Samih Ahmed Pmp®I Pmi-Sp®I Pmi-Rmp®I Ccp®I Aciarb I Lssbb™ Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Sa

• Led the strategy and implementation of real estate and hospitality projects in Saudi Arabia under the PPP framework.• Established and led a high-performing Project Management Office dedicated to project excellence.• Managed a team of developers , contractors and consultants to ensure successful development and execution of projects.

Houston, Texas, Us

Served as a dynamic strategist of project operations and program administration, including document management, quality management, standardization, continuous process improvements, tools, methods development, and maintenance. I am a prolific advocate that leads a global, integrative planning process approach across business units: Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Qualifications, Sourcing, and Testing. Steer all Surface Pressure Control (SPC) projects in compliance to all contract requirements and deadlines. I present midterm project progress reports to the Project Management department and recommend strategies for SPC P&L planning. Furthermore, I am the Head of global project controls, resource allocation, and fulfilment of departmental staffing requirements.• Led, equipped, and empowered cross-functional personnel.• Champion of digital innovation and business transformation initiatives for global SPC projects, leveraging utilization of dashboards on Cash, Indicator, OTD, and Revenue performance metrics.• Received accolades for elevating and standardizing global project schedules. Centralized Project Controls function to drive value-added functions. Boosted project transparency, accountability, and visibility.• Senior member of the Project Excellence Leadership Team that identifies and commissions continuous improvement initiatives.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

At GE, I was a proactive leader of HV/EHV EPC project deliverables from tender to execution, outperforming KPIs, while tracking planning, costs, and risks in the project portfolio. I spearheaded the Project Controls Transformation initiative for the MENAT sub-region, guiding the Digital Thread that resulted in substantial value to the business (greater analytics, awareness, and project impact). I also submitted monthly progress reports for clients and internal purposes.• Directed, motivated, and mentored the Project Control Team, tripling the team from 3 to 9 members. Enhanced skills to cover cost, risk, and resource management to absorb Cost functions from Finance.• Catapulted OTD by 10 points, maximizing business impact.• Improved project ownership and team accountability by upgrading from a reporting function to an analytical system.• Recipient for the GE Impact Award for the successfully implementing a transformation initiative, thus changing the way of work.• Collaborated with section managers to revitalize the works program.• Set roles, goals, expectations, and accountabilities for the entire team.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

In this role, I was the primary overseer of $200M+ in planning and cost control projects for the National Grid KSA and Saudi Electricity Board. I helmed scope of Design, Engineering, Equipment (Supply), Site Construction, Installation, Final Testing, and Final Commissioning. I directed the project team to execute planning, cost control, scheduling, sourcing/procurement, risk management, tendering, estimating, and contract administration. I created and deployed standard planning and schedule processes, programs, and best practices to ensure turnkey projects were on-time and on-budget. I effectively maintained a register of actual vs. committed costs, cost risk, potential schedules, and cost forecasting. Additionally, I aligned all operations to GE Global Standards.• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Knowledge and Work Transfer from PMO to over 3 regional offices, encompassing Planning, Risk Management Tools, and Standard Templates Development.• Select projects included: ◦ EPC, Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation System: Jeddah North & Wadi Jaleel Substations ◦ Client: Saudi Electricity Company Value $63M ◦ EPC, 132 V KV Switchyard, Midyan Gas Processing Facility ◦ Client: Saudi Aramco Value $8.9M ◦ EPC, Rawabi 132/13.8kV Substations Package (6 stations) ◦ Client: Saudi Electricity Company Value $89.09M ◦ EPC, Jizan City-2 132/13.8kV Substations Package (3 stations) ◦ Client: Saudi Aramco Value $60.9M• Designated Trainer on Primavera P6 and MS Project for Project Controls, Management, and Scheduling Tools. ◦ Instructed 5+ sessions for Saudi Project Managers and teams worth 50 PDUs. ◦ Taught 2+ global sessions worth 20 PDUs.• Drove the Project Controls Digital Transformation initiative. ◦ Secured 10%+ in cost improvement, while reducing execution schedule slippage by 15%.

I was recruited to streamline master project programmes/schedules, integrating workflow structure for cost estimating, progress measurement, project control, and scheduling. Instrumental contributor to $75.5M in cumulative EPCC projects in Sudan and Iraq. I defined Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to advance operational integrity and control. I meticulously analysed cost/schedule variances to recommend mitigation and corrective action. I supported progress billing and project processes, calculating cost impacts. I effectively liaised with clients and consultants to maintain cash flow by approving on-time payments. I also coordinated interdepartmental efforts to complete the bidding process.• Delivered exceptional end-to-end project management of key EPCC initiatives: ◦ Adar Operation Base Camp Extension, Site Planning Engineer – South Sudan ▪ Client: Petrodar Operating Company ($17.1M) ◦ Kosti Metering Station Planning & Cost Engineer – North Sudan ▪ Client: Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company ($4.4M) ◦ Early Production Facility (EPF), Star Track Fast Track Oil Project, Planning & Cost Engineer – South Sudan ▪ Client: Star Oil Company ($32M) ◦ CPF Offsite Well Cluster 2, Garraf Field, Planning & Cost Control Engineer – Iraq ▪ Client: PETRONAS Carigali Overseas Iraq Holding BV ($22M)• Company representative at industry conferences and international exhibitions such as the Iraq Mega Projects Conference and Expo (Dubai) and the Iraq Second Energy Expo (Baghdad).• Authored the company Business Performance Corporate Report.• Revamped the progress measurement system for the Procurement phase, while ensuring ISO compliance.• Outlined cost estimates for business plans, capital investment strategies, and the 3-year rolling program.• Recognized for building, cultivating, and expanding company capabilities, positioning the enterprise to have a competitive edge over other industry leaders.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy And Strategic Management

Bachelor'S Degree (Hons.), Civil Engineering

Various Training Courses