Khalid Hussein Tarraf Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Australia

I am responsible for delivery of portfolio of landmark projects, and to ensure successful completion, while improving the budget and forecast accuracy. I managed a sustainable level of working capital while delivering key milestones on time. My duties included developing, managing and executing project programs, cost analysis, financial reporting, exploiting opportunities for savings, risk assessment, and site coordination. I also coordinated between onsite and remote engineering teams. My key skills included resources management, business analysis, project planning, negotiation, contract management, risk management, and budget management. Implemented project governance frameworks, establishing robust program governance aligned with organizational standards and best practices. Managed a portfolio of projects, prioritizing resources, aligning project goals with overall business objectives, and optimizing portfolio performance. Developed comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and milestones, and proactively monitored project progress. Employed risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes. Led effective stakeholder management, fostering strong relationships and clear communication at all levels to align project goals and manage expectations. Implemented change management processes, assessing change impact, developing strategies, and facilitating smooth transitions within projects.Championed a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging lessons learned to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive program success.

Saudi Arabia

• Manage Kapsch TrafficCom projects and commercial activities in Riyadh. • Successfully complete closing phase of first tunnel management system project deployed in Saudi Arabia (USD17M) including ITS and Tunnels control system.• Supervision of operation and maintenance contractors in Riyadh to provide support, upgrades for ITS and tunnel management systems to enhance efficiency of city mobility. • Liaise with customers and end user to provide continuous monitoring for project to ensure customer satisfaction.• Exploiting opportunities to secure potential order entry related to installed base. • Maintained a collaborative partnership with Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Production, Quality Management and all associated stakeholders to ensure bid to tender and project close out achieve goals.

Saudi Arabia

Based in Saudi Arabia and part of a dedicated team that deliver an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), Infrastructure and Renovation projects for Oil & Gas, Utilities, Public and private sectors.♦ Led major EPC project with budgets from US2.5Million to US21Million♦ Implemented robust project plans to drive each phase of delivery to plan♦ Served as a key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle♦ Scrutinised project plan to identify opportunities to increase profit ♦ Modified plan to meet price constraints as required♦ Negotiated the appointment of subcontractors and vendors cUSD2.9Million♦ Oversaw the finalisation of materials POs based on project plans and needs♦ Undertook GAP analysis to identify any potential weakness / risk in project♦ Managed progress claims and delay claim management,♦ Ensured minimal delays on any issue resolution on behalf of client♦ Negotiated variations orders with clients to circa US1.52Million♦ Championed a culture of safety management♦ Returning Zero Lost Time Injury (LTIs) ♦ Assembled teams of up to 20 direct reports and 100+ subcontractors; ♦ Oversaw a diverse and mixed multi-cultural staff base

Egypt

Served as Project Manager within the EPC segments of electrical distribution projects for the distribution, protection, control and management of electrical systems in low & medium voltage environments.♦ Serviced clients across General Industry (GI) and Mining, Minerals, Metals (MMM)♦ Key point of contact for leading RFP/RFTs on new project scopes♦ Grew sales volume from US2.8Million to US5.59Million (200% growth)♦ Delivered against a project profitability plan of 5%♦ Set project plan and strategy for full project lifecycle♦ Led and managed project risk and mitigated accordingly♦ Reduced potential risk in project delays through improved governance o♦ Controlled critical aspects such as KPI, labour, materials, budgets etc.♦ Identified and led opportunities to reduce project costs♦ Maintained superior quality and delivery♦ Performed SIM (small interval Management) meeting for the team♦ Directed a team of 4 being Project Engineers and Sr. Project Engineers

Egypt

♦ Led full project strategy to delivery all projects on time, to budget♦ Wrote and managed full RFP/RFT’s for clients♦ Met an annual invoicing target of $1.4Million (fees), returning continuous growth.♦ Reviewed tenders work load, and reviewed technical and commercial offers ♦ Examined risks based on project updated information♦ Implemented mitigation plans for highest risk projects♦ Continuously monitored projects and removed any roadblocks♦ Worked with local regulatory authorities to seek electrical approvals♦ Partnered with Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, and Production♦ Worked with Quality Management through project♦ Continuously surpassed client satisfaction levels

Saudi Arabia

Planned, managed, and delivered on two major CBM projects for the General Electricity Company of Libya including implementation of CBM techniques and supplying of testing devices and training.♦ Provided Condition Monitoring Inspections and Analysis♦ Completed Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance consultations to clients,♦ Supported the tendering of projects♦ Worked with shipping agencies, airlines and marine authorities on part supply♦ Led the training of 100 engineers on CBM technology♦ Provided all required tools to use this technology♦ Actively supported the marketing of new CBM capability

Egypt

•Offers negotiation.•Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.•Handling of purchasing processes of large projects.•Dealing with vendors to closing good deals.•Preparing Purchase orders of goods and Services.•Handling of materials shipping process.•Handling of official documents with banks, and customers.•Investigate vendors’ background, and evaluate their products.•Preparing vendors classification & ranking matrix.•Ensure proper execution of delivery time plan.•Studying and forecasting of required materials.•Evaluate the cost life cycle of the required material.•Evaluate previous orders and contracts, and prepare lesson learned.

Egypt

Egypt

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical Engineering