Work experience
Total years of experience: 15 years, 10 months
Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager
October 2024 - Present
Al Kuhaimi Advanced Electronic Systems (KAES),
Khobar, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid
October 2024 - Present
performance reporting.
• Managed project portfolio exceeding $ 110 million, ensuring alignment with contractual baselines and client
requirements.
• Direct cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting (EAC/ETC), and cash flow management to support
executive decisions.
• Currently leading project controls teams and managing multi-million SAR EPC project portfolios.
• Drive schedule recovery strategies through critical path analysis, delay mitigation, and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate with project directors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and performance improvement.
- Company industry:
- General Engineering Consultancy
- Job role:
- Management
Lead Project Controls & Planning Engineer | Acting Project Controls Lead
January 2012 - September 2024
Saudi Business Machines (SBM),
Khobar, Saudi Arabia •Remote
January 2012 - September 2024
• Led project controls for large-scale SAIS-compliant port infrastructure projects across multiple locations in KSA.
• Improved project delivery efficiency by 23% through optimized planning and execution strategies.
• Achieved 15% cost reduction via resource optimization and enhanced cost control mechanisms.
• Led coordination across cross-functional teams (25+ members) ensuring seamless project execution.
• Lead and managed a team of 4 planners and cost engineers during my tenure. (SEC) Program
• Directed planning and cost control activities ensuring adherence to schedule and budget targets.
• Prepared and defended EOT claims, supporting contractual negotiations and entitlement validation.
• Contributed to value engineering initiatives achieving ~5% reduction in cost and schedule duration.
• Delivered accurate progress reports, forecasts, and cash flow analysis to senior stakeholders. Program
• Implemented project controls systems that improved delivery timelines by 12%.
• Led cost reporting, forecasting, and change management, maintaining the change register and minimizing commercial
risk.
- Company industry:
- IT Services
- Job role:
- Management
RF Planning Engineer
September 2010 - December 2011
INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL TELECOM LIMITED.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
September 2010 - December 2011
• Executed in-depth analysis and forecasting to refine network expansion strategies, effectively addressing increasing customer demands.
• Monitored key performance indicators diligently, pinpointing areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes that boosted network efficiency.
• Cultivated strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in project execution and planning initiatives.
• Championed best practices in project controls and planning, preparing for a seamless transition into a Senior Project Controls and Planning Manager role.
- Company industry:
- Telecommunications
- Job role:
- Engineering
Education
Alagappa University (Distance Education)
June 2013
June 2013
Master's degree, MBA in Project Management
India
GPA (percentage): 89%
GPA (percentage): 89%
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
January 2010
January 2010
Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering
India
GPA (percentage): 59%
GPA (percentage): 59%
EUS
June 2003
June 2003
High school or equivalent, High School
India
Skills
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Languages
Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert
Hindi
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Memberships
Saudi Council of Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
April 2016
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