Role: Project Manager / Lead Civil Engineer | Duration: Aug 2021 – Jul 2024
Combined Project Value: Approx SAR 33M
Projects: C-Ward Expansion Building (SAR 20M) · Fire-Rated Doors Retrofit (SAR 10M) · Protocol Office Conversion (SAR 3M)
Delivering three parallel scopes within a live, operational hospital required balancing physical progress with strict governance and rigorous approval protocols. The C-Ward Expansion Building, initiated as an emergency response to urgently expand bed capacity, encompassed comprehensive structural and architectural execution. This phase utilized 200 tons of structural steel and approximately 1,500 cubic meters of concrete, with approximately 2,350 cubic meters of excavation and approximately 1,896 cubic meters of structural backfill in Phase 1, concluding with an exterior facade of Riyadh stone and granite alongside complete interior fit-outs.
Concurrently, the Fire-Rated Doors Retrofit project demanded precise change management focused on passive fire protection. Direct coordination with site consultants proved essential for resolving Technical Queries and efficiently closing out NCRs. This technical package necessitated the meticulous tracking of method statements, complex door schedules, and vital compliance documentation. The Protocol Office Conversion constituted the third simultaneous project, managed under the identical operational framework.
Daily field operations were structured around detailed Work Breakdown Structures and zone-based planning. Integrating these execution sequences with Primavera P6 look-aheads enabled the proactive mitigation of upcoming constraints. Quality assurance standards were anchored by stringent ITPs, approved physical samples, pre-WIR checklists, and accurate MIR tracking. This systematic control ultimately generated audit-ready closeout records, maintained seamlessly through Unifier and customized Excel dashboards.
Quantified Outcomes
- Approx SAR 33M delivered across three projects
- Approx 2,350 m³ excavation and 1,896 m³ structural backfill (C-Ward Phase 1)
- 200 tons structural steel
- Full closeout to operational handover in live hospital setting
- Formal preliminary and final acceptance certificates signed
Key Challenge & Resolution
The C-Ward site was tightly confined between three active hospital buildings, leaving virtually no physical storage space. Navigating this spatial constraint required a strict just-in-time delivery protocol, which demanded daily coordination with facility security to manage truck access. To support this logistical effort, a comprehensive dashboard was developed to track submittal statuses, approval dates, and site arrivals for every material line item.
The structural scope presented an equally demanding hurdle, as a portion of the new expansion rested directly over functioning basement columns. Protecting live underground utilities necessitated meticulous coordinate investigations prior to any excavation, drilling, or concrete coring. Proactive engineering played a critical role in mitigating schedule delays; when design gaps surfaced between overlapping disciplines, formal Technical Queries were promptly raised through Primavera Unifier, consistently accompanied by practical field solutions. This methodology effectively converted potential site disputes into cleanly managed change orders.
My Role vs. The Team
Directing the civil delivery required bridging the gap between the technical office and the active site. Key responsibilities included coordinating IFC drawings, managing material submittals via Primavera Unifier, and developing detailed method statements alongside strict ITPs. The role demanded rigorous execution control through comprehensive inspections and precise reporting. Serving as the central integrator for multidisciplinary teams ensured that all operational phases, from initial field activities to the final compilation of closeout evidence, remained fully aligned and compliant.
