Eng- Saddam Mubarak

Senior Project Manager | πŸ›£οΈ Roads & Highways Construction, Maintenance & Rehabilitation | 🏭 Asphalt Plants Operations Director | Pavement | Tendering | Contracts | Cost & Risk Management | Asset Management

Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen

About

A results-driven Senior Project Manager with a strong foundation as a Civil Engineer and over 14 years of leadership experience in road construction, maintenance and asphalt production complex management. My professional profile is built on four core pillars: strategic project leadership, hands-on execution of Road construction and maintenance works, operational management of asphalt production and expert tendering and contract management. I lead large-scale highway, urban and rural road projects from concept through completion, with a consistent record of delivering projects on time, within budget and in full compliance with quality, safety and HSE standards. My experience includes direct oversight of on-site activities covering new construction, pavement rehabilitation and long-term maintenance programs, ensuring durability and technical excellence across all project phases. I bring in-depth expertise in managing asphalt and crushing plants, optimizing production cycles, enforcing material quality control and ensuring a seamless supply chain that directly supports project schedules, cost efficiency and operational continuity. On the commercial side, I have a proven track record in tender pricing, tendering processes, contract administration, and subcontractor management, with strong capability in negotiating high-value contracts, mitigating risks, and improving asset and project profitability. Holding a Master’s degree in Project Management, I excel in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and driving operational excellence across the entire project lifecycle. I am committed to building resilient infrastructure and delivering sustainable value for organizations and communities alike. Professional Development Completed in-person professional training in Procurement, Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation – 35 PDUs, Primavera Project Scheduling and Autodesk LAND Development. Complemented by 50+ online certifications in Project Management, Quality Management, Safety, Operations, Equipment Management and Leadership from leading platforms including Coursera, Alison, Project Management Institute, Udemy, ScrumStudy, Edraak and LinkedIn Learning.

Experience

  • Mukbil Mubarak & Bros. Establishment (16 yrs 6 mos)
    • Project Manager – Roads & Asphalt Production Complex
      May 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 2 mos

      Overview: Manage the company branch in Hadhramaut, leading asphalt plant and road equipment operations, rehabilitation of assets and execution of multiple road projects funded by international and government programs as well as private sector clients. Key Projects: πŸ”Ή Maintenance / rehabilitation of urban streets in Seiyun city (16.95 Km) - Subcontractor – Asphalt Mixing Services πŸ”Ή Huraidha – Amd Road (46.2 km, 6 sections) – Pavement Works (Subcontractor) πŸ”Ή Seiyun – Madhuadah Road (5 km) – Pavement Works (Subcontractor) πŸ”Ή Madhuadah – Bahirah Road (9 km) – Asphalt Mixing Works (Subcontractor) πŸ”Ή Al Qoton – Okran – Azan Road (3 km) – Pavement Works (Subcontractor) πŸ”Ή Bin Dol Station – Seiyun City – Construction bases course layer, tack coat ( MC) and asphalt layer (Main Contractor) πŸ”Ή Fuel Loading Station Paving – Sector 14, Al Masilah – Asphalt Mix Production (Al-Jahish Establishment) πŸ”ΉSeiyun International Airport – Car Parking Lots – Asphalt Mix Production πŸ”Ή Kuwait City Streets Project – Seiyun – Asphalt Mix Production Key Achievements: Rehabilitated and restarted asphalt plant and road equipment, restoring full production capacity Secured multiple projects funded by World Bank, UNOPS, RMF and private clients Managed technical execution, tender preparation, BOQ analysis, cost estimation and asphalt production for multiple projects Delivered large-scale pavement projects across Hadhramaut with full quality compliance Successfully coordinated with multiple contractors and clients for project delivery Future Vision: I am currently working on qualifying the institution to compete for strategic infrastructure projects, relying on accumulated experience in asset management, production efficiency improvement and client base expansion.

    • Project Manager
      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 Β· 4 mos

      Shahan City Entrance Road excavation and asphalt Paving (Shahan City Entrance) 10 Km. Directed the establishment and early execution of a 10 km road construction and asphalt paving project, supervising excavation, grading, and base layers, achieving 34% project progress within 4 months before handing over to subsequent management. Key Achievements: β€’ Mobilized equipment and workforce, establishing full site operations on schedule β€’ Supervised Sub-base and Base Course works with strict quality compliance β€’ Delivered complete documentation for seamless handover

    • Project Manager
      Jun 2020 - Dec 2022 Β· 2 yrs 7 mos

      Al-Aqlah – Al-Ruwaik Desert Road Routine Maintenance project Location: Marib – Shabwah Governorates (Desert Link) – Yemen Overview: Managed routine and preventive maintenance operations for a 55 km strategic desert road connecting Marib and Shabwah, ensuring continuous road operability under harsh environmental and security conditions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Β· Directed routine desert road maintenance including grading, sand removal, embankment repairs and backfilling of damaged sections Β· Managed 75 personnel and supervised 25+ heavy equipment units (graders, dozers, loaders, compactors, water trucks) Β· Led continuous sand clearance operations after sandstorms to maintain safe and passable road conditions Β· Implemented site security measures and coordinated with local authorities and tribal leaders to ensure project continuity Β· Maintained uninterrupted road operability for 2.7 years despite extreme desert conditions