset Management
- Strategic Asset Management
- Asset Management: Saudi Arabia Case Study
- Principles of Major Project Management
- Code of Conduct (2022)
- Cybersecurity: Threat Awareness and Prevention
- Data Privacy & Protection
- Unconscious Bias & Inclusion
- Safety for Life (2021 & 2022)
- AECOM Global Data Protection & Privacy Systems
- Global Quality Management Systems