Zaher Edres

Project Management Professional (PMP) with 25+ years of experience delivering major government and mega development projects across Saudi Arabia within PMC and Construction Management environments, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Facilities Management. Specialized in infrastructure, utilities, civil works, FIDIC contract administration, project controls, risk management, QA/QC, and HSE compliance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and Tier-1 contractors to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Senior Civil Consultant – PMC at Dar Al Majd Consulting Engineers (2024-07 – Present)

• Represent PMC for Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) across major infrastructure assets.
• Supervise O&M, rehabilitation, upgrades, and civil works for highways, bridges, interchanges, STPs, and Diplomatic Quarter facilities.
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, compliance, and technical documentation.
• Prepare bidding documents, project specifications, scopes of work, and evaluation reports.
• Lead technical reviews and improvement strategies for utilities and infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate issue resolution with contractors and consultants.

Project Construction Manager at Water & Power Engineering (WPE) (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Managed construction of Qiddiyah Temporary Utilities – Package 2 (STP, water tanks, DCP, irrigation networks, underground utilities).
• Developed project scope, execution strategy, schedules, and resource plans.
• Controlled progress, risks, cost impacts, and reporting.
• Ensured compliance with quality plans, safety procedures, and technical specifications.
• Coordinated subcontractors, suppliers, engineering teams, and procurement.

Project Manager at Ladun Investment Company / Built Industrial Co. (2021-07 – 2023-07)

• Managed VENAN PLUS Residential Project (26 buildings, SAR 220M).
• Managed VENAN Residential Project (48 buildings + full infrastructure networks, SAR 640M).
• Oversaw project schedule, manpower planning, cash flow, and cost control.
• Coordinated with consultants, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Led project reporting, risk assessments, and change management.

Project Manager at Hashem Contracting Company (2015-11 – 2021-07)

• Delivered major building projects including Hussa Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, Al Zaeem Mosque, SFDA Complex, and Abdulrahman Al Rajhi Palace.
• Managed tendering, construction, QA/QC, and commissioning.
• Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinated with consultants and authorities.

Project Manager at Al Arrab Contracting Company (ACC) (2006-09 – 2015-11)

• Managed KAP4 Buildings Security Directorate Project (SAR 552M).
• Delivered Ministry of Health medical centers (2,000+ units) including civil works and utilities.
• Led planning, scheduling, procurement support, and resource allocation.
• Directed large teams with focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Office Manager / Civil Engineer at Teraz Engineering & Consulting (2000-07 – 2006-09)

• PMC Representative for Prince Fahd bin Sultan Private Office overseeing major mosques and a Social Elderly Care Center.
• Delivered engineering designs, feasibility studies, and technical reports.
• Supported Ministry of Health facility planning and design review.
• Prepared BOQs, tender documents, civil designs, and specifications.
• Coordinated with authorities for approvals.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Damascus University (1999)