AHMED BARAKAT
Project Director
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
During the past 32 years, I have diversified my experience through effective contributions in the fields of Project Management, Project Management Office, and Project Control Management.
I have been fortunate to have gained a diverse range of experience from major projects to small ones. My attributes, skills, and performance were further developed through work with well-established firms such as QPM, BARWA, QREIC (Alaqaria), TANWEEN, KEO, and PARSONS.
With this background, I have been consistently expanding my expertise in Project delivery as well as project management of the entire project life cycle [Pre-Design, Design, Construction, and Operation].
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of PMO
KEO International Consultants KSA
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2022 - Current
- Managed methods and tools rollout and configurations and design documentation.
- Used monthly estimates vs actuals data to keep project financials on track.
- Implemented program and project governance standards for project deliverables.
- Provided financial support, analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
- Elaborated action plans with program teams to drive performance improvements.
- Produced Key Program Indicator (KPIs) to successfully measure performance.
- Coached project teams in required methods and tools for project success.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders for project cohesiveness.
- Drove client retention through quality project execution.
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
- Developed analytics tools to track project progress and impact.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
- Tracked and communicated project status, timelines and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Improved operations by generating project status reports and identifying issues for corrective action.
Senior Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group, QPM
Doha, Qatar
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Recognized for top performance in project management and project delivery, resulting in successful handing over to end users.
- Implemented change management processes to keep projects up-to-date and minimize resistance to new PM approaches.
- Oversaw each step of the project, meeting goals and achieving deadlines.
- Established and Led the implementation of a PM Methodology [PMFJ] Project Management Flight Journey, enabling [process-oriented and results-oriented performance] which successfully delivered the target projects.
- Developed statement of work for product classification contract and devised sourcing strategy to maintain costs and clarify service expectations.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, and delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
- Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
- Minimized accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
- Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
Founder & General Manager
Optimum Work Group
Cairo, Egypt
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Group [OWG] Egypt
- Implemented policies and procedures to obtain organizational success and longevity.
- Established funding goal ahead of schedule through networking and partnerships.
- Maintained cordial relationships with contractors, suppliers and industry contacts to acquire contracts.
- Applied methods to drive continuous progress and sustain revenue goals.
- Managed business finances, keeping operations grounded and protected.
Sr. Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group
Doha, Qatar
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed planning, and compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
- Embedded lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, predictability and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
- Prepared project performance reports with statistics and newly researched information.
- Adhered to project governance cadence and escalation routes.
Sr. Project Manager
AlAqaria (Barwa Real Estate Group, Subsidiary)
Doha, Qatar
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Managed planning, and compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Prepared project performance reports with statistics and newly researched information.
- Adhered to project governance cadence and escalation routes.
- Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
- Supervised 20 direct sub-ordinates with daily support, regular goal-setting, and appraisals.
- Embedded lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, predictability, and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
- Led technical delivery teams with an in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Defined risk profiles for each project and prepared contingency plans to minimize business risk.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale, and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines, and standards.
Project Manager
Tanween (Barwa Real Estate Group Subsidiary)
Doha, Qatar
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
- Managed RAID ( Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) successfully, governing milestones and noting adherence in line with project plans.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Led technical delivery teams with in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Documented appropriate project plans and controls in line with change lifecycle.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
D. Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group
Doha, Qatar
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Prepared project performance reports with statistics and newly researched information.
- Led technical delivery teams with an in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Acted as a single point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Design Team Leader
KEO Int. Consultants Qatar
Doha, Qatar
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Oversaw design team implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
- Advised stakeholders on engineering procedures involved with the design scope.
- Define Tasks & Deadlines for the team members involved in the project
- Coordination with all disciplines involved
- Develop / Review Design Criteria
- Develop / Review Structural concept
Sr. Structural Engineer
PARSONS Int. Limited
Doha, Qatar
04.2004 - 06.2005
- Prepared detailed design documents and calculations for building schemes, including analysis, design, and drawings.
- Prepared comprehensive [structural] assessment reports and calculations, consistently in line with standards.
- Coordination with all disciplines involved
- Develop / Review Design Criteria
- Develop / Review Structural concept
- Monitor / Control the progress of the structural design process
- Implement QA/QC for structural design deliverables
- Oversee / Develop the structural analysis using the appropriate software
- Oversee / Develop structural design
- Oversee / Develop structural detailing & drawings
- Oversee / Develop structural specification
Sr. Structural Engineer
Consulting Engineering Group
05.2000 - 03.2004
- Prepared detailed design documents and calculations for building schemes, including analysis, design, and drawings.
- Prepared comprehensive [structural] assessment reports and calculations, consistently in line with standards.
- Coordination with all disciplines involved
- Develop / Review Design Criteria
- Develop / Review Structural concept
- Monitor / Control the progress of the structural design process
- Implement QA/QC for structural design deliverables
- Oversee / Develop the structural analysis using the appropriate software
- Oversee / Develop structural design
- Oversee / Develop structural detailing & drawings
- Oversee / Develop structural specification
Structural Engineer
Structural Consultant & Design Centre
Mansoura, Egypt
02.1998 - 04.2000
- Develop the structural analysis using the appropriate software
- Develop structural design
- Develop structural detailing & drawings
- Develop structural specification
Structural Engineer
Arabian Engineering Consultants
Doha, Qatar
04.1997 - 01.1998
- Coordination with all disciplines involved
- Develop / Review Design Criteria
- Develop / Review Structural concept
- Monitor / Control the progress of the structural design process
- Implement QA/QC for structural design deliverables
- Develop the structural analysis using the appropriate software
- Develop structural design, structural drawings, and structural specification
Freelancer Egypt
Numerous Consulting Firms, Egypt
Mansoura, Egypt
05.1995 - 03.1997
- Develop the structural analysis using the appropriate software
- Develop structural design
- Develop structural detailing & drawings
- Develop structural specification
Site Supervision Engineer
CONSULTING ENGINEERING OFFICE
Mansoura, Egypt
01.1994 - 04.1995
- Inspect Survey/Civil/Structural/ Infra-Structure Works
- Perform QA/QC
Site Supervision Engineer
Engineering Syndicate Egypt
Mansoura, Egypt
12.1992 - 12.1993
- Inspect Survey/Civil/Structural/ Infra-Structure Works
- Perform QA/QC
Site Supervision Engineer
Al-Hejaz Real Estate Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
10.1991 - 11.1992
- Inspect Survey/Civil/Structural/ Infra-Structure Works
- Perform QA/QC
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Faculty of Engineering
Mansoura / Egypt 09.1986 - 09.1991
Skills
- Change Champion
- Result oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Strategic mindset
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Accomplishments
- Career Achievement
- Project Management Office - Project Controls
- Establishment of a comprehensive methodology to manage/control the entire project life cycle “Project Management Flight Journey” “PMFJ”.
- Leading the establishment/implementation of QREIC [Alaqaria] “Project Management Information System” (ISO certification Acquired).
- Member of Team responsible for the establishment of Tanween “Project Management System”
- Member of Team responsible for establishment of Barwa “PMIS” [Project Management Information System], (Barwa, MICA, CMCS) (Appreciation Certification Acquired from Barwa Chairman).
- Project Management / Construction Management
- Member of Team responsible for the development of world cup accommodation projects [Madinatina & Barahat Al Janoub] [3+ billion QR]
- Member of the Team responsible for setting up a “Rescue Plan” for the Barwa City Project (4.5 billion QR)
- Led the development of “1.5 billion QR Projects” in Dukhan & Al-Khor Areas for oil & gas end users.
- Commercial Management
- Establish control processes for Variation & Claims
- Member of Team responsible for Review & Analysis of “500 million QR Claim” for Barwa City Project
- Design Management
- Led the establishment/implementation of the Design Management Plan of Barwa City Amenities Project (800 million QR Design & Build Project)
- Establishment of Design Review Manual with KEO
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- Engineering Syndicate, Member, Cairo, Egypt 1991
Timeline
Head of PMO
KEO International Consultants KSA
12.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group, QPM
09.2021 - 11.2022
Founder & General Manager
Optimum Work Group
09.2020 - 08.2021
Sr. Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group
10.2018 - 08.2020
Sr. Project Manager
AlAqaria (Barwa Real Estate Group, Subsidiary)
04.2012 - 09.2018
Project Manager
Tanween (Barwa Real Estate Group Subsidiary)
01.2010 - 01.2012
D. Project Manager
Barwa Real Estate Group
08.2006 - 12.2009
Design Team Leader
KEO Int. Consultants Qatar
07.2004 - 07.2006
Sr. Structural Engineer
PARSONS Int. Limited
04.2004 - 06.2005
Sr. Structural Engineer
Consulting Engineering Group
05.2000 - 03.2004
Structural Engineer
Structural Consultant & Design Centre
02.1998 - 04.2000
Structural Engineer
Arabian Engineering Consultants
04.1997 - 01.1998
Freelancer Egypt
Numerous Consulting Firms, Egypt
05.1995 - 03.1997
Site Supervision Engineer
CONSULTING ENGINEERING OFFICE
01.1994 - 04.1995
Site Supervision Engineer
Engineering Syndicate Egypt
12.1992 - 12.1993
Site Supervision Engineer
Al-Hejaz Real Estate Egypt
10.1991 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Faculty of Engineering
09.1986 - 09.1991
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