Mahmoud Daeshak
Project Management Specialist
Montreal, QC, Canada (Open To Relocate Full-time In KSA)
Summary
Accomplished Project Management Professional (PMP-certified) with 28+ years’ experience leading mega projects in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, including 11 years’ direct project delivery for Aramco, Royal Commission (RC), and SABIC in Saudi Arabia. Expert in project execution capability assessments, risk management, and project health checks for multi-billion dollar joint ventures.
Proven record of optimizing project governance, cost control, and execution strategies to deliver complex EPC/PC contracts on time and under budget. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and implementing best practices in project management, contract administration, and claims analysis. Strong command of MS Office, Power BI, Primavera, and AutoCAD. Fluent in Arabic and English, with extensive cross-cultural team leadership experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Skills
- Project Execution Capability Assessment
- Project Health Checks & Performance Analysis
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Cost Estimating, Planning, Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Contract & Claims Management, Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management & Executive Reporting
- Modularization & Stick-Built Construction
- Governance, Compliance & Safety (Saudi & Intl standards)
- Feasibility Studies & Business Plan Development
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
- Power BI, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Work History
Project Manager
Bativert Construction Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Create comprehensive project deliverables plans that outline responsibilities and timelines, resulting in measurable improvements in team productivity.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to delegate tasks effectively, fostering a sense of shared ownership and accountability among team members.
- Monitor project performance metrics, enabling data-driven adjustments that consistently meet budgetary objectives.
- Ensure that all budgetary objectives are met, adjusting as needed.
- Major responsibilities:
Project Manager
Khonaini Int’l Company Ltd
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Clearly define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with stakeholder requirements.
- Manage project budgets with precision, optimizing resource allocation to achieve substantial cost savings without compromising quality.
- Facilitate collaboration between contractors and internal teams, fostering a unified approach that streamlines operations and improves project outcomes.
- Ensure the subcontractors comply with the approved schedule and that milestone dates are met.
- Ensure the subcontractors comply with approved safety programs and local safety and security regulations to maintain a zero-accident record.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with international standards and local regulations, including the Saudi Building Code.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
- Identify potential project risks and implement proactive management plans, significantly reducing delays and preserving project integrity.
- Escalate critical issues to stakeholders with recommendations for resolution.
- Possess thorough knowledge of key project management requirements and safety procedures.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, provide project updates, and address concerns.
- Demonstrate experience in performance management and improving distressed projects or contracts.
- Ensure on-time and within-budget completion, oversee handover to the client, and conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and areas for improvement.
- Major responsibilities:
Construction Manager
Khonaini Int’l Company Ltd
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Coordinate with discipline engineers and quality control teams, fostering collaborative efforts that enhance project efficiency and safety compliance.
- Support the Project Manager and the Project delivery teams in achieving their construction objectives through effective management and communication of integrated logistics.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Orchestrated project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery of construction milestones while achieving substantial cost savings.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to design specifications and safety standards.
- Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to facilitate clear communication and minimize project delays.
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the construction process.
- Develop overall coordination and cooperation among subcontractors to minimize interface problems.
- Major responsibilities:
Project manager
Lama Co. for Trading & Contracting
03.2001 - 06.2010
- Coordinate the construction, technical, planning, and administrative aspects of Projects at different stages of completion.
- Identify resources needed for project completion and develop project plans in consultation with the Client.
- Ensure the smooth flow of material needed for construction.
- Estimate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment for the project based on contract bids, quotes.
- Coordinate with specialized subcontractors.
- Major responsibilities:
Site engineer
General Directorate for Irrigation of Orontes Basin
11.1997 - 03.2001
- Oversee daily construction activities.
- Ensure construction meets quality standards and safety codes.
- Assist in preparing daily and weekly work plans.
- Coordinating delivery and on-site storage of materials.
- Major responsibilities:
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria01-1995
Certification
- Project management professional (PMP), PMI–certified. June 2024
- Attestation in Health and Safety on the construction site (ASP). February 2023
LNGG
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Main achievements
- Saudi Aramco (King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries & Services, Ras Al-Khair, PKG # 9, K.S.A. (The engineering office was SNC-Lavalin Khobar, KSA as a subcontractor), (EPC contract).
- Royal commission (RC) housing Project 098- C59, K.S.A (PC contract) - Jubail.
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) Mega Housing project Phase III PKG 1 - K.S.A (EPC contract). Jubail.
- Royal commission (RC) housing Project 815- C04, K.S.A (PC contract) – Jubail. Construction of six (6) precast system buildings of 4-story including infrastructure works. With a total Number of 96 apartments.
- Royal commission (RC) housing Project 815- C10, K.S.A (PC contract) - Jubail Construction of eight (8) precast system buildings of 4 stories, including infrastructure works. With a total Number of 128 apartments.
- Aleppo Industrial City: Infrastructures and Road Works (Project X2P3B).
- Aleppo Industrial City: Infrastructures and Road Works (Project L9).
- Potable Water Pipeline GRP 2000 mm Diameter, 10 Km length from Al-Asad Lake to Al-Khafsa Pump Station with all accessories and related work.
- Commercial complex 7-storeys with a total floor area of 8600 m², including all utilities.
- Afreen irrigation project (Northwest of Syria) including:
- Pump station MP6.
- Water intake at Basota (about 8000 m³ of concrete).
- Main and minor canals with trapezoidal section (Concrete lining).
- Inverted syphon across Afreen river(D=1200mm).
Timeline
Project Manager
Bativert Construction Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Khonaini Int’l Company Ltd
06.2014 - 12.2020
Construction Manager
Khonaini Int’l Company Ltd
06.2010 - 06.2014
Project manager
Lama Co. for Trading & Contracting
03.2001 - 06.2010
Site engineer
General Directorate for Irrigation of Orontes Basin
11.1997 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Aleppo University
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