WSP in the Middle East

• Directed the project lifecycle for the P3-SEVEN Aquarium and Entertainment Complex, ensuring alignment with client governance. 

• Managed both pre and post contract administration, significantly reducing costs through Value engineering, reduction of variation claims and ensuring the project does not exceed the allocated budget. 
 
• Led multidisciplinary coordination among design consultants and contractors, optimizing project delivery and execution readiness.

Senior Project Manager

Successfully led the completion of remaining works and commissioning of four mixed-use high-rise towers at KAFD, resolving legacy contractor issues and aligning all stakeholders toward project closeout.

•Directed execution of fast-paced, high-value construction packages, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks in a complex urban environment.

•Collaborated with clients, contractors, and consultants to align project objectives and deliverables, ensuring clarity, accountability, and timely decision-making.

•Identified and resolved project risks and bottlenecks proactively, maintaining progress and protecting critical path deliverables.

•Oversaw implementation of robust project controls, including budget tracking, earned value metrics, and change management processes.

•Led multi-disciplinary teams on-site and off-site, fostering high-performance culture and cross-functional coordination.

•Maintained executive-level reporting with clear, actionable updates on progress, risks, and strategic milestones.

•Acted as the key client interface, resolving technical issues, commercial variances, and delivery concerns with responsiveness and professionalism.

Project Manager

Supported the delivery of four high-rise mixed-use towers at KAFD, overseeing site supervision consultants and coordinating with multiple contractors to maintain delivery momentum, quality compliance, and client satisfaction.

•Achieved Taking Over Certificate (TOC) for façade works on a key tower ahead of baseline schedule, driving early completion through rigorous coordination and planning.

•Managed site supervision teams and contractor interfaces across retail, commercial, and residential assets, ensuring alignment to specifications and milestone targets.

•Facilitated weekly façade coordination meetings between client and contractors to resolve issues, track progress, and maintain design integrity.

•Monitored field execution through effective communication and escalation with supervision consultants, addressing delays and technical conflicts in real time.

•Delivered weekly progress reports, risk flags, and site recommendations to client representatives, ensuring visibility and timely action.

•Negotiated large-ticket provisional sum scopes, achieving tangible cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance.

•Played a key role in project governance by keeping the client informed of on-site milestones and flagging critical decisions required for progress continuity.

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Darwish Engineering Emirates

Supported the delivery of key infrastructure projects including water-main expansions, storm-water networks, and effluent pumping stations within Sharjah and surrounding emirates.

•Coordinated site execution activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory approvals.

•Prepared and presented project reports to senior project managers, highlighting progress, risks, and key site issues impacting client deliverables.

•Developed and secured approvals for temporary traffic diversion plans with Sharjah Roads and Transportation Authority (SRTA), ensuring minimal disruption to public access.

•Authored comprehensive method statements and risk assessments, outlining safe work practices and hazard mitigation strategies for field operations.

•Liaised daily with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams, maintaining open communication channels and resolving site-level conflicts efficiently.

•Provided hands-on supervision of critical activities to ensure quality assurance, resource optimization, and compliance with approved designs.

Assistant Project/Construction Manager

Al Sawan Building Contracting

Delivered a two-floor labour accommodation building and warehouse office complex, including boundary wall works, managing procurement, subcontractors, and client coordination on behalf of the contractor.

•Provided weekly progress updates and site reports to consultants and clients, maintaining transparent project tracking and issue escalation.

•Managed end-to-end material procurement based on approved shop drawings and specifications (e.g., concrete mix design, rebar, waterproofing, etc.).

•Reviewed subcontractor bids for compliance with tender documents and project scope, supporting commercial alignment and trade selection.

•Led inspections and site meetings with consultants and local authorities to obtain structural and MEP approvals for handover milestones.

•Supervised coordination between all sub-trades including civil, MEP, and finishing contractors, ensuring quality and timely execution.

•Conducted regular site coordination meetings with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain delivery momentum and manage interfaces.

•Successfully completed the project ahead of schedule and within budget, finalizing handover procedures directly with client and consultant representatives.

Project Engineer

Senior Project Manager with 12+ years of experience driving the successful delivery of high-value, fast-paced developments across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Currently leading a SEVEN (Saudi Ent.Vent.) Attractions Project at WSP, I specialize in full project lifecycle oversight—from strategic development and procurement planning through to execution, governance, and closeout.

I work at the intersection of commercial strategy and delivery execution, translating client vision into actionable, board-approved deliverables. With deep expertise in both pre- and post-contract phases, I lead multidisciplinary teams, enforce procurement governance procedures, and ensure alignment across contractors, consultants, and cost managers.

My track record includes resolving complex claims, securing regulatory compliance, accelerating early works through fast-track strategies, and enabling project turnaround through informed, data-driven decision-making.

- Aspiring Associate Director
- Based in Riyadh & seeking strategic growth opportunities
- Let’s connect and explore how I can add value to your team

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