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Rayan Bahwal, Lead Engineer and Deputy Project Manager - PMO for MOF

Rayan Bahwal

Lead Engineer and Deputy Project Manager - PMO for MOF·Khatib & Alami (Ministry of Finance Projects - The Project of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques)

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 7 months

Lead Engineer and Deputy Project Manager - PMO for MOF

November 2023 - Present

Khatib & Alami (Ministry of Finance Projects - The Project of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques)

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

November 2023 - Present

As Deputy Project Manager:
• Assign tasks, lead the team, and ensure communication among stakeholders.
• Track progress, review plans, and provide regular updates.
• Address obstacles and make decisions to keep the project on track.
• Improve project management processes and mentor team members.
• Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure project success.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals.
As Lead Engineer:
• Lead the engineering team in implementing comprehensive project plans aligned with client requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational objectives, ensure precise execution of plans, coordinating with stakeholders and subcontractors to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Preparing partial handover strategic plan with the top management to ensure ease and smooth delivery to the end-user.
• Played a pivotal role in the handover phase of the Zamzam system development project by making the necessary coordination and providing operational solutions that significantly contributed to the project delivery process to the end-user.
• I have been nominated to attend factory tests for equipment in several countries, such as Germany and the United States.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Client Advisor

March 2024 - July 2024

Benchmark

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2024 - July 2024

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality through value engineering and efficient procurement practices.
• Monitor project progress and address potential delays promptly to keep the project on schedule and within defined scope.
• Ensure high-quality standards by conducting regular inspections, quality audits, and enforcing best practices.
• Maintain clear communication with the client to ensure the project aligns with their vision, requirements, and expectations.
• Organize and attend regular meetings with all contractors and the client to review progress, discuss issues, and plan upcoming activities for effective project management.
• Proactively seek and recommend alternative solutions for site works and materials to provide cost savings, improve quality, and expedite construction.
• Oversee testing procedures and develop a maintenance plan to ensure long-term performance and protection of the client’s investment.

Company industry:
Events Management
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

O & M Supervisor and Deputy Station Manager

March 2022 - October 2023

Adif - KSA (Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) Project – Jeddah Station)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2022 - October 2023

As Deputy Station Manager:
• Coordinating with all relevant stakeholders, internal parties such as employees and other departments, as well as external parties like suppliers, customers, and local authorities.
• Handling legal and administrative procedures to obtain the necessary permits from local authorities and relevant parties to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the availability of all necessary resources and facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Reviewing performance reports of station equipment to ensure they are functioning properly and safely, and the readiness of safety equipment for emergencies and evacuations.
As O & M Supervisor:
• Supervised all subcontractors in charge of soft and hard services at the station.
• Verified as-built drawings with the site to ensure proper availability of electromechanical sources.
• Monitored all station assets during DNP/DLP period and generated defect reports for quality control purposes.
• Reported equipment failures or passenger-related emergencies to the Operations & Control Center (OCC) using incident reports to ensure optimal safety measures.
• Served as a liaison to close station snag lists with the construction contractor.
• Provided daily and monthly maintenance status updates for all station assets to ensure proper functionality and maintain workflow.
• Documented all forms, plans, and processes in the station cloud for future reference during project handover phase.
• Discovered and solved the issue of the water tanks' capacity, increasing each tank's water capacity by 10% by implementing the corrective action to comply with project specifications and design drawings.
• Authorized person accreditation for power shutdown.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Core Team

September 2021 - February 2022

Dar Al-Handasah (The Project of The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques for Mataf Extension)

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

September 2021 - February 2022

• Collaborated with the testing and commissioning team to develop a submission plan that included partial handovers and segmented delivery, allowing the contractor to stay on track and meet project deadlines.
• Facilitated regular meetings with all parties to brainstorm innovative approaches, resulting a reduction of project duration, remove roadblocks, increase in process efficiency.
• Conducted weekly site visits to monitor project implementation, anticipate challenges, and take appropriate action to avoid disruption.
• Improved the delivery process by preparing a new delivery plan that reduced delivery time and increased customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer

May 2021 - August 2021

Dar Al-Handasah (Saudi Aramco GESi Projects)

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

May 2021 - August 2021

• Conducted thorough inspections of all ARAMCO buildings and their design drawings to ensure compliance with authorized criteria and adherence to applicable codes and standards for renovations.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive renovation plan, resulting increase in building energy efficiency and reduction in maintenance costs.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections, ensuring that all documentation was up-to-date and in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer

March 2017 - May 2021

Dar Al-Handasah (C.P. MBS Villa Renovation at Al-Salam Palace | HHR Project | KAIA Tunnel Project)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2017 - May 2021

• Reviewed project specifications, material and technical submittals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to ensure the accuracy of project items.
• Implemented the project's quality, conformity, and receiving policies and processes to guarantee compliance with standards.
• Verified monthly payment clearances by comparing them to progress, ensuring that all payments were subject to the necessary quality and relevant execution.
• Contributed to project handover activities such as testing and commissioning mechanical installations and equipment, trial demonstration testing, and project closure, ensuring successful project completion and handover.
• Participated in the investigation of the Jeddah station fire by gathering all documents, identifying safety and data requirements, and confirming compliance with related standards and specifications.
• Advised and mentored several mechanical students throughout their training program, resulting increase in their understanding of relevant operations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Project Mechanical Engineer

January 2012 - March 2017

Dar Al-Handasah (Haramain High-Speed Rail (HHR) Project | (KAIAD) Project)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - March 2017

• Conducted thorough inspections of the contractor's work to ensure compliance with agreed-upon codes and recognized standards, resulting in reduction of rework.
• Maintained project quality by detecting and documenting unauthorized material use, as well as submitting a non-conformance report (NCR), resulting in decrease of quality issues.
• Modified and enhanced existing inspection procedure after discovering incorrect techniques was being used, and proposed corrections to meet standards, resulting in reduction of rework.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

November 2010 - January 2012

Schindler Olayan Elevator Co. LTD.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2010 - January 2012

• Conducted thorough elevator inspections to identify quality and safety issues, resulting reduction in elevator downtime and increase in passenger safety.
• Led a team of 5 during QA/QC audits, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards and significantly improving their abilities and audit dependability.
• Certified in solenoid brake system for geared machines.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

University Of Business And Technology (UBT)

April 2023

April 2023

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 5 out of 5

GPA (point): 5 out of 5

Umm-Al-Qura University

July 2010

July 2010

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 1.61 out of 4

GPA (point): 1.61 out of 4

Skills

Spare Parts
Expert
Spare Parts
Expert
QIP
Expert
QIP
Expert
Preventive Maintenance
Expert
Preventive Maintenance
Expert
Firefighting
Expert
Firefighting
Expert
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert
AutoCAD
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
Computers and Microsoft Office
Expert
Computers and Microsoft Office
Expert
Time Management
Intermediate
Time Management
Intermediate
Ability to Leadership
Expert
Ability to Leadership
Expert
Manage Team Work
Expert
Manage Team Work
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Risk Management
Intermediate
Risk Management
Intermediate
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Expert
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Expert
Spare Parts
Expert
Spare Parts
Expert
QIP
Expert
QIP
Expert
Preventive Maintenance
Expert
Preventive Maintenance
Expert
Firefighting
Expert
Firefighting
Expert
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

Professional Engineer

January 2010

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Mechanical Engineer

January 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
P3O® Foundation Certificate in Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices
Apr 2021 - Jun 2026
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Sep 2020 - Sep 2026
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Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
Nov 2020 - Nov 2026
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Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Level 2 Award in Environmental Sustainability

Hobbies and interests

Swimming, Football, Cars & Motorcycle Shows