1. Nizar Mukahal
Project Manager at DAR Engineering Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contact Information
Email Address: nmukahal@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: +966.558181891
Day-time Phone: +0966.114733117
Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Target Job
Target Job Title: Project Manager
Target Job Location: Saudi Arabia
Career Objective: An highly competent and proactive Engineering and Project Management professional with an
experience of over 14 years, in managing Construction / Infrastructure Projects right from their design and
planning stage to final delivery, for reputed companies in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Extensive experience in
providing technical direction to cross-cultural cross-functional teams throughout the project life-cycle that includes
project design, planning, technology selection, project monitoring and support.
Currently associated with DAR Engineering, Riyadh, KSA, in the capacity of Project Manager
Personal Attributes
• Adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables
• Proficiency at grasping new technical concepts and implementing the same to improve technical & operational
efficiency
• Prompt decision maker with the capability to wade through crisis situations with great objectivity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability of working effectively with multinational, multicultural
stakeholders eliciting performances exceeding expectations.
Personal Information
Birth Date: 24 September 1975 (Age: 39)
Nationality: Jordan
Visa Status: Residency Visa (Transferable)
Notice Period: 1 month or less
Marital Status: Married
Number of Dependents: 3
2. Experience (14 Years)
Project Manager
AT: DAR Engineering Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: Architecture
Job Role: Management
August 2014 - Present
Key Functional Areas
Project Management – Design
Preliminary data collection & Proposal Preparation; Collect the required data from client, project
stakeholders, and sponsors, to develop the WBS, resources allocation, sub-contractor requirements,
project deliverables schedule, work plan, technical proposal, and financial proposal.
Project Take Off & Execution; Planning, coordination and directing the project development
activities; establishing and maintaining the work plan; monitoring and controlling overall man-hours
consumption and schedule of activities related to all parties involved including sub-contractors.
Communication, and Documentation Develop the project communication plans between the client,
sub-contractors, and the firm; with defined communication protocol in order to obtain decisions and
secure acceptance/approval, participating in project review meetings for tracking project
progress Ensure proper filling of all data.
Coordination, with external agencies, clients & sub-consultants for design, specs & change management,
and keep record of work progress and any associated payments or fees.
Project DeliverablesQA&QC, Ensure compliance to contractual obligations and client
requirements and deliverables meet the approved standards through all design stages (Concept,
Schematic, Design development, Final design and tender preparation), by developing the QC/QA
plans and continuously monitor related activities to guarantee that they are conducted correctly and
on schedule up to the Tender Documentation, Drawings and final (BOQ).
Project Management – Site Supervision
• Assist the Director of Project Management & Operations in evaluation, negotiation and selection
of contractors for the development and management of project.
• Assist formulating effective site plans and project strategies to ensure that hired contractors work
effectively.
• Ensure that the construction phase is following the terms and specifications that were agreed and
report any deviations from the construction plan.
• Responsible for regular follow up on quality and safety measurements at project site.
• Ensure that project resources are effectively utilized and critical milestones are met in accordance
to the project objectives.
• Prepare progress/status reports for all Project Construction activities and submit them for review.
• Conduct the sites staff in order to audit the work of contractors and ensure quality of workmanship
and adherence to engineering standards of work.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes;
recommending actions and variation orders review and validation.
• Establishing and implementing material and sample approval.
3. Current Projects
- Design of SFDA Regional Head Quarter & Laboratory Facility in Jeddah – Saudi Food & Drug Authority
Scope is to provide Consultancy and Project Management services for Architectural/Engineering and Infrastructure
Design, for the SFDA Regional Head Quarter & Laboratory Facility in Jeddah, Conceptual design & Labs Planning
is developed by HDR Inc. (USA), DAR is responsible for the design development, and the development of the tender
package.
- Design of 7 Hospitals for National Guard Health Affairs located at different medical cities across KSA
Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services, Architectural/ Engineering Design and project management
services for 7 hospital (400 Beds – 50 Beds), including radiation Oncology Center Conceptual design is developed
by HDR Inc. (USA), DAR is responsible for the design development, and the development of the tender package.
- Design of Medical Spine of Um Al Qura University - Makah
Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services, Architectural/ Engineering Design and project management
services for the medical spine which included the design of the master plan, 6 medical colleges, research, support
facilities, and 2 teaching Hospitals (400 Beds & 500 Beds), Conceptual design is developed by HDR Inc. (USA),
DAR is responsible for the design development, and the development of the tender package.
- Design of the master Plan of King Abdullah Medical Complex (KAMC -MOH) - Jeddah
Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services, Architectural/ Engineering Design and project management
services for the master Plan of King Abdullah Medical Complex (KAMC -MOH) - Jeddah medical spine which
included the design of the master plan, adaptation of new buildings including 100 Dental clinic, Kidney center,
housing. Conceptual design is developed by HDR Inc. (USA), DAR is responsible for the design development, and
the development of the tender package.
- Design of 150 Bed general Hospital – Al Madenah
As Project Manager, Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services for Architectural/ Engineering, Site
studies, and Infrastructure Design Production services for 150 Bed general Hospital – Al Madenah
DAR is responsible for the design development, up to the tender package, including all required approvals.
AT: ZFP Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4. Company Industry: Architecture
Job Role: Management
September 2008 – June 2014
Key Functional Areas
Projects Executed
- Design of 1 million square meter development project for the Ministry of Interior- MOI
As Project Manager, Scope is to provide complete Consultancy and Project Management services for
Architectural/ Engineering and Infrastructure Design, for various development projects for different sectors of the
Ministry of interior. Managed projects for 30 sites, total built up area of 1 Million square meters, in KSA
- Consultancy Services for Various Hospital Renovation & Development Projects for King Faisal
Specialized Hospital in Riyadh
As Project Manager, Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services, Architectural/ Engineering Design
and project management services for various hospital renovation and development projects within the King Faisal
Specialized Hospital & Research center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh
- King Abdul Aziz International Airport - KAIA
As Project Coordinator, ZFP was appointed as Main Consultant/Designer by ADPI, to provide the complete
consultancy services for Architectural/ Engineering, Site studies, and Infrastructure Design Production services.
Handled responsibilities as PC for the MEP scope related to the Passengers Terminal Building PTB.
Developed the schematic design drawings produced by ADPI into Construction drawings and tender documents,
ensuring compliance to all local codes and standards.
- King Abdullah Program for Development of the Security Forces (KAP02)
As Validation Project Manager, ZFP was assigned by Saudi Oger Ltd-SOL (Main Contractor) as the design
consultant to provide the complete consultancy services, Architectural/ Engineering Design, Site studies,
Infrastructure Design services for various development projects, with various land usages related to the different
sectors in the Ministry of interior. Total BUA of 4.5 Million square meter, and total number of sites of 41,
distributed in all regions in the Kingdome. Handled responsibilities as project manager for the validation team
which was accountable for reviewing and validating all design submittals and to process all approvals related to
the design.
- King Abdullah Civic Centre in Dammam (KACC)
As Project Manager, Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services for Architectural/ Engineering, Site
studies, and Infrastructure Design Production services for this new facility which contains Two Hotels, Three
Multiuse Convention Halls, Library, Shopping Mall, and Museum, BUA of 1 million m2
5. Projects Sales Manager
AT: Samir Group Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: Audio Visual Systems / Low Current Systems
Job Role: Sales Manager
March 2004 - September 2008
Audio Visuals Projects division of Samir Group offers a world class visualization, projection displays systems and
multimedia facilities to cater for various market segments.
Along with international vendors and suppliers, we provide our customer with large , sophisticated and state of the
arts visualization solutions ( i.e. command & control centers , theatre ,executive room, virtual reality solutions ,
simulation training room ,etc....).
Customer base is scattered along all sectors , Oil & Gas - Aramco , Sabic /Security - MOI, Grand mosque Makah,
border control /Utilities - Saudi consolidated electrify, National water company , desalination authority , railways
,causeway, public transport /C4 -Ministry of defense , National guard / Civil& military aviation
Responsibilities
Projects Sales Manager is responsible for developing the turnover for the audiovisual
products throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Conduct market visits in all regions in order to develop country specific strategies and plans
dependent on local market place and the competitive environment
Prepare the yearly budget (internal) and by season according to the previous season sell out
and to manage budgeted sales figures with sales team and set their own short term targets
in-line with company’s overall targets for the division.
Manage RFP’s received by the company to prepare and submit the technical and financial
proposals.
Follow up closely all clients’ accounts in terms of ordering, budgets, payment, delivery and
technical related issues
Follow up of credit collection and overdue invoices settlement
Approach new clients, seeks new accounts and quotes special enquiries to ensure dynamic
growth.
With comprehensive product knowledge responsible for business development with
consultants, contractors, turnkey solution providers and other target entities in the sector.
Develop and attend product presentations to the prospective entities.
Producing customer specific proposals, attending customer meetings and presentations
Co-operate with the Marketing team.
Visited and attended many international exhibitions and fares to search for new products and
to maintain awareness of market new trends in the international markets.
Prepare and present the weekly/monthly sales reports to the Managing Director
6. Site Engineer/Project Manager
AT: Al Maged Group for Trading & Construction Location: Sana’a, Yemen
Company Industry: Construction
Job Role: Engineering
March 2001 - January 2004
Responsibilities:
Played a key role in the design and construction of various projects.
Prepare Tender evaluation and price estimation with all related break down.
Monitored site activities and managed directly all issues related to the electromechanical scope.
Resource planning and management.
Managed material approval and technical submittals
Projects handled included buildings, infrastructure and marine constructions.
Managed and ensured material availability at site so that projects proceeded smoothly
Kept all stakeholders updated about the project status.
Projects Executed
- Design, Supply, and Installation of the Public Early Warning Sirens System, for 18 regions in the
Republic of Yemen
As Project Manager, Scope is to design Supply, Install the Public Early Warning Sirens System, for 18 regions in
the Republic of Yemen, using RF Motorola Base stations, Federal Sirens, and Solar power as a prime power for
60 sirens.
- Consultancy Services for Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group of companies for the design of all fire fighting
systems in all Industrial Buildings in the Republic of Yemen
As Project Manager, Scope is to provide the complete consultancy services, Engineering Design and project
management services for the Fire Fighting Systems required for all industrial buildings related to HAS group, such
as the General Industries & Packages Company (Genpack), National Cement Company (NCC), United Industries
Company (C.S.C)) in Riyadh
- Design, Supply, and Installation of Power Transformers, Distribution Panels, ATS Panels, and cables for
Sheraton Hotel in Sana’a, Republic of Yemen
As Project Manager, Scope is to design Supply, Install Power Transformers, Distribution Panels, ATS Panels, and
cables for Sheraton Hotel in Sana’a in the Republic of Yemen.
- Construction of mooring & maintenance marine facility for the Coast Guard Authority in Aden, Republic
of Yemen
As Project Coordinator, worked with the project management team from Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Scope is
construct a floating jetty of 140 meter long with tube pipes anchoring system, Two fixed piers with rail tugging
system and a workshop for fast patrol boats maintenance up to 20 meter long.
7. Education
Bachelor's degree,Electrical& Electronic Engineering
AT: Al Isra'a University
Location: Jordan
Completion Date : January 2001
High schoolequivalent,A Level
AT: Bellerbyes College
Location: United Kingdom UK
Completion Date: June 1995
High schoolequivalent,O Level
AT: Bellerbyes College
Location: United Kingdom UK
Completion Date: June 1993
Memberships
PMI – PMP Course completed & enrolling for exam.
NFPA
Jordanian Engineers Union
Saudi Engineers Authority
Specialties
Project Management
Sales Management
Design Review
Skills
Resource Planning & Management
Quality Control
Installation & Commissioning
Computers & IT operations
Languages
English, Level: Expert & Arabic, Level: Expert