Saudi Arabia
Headline: Senior Scheduling Engineer / Acting Department Scheduling Lead | EPC Mega Projects | Cost Control & Delay Analysis Expert | Oil & Gas | Power | Mining | Primavera P6 Professional summary: Senior Project Controls and Planning Leader with 20+ years of international experience delivering large-scale EPC projects across power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining sectors. Currently serving as Senior Scheduling Engineer and Acting Department Scheduling Lead at Saudi Aramco, providing strategic leadership for enterprise-level capital investment programs. Recognized for driving end-to-end project controls excellence, including project planning, scheduling, cost control, delay analysis, and performance optimization within complex, high-value environments. Brings deep expertise in managing integrated master schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) phases, ensuring alignment with global standards, governance frameworks, and client requirements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multi-vendor ecosystems, and deliver actionable insights through advanced scheduling tools, risk analysis, and data-driven reporting. Known for strengthening project delivery performance, mitigating schedule risks, and enabling timely decision-making at executive and stakeholder levels. Extensive international exposure across the Middle East, Europe, and Central & South America, with a strong track record of contributing to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and industrial projects. Combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive operational excellence, enhance project control maturity, and support successful project outcomes. Passionate about leveraging best practices, digital tools, and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver sustainable value and elevate project performance in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
PROJECT CANNOT BE DISCLOSED Project Scope: ARAMCO INVESTMENT INITIATIVE Responsibilities: Act as departmental scheduling lead and focal point for planning and scheduling activities across multiple capital projects. Provide strategic scheduling guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with corporate planning standards and project control frameworks. Oversee development and maintenance of integrated master schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases Coordinate closely with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity, progress accuracy, and milestone compliance. Lead schedule reviews, performance monitoring, and risk analysis to proactively identify delays and implement corrective actions. Support executive management with schedule analytics, forecasting, and performance reporting. Ensure adherence to Saudi Aramco project control procedures and international project management best practices. Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance schedule transparency and project delivery performance.
INA REFINERY UPGRADE PROJECT Rijeka (CROATIA): Project Scope: Complete EPC project CLIENT: INA INDUSTRIJA NAFTE d.d. Contract Type: EPC Scope of Work: EPC of a DCU Unit, Loading facilities, coke port and Revamped Units Responsibilities: Led all site planning and project control functions for major industrial EPC projects. Served as the primary interface with the Employer, subcontractors, and company executive leadership including the Vice President. Managed development and control of integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Supervised project controls team responsible for planning, cost control, progress measurement, and performance reporting. Implemented schedule risk assessments and mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and contractual milestones. Coordinated with construction management teams to ensure accurate progress monitoring and resource optimization. Prepared executive-level project reports and forecasts for senior management and client stakeholders. Ensured compliance with company project control procedures and industry best practices.
INA REFINERY UPGRADE PROJECT Rijeka (CROATIA): Project Scope: Complete EPC project CLIENT: INA INDUSTRIJA NAFTE d.d. Contract Type: EPC Scope of Work: EPC of a DCU Unit, Loading facilities, coke port and Revamped Units Responsibilities: Managed home office planning activities supporting global EPC projects. Developed and maintained integrated master schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction phases. Coordinated with project managers and discipline leads to ensure schedule alignment with project objectives. Provided planning leadership during project start-up, execution, and monitoring phases. Conducted schedule risk analysis and progress evaluation to identify potential project delays. Supported project controls teams with schedule optimization and planning strategies. Delivered planning reports and schedule updates to executive management
MOTIVA POLYEHILENE PROJECT, 1800 KTA Porth Arthur Texas (USA): Project Scope: Complete FEED & OBCE Phase of the following: CLIENT: MOTIVE ENTERPRISES LLC Contract Type: Full cost reimbursable Responsibilities: Directed project planning activities for large-scale EPC industrial projects. Developed integrated project schedules aligned with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning requirements. Led planning teams responsible for schedule development, monitoring, and progress reporting. Implemented advanced scheduling methodologies and planning tools to enhance project control efficiency. Conducted schedule risk assessments and performance evaluations. Collaborated with project managers and clients to ensure adherence to contractual milestones. Supported project decision-making through forecasting and schedule impact analysis.
Punta Catalina Power Plant Project (Dominican Republic): 2x360 Mw Coal Fired Power Plant Project Scope: Complete EPC on LSTK basis of the following: New Coal Fired Power Plant CLIENT: CDEEE Value of Contract: US$2.1 bn Responsibilities: Managed overall project control functions including planning, cost control, and progress monitoring. Developed integrated project control systems to track performance against schedule and budget. Led project control teams responsible for reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Provided management with strategic insights into project progress and potential risks. Implemented corrective action plans to mitigate schedule and cost deviations. Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to maintain schedule alignment.
Punta Catalina Power Plant Project (Dominican Republic): 2x360 Mw Coal Fired Power Plant Project Scope: Complete EPC on LSTK basis of the following: New Coal Fired Power Plant CLIENT: CDEEE Value of Contract: US$2.1 bn Responsibilities: Oversaw site project control activities including planning, progress measurement, and reporting. Managed site planning teams and coordinated closely with construction managers. Implemented site control procedures to improve reporting accuracy and schedule performance. Supported management with forecasting, variance analysis, and schedule recovery plans. Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure adherence to project timelines.
SHAH GAS DEVELOPMNET PROJECT - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Project Scope: EPC Package 2: Process Plant EPC Package 3: Sulphur Recovery Unit Total Project value 3.5 billion USD. This amount includes EPC Package 5 – Construction of 250 kilometres pipelines for transporting gas, condensate and LNG from the Shah Gas plant to Habshan and ASAB tie-in point Capacity: 1000 MMSCFD Feed Gas with 23% Mole H2S Responsibilities: Led the site planning office and supervised a team of 10 planners. Developed and maintained integrated schedules linking construction and commissioning activities. Coordinated closely with construction teams to ensure schedule alignment with field progress. Implemented schedule monitoring systems to track project performance. Supported project management with schedule forecasts and delay mitigation strategies. Facilitated planning coordination between site teams and home office.
KGHM International Sierra Gorda Copper-Molybdenum Mine Project - (Calama, CHILE - II Region) Project Scope: 150M/TON COPPER MINE PROCESSING PLANT CONSTRUCTION Processing Plant Infrastructure and Operations The facility utilizes a three-stage crushing circuit featuring high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR), followed by ball milling and conventional flotation to generate a bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate. The logistics strategy involves two distinct streams: Copper concentrate: Transported via rail to the Port of Mejillones for bulk vessel loading. Molybdenum concentrate: Bagged and railed to the port for shipment to end users or specialized toll roasting facilities. Throughput and Capacity The current feasibility study centers on the primary sulfide ore body. Operations are designed to launch at an initial capacity of 110,000 tons per day (tpd), with the structural flexibility to scale up to 190,000 tpd in future phases. The mine is 1,700 meters above sea level. Responsibilities: Developed and maintained Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules aligned with construction execution strategies. Defined activity sequencing, dependencies, and resource allocations in collaboration with discipline leaders and project managers. Performed schedule variance analysis and recommended corrective actions to maintain project timelines. Coordinated with engineering and construction teams to ensure schedule alignment with site execution plans. Implemented schedule control procedures to track performance against baseline milestones. Supported project leadership in forecasting project completion timelines and potential schedule risks.