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Iham Razouk,  Project Manager

Iham Razouk

Project Manager·Powerchina

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 2 months

Project Manager

July 2012 - Present

Powerchina

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

July 2012 - Present

Responsibility for the cost, schedule, quality, risk management, engineering, construction, and start-up of power plant

- Manage other engineers and construction manager to ensure EPC construction adherence to standards, permit, performance, quality, and safety expectations

- Management and coordination of design and operational reviews and key approvals from internal stakeholders.

- Handle overall executions and management related Engineering design, construction, commission, and start-up of power plant.

- Manager EPC contractors and ensure adherence to EPC contract, owner specifications and regulatory requirements as well smooth integrations with project components

- Coordinate with multiple contractors at various stage of the project.

- Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables

- Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan

- Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met

- Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

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

Project Manager

January 2012 - Present

Power China SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Co

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - Present

Managed operations across multiple projects in power generation, desalination, and marine construction.
Led company formation processes, liaising with investment and trade ministries to ensure legal compliance.
Built strategic industry partnerships, expanding market channels and optimizing business growth.
Supervised bid management and procurement strategies to align with corporate goals.
Oversaw government permits and regulatory approvals for land and offshore projects.
Coordinated with military, coast guard, and municipality authorities to resolve regulatory issues.
Developed and implemented administrative policies and HSE procedures to enhance workplace efficiency.
Led the hiring and onboarding of foreign workers from India, the Philippines, Africa, Nepal, and Pakistan for maritime and industrial projects.
Negotiated and executed marine contracts, including vessel registration and compliance processes.
Improved project delivery times by 25% through implementation of streamlined project management processes.
Boosted company market presence by launching new strategic partnerships, increasing client base by 20%.
Managed $650 million investment in Saudi Arabia’s seawater reverse osmosis desalination project.
Negotiated contracts and led risk assessment strategies to mitigate financial and operational challenges.
Facilitated PFMC reporting and ensured timely project execution.
Liaised with customs departments in KSA, Bahrain, and UAE for importing marine drilling vessels and tugboats.
Developed commercial strategies to reduce project costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
Reduced project downtime by 15% by instituting an early warning system for risk management and project deviations.
Boosted overall plant efficiency by 25% through streamlined operations and optimized resource allocation strategies.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Business Development Manager

June 2008 - May 2026

Gulf Saudi Arabia Construction Company

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

June 2008 - May 2026

Spearheaded market expansion strategies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and



Qatar.
Established key industry partnerships and strengthened company
presence in the energy and marine sectors.
Developed and maintained KPIs for strategic growth.
Improved annual revenue by 30% by restructuring client acquisition
strategies.
Communicate the value of new products to the sales team and develop
sales tools that facilitate the selling process.
Drove a 25% reduction in project costs by implementing efficient
procurement strategies.
Elevated market share by 15% by spearheading innovative contract
negotiation tactics.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Operations Manager

December 2017 - February 2024

Powerchina

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

December 2017 - February 2024

Managed operations across multiple projects in power generation,
desalination, and marine construction.
- Led company formation processes, liaising with investment and trade
ministries to ensure legal compliance.
- Built strategic industry partnerships, expanding market channels and
optimizing business growth.
- Supervised bid management and procurement strategies to align with
corporate goals.
- Oversaw government permits and regulatory approvals for land and
offshore projects.
- Coordinated with military, coast guard, and municipality authorities to
resolve regulatory issues.
- Developed and implemented administrative policies and HSE
procedures to enhance workplace efficiency.
- Led the hiring and onboarding of foreign workers from India, the
Philippines, Africa, Nepal, and Pakistan for maritime and industrial
projects.
- Negotiated and executed marine contracts, including vessel registration
and compliance processes.
- Improved project delivery times by 25% through implementation of
streamlined project management processes.
- Boosted company market presence by launching new strategic
partnerships, increasing client base by 20%.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Construction and Building

Director of Administration-And Commercial Incharge

September 2015 - December 2017

powerChina

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

September 2015 - December 2017

Ensure that all employees are maintaining the proper operational standards and
procedures for the marina

Responsible for hiring individuals, as the need arises, to assist in operation of
the marina, as well as new staff orientation and training done in compliance to
the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Township policies and procedures

Negotiates directly with the client when project needs to exceed scope, schedule or budget

Translate all foreign marine contracts into Arabic and submit them toSaudi government agencies to issue marine licenses and inform theproject manager of them in detail

develop and implement policies that improve efficiency, foster innovation, and anticipate future challenges

guide the organization through transitions, such as adopting new policies, restructuring teams, or integrating new technologies.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Construction and Building

Administration Manager

July 2012 - September 2015

powerChina

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

July 2012 - September 2015

Oversaw all administrative functions and HR duties. I implemented international standards to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards

Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of
quality and service within budgetary requirements

Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising
ways to streamline processes

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Construction and Building

Outlet & Catering Supervisor

January 2004 - January 2008

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2004 - January 2008

Managed operations for staff restaurants and catering services.

Developed supplier relationships to maintain high-quality food
standards.
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food services.
Increased catering revenue by 15% annually through strategic menu
diversification and upselling initiatives.
Responsible for ensuring spend per head is increased year on year,
without jeopardizing guest satisfaction and quality.
Manage the incentive scheme, allocating and verifying spending and
assisting in report analysis on stock and sales, highlighting and acting
on any anomalies.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Education

University Of Ottawa

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, Project Management

Canada

University Of Aleppo

June 2004

June 2004

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Management

Syria

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

BBA

Skills

Project Work

Expert

Administrative

Expert

Project Bidding

Expert

Administration

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Procurement

Expert

bid

Expert

Communication

Expert

Operation

Expert

Materials

Expert

Project management

Expert

Microsoft

Expert

Purchasing

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Risk management

Expert

Administration

Expert

Management

Expert

Customer Service

Expert

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Intermediate

COMPOUND HANDLING

Intermediate

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Intermediate

ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Intermediate

LOBBYING

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

WATER PURIFICATION

Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
pmp
pmi
Mar 2025 - Mar 2028

Training
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Udemy

Hobbies and interests

reading