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ALi Reslan, Commercial Contracts Associate Director

ALi Reslan

Commercial Contracts Associate Director ·Confidential

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, international relations

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 6 months

Commercial Contracts Associate Director

September 2025 - Present

Confidential

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2025 - Present

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Commercial Contracts Procurement Manager

June 2022 - July 2025

Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU)

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

June 2022 - July 2025

 Served as the commercial liaison between business units, negotiating critical frameworks aligned to RCU’s masterplan.
 Managed evaluation strategy and delivery for high-value infrastructure tenders, including hotels, museums, utilities, roads.
 Led full tender lifecycle: RFP preparation, evaluation panels, commercial reviews, and documentation for Steering Committee.
 Preparing procurement strategies, RFPs, clarifications, addendum, recommendations, negotiations & contract awards.
 Delivered detailed reports and recommendations to the Steering Committee, ensuring ethical, policy-aligned decisions.
 Prepared contract documents, agreements, contract conditions, policies and procedures, scope of work, forms and formats, and contract amendments, and provided advisory on complex contractual issues.
 Oversaw post-contract lifecycle: variation claims, cost reviews, and contract modifications with consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance, issuing instructions, notices, determinations, insurance & bonds, and contractual interpretations
 Mentored cross-functional teams and improved procurement procedures to align with RCU’s long-term development goals.
 Managed complex contract portfolios and Assisted in the development and management of critical contracts and frameworks.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Control Manager

July 2018 - June 2022

Khatib & Alami (PMO)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2018 - June 2022

• Managed budgeting, CBS development, and cost forecasting for mega programs including the $70B+ 3rd Expansion of the Holy
Mosques.
• Supported financial and commercial evaluation of contractor bids, and coordinated with consultants to manage cost deviations
and variation orders.
• Chaired regular cost performance reviews and provided leadership guidance for commercial team deliverables.
• Provided high-level strategic insights on budgeting trends and risks to ensure alignment with project KPIs.
• Evaluated and responded to the claims, dispute avoidance, resolution, and settlement.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Cost Control Manager

January 2016 - May 2018

Isam Kabbani & Partners (Structural Systems)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - May 2018

• Delivered $4M+ in profit savings despite a 27% revenue drop, through cost audits, procurement optimization, and commercial
negotiations.
• Responsible for the cost, commercial & Contract management.
• Initiated centralized procurement strategy, reducing material discrepancies by 25% and improving commercial transparency.
• Developed cost monitoring tools and managed cash flow, forecasting, and PO oversight for ongoing projects.
• Coordinated financial close-out and supported internal audit of budget performance against procurement outcomes.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

"Lead QS & Commercial Engineer"

January 2015 - January 2016

Isam Kabbani & Partners – Construction Group

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - January 2016

• Assiduously leading the commercial and construction management activities along with the contract administration for the
construction of KFUPM University staffing & professors budgeted around $100 million
• Oversaw the quantity measurement tasks, checked the project cost and schedule control, and monitored the subcontractor
progress, measurement, and invoicing. Carefully reviewed the claims and variation orders

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Lead Quantity Surveyor

May 2012 - January 2016

Isam Kabbani & Partners (Construction Group)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

May 2012 - January 2016

• Led commercial and contract management for the $100M KFUPM University project, exceeding profit targets by achieving a
17.4% net margin vs. 10% planned.
• Secured $14M+ through variation orders and scope swaps, driving an additional $6M in profit and $3.2M in cost savings via
proactive controls.
• Handled subcontractor invoicing, claims resolution, and prepared monthly cost/value reconciliations.
• Responsible for the quantity surveying, cost, commercial, Contract, and sub-contractors management.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

"Lead QS & Commercial Engineer'"

November 2013 - December 2014

Isam Kabbani & Partners – Construction Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2013 - December 2014

• Lead the execution team and coordinated between different work disciplines at Al-Imam University Project.
• Responsible of civil & finishing Site works, further, to being accountable to project budget including Quantity measurement works,
cost control, and Subcontractor Progress, measurement & Invoicing.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

"Project Engineer'"

May 2012 - October 2013

Isam Kabbani & Partners – Construction Group

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

May 2012 - October 2013

• Responsible for Site civil, finishing & landscaping works, further, to being accountable to all project survey works including Quantity
measurement works, Project cost & Progress control at Student Affair & Deanship-KFUPM Project.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

"Survey Engineer"

September 2011 - March 2012

M.O.R.E.S.

Doha, Qatar

September 2011 - March 2012

• Worked in surveying 80 beach profiles on bi-annual basis using a mobile RTK-GPS system to assess the potential impact of the New
Doha Port Project on coastal morphology in Collaboration with COWI.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Engineering

"Civil & Survey Engineer"

December 2010 - August 2011

Saab Engineering Services,

Beirut, Lebanon

December 2010 - August 2011

• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

"Site Engineer"

September 2009 - November 2010

Ettehad Tower Group,

Beirut, Lebanon

September 2009 - November 2010

• Worked in executing, coordinating, designing, supervising, and controlling construction works for 4 residential buildings in Beirut
budgeted together around $ 8 million.
• Developed cost estimates for planned projects to aid in costing and budget planning efforts.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Liverpool John Moores University

June 2026

June 2026

Master's degree, international relations

United Kingdom

Liverpool John Moores University

June 2026

June 2026

Master's degree, International Relations

United Kingdom

Lebanese American University

June 2025

June 2025

Master's degree, International Construction Management

Lebanon

Lebanese American University

May 2025

May 2025

Master's degree, international construction management

Lebanon

Lebanese American University

May 2025

May 2025

Master's degree, International Construction Management

Lebanon

SKEMA Business School

April 2024

April 2024

Doctorate, Project Management

France

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

SKEMA Business School

April 2024

April 2024

Doctorate, Project and Programme Management

France

SKEMA Business School

April 2024

April 2024

Doctorate, Project Management

France

SKEMA Business School

April 2024

April 2024

Doctorate, Project Management

France

UOM

November 2020

November 2020

Master's degree, Construction Management

United States

U. O. M.

November 2020

November 2020

Master's degree, Construction Management

United States

U.O.M.

November 2020

November 2020

Master's degree, construction management

United States

Islamic University of Lebanon

February 2017

February 2017

Master's degree, MBA

Lebanon

Islamic University of Lebanon•

February 2017

February 2017

Master's degree, Project Management

Lebanon

Islamic University of Lebanon

January 2017

January 2017

Master's degree, Project Management

Lebanon

Islamic University Of Lebanon

July 2009

July 2009

Bachelor's degree, Surveying Engineering

Lebanon

Islamic University of Lebanon

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Surveying Engineering

Lebanon

Skills

Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Adobe Software
Expert
Adobe Software
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
ArcGIS
Expert
ArcGIS
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Expert
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Expert
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
VALUE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Expert
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Expert
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Expert
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Expert
CREATIVE THINKING
Expert
CREATIVE THINKING
Expert
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
PRESENTATIONS
Expert
PRESENTATIONS
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
materials
Expert
materials
Expert
Earned Value Management
Expert
Earned Value Management
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
TREND
Expert
TREND
Expert
COACHING
Expert
COACHING
Expert
COST ANALYSIS
Expert
COST ANALYSIS
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Value Management
Expert
Value Management
Expert
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
ArcGIS
Expert
ArcGIS
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Adobe Software
Expert
Adobe Software
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

APC Candidate

July 2021

PMI

Certified PMP

March 2018

Saudi Order of Engineers

Certified Engineer

July 2014

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Construction Contracts and Contracting Management
Leadership Skills
Cycle Cost
Sustainable Business Strategy
Masters in construction management
Building Information Management
Commercial Construction Management
Construction Project Management
Advanced Category Management
Leading Organization Change
Blockchain for Financial Services
Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs
Contract Management (Fidic Red book)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
International Commercial Contracts Management • (IPSCMI)
International Procurement Professional • (IPSCMI)
International Procurement Management • (IPSCMI)
Candidate
Construction Contracts and Contracting Management
Leadership Skills
Capex, Opex, & Life Cycle Cost
Sustainable Business Strategy
Building Information Management
Commercial Construction Management
Construction Project Management
Advanced Category Management
Leading Organization Change
Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader
Blockchain for Financial Services
International Commercial Contracts Management
Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
RICS APC Candidate
Certified International Commercial Contracts Management • (IPSCMI)
Certified International Procurement Professional • (IPSCMI)
International Procurement Management • (IPSCMI)
PMP
Mar 2018 - Mar 2024
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Training
Estimation, Contract & Forecasting
Capex, OPEX, & Life cycle Costing
Axis Institute Show credentials
Sustainable Business Strategy
Harvard Business School online Show credentials
Building Information Management
Saudi Councils of Engineers Show credentials