Ali Alzahrani

Working as a head of Division - Construction

Company Profile:

Established in 1982, SRACO, which stands for SRACO Company., has been one of the primarily built companies based in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Our company is nestled in Dammam and has affiliate or branch offices in Jeddah and Riyadh. As of now, we have 20, 000 employees who are gainfully employed all through the realm.

With more than 30 years of blended experience in the related trades, SRACO has become a very popular in Consulting, Maintenance, Construction and Contracting Company. As a competitive company, we directly focus towards commercial and contracting facility and plant maintenance.

Highlights :

•Developed new departmental structures, established a professional team of engineers and technicians that facilitated completion of tasks in time.

•Oversaw the tendering processes, analyzed prices and finalized tender documents; provided recommendations to top management that helped win tenders.

•Conducted price analyses and finalized design for steel structures as per technical specifications for companies such as Zamil Steel Buildings, Juffali, Al Shahien and Butler.

Key Responsibilities:
•Provided overall direction and control to the planning and execution of the company’s portfolio of projects ensuring on time within budget completion as per predefined strategic objectives.
•Coordinated with managers of other functions/departments and ensure compliance with all business policies, operating procedures and project controls for flawless execution of all ongoing projects.
•Administered project schedules and budgets, closely monitored progress and costs, identified variances from approved plans and implemented effective corrective measures for recovering schedules and complying with budgets.
•Chaired project progress review meetings and scenario analysis sessions with all stakeholders and supervised preparation and review of reports to track budgets, cash flows, costs, plans and forecasts.
•Negotiated and finalized contracts along with required revisions, changes and additions with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
•Provided required guidance in dealing with complex issues through effective communication with all stakeholders to arrive at viable cost effective solutions.
•Head operations of the Corporate Services Department, streamline workflows and ensure all necessary tools and equipment are available.
•Standardize work procedures in the corporate services department, monitor work carried out by managers and engineers, and ensure on-time completion.
•Advice senior management regarding corporate services, provide support to other departments as required.
•Initiate process improvements across the department and enhance corporate services; assess departmental performance by analyzing reports and take corrective actions where required.

Company Profile:
• A leading company in KSA involved in developing and operating projects, especially developing commercial malls and office buildings (AutoMoto Mall 1, Aziziah Mall, Quehyah Mall, AutoMoto Jubail Mall 2).

Highlights:
• Developed new departmental structures, established a professional team of engineers and technicians that facilitated completion of tasks in time.
• Created and finalized the design of Jubail AutoMoto 2 (areas 100, 000 square meters), and submitted the design to the Jubail Royal Commission for approval.
• Developed the initial design of Al Quwaiya mall (area 33, 000 square meters).
• Oversaw the tendering processes, analyzed prices and finalized tender documents; provided recommendations to top management that helped win tenders.
• Conducted price analyses and finalized design for steel structures as per technical specifications for companies such as Zamil Steel Buildings, Juffali, Al Shahien and Butler.
• Led the planning and designing of a new commercial 12 storey tower and office building (areas 120.000 square meters) on the Dammam Jubail highway.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provided overall direction and control to the planning and execution of the company’s portfolio of projects ensuring on time within budget completion as per predefined strategic objectives.
• Coordinated with managers of other functions/departments and ensure compliance with all business policies, operating procedures and project controls for flawless execution of all ongoing projects.
• Administered project schedules and budgets, closely monitored progress and costs, identified variances from approved plans and implemented effective corrective measures for recovering schedules and complying with budgets.
• Chaired project progress review meetings and scenario analysis sessions with all stakeholders and supervised preparation and review of reports to track budgets, cash flows, costs, plans and forecasts.
• Negotiated and finalized contracts along with required revisions, changes and additions with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provided required guidance in dealing with complex issues through effective communication with all stakeholders to arrive at viable cost effective solutions.
• Head operations of the Corporate Services Department, streamline workflows and ensure all necessary tools and equipment are available.
• Standardize work procedures in the corporate services department, monitor work carried out by managers and engineers, and ensure on-time completion.
• Advice senior management regarding corporate services, provide support to other departments as required.
• Initiate process improvements across the department and enhance corporate services; assess departmental performance by analyzing reports and take corrective actions where required.

Company Profile:
• Part of the Saudi Ministry of Health mission to provide health care services for Saudi Arabia and other citizens of other nationalities that stay in the country.

Highlights:
• Developed, trained and led a new team, and motivated team members to achieve performance excellence.
• Established a new unit that provided 24x7 reliable maintenance support in the region.
• Deployed software for the help-desk ticketing systems that improved efficiency and service.

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the planning and execution of all civil and structural repair and maintenance jobs for the organization’s healthcare assets in the Eastern region.
• Participated in the development of annual plans and budgets and supervised implementation across the region ensuring achievement of all goals within sanctioned budgets.
• Led the assessment of requirements for various contracts and supplies, prepared tender documents and coordinated the process of obtaining and evaluating bids, negotiating and awarding contracts and administering all ongoing contracts.
• Monitored progress and status of all ongoing works and coordinated with site management teams, contractors and suppliers for adhering to schedules and budgets.
• Managed all commercial and contractual matters including verifying and validating invoices and payment requests from contractors/suppliers and settlement of change requests and claims.
• Produced periodic reports for the senior management on the performance of the general maintenance and projects division of the region.
• Planned and monitored premises general maintenance, preventive and corrective, to ensure normal operating condition of all equipment.

Company Profile:
• SABB is an associated company of the HSBC Group, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations and offers a full range of services including personal, commercial, corporate, private and Islamic banking, investment, treasury and trade services through a network of 99 branches across KSA http://www.sabbnet.com

Highlights:
• Successful track record of working as the lead architect for more than 30 projects for bank buildings and ATM kiosks across career with SABB.

Designation Chronology:
• May 2013 - June 2014: Manager - Property and Support Services
• December 2010 - May 2013: Maintenance and Support Services Manager

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the property portfolio of the branch including offices, branch buildings and ATM kiosks ensuring compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures.
• Planned, scheduled and supervised execution of all periodic maintenance jobs including repairs and upgrades or premises as per standards of the bank.
• Coordinated all technical aspects of projects related to property including preparation and review of designs, shop drawings and material specifications and follow-up for approval of authorities.
• Coordinated with the purchase department for procurement of fixed assets required for projects including technical bid evaluations and monitoring on time deliveries to project sites.
• Participated in negotiating and finalizing contracts and service agreements and administered all contracts/agreements assuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinated the process of evaluation and selection of properties required by the bank, closing of deals and signing of documents.
• Liaised with other departments ensuring identification and fulfillment of all their requirements related to property, maintenance and support services.
• Managed the provision of various support services to offices and branches of the bank including tea boy, housekeeping and cleaning and pest control services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Reported to the Director of Property Management and provided required support including preparation of internal and external management reports.
• Collaborated with various support departments in improving the bank’s maintenance program to ensure high standards of upkeep of all bank property.
• Monitored and ensured compliance with all applicable building laws and regulations, identified violations and implemented on time corrective action plans
• Inspected the property portfolio of the bank as per schedule and identified priorities related to repairs, maintenance and renovation to retain maximum value.
• Coordinated all activities for relocation of branches due to planned renovations to existing premises ensuring minimum disruptions to business operations.
• Managed the projects related to construction and renovation of bank property covering both the design and construction phases.

Highlights:
• Served as Project Manager for renovation of several branches - Qatif, Jubail, Khobar and Dammam Super branch with average project cost for each branch of SAR 1.5 million.
• Worked as Project Manager for construction of bank buildings - 4-storey building for the Al Rayan branch in Dammam at a cost of SAR 9.2 million and 2-storey building for Al Dhahran branch at a cost of SAR 6.5 million

Key Responsibilities:
• Developed complete project documentation including designs, drawings, material and equipment specifications cost estimates and construction schedules for assigned projects.
• Reviewed all architectural documents and coordinated with other disciplines in identifying and resolving all interface conflicts and other design issues.
• Led a team of document controllers, cost engineers, planning engineers and project controls staff ensuring effective monitoring and control of all project activities.
• Monitored all ongoing works at project sites ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality plans and safety requirements.
• Participated in the award of various contracts and administered all contracts ensuring that the contractors adhered to scope, specifications, quality and delivery obligations.
• Controlled project budgets, monitored and controlled costs and expenses, implementing measures to achieve possible project cost savings.
• Monitored changes in project scope, ensured raising of change notifications and negotiation and settlement of change orders and claims.
• Took part in regular project review and coordination meetings with consultants, architects, contractors and other disciplines to discuss and resolve all technical and commercial issues.
• Coordinated project completion, final inspections, preparation of hand-over dossiers and smooth handover of assets to the project owner.

Company Profile:
• National Commercial Bank (NCB) also known as Al Ahli Bank is one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia with 374 branches in the country.

Highlights:
• Project Manager for the 2-storey Makkah Al Azizyah branch at a cost of SAR 3.5 million and the Dammam Branch at a cost of SAR 5 million.
• Managed projects for setting up of several of the bank’s branches - Dammam Plan 71, Al Rayan, Al Khobar, Al Dossari Tower and Qatif - with a total value of over SAR 12 million.

Key Responsibilities:
• Worked as Engineer in different locations including Jeddah, Riyadh and the Eastern region contributing to the bank’s expansion plans.
• Managed projects for setting up branches including feasibility study and site selection, design, construction, handover and maintenance period as per the bank’s operational requirements.
• Prepared architectural blueprints and designs using CAD software and coordinated with civil engineers in developing required shop drawings and material specifications.
• Participated in developing project plans, schedules, budgets, mobilization of resources and execution of all jobs to ensure completion on time, within budgets meeting quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinated with and supervised contractors ensuring completion of all jobs on time as per contracted scope, specifications and quality standards.
• Attended site meetings for progress review and coordination and contributed to resolution of all problems and issues including interface conflicts with other disciplines.