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Ammar Al-Madani, Senior Project Manager

Ammar Al-Madani

Senior Project Manager·SEDCO Development

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Structural Design

Work experience

Total years of experience: 40 years, 7 months

Senior Project Manager

December 2010 - Present

SEDCO Development

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2010 - Present

Projects to Credit:
• Jun 2017: Managed the Development process of land subdivision with a total area of 1.5 Million square meters and Development cost of around SR. 2, 024, 000, 000.00 at UM ALJOOD provision in Makah City
• Jan 2014: Gardenia Residence project in Jeddah City financed through NCBC (Al Ahli SEDCO Residential Development Fund with initial budget of SR. 350, 000, 000), constructed on land with size around 24, 000.00 M2 consists of 12-buildings (372 apartments ) with total built up area of around 92, 000.00 M2 & common gardens with huge parking (semi gated compound) including infrastructure & all services utilities connections related works such as ( electrical cabling, transformers supply with installation, piping works for water supply, sewage connection to main sewer public network, curb stone, sidewalks, asphalt works & electrical streets lights).
• Jan 2013: Transaction Pipeline (Land Subdivision, Residential Apartments, Compound & Hotel +Commercial) in Jeddah, Madinah & Makah - deputed in capacity of Senior Development Manager with Strategy & Investment Department
• Dec 2010: Five Star Hotel of 22 floors with total Built-Up Area of 48699 M2 & total budget of SR. 325, 000, 000(USD 86, 700, 000). Said hotel is located on Madinah Munwarah LOT 137 of harm central area. (100 % of Design package was completed by Saudi Diyar Consultants & 90% of the enabling works were executed; SEDCO Holding decided to stop the project execution because said LOT was included and considered as part of Madinah Harm extension end of year 2012 - Project Manager
• Dec 2010: AL MADA Residential Tower project consists of two towers of 89 floors at Jeddah Cornish beside Al-Nowrass roundabout with a total built up area of 460000 M2 on land size of 36235 M2 with a total budget of SR. 3, 262, 000, 000 (USD 870, 000, 000) 100 % of Design package was completed with Saudi Diyar as local Consultants & related working permits

Key Responsibilities:
• Empowering and inspiring project staff to achieve project success; solving problems, delivering strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking for successful completion through coordination of all efforts.
• Monitoring project progress and provided support in all project phases including right from design development, tendering/procurement process, execution, closing out, and until handing over of the project.
• Leading project executions preparing all project requirements such as materials, equipment, labors and subcontractors within the estimated cost, timeline and quality. Monitoring anticipating any possible delays and taking advance actions by devising contingency plans.
• Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardized.
• Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the senior management; reporting on daily, weekly, monthly project milestones and ensuring project specifications are complied.
• Driving project excellence by providing project strategy recommendations to enhance project value, ensuring efficient use of project resources (material/equipment and labor) in line with customer needs and set budgets.
• Responsible for technical oversight and approvals required for specific projects. Liaising with government authorities for seeking project approvals
• Tracking project performance and assigning responsibilities to project staff to deliver projects within defined margins and quality requirements and in accordance with SEDCO DEV’s policies and regulations.
• Overseeing the successful delivery of projects to scope, target cost, quality, program and completion encompassing engineering, construction, handover and commercial aspects, reporting the most accurate information to Chief Development Officer and handling project conflicts effectively.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Manager

February 2010 - December 2010

KMC

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2010 - December 2010

Projects to Credit:
• Wahat Jeddah Residential Development Project on a total land area of 775, 000 M2 east of Jeddah city & total budget of SR. 400, 000, 000(USD 107, 000, 000).
Scope: Construction of different size of residential units, commercial spaces, malls and public facilities built on over 10 floors with parking and green areas which contains schools, Mosques, recreation centers and full services facilities. Owner: Kuwaiti Finance House
Master Consultant: Saudi Diyar Consultants, enabling & infrastructure works

Overall Responsibilities:
• Outlined project objectives/ plans for designated projects including budgets, project requirements and design in line with the strategy of client, the preparation of shop drawings.
• Took projects from inception to completion and included the management of all aspects from a client perspective, while ensuring all drawing comply with municipality conditions and project specifications,
• Offered technical and operational support contracts tendering & planning process as well as preparation of RFQ/RFP/Bid Document
• Mobilized resource requirement: like Material, Staff, Labor, Equipment, Subcontractors, Vendors and Specialized agencies as per the project schedule and priorities.
• Effectively supervised and managed all support resources to meet development goals as outlined, provided value engineering recommendations for projects works to maintain desired quality standards through compliance and all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Maintained a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Prepared and submitted project status reports for review and action.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

March 2009 - February 2010

Seba’a Real Estate Investment Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2009 - February 2010

Projects to Credit:
• Private projects of the family which includes the construction of main family Resident compound in Jeddah city with an overall budget of SR.150’000’000 and some small in-going projects in Madinah and Makkah.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

September 2008 - February 2009

CAYAN Investment & Development

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2008 - February 2009

Projects to Credit:
• Cayan City Development Project on a land size of 1, 100, 000 M2 to the north of Jeddah City with total budget of SR. 550, 000, 000(USD 147, 000, 000), consisting of Residential and Luxurious Villas of different sizes & design, Huge Mall with Commercial buildings of multiple use purposes
Local Consultant: Saudi Diyar

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Projects Department Manager

February 2005 - September 2008

MADA Al-SHARQIAH, Real Estate Investment & Development Co

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

February 2005 - September 2008

Projects to Credit:
• Two villas projects Muntazah 1 & 2 at Rakkah Area in Khobar City with total budget of SR. 80, 000, 000.

Key Responsibilities:
• Established project plan from inception to completion taking into account all relevant statutory and client requirements, and oversaw all activities pertinent to design development, tendering/procurement process and project execution within Cost, Time & Quality.
• Carried out contract administration including financial management, processing of initial payments and handing over the construction site to the contractor.
• Developed and implemented actions including resource management and set performance requirements and assign duties to ensure flawless execution of project on time and within funding limitations.
• Established work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranged employees to ensure both safety of the facility and timely, economic completion.
• Conferred with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Construction Manager

April 2000 - January 2005

McDonald’s REZA Food Services Co

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2000 - January 2005

Key Projects to Credit:
• 9 outlets stores were completed in Jeddah, Makah, Madinah, Taif, Tabuk and handed over to operations department.
Scope: Directed all new construction and remodeled projects and ensured project comply with McDonald’s specifications in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:
• Executed the project within the parameters of time, cost, profit, quality and productivity in addition to all types of civil work such as checking drawing with operations department, JV partner and engineers to ensure accuracy and adherence to McDonald’s needs, design specifications and any third party agreements.
• Networked extensively with local government authorities and liaised with owners and other involved third parties for obtaining all necessary approvals in addition to making all payments for fees, applications and permits are made by approved methods.
• Interviewed and selected contractors for tendering; evaluated tenders received and appointed contractor and finalized pricing terms.
• Controlled the project life-cycle, pro-actively monitored project objectives and plans to enforce adherence to envisaged time-frames, performance requirements, and optimizing project resource utilization by utilizing project management tools.
• Communicated and liaised effectively between contractors and processed vendor payments requests and invoices for accuracy and completeness in timely fashion.
• Arranged for delivery times of materials to coincide with various stages of the project cycle, prepared the monthly progress reports and monthly payment certificate for the management.
• Monitored and directed the assigned project resources to overcome “triple constraints”—project scope, time and cost.
• Maintained comprehensive records for each project including “as built” and record drawings and controlled project costs by approving expenditures; administered contractors’ check-list to minimize risk and cost over-runs.
• Prepared all associated calculations, reports and spreadsheets, ensured the project runs to time/budget and negotiated with the contractor for final settlements.
• Represented a technical liaison between senior management, clients, and contractors; resolved any issues/ disputes instantly to expedite achievement of project objectives.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Construction and Building

Area Manager

January 1997 - January 2000

Kirby Building Systems

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

January 1997 - January 2000

Key Responsibilities:
• Played a pivotal role in handling all major projects and contracts including site investigations, compliance with Kirby specifications and drawings and project evaluation in terms of outlays and profits attached.
• Provided technical advice to the existing and potential customers by undertaking customer site surveys.
• Designed and managed the sales budget and oversaw sales results, market research, and promotional activities for a leading manufacturing and supplying of pre-Engineered steel building for the industrial sector which includes lots of oil, gas, water & electricity related projects in addition to factories, warehouses and different goods manufacturing plants.
• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of production and manufacturing process of all related to building erection and different technique of metal welding process.
• Established strong market presence for company products across 4 regions including Amman-Jordan; Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Sri Lanka.
• Troubleshooting various technical issues, problems faced by the customer. Assisted with training/ education of users and making specifications for usage of the product.
• Built and maintained effective customer relationships with customers and achieved sales targets in relation to revenue and growth.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

May 1990 - January 1997

Bitar Consultants Architects Engineer & Project Managers

Amman, Jordan

May 1990 - January 1997

Key Project to Credit:
• Construction of different kinds of buildings such as Housing projects, Schools, Banks, Commercial centers, and private Villas and involved in studying of drawings with design follow up, specification analysis, cost estimations, payment follow up and preparations of all related things to construction with direct supervision and follow up to work execution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identified project resources with precise quantity required in terms of labor, materials and technology including for developing building projects.
• Supervised and executed key activities like negotiating prices, managing contracts and following payment and to achieve all project milestones.
• Oversaw elements critical to determine project progress/ status, computed work completed to ascertain cost incurred and enforced mechanisms to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Ensured that the project’s cost and revenue reports are produced accurately and in timely manner and generated an array of technical reports during various stages of project life-cycle including client approvals, variations and signing of contact documents.
• Managed engineering resources and projects right from resource mobilization to site to handing over to client

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Site Engineer

April 1988 - March 1990

Jordania Consult

Amman, Jordan

April 1988 - March 1990

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Teaching Assistant

February 1985 - September 1987

Yarmouk & UAB Universities

Irbid, Jordan

February 1985 - September 1987

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

Yarmouk University

June 1986

June 1986

Master's degree, Structural Design

Jordan

King Abdul-Aziz University

June 1984

June 1984

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Graduated: Excellent

Skills

P&L Management
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P&L Management
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Management
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Management
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Construction & Property
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Construction & Property
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Project Planning & Execution
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Project Planning & Execution
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Quality Management & HSE
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Quality Management & HSE
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Project Management
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Project Management
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Cost, time & Budget Management
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Cost, time & Budget Management
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Construction Management
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Construction Management
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Manpower Distribution
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Manpower Distribution
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Customer Satisfaction
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Customer Satisfaction
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Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics
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Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics
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MS Office Applications
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MS Office Applications
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Staffing, Training, Knowledge Transfer
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Staffing, Training, Knowledge Transfer
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Project Management
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Project Management
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Project Close-out
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Project Close-out
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Organizational Leadership & Development
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Organizational Leadership & Development
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
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Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
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P&L Management
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P&L Management
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Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Coordination
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Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Coordination
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Resource Optimization
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Resource Optimization
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Construction & Property
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Construction & Property
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Management
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Management
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Project Management
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Project Management
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Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Coaching For Results
MERIC - Jeddah
Dec 2013
Negotiation Skills
MERIC - Jeddah
Oct 2013
Innovation & Creativity
MERIC - Jeddah
Apr 2013
Real Estate Development
IIR MIDDLE EAST-Jeddah
Oct 2012
MS-Project Level 1& 2
New Horizons –Jeddah
Dec 2008
Course in PMP
Saudi Council of Engineer
Aug 2008
V. E. Training Workshop
Al-Yousefi Value Eng.’s'
Dec 2005