Basel Lababidi

Executive Projects Director at SICONTRA, Saudi International Construction Company

• Saudi Arabia - Khobar
• My current job since August 2022

Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of projects, monitoring the progress of the projects and submit
reports to all stakeholders. And define the tasks and resources required to complete the projects.

CEO Construction at SRACO

• Saudi Arabia - Dammam
• January 2019 to June 2022

Supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the company. First in command in the company and
responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success, providing our clients the
needed services so as to accomplish the entire construction phases of high-end projects in the Semi-Government and
Government Construction, deliver projects right on time and in the agreed budget.
Responsibilities
 Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term
objectives
 Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team
 Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with
the overall strategy and mission
 Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits
 Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business
ethics
 Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
 Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders
 Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
 Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company
The following are some of our projects activities:
 Engineering Design, Project Management and Consulting Services
 Pre-Construction Scheduling, Planning and Estimating
 Design Development and Improvements
 Construction of Retail, Medical Facilities and Oil and Gas integration buildings and facilities.
 Innovative Solutions for High-End residential projects.

NorthernArea Construction Manager - OMPP Saudi Aramco- Northern Area Oil Upstream Project Division at Arkad Engineering & Construction Company

• Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
• April 2017 to December 2019

ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROGRAM FOR NA-1B
Construction of all phases of well head sites including flow lines, trunk lines, laterals, manifolds. Transfer lines, water injection lines and test and production lines, Overhead Power Line, upgrade Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s) fiber optic cable, optical transmission equipment, Ethernet switches, and other WORK directed by Saudi Aramco


• Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day management
• Delivering all activities within agreed project deadlines, on budget and in line with specified objectives, by effectively managing resources, monitoring construction progress and managing the project schedule
• Holding full accountability for project site budgets, quality reviews, reporting to Senior Management and updating project trackers
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to enable the efficient running of projects
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements and contract documentation, as well as resolving contractor enquiries
• Developing the scope of work and realistic budgets for all construction-related activities, and supporting these activities with daily quality reviews, permit acquisition and close-out reviews
• Communicating effectively with internal contacts both verbally and in writing, through meetings, conference calls and tracker exchange
• Appraising close-out packages to ensure relevant documents are included, and archiving documents accurately
• Confidently handling conflicts relating to construction issues, quality and documentation with vendors’ subcontractors
• Proving the ability to work independently on own initiative whilst also contributing significantly to team efforts
• Reviewing and approving expense requests, purchase orders and invoices

Sr. Projects Manager at SL Rasch GmbH

• Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
• November 2012 to March 2017

responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while
providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and metrics. The construction
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project manager responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management like -
Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, Client
Relations, and Safety Management.

Eastern Provence Branch Manager at Tijan Petroleum Co. Ltd,

• Saudi Arabia - Jubail
• June 2011 to October 2012

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day management
• Delivering all activities within agreed project deadlines, on budget and in line with specified objectives, by effectively
managing resources, monitoring construction progress and managing the project schedule
• Holding full accountability for project site budgets, quality reviews, reporting to Senior Management and updating project
trackers
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to enable the efficient running
of projects
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements and contract documentation, as well as
resolving contractor enquiries
• Developing the scope of work and realistic budgets for all construction-related activities, and supporting these activities
with daily quality reviews, permit acquisition and close-out reviews
• Communicating effectively with internal contacts both verbally and in writing, through meetings, conference calls and
tracker exchange
• Appraising close-out packages to ensure relevant documents are included, and archiving documents accurately
• Confidently handling conflicts relating to construction issues, quality and documentation with vendors’ subcontractors
• Proving the ability to work independently on own initiative whilst also contributing significantly to team efforts
• Reviewing and approving expense requests, purchase orders and invoices
Projects
 Dy. Project Director - EPC Project: Partner with Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd - Project Name:
Construction of SABIC housing mega project - Haii Jalmuday, Packages 2, 3 in Jubail / Saudi Arabia. Construction of
1280 villas complete with permanent infrastructure and related services.
 Dy. Project Director -EPC Project: Partner with Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd - Project Name:
Construction of KFUPM Information Technology Centre (ITC)

Dy. Project Manager (SATORP) at Al-Osais International Holding Co.,

• Saudi Arabia - Jubail
• August 2010 to May 2011

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day management
• Delivering all activities within agreed project deadlines, on budget and in line with specified objectives, by effectively
managing resources, monitoring construction progress and managing the project schedule
• Holding full accountability for project site budgets, quality reviews, reporting to Senior Management and updating
project trackers
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to enable the efficient
running of projects
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual agreements and contract documentation, as well as
resolving contractor enquiries
• Developing the scope of work and realistic budgets for all construction-related activities, and supporting these activities
with daily quality reviews, permit acquisition and close-out reviews
• Communicating effectively with internal contacts both verbally and in writing, through meetings, conference calls and
tracker exchange
Major Projects:
 EPC Project: Package 7 of Saudi Aramco TOTAL Refining and Petrochemical Project (SATORP) in Jubail / Saudi
Arabia.
Permanent Infrastructure and General 37 Buildings construction (administrative, canteen, workshop, warehouse,
mosque, medical centre, etc.), patrol roads, permanent fencing.

Projects & Procurement Management Consultant at SINOPEC International Petroleum Services (SIPSC)

• China
• January 2010 to August 2010

Bid study and project evaluation.
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 Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and apply
newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices.
 Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural, mechanical,
electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.
 Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.
 Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site
construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports,
progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation
orders and final project evaluation.
 Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques.
 Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction
materials.
 Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.
 Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.
 Type of Projects: All type of construction, industrial, infrastructure (oil and gas piping and facilities, water piping fire,
potable, sewer and drainage) and all related civil and construction activities.
 Projects management consultation, international procurement consultation, and projects estimation and bid proposals
(technical and commercial).
Major Projects:
 EPC of Wasea Bulk Plant- Project in Saudi Arabia Riyadh - Saudi Aramco / project awarded.
 EPC of Ras AlZaur - Hafar AlBatin Water Transmission System - Project in Saudi Arabia - Saline Water Conversion
Corporation.
 EPC of Forth Transmission Pipeline project - Project in Bangkok / Thailand -PTT Public Company Limited.

Costing and Planning Manager / Projects Construction Manager at Nassir Hazza & Bros. Co,

• Saudi Arabia - Khobar
• November 2006 to January 2010

Costing and Planning Manager / Projects Management
 Projects Program Management and Program Planning and monitoring.
 Cost estimation and Bid study.
 Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and apply
newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices.
 Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural, mechanical,
electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.
 Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.
 Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site
construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports,
progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation
orders and final project evaluation.
 Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques.
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 Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction
materials.
 Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.
 Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.
2. Projects Construction Manager
 Projects Management: plan and direct, manage and control of the project, supervise the construction of utilities works,
concrete and structures works until completion of the project acceptable by the client and consultant.
 planning activities, time schedule and resource management (manpower - equipment and material)
 Projects cost control/procedures and scheduling programs for construction projects.
 Manage project budgets and cash flows.
 Monitor the utilization of resources against budgeted costs.
 Tracking project progress and schedule recovery plans to ensure project continuity and completion on time and within
the budget.
 Type of Projects: industrial, infrastructure (roads, bridges, oil and gas piping and facilities, water piping fire, potable,
sewer and drainage) and all related civil and construction activities.
Major Projects:
1. Costing and Planning Manager
 WIPS Facilities Project in Saudi Arabia Uthmaniyah - Saudi Aramco.
 PII - Feed Stock fuel gas pipeline corridor for Royal Commission / BECHTEL.
 Optimize Production in Mubarraz area for Saudi Aramco.
 Uthmaniyah civil works - site preparation - roads - ponds and fence for Saudi Aramco.
 Construction of security boarders and facility for Khafji joint operations refinary (KJO - Between Aramco
Overseas and Kuwait Oil Co.)
 Construction of KNM Saudi Ltd workshop and its associated facility.
2. Projects Construction Manager
 PI - Feed Stock fuel gas pipeline corridor for Royal Commission / BECHTEL - Second Industrial City -Jubail 2,
development of pipeline corridor including access roads, service roads, pipe sleepers, expansion of loopholes,
cross access and inter section structure, pipe bridges, and fire water system 14 km long

Operations Manager / Projects Manager at Abdulla Fouad Holding Co. Ltd.,

• Saudi Arabia - Dammam
• August 2000 to November 2006

Bid study and project evaluation.
 Preparation of proposal for design and service based on client requirement, modify established practices and
apply newly developed civil engineering and electro mechanical practices.
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 Coordinating the civil design and drawings with all other related engineering disciplines. i.e.: structural,
mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, to ensure thorough and well-coordinated working drawings.
 Oversee specialist-engineering tasks such as design drafting, estimating and operations control.
 Project manager for many residential, commercial, and industrial projects including managing, supervising site
construction activities, evaluation and monitoring project status, by preparing daily and weekly progress reports,
progress billing, monthly invoice evaluation report, estimating any extra fieldwork requirement, preparing variation
orders and final project evaluation.
 Material procurement, Inspection and evaluating construction materials specifications and techniques.
 Provide marketing and support advice on civil engineering and electro mechanical products such as construction
materials.
 Outline work programs and review them for accuracy, adequacy and feasibility.
 Plan, supervise and coordinate the work force.
Major Projects:
Industrial Projects
 AGOC /KJOC (Aramco Gulf Operation Company/Kuwait Joint Operation Company) in Kafji Joint Operation
Refinery - Industrial Security Monitoring System Project, Buildings, Roads, Bridge, Utilities and different Facilities,
started Aug 2000 till Jan 2002.
 Haradh Gas Plant - IDAS Project, Industrial Security Monitoring System Project, Buildings, Roads, Utilities and
different Facilities, started April 2002 till Dec 2003 for Saudi Aramco.
 SAMREF Refinery Project - Construction of several Operation and Monitoring Buildings and Facilities and Utilities
including roads, fences and others. for Saudi Aramco and Exxon Mobil Refinery, started Dec 2003 till April
2005
 SASREF - Service Consultation Contract to support the refinery forming their Industrial Security Monitoring
System Project and the related facility needed, Project for Saudi Aramco and Shell Refinery. 6 month contract
2004.
 Chevron Philips - service contract / Consultation Services.
Commercial and Governmental Project Facilities
 Sheraton Hotel renovation - Dammam
 Special Forces Training Buildings- Riyadh
 National Guards Administration Building - Riyadh
 King Fahad Hospital Expansion - Al Khobar

Project Engineer at Rabih & Nassar Pre-Cast Co. (RANCO).

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• May 1996 to August 1999

Civil Engineer at Arabian Advanced Systems

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• November 1996 to May 1999