Bassam  AL Hussein, Senior Project Engineer – PMO

Bassam AL Hussein

Senior Project Engineer – PMO

Thrust boring Construction Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
21 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months

Senior Project Engineer – PMO at Thrust boring Construction Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since July 2018

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management teams.
• Monitor progress of ongoing drilling projects including micro tunneling (MT) and horizontal direction drilling (HDD) based on key performance indicators (KPI.
• Ensure completion of the projects on time, cost and quality meeting all scope requirements.
• Identify variances and carry out cost analysis and cost control to ensure adherence to budget.
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and ensuring that the work carried out is in accordance to the schedule and making necessary changes in coordination with PM.

Consultant Project Manager at Al-Amro Consulting Engineers
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2018 to July 2018

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervised the project for installation of connections in Riyadh for reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation applications.
• Managed day-to-day work on projects in construction phases; coordinate and make recommendations regarding status of work.
• Advised and provided feedback on the development of construction procurement documents, including plans, construction phase consulting services, and other related responsibilities.
• Reviewed and monitored project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget.

Real Estate Development Engineer at Emirates Gate for Engineering Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • September 2016 to October 2017

Key Responsibilities:
• Reviewed of civil engineering and architectural plans in collaboration with the staff, consultants to manage and complete the design and city approval process.
• Communicated with the consultant team, including land planners, engineers, architects, utility companies and other third party consultants, as well as the construction team.
• Drove the development process by updating schedules, budgets, timelines, financial information, projections and closings as necessary.
• Ensured the completion of tasks within acceptable time frames through the preparation, review and management of schedules by coordinating and managing participants.

Project Manager at Al-Jazea Trading and Contracting Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2013 to August 2016

Project:
• Construction of Water Transmission facilities for water from dams - Heli, Yabeh, Al-Layth and Ibn Sa’ad - to the Shuaiba power station Project Value: SAR 100 million

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed and supervised overall project activities ensuring on time completion of project packages on time, within budget meeting scope, quality and safety objectives.
• Led the formulation, implementation, review and updating of all project plans and schedules aligned to contractual milestones and budgets.
• Planned and mobilized all project resources including manpower, equipment and materials and monitored on time availability and optimum utilization at project sites.
• Monitored and ensured that all works related to the project complied with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality plans and HSE plans.
• Conducted regular reviews of project progress in coordination with company departments, client and consultants ensuring resolution of issues and bottlenecks affecting achievement of progress milestones.
• Collaborated with contract management and finance teams in ensuring processing and settlement of all billing and invoicing as well as variations and claims.
• Monitored staff deployed at the site and ensured adherence to all company policies, procedures and applicable statutory requirements.

Project Manager at Fahad Al Hammadi & Sons Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2007 to September 2013

Projects:
• Al Kharama-Reneh water carrier line project Contract Number 4 executed jointly with Al Jazea Trading and Contracting Co Project Value: SAR 100 million Duration: January 2011 - September 2013
• Water networks and household connections project in northern villages in Al Ahsa Project Value: SAR 68 million Duration: May 2010 - September 2011
• Main water line comprising of 1400 mm diameter pipeline from Wissah Field to Jabal Abu Ghunaima in Al Ahsa Project Value: SAR 100 million Duration: January 2008 - January 2010
• Upgrading of main water networks in Hofuf, Al-Mubarraz and Abqaiq Project Value: SAR 10 million Duration: April 2007 - January 2008

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed several water networks projects in the Eastern Region of KSA involving construction of water transmission and distribution pipelines and household connections as per scope of work of assigned projects.
• Led and coordinated planning, scheduling, resource mobilization, execution of planned jobs, quality control and budget administration across all stages of the project.
• Supervised all works at project sites ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality plans and HSE plans.
• Conducted scheduled project review meetings with company departments and participated in meetings with client and consultants to resolve issues and achieve project milestones.
• Monitored and evaluated progress against baseline schedules, assessed variances and implemented effective corrective action plans.
• Supported contract management and finance teams in on time and accurate invoicing and processing and settlement of variances and claims.
• Evaluated progress and produced reports for the management highlighting achievements as well as opportunities and areas of concern.

Water Studies Engineer at General Company for Water Studies
  • Syria - Aleppo
  • November 2002 to January 2007

Key Responsibilities:
• Participated in studies for design of water supply, irrigation and drainage projects as well as major water transport, pumping, purification and treatment projects in Syria
• Involved in development, analysis and assessment of water supply and sewerage system network performance using analysis tools and key performance indicators.
• Liaised with internal and external clients on issues pertaining to development impact on existing water supply and sewerage infrastructure.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Aleppo – Syria, Aleppo
  • September 2002

Specialties & Skills

Stakeholder Relations
Construction Management
Project Management
Infrastructure Projects
Civil Engineering
Documentation and Reporting, Stakeholder Relationships, Teamwork and Leadership
Tender Analysis and Bid Pricing, Budget and Cost Control, Contract Administration
Resources Management, Client/Consultant Coordination, Project Milestone Management
Project Management (PMO), Construction Management, Project Planning and Scheduling
Project Quality Management, Site Safety and Security, Project Performance Monitoring
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Competent in AutoCAD, Competent in STAAD.Pro

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Engineers Syndicate, Syria
  • Participating Member
  • September 2002
Saudi Council of Engineers, KSA
  • Professional Engineer
  • May 2009
Emirates Engineers Association, UAE
  • Participating Member
  • September 2014
(PMOC) Untill 08 JUNE 2022
  • Member
  • June 2018

Training and Certifications

MS project for Projects (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Earned Value Management (EVM) for Projects (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Project Management Office Certificate PMOC (Training)
Training Institute:
Advanced Project Portfolio Management and the PMO
Date Attended:
June 2018
PMO Certificate (Training)
Training Institute:
Professional Engineers
Date Attended:
June 2018
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (Training)
Training Institute:
Professional Engineers
Date Attended:
February 2018
Duration:
35 hours
Primavera Certificate (Training)
Training Institute:
Professional Engineers
Date Attended:
February 2018
Duration:
35 hours
Project Management Professional (PMP) Course (Training)
Training Institute:
SAC for Training and Consulting
Date Attended:
September 2010
Duration:
35 hours

Hobbies

  • Running and Swimming, Reading, Follow-Up to Scientific Conferences