Dr.Ali Atwa
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Current LocaCon KSA Home Based Alberta Canada Open for RelocaCon int’l & DomesCc. Project Control Manager & Risk Manager
PhD in Construc7on Management PMP, RMP & CCP Cer7fied P.Eng Cer7fied Exper7se: PMC, EPC, EPCM, FEED, JV Infrastructure & UCliCes, Oil & Gas, Power, and Energy PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A highly efficient and seasoned Project Control Manager and Risk Management Consultant with over 34 years of extensive experience across the ResidenCal, Infrastructure & UCliCes, Oil & Gas, Power, and Energy sectors. Holding a PhD in ConstrucCon Management and an MSc in Structural Engineering, along with cerCficaCons in PMP, RMP, CCP, and P.Eng., I excel in managing large- scale, mulCcultural mega projects and joint ventures. I provide strategic guidance in project controls and risk management, recognized for my experCse in forensic schedule analysis, cost management, and risk management. My excepConal skills in quanCtaCve risk analysis are complemented by a deep understanding of best pracCces in quality and occupaConal health & safety (OH&S) management. I am dedicated to promoCng company values and achieving stakeholder goals through strong analyCcal problem-solving and effecCve leadership KEY SKILLS
• Project Controls & Risk Management
• Forensic Schedule Analysis (Time Impact, Window, As-Planned vs. As-Built)
• Contract AdministraCon & Claims Management
• Cost Management & Performance Analysis
• Change Management & Strategic Planning
• MulCcultural Mega Project ExperCse
• Stakeholder & Government RelaCons
• Quality & OH&S Management
• ExperCse in EPC, EPCM, PMC, FEED, and JV Projects WORK EXPERIENCE
Risk Manager
KhaCb & Alami PMC Engineering Company, Saudi Arabia Dec 2023 – Present
Project: Third Saudi Expansion of The Holy Haram Value: $48 Billion
• Spearheaded risk management for the $48 billion expansion project, ensuring compliance with project goals and regulatory standards.
• Developed comprehensive risk management plans, including qualitaCve and quanCtaCve assessments, enhancing decision-making and project outcomes.
• Led cross-funcConal teams in conducCng risk assessments and simulaCons, fostering a proacCve risk culture.
Project Controls Manager – Risk SME
Wood PLC, Canada
Oct 2022 – Dec 2023
Project: Pathway CO2 Pipeline (Phase 1 to Phase 3) Value: $15 Billion
• Managed project controls for the Pathway CO2 Pipeline, overseeing baseline schedules, cost controls, and risk management strategies.
• Prepared management reports, including cash flow and procurement, for top management.
• Developed comprehensive risk management plans, including qualitaCve and quanCtaCve assessments, enhancing decision-making and project outcomes.
• Led cross-funcConal teams in conducCng risk assessments and simulaCons, fostering a proacCve risk culture.
• Led a team of 8 professionals, including schedulers, cost controllers, and document controllers.
Project Controls Manager- Risk SME
TC Energy, Canada
May 2020 – Oct 2022
Project: Coastal Gaslink Pipeline, EPCM Value: $11 Billion
• Oversaw general contractor reports, progress tracking, and resource management for the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project.
• Prepared risk management plans, risk registers including qualitaCve and quanCtaCve risk analysis.
• Developed an integrated planning and progress reporCng system using Tilos and P6, generaCng weekly reports and forecasts.
• Led a team of 14, including schedulers, cost controllers, and data analysts. Project Controls Manager- Risk SME
Universal Pegasus InternaConal, Canada
Mar 2019 – May 2020
Project: Wood-fiber Pipeline, EPCM Value: $1 Billion
• Managed subcontractor relaConships, including procurement, progress tracking, and invoicing.
• Established a master project schedule and reporCng system for top management review.
• Implemented an enhanced risk management system linked to HAZOP, facilitaCng sessions and updaCng risk registers.
Senior Project Controls Manager- Global Risk Champion Worley, Global Assignment and RelocaCon, Canada
Aug 2010 – Mar 2019
Projects: MulCple projects across Indonesia, Canada, and Norway Value: $21 Billion
• Reported to project directors, VPs, and CEOs, managing risk analysis and P6 planning for nine major projects.
• Improved project control systems and provided training on planning, cost, and risk management.
• Led a department of 10 project control professionals.
• Mentored project controls team members.
• Trained lead engineers in the skills of planning, cost and risk management. Project Controls Manager- Global Risk Champion
Worley, Global Assignment and RelocaCon, GCC & Middle East Oct 2008 – Jun 2010
Projects: New Doha Port, Qatar Gas LNG, Dolphin Energy LNG Value: $15.4 Billion
• Served as the regional tool champion for risk management and P6, leading cost savings iniCaCves exceeding $25 million.
• Directed project control operaCons, managing complex project schedules and interfaces.
• Prepared risk management registers and conducted sveral risk management workshops including all project teams.
• Conducted quanCtaCve risk analysis for several major projects like Doha port, Qatar, Adnoc, Abu Dhabi and KOC, Kuwait
• Mentored team members and trained more than 25 project managers in project controls and risk management.
Project Controls Manager
Projacs InternaConal, Qatar
Aug 2007 – Oct 2008
Projects: Barwa Al-Barah, 30 Kindergarten Project Value: $677 Million
• Managed project control acCviCes for large infrastructure and educaConal projects.. Project Controls Manager
Proman Project Management Co., Kuwait
May 2005 – Aug 2007
Projects: OQYANA, KHABARY Resort, Al Dar Tower Value: $5.5 Billion
• Led project control departments, managing complex residenCal and mariCme projects in the GCC region.
• Prepared risk registers and conducted risk management sessions. Project Controls Director
Talaat Moustafa Group, Egypt
Apr 2004 – Apr 2005
Project: El Rehab City Value: $200 Million
• Directed the planning and cost control department, implemenCng strategic project control measures and leading a team of 12.
Senior Planner
Arab Swiss Engineering Co., Egypt
Apr 1996 – Mar 2004
Projects: TITAN Cement Group, Helwan Portland Cement Value: $155 Million
• Provided planning experCse and led a team of nine, focusing on construcCon and upgrade projects.
Civil and Planning Engineer
Vinci / SIAC - Egypt
Mar 1989 – Apr 1996
Project: Cairo Metro Tunneling (TBM), Cairo, Egypt Prepared project schedules using Primavera.
Provided weekly and monthly reports.
EDUCATION
• PhD in Construc7on Management
• M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering- Ain Shams University Professional Cer7ficates
• Microsob Data Analyst Associate- Power BI
• Cer7fied Cost Professional (CCP_ACI) 2020
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) 2016
• Risk Management Professional (RMP) 2010
• Project Management Professional (PMP) 2007
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Primavera P6, Tilos, Microsob Project
• Monte Carlo Simula7ons, Risk Management Sobware
• Proficient in ISO 31000 Risk Management Standards
• Advanced knowledge of Microsob Office Suite