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Cem Cesur, Project Director

Cem Cesur

Project Director·Dar Al Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master of Science, Project Management for Construction

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 3 months

Project Director

May 2025 - Present

Dar Al Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2025 - Present

• Overseeing Al Fursan Housing Complex (Package 1 & Package 2) I am
managing and coordinating the Engineering and Supervision teams over 13 Million square
meter of area.
• Managing a cross-functional team of approximately 65+ Subject Matter Experts in the team and
managing all the construction and project related issues with the Client & PMC directly.
• Provide leadership and establish an appropriate organization for proper execution of work at
site:
◦ Client: National Housing Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
◦ Project Management Consultant (PMC): Hill International
◦ Supervision and Contract Management Consultant: Dar Al Riyadh Consultants
◦ Al Fursan Housing Complex, sprawling over 13 million square meter in North Riyadh,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, encompasses a comprehensive infrastructure including
residential and commercial buildings, villas, parks and recreation areas, and extensive
road and utility networks. This urban project, divided into 2 packages and 16 zones with
more then 30 developers, features a robust array of facilities with future extensions.
◦ Total Project budget exceeds 1.3 Billion SAR (350 Million USD$) for Infrasturcture
works ONLY.

Managing the wide areas with Drones, Tower Control (AI & BI powered dashboards) tools, digital
twins technologies, following 4D&5D simulations for project completion and targets.

Photogrammetry produced orthomosaics and point clouds; deliverables ingested into the CDE and
registered to project coordinates and use to flag deviations in trench depth, backfill volumes, and
reinstatement status without being present at the site.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Project Manager / Deputy General Manager

October 2024 - May 2025

VA Tech WABAG GmbH

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2024 - May 2025

• Overseeing Al Haer ISTP with 200 Mln/day treatment plant ($ 350M) in South Riyadh Region. I
managed and coordinated the Engineering group from WABAG Istanbul, WABAG Austria and
WABAG HQ, procurement with WABAG India and Construction at WABAG Riyadh
• Managing a cross-functional team of 180+ Subject Matter Experts in the team and managing all
the construction and project related issues with the Client & Operator directly.
• Streamlining the newest technology and using NEREDA system for the main treatment in
biological reactors along with 10 MVA PV SOLAR POWER Plant. Addition to that, 35-kilometer
TSE Pipeline along with 200, 000-m3 reservoir for the TSE Water with pumping facilities.
• The drone managed excavation and backfilling tools, Twin Digitals and 4D simulated project
control systems used

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Project Director / Sr. Resident Engineer

August 2024 - December 2024

DEWAN ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

August 2024 - December 2024

• Spearheaded the first Casino Resort (WYNN Al Marjan Resort) in GCC with the hotel, VIP Villas
and its infrastructure including the district cooling plant connections, Chilled water pipelines,
and other primary, secondary and tertiary infrastructure components. I am overseeing planning,
and execution phases as the Project Director and Sr. Resident Engineer.
• Managing a cross-functional team of 85+ Subject Matter Experts in the team and reporting all
the construction and project related issues to the Client directly.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Engineering

Project Director, General Manager-Projects

February 2017 - July 2024

DHEYA TAWFIQI ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS BUREAU WLL

Manama, Bahrain

February 2017 - July 2024

• Spearheaded a 242-hectare infrastructure & city development for housing project to
accommodate 35, 000 people in 7 different packages, for the Ministry of Housing & Urban
Planning, Kingdom of Bahrain, overseeing budgeting, planning, and execution phases as the
Project Director and Clients Represantative.
• Streamlined innovative project management and training strategies, enhancing team efficiency
by 25%.
• Directed cross-functional collaboration initiatives to propel project teams towards early
milestone achievements; instrumental leadership resulted in a notable 22% enhancement in
client satisfaction ratings
• Managed project life cycle of 7 projects in the last 7 years which summed up to $890 M.
• Developed Hybrid model PMO for the East Hidd Project and got support of the PMO for this
strategic project to complete it on time within the budget including change control procedures.
• Other projects completed;
◦ Project Management, Design and Construction Management of FIFA GOAL 6 Stadium
Project
◦ Project Management & Construction Management of Bahrain Airport New RX-TX Station
Buildings and System Installation
◦ Project Management, Master Planning, Design and Supervision for Euro One University
◦ Project Management, Design including equipment, Construction Management for Bahrain
Airport Services Industrial Kitchen
◦ Design & Construction Management of Villa Complex for Kanoo Family
◦ Project management, Design, Contract & Construction Management for Al Haram Mall
◦ Project Management & Construction Management for City View Tower

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Project Director / General Manager – Projects

June 2014 - January 2017

ATLAS INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

Muscat, Oman

June 2014 - January 2017

• Achieved the seamless execution of high-profile construction projects, with a focus on airport
development and infrastructure works, totalling $83M and delivering exceptional results within
set budgets and timelines.
• Directed multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams and collaborate to achieve the goals of the
projects.
• Executed QA/QC procedures aligned with ISO standards and Demings quality principles, leading
to a 30% reduction in rework and a 20% improvement in on-time project completion.
• Introduced a contract management dashboard that tracked compliance with FIDIC and NEC
standards, enabling real-time monitoring of contract performance and contributing to a 10%
increase in project profitability.
• Completed Projects;
◦ Project Management, Design Review, Contract & Construction Management of Water
Supply System for the villages in Wadi Mahram and Samail
◦ Project Management, Design Review, Contract & Construction Management of Water
Distribution System in Duqm Port
◦ Consultancy Services for Construction Management of box culverts in Tanam-Duru road
◦ Project Management for Infrastructure & Enabling works for Sohar Industrial City
◦ Construction Management for Development of Salalah International Airport
◦ Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 3rd and 4th 125 MVA
Transformers replacement in Barka & Al Khadra 132/33kV Substations.
◦ Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 4 recharge dams in Wadis
◦ Design and Construction Management of 4 mosques.
◦ Project Management, Design & Construction Management of New HQ of Muscat Public
Prosecution
◦ Project Management, Design & Construction Management of 132/33 kV Samad & Simaw
Grid Stations
◦ Project Management & Construction Supervision of a small city development for 200
nos. G+1 villas in Wilayat Manah
◦ Project Management for 2 nos. of sports halls in South Sharqiyah

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Project Manager

May 2010 - May 2014

LAMSAT AL SHAMS CONSTRUCTION LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2010 - May 2014

• Directed infrastructure and residential building projects with budgets exceeding $10M, meeting
all project timelines and specifications.
• Directed the integration of industry-leading PMP methodologies, driving a 30% increase in on
time project delivery and realising cost savings of $750, 000; monitored project progress and
identified key areas for improvement to optimise performance.
• Pioneered a revolutionary transformation of operational workflows, leveraging agile
methodologies to expedite project execution and strategically reallocating resources to
maximise productivity and attain project success within the technology sector.
• Projects completed;
◦ Construction of St. Regis Hotel, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
◦ Construction of Enabling works and foundations - Volante Tower, Dubai
◦ Construction of 20 G+1 Villas in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
◦ Construction of Infrastructure utilities for 45 Villas in Barariland, Dubai
◦ Construction of 2B+G+6Residential Building in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
◦ Construction of 2 nos. G+6 Residential Buildings

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Project Manager

February 2008 - May 2010

MAHYA INSAAT PETROL TURIZM TICARET LTD. STI.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2008 - May 2010

• Led the successful completion of the $10M Infrastructure Water Intake Pipeline project,
incorporating cost-effective and innovative construction methods.
• Orchestrated enabling works for high-profile construction projects, ensuring stringent
adherence to safety standards; optimised resource allocation and risk management, resulting
in a 10% reduction in overall project costs.
• Projects completed;
◦ Construction of Enabling works for Empire Heights Twin Towers, Dubai
◦ Construction of Water Intake Project, Al Saraya Resort, Aqaba, Jordan

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Site Engineer

February 2005 - December 2007

POLIMEKS INSAAT TAAHUT VE SAN. TIC. A.S.

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

February 2005 - December 2007

• Managed construction phases of the $12M Bitaraplik (Neutrality) Monument project, ensured
technical specifications and safety standards met.
• Drove cross-functional communication initiatives and fostered collaboration among clients,
subcontractors, and professionals to enforce rigorous quality assurance standards and project
deadlines, yielding a 25% decrease in project delays and enriched client satisfaction outcomes.
• Led the challenging task of dismantling, relocating, and erecting the 95-meter monument,
completing the project within budget and schedule.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

University of Portsmouth

December 2025

December 2025

Master's degree, Master of Science, Project Management for Construction

United Kingdom

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

December 2025

December 2025

Master's degree, Project Management for Construction

United Kingdom

Eskisehir Osmangazi Universitesi

July 2024

July 2024

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Türkiye

GPA (point): 2.57 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.57 out of 4

Civil Engineering graduation with a Bachelor of Science

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science, Geology Engineering

Türkiye

GPA (point): 2.54 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.54 out of 4

Graduated from 4 year Bachelor of Geology Engineering Program

ESKISEHIR OSMANGAZI UNIVERSITY

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Geology Engineering

Türkiye

Skills

BIM
Expert
BIM
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
INFRASTRUCTURE
Expert
INFRASTRUCTURE
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
INTEGRATION
Expert
INTEGRATION
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
Expert
CHANGE CONTROL
Expert
CHANGE CONTROL
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTROL M BATCH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Intermediate
CONTROL M BATCH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Intermediate
COOLING TOWERS
Intermediate
COOLING TOWERS
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Native Speaker
German
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Turkish
Native Speaker

Memberships

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional

November 2016

American society of Civil Engineers

Professional Engineer (P.E)

April 2014

Chartered Institutes of Buildings

Member

February 2024

Institute Project Management

Mentor

March 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Blue Code Color Card Accreditation Program
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training for Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Training for Environmental Management systems (EMS)
Project Management Professional
Project Management Professional
Nov 2021 - Nov 2024

Hobbies

  • Vacation