Maen AlJammal, PMC/PMO Cost Manager-Function Head

Maen AlJammal

PMC/PMO Cost Manager-Function Head

BECHTEL

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Experience
18 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 1 Months

PMC/PMO Cost Manager-Function Head at BECHTEL
  • Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
  • My current job since February 2023

Oversee the development and implementation of cost control strategies across all key areas in line with NEOM objectives and requirements. Ensure accurate financial reporting in close collaboration with senior management. Manage and maintain all cost estimation, analysis, and control functions.

Cost Control Director at Infraroad Trading & Contracting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2021 to February 2023

Oversee development and implementation of cost control strategies across all key areas in line with client objectives and requirements. Ensure accurate financial reporting in close collaboration with senior management. Manage and maintain all cost estimation, analysis, and control functions. Deliver strategic support in the project, organizational, and administrative activities. Create and deploy required performance standards within the department. Administer various procedures, including financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Steer complete cost control functions in key projects with significant non-routine requirements. Improve individual / team productivity through robust oversight and assessment of performance. Provide strategic directions to the professional team for the strong leadership of projects / programmes. Perform multiple tasks, comprising variance analysis and trend identification, whilst providing the best recommendations for continuous improvements. Track and monitor financial performance by analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Enhanced accuracy, completeness, transparency, and consistency of reports / dashboards by driving internal audits.
• Uncovered and mitigated potential risks by implementing robust plans in each project associated with project risk management.
• Produced and managed planning and cost deliverables in accordance with project timetable from engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning data.

Head of Cost Control Function at AL Darwish Engineering
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2018 to December 2020

Managed and maintained end-to-end engineering cost control functions related to the company's projects, services, engineering, and overheads in compliance with organizational standards. Developed and implemented policies and guidelines to establish appropriate cost-control practices for the company. Drove cost engineering and control personnel assessments throughout the organization by advising on development areas. Administered preparation of CCS-CANDY budget summary on cost codes to ensure correct information is passed to the site. Delivered strategic advice on design issues related to technical guidelines. Assessed contract documents and tenders to secure construction projects. Supported project management team in controlling individual projects by leveraging the company's methodologies, processes, and templates. Steered and controlled entire facts of scheduling and project budget. Tracked and monitored project progress / performance whilst identifying / resolving potential issues.

• Served as Team Leader in implementing Oracle ERP system, optimizing project controls and work efficiency.
• Ensured robust engineering cost control by creating and executing clear cost control strategies, practices, and toolsets.
• Created and deployed a new coding system for the entire organization in accordance with international standards.
• Assured successful execution of a new cost function process map by building and leading a team of 20 cost engineers and specialists.

Cost Control Manager at Urbacon Trading & Contracting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2014 to May 2018

Prepared and presented monthly cost reports whilst conducting a monthly review meeting with corporate and site management. Tracked current and forecast expenditures against the approved budget, enabling projects and corporate leadership to control final project costs in line with the approved budget. Managed and maintained purchase orders against budget provisions before issuing them to suppliers. Ensured on-time creation of invoices by reviewing the account.
• Decreased organizations' costs by 25% by implementing a new cost control procedure concept.
• Increased profit margins by 10% by providing exceptional support in the execution of projects.

Senior Cost Control & Estimation Engineer at Al Toukhi Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2012 to September 2014

Led end-to-end cost control and estimation functions. Coordinated multiple procedures, including tenders, front-end designs, and schedule containment estimates for the smooth execution of projects. Provided strategic recommendations / solutions / recovery plans to schedule impact / delays. Assessed variances in cost as well as monitored performance against plans. Ensured creation of the overall project plan in close collaboration with the project management team. Oversaw all aspects related to estimation of monthly values of invoices and cash flow diagrams. Tracked and monitored costs by comparing actual against budgeted amounts. Updated the projects' overall progress report to the top and project management.
• Devised and deployed a cost control system in line with approved procedures, international standards, and best practices.
• Planned and upgraded financial analysis database for unit costs of BOQ items during different phases of projects.

Senior Steel Structure Engineer at Consolidated Contracting Company
  • Kazakhstan - Atyrau
  • May 2010 to November 2012
Project Engineer at Fawaz Al-Hokair Real Estate Ltd. CO
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2008 to May 2010
Site Engineer at Walid Jaradat Construction Company
  • Jordan - Irbid
  • December 2005 to January 2008

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
  • at Jordan University of Science & Technology
  • December 2007

Key Projects • Construction of HIA-Taxi way – Infrastructure Construction Project, QATAR, 3B QAR • Construction of D-Ring Expressway – Design & Build Project, QATAR, 800

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Specialties & Skills

Infrastructure
Project Controls
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Cost Management
COST CONTROL
STRATEGIC
BUDGETING
LEADERSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CASH FLOW
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
DRIVING
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineering
  • Civil Engineer
  • December 2012
Jordanian Engineers Associations
  • Civil Engineer
  • January 2008

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2020

Hobbies

  • Road Biking
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Water Sports
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Soccer