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TAJUDDIN MOHAMMED
Senior Contracts Manager
Summary
Accomplished Senior Contracts Manager with over 20 years of experience in delivering multi-billion-dollar Giga Projects across the Mining, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure sectors in Kazakhstan, Iraq, UAE, KSA, Canada, and India. Expertise in estimation, supply chain operations, subcontract management, quantity surveying, and project development management ensures effective oversight of complex contracts and procurement processes. Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and lead project teams to achieve client objectives on time and within budget. Strong track record of driving successful outcomes in Green Field, Brown Field, Operations & Maintenance, Turnaround, Wells, Power, and Petrochemical projects underscores a commitment to excellence in project delivery.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Contracts Manager
Bechtel Saudi Arabia Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Lead Team on Fast track Tender Formation collaborated with stakeholders, issued RFP to market one month against six months standard duration.
- Prepared & obtained Strategy approvals (EPC, Design Build, Unite Rate), tender plan, technical evaluation/Commercial evaluation criteria, bid package including scope of work, contract agreements, delivery improvement through active communication & follow up.
- Introduced policies to reduce cost & eliminate waste. Worked with clients to resolve issues quickly efficiently resulted in 25% cost savings. Implemented Lessons learned initiatives.
- Reduced tender addendums, tender clarifications, drafted Contracts with accuracy, liaised with Legal, finance, risk management, project delivery team timely.
- Reduced costs by 20% through selecting a diligent strategy, negotiations with Tenderers.
- Prepared/Tracked Procurement Status report (PSR), Reduced costs by 20% through selecting diligent strategy & negotiations with Tenderers.
- Lead Contract Management team (Contract Managers, Contract Administrators), conducted Kick off meetings, Weekly progress meetings & prepared Minutes of Meeting, Reviewed, approved Bonds, Insurances, advance payments/Monthly Payment applications.
- Reviewed/assessed claims (SAR 5M) for Extension of Time, Prolongation cost, Suspension/disruption, Force Majeure, Insurance, Liquidated damages on missing Milestones.
- Liaised with Legal, Insurance, Finance, Project Delivery team, Project Directors & Executive Project Managers.
- Assessed/negotiated Variation Orders, obtained Tender Committee endorsement & issued Variation orders.
- Prepared over 500 Contractual correspondences, routed via DocuSign for client approvals.
- High Lights: PMC, NEOM Infrastructure Project- ENOWA- Energy, Water, Power Project ($200B)
- Achievement: Fast track Tender Formation collaborated with stakeholders, issued RFP to market one month against six months standard duration. Achieved cost savings of $100m on Variation Orders.
Senior Contracts/Commercial Manager
RCC
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed Scope of Work, Subcontract plans, strategy, T&Cs, Budget estimates, forecast. Managed Subcontracts.
- Created purchase orders, agreements, procured materials & expedited deliveries, drafted, negotiated 2 complex Subcontracts saved $500K.
- Achieved 90% supplier delivery improvement through active communication & follow-up.
- Introduced policies to reduce cost & eliminate waste. Worked with clients to resolve claims & issues quickly efficiently resulted in 5% cost savings.
- Reduced costs by 10% through negotiation on sub-contractor variations & claims.
- Reduced purchasing costs by 20% through negotiation, collaborating reliable cost-effective suppliers.
- High Lights: Municipal Corporation, mixed use Infra development Project ($200M)
Senior Contracts Manager
Shell Canada Limited
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Lead/Coached/Mentored team & managed project commercial aspects coordinated with Category managers & achieved cash flow with 15% profit.
- Strengthened Safety Leadership Culture (SLC) programme, Raised HSE Cards, attended Level III safety Inspections, Intervened Unsafe Acts.
- Implemented systems, lessons learned procedures to comply with Shell CMCP standards, Coached, mentored Contractors, Site Supervision Staff, Contract Administrators to raise level of understanding of Contracts, Procurement Activities to attain fully compliant, Auditable & Cost recoverable, resulting cost over runs.
- Provided professional leadership, effective communication on strategic goals implementing robust commercial & category management to resolve complex issues. Developed excellent relationships with internal/ external stakeholders, Legal, Finance.
- Led 8 successful Claim settlements, resulting in $2M Savings.
- Supported 3 Turn around projects with average value of $200M from inception to completion since 2017
- Assessed Site Instruction applications, valuations & cost reconciliations to ensure cost over runs.
- Formulated & implemented strategies to maintain project control & enhance final margins.
- Employed strong commercial experience to maximize profit by reducing project cost by 20%
- Reviewed quotes for work & services, developed accurate pricing schedules to save $500K per annum.
- Supported Commercial evaluations, negotiated with tenders through active review, advice based on estimated budget to achieve swift results.
- Prepared meeting packs took accurate meeting minutes tracking outcome in database to maintain optimum traceability.
- Monitored tracked, analyzed planned vs actual cost of EPC projects to effectively manage allocated budgets.
- Ensured Staff followed CP policy compliance regulations by closely monitoring daily operations, performed safety audits.
- Developed & maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication meet the required expectations.
- Led Negotiation team on Complex procurement contracts by working closely with internal/ external contacts.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding procurement process to assure best prices for materials & services.
- Attained $2M cost reduction by performing reviews & audits. Drafted, Reviewed, executed key EPC contracts.
- Managed 200 plus contract agreement renewals, expiry of contracts based on termination dates, ACV increase to minimize disputes.
- Karachaganak Project, Aksay, ENI-BG Joint Venture Kazakhstan
- Basra Gas Project Iraq– Rehabilitation, Upgrading of Gas Processing Facilities (North Rumaila NGL, KAZ NGL), Compressor Stations, UG Storage Terminal MT, 3types, Pipelines (24”/30”/48”) & Expansion of 530MMscfd Ar Ratawi NGL plant - $5B.
- Albian Sands Expansion Mine Project, Fort Mc Murray, Canada
- ASE 1 Mega Project (100,000 BPD), 300 plus Contracts/PO's of Cumulative Value of $6.5B (Extraction & Tailings facilities, Crushing, Conveying & Surge facilities, Froth treatment & utilities, Pipelines, 260 KV OHT Power lines, Tank Form, Vessels, Jackpine Project, Fort Mc Murray, Canada
- Infrastructure, General Services, Mining Services, Fixed & Mobile Equipment, Engineering, Construction, Site Preparation, Civil/Earthworks.
- Achievements: Over $100M cost savings generated by validating claims, negotiated third party mark up.
Quantity Surveyor
Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Developed Subcontracting & Procurement Procedures, Prequalification of Vendors & Contractors, Obtained Approval from appropriate Authorities.
- Prepared Preambles, Bill of Materials (MTO), Tender documents based on Company Standard formats & procedures, Tender Clarifications, Site Visits, Attended Pre-Tender Meetings, Prepared Addendum to Tender Documents, Clarification of Bids, Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluation, Obtained Tender Committee Approvals
- Negotiated contracts, Purchase Orders with vendors, saved over $15M with superior negotiations.
- Ensured Suppliers/Contractors adhere to HSSE Policies & Procedures in Strict Compliance with Contractual Obligations.
- Abu Dhabi Municipality, Sewerage Projects Committee O&M Project $200Million.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Tebodin Middle East (Consultants & Engineers)
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Prepared cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender/contract agreements.
- Unit rate analysis, pricing, estimation of labour, plant, material costs & overheads.
- Obtained quotations from suppliers, sub-contractors, prepared evaluation reports, negotiated contracts pricing with vendors, saved over $500K
- Prepared monthly payment certificates, variation orders & achieved cash flow for company.
- Checked & approved sub-contractor accounts, agreement of final accounts. Built relationships with third party vendors, negotiating to sell waste at best possible rate, thus partially recovering the costs.
- Water Transmission Scheme (ADWEA):
- EPC turnkey Project value US$ 781 Million Consist of Construction of Pump houses, service building, storage tanks, Surge vessels, CS pipe network, installation of pumps, transformers, chillers, office building, service block, MEP workshop, Warehouse, chlorination, re-circulation building, accommodation building (Junior, senior & executive staff) plumbing & HVAC works, culverts, internal roads, construction of 350 km long DI 2x1600mm pipelines & associated works
Quantity Surveyor
Mabani Co
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Prepared cost estimates, bills of quantities, Tender documents.
- Reviewed & approved site measurements records, payment certificates & variations.
- Prepared budget projections, financial reports to client & contractual correspondence.
- Analyzed market delivery trends, developed procurement strategies for process improvements.
- Participated in contract negotiations with top suppliers, secured consistent suppliers with competitive prices which decreased operational costs by over 30%.
- Sewerage & Drainage Phase 1 - Pumping station, Drainage Pond, pipeline, Manhole construction of Dia. 160 to 1600mm of UPVC, GRP&AC, road works& Irrigation Main Line - Part 3 - $2Million.
Projects Manager
Eastern Engineering Services Group
10.1997 - 05.2002
- Managed project team resources, ensuring inter-discipline coordination, overall quality control of the work from inception to completion.
- Checked technical specifications of contracts prepared & submitted shop drawings for approval, attended site progress meetings with consultants/ clients.
- Supervised project execution checked quality performance of work force, day-to- day project control (i.e. planning of materials, tools, job manpower requirement).
- Monitored project Cost Reports, monitored progress of works utilizing project management Systems. Checked payment certificates, Trends, variations & claims.
- Collaborated directly with Project Engineers, Finance, Legal, acted as a liaison between engineering & suppliers regarding key issues/modifications necessary as well as upgrades, improved overall quality, relationships, delivered project on schedule, within budget.
- Rebar rolling mill Industrial Project: Construction of rolling mill & associated civil, electromechanical works, roads, drainage works.
- Buhasa Infrastructure Project (ADCO Project) - Civil works, electromechanical & road works
- Bab Infrastructure Project (ADCO Project) - Civil, electromechanical, road works
- Al Sharyaan Fibre optic cable telecom project, EPC turnkey project for UAE armed forces Value US$ 200 Million.
Project Engineer
Al Ramz Building Cont. Est.
11.1996 - 10.1997
- Scheduled coordinated, monitored projects & ensured projects are completed according to the plans.
- Supported Preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities, tenders/contract documents.
- Obtained quotations from suppliers & subcontractors. Prepared site measurement records, monthly payment certificates, variation orders, Claims & final accounts.
- Led complex projects delivering each on schedule, under budget, exceeded client expectations.
- Construction of Residential buildings & Industrial Sheds
Quantity Surveyor
Architectural Design Group
10.1993 - 11.1996
- Prepared cost estimates, bills of quantities, Tender documents.
- Reviewed & approved site measurements records, payment certificates & variations.
- Prepared budget projections, financial reports to client & contractual correspondence.
- Analyzed market delivery trends, developed procurement strategies for process improvements.
- Participated in contract negotiations with top suppliers, secured consistent suppliers with competitive prices which decreased operational costs by over 30%.
- Industrial & infrastructure projects, water, sewerage network system, utility services, pumping stations.
Project Engineer
Faleh Al Hajry Cont. Est.
03.1991 - 08.1993
- Conducted Safety Audits, Provided Safety kits to all Construction Personnel, Complied with Safety Protocols for the job Site.
- Conducted Monthly Supplier Meetings, resolved Critical Issues on Material Delivery Delays & Customs clearance.
- Monitored Progress, resolved issues with Subcontractors, site Engineers on Surplus Material.
- Prepared Progress Reports, As Built Drawings, Completion Certificates, Closed out Punch List items. Handover Documentation.
- Collaborated with numerous departments to ensure timely delivery of all material, played a key role in increasing customer service efforts.
- Construction & Supervision of Industrial City Infrastructure Project consists of Office Building, Water & Sewerage Network System, Utilities installations, Road Works.
Civil Engineer
Taj Construction Co
12.1988 - 02.1991
- Obtained permits from Local Authorities. Determined the Project Schedule sequence of all Construction Activities, Performed regular job site visits & Safety Audits.
- Controlled Construction Progress, managed construction team, delivered Project on schedule within Budget.
- Maintained & scheduled all Materials Deliveries. Prepared Site Measurement Records, Payment Certificates, Variations, Final Settlements.
- Prepared Progress Reports, As Built Drawings, Completion Certification, Closed out Punch List items & Handover Documentation.
- Water supply & Sewerage Network system for Low-cost Housing project.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
01.1990
Skills
Procurement & Subcontract Project Plan, acquisition, Purchase Order administration, Scope of work, verification of Agreements, Specifications, Sourcing Strategy Development, Risk Assessment, Technical Project Development, Certification, Contractors Coordination, Governance, Contract Drafting & Administration
Affiliations
- Member of International Association of Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM).
- Member of Canadian institute of Quantity Surveyor, Canada (MCIQS).
- Member of The American Association of Cost Engineering International, USA (MAACEI)
Software
Certification
Member of International Association of Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM). Member of Canadian institute of Quantity Surveyor, Canada (MCIQS). Member of The American Association of Cost Engineering International, USA (MAACEI)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Contracts Manager - Bechtel Saudi Arabia Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Senior Contracts/Commercial Manager - RCC
06.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Contracts Manager - Shell Canada Limited
11.2015 - 05.2020
Quantity Surveyor - Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
07.2005 - 10.2005
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tebodin Middle East (Consultants & Engineers)
06.2003 - 06.2005
Quantity Surveyor - Mabani Co
11.2002 - 05.2003
Projects Manager - Eastern Engineering Services Group
10.1997 - 05.2002
Project Engineer - Al Ramz Building Cont. Est.
11.1996 - 10.1997
Quantity Surveyor - Architectural Design Group
10.1993 - 11.1996
Project Engineer - Faleh Al Hajry Cont. Est.
03.1991 - 08.1993
Civil Engineer - Taj Construction Co
12.1988 - 02.1991
Gulbarga University - Bachelor of Civil Engineering,