Hazem Aldanf - PEng LLM PMP MCIOB

 Led over SAR 180M in claims across three SPVs under SWPC's PPP framework, recovering entitlements for
force majeure, change in law, and EoT while safeguarding lender confidence and aligning with Saudi legal principles.
 Directed lifecycle management of 24 multi-party contracts, ensuring seamless execution, risk allocation, and
variation control across EPC, O&M, and financing agreements with stakeholders including Acciona, Tawzea,
and Tamasuk.
 Negotiated settlements exceeding USD 25M by reviewing EPC entitlements, mitigating cash flow disruption,
and avoiding unjust enrichment disputes through culturally aligned negotiation strategy.
 Developed board-level SPV dashboards and KPI tracking tools, elevating reporting efficiency by 40% and
improving strategic visibility on contractual risk, performance, and variation trends.

 Managed SAR 240M in contractor claims under FIDIC 1999 (Yellow Book), leading evaluation and negotiation of disruption, prolongation, and remeasurement claims to mitigate employer risk and enforce procedural compliance under Clauses 8.4, 13, and 20.
 Defended employer position on contentious claims, reducing projected exposure by over SAR 50M through
detailed causation analysis, contemporaneous recordkeeping, and entitlement challenges.
 Directed contract administration across consultancy agreements, bonds, insurances, and subcontract
frameworks, ensuring alignment with statutory obligations and internal governance matrices.
 Coordinated multi-disciplinary claims strategy with planning, QS, and legal teams, ensuring fair but firm
resolution pathways that upheld FIDIC's balanced risk-sharing principles.

Project 1: Katara Twin Towers - Lusail (QAR 4.8B)
Client: Katara Hospitality - High-rise luxury hotel development for FIFA 2022
 Led end-to-end commercial oversight of a QAR 4.8B design-build contract, optimizing procurement, cost
control, and claims management to maintain contractual performance through peak FIFA timelines.
 Recovered QAR 100M via 78 change orders, securing an 80% approval rate through strategic variation
submissions, entitlement substantiation, and effective client engagement.
 Improved project profitability by 26%, identifying value engineering opportunities and restructuring
procurement to eliminate redundancies and reduce budget variance.
 Directed contractor claims strategy, including EoT, daywork, and quantum validation, preventing escalation of
commercial disputes and ensuring defensible entitlement positions.
 Managed tendering lifecycle from RFP issuance to award and contract execution, overseeing risk allocation and alignment with client governance frameworks.

Project 2: PPP Schools Project - Package 1 (QAR 680M)
Client: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) / Barwa Group
 Spearheaded commercial leadership on Qatar's first education PPP, driving lifecycle contract management
from feasibility through procurement in alignment with availability-based PPP standards.
 Reviewed and negotiated contractor entitlements, advising on concurrency and delay substantiation to
minimize exposure across multiple design-build entities.
 Developed and enforced PPP compliance models, including lifecycle risk transfer, concession KPIs, and
availability metrics ensuring alignment with public-sector delivery expectations.
 Supported legal and technical advisors in building the risk matrix, enabling balanced allocation under FIDIC
and local PPP frameworks.
 Streamlined financial operations, improving billing accuracy and revenue realization through tighter
coordination between contract terms and corporate financial controls.

Doha Metro Gold Line (Qatar Rail) - MEP Detailed Design | USD 3.0B
Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City (PWA) - Energy Centre Fit-Out | USD 220M
New Doha International Airport - EPC Works | USD 2.4B
New Doha Port - Detailed Design | USD 7.4B
Q-Chem Petrochemical Facilities (QP, QSGTL) | USD 40M+
 Led contract & commercial operations across portfolios exceeding USD 15B, covering FEED, EPC, and
infrastructure projects in transport, energy, and healthcare sectors across the GCC.
 Managed over USD 600M in procurement packages, including EPC, capital equipment, and service contracts
negotiated master agreements and high-value awards with Shell GTL and QP.
 Directed complex claims and variation strategy, recovering over USD 30M through quantum evaluation, EoT
claims, and final account settlements with government and private clients.
 Drafted and negotiated major contract types, including EPCM frameworks, multi-year O&M agreements, and
T&M contracts, ensuring optimal risk allocation and compliance with client mandates.
 Led strategic close-out and claims resolution for multi-billion-dollar programs, including final negotiations
with ministries and steering committees on large infrastructure and industrial scopes.

Doha Metro Gold Line - MEP/Systems Contracts | USD 3.0B
QEZ3 - Economic Zone Infrastructure (MANATEQ) | USD 3.2B
Lusail City Development (Packages CP07-CP08) | USD 45B

 Led claims and contractual governance across multiple infrastructure mega-projects (combined value
exceeding USD 50B), ensuring alignment with FIDIC conditions and program KPIs.
 Substantiated QAR 234M+ in contractor entitlements, including quantum claims, EoT applications, and
prolongation costs leveraged forensic TIA methodologies and actual cost tracking.
 Directed scope change analysis for Engineer's Instructions, validating cost and schedule impacts and drafting
defensible Variation Orders (VOs) and Work Orders (WOs).
 Negotiated high-value contract amendments (CASAs) and claims correspondence with clients, delegated
engineers, and contractors to expedite settlements and preserve project momentum.
 Facilitated stakeholder workshops during tender package development, advising on contractor selection,
commercial risk allocation, and performance KPIs across key procurement phases.

Lusail City Development - Mega urban infrastructure program | USD 45B
Education City People Mover (LRT) - Siemens Avenio tram system | USD 412M
China Harbor Marinas Concept Study - Marine utilities | USD 160M

 Directed multi-disciplinary teams through design and execution phases across infrastructure, transit, and
urban development portfolios overseeing packages within programs exceeding USD 46B in value.
 Led scope, schedule, and budget development, aligning work breakdown structures (WBS), baseline schedules,
and cost controls with client objectives and Worley's WPMP protocols.
 Managed contract administration and change control, preparing and reviewing Contract Amendments, CASAs,
and Variation Orders tied to evolving technical scope and budget approvals.
 Drove stakeholder engagement through structured communication plans, issue escalation procedures, and
proactive resolution of interface conflicts with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
 Delivered key infrastructure packages on time and within budget, while embedding value engineering,
constructability reviews, and lifecycle optimization strategies to enhance cost-efficiency and risk posture.

Project: Qatari Emiri Naval Force Base (QENF) | USD 7.4B
 Led a multidisciplinary team of 10+ professionals (engineers and designers) in delivering detailed design across utility and marine infrastructure packages, meeting stringent defense and performance specifications.
 Engineered full wet utility systems, including potable, firefighting, seawater, cooling water, and oily water
networks applying U.S. DoD (MIL-HDBK-1005), NAVFAC, and UFC design codes to achieve military-grade
compliance.
 Optimized utility corridors to fit 11 underground networks (e.g., ELCT, TELE, ST, CW, PW) within constrained
marine geometries maximizing spatial efficiency across 12m-wide finger piers and submarine docks.
 Designed and implemented a non-potable seawater cooling system (40 m³/h) with intake/discharge marine
structures and isolation valves delivering shore-to-ship cooling aligned with UFC 3-230-19N.
 Resolved critical utility clashes and ensured constructability by integrating gravity systems, valve chambers,
and hydraulic modelling outputs into marine and harbor-side infrastructure supporting seamless handover to
naval end-users.

 Delivered full civil infrastructure design for CAD $280M+ in residential, industrial, and municipal projects,
including deep utilities, roadworks, stormwater systems, and force mains across Alberta and British Columbia.
 Engineered hydraulic models and stormwater systems for major landfill (BFI) and oil sands (ConocoPhillips
Long Lake) projects optimizing runoff control, sedimentation, and landfill grading to maximize capacity and
environmental compliance.
 Designed over 15 km of pressurized potable water and force main networks (PVC & HDPE), coordinating clashfree alignments, trenchless crossings, and integration with existing utilities under WD irrigation canals and highways.
 Produced complete DSSP packages for residential subdivisions and condominiums delivering site grading
models, reuse stormwater systems, and green roof-integrated drainage using SewerCAD, WaterCAD, and
AutoCAD Civil 3D.
 Resolved drainage and utility performance issues for 70+ townhomes, recommending practical retrofits (e.g.,
trench drains, geotextile insulation) that improved client asset value and reduced O&M costs.

Langdon West Development - Langdon, AB | CAD$ 6 million
Heaven Strathmore Subdivision - Strathmore, AB | CAD 12 million

 Managed full project lifecycle for CAD $18M+ in land development projects, from design through construction
administration, ensuring compliance with municipal standards for Langdon West and Heaven Strathmore
Subdivision.
 Prepared and issued tender packages (BOQs, cost estimates) and facilitated contractor pre-qualification and
bid evaluation, ensuring cost-effective and timely execution.
 Designed lot grading and drainage systems, implementing stormwater control solutions aligned with site specific objectives, facilitating smooth municipal acceptance.
 Coordinated with architects, planners, and utility providers to ensure accurate integration of site servicing
plans and design drawings, streamlining approvals and reducing design revisions.
 Supported municipal approval processes by submitting detailed DSSPs, stormwater management reports, and addressing technical queries during site meetings with engineers and clients.

High-Pressure Natural Gas lines (50Km) (GASCO) - US$ 312 million

 Conducted various inspection techniques (visual, ultrasonic, penetrant, eddy current) to ensure compliance
with GASCO standards for high-pressure natural gas pipelines (50 km, USD 312M).
 Maintained quality control documentation, including NCRs, calibration records, inspection logs, and QA
metrics, in strict adherence to GASCO's quality policies and ISO standards.
 Certified acceptance of piping systems through dimensional and materials inspection, contributing to project
quality assurance and compliance across all phases.
 Led root cause analyses and implemented quality improvement processes, enhancing operational efficiency
and reducing defects.
 Monitored subcontractor QA/QC performance, reviewed welding procedures (WPS/PQR), and ensured
traceability and compliance with industry standards.