Nasser  Al-Abdalkareem, Advisor to VP of shared services

Nasser Al-Abdalkareem

Advisor to VP of shared services

digital government Authority

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
24 years, 11 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 11 months

Advisor to VP of shared services at digital government Authority
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2021
Senior Projects Director at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2018 to September 2021
Head of Projects Monitoring & Control Department at AL-ARGAN Projects
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2017 to December 2018
Head of Quality control department at AL-ARGAN projects
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2017 to October 2017
Head of Project's Support at Al-Argan Projects
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2016 to March 2017

Responsible of the following:
- Project’s QA/QC
- Technical / engineering support
- Contractors pre-Qualification
- Permits Resolution
- Public relations

QA/QC Manager at Al-Argan Projects
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2014 to January 2016

• Develop, review and enforce project-specific QA/QC policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and systems.
• Build, engage manage and control QA/QC team, ensure effectiveness of QA/QC sytem through audits and inspections.
• Follow up timely closure of quality non conformaces, while providing advise on corrective & preventive actions.

General Manager at Al-Nafea Partitions
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2011 to May 2014

Managing all company's departments :
1- Sales.
2- Operations.
3- HR.
4- Purchasing.
5- Stores.
6- all other departments.

Technical Affairs Manager at Sports Clubs company ( Body Masters )
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2010 to December 2011

Duties “ As the owners representative” :
(In the Projects Department) : with a total cost of the projects (150, 000, 000 SR)
o Conducting need analyses of each branch of our sport clubs according to the site analyses and market studies.
o Design and redesigning of our sports clubs (Architecturally and interiorly).
o Reviewing all the architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical … etc drawings given to us by the designer or the consultant.
o Reviewing all the construction types to meet our needs of speed and quality.
o Following up the stages of the project one by one.
o Reviewing all the construction statement given by the contractors.
o Development of old clubs.
(In the Maintenance Department):
o Following up all the maintenance needed for the equipments the clubs day by day.
o Training the workers on all equipments up grades.
o Supervision on all the preventive maintenance time tables.
o Conducting massive studies on technologies to save power and electricity and water.

Project & Marketing Manager at Al-Fadda Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2007 to April 2010

Key Responsibilities:
• Articulated architectural vision, developed conceptual designs such as lighting, tiles, toilets or toilet accessories within the fixed design parameter for initial approval for clients and conducted final check of the approved designs.
• Designed marketing strategies for selling company products to the large as well as medium projects as well as participated in promoting Al-Fadda name in the market.
• Reviewed and assimilated information pertaining to market segmentation and penetration strategies, to augment market positioning of the product.
• Established product goals, forecasts and pricing, developed integrated product sales and development plans to enhance product penetration in markets.
• Oversaw the internal and external project management team, delegated work and monitored their work to assure timely completion of the projects within the scheduled deadline.
• Nurtured and maintained an efficient internal team with exceptional capabilities for undertaking major projects that led to reduction in the cost for outsourcing project.
• Researched the current market scenario, product performance and analyzed competitor’s behavior, evaluated market threats/opportunities and implemented suitable action to stay ahead of competitors.
• Solicited bids for various service contracts, selected appropriate vendors and monitored tendering work from offer to payment. Ensured presence during bid openings, executed technical and commercial negotiations.

Architectural Engineer at Al-Bawani contracting company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2006 to May 2007

 Designing and applying the safety requirements in the site.
 Coordinating all project aspects with the University of King Saud.

Project & Design Manager at AL-JUMAI’AH Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2005 to October 2006

Key Responsibilities:
• Designed and developed innovative group projects and implemented an integrated range of design models in consistent with overall goals and objectives of the business and investment requisitions.
• Provided technical expertise/guidance while preparing and designing the efficient data sets, layouts, work statements, Groups engineering working drawings as well as analyzed reviewed contractors quotations.
• Monitored and controlled the assigned project to meet best project objectives and adhere to project scope, time, cost and quality constraints.
• Submitted reports on project progress and other project specific information to the upper management for taking curative actions in case of variance.
• Oversaw the maintenance of all the group building as well as followed up with the internal/external design teams to adjust the project design as per requirements.
• Conducted regular site inspections and meetings for tracking and controlling project schedule to accomplish project completion within allocated time/budgets. Submitted reports to the General Manager and kept clients abreast of project progress.
• Supported Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer in the preparation of sub contract agreements for various projects and recruitment activities
• Directed all process and functions in coordination with construction managers, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and workforce.

Architectural Designer at IMAR Urban Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2004 to March 2005

 Coordinating the designing issues between IMAR and the German office.
 Meeting with the clients to have all the feedback of the project.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at King Faisal University
  • March 2004

Other Training and Conferences: • Engineering contract management • Six Sigma - Yellow Belt • Deal Carnegie training – strictly business • Project Manager Professional PMP • Linking Education & Training to the labor market • Practical skills of Modern Management • Mistakes of sales and marketing • Training at IGuzzini Factory • Training at FloorGres Factory • Training at Settecento Factory

Specialties & Skills

Change Management
Project Management
Operations Management
Construction Management
Design Management
Communication, Interpersonal, Team Building, Motivational Skills
Analytical Skills, Ability to Work under Pressure, Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
Construction Management, Site Coordination, Technical Architectural Drawings, Sketching,Model Making
IT Related Skills (Auto cad, photo shop,MS Office, Internet Application)
Project Management, Project Constructability Reviews, Cost Estimation, Architectural Designing
Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Client Relationship Management, Report Generation
Client & Supplier Contractual Negotiations, Project Profitability, Scheduling, Critical Path Mgmt
Project Planning, Consultancy, Project Buy-Out, Coordinating Various Departments & Technical Heads
Operations
change managment

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Italian
Beginner

Memberships

PMI (Project Management Institute)
  • Active
  • March 2009
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Active
  • March 2006
The Charitable Association for the Engineering Services
  • Active
  • March 2006
CIPM (International Academy of Project Management)
  • Life Member
  • February 2013
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Architect
  • April 2014
Association of change management - ACMP
  • Member
  • January 2019
PROSCI
  • Member
  • April 2019

Training and Certifications

PROSCI change practitioner (Certificate)
Valid Until:
January 2019
Finance For Non-Finance (Training)
Training Institute:
GBN Training Center & Income Outcome Business simulations
Date Attended:
January 2018
Duration:
15 hours
Body Language (Training)
Training Institute:
Genius Making center for training
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
10 hours
Engineering contract management (Training)
Training Institute:
Al-Mutamrat for Training and Management consulting
Date Attended:
December 2016
Duration:
18 hours
Financial intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Genius Making center for training
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
15 hours
PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
SAK
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
35 hours
Six Sigma - Yellow belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
basic's of computers and Basic language programming (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1989
certified international project manager ( CIPM ) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
building lighting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
Linking Education & Training to the labor market (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2009
Ceramic decoration and manufacturing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
building lighting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Mistakes of sales and marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Excellence in Leadership (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Practical skills of Modern Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2008
Contemporary patterns of leadership (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
Dale Carnegie training – strictly business (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
ceramic manufacturing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Project Manager Professional PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Thinking outside the box skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
Building self-confidence 2009 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2009

Hobbies

  • swimming
  • Movies
  • coffee