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Waleed Abdelaati, contract engineer

Waleed Abdelaati

contract engineer·Dar Al Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 0 months

contract engineer

February 2026 - Present

Dar Al Riyadh

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2026 - Present

Review and assess Variation Orders for O&M projects under Jeddah Municipality (cost & time impact).
Analyze contract documents to ensure compliance and proper contract administration.
Evaluate claims and provide contractual advice.
Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
Review payment certificates and variation-related costs

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Senior Contracts Engineer

February 2026 - Present

Jeddah Municipality Operation and Maintenance Project

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2026 - Present

Administered and managed maintenance contracts in compliance with contract terms, conditions, and FIDIC
requirements.
Reviewed and managed claims, variations, Engineers Instructions, and contractual notices.
Provided contractual advice to Engineering and Project teams on risk, compliance, and dispute avoidance.
Coordinated with Clients, Consultants, and Contractors on all contractual and commercial matters.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Engineering

Contracts Manager

January 2017 - Present

Taif University(TU-TST)

Altaif, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - Present

Ensured thorough implementation and maintenance of contract document
requirements throughout the contract term.
Administered and reviewed contractual notices of claims while delivering
contractual advice to the Engineering team regarding Construction
Contract administration.
Interacted closely with Client representatives, Project Management
Consultants, and relevant Contractors on all contractual matters.
Assisted in formulating commercial terms for design engineering and
construction services, securing approval from the Project team.
Compiled correspondence and meticulously maintained records essential
for the effective administration of all contractual affairs.
Facilitated the preparation of contract changes and generated relevant
variation orders.
Orchestrated contract close-out procedures to guarantee compliance with
all contract terms and conditions prior to final payment to the Contractor.
Implemented and enforced all necessary contractual procedures.
Supported the review of Contractors claims in alignment with the
Conditions of the Contract, ensuring the protection of the Clients interests.
Verified that all warranties, bonds, insurance guarantees, and other
necessary documents were current and adhered to Contract stipulations,
complying with Client requirements.
Collaborated with the Estimation and Project Control teams on the
contractual implications of change orders.
Accountable for preparing and maintaining the Engineers Instructions,
Variation Orders, and Claim Logs.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Management

Contracts Manager

January 2017 - January 2026

Taif University (TU-TST)

Altaif, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - January 2026

Administered and managed construction contracts in compliance with contract terms, conditions, and FIDIC
requirements.
Reviewed and managed claims, variations, Engineers Instructions, and contractual notices.
Provided contractual advice to Engineering and Project teams on risk, compliance, and dispute avoidance.
Coordinated with Clients, Consultants, and Contractors on all contractual and commercial matters.
Prepared variation orders, claim logs, and supported contract amendments and close-out procedures.
Verified compliance of bonds, warranties, insurance, and contractual securities.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Management

Senior Contracts Specialist, Saudi

February 2010 - December 2016

Alwathna Enterprises

Doha, Qatar

February 2010 - December 2016

Prepared, managed, and provided advisory support to Engineering and
Construction Managers on contractual obligations.
Reviewed claims with time impacts submitted by contractors, reporting
assessments to the project manager.
Drafted Expert Reports for proceedings in the Litigation/Arbitration
process.
Examined field design changes and assessed time impacts.
Participated in resolving outstanding contractual issues, conducting regular
site visits to ensure work progress aligned with approved schedules, and
reporting deficiencies as necessary to the project manager.
Compiled and presented Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports and
Monthly Executive Presentations.
Engaged in the preparation process for the projects final acceptance and
takeover.
Reviewed and assessed Monthly invoices, variation requests, and claims
submitted by contractors, advising the employer and directors on these
matters.
Evaluated commissioning plans from contractors to ensure compliance
with approved construction schedules.
Scrutinized all consultants correspondence and weekly reports to evaluate
their effectiveness in managing CDP projects.
Counselled the project manager and project director on the implications of
initiating change requests.
Conducted regular contractor meetings to evaluate progress, address
issues, and discuss required changes.
Established clear lines of authority and communication, specifying
individuals for direct interaction with contractors.
Organised control of correspondence, data, and reports.
Identified potential problems and devised solutions.

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

Senior Contracts Specialist

February 2010 - December 2016

Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company (Khatib & Alami)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

February 2010 - December 2016

Managed and administered engineering and construction contracts, advising project teams on contractual
obligations.
Conducted site visits to monitor progress against approved schedules.
Prepared weekly and monthly progress and executive reports.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Contracts Engineer

October 2008 - February 2010

Alwathna Enterprises

Doha, Qatar

October 2008 - February 2010

Drafted, reviewed, and administered project contracts and contractual correspondence.
Managed claims, dispute resolution activities, and negotiated contractual issues.
Prepared periodic progress reports and contract performance analyses.
Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and procurement requirements.
Supported preliminary and final handover, including defects liability period.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Contracts Engineer

December 2006 - October 2008

Hamza Associates Engineering Consultants

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

December 2006 - October 2008

Prepared, managed, and provided advice to Engineering and Construction
Managers regarding contractual obligations.
Reviewed claims involving time impacts submitted by contractors and
reported assessments to the project manager.
Engaged in resolving all outstanding contractual issues, conducting regular
site visits to confirm that on-site work progress conformed to approved
schedules and major milestones met, reporting deficiencies as needed to
the project manager.
Compiled Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports and Monthly Executive
Presentations.
Participated in preparing the projects final acceptance and takeover.
Reviewed and verified Monthly invoices, variation requests, and claims
submitted by contractors, advising the employer and directors on these
matters.
Conducted regular meetings with contractors to monitor progress, discuss
issues, and consider necessary changes.
Established protocol for managing correspondence, data, and reports.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

Contracts Engineer

December 2006 - October 2008

Hamza Associates Engineering Consultants

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

December 2006 - October 2008

Administered construction contracts and advised project teams on contractual matters.
Reviewed claims, variations, and contractor invoices.
Monitored site progress and compliance with approved schedules.
Prepared progress reports and supported final project handover.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

CIVIL Project Engineer

July 2003 - December 2006

MOSAHMAT AL BEHERA COMPANY

Aswan, Egypt

July 2003 - December 2006

Conducted quantity surveying for all project components, calculating civil
works items.
Executed civil work, prepared payment certificates, and processed
necessary documentation.
Assisted in identifying client requirements and performed feasibility studies.
Compiled subcontractor bills and facilitated payments.
Drafted tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
Prepared monthly progress reports detailing project advancements.
Analysed specification drawings and bills of quantities.
Calculated quantities from project initiation to completion.
Developed and assessed cost estimates for tenders.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Project Engineer

July 2003 - December 2006

Mosahmat Al Behera Company

Aswan, Egypt

July 2003 - December 2006

Performed quantity surveying, cost estimation, and BOQ preparation.
Executed civil work and prepared payment certificates.
Drafted tender documents and contracts.
Prepared monthly progress and cost reports.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

Aswan University

June 2003

June 2003

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Egypt

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

Civil Engineer

Aswan University

January 2003

January 2003

Bachelor's degree, civil engineering

Egypt

Skills

Management

Expert

Preparation

Expert

Contracts

Expert

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

BUDGETING

Intermediate

CONTRACT ANALYSIS

Intermediate

CONTRACT DRAFTING

Intermediate

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Intermediate

DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

PRODUCT DESIGN

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Administration

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Quantity Surveying

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Legal Advice

Intermediate

Customer Service

Expert

Sales

Intermediate

CLAIMS AND LITIGATION MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COMPLIANCE REPORTING

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Intermediate

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

Intermediate

RISK MITIGATION

Intermediate

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
FCCM
FIDIC
Jun 2026
Writing Technical Reports on Engineering Disputes for Judicial Authorities
FIDIC Module 1 – Practical Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contracts
Contracts Administration in Construction Industry (Pre-Award
Certified Contracts Manager – Exam Preparation | 40 Training
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Fidic Certified Contract Manager (FFCM)
Writing Technical Reports on Engineering Disputes for Judicial Authorities Training Course
FIDIC Module 1 - Practical Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contracts
FIDIC Conditions
Certified Contracts Manager - Exam Preparation
PMP

Hobbies and interests

sporting