Mohamed Ismail Saad

SYSTRA ARABIA LTD./NES Global - Madinah, Saudi Arabia 2023 - Present
SYSTRA Arabia, Part of the SYSTRA group, is one of the worlds leading engineering and consulting groups specialized in public transport, mobility solutions, bridges, tunnels and urban infrastructure.
Senior Contracts Manager - Contracts Department at Project Management and Construction Management for Bus Rapid Transit Contract(PMCM BRT) in Al Madinah City at a total budget of 5.2B Riyals.
• Prepared and/or reviewed all client contracts, consultants/contractor’s contracts and amendments thereto.
• Administered the claims submitted against Madinah Development Authority by providing the contractual and legal analysis required along with the quantum analysis of such claims in liaison with the estimating/Planning department.
• Assisted other elements of the project on their administrative responsibilities for compliance with specific contractual requirements and in accordance with Saudi’s Government Tenders and Procurement Law.
• Administered the change orders issued by Madinah Development Authority to contractors, and Construction contractors.
• Carried out the pre-contract procurement transactions for all contracts including, but not limited to, solicitation of interest, preparing RFPs, evaluating the commercial proposals by bidders, and answering the bidders’ queries under Saudi Government Tenders and Procurement Law and under the Private Sector Participation Law and its Implementing Regulations as well.
• Responded to all queries from bidders in relation to the contract conditions.

Al City at a total budget of 5.2B
Riyals.
• Prepared and/or reviewed all client contracts, consultants/contractors contracts and amendments
thereto.
• Administered the claims submitted against Madinah Development Authority by providing the
contractual and legal analysis required along with the quantum analysis of such claims in liaison
with the estimating/Planning department.
• Assisted other elements of the project on their administrative responsibilities for compliance with
specific contractual requirements and in accordance with Saudis Government Tenders and
Procurement Law.
• Administered the change orders issued by Madinah Development Authority to contractors, and
Construction contractors.
• Carried out the pre-contract procurement transactions for all contracts including, but not limited to,
solicitation of interest, preparing RFPs, evaluating the commercial proposals by bidders, and
answering the bidders queries under Saudi Government Tenders and Procurement Law and under
the Private Sector Participation Law and its Implementing Regulations as well.
• Responded to all queries from bidders in relation to the contract conditions.

- Reviewing, developing, and enforcing administrative procedures for effective and economic performance within terms and conditions of the contract and policies approved.
- Preparing and/or reviewing all client contracts, consultants/contractor’s contracts and amendments thereto.
- Reviewing and commenting on contractual matters in all bid invitations being a key party to all meetings.
- Reviewing and interpreting contractual instruments and recommending the best route forward to the Resident Engineer.
- Providing assistance to department managers, avoiding adverse contractual issues and clarifying contractual provisions for operating departments and sections.
- Assisting other elements of the project on their administrative responsibilities for compliance with specific contractual requirements.
- Administers assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
- Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
- Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions
- Assists in the preparation the periodic status reports for management.

contract for Stormwater drainage system for Jeddah City Project a total budget of 11.8B Riyals.
• Prepared and/or reviewed all client contracts, consultants/contractors contracts and amendments
thereto.

Senior Contracts Administrator:
Riyadh Metro Project (RMP- LINE 2) 40.0BSAR and;
-Administers assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
-Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters.
-Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
-Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
- Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions
- Assists in the preparation the periodic status reports for management.

at Riyadh Metro Project (RMP- LINE 1 & 2) at a total budget of
40.0B Riyals.
• Administered the Sub-Contractors claims and changes in Riyadh Metro Project (Line1-Surface
Stations packages), and provided the project management with the required legal and contractual
advice in relation thereto.
• Responsible for the entire cost administration of the preliminaries works of the contract including
price evaluation, quantities evaluation, inspection of installed works.
• Involved in the cost control and monitoring process of the entire Subcontracts.
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and
obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration.

• Expert in drafting subcontracts, Contracts agreements and purchase orders and its particular conditions in accordance with the type of the scope of work.
• Expert in making an initial assessment of the submitted claims from the subcontractors based on its merit and the conditions of contract.
• Expert in evaluating and drafting Claims, along with its cost and time impact, preparing/reviewing the required supporting documents, the build-up rates, negotiation with both the subcontractors and client.
• Review of all ongoing contracts - highlight key points and produce detailed reports on the Contract, Scope of Works, Responsibilities, Plans and Drawings, Bill of Quantity, Payment Terms, and Submission Requirements (Insurances, Bonds, etc.).
• Apprise management and provide information on contractual/commercial matters.
• Well versed in all pre- and post-contracts contractual and quantity surveying activities, including the preparation of Contractors application for payments and claims, preparation of technical reports on trades/quantities and works progress, and preparation of cost impacts of proposed work variations.
• Check, verify and maintain record of built/site measurements and quantification in co-ordination with project quantities surveyors team.
• Negotiation with the Consultants and sub-contractors on additional and omissions agreement of the same with PD& commercial department.
• Close involvement in any changes discussed or implemented.
• Ensures the commercial and contractual provisions of assigned Sub-contracts are interpreted and implemented correctly.
• Responsible for driving the negotiation and contractual aspects with the consultants/Clients.
• Overseeing legal and commercial governance for exploration agreements.

Rail Project (HHR-Jeddah Station) 2.9BSAR King Abdullah University for Science & Technology Project (KAUST), (KSA)
12B SAR
• Administered subcontract agreements with an overall value of US $600 M; oversaw claim analysis,
variation orders and contractual correspondence
• Supported the projects with a valuation in excess of US $1B; administered the main contract
variations with a total value of US $50M.
• Strictly ensured adherence to contract requirements; recommended resolutions to contractual
disputes; assessed completed works by the subcontractor; and arranged payments
• Liaise with Consultants/Clients on proposed modifications and evaluation of associated cost
impacts. Monitoring the main back to back Subcontractors as regards their claims and the change
orders.

Development of King Abdul-Aziz Endowment Project, MAKKAH AL MOKARRAMH
The Extension of the Massaa for the holly Masjed in, MAKKAH AL MOKARRAM
The Extension and the maintenance of the Al Hajj Terminal-Jeddah
Preparing Sub-Contractor Agreements with different Sub-Contractors based on FIDIC
Responsible for Review, finalize sub-contractors claims,
Administer contracts with vendors and sub-contractors in reference to schedule, contractual terms and
Conditions, variations, and claims Prepare, send, and follow up inquiry for quotations with concerned parties.
Obtain samples and /or catalogues from pricing supplier/sub-contractors and evaluate along with T.O.
Receive, Review quotations to ensure acceptable pricing, technically and monetarily
Study, comprise the Quotations.
Negotiated with the company which submits best offers to get discount and final prices
Preparing comparison sheets for different civil and architectural items based on Sub-contractors/suppliers rates versus budget rates and in accordance with project requirements and specifications
Preparing purchase orders Sub-contracts for both local and imported materials as well as reviewing and controlling shipping documents for imported materials
Preparing Sub-contracts for the works to be executed
Following up sub contractors and ensuring that sub contract works are being carried out on site according to the sub contract conditions
Site store management: ensuring materials are delivered and issued from site store according to the site requirements
Involved in recording different variation orders issued by the consultant and assessing the value of money associated with each variation order

King Abdul-Aziz Endowment Project, MAKKAH
and; The Extension of the Massaa for the holly Masjed in, MAKKAH, and The Extension and the
maintenance of the Al Hajj Terminal-Jeddah
• Developed and implemented innovative contracting solutions in close collaboration with senior
executive leadership and employer representatives.

Responsible for measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and
Evaluation of variations and assesses the contractor claims
Follow-up with Clients on proposed modifications and evaluation of associated cost impacts
Monitoring main Contractors’ performance, quality control of executed works, delays analysis,
Resolving site technical problems, and review and coordination of shop drawings
Establishing finishing plans based on approved budget and handing over dates for different units

Prepares necessary correspondence in respect of financial issues after consultation
Studies the financial impact of prospective change orders prior to their initiation
Studies the changes in contract Price resulting from change orders and actual executed quantities

• Supported major residential and non-residential projects in in Smart Village Projects with a total
value of US $150M; key player in drafting the organizations contractual procedures.
• Prepared and drafted prequalification documents, Requests for Proposals, tender documents, and
agreements for local and international contractors.
• Evaluated each phases of contracting operations and provided recommendations for improvements
in procedures, products, and equipment.
• Monitoring Main Contractors performance, quality control of executed works, delays analysis
• Studies the financial impact of prospective change orders prior to their initiation
• Studies the changes in contract Price resulting from change orders and actual executed quantities

• Managed all contract changes in excess of US $50M; administered clients contractor contracts
including IT and FF&E with an overall valuation of US $15M.
• Drove negotiations on variations prices with the Contractor for cost savings of US $10M+.
• Responsible for monitoring main Contractors performance, quality control of executed works,
delays analysis, with an overall cost of US $250M
• Resolving site technical problems, and review and coordination of shop drawings
• Follow-up with Clients on proposed modifications - and evaluation of associated cost impacts
• Establishing finishing plans based on approved budget and handing over dates for different units

Supervised Responsible for Beni Abed, Seif ELnasr, ELshekhabada School
RC works, water and sanitary drainage networks, all internal and external finishes
Prepared quantity survey works
Responsible for monitoring main Contractors’ performance, quality control of executed works, delays analysis,
Resolving site technical problems, and review and coordination of shop drawings
Follow-up with Clients on proposed modifications - and evaluation of associated cost impacts
Establishing finishing plans based on approved budget and handing over dates for different units
Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and evaluation of variations and Contractors claims

Responsible for Supervision and monitoring of main Contractors’ work progress and resolving site technical problems
Follow-up with Clients/Consultants on proposed modifications - and evaluation of associated cost impacts
Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and evaluation of variations and Contractors claims
Preparation of subcontractors’ technical evaluation reports, and monthly billings for submission to the Client
Providing technical advice on variation orders and claims’ evaluation

Surveyor/Contracts
• Supported the Quena Newsprint Paper Project, Quena with an overall budget of US $50M;
managed sub-contract agreements with an overall cost of US $21M.
• Prepared purchase orders in excess of US $5M for local and overseas suppliers based on the
approved procurement delivery schedule.
• Aggressive management of the supplier/subcontractor selection process directly resulted in cost
savings of US $2M+.
• Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and
evaluation of variations and Contractors claims.
• Providing technical advice on variation orders and claims evaluation

Responsible for Supervision and monitoring of main Contractors’ work progress in Reception, Restaurant, A, B, C Building Reservoirs, Sewer Lines, Swimming Pool and Landscape of Village and resolving site technical problems
Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and evaluation of variations and Contractors claims
Preparation of subcontractors’ technical evaluation reports, and monthly billings

• Responsible for Supervision and monitoring of main Contractors work progress in Queensharm
Village/Five Stars/Sharm El Sheikh City at overall cost US $22M
• Monitored project progress and budget vs. baseline schedules and baseline budget; assured the
quality of project deliverables prior to submission to clients.

The project consists of 24 Building Five Floors (28 MILLION L.E) with different Residential and administration buildings, landscaping works, service building, underground water tank, and fences. All buildings are equipped with high quality finishes. Responsible for:
Supervision and monitoring of main Contractors’ work progress on sites and resolving site technical problems
Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and evaluation of variations and Contractors claims
Preparation of the main contractors’ technical evaluation reports, and monthly billings
Providing technical advice on variation orders and claims’ evaluation

• Supervision and monitoring of main Contractors work progress on sites and resolving site
technical problems.
• Measuring quantities on site, preparation of interim and final payment certificates, and evaluation
of variations and Contractors claims.