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Alaa Osta, Head of Projects Dept.

Alaa Osta

Head of Projects Dept.·SETRA

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Management in Construction (MSc)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 9 months

Head of Projects Dept.

December 2024 - Present

SETRA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2024 - Present

- Oversee and manage teams across the Kingdom (Central, Western & Eastern Regions) for multiple projects including Data Centers, Power, Fire Systems, Automation and Low Current Systems.
- Coordinate with teams, consultants, and vendors to meet project objectives.
- Manage the full subcontractor lifecycle, including quotation analysis, contracts, selection, purchase orders, and end-to-end coordination through to final payments.
- Ensure smooth project execution and alignment with company goals.
- Report to C-Level management, highlighting key updates and potential issues/risks.
- Implement cost-control measure by optimizing resource allocation and minimizing avoidable expenses.
- Drive innovation and maintain high standards of execution and operational efficiency.
- Support and track project progress, identify risks, and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Project Manager

October 2023 - November 2024

ABENGOA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2023 - November 2024

• Oversee and manage teams across the Kingdom (Central, Western & Eastern Regions) for multiple
projects including Data Centers, Power, Fire Systems, Automation and Low Current Systems.
• Coordinate with teams, consultants, and vendors to meet project objectives.
• Manage the full subcontractor lifecycle, including quotation analysis, contracts, selection, purchase
orders, and end-to-end coordination through to final payments.
• Ensure smooth project execution and alignment with company goals.
• Report to C-Level management, highlighting key updates and potential issues/risks.
• Implement cost-control measure by optimizing resource allocation and minimizing avoidable expenses.
• Drive innovation and maintain high standards of execution and operational efficiency.
• Support and track project progress, identify risks, and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Deputy Project Manager

February 2023 - November 2023

ABENGOA

Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

February 2023 - November 2023

Reverse Osmosis Water Plant Project MLD
• Collaborated with Project Manager to establish efficient warranty procedures.
• Assisted in selecting and assembling the warranty dept. team.
• Held client meetings to ensure smooth warranty operations and satisfaction. JV)
Project
• Coordinated with project stakeholders and managed client relations
• Supported in business development and negotiated final settlement agreements
• Supported legal and contract departments in claims management.
• Expedited project closure and full bond return in coordination with legal, finance and contract depts.
• Negotiated settlement for full bond return, achieving final project and definitive contract closure.
• Supported project planning and managed client variation orders
• Managed team consisting of 120+ members.
• Lead workstream management and delivery

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Deputy Project Manager

February 2023 - August 2023

ABENGOA

Sousse, Tunisia

February 2023 - August 2023

Plant Project Value: 50M USD
Client: Production: 50 MLD
• Identified key project risks and developed risk mitigation plans with the client.
• Coordinated with the planning team and project manager the construction sequence plan to
resume the stalled project.
• Met with potential subcontractors to expedite construction progress and completion.

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Site/Warranty Manager

July 2021 - February 2023

Fisia Abeima LLC

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2021 - February 2023

Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant Production: 250 MLD Shoaiba, KSA July 2021- Feb 2023
Client: ACWA Power

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Civil Site Dept. Manager

February 2020 - July 2021

Fisia Abeima LLC

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2020 - July 2021

Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant Production: 250 MLD Shoaiba, KSA Feb 2020 - July 2021
Client: ACWA Power

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Civil Supervisor / Lead

October 2017 - February 2020

250 MLD

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2017 - February 2020

Client: ACWA Power
Supervision:
• Excavation, backfilling, dewatering, piling & all concrete related works
• Duct Banks & Electrical Interconnection Trenches
• Underground Systems - Storm Water & Sewage
• Finishing - Waterproofing, Blockworks & all interior related works
• Asphalt Road Works & HCIS approved Security fencing civil works
• RFI follow up & Survey reports analysis
• Attended site inspection with QC dept & Client
• Led a team of 100+ Manpower at site
Coordination:
• Coordinated between client and multiple subcontractors
• Activity sequences planned in coordination with other depts
• Assisted in meeting project milestones without jeopardizing quality & target dates
Education

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Education

Kingston University

September 2017

September 2017

Master's degree, Management in Construction (MSc)

United Kingdom

Rafik Hariri University

December 2015

December 2015

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Lebanon

Skills

CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
WATER TREATMENT
Intermediate
WATER TREATMENT
Intermediate
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Intermediate
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Intermediate
CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
SELF DISCIPLINE
Intermediate
WATER TREATMENT
Intermediate
WATER TREATMENT
Intermediate
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Intermediate
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner