Osama Moftah Aly

Projects Area Director (Logistics & Construction) Dec. 2024-Present
Contracting & Construction Enterprises, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (Al ULA, Design/Build Projects)

A Main Contractor in the Gulf Region, being part of ALGIHAZ Holding, forming one of the giant Company arms in Saudi Arabia. The CCE is a national Company that carries out various types of projects, including Public, Residential, Industrial, Office Buildings, Infra, . . . etc., partnering Saudi Government in the 2030 Vision:

• Completed Project detailed design of an ultra fast track Pilot Project of the Governmental Authorities of the PIF for only 43% of planned duration.
• Developed and implemented logistics and construction strategies aligned with Company and Client objectives.
• Created and applied an efficient Logistics & Procurement process that saved 23% of resources and managed deliverables achieved by 28% ahead of planned schedule.
• Utilized logistics procedures integrated with construction methodologies achieving cost savings of 12% of project assigned Budget by continuous monitoring and implementation of best practices.
• Achieved budget savings of 5.17% project value by applying Value Engineering process during Design Development phase.
• Coordinated with Domestic and International Vendors to ensure delivery Certificates and Documentation as per Logistics regulations and required procedures.
• Coordinated and managed logistics plan development with project Stakeholders and Authorities.

Construction & Logistics Director SAR 62.2B.,Jan 2024- Nov 2024
AECOM Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (DGI&DGII Infrastructure Projects)

AECOM is one of the Kingdom’s largest urban design and civil infrastructure consultancies, AECOM is helping development leaders to better prioritise projects, planning ahead and provide for sustainable growth of their communities to add values and provide prosperous:

• Led a large Project Teams for the planning, stagging and executing of the infrastructure scope of work in the Diriyah Gate One &Two (DGI&DGII) projects (234 Engineers).
• Assembled an integral Project Logistics Management Plan that is integrating with both Project Quality and Execution Plans to provide smooth work progress and top quality level of deliverables.
• Managed and executed Project Environmental Targets by controlling and monitoring more than 986,000 M3 of construction waste material through demolition activities of the DGII project.
• Delivered an inclusive Logistics Plan to facilitate required mobilization of 54 project stakeholders sitewide.
• Monitored operational critical activities to ensure and enforce Safety/Quality procedures throughout assigned workflows and procedures.
• Directed, coordinated and managed progress meetings with PMC, Subcontractors, Construction Teams, and project Stakeholders to ensure common understanding of short term and long term plans are well communicated.
• Monitored, reported and developed an extensive dynamic logistics plans to ensure undisturbed equipment maneuvering and undisturbed material delivery throughout 24/7 for all stakeholders.
• Coordinated with Governmental Authorities to obtain required permits for the execution of Planned Logistics activities.

Senior Project Manager SAR 460M., Nov 2022-Dec 2023
DEPA Contracting Co. Ltd., (UAE/KSA – Al Hamria Project)

Depa Group is a Main Contractor that comprises three key business units and investments, which span various sectors of the ICI & infrastructure construction market, The Group delivers hospitality, commercial (offices and retail), social infrastructure, economic infrastructure, yachts and marine, high-rise and low-rise residential, and aircraft projects in selected countries in the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America:

• Led an International Designer, Studio Paolo Ferrari “SPF”, and domestic design Teams to develop and execute design process from conceptual to IFC, integrating high level of logistics planning and quality management plans.
• Built up local and abroad logistics Teams to facilitate smooth coordination of assets, materials and Subcontractors delivery to jobsite from UAE to KSA locations.
• Managed Logistics & Quality aspects of both construction and logistics activities, starting from planning to execution, incorporating planned logistics procedures, Company Polices, and as per Client requirements.
• Delivered infrastructure scope of Hospitality project of Wet and Dry utilities of (7) stars resort for 78% of assigned Budget saving 22% of total direct cost.
• Managed design development with assigned scope, to achieve 28% addition value to the project Budget resulting due to scope changes and Client requirements.
• Executed an extensive procurement plan by managing dynamic logistics procedure well coordinated with project Stakeholders guaranteed smooth material/equipment delivery onshore and offshore sides of the Project.
• Coordinated the delivery and execution of Civil/Architectural scope of work with both domestic and abroad Subcontractors and Suppliers, including marines and civil activities.

Project Director EGP 507M., Oct 2020-Oct 2022
H. A. Construction, Cairo, Egypt, (JOTUN Phase II Plant Project)

Hassan Allam Construction is a national privately owned Engineering & Construction Company operated on a standalone basis with a focus on large scale projects, building material, electrical and mechanical turnkey solutions:

• Managed extensive Design/Engineering Teams to complete design development of industrial facility of JOTUN and high rise administrative building 30% ahead of schedule.
• Planned and executed heavy lifting of specialized equipment achieving on time delivery and installation and operation of plant and supplementary facilities.
• Directed manpower supply of 1850 personnel during project lifetime smoothly with ZERO LTA.
• Managed and handled fast track construction activities and accomplished delays recovery of 28.75% progress in 82 days against 8% in 6 months with 1.1 SPI.
• Managed to establish a project extension adding 112 days to project Baseline schedule with achievable targets to avoid Contractual LDs of 1.1%/day.
• Managed value-engineering to save 13% of Project Value saving 78 days of execution duration.

Project Manager CAD $120M, April 2018 – Aug 2020
EllisDon Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada, (MetroLinx Cooksville GO Station_Design/Build & Finance)

EllisDon Corporation is an international North America construction leader with ambitious and Innovative portfolios of construction/consultancy management strategies. With 18 worldwide & Domestic branches and operation centres, EllisDon sets out the principals and level of quality among Proponents:

• Managed Design Teams to deliver Project facilities design completion ahead of schedule.
• Planned delivery, heavy lifting and finishes of heavy civil structure by developing an extensive logistics plan.
• Overseen procurement, construction, and equipment delivery plans, and integrated to guarantee smooth delivery.
• Managed project budget of main packages including structural steel and managed associated risks.
• Motivating project team to coordinate and execute ahead of planned milestones.
• Coordinating with Project Stakeholders to facilitate design development and execution of proposed Station and Pavilion buildings along with Rail Platform.

Senior Project Manager US $306M, Jan 2016 – Mar 2018
Kharafi Group_KN, Kuwait, (JGSK_Clean Fuels Project_CFP)

A leading infrastructure project developer, enhanced oil recovery as well as contracting and facilities Management service provider for petrochemical, power, water, highways & commercial buildings in the
Middle East:

• Managed project resources resulting in 300% progress advancement with 25% budget savings.
• Provided/planned large scale logistics plans for both green and brown fields, to ensure on time efficient material and equipment delivery achieving 12.8% cost saving of assigned budget.
• Managed Changes of original scope and achieved 15%+ budget increase of original contract.
• Supervised, managed and motivated a large Team of 300+ of Non-manual and 4000 Manual onsite.
• Develop project budget and schedule, control expenditures, material procurement within approved Client authorization in accordance with applicable by-laws, including project financial applications.

Assistant Project Manager CAD $140M, June 2012 – Dec 2015
EllisDon Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada, (Square One Mall South Expansion – CM/GMP Project)

EllisDon Corporation is an international North America construction leader with ambitious and innovative portfolios of construction/consultancy management strategies. With 18 worldwide & domestic branches and operation centres, EllisDon sets out the principals and level of quality among proponents:

• Participated, coordinated and developed building design starting from schematic Architectural design concept up to the final design IFC according to Client development plan.
• Coordinated/obtained project permits from early project starting off to the FBP according to construction schedule.
• Successfully hired project Subcontractors and delivered project tender packages of $16.8+ million under budget through analyzing, reviewing and awarding process.
• Professionally defined correlated scopes of work including main building, infrastructure, roads and parking areas.
• Performed construction management activities and delivered the Project 13% ahead of schedule.
• Profitably managed, enabled and coordinated the execution of major Subcontractors packages.
• Reviewed, coordinated and implemented Quality Management Plans to ensure quality of final product.
• Conducted and performed QHSE Audits and fields inspections with project Third parties.
• Supervised and coordinated project execution with all Stakeholders including Trades, Client Reps and Consultants.
• Coordinated and negotiated changes as per existing site conditions, and profitably increased company earnings by 3.35% of total project budget.

Project Engineer US $481M, Jan 2011 – April 2012
Kharafi GROUP MAK, ICI Construction (J.A Housing Project of 1271 villas, ICI Buildings & Infrastructure scope)

A private Kuwaiti based group with diverse interest and activities worldwide. Founded in 1956 and expanded to include permanent branches in Africa, Middle East, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Maldives and Netherlands with revenues for 2006 estimated $3.3 billion and 100,000 employees for 2008:

• Successfully delivered $54 million multi-functional public buildings of the project for Government Authority starting with preconstruction stage to final handing over to the Client.
• Managed infrastructure Subcontractors and delivered project infrastructural services as mentioned and specified on project documents.
• Developed, in association with Design department, exclusive work procedures, in accordance with project specification, that abbreviated execution durations while maintaining quality level.
• Provided technical review assistance to develop and finalize project design with 1.35% savings on total project indirect costs.
• Maintained and supervised quality inspection activities within a planned fast track project.

Project Engineer US $375M, Sep 2006 – Dec 2010
Kharafi GROUP KN, Kuwait, Heavy Civil/Oil&Gas (Petrochemical Refineries – EG2, Aromatics & BS160)

A leading infrastructure project developer, enhanced oil recovery as well as contracting and facilities management service provider for petrochemical, power, water, highways & commercial buildings in the Middle East:

• Managed, supervised and delivered fast track heavy structures concrete/earthwork activities complying with international project quality standards and top Quality & Safety plans.
• Participated in value engineering process to develop execution procedure of which resulted into 2.5% saving on budget and project schedule.
• Performed regular field inspections, provided supervision and technical support to ensure smooth performance of construction and installation of material and equipment.
• Provided analytical feedback of quality of execution and proposed corrective actions to prevent time loss of project schedule.
• Established and prepared project requirements, procurement and planning for petrochemical plant and obtained necessary input to perform civil design.
• Managed, performed and supervised execution of largest nuclear reactor in Middle East with capacity of 1750 tons and related processing structures
• Conducted and coordinated quality audits and inspection with project Client on regular basis to ensure deliveries on time and in accordance to quality requirements.
• Prepared and maintained inspection reports/records and applied computer quality database tracking with project stakeholders.
• Assisted and participated in technical document composing to facilitate equipment inspection and installation.
• Conducted quality assurance and installation procedures sessions to site supervisors to reduce and mitigate non-conformances with required corrective applications.

Project Engineer US $375M, March 2003 – Aug 2006
Kharafi GROUP MAK, Kuwait, ICI Construction (J.A International Stadium & Associated Infrastructure)

A private Kuwaiti based group with diverse interest and activities worldwide. Founded in 1956 and expanded to include permanent branches in Africa, Middle East, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Maldives and Netherlands with revenues for 2006 estimated $3.3 billion and 100,000 employees for 2008:

• Provided constant field supervision assistant for heavy concrete structure execution process, including post tensioning structure and fly concrete formwork methodology.
• Managed the execution of major part of the project (VIP Zone) delivering structural execution per construction schedule with high end finishes quality.
• Reviewed, implemented and applied quality measures on precast elements execution and installation to assure quality requirement delivered as per project QMP.
• Participated in earthwork inspections, monitored and controlled execution stages corresponding to project specifications and quality procedures.
• Accomplished scheduled target and delivered concrete activities ahead of schedule of an international stadium project.
• Achieved planned target of concrete works completion planned date, and delivered assigned scope of work ahead of schedule for a duration of Nine (9) months instead of Fourteen (14) months per Project Baseline.
• Planned and executed all Infra scope of work with each service System network, including and not limited to, Sewage, Water Supply, Irrigation, Electrical, Fire Fighting, and Low Current Systems, ahead of schedule.

Project Coordinator/Field Engineer US $120M, Aug 1995 – Dec 2002
The Arab Contractors & Co., Egypt, Heavy Civil/ICI Construction (18 Nos of Railway Bridges, ICI Buildings & Hospital Renovation)

The Arab Contractors is one of the leading construction companies in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The company provides multi-construction services for bridges, roads, buildings infrastructures; engineering consulting and construction management over 29 countries worldwide consist of 77,000 employees:

• Generated and assembled Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) in accordance with ISO 9001 for ICI and heavy construction project including highways and bridges as specified project elements.
• Supervised and provided assistant to project supervisors to ensure quality and progress of project execution.
• Participated in design process for all temporary structural formwork and decking system required to perform the work.
• Managed enormous number of equipment logistics associated with described earthwork, highways and bridges scope elements.
• Coordinated with Authorities having jurisdictions and Public Authorities Representatives.
• Reviewed and coordinated shop drawings as per design concept and structural requirement.
• Participated and associated with quality management committee in monitoring, auditing and inspection events.
• Performing QA field inspections and reporting to QA department on nonconforming activities, coordinating and implementing correction procedures.
• Provided on-site technical & quality inspection support during execution stages of bridges, tunnels and electromechanical structures.
• Increased cost-plus profit 12% by estimating different disciplines and items related to materials and manpower methodologies to meet project management policies construction deliveries.