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SALMAN ALDAWOOD, Lead Project Cost Engineer

SALMAN ALDAWOOD

Lead Project Cost Engineer·JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd,

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 5 months

Lead Project Cost Engineer

December 2018 - Present

JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd,

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

December 2018 - Present

Optimize resource allocation by expertly managing Man-Hour (MH) expenditures and forecast
across multiple disciplines.
Carefully monitor Equipment & Material budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with
financial constraints.
Maintain strict adherence to financial guidelines and project timelines while overseeing
Construction budget.
Prepare comprehensive Change Orders with cross-functional information to ensure accuracy and
project scope alignment to reach +10% profit increase.
Articulate budget variations and corrective actions as the representative of the cost engineering
team in Monthly/quarterly Project Review Meetings with Management.
Foster collaborative project oversight by participating in Weekly Project Review Meetings with
Division Head and Department Managers.
Provide critical financial performance insights and aid strategic planning through the compilation of
Project Quarterly Profit/Loss Statements.
Conduct accurate preparation and review of Invoices, guaranteeing precise billing and financial
documentation.
Collaborate with Lead Engineers and Finance Team to prepare accurate Project Cashflow Status.
Coordinate seamlessly with clients/stakeholders to facilitate smooth project operations and
maintain strong professional relationships.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Senior Cost Engineer & Team Leader

March 2018 - November 2018

Mustang Al-Hejailan, Wood Group,

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

March 2018 - November 2018

Expertly maintain and monitor Clients Weekly Manpower Hours Consumption Report.
Develop and sustain comprehensive Cost, Revenue and Gross Margin reports in line with set KPIs
for Multi-Million USD Projects.
Ensure precise and accurate reporting of committed and expended costs in Monthly Financial
Statements.
Provide precise project completion fund forecasts, anticipating future financial requirements.
Carefully oversee project expenses, maintaining financial integrity for both billable and non-billable
items.
Oversee team workload and performance, ensuring optimal productivity. Continuously improve
reporting precision by refining team members calculation processes.
Offer strategic guidance on project cost and revenue assessments to enhance team decision
making. Actively participate in departmental efforts to streamline and improve financial processes.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Cost Engineer and Estimation Manager

August 2010 - March 2018

JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd,

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

August 2010 - March 2018

Successfully executed Open Book Estimation for KJO PME project as Estimation Manager,
optimizing cost efficiency in Saudi Arabia (2017-2018).
Pioneered cost management strategies for the Urea Formaldehyde (UF-85) Project with GPIC,
Bahrain (2017-2018).
Led the cost engineering initiatives for Joy Compressor PJ Replacement at BAPCO, Bahrain,
ensuring budget adherence (2016-2018).
Effectively supervised the cost control for Al Muajjiz Crude Oil Terminal Rehabilitation with Saudi
Aramco (2014-2017).
Directed comprehensive project controls for the Ras Tanura Retrofitting Works, focusing on critical
equipment replacement for Saudi Aramco (2013-2016).
Performed project control operations for SWGH A1, A2 & 7 Transfer Function and Cabling project,
enhancing efficiency at KJO
Collaborated with BAPCOs Project Control Manager to fortify project control measures
for RGDP project
Managed financial operations, including payment requests and expenditure monitoring, ensuring
fiscal accuracy.
Coordinated interdepartmental collaboration to define project deliverables and allocate resources
effectively.
As a Junior Project Engineer, contributed to the KJO WTF-3 project by meticulous tracking
of man-hours and costs (2009-2011).

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Project Control Engineer and Mechanical Engineer

August 2008 - August 2010

Mohammed Al-Mojil Group (MMG),

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2008 - August 2010

Worked on construction job card and progress tracking for the Turn Around Shutdown, cost
assessment study, field progress monitoring and reporting, and preparing the project monthly control
summary report.

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

CO-OP MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

July 2007 - January 2008

SAUDI ARAMCO

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

July 2007 - January 2008

Cooperative training program in The Maintenance Department, T&I Planning unit, in Ras Tanura Refinery. With the assistance of the T&I engineer, my role was the following

1- Initiating a Preliminary Scoop of Work for a plant shutdown.

2- Preparing the budget of the shutdown in terms of Man Power, Man hour, Equipment and total cost.

3- Conducting site visit for the preliminary planning phase.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Education

KFUPM

July 2024

July 2024

Bachelor's degree, INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 2.52 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.52 out of 4

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

June 2008

June 2008

Bachelor's degree, Systems Engineering

Saudi Arabia

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

March 2002

March 2002

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor degree in Systems Engineering,

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 2.52 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.52 out of 4

Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Hour
Expert
Hour
Expert
SAP
Beginner
SAP
Beginner
MS OFFICE
Intermediate
MS OFFICE
Intermediate
COST ENGINEERING
Expert
COST ENGINEERING
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
WORKFLOWS
Expert
WORKFLOWS
Expert
INVOICING
Intermediate
INVOICING
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK
Intermediate
HAZARD MITIGATION
Intermediate
HAZARD MITIGATION
Intermediate
PROJECT COLLABORATION
Intermediate
PROJECT COLLABORATION
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Expert
Hour
Expert
Hour
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
PMP certification Exam Prep course
Udemy
Nov 2024
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Hobbies and interests

Watching Movies