BASSAM SANDUGA, Senior Project Manager
Victoria, V9A 0J4, Canada, (1-587-***-****, *********@*****.*** SUMMARY Highly experienced Senior Project Manager with over 12 years in multi- discipline project execution at Syncrude Canada Ltd. Adept at streamlining procurement processes, managing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards. Successfully led engineering teams and delivered strategic recommendations, showcasing a proven track record of meeting project milestones. Exceptional ability to enhance project performance and drive results, adding significant value whether in engineering or project management environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dec 2011 – May 2024 Senior Project Manager, Syncrude Canada Ltd. Victoria Devised and executed multi-discipline projects at Syncrude, ensuring that targets were achieved in accordance with specifications, budget constraints, project schedules, and quality standards. Orchestrated comprehensive project management activities for capital projects, encompassing business case evaluations, development, execution, and successful project closeout.
Streamlined procurement processes while actively contributing to the negotiation of engineering services contracts.
Feb 2008 – Dec 2011 Project Manager (Engineering Group), Base Info Services – Canadian Forces
Victoria
Managed all engineering designs and deliverables across disciplines, ensuring compliance with quality standards and Service Level Agreements
(SLAs).
Conducted in-depth business analyses of new designs and projects, providing strategic recommendations for optimization. Formulated comprehensive project budgets and forecasts, diligently monitoring milestone achievements.
Oct 2006 – Feb 2008 Maritime Systems Engineering
Officer, Department of National
Defense
Canadian forces base Esquimalt, Canada
Supervised engineering department operations, ensuring all design activities, reviews, and implementations adhered to established standards. Coordinated daily departmental personnel and financial resources while effectively managing human resources activities.
EDUCATION
Sep 1996 – Jun 2000 University of Alberta
bachelor of engineering, Materials/Chemical Engineering Edmonton, Canada
Sep 2005 – Jun 2006 Canadian Forces Fleet School
Post Grad Study, Engineering Applications Course
Halifax, Canada
Sep 2005 – Jun 2007 Dalhousie University
Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering
Halifax, Canada
Sep 1985 – Jun 1992 University of Thessaloniki
M.E.Eng, Electrical Engineering
Greece, Greece
SKILLS Project Planning Budgeting
Client Relationship Management Best Practice and Delivery Design, Engineering, and
Construction Management
Contract Negotiations
Continuous Improvement Process Streamlining
Change Management Quality and Safety Standards
Process and Procedure Adherence Risk Assessments and Mitigation Technical Support and Mentoring Procurement and Materials Management
Performance Monitoring Estimating Management
Corporate and Regulatory
Compliance
Communication
Strategic Analysis and Planning MS Office
MS Project Visio
SAP Financial Software MS FrontPage
Leadership People Development
Analytical Skills Communication
Client Relations Negotiation
Team Development Problem-Solving
Resource Management Attention to Detail
International Experience Engineering Knowledge
PMP Certification Cost Management
Risk Management
LANGUAGES English Arabic
Greek