Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

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Experienced and results driven professional with more than 30 years of comprehensive expertise in Design Reviews, Construction Contracting Services Procurement, Project Management, and Real Estate Business Development. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills with ability to adapt to evolving industry trends. Instrumental in streamlining process improvements and reporting methods and implementing analytical solutions that enhanced administrative duties. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business plans

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Mohammad Abdul Rahman Ahmad Kattan.

Nationality: Saudi.

Date of Birth: 05th October 1967 G – 1st Rajab 1387 H.

Marital Status: Head of Family - Three Sons.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Dec. 2019 – Present, Hased Holding - Anbar Addar for Contracting Jeddah Vice President for Projects

June 2013 – Nov. 2018, Al Balad Al Ameen for Development & Urban Regeneration Makkah Projects Director

Jan. 2010 – May 2013, King A. Aziz University, Vice Presidency for Projects Jeddah Projects Director

Sep. 2004 – Dec. 2009, King A. Aziz University, Vice Presidency for Projects Jeddah Project Director Assistant for Tabuk Community College Master Plan Sep. 2004 – Aug. 2006, King A. Aziz University, Faculty of Environmental Design Jeddah Part Time Lecturer

Sep. 98 – Aug. 2004, King A. Aziz University, Projects Directorate Jeddah Senior Construction Engineer

Sep. 95 – Aug. 98, King A. Aziz University, Projects Directorate Jeddah Deputy Senior Construction Engineer

Mar. 93 – Aug. 95, King A. Aziz University, Projects Directorate Jeddah Design Architect

EDUCATION

2004 – 2010 King Abdul Aziz University Jeddah

Ph. D. Degree

Ph. D. in Construction Engineering & Management

Thesis Title: Decision Support System for Comprehensive Appraisal of Coastal Resort Projects in Jeddah.

1998 – 2001 King Abdul Aziz University Jeddah

Master’s degree

Master’s in urban & Regional Planning.

Project Title: Application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Emergency Planning. 1984 – 1990 King Abdul Aziz University Jeddah

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor of Architecture

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dec. 2019 – Present, Hased Holding - Anbar Addar for Contracting Jeddah Director of Projects

Developing a Project Management Office (PMO) for the Organization to be able to operate the Company projects in an efficient and effective way.

The proposed PMO Organization Structure shall enable the Organization to operate an estimated Projects Portfolio of 100 million SAR.

Projects are of different classes including Hospitality, Residential, Health Care, Industrial and Infrastructure.

Recommending the recruitment of key staff members in project department including Executive director for projects, Project Schedulers and Site Engineers.

Reviewing all periodical progress reports, projects dashboards, and other reports consolidated by the Executive manager for projects and provide comments and/or corrective actions required and then reported periodically to the President.

Accomplishment of this activity resulted in the construction and completion of the following projects:

o Radio Active Element Factory with a Land Area of 790 m2, and BUA of 1441 m2. o Furnished Apartment Building with a Land Area of 2500 m2, and BUA of 7500 m2. o Three Residential Villas with a Total Land Area of 1800 m2, and BUA of 2650 m2. o Renovation of Various projects including Villas and Residential Towers located in the cities of Makkah & Jeddah.

June 2013 – Nov. 2018, Al Balad Al Ameen for Development & Urban Regeneration Makkah Director of Projects

Contributed with the executive management in the development of the organization strategic directions (goals, objectives and strategy), and business plans and ensured compliance of department employees and projects activities are aligned with the stated organization priorities.

Developed in coordination with finance the annual comprehensive budget of projects department and secured subsequent approvals, ensured expenditure tracking and adherence to budget.

Developed the projects department guidelines, policies, procedures and Key Performance Indices

(KPIs) and ensured its implementation across all departments while ensuring compliance with strategic directions.

Supervised the procurement process with assistance of projects department staff members through developing guidelines, facilitating tendering process and revising contractual documentations.

Directed all activities related to the tendering process for Developer/Contractor/Consultant selection which includes (but not limited to):

Development of a state of art Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.

Classification of bidders.

Analyses, review and screening of received quotations/proposals.

Selection of the best quotation/proposal

Participated in the formation of several affiliate companies through performance of the following:

Revision of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Revision of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Revision of Joint Venture Agreement (JVA).

Accomplishment of this activity resulted in the formation of several development companies whose payments of pre-incorporation expenses generated a revenue to the organization that exceeded 110 million SAR.

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

Supervised several technical studies with the assistance of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and projects department staff on various development projects from design until start of operation, including its acceptance within required quality at satisfaction of all stakeholders and with best optimized financial cost at completion. Studies include:

Socio Economic Survey Studies for the residents living within the development area.

Physical & Built up Form Survey Studies for all lands and parcels.

Preliminary Master Plan Studies that should be accomplished through performance of Site Analysis & Site Survey Studies and Urban Planning Concepts proposed according to specific planning criteria.

Preliminary Studies of infrastructure facilities that include design of the basic facilities including Water - Fire - Drainage - Electricity - Telephone - Discharge & Sewer Systems.

Studies related to the application of Geographic Information Systems (GISs).

Market Studies which focused mainly on the dynamics of real estate market in the city of Makkah and the study of supply and demand for several sectors including hospitality, residential (permeant

& temporary), and retail commercial sectors.

Contribution in the Financial and Economic Feasibility Studies which include detailed studies of the project costs and expected revenues of the proposed development.

Revision of the proposed development plan for the entire development area.

Accomplishment of this activity resulted in the Permits Approval of a number of Master Plans and Infrastructure studies from all stakeholders for the following development Projects: o Shrashif with a Land Area of 1.684 million m2, and BUA of 5.98 million m2. o Nakassah with a Land Area of 680.000 m2, and BUA of 2.4 million m2. o Affordable Housing with a Land Area of 760.000 m2, and BUA of 760.000 m2. o Sumo Suburb with a Land Area of 1.5 million m2, and BUA of 1.5 million m2.

Monitor project progress of the organization and its affiliates with continuous pro-active approach to anticipate risks and implement mitigation measures, while ensured adherence to the following:

o Project Management Planning.

o Cost Control Management.

o Time Management.

o Quality Management.

o Risk Management.

Accomplishment of this activity resulted in the following: o Accomplishment and currently operation of 2300 Residential units of affordable housing as per the agreed 5-years’ timetable.

o Accomplishment of 80% of Sumo Suburb (mixed use project) despite of the external challenges encountered the project progress.

o Operating a seasonal Slaughterhouse with a capacity of 120.000 Head/Season. Jan. 2010 – May 2013, King Abdul Aziz University, Vice Presidency for Projects Jeddah Project Director - Girl’s Faculties

Managed with the assistance of Strategy Development Department to develop department guidelines and set of responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities to all department employees.

Monitored the adherence of department employees to guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Conducted annual performance appraisal to review employees work performance.

Coordinated with all stakeholders during the project initiation stage for preparation of preliminary scope of work, cost estimates, schedule and getting the approval from the Client’s management. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

Implementation planning and forecasting of annual construction work plans, budgets expenditures and schedules

Supervised and coordinated the preparation of RFP. Coordinated definition of the detailed scope of work, determined major milestones and recommended appropriate pricing policy for projects. Coordinated RFP preparation with the contracts and finance Departments and Divisions associated with the client, reviewed inputs and making necessary amendments.

Performed technical evaluation of potential companies for Consultancy, Architectural / Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts and recommended short-lists of qualified companies. Obtained client approval for completed RFPs and bidder shortlists.

Joined the pre-bid meeting and introduced the project’s scope of work to the bidders.

Coordinated with concerned department in obtaining clarifications on bidders’ queries and issuance of addendums.

Ensured the construction supervision is on the scheduled date in coordination with the Client’s procedure & concerned departments.

Participated with the help of the projects d in the evaluation of bids received, and in recommending the selection of Contractor.

Coordinated with concerned departments and dedicated personnel in providing technical information regarding progress, schedule and cost performance. Reports on major problem situations which could result in cost overruns or delays in schedules.

Advised concerned departments of any changes (design or construction) requested by the Client and conducted coordination in the implementation of those changes.

Reviewed the Project and Program Reports, including the monthly progress report.

Accomplishment of this role resulted in the following: o Accomplishment of 07 (seven) projects of girl’s faculties and the College of Marine Sciences on time with total budget of 225 million SAR at no extra cost. Sep. 2004 – Dec. 2009, King Abdul Aziz University, Vice Presidency for Projects Jeddah Assistant Project Director - Tabuk Main Campus

Directed all activities related to revision of Urban Planning Studies, Master Architectural Plans, and Detailed Designs and provided technical approvals, ensured that these were all in line with national/international standards.

Directed engineering planning, advised and supported activities for infrastructure projects, in line with standards and regulations, and ensured that all infrastructure development projects are complying with environmental regulations.

Overseen quality control of architectural plans, quantity surveys and engineering plans produced by project team and/or third-party consultants, ensuring that they were all complying with the national/international standards.

Directed all activities related to the construction process (i.e. selection of the construction firm, and supervision consultant, approvals of payment, change orders, etc.).

Reviewed and overseen all periodical progress reports, project dashboards, and other reports consolidated by all Projects Managers and provided comments and/or corrective actions whenever required.

Ensured that all Projects Managers is working to effectively and efficiently manage all projects by ensuring that projects are meeting the right time, budget and quality.

Resolved project issues with concerned Departments in order to minimize disruption to project schedules.

Participated (whenever required) in the periodical internal status meeting (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) to discuss the projects status and agreed on major and key milestones and ensured proper management of the project design/construction in order to deliver the project successfully.

Reported periodically to the Project Director on the status of the projects.

Accomplishment of this role resulted in the following: Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

o Approval of Tabuk Community College Master Plan with a land area of 500,000 m2 and BUA of 1,000,000 m2.

o Accomplishment of 04 (four) projects for Tabuk Community College on time with total budget of 75 million SAR at no extra cost.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Language – Bilingual. Organizational Communication.

Decision Making and Problem Solving. Construction Management Knowledge.

Contract Management. Negotiation Skills.

Planning & Tendering. Coordination & Multi-Tasking.

Project Development. Training Presentation Preparation.

Project Management Skills. Presentation & Reporting.

Verbal & Written Skills. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). TRAINING & CONFERENCES

Urban Economy and Municipal Finance Workshops organized by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA) in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Program

(UN-Habitat) as one of the activities of the Saudi Future Cities Program, Riyadh, October 2017.

Work Shop on the preparation of the Action Plan of Program of Serving the Pilgrims – One of the Programs of the Saudi Vision 2030, Organized by the Ministry of Economy & Planning, Jeddah, July 2017.

4th Annual Urban Renewal Conference, Organized by True events Center, Singapore, August 2015.

GIS Inventions Conference, Organized by Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, February 2014.

Work Shop on the role of the Private sector in the development of Informal Settlements, Organized by Price Khalid Scientific Chair, Makkah, February 2014.

Work Shop on the role of the Government Sector in the development of Informal Settlements, Organized by Price Khalid Scientific Chair, Makkah, December 2013.

Forum for the Management of Stumbling Engineering Projects, Organized by the Saudi Society of Civil Engineers (SSCE), Jeddah, May 2012.

LEED 101: Green Building Basics & LEED Course, Organized by the Saudi Environmental Society (SENS), Jeddah, March 2012.

The First National Built Heritage Forum, Organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), Jeddah, November 2011.

Environmental & Human Health Risk Assessment Course, held under the initiative Of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME), Jeddah, May 2011.

Environmental and Sustainable Development Forum, Organized by the Saudi Environmental Society (SENS), Jeddah, May 2011.

Value Engineering Training Workshop Module – 1 (40 Hours), approved by SAVE International, The Value Society, Jeddah, May 2011.

Project Management Professional (PMP) (35) hours, Training Course, Organized by the Saudi Society of Civil Engineers (SSCE), Jeddah, April 2011.

Contracts Writing and the Concerned Parties, Organized by Al Qadem training Center, Jeddah, November 2010.

Project Management Professional (PMP) (35) hours, Training Course, Organized by Dar Al Ruaa for training, Jeddah, July 2010.

Executive Management of Engineering Projects, Training Course, Organized by the Saudi Society of Civil Engineers (SSCE), Jeddah, March 2010.

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Kattan

How to Write a Research Proposal Successfully, Training Course, Organized by King Abdul Aziz University (KAU), November 2007.

A Workshop on the Ways to Activate and Close Views of Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz on Higher Education, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, February 2005.

Preparing arbitrators for construction contracts disputes, King Abdul Aziz University, July 2004.

Value Engineering Training Workshop Module – 1 (40 Hours), Approved by SAVE International, the Value Society, Jeddah, June 2004.

Primavera Project Planner for Enterprise (p3e), King A. Aziz University, May 2002.

Developing Staff Skills in Report Writing, King A. Aziz University, January 2002.

Preparation of the Second Level of Administrative Leaders, King Abdul Aziz University, February 2001.

Computer Skills Course, King Abdul Aziz University, 1998.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference, New Orleans, USA, 1994.

AutoCAD Training Course, Alamoudi consulting office, Jeddah, 1991. PUBLISHED PAPERS

Kattan, M., and Taha, M., (2011) Decision Support System for Comprehensive Appraisal of Coastal Resort Projects in Jeddah, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 39 No. 3, pp. 549-564.

Kattan, M., Taha, M., and Mohorjy, A., (2011) Developing a Base Index for Environmental Assessment of Coastal Resort Projects Along Red Sea Coast of the City of Jeddah, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 39 pp. No. 4, pp. 781-794. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Saudi Council of Engineers.

Saudi Society of Civil Engineering.

The Saudi Umran Society.

AWARDS

Ph. D. Degree Excellence award, king Abdul Aziz University, 2010.

Master’s degree Excellence award, king Abdul Aziz University, 2001.

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