Dr. Ahmed Saied

DESCRIPTION: ROLE: Project Director | Multi-Asset Development Portfolio | USD multi-billion | Vision 2030 | Riyadh, KSA Leading client-side delivery as Project Director for a confidential PIF-backed development portfolio spanning mixed-use districts, luxury residential, entertainment and hospitality assets, acting as Owner's Representative across the full development lifecycle from feasibility through design, construction, commissioning and operational readiness. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Portfolio Delivery: Directed full-lifecycle delivery across a multi-billion-dollar development portfolio covering mixed-use, luxury residential, entertainment and hospitality assets, aligning execution with business objectives and Vision 2030 targets. CAPEX Optimization: Achieved 15% CAPEX savings through value engineering, procurement strategy, cost governance and commercially disciplined delivery decisions. Programme Controls & Performance: Improved schedule reliability and executive reporting accuracy by 30% through strengthened project controls, milestone tracking, recovery planning and risk-based governance. Risk, Claims & Change Management: Reduced construction delays by 20% and variation orders by 15% through proactive risk mitigation, contract administration, interface resolution and disciplined change control. Delivery Assurance: Strengthened planning, coordination and transparency through Primavera P6, BIM 360 and Aconex, enhancing multidisciplinary integration and delivery visibility. Quality & Handover Readiness: Implemented QA/QC, HSE and commissioning readiness frameworks to reduce rework, improve compliance and support timely transition to operations. Stakeholder Governance: Acted as the key interface between ownership, consultants, contractors, operators and authorities to protect programme, cost, quality and business objectives.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh | SAR 3.6B | 72+ Floor High-Rise Mixed-Use Towers | Vision 2030 Directed PMC-side project delivery for KAFD Cluster J01, one of Riyadh's most complex mixed-use high-rise developments, coordinating towers exceeding 72 floors, commercial assets, hospitality components, public realm and infrastructure interfaces across a live multi-stakeholder urban environment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Project Delivery: Directed full-lifecycle delivery of complex mixed-use and high-rise assets within KAFD, coordinating consultants, contractors and delivery teams across design, construction, controls and handover. High-Rise Construction: Managed construction for towers exceeding 72 floors, covering vertical logistics, facade interfaces, MEP coordination, structural works, QA/QC, HSE and sequencing. Schedule Control: Improved milestone visibility by 25% through strengthened project controls, progress monitoring, recovery planning, dashboard reporting and executive updates. Stakeholder Management: Strengthened coordination between developers, consultants, contractors, operators and authorities, reducing interface delays by 20% and maintaining delivery momentum. Commercial Discipline: Drove contract administration, change control, risk management, claims avoidance and commercially focused delivery under FIDIC contract framework. Handover Readiness: Directed handover planning, authority coordination, testing and commissioning readiness, documentation control and closeout alignment to support operational readiness.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah | USD 575M | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 | AECOM Led project management and construction supervision for Al Janoub Stadium, one of the landmark venues delivered for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, coordinating multidisciplinary design, construction, quality, safety and handover readiness under intense programme pressure and international scrutiny. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Project Delivery Leadership: Directed delivery coordination across all major stadium packages, driving milestone certainty, cross-functional integration and successful execution of complex capital works to FIFA standards. PMO & Team Leadership: Led 40+ PMO, engineering and construction professionals, strengthening project controls, progress monitoring, reporting discipline and delivery governance. CAPEX Optimization: Achieved 15% cost savings through value engineering, contract negotiation support, procurement strategy and commercially focused delivery decisions. Risk, Claims & Quality Management: Reduced project delays and claims exposure by 30% through proactive QA/QC, HSE, risk mitigation and interface management frameworks. Stakeholder Governance: Enhanced coordination between government authorities, FIFA representatives, developers, consultants and contractors to maintain compliance, resolve critical interfaces and support delivery objectives. Handover & Operational Readiness: Directed testing, commissioning, authority approvals, snagging and FIFA venue readiness to ensure safe and successful public opening.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: Dubai Parks and Resorts | AED 10B / USD 2.7B | Large-Scale Entertainment Destination | Meraas / Dubai Holding Led project delivery coordination for major theme park and entertainment assets within Dubai Parks and Resorts, one of the region's largest integrated leisure and entertainment destinations, managing construction strategy, package delivery, technical interfaces, commissioning readiness and handover across complex theme park, leisure, retail, hospitality and public realm components. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Theme Park Asset Delivery: Directed delivery of large-scale entertainment assets including theme park zones, ride systems, show buildings, guest areas, retail/F&B, BOH facilities, utilities and public realm works. Construction Strategy & Schedule Control: Led sequencing, logistics, package prioritisation, milestone tracking and recovery planning to protect construction progress and opening-readiness commitments. Contractor & Specialist Package Management: Coordinated 20+ contractors, ride vendors, themed-fabrication specialists, MEP, fit-out, landscape, life-safety and commissioning teams across complex delivery packages. Complex Interface Management: Managed interfaces between civil works, ride systems, theming, MEP, fire/life-safety, guest circulation, operator requirements, IP standards and authority approvals. CAPEX & Commercial Control: Achieved 15% cost savings through value engineering, procurement strategy and commercially disciplined delivery decisions across AED 10B entertainment destination. Testing, Commissioning & Handover: Directed inspections, snagging, de-snagging, testing and commissioning, trial operations, emergency planning, handover documentation and final preparations for public opening.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: The Gate Towers & Arc Towers, Al Reem Island | Abu Dhabi | Aldar Properties | High-Rise Mixed-Use Development Led construction management and project delivery for one of Aldar's landmark high-rise mixed-use developments on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, covering residential towers, podiums, retail, facades, MEP systems, life-safety and phased handover across a complex multi-package urban development environment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Hospitality & Mixed-Use Delivery: Directed delivery of luxury high-rise residential, retail and mixed-use assets within Aldar's Abu Dhabi portfolio, coordinating complex multi-stakeholder packages from construction through handover. Project Controls & Delivery Governance: Strengthened scope, cost and schedule control through structured progress monitoring, recovery planning, risk tracking and contractor performance follow-up, improving milestone delivery by 20%. Technical & Design Interface Management: Coordinated architecture, structure, MEP, facade, interiors, infrastructure, landscape and authority requirements to resolve delivery interfaces and support buildability. Leisure & Operational Interfaces: Managed interfaces linked to public realm, retail/F&B, guest circulation, back-of-house areas, utilities and operational readiness requirements. Quality, Safety & Handover: Drove QA/QC and HSE follow-up across inspections, NCR closure, material approvals, finishing works, testing, commissioning and handover preparation. Stakeholder Coordination: Partnered with Aldar teams, consultants, contractors, operators and authorities to accelerate approvals, resolve delivery challenges and maintain project momentum.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: Marina Terrace Tower, Dubai Marina | $350M+ | Luxury Waterfront High-Rise Residential | DAMAC Properties Managed developer-side project delivery for Marina Terrace Tower, a premium waterfront high-rise residential development by DAMAC Properties in Dubai Marina, leading construction execution, design coordination, consultant and contractor management, quality assurance and handover readiness within a fast-paced luxury real estate environment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Luxury High-Rise Delivery: Directed successful delivery of a premium waterfront residential tower in Dubai Marina, contributing to DAMAC's luxury high-rise development portfolio across the UAE. Project Controls & Execution Discipline: Strengthened scope, cost and schedule control through structured progress monitoring, contractor follow-up, issue resolution and delivery reporting, improving milestone achievement by 20%. Design & Technical Coordination: Managed coordination across architecture, structure, MEP, facade, vertical transportation and finishing packages to reduce clashes and maintain delivery continuity. Quality & Finishing Leadership: Drove QA/QC follow-up across luxury finishes, material approvals, mock-ups, inspections, snagging and de-snagging to protect brand and customer expectations. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination: Coordinated with consultants, contractors, suppliers, authorities, sales, facilities management and handover teams to support approvals and smooth project close-out. Handover & Customer Readiness: Directed testing, commissioning, apartment readiness, common-area completion, handover documentation and operational transition for a luxury residential asset.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: Sharm El-Sheikh New Airport | USD 140M | Aviation Infrastructure | Dar Al Handasah (PMC) Led construction management and project delivery within the PMC team for the USD 140M Sharm El-Sheikh New Airport expansion, a major aviation infrastructure program supporting national air transport capacity and passenger growth in Egypt. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Airport Infrastructure Delivery: Drove full delivery of a USD 140M terminal and airfield expansion program, strengthening national aviation capacity and infrastructure readiness to international standards. Construction & Project Controls: Improved scope, cost and schedule discipline through structured construction planning, progress tracking, resource coordination and timely issue resolution. Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinated civil, structural, MEP, airfield, systems and specialist construction interfaces to maintain technical alignment and delivery continuity across all packages. Quality & Safety Leadership: Implemented integrated QA/QC and HSE controls across construction, inspections, testing and compliance activities, reducing rework and supporting safe execution. Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination: Partnered with clients, consultants, contractors, airport stakeholders and authorities to resolve delivery constraints and maintain regulatory alignment. Zero Major Incident Performance: Contributed to a strong safety culture with zero major safety incidents during key construction delivery phases.

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT: Golden Pyramids Plaza | USD 380M | Mixed-Use Hospitality & Entertainment | Consolidated Contractors International (CCC) Contributed to the delivery of Golden Pyramids Plaza, a USD 380M landmark mixed-use development in Egypt comprising two 5-star hotels, retail and commercial assets, entertainment facilities and theme park components, supporting construction coordination across a fast-track multi-stakeholder environment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Mega Development Delivery: Played a key role in one of Egypt's most prominent hospitality and mixed-use developments, supporting construction delivery across hotel, retail, entertainment and leisure assets. Hospitality Asset Delivery: Contributed to successful completion of two luxury 5-star hotel assets ahead of schedule within a complex mixed-use destination project. Design & Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated with architects, consultants, contractors and engineering teams to maintain design integrity, resolve technical interfaces and support project KPIs. Cost & Value Engineering: Assisted value engineering and procurement coordination initiatives to improve cost efficiency, buildability and construction productivity. Project Controls Support: Supported planning, scheduling, logistics coordination and progress monitoring using Primavera P6, strengthening delivery visibility and reporting discipline. Quality & Safety Compliance: Contributed to QA/QC and HSE implementation across construction activities, helping improve workmanship quality and reduce site delivery issues.

A foundation of Architectural Engineering (BSc) is complemented by a deep understanding of strategic execution through an MBA, and a PhD in Project Management. This academic rigor is backed by a comprehensive suite of elite PMI certifications—including Portfolio (PFMP®), Program (PGMP®), and Project (PMP®) Management—alongside specialized credentials in Risk Management (PMI-RMP®), LEED AP®, and Change Management (CCMP®). This unique combination of practical and theoretical knowledge underpins a data-driven, best-practice approach to delivering the world's most complex projects.

📋 Project management involves the planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task, event, or duty toward completion. It can involve a one-time project or an ongoing activity, and resources managed include personnel, finances, technology, and intellectual property.

➡️Program: Master of Business Administration ➡️Specialization: Project Management Developed a robust understanding of business intelligence, investment planning, and executive leadership, fueling effective board-level reporting and negotiation.

Laid the architectural and engineering foundation that supports his design-led development philosophy across high-rise, cultural, and smart city assets.