Highlights:

Skills:Project Management, Project Scheduling, Project Budget, Project Control, LV Power Distribution, Electrical Design, ICT, IT, Network Infrastructure

Membership:Saudi Council of Engineers Membership # 285883

Certification:Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI # 3233633

Project Manager 05/2022 - current
China Communication Services, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Telecommunication & ICT
ICT, Network Infrastructure, Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage projects delivery
- 100% successfully delivered multiple security and Network infrastructure projects - Prepared project plans including Scope definition, Design, WBS, Schedule and Budget - Acquired new projects worth SAR 10-25M by providing customers with valuable technical and commercial insights - Consistently exceeded customer expectation and maintained over 95% satisfaction rate - Directed and supervised a team of 30-50 people to manage technology projects of all sizes - Kept tracking of project's Schedule, Budget and took necessary actions to meet baselines - Performed QA and QC to ensure that the deliverables meet acceptance - Reported projects progress and forecasts to the management and clients - Kept all stakeholders informed of the current status of the project--
Project Manager 01/2019 - 04/2022
Saudi Electronic Trading & Contracting Company, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Electrical Contracting
Project Management and Execution including the Design of different Electrical systems and Equipment.
Managed the Electrical Design and Execution of the Projects like Housing, Office Buildings and other Commercial projects. Prepared Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Panel Schedules, Lighting Designs, Equipment Sizing reports and Technical Submittals for Electrical Equipment and Low current Systems. Prepared Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Execution Plans and ensured their conformity. Monitored Installation of Electrical Equipment like DB’s, Cables, Wiring Devices, CRAC units, Cable trays and Low current systems. Prepared Work Status reports for each Assignment and Deliverable and managed Site teams. Met with Consultants to discuss rejected Inspections and NCR’s and proposed the Corrective action. Coordinated with Vendors and Procurement department for material procurements and delivery to the site. Attended Weekly Internal and External progress meetings with Clients and management to discuss the current project status and suggested the action plan. Monitored work in progress & prepared weekly Status Reports for each Assignment / Deliverable.--
Technical Engineer 09/2014 - 10/2018
Al Abdul Karim Holding Company, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Trading
Sales support by handling all the Technical requirements of the project such as Design Proposals, Drawings, Compliance Statements, Submittals and execution.
Performed Electrical Estimation, Equipment Sizing for various large scale projects and Designed low current systems like Fire Alarm, CCTV, Public Address and Access Control System. Expedited all activities including the Shop Drawings, Compliance Statements, Submittals & Design proposals. Administered the Installation of Electromechanical Equipment, low current system with testing & commissioning. Met with the project consultants & Contractors to address the highlighted issues & proposed feasible solutions. Coordinated with Company’s Internal department for material procurements, deliveries and Invoices Managed and Organized Site teams. Performed QA / QC by ensuring the company operating procedures are followed. Ensured that the Installations are complying with the project specification.--
Electrical Engineer 01/2013 - 06/2014
Suleiman Al Turki Contracting, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Electrical Equipment Installation and Site Management
- Managed the entire site for a Residential Building project as a Site Manager, overseeing all aspects of project execution - Led the installation of critical Electrical equipment, including Distribution boards, Wires, Switches, Sockets, and conduits, ensuring precise and safe installations - Assigned daily work activities to a team of technicians, laborers, and supervisors, optimizing workflow and task allocation - Conducted daily inspections of the work progress, diligently monitoring the project's status, and prepared comprehensive reports for project tracking and reporting - Supervised material procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials and equipment while adhering to project budgets - Collaborated closely with consultants and end-users to secure product approvals, maintaining alignment with project specifications and requirements--

Hamdard University 08/2007 - 09/2012
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's of Engineering in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering

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