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Ali Albaghli, Lead Estimator

Ali Albaghli

Lead Estimator·Kbr Inc. - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 1 months

Lead Estimator

April 2024 - Present

Kbr Inc. - Saudi Arabia

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

April 2024 - Present

- Conducting research and gathering data on project specifications, such as blueprints, schematics, and other technical documentation.
- Conducting research and gathering cost data on applied international standards and compare this cost with estimated cost of clients specific standards
- Analysing data to determine the costs of standard application, materials, labour, and other factors necessary to complete the project.
- Developing cost estimates using a variety of methods, such as historical data, industry benchmarks, and industry-specific cost models.
- Preparing detailed cost reports that outline the costs associated with different aspects of the project, including labour, materials, and equipment.
- Collaborating with project managers, engineers, client representatives and other stakeholders to ensure that cost estimates are accurate and comprehensive.
- Reviewing and updating cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle, as necessary.
- Communicating with clients and other stakeholders to explain cost estimates and address any questions or concerns.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior cost estimators

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Cost Estimation Specialist

October 2021 - April 2024

National Water Company

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

October 2021 - April 2024

Duties and responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database for prices to all items included in water and wastewater projects.
• Develop project cost estimates that vary in the degree of accuracy as per the project life cycle stage.
• Review variation orders submitted by contractors for new items.
• Participate in value engineering studies providing cost estimates for the different options.
• Review cost Bill of Quantities and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.
• Ensure that a cost estimates are prepared for all projects.
• Support strategic planning department in the reviewing budget for projects.

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Management

COST ENGINEER

June 2013 - October 2021

SRACO

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

June 2013 - October 2021

•Prepared cost estimates for more than 250 projects with Saudi Aramco.
•Provide estimating services at various stages of a projects development ranging from
concept budgets to for construction cost.
•Prepares and maintains historical cost data.
•Evaluate plans and specifications to provide accurate takeoffs.
•Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor
estimates.
•Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes
and adjustments to cost estimates.
•Conducted site visits, provided informed advice and recommendations to the company
regarding site viability.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Electrical Inspector Engineer

January 2012 - January 2013

VELOSI Dammam, Saudi Arabia Co.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - January 2013

• Ensured contractor compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, codes, and mandatory
requirements on capital projects.
• Verified issued-for-construction drawings, installation/testing procedures, and supervised daily
construction activities.
• Prepared inspection/test plans, quality procedures, and monitored punch list clearance.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

Western Michigan University

December 2011

December 2011

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.02 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.02 out of 4

Electrical Engineering

Skills

Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Electrical Engineering
Expert
Electrical Engineering
Expert
Quality Inspection
Expert
Quality Inspection
Expert
Cost Engineering
Expert
Cost Engineering
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
AutoCAD
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
Word
Expert
Word
Expert
Microsoft office softwear
Expert
Microsoft office softwear
Expert
PowerPoint
Expert
PowerPoint
Expert
Excel
Expert
Excel
Expert
BENCHMARKING
Intermediate
BENCHMARKING
Intermediate
BILL OF QUANTITIES
Intermediate
BILL OF QUANTITIES
Intermediate
CERTIFIED ESTIMATING PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
CERTIFIED ESTIMATING PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
MENTORSHIP
Intermediate
MENTORSHIP
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
Intermediate
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers

Regular Membership

September 2016

AACE International

Regular membership

February 2017

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional

May 2020

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
Mar 2025 - Mar 2028
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Project Management Professional PMP
Jul 2020 - Jul 2023
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• ISO-9001 2008 Quality Management System Internal auditor
VELOSI CO.
May 2012 - May 2012
• EEI 301 Power Transformer & Installation Inspection
SAUDI ARAMCO
Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

Hobbies and interests

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