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Akram Dawood, Senior Projects Control Manager

Akram Dawood

Senior Projects Control Manager·BUHUR FOR INVESTMENT

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 1 months

Senior Projects Control Manager

January 2025 - Present

BUHUR FOR INVESTMENT

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

• Lead Owner-side project controls across Qassim-2 and Taiba-2, two 1.8 GW CCGT IPPs, coordinating EPC, Siemens Energy, and consortium interfaces to protect ICOD / PCOD commitments.
• Govern EPC Level 3 / Level 4 Primavera P6 schedules by challenging logic quality, critical path integrity, resource loading, procurement readiness, construction sequencing, and commissioning alignment.
• Provide executive decision support through delay impact assessments, PCOD / ICOD scenario analysis, recovery planning, milestone risk visibility, and structured reporting to senior management.
• Standardize project controls reporting using Power BI and Excel dashboards covering schedule performance, procurement risks, construction readiness, commissioning forecasts, and EPC recovery actions.
• Lead planning team development and improve discipline in schedule reviews, stakeholder reporting, risk identification, and recovery action tracking.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Planning Engineer

September 2022 - December 2022

JIGPC — Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company

Jizan, Saudi Arabia

September 2022 - December 2022

• Managed planning and progress control for power block commissioning across five power blocks in coordination with Saudi Aramco, Siemens, and cross-functional teams.
• Developed Primavera P6 baseline and detailed micro-activity schedules for commissioning readiness, turnover, punch closure, milestone control, and vendor / material critical path tracking; built Power BI dashboards and management reports.
Company industry:
Energy & Renewables
Job role:
Construction and Building

Planning Engineer

June 2019 - June 2022

El Sewedy Power System

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

June 2019 - June 2022

Led the Layyah CCPP EPC project for SEWA, overseeing all phases from engineering to commissioning. Enhanced project baseline by developing a detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) using Primavera P6, aligning with cross-functional teams. Accelerated project timeline by optimizing activity sequencing and duration estimates through effective team leadership. Prepared a comprehensive interim extension of time claim, utilizing the Impacted As-Planned method to quantify the owners impact on project delays. Mitigated procurement and commissioning delays through innovative solutions such as alternative shipping and online monitoring strategies. Developed robust progress measurement tools, including S-curve analysis, to track performance and identify corrective actions. Ensured timely completion of erection and hydro-testing phases through rigorous daily coordination with the construction team and subcontractors.
Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission

Project Engineer

February 2019 - May 2019

Alex Fort Worth

Alexandria, Egypt

February 2019 - May 2019

Developed comprehensive project baselines for effective scope definition. Managed procurement and manufacturing to ensure timely and quality deliverables
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Co-Processing Specialist

August 2018 - February 2019

Intercement

Alexandria, Egypt

August 2018 - February 2019

1. Supervising the loading and unloading Alternative fuel material with AF Suppliers and dealing with different trucks types.
2. Alternative fuel material and quality visual inspections.
3. Dealing with weight bridge team for managing the destinations of AF trucks.
4. Samples supervision inside the plant.
5. Daily report about AF systems.
6. Measure and record data associated with AF operating equipment.
7. Daily AF calculations (physical versus SLV) with co-processing department.
8. Preliminary inspection with all AF systems with maintenance department.
9. Solving problems with AF equipment, devices, with production and maintenance.
10. Monitor and adjust AF processes or equipment for quality and productivity
11. Assist in developing, building, or testing New AF products, processes, or procedures.
12. Plan and layout work to meet production and schedule requirements.
13. Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
14. Ensure all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees.
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Engineering

Planning Engineer

September 2017 - July 2018

Energya for Steel Solutions

Cairo, Egypt

September 2017 - July 2018

Optimized open-front management through proactive issue resolution.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Project Control Engineer

June 2016 - July 2017

Mariout for Engineering & Construction

Beni Suef, Egypt

June 2016 - July 2017

Contributed to the successful execution of El-Burullus and Beni-Suef Power Plants.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Technical Support Adviser

April 2016 - June 2016

Vodafone International Services

Alexandria, Egypt

April 2016 - June 2016

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Head of Chassis Team

December 2011 - September 2015

AUMotorsports

Alexandria, Egypt

December 2011 - September 2015

It is a motorsports team representing Alexandria University at an international competition called Formula Student. Participated in building three formula cars handled the following roles:
• (2011-2012) Design team member.
o Manufacturing Braking system and body.
• (2012-2013) Design team member.
o Designing and manufacturing Braking system.
• )2014-2015)
o Head of Chassis team.
o Public Relations team member.
o AUM Juniors - Project Manager.
 Workshops for youth about Automotive. In cooperation with Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
o Multi-media team member - Graphic Designer.
Working for AUMotrsports upgraded the following skills:
• Working with Solidworks, Inventor and Autocad.
• Automotive Engineering.
• Mechanical Designing.
• Welding methods.
• Team work.
• Team building.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Being a good speaker.
• Documenting and technical writing.
• Graphic Designing.
Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Engineering

Intern

July 2010 - August 2010

Elgouna - Orascom HD

Hurghada, Egypt

July 2010 - August 2010

Mechanical Engineering trainee
• Visited the following stations:
o Power station
o Water desalination station
o Water treatment
o Recycling station
• Collaborated in maintenance and assembly of a diesel engine.
Training at Elgouna improved my knowledge about:
• Diesel engines.
• Lubrication.
• Hydraulics.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Engineering

Mechanical Engineering intern at Used Equipments workshop

July 2009 - August 2009

Mantrac

Alexandria, Egypt

July 2009 - August 2009

Collaborated in the maintenance and assembly of:
• Excavators.
• Loaders.
• Diesel engines.
Training at Mantrac upgraded my knowledge about:
• CI Engines.
• Heavy Equipment.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Alexandria University

June 2024

June 2024

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 54%

GPA (percentage): 54%

Graduation Project: Designing and manufacturing formula car Faculty Advisor: Prof. Yehia Eldrainy. Role: Design and manufacture the chassis. Head of chassis team Worked for AUMotorsports since 2012 till 2015. It is a motorsports team representing Alexandria University at an international competition called Formula Student. Participated in building three formula cars handled the following roles: • (2011-2012) Design team member. o Manufacturing Braking system and body. • (2012-2013) Design team member. o Designing and manufacturing Braking system. • )2014-2015) o Head of Chassis team. o Public Relations team member. o AUM Juniors – Project Manager.  Workshops for youth about Automotive. In cooperation with Bibliotheca Alexandrina. o Multi-media team member – Graphic Designer. Working for AUMotrsports upgraded the following skills: • Working with Solidworks, Inventor and Autocad. • Automotive Engineering. • Mechanical Designing. • Welding methods. • Team work. • Team building. • Leadership and managerial skills. • Negotiation skills. • Being a good speaker. • Documenting and technical writing. • Graphic Designing.
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Alexandria University High School Victoria College

June 2015

June 2015

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Egypt

Skills

HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert
Revit
Intermediate
Revit
Intermediate
COMMISSIONING
Expert
COMMISSIONING
Expert
PRIMAVERA (SOFTWARE)
Expert
PRIMAVERA (SOFTWARE)
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
ACTIVITY SEQUENCING
Expert
ACTIVITY SEQUENCING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
POWER BI
Expert
POWER BI
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Beginner
DOCUMENTATION
Beginner
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Beginner
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Beginner
Team Building
Beginner
Team Building
Beginner
Photoshop
Intermediate
Photoshop
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Plumbing
Beginner
Plumbing
Beginner
Delay Analysis
Intermediate
Delay Analysis
Intermediate
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
linkedin.com/in/akramdawood/

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

German

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMI - Project Management Professional
Apr 2022 - Apr 2025
Show credentials
Certificate of Participation in Formula Student Germany
Aug 2012 - Dec 2035

Hobbies and interests

Graphic Designing
Bicycles Designing