Bandar Abdullah S Almaghdawi

Chief Executive Officer
Born: 1978
Nationality:  Saudi Arabian

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023 – present          
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
Chief Executive Officer – Present

2022          
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
Chief Operating Office – 2022

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) he has a dual role that combines the functions of chief executive and manager to oversee ZFP’s ongoing operations and procedures. He will be the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business. The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will have to maintain control of diverse business operations. The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

The role/responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

  • Implement policies to promote company culture, vision and oversee operations to keep businesses on track.
  • Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
  • Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
  • Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
  • Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives.
  • Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
  • Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
  • Participate in discussions and selection of corporate alliances.
  • Key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Maintain control of diverse business operations.
  • Secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

2019 – 2022
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants, Jeddah, KSA
Assistant Director for the Western Region Projects Department

As Assistant Director for the Western Region Projects Department, he will oversee the department manpower which consist of 550 employees and a portfolio of multi-billion riyals projects spanning from construction supervision of high-rise hotels to supervision of operation & Maintenance contractors.

Major Projects Involved:

Government Sectors:

  • Amanah Jeddah Projects (Operation & Maintenance) Approx. project cost of 1.5 billion riyals
  • King Abdulaziz University Project Approx. project cost of 6.4 billion riyals
  • Jeddah University Project Approx. project cost of 1 billion riyals
  • Al Haram Makkah & Madinah (Operation Maintenance) Approx. project cost of 5.4 billion riyals

Private Sectors:

  • Voco Intercontinental Hotel in Makkah (MAAD Mixed Complex Towers) Approx. project cost of 1.4 billion riyals
  • Umm Al Qura (3) Project in Makkah (Al Khomasia) Approx. project cost of 2 billion riyals
  • Private Hotel in Makkah Approx. project cost of 300 million riyals

role/responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

Establishing strategical plans to make sure projects outcome are aligned with the company goals. In addition to overseeing the project manpower distribution, project financial status, meetings with clients on regular basis, etc.

2018 – 2019
Saudi Aramco
Senior Project Engineer
Jazan Economic City - Roads Network and Junctions (approx. $700 MM)

Achievements/Task:

  • Leading the project team for Jazan economic city roads network (over 90 KM of roads) worth 100 Million $ from construction phase.
  • Successfully completed all required roads during Saudi Aramco board visit (see certificate) Reports directly to the Sr. Project Manager.
  • Provide direction and mentoring to project engineers.
  • Delivering Monthly project update to Saudi Aramco Executive management in terms of expenditures, progress, quality and safety.
  • Attending weekly project update with the department manager.
  • Monitors Progress in accordance with Progress measurement report and project completion schedule.

2012 – 2018
Saudi Aramco
Position: Sr./Lead Project Engineer
Project: Jazan Refinery Project Department - Crude and Distillation Units (approx. $3 BILLION)

Achievements/Task:

  • Reporting to the Project manager in an LSTK project to build the Crude and Vacuum Distillation units for Jazan refinery (worth over 2 billion $.
  • Joined the team from signing the LSTK contract until construction completion, through all phases (Design, Procurement and construction).
  • Overall managing the Mechanical and piping units of the project and making sure all Saudi Aramco standards are followed.
  • Responsible for establishing Saudi Aramco office in Seoul, Korea. It included developing the internal office procedures for the division.
  • Stationed in Seoul, South Korea During the design phase from Nov. 2012 until 2015.
  • Resolving and coordinating technical issues with other Saudi Aramco entities i.e. Loss prevention, Consulting services, Fire prevention, operation and maintenance.
  • Managing the Pipe spool fabrication shop in Abu Dhabi and assuring alignment with construction schedule. Leading the piping construction team, includes leading the hydro test team.
  • Participating in negative change orders and value engineering initiatives that saved the project in total approximately 10 million $.

2009 – 2012
Saudi Aramco
Position: Project Engineer
Project: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) - Residential Division (approx.$ 1.5 BILLION)

Achievements/Task:

  • Managed a team of engineers to oversee the construction and handover of more than 3000 residential units
  • Residential units from 1, 2 & 3 bedroom Apartments as well as 2,3 & 4 bedroom villas
  • Lead a team dedicated to rectification of structural defect that occurred in 600 villas and completed the task on time prior to residents moving in.
  • Lead the Soil investigation in the residential area to analyze the sudden rise in water table (includes boreholes, test pits and installation of Piezometers).

2008 – 2009
Saudi Aramco
Position: Project Engineer
Project: Upgrade of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Jeddah Refinery and Marine Area (approx. $100 MM)

Achievements/Task:

  • Project Engineer for Upgrade of Wastewater treatment facilities in Jeddah refinery and Marine area during Construction phase until successful start-up

2007 - 2008
Pursuing Master’s Degree at DCU (Dublin City University), Ireland

2005 – 2007
OMMAT, Arab Poultry Breeders Company
Was assigned as Commercial Manager.

2001 – 2005
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants, Jeddah, KSA

Was assigned as Piping Engineer/Project Coordinator and his achievement and task are as follows:

Involvement in preparation of:

  • Piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID) Piping layout (PPL) Piping sections and details (PDT) Hydrostatic test diagrams (HYD) Isometrics layouts (ISO),
  • Completed around 20 industrial design projects (Oil & Gas) with Aramco. Participated in project for Ministry of Health for designing hospitals.
  • Participated in design project for King Saud University Medical facility (ICU & Cardiac hospital). Involved in projects with Ministry of Hajj for designing the ministry branches and facilities.