Quality Management Leader with 18 Years Experience

Anass O El-Samkari

Location : Saudi Arabia Mobile : +966-**-***-**** Email : ********@*******.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-Oriented Quality & Compliance Leader with 20+ years of experience driving Quality Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) across major EPC, PMC, and mega infrastructure projects. Expert in developing and implementing corporate QMS, Project Quality Plans (PQP), audit programs, and governance frameworks aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 31000, EFQM, TQM, NEOM Schedule Q, and Aramco standards. Proven track record of delivering quality excellence, improving Project Quality Index (PQI) to 90%+, embedding risk-based methodologies (FMEA, RCA, CAPA), and leading organization-wide quality transformation initiatives. Skilled in multidisciplinary team leadership, stakeholder alignment, Lean Six Sigma, data-driven decision-making, audit management, and operational resilience in fast-paced environments KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Quality Management & Governance – Corporate QMS, PQP, ISO 9001/45001/14001, NEOM Schedule Q, Aramco SAEP/SAES

• Risk & Compliance Management – ISO 31000, FMEA, RCA, CAPA, regulatory & contractual compliance

• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence – Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, SPC, continuous improvement, KPIs monitoring

• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Team development, organizational alignment, training, culture of

“Do it Right the First Time”

• Project Delivery & Data-Driven Performance – Mega EPC/PMC projects, PQI improvement, audit management, dashboards, problem solving

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Quality Manager Neom Port Development Project Al-Fahd Company NEOM, Saudi Arabia Jun 2023 – Present

• Directed quality management framework implementation aligned with NEOM Schedule Q, achieving PQI 90%+ for 12 months

• Developed quality policies, processes, and controls, reducing non-compliance by 64%, minimizing rework costs

• Evaluated vendor and subcontractor QMS, optimizing supplier selection and saving $130,000 in outsourcing consultation costs

QA QC Manager NEOM THE LINE Project

WSP Global NEOM, Saudi Arabia Jun 2022 – May 2023

• Established robust QMS in partnership with NEOM, reducing defects by 35% for enabling and piling works

• Enhanced QC testing coverage for Hidden Marina Modules by 45%, ensuring higher accuracy and reliability

• Fostered a quality-driven culture, reducing human-error defects by 20% through training and workshops Head of Quality Assurance Modon Corporate Office

JASARA Program Management Company Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jul 2019 – Apr 2022

• Developed Modon QA framework and quality requirements for contractors, reducing defects by 90%

• Resolved quality system gaps in site supervision, achieving 50% reduction in non-conformities

• Led quality process improvement initiatives, upgrading Modon’s maturity from Level 2 to Level 3 Anass O El-Samkari, MSc, ILM-PQM, IRCA QMS/OHSMS/ EMS LA Quality Manager SEC Power Plant 13 Project (EPCM) Worley Limited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Oct 2017 – Jul 2019

• Designed and executed comprehensive quality program for $2B, 1800 MW EPCM power plant, reducing service defects 40%

• Developed site quality plan, QC procedures, and audit schedules 45% ahead of schedule, optimizing project readiness

• Conducted project assurance audits, achieving 95% completion rate over 22 months, mitigating operational risks

Quality Assurance Manager Riyadh Metro Project - Line 3 Webuild/ ANM Consortium Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jun 2014 – Sep 2017

• Implemented QA system with regulatory compliance and training, delivering 50% of ANM Consortium Civil Work Group quality scope

• Established Design Verification Procedures, mitigating risks and improving FEED decision accuracy by 80%

• Applied SPC and KPI monitoring, reducing product variability by 25% and enhancing operational efficiency IMS/ QA Manager Ministry of Housing - Corporate Office Parsons Corporation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Oct 2013 – May 2014

• Directed Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation, achieving ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 compliance

• Enhanced project QHSE team performance by 15%, meeting end-of-year KPIs and stakeholder expectations

• Developed quality procedures ahead of schedule by 80%, enabling early operational readiness Feb 2005 – Sep 2013

Senior QA/QC Engineer PIF Tower (Formerly CMA Tower) Saudi Binladin Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

QA/QC Engineer SATORP Utilities Package 5 (EPC)

SK Engineering & Construction Jubail, Saudi Arabia QA/QC Engineer Saudi Kayan Product Warehouse (EPC) Samsung E&A Jubail, Saudi Arabia

• Supported and executed QA/QC activities for major civil and structural works on high-rise construction projects (PIF Tower), including structural, civil, infrastructure, façade, and vertical-transportation interface works. Performed inspections, assisted in coordinating specialized testing and NDT, and ensured compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), ACI, ASTM, and relevant international standards. Also contributed to QA/QC functions on EPC utilities and industrial projects (SATORP & Saudi Kayan), supporting ISO 9001 and SATORP/SABIC quality requirements, reviewing civil ITPs and procedures, processing material approvals, and assisting in NCR and corrective-action management in line with project specifications and turnover requirements

Anass O El-Samkari, MSc, ILM-PQM, IRCA QMS/OHSMS/ EMS LA EDUCATION

MSc in Quality Management & Excellence

Sudan University of Science & Technology (2014–2016) Assessed as AQF Graduate Diploma (Level 8) – VETASSESS, Australia Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Sudan University of Science & Technology (1999–2004) Assessed as AQF Bachelor Degree (Level 7) – VETASSESS, Australia LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

• Certified Professional Quality Manager (PQM) – Institute of Leadership & Management ILM, UK

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – IRCA CQI, UK

• Approved QA/QC Manager – NEOM (Employee & Contractor)

• Approved Quality Assurance Manager – ARAMCO

• Positive Skills Assessment – QA Manager (VETASSESS, Australia)

• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor – IRCA CQI, UK

• ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor – IRCA CQI, UK

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Member - American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• Member - Australian Organization for Quality – Queensland Inc (AOQ-QLD®)

• Member - Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Member - Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

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