Nedal I. Budair *

NEDAL I. BUDAIR __

ad453w@r.postjobfree.com 966-**-***-**** 6908 Ibn Rawahah # 26, Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, 34719, KSA PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS

Project management professional with more than twenty-nine years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction, infrastructure and commissioning management leading small to megaprojects teams and with hands-on multifaceted experience in reviewing technical requirements and drawings; preparing engineering man-hours, budget, schedule, list of deliverables; preparing project status report; managing the procurement of equipment; writing cost justifications and managing capital projects, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing out the projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLOUD ARROW TRADING KSA

Senior Project Manager Oct. 2023 – Present

• Developing and managing plans to identify resources and budget needs.

• Managing the bidding process and contractors selection.

• Chairing the weekly and monthly project meetings with stakeholders.

• Supervising the communications among contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Managing risks and disputes and provide feedback and advise to project team.

• Managing deadlines, project close out and final handover to client. KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – KAUST KSA Program Manager Oct. 2022 – Oct. 2023

• Managed the development of Design Packages for Coral Nurseries to be built at NEOM.

• Managed Tender Packages, Bidders Evaluations, and Selection of Contractors / Vendors.

• Managed the procurement process, vendor selection, and third-party contributions.

• Managed the communications and coordination among all stakeholders.

• Managed the allocation of common resources and skills within the projects.

• Managed the progress reporting of the program at regular basis to Management.

• Managed issues and risks and taking corrective measurements. SAIF CONTRACTING COMPANY KSA

Project Manager Jul. 2020 – Sep. 2022

• Established and maintained long-lasting relationships with prospective suppliers and clients in order to get access to new opportunities.

• Worked directly with companies’ owners and managers to creatively generate new leads, initiate prospect outreach, and produce sales.

• Managed the enhancement of services such as quality assurance, construction, demolition, infrastructure, earth work, professional design and cost efficiency. Nedal I. Budair 2

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY – SAUDI ARAMCO KSA

Senior Project Engineer Sep. 2010 to Jul. 2020

• Worked in three Projects: Karan Gas Project, Wasit Gas Project, and Jafurah Gas Project.

• Chaired Client/Contractor meetings to review work progress and status.

• Coordinated the process of Bid Technical Evaluations, Contracts Schedule Development and Construction Contractors Selection.

• Worked closely with all stakeholders to maintain and exceed the targets of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

• Processed and negotiated Change Orders and Contract Amendment.

• Ensured that project activities (Piping Installation, Hydrotesting, Pumps and Compressors Alignment, Equipment Box-up and Closure, etc.) are carried out to meet quality, safety and schedule requirements/expectations as outlined.

• Coordinated and managed the close out of exceptional items and signing the MCC

(Mechanical Completion Certificate).

AMEC AMERICA CANADA

Project Engineer Jun. 2010 to Sep. 2010

• Lead the reviewing process and issuing of the Project Design Basis Document.

• Worked closely with project manager, engineering manager, discipline leads and client to ensure engineering and design activities were conducted as per schedule and budget. TALLAHASSEE PETROLEUM, INC. CANADA

Project Engineer Nov. 2009 to Sep. 2010

• Generated acquisition projects and performed project cost estimation and control; Developed and scheduled progress and execution plan for each project.

• Coordinated among asset team members the status of each project; provided client support for the pipeline projects and other engineering services required. BANTREL COMPANY CANADA

Senior Project Engineer Dec. 2005 to Dec. 2008

• Worked as a member of the Project Engineering Team on megaproject: Suncor Millennium Coker Unit (MCU); Suncor Millennium Naphtha Unit (MNU); Shell Scotford Upgrader Expansion 1 and Suncor Voyageur (Coker/Utilities).

• Successfully ensured technical requirements in Engineering Instructions (EIs), Job Instructions (JIs), Client Instructions and Elements of the Contract were implemented and incorporated into the design of equipment and facilities.

• Worked closely with the project manager, project engineering manager, discipline leads, clients, procurement manager and vendors to ensure engineering activities and equipment procurement were conducted as per schedule and budget.

• Managed the review and the sign-off of Technical Deviations (TD’s); prepared and issued Building Permits; and responded to Requests for Information (RFI’s) from site.

• Managed the implementing of the new Ladder and Platform strategy, ensured the process went smoothly and provided regular status reports on drawing reviews and technical clarification with vendors and design offices.

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RIYADH CABLES GROUP OF COMPANIES KSA

General Manager of Maintenance Apr. 2002 to Jan. 2005

• Ensured the achievement of the yearly department goals in terms of optimizing equipment reliability, controlling yearly budget (5.3 M USD) and spare parts stock (1.5 M USD) and implementing corrective, preventive and routine maintenance plans.

• Prepared analytical and comparative studies concerning various equipment (Static and Rotary) performances; recommended and implemented corrective and preventive measures in cooperation with management and production department.

• Obtained ISO 9001:2000 Transition training, worked with maintenance managers on preparing department procedures, prepared ISO documentations and conducted audits.

• Worked with Quality Assurance department, Safety department and maintenance managers to ensure maintenance staff adhered to the standards of quality, safety rules and regulations.

DAP, INC. USA

Engineering Superintendent Dec. 1998 to Dec. 2001

• Managed engineering and maintenance activities such as: budgets for both capital projects and maintenance department; capital projects for process improvement and facility renovation; static and rotary equipment installation and commissioning; equipment and spare parts purchases related to the engineering and maintenance department; worked closely with quality control department in monitoring and improving products quality on a daily basis.

• Assumed the responsibility of providing employees with required safety equipment and necessary safety training in accordance OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administrations) and the compliance with all applicable safety rules of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that applied to the engineering and maintenance departments.

• Obtained ISO-9000 Internal Auditing training and became a member of the internal auditing team, performed internal auditing in the plant and the warehouse as part of the management team duties and worked very closely with external auditing agencies. ALNEEL ESTABLISHMENT JORDAN

Project Engineer Mar. 1998 to Sep. 1998

• Performed project cost estimation and control; plumbing system design for commercial and industrial buildings; engineering drawings preparation for plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems; performed work site supervising. ESCO ELEVATOR CORPORATION USA

Project Engineer Sep. 1996 to Jan. 1998

• Contributed positively to design, development, installation and testing of elevators; ensured customers’ requirements were in compliance with city codes; attended safety seminars related to the safe design and operation of elevators and ensured safety was implemented during the design stage and installation stage; preparing ISO-9000 and engineering documentation.

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HYDE PLASTICS EQUIPMENT, INC. USA

Project Engineer Jan. 1994 to July 1996

• Performed the designing, developing and commissioning of Down Stream Extrusion Equipment (Static & Rotary); planned, scheduled and managed assembly and rebuild processes; procured spare parts for maintenance and new parts needed to build new equipment.

FRAIS & HULSEY ENGINEERING USA

Design Engineer Oct. 1991 to Dec. 1993

• Designed plumbing systems, and drafted mechanical and electrical systems for commercial buildings as a member of the design group. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Certificate of Professional Accreditation, 2014

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), KSA

• Professional Engineering Designation, 2010

The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), CANADA

• B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 1991

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), USA

TRAININGS & COURSES

• Advanced Contracting Workshop, 2023

• New Manager Workshop, 2022

• Harvard Team Management Course, 2020

• Management of Change, 2020

• Leadership Challenge, 2019

• Management of Detailed Engineering, 2019

• Project Risk Management, 2019.

• Performance Management for Leaders, 2017

• PMP Exam Preparation Workshop, 2016

• Planning Risks & Decision Analysis, 2015

• Construction Management Course, 2013

• Project Management Fundamentals Training Program, 2012

• New Directions in Leadership Course, 2006

PERSONAL PROFILE

Experience: 30 years overall

Citizenship: United States of America

Languages: Arabic & English

Marital Status: Married

Movability: Willing to relocate and travel

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