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I am a results-focused project and program management professional with over 35 years of experience delivering complex construction and infrastructure programs across North America and the Middle East. I specialize in integrating project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and procurement to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule targets while maintaining strong collaboration with all stakeholders.
I have extensive expertise in public-private partnerships, build-operate-transfer (BOT/BOOT) schemes, feasibility studies, and due diligence, with a proven track record of aligning beneficiaries with funding institutions. I hold PMP and other advanced certifications from the American Academy of Project Management and related bodies, and I have led diverse teams to successful outcomes in commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, and infrastructure sectors, working with international firms and clients around the world.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Estate Owner at GRAND SEA TOWERS and GRAND PARK TOWER
March 1, 2019 - PresentLead the management of the design work and construction activities during the project life cycle within the allocated budget and schedule; oversee quality, safety, and coordination among consultants and contractors; manage risk and ensure stakeholder alignment.
Managing Director and Co-Founder at MASTERS- CM
October 1, 2016 - February 28, 2019Develop work plans, manage authority construction staff, oversee procurement and budgets, supervise contractors, implement PMO processes, monitor risks, and drive quality and safety compliance.
Executive Manager / Program Manager at Hill International
November 1, 2009 - September 30, 2016Established a PMO for the Kuwaiti client Gulf Bank, provided technical direction from initiation through implementation, supported facility master planning, and advised on procurement and contract strategy.
Sr. Project Controls Manager at QYANA - World First
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009Directed project controls for The World Islands project in Dubai, developed cost coding structures, monitored procurement and subcontract logs, prepared variance reports, and coordinated risk mitigation.
Project Controls Manager at Turner Construction (In Association with Al Ghanim International Company)
October 1, 2001 - April 30, 2003Established scheduling department, implemented cost control measures, managed claims, and supported project controls across large-scale projects.
Project Manager / Construction Manager at Combined Group Co., Kuwait (In association with Mott McDonald & Louis Berger)
January 1, 1988 - June 30, 1999Monitored and reported project metrics for multiple active projects, established PMO, developed cost-loaded schedules, and oversaw procurement and contract administration.
Resident Engineer / Owner Representative at Langdon Wilson International (LWI) – Cardiac Hospital, Kuwait City
June 1, 2004 - August 31, 2007Managed engineering activities across design, tender, construction, and operations; oversaw project management planning, risk mitigation, documentation control, and owner communications.
Project Manager at Langdon Wilson International (LWI), USA
April 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004Directed design, tender, and construction activities across multiple design offices and Gulf collaborations; implemented project controls processes and reporting.
Managing Director and Co-Founder at MASTERS-CM
October 1, 2016 - February 28, 2019Led the development of work plans and oversaw authority construction staff for major projects; managed design and construction monitoring, risk mitigation, budget control, and progress reporting; established PMO procedures and ensured contract compliance; supervised client communications and stakeholder coordination.
Executive Manager / Program Manager at Hill International – Dubai & Kuwait
November 1, 2009 - September 30, 2016Established PMO for Gulf Bank in Kuwait and Dubai; provided technical direction from initiation through implementation; supported master planning and facility assessments; advised on procurement and contractor evaluations; coordinated with multiple stakeholders to align project deliverables with strategic objectives.
Sr. Project Controls Manager at Hill International – World Islands Project (Dubai) in association with PROMAN/MACE
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009Developed project controls strategy, master schedule, cost reporting, and risk management for a high-profile world islands project; managed progress tracking, design reviews, procurement and subcontractor logs, and variance analysis; ensured reporting consistency across the program.
Project Manager at Combined Group Company, Kuwait (in association with Mott McDonald & Louis Berger)
January 1, 1988 - June 1, 1999Monitored and reported project metrics for multiple projects with substantial annual budgets; established PMO, managed master schedule, negotiated contracts, and supervised client relationships and reporting.
Project Manager at Langdon Wilson International (LWI) – USA (in association with design offices & local contractors)
April 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004Directed project delivery across the USA and Gulf region, coordinating design, construction, and stakeholder communications; led scheduling, resourcing, and progress reporting to ensure milestones were met.
Sr. Project Controls Manager at QYANA – World First (Dubai) / Hill International
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009Directed program-level controls on large-scale projects; developed integrated master schedules, cost control frameworks, and reporting pipelines across multiple contractors and consultants.
Education
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Construction Management
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2007Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 1987PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025MPM – Master Project Manager (AAPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CIPM – Certified International Project Manager (AAPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CRM – Certified Risk Manager (AAPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CPE – Certified Planning Engineer (AAPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025FAAPM – Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025P.Eng. – Professional Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Construction Management
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2007Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001Bachelor of Science (B.SC.) in Civil Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 1987PMP – Project Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025MPM – Master Project Manager
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CIPM – Certified International Project Manager
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CRPM – Certified Risk Project Manager
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025CPE – Certified Planning Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025P.Eng. – Professional Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025FAAPM – Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Government, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Education
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