Introduction: Engineering Project Success Across Borders and Disciplines
In today’s world, where infrastructure shapes national growth and global competitiveness, project leadership must be both precise and predictive.
With more than 22 years of experience in mega EPC projects across the Gulf region, I’ve learned that successful delivery doesn’t come from schedules and reports alone — it requires governance, risk foresight, and robust dispute resolution frameworks that keep projects sustainable and resilient.
Today, as a Senior Project Control Manager in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I continue to deliver outcomes at the critical intersection of technology, regulation, and execution.
Mastering Complexity: Leading Mega EPC Initiatives with Precision
My career has been built on managing the full lifecycle of EPC projects — from early planning and engineering to execution and commissioning. I’ve led initiatives involving:
- Integrated master schedules (Level 1–Level 3)
- Cost control frameworks
- Earned Value Analysis (EVA) for transparency and timely interventions
This commitment to discipline ensures alignment between project owners, contractors, and consultants. For professionals seeking to thrive in such multi-stakeholder environments, structured programs like the Doctorate in Project Management provide the academic foundation to scale leadership in complex global projects.
Risk Management and Forensic Delay Expertise
In large-scale construction, risk is inevitable — but with the right tools, it can be anticipated and managed. My expertise lies in:
- Monte Carlo simulation-based risk modeling
- Impact and delay analyses (SCL & AACE protocols)
- Recovery strategies and force majeure claim management
I approach risk not as a barrier but as an opportunity for foresight and resilience. For leaders handling high-risk projects, advanced learning such as a Doctorate in IT Governance helps build the strategic mindset to align delivery with compliance, resilience, and long-term value.
Contract Governance, Claims, and Dispute Resolution
Contracts are at the heart of every EPC project. My experience spans the entire contract lifecycle — from initiation and variations to managing disputes through ADR, mediation, or arbitration.
As a FIDIC Certified Contract Manager with diplomas in forensic schedule analysis and dispute management, I’ve led commercial operations that safeguard contractual clarity while minimizing exposure.
For professionals managing complex portfolios, frameworks like PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification add further rigor to planning, control, and stakeholder management.
Vision Ahead: Mentorship, Methodology & Regional Impact
Beyond delivery, I am committed to mentoring the next generation of project professionals. From leading PMOs to introducing Power BI dashboards and P3O frameworks, I advocate for combining technology with methodology to elevate construction delivery — especially in emerging Middle Eastern markets.
Conclusion: Leadership Through Discipline and Foresight
From risk modeling to forensic scheduling, from boardroom reporting to dispute resolution, my journey has always been about one principle: build with vision, and lead with clarity.
In today’s infrastructure economy, project control is not just technical — it is strategic.
To my fellow project and program leaders: embrace governance, elevate planning, and lead every milestone with measurable purpose.
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