Osama Masharka

Senior Project Management Professional (PMP) with 29+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across local and GCC markets. Proven expertise in strategic planning, cost control, scheduling, and risk management to ensure successful, on-time, and within-budget delivery. Recognized for providing strong leadership and strategic direction to multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Adept at fostering effective collaboration among consultants, contractors, and clients, optimizing resources, and aligning project delivery with organizational objectives and national development goals.

Senior Project Manager at Al Meera Co. (Asset & Property Management) (2021-11 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of commercial, mixed-use, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, quality standards, QCS, and authority regulations.
• Develop project scope and KPIs, develop execution strategies, and implement governance frameworks to control scope, cost, and schedule across all phases.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with authorities, consultants, and contractors to expedite approvals, resolve issues, and align with organizational goals.
• Direct strategic asset utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle programs to ensure optimal performance in line with corporate policies and regulations.
• Analyze asset data and implement initiatives to maximize value and operational efficiency.
• Oversee procurement and contract negotiations, managing obligations, variations, and claims to safeguard company interests.
• Managed a project portfolio exceeding USD 200M, ensuring rigorous financial control and accurate reporting.
• Cut construction delays by 15% through proactive risk management, workflow optimization, and stronger stakeholder coordination.
• Successfully led the design and delivery of multiple Al Meera branches (Al Mansoura, Al Thumama, Onaiza, and 10 temporary FIFA World Cup 2022 stores), all completed ahead of schedule.
• Directed the renovation and modernization of key retail branches (Onaiza and Hazm Al Markhiya), enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.

Senior Project Manager at Urbacon Contracting & Trading (2015-08 – 2021-10)

• Led the full project lifecycle for large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments, from strategic planning to handover, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Directed multidisciplinary teams and consultants, driving clear communication, effective resource allocation, and proactive issue resolution.
• Implemented robust risk management frameworks—identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks—minimizing delays and cost overruns.
• Controlled budgets, optimized procurement strategies, and maintained strict cost discipline.
• Championed stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment between clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to streamline approvals and execution.
• Mall of Qatar & Marriott Hotel Renovation – Delivered complex, fast-track projects while ensuring 100% compliance with quality and safety standards.
• BALADNA Dairy Farm & Mesaieed Industrial Plants – Managed execution of large-scale industrial developments, coordinating multiple packages under tight timelines.
• Achieved zero lost-time incidents across all assigned projects through strict HSE leadership and culture-building.
• Consistently met or exceeded project KPIs for schedule, cost, and quality, contributing to UCC's reputation as a top-tier EPC contractor in Qatar.

Project Manager at Ministry of Construction & Housing (2005-07 – 2015-07)

Progressively advanced through leadership roles, overseeing infrastructure, residential, and public-sector developments valued at over USD 250 million.

• Directed end-to-end project delivery, from concept and design through execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring compliance with national construction standards and timelines.
• Led and mentored multidisciplinary teams of engineers, consultants, and contractors, driving improvements in productivity, technical quality, and safety performance.
• Managed scope, cost, and schedule variations efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption and clear stakeholder communication during project lifecycle changes.
• Introduced cost-control and resource-optimization measures that improved overall project efficiency and reduced waste across multiple concurrent projects.
• Delivered major infrastructure and housing projects serving thousands of residents, strengthening urban development in the Homs region.
• Established structured project control procedures that improved schedule adherence and cost forecasting accuracy by over 15%.

Construction Manager at Ministry of Construction & Housing (2001-01 – 2005-06)

Project Engineer at Ministry of Construction & Housing (1996-09 – 2000-12)

Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Construction & Engineering Management – Al Baath University (1991 – 1996)