A dedicated & result-oriented professional with 18 years of experience in Project Management, Commercial Operations including Tendering, Contract Management, Resource Planning & Management across Construction industry
Experienced professional with a flair for adopting modern project execution methodologies, systems & procedures in compliance with quality standards; expertise in handing high-end finish buildings as well as managing fit out works
Expertise in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters
Hands-on experience in managing entire gamut of activities right from preparation of estimate, budgets, time schedules to arrangement of materials and labor, finalization of contracts, quality and progress monitoring and so on; led prestigious projects including KAIA, Jeddah AirPort, Saudi Arabia, NEOM City, Saudi Arabia, King Palace – 9 buildings & Site Works, Tangier, Morocco, King Faisal specialist hospital & research center – 2,000,000 sm , Jeddah | Makkah Clock Tower- Fairmont hotel - Makkah - 2011 and Sant Regis Hotel - Riyadh – 2022 and many more.
1. Mahmoud Fretekh
Project Manager
EMAIL: pal_architect2002@hotmail.com
MOBILE: +966-538474777
LOCATION: Riyadh , KSA
An Enterprising Leader, targeting leadership role in Project Management, Contract Management with an organization of
repute across Construction industry
Location Preference: Riyadh & Jeddah
PROFILE SUMMARY
A dedicated & result-oriented professional with 18 years of experience in Project Management, Commercial Operations
including Tendering, Contract Management, Resource Planning & Management across Construction industry
Experienced professional with a flair for adopting modern project execution methodologies, systems & procedures in
compliance with quality standards; expertise in handing high-end finish buildings as well as managing fit out works
Expertise in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set
cost parameters
Hands-on experience in managing entire gamut of activities right from preparation of estimate, budgets, time schedules to
arrangement of materials and labor, finalization of contracts, quality and progress monitoring and so on; led prestigious projects
including KAIA, Jeddah AirPort, Saudi Arabia, NEOM City, Saudi Arabia, King Palace – 9 buildings & Site Works, Tangier, Morocco,
Makkah Clock Tower- Fairmont hotel - Makkah -2011 and Sant Regis Hotel - Riyadh – 2022 and many more
Expert at ensuring strict compliance to occupational safety rules & policies and adhering to regulations designed to protect the
environment
Track record of working with internationals designers, including Areen Design in London-UK, Stéphanie Coutas SC Edition in
Paris- France, Cracknell Landscape Design LLC in UAE , Xavier Cartron Designers / Paris & Kristina zanic consultant KZC in Dubai.
Proficiency in identifying and addressing projects’ technicalities by collaborating with key stakeholders
Working knowledge of Si Basic and Microsoft intermediate
Exemplary relationship management, communication skills with the capability to network with project members, consultants,
contractors, govt. authorities, statutory agencies with consummate ease
Excel in high pressure situations; strong analytical, analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management Contract Management Construction Management
Resource Planning &
Management
Client Relationship Management Budgeting & Scheduling
Quality & Safety Management HSE Management Manpower Management
SOFT SKILLS EDUCATION
M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from University of
Jordan, Jordan in 2008
B.Sc. in Architectural & Environmental. Design from
Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Ale, Egypt
in 2003
GROWTH PATH WITH SAUDI BIN LADEN GROUP
Finishing
Manager
2010-
2012
Project Manager
Since
2018
Communication
Problem solving
Leader
Negotiation
Analytical
Critical Thinker
2016-
2017
2013-
2015
ID Coordinator
Project
Technical
Manager
2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Oct’ 2010: Saudi Bin Laden Group, KSA as Technical Director
May’ 2003 – Aug’ 2009: Consolidated Consultants Group, Jordan as Project Design Engineer
Key Result Areas:
Executing the entire gamut of project work including planning & scheduling for various activities as per client’s requirement
Conducting meetings to provide a forum to the contractors and the project team to discuss & resolve potentials for exchanging
information required for various aspects
Developing & implementing strategic business plans; understanding of financial management and wider management principles and
techniques
Supervising routine & periodical inspection of various activities for managing projects & infrastructure quality of construction
Developing construction plans & monitoring work in progress for ensuring adherence to quality standards & procedures
Monitoring quality control activities; imparting training to the subordinate staff for increasing their effectiveness at different stages of
project work
Notifying the non-conformances identified during site inspection and recommending corrective measures to through QA / QC
methodologies
Spearheading the scope of project activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordinating for
site management activities
Identifying & developing alternate vendor source for achieving cost effective purchase of equipment, accessories & timely delivery so
as to minimize project cost
Assisting in preparing tender documents, reviewing the same and negotiating & awarding contracts
Finalizing requirements & specifications in consultation with clients; managing project scheduling including material & manpower
planning
Administering, managing & monitoring the performance of multi-skilled workforce and conceptualize need-based training programs
to facilitate smooth production operations
Collaborating with consultants including Structural, Architecture, Interior, Electrical and HVAC
Liaising with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications,
approvals and obtaining statutory clearances
Assessing various site activities/ work proceeds and suggesting the Site Manager on remedies for mitigating the risks involved
Please refer to the annexure for project details
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Trainings
Microsoft Project
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Energy Efficient Design, A/E Business Council & CSBE Amman Jordan
Professional Business Management, Amman Jordan
LEED Green Building Concepts, USGBC Amman Jordan
Certifications
Verified International Academic Certification, World Education Services WEC, Canada.
Project Manager Professional PMI-PMP.
USGBC-Leed Green Associate
Agile Certifide Practitioner PMI-ACP
Conferences
The Fourth Architectural Conference – High rise buildings, Amman Jordan
Eco-cities of the Mediterranean, Dead Sea Jordan
Think Green 2 Conference, Amman Jordan
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: August 23rd
, 1980
Languages Known: English & Arabic
Nationality: Jordanian
3. Annexure:
Project Title: KAIA, Jeddah AirPort, Saudi Arabia
Period: (2020 – 2022); Area: 800,000 SM
Role: Technical Director
Description: Led and organized procedures from program for sub-contractors to complete tasks within time and budget.
Maintained quality standards to control cost of a project and achieve desired results. Monitored shop drawings
by collaborating with designer and architectural consultants. Reviewed and analysed tender documents to
verify consistency of any previous parts of program and meet cost, quality, design, specification, and
procurement strategy & program. Provided support and guidance in development of technical tender
documents’ specification for design and manufacture.
Key Result Areas:
Accomplished client's expectations and budget by developing and implementing design solutions
Administered & managed local government approvals process
Processed the completion of complex contracts by adhering to contracts’ terms and conditions
Delivered guidance for compilation of tender documents, reviewed tender returns, negotiated and awarded contracts
Delivered projects whilst assessing and mitigating risk for successful completion
Reviewed, analyzed & evaluated contractor's progress against the contract program
Supported & directed consultant teams to ensure compliance of contractor's design with contract
Project Title: NEOM City, Saudi Arabia
Period: (2018 – 2020); Area: 30,000 SM
Role: Technical Director
Description: Developed and implemented robust strategies of construction while spearheading and organizing all working
activities of sites with best usage of resources. Mentored and guided team members on achieving defined
targets of project. Communicated with contractors/subcontractors and stakeholders on site to identify and
resolve projects’ technicalities. Devised mechanisms to prepare projects’ schedules with cost and budget
estimates to determine timeline, resources needed, and reality of delivery of project. Adhered to all health and
safety standards to avoid potential construction hazards by performing safety inspection of site. Reviewed and
evaluated working performance of construction projects to meet and exceed customer requirements.
Reviewed and oversaw shop drawings to expedite timeline of construction
Project Title: King Palace – 9 buildings & Site Works, Tangier, Morocco
Period: (2016 – 2017); Area: 80,000 SM
Role: Finishing & Design Manager
Description: Supervised construction projects from begging to end with cost estimation. Determined and fulfilled end users’
needs by analyzing every presentation. Reviewed, approved, and evaluated all physical samples of finished
projects. Updated and reported projects’ progress to all subcontractors to evaluate performance. Managed and
approved changes in scope of work and deliverables on time. Conducted site visit to choose suitable
equipment and tools to complete projects. Coordinated efforts across entire project between sales and product
management. Obtained necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites whilst preparing
contract letters and project charters.
Project Title: HRH Office Building –Riyadh, SA
Area: 4,000 SM
Role: Finishing & Design Manager
Project Title: 5 Royal Palaces –Riyadh, SA
Area: Total Areas 75,000 SM, 15,000/each
Role: Finishing & Design Manager
Project Title: King Abdullah Palace –Casablanca, Morocco
Area: Total Areas 12,000 SM
Role: ID Coordinator Project
Project Title: Unified Command Centre, UCC - KSA, Maccah
Area: 10,000 SM
Role: Finishing Manager
Project Title: Abraj Kudai Hotel - KSA, Mecca
Area: Total Areas 1,400,000 SM / 10,000 Rooms
Role: Value Engineer Project
Project Title: Monitor & Control Hajj Building – KSA, Mecca
Total Areas: 10,000 SM
Role: ID & Technical Coordinator
Project Title: Al Salam Palace – Jeddah – KSA
Scope: Renovation Works
4. Consolidated Consultants Group, Jordan
Shams Ar - Riyadh Villas, Riyadh KSA; Clients: Dar Al Arkan and M/s Turner as a Manager; Description: A distinctive and environment
friendly residential community for the middle class on 500 acres of land 7 km North of Riyadh; Role: Project Design Engineer
Project Title: Sanaya Amman twin towers, Amman Jordan: 52 floors, 206 m tall; Client: Limitless. Dutch Embassy, Amman Jordan
achieved LEED Silver Rating; Role: Project Design Engineer
Canadian Embassy in Amman, Amman Jordan Scope: Project Design Engineer
RAK Ceramics accommodation UAE Scope: Design Development
Housing Bank, 14 Branches, Amman – Jordan Scope: Project Engineer
Damac Towers, Amman Jordan Scope: Project Engineer
Arab Open University, Amman Jordan Scope: Project Engineer
IBIS Hotels, Amman Jordan & Muscat Oman Scope: Project Engineer
Jordan Gate Towers, Amman Jordan: commercial & residential project, 2 towers, and 44 floors Scope: Project Engineer
USAID Jordan Schools Construction & Rehabilitation project, Jordan Royal Village, Jordan Scope: Project Engineer
King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre, Jordan Scope: Project Engineer