Project Management

Nedal I. Budair *

NEDAL I. BUDAIR

*******@*****.*** 966-**-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedalbudair/ Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, KSA PROFILE

Project Management Professional with experience in 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

Senior Project Manager, Cloud Arrow Trading, KSA Oct. 2023 – Present

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

• Chairing the weekly and monthly project meetings with stakeholders.

• Supervising communications among contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Managing deadlines, project close out and final handover to client. Program Manager, KAUST, KSA 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 allocation of common resources and skills within the projects.

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

• Managed issues and risks and took corrective measurements. Project Manager, Saif Contracting Company, KSA Jul. 2020 – Sep. 2022

• Established relationships with suppliers and clients to get access to new opportunities.

• Worked with concerned stakeholders to generate new leads, initiate, and produce sales.

• Managed the enhancement of services such as quality assurance, construction, demolition, infrastructure, earthwork, professional design, and cost efficiency. Senior Project Engineer, Saudi Aramco, KSA Sep. 2010 – Jul. 2020

• 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 are carried out to meet quality, safety and schedule requirements/expectations as outlined.

• Managed closure of items and signing of the Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC). Project Engineer, Amec Foster Wheeler, Canada Jun. 2010 – 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. Nedal I. Budair 2

Project Engineer, Tallahassee Resources, Inc., Canada Nov. 2009 – 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. Senior Project Engineer, Bantrel Company, Canada Dec. 2005 – Dec. 2008

• Ensured technical requirements and Elements of the Contract were implemented and incorporated into the design of equipment and facilities.

• Worked closely with all stakeholders 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 implementation of the new Ladder and Platform strategy and provided status reports on drawing reviews and technical clarification with vendors and design offices. General Manager of Maintenance, Riyadh Cables Group, KSA Apr. 2002 – 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.

Engineering Superintendent, DAP, Inc., USA Dec. 1998 – Dec. 2001

• Managed capital projects for process improvement and facility renovation; equipment and spare parts purchases; preventive and routine maintenance.

• Worked closely with the quality control department in monitoring and improving products quality.

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

B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Arlington, TX, USA KEY SKILLS

Project Management, Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Procurement Management, Stakeholder Management, Budget and Cost Management, and Client Relation Management. CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering Designation – APEGA

• Certificate of Professional Accreditation – Saudi Council of Engineers

• PMP Training Certificate – PMCTQuest

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