Mamdouh Raad

About the Candidate

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
 Project Manager with 14 years of extensive experience in construction management in Saudi Arabia & Africa.
 Strategically oversee timelines, budgets, designs and teams to accomplish large-sized complex programs.
 Accomplished projects in industrial, Oil & Gas, residential, transportation, medical and educational sectors.
 Certified in Project and Risk Management PMP®, RMP®, PMO-CP® from PMI
 Certified in Portfolio, Program and Project Management Office, P3O® from Axelos.
 Trained in time management and communication skills.
 Acquired knowledge in Generative AI and Data Landscape Gen AI for project managers from PMI.
 Experienced in software: MS Office Suite, Auto-CAD, Primavera P6, Power BI, MS Project, and PROCORE.
 Equipped with distinctive skills in Business Process Development, Complex Problem Solving, team leadership,
Value Engineering, Design Development, and Earned Value Management.
 Highly bilingual in French and English with fluency in speaking, writing and reading in both languages.
 Extensively experienced in managing and working in teams to achieve strategic goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 – Projects Manager Isam Kabbani & Partners | Saudi Arabia | Nov 2019 – Nov 2023
 Managed Design & Build of Developmental Housing Program – 8 Locations – 1410 Villas – CAD 195M
 Set & implemented program management plans from initiation to closure of all program’s phases.
 Formed and led R&D team to elaborate innovative design for 5 prototype solutions.
 Applied best practices of Value Engineering in design, procurement and execution to maximize the profit.
 Managed budget, cash flow and progress of the program.
 Managed contract administration and negotiation of claims related to COVID-19 impact on program.
 Issued periodical reports related to progress, cost to complete, revised budget, risks, and reserve analysis.
 Set workflows, processes and communication protocols to maximize the efficiency among all stakeholders.
 – Projects Manager SEG | Cameroon | Dec 2016 – Dec 2018
 Managed construction of 3 mini-cities and 3 regional hospitals over 3 cities in PLANUT program – CAD 140M.
 Involved in all stages of design and value engineering workshops for budget control and constructability.
 Created and implemented detailed project management plans.
 Set supply chain management to recover the country’s low manufacturing capabilities.
 Tracked progress, manage risks and set recovery plans through continuous Earned Value Management.
 Issued periodical dashboards and maintained efficient vertical and horizontal communications.
 Dynamically shared lessons learned and areas of improvement among teams & with other projects managers.
 Held meetings and ceremonies with ministers, mayors and social heads.
 – Site Manager ARCON | Saudi Arabia | Dec 2014 – Nov 2016
 Managed Design & Build of MECRE project for Schlumberger – more than 20 facilities – CAD 170M.
 Assisted in design workshop from conceptual design until Issued For Construction drawings.
 Participated in Value Engineering initiatives toward more eco-friendly project.
 Created project execution and resources deployment plans.
 Tracked progress and performance, and adjusted project plan as needed to ensure project is on track.
 Managed all risks, updated risk register, and ensured high compliance to QHSE standards.
 Maintained robust control on changes to avoid scope creep and respond efficiently to clients’ needs.
 – Site Manager ARCON | Saudi Arabia | Sep 2013 – Nov 2014
 Managed the construction of PEB workshop & facilities for SIEMENS Energy Hub for gas turbines – CAD 42M.
 Planned, executed, monitored, controlled and periodically reported progress and risks.
 Set and executed innovative coordination plans to achieve complicated simultaneous activities.
 Coordinated all activities and communication among stakeholders.
 Let multidiscipline teams in work execution.
 Ensured compliance with QHSE standards.
 – Project Engineer ARCON | Saudi Arabia | May 2012 – Aug 2013
 Supervised and coordinated project construction activities for General Electric Headquarter – CAD 27M
 Managed project resources, materials, equipment and monitored project progress.
 Provided technical support and guidance for team members as needed.
 Issued all Civil and architectural shop drawings and as-built drawings according to standards and codes.
 Prepared periodic reports of project status to project manager.
 Maintained execution of works up to QHSE standards.
 – Civil Engineer CCE | Saudi Arabia | Aug 2010 – Apr 2012
 Supervised and coordinated civil construction works in Jubail Export Refinery – Infrastructure works.
 Managed construction of 4 water tight basins for oily and raw water along with all infrastructure activities.
 Monitored progress against plan and maintained execution as per QHSE standards of ARAMCO.
 Issued all civil shop drawings and As-Built drawings.
 Verified geotechnical report against physical site conditions during piles execution works.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering | Lebanese University, Lebanon Jul 2010
Volunteer
World Skills – Ottawa Canada | PMP Exam Preparation & Knowledge acquisition’s Mentor Ongoing
Lazer Khobar Swimming Team – Saudi Ar abia| Sponsor and Ceremonies’ Organizer Season 2022- 202