Jamal El Dayekh
About me
Business Development Manager and Project Manager with over 16 years of experience in EPC, MEP, oil & gas, aviation fueling, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects for clients including Saudi Aramco, GACA, APSCO, and National Water Company. Skilled in project estimation, cost control, procurement, contracts, and execution of multidisciplinary works in compliance with international standards such as API, NFPA, and FIDIC. Holder of an MBA and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with strong commercial, financial, and leadership acumen.
Work Experience
Business Development Manager
Al Aswad Trading and Contracting Company Limited
August 1, 2023
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Present
Leading business development and strategic partnerships for the Electro-Mechanical Division, with a focus on EPC projects in aviation fueling systems, oil & gas, and industrial facilities. Achieved sales exceeding SAR 50M in 2024, adding over 50 new clients to the company portfolio. Directed tendering, estimation, and contract negotiations for projects under Saudi Aramco, GACA, and key industrial clients. Managed cross-functional teams to deliver projects including fuel farms, API 650/620 storage tanks, hydrant systems, and fire-fighting networks. Oversaw compliance with NFPA, API, and FIDIC standards while supporting IKTVA and Vision 2030 initiatives.
Project Manager / Estimator
AL ASWAD TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED
January 1, 2022
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August 1, 2023
• Analyzed RFQ documents and project plans to define scope and develop detailed cost, material, and labor estimates for EPC projects valued at SAR 250M+. • Prepared accurate manhour and resource calculations, reducing bid errors by 15% and improving cost predictability. • Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors, negotiating procurement packages that achieved 10% cost savings on key materials and equipment. • Managed multiple vendor bids, performed comparative analysis, and recommended optimal solutions, supporting the award of 8 major contracts across aviation fueling and structural steel projects. • Presented estimates and project execution plans to senior management and stakeholders, improving decision-making efficiency and accelerating bid submission timelines by 20%.
Project Manager
AL ASWAD TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED
December 1, 2019
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December 31, 2021
• Directed construction activities for aviation fueling and storage tank EPC projects worth over SAR 200M, achieving PHO and final handover on schedule. • Monitored project timelines and implemented proactive risk mitigation, resolving critical site issues and reducing schedule delays by 12%. • Led stakeholder meetings during the operation and maintenance period, improving client satisfaction and ensuring zero major disputes or claims. • Delivered complete project closeout documentation (as-built drawings, data books, O&M manuals), achieving 100% compliance with FIDIC and client specifications. • Oversaw testing, commissioning, and vendor coordination, ensuring smooth handover and performance validation during the defect liability period.
Project Coordinator
AL ASWAD TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED
January 1, 2018
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November 30, 2019
• Coordinated schedules, resources, and documentation for aviation fueling and EPC projects valued at SAR 120M, ensuring milestones were consistently met. • Liaised between clients, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, enabling on-time delivery of 95% of project milestones. • Performed quantity surveying and re-measured BOQs, identifying discrepancies that reduced cost overruns by 8%. • Managed contract variations worth SAR 15M, securing approvals without delaying project progress. • Streamlined project deliverables and documentation, reducing administrative errors by 20% and accelerating client approvals.
Project Engineer
AL ASWAD TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED
January 1, 2015
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December 31, 2017
• Supported EPC delivery of the KAIA New Fuel System project, coordinating site activities with the main contractor for works valued at SAR 180M. • Investigated construction delays, implemented corrective measures, and reduced schedule slippage by 10%. • Coordinated with subcontractors for the construction of foundations, pipe supports, and structural steel works, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. • Managed interim payment certificates and updated project cash flow, enabling the timely release of SAR 40M+ in progress payments. • Attended quality and progress meetings, contributing to early detection and resolution of site issues. • Participated in HAZOP and SIL 2 workshops for the KAIA New Fuel System, strengthening risk controls and ensuring operational safety compliance. • Closed out non-conformance reports and site instructions, improving audit readiness and reducing repeat incidents by 15%.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
AL ASWAD TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED
November 1, 2012
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December 31, 2014
• Contributed to EPC delivery of API 650 vertical welded steel storage tanks, supporting projects with a combined capacity of 120,000+ m³ and ensuring compliance with international standards. • Prepared material submittals and coordinated procurement with vendors, facilitating the timely supply of SAR 100M+ worth of mechanical and electrical equipment. • Reviewed manufacturer data books, inspection plans, and procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and accelerating approval timelines by 15%. • Collaborated with draftsmen on shop drawings and coordinated with subcontractors, reducing design-to-construction turnaround by 3 weeks. • Monitored subcontractor performance and site execution to ensure strict compliance with project specifications and safety requirements. • Supported the procurement and evaluation process for equipment packages, contributing to cost savings of 7% through vendor negotiations.
Mechanical Engineer
Jamaher Contracting Company Limited
October 1, 2008
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September 30, 2012
• Reviewed HVAC, firefighting & plumbing BOQs. • Reduced procurement costs by 8% via RFQ management. • Contributed to MEP contract awards worth SAR 50M+.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Postgraduate / Master’s Degree
September 1, 2008
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September 1, 2010
Specialized in Business Administration with focus on strategic management, finance, and organizational leadership.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Bachelor’s Degree
February 1, 2004
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August 31, 2008
Comprehensive study of mechanical systems design, project engineering, and industrial applications.
Honors & awards
Honor List Award Spring Semester 2006
February 1, 2006
Honor List Award Spring Semester 2006