Faisal Bakkar

An accomplished executive and senior leader with a proven track record of steering large-scale projects, optimizing resource allocation, establishing strategic alliances, and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Ready to leverage extensive expertise in higher management roles to drive strategic initiatives, cost containment, and sustainable organizational growth.

Director of Stakeholder Management - El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company - Saudi Arabia

(2023-01)

• Lead bi-weekly alignment meetings with internal and external stakeholders to streamline project communications.
• Prepare, update, and compile project services monthly review packs and progress databases to drive key leadership decisions.
• Propose and champion strategic improvement potentials to maximize overall organizational workflows.
• Support strategic workspace structuring and play an active role in coordinating procurement activities.
• Lead monthly program review sessions with suppliers and compile performance assessments using targeted KPIs.
• Deliver key contract management support, ensuring strict adherence to BAE systems procedures for subcontract documentation.
• Assist in negotiating supplier contracts by preparing data-driven reports to facilitate successful outcomes.
• Manage subcontract execution, ensuring efficient issue resolution, order issuance, and invoice verification in line with corporate financial and payment strategies.
• Perform structured risk analyses and implement key mitigation strategies across the supply chain.
• Foster robust long-term relationships with critical vendors to minimize supply and procurement disputes.
• Develop, mentor, and motivate assigned professional staff to achieve high-performance targets.
• Assist in building functional governance frameworks and procurement manuals to elevate company-wide operational standards.

Projects Consultant - Dr. Assad BaSoudan For Law Consultations - Saudi Arabia

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Directed and supervised comprehensive project management frameworks for diverse portfolios.
• Led the daily activities, task distribution, and performance tracking of multi-disciplinary work teams.
• Conducted key consultations with clients, executive stakeholders, and engineering consulting offices.
• Audited and reviewed all legal and technical documents related to ongoing project disputes.
• Prepared and finalized technical assessments for submission to bankruptcy officeholders.
• Liaised and coordinated operations with major government entities, including the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Ministry of Interior (MOI), and Ministry of Defense (MOD).
• Created comprehensive weekly and monthly progress and resolution status reports for clients and stakeholders.

Freelance Advisor - Real Estate & Business Development Advisory - Saudi Arabia

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Evaluated high-potential real estate and business development opportunities in local and regional markets.
• Managed strategic relationships for high-profile government and private sector clients.
• Formulated and structured commercial alliances across diverse business sectors for short- and long-term expansion plans.
• Represented strategic interests and partnerships in major industry exhibitions and corporate forums.

Interface Manager - El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company - Saudi Arabia

(2011-01 - 2018-12)

• Directed complex project interface and coordination activities for high-profile projects, including the Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR) and the Ministry of Interior Headquarters in Jeddah (MOI HQ JED).
• Supervised sub-contractors and in-house teams to expedite the closure of critical technical and logistical interface issues.
• Active member of the Projects Management Committee, steering core strategic decisions and operational direction.
• Monitored, audited, and expedited local and international manufacturing processes and deliveries.
• Managed subcontractor payments, disputes, and compliance with company-wide financial policies.

Logistics Manager (KAFD Riyadh Project) - El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

• Directed complex mobilization (MOB) and demobilization (DEMOB) operations for the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) project.
• Managed centralized project storage, inventory, and field purchasing departments.
• Fostered seamless daily coordination between the main project team, client representatives, and lead consultants.
• Conducted technical audits and site visits to subcontractor and manufacturer facilities to evaluate quality and readiness.
• Contributed operational expertise as an active member of the Project Management Committee.

Area Manager - El-Kamlin Contracting Company - Saudi Arabia

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Directed and controlled all branch tasks, financial budgets, and annual closeout procedures within the assigned region.
• Monitored multi-site contracting operations and managed regional machinery and heavy equipment allocation.
• Prepared and delivered monthly executive performance reports directly to top management.
• Expedited monthly client payments and collections to ensure positive project cash flow.

Chief Purchaser - ABV Rock Group KB - Saudi Arabia

(1994-01 - 2005-12)

• Supervised and coordinated comprehensive purchasing activities across multi-billion dollar construction programs.
• Coordinated with project stakeholders to draft high-impact RFPs, RFQs, and commercial proposals.
• Audited subcontractors, assessed equipment offerings, and managed material submittal approvals.
• Attended Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) both locally and internationally to certify quality compliance.
• Maintained rigorous interface with main warehouses to confirm that all incoming shipments conformed strictly to project specifications.

Navy Officer (Telecommunication Engineer) - Ministry of Defense (Royal Saudi Naval Forces) - Saudi Arabia

(1983-01 - 1993-12)

• Supervised daily technical inspections and preventive maintenance for critical naval telecommunication networks.
• Updated operations officers on daily system statuses, ensuring high-priority mission readiness.
• Managed onboard spare parts inventories and drafted weekly/monthly inspection reports.
• Coordinated with central workshops to troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues, ensuring all shipboard systems remained fully operational.

HR Administrative - Yanbu Refinery (Formerly SAMARC Company) - Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

(1980-01 - 1982-12)

• Administered daily personnel logistics, employee files, and organizational HR procedures during refinery operations.

MBA - Business Administration - Cambridge International College