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MOHAMED ALI AWWAD
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Senior Project & Program Management professional with 17+ years of Oil & Gas experience, delivering complex, large-scale EPC developments across the project lifecycle. Currently leading ~US$5 Billion portfolio of strategic projects, including ADNOC’s 1.5 MMBD expansion program at Zirku and New Oil Processing Train-6. Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary teams, EPC contractors and key stakeholders to deliver technically complex projects while maintaining rigorous control of HSE, quality, cost, schedule, risk and contractual performance. Strong expertise in project governance, execution strategy, contractor management, resource optimization, risk mitigation and executive stakeholder engagement. A commercially and technically astute leader with a track record of resolving complex delivery challenges and establishing effective governance processes. Recognized for decisive leadership, strategic thinking and building high-performing teams focused on safe and successful project delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2025 - Current
- EPC for 1.5MMBD Expansion - Zirku Facilities Package-3 ($ 2 Billion)
- EPC for Lower Zakum LTDP1 Package-5 at Das Island (USD 1.5 Billion)
- EPC for Zirku Capacity Enhancement Train-6 Growth Project ($641 MM)
- EPC for LTDP for Crude Oil Storage Tanks at Das Island ($ 350 MM)
- Executed various EPC projects in Zirku and Das Islands
A/Sr. Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2024 - 01.2025
- EPC for Zirku Capacity Enhancement Train-6 Growth Project ($641 MM)
- PRE-FEED + FEED and EPC tendering for 1.5MMBD Development Projects ($ 2 Billion)
- EPC for Lower Zakum LTDP1 Package-5 at Das Island (USD 1.5 Billion)
- Multiple other EPC Projects at Zirku and Das Islands
Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2020 - 01.2024
- EPC for Zirku Capacity Enhancement Train-5 Project ($446MM)
- EPC for Rim Seal and Full Surface Fire Fighting System Project ($80MM)
- EPC for 10” Flare Header & Stack A, B replacement ($40MM)
A/Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2018 - 01.2019
- EPC for Seventh Crude Oil Storage Tank at Zirku ($130MM)
- EPC for Refurbishment of Fifth and Sixth COS Tank at Zirku ($42MM)
Project Engineer
ADNOC Offshore
01.2015 - 01.2017
- EPC for Refurbishment of third and fourth COS Tank at Zirku ($ 34MM)
- Gas Compressor Project at Zirku ($11MM)
- Temporary Sewage Treatment Plant Project($4MM)
Technician, Zirku Operations
ADNOC Offshore
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Supported offshore operational activities at Zirku, developing strong field-level knowledge of operating facilities, maintenance requirements.
Education
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
American University in Emirates
Dubai01-2018
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering -
Higher Colleges of Technology
Dubai01-2015
Diploma Graduate - Electrical Engineering
Higher Colleges of Technology
Dubai01-2005
Skills
- Project & Program Leadership
- Mega EPC Project Delivery
- Portfolio Management
- EPC / PMC Contractor Management
- GVAP Governance & Assurance
- Contract & Commercial Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Operational Readiness
- Adaptive problem solving
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication excellence
- Stakeholder relationship management
Volunteering Engagements
§ Organizer (volunteer), ADNOC Ramadan Campaign, 2018
§ Organizer (volunteer), ADNOC Ramadan Campaign, 2017
§ Organizer (volunteer), Government Summit, Dubai, 2015
§ Organizer (volunteer), Dubai Summer Festival, 2005
§ Organizer (volunteer), Dubai Summer Festival, 2006
Interests
Accomplishments
§ Completed ADNOC Strategic project for Capacity Enhancement 260MMBD (Train-5) Project on schedule without any variation
§ Completed Refurbishment of Tank-5 & 6 Project ahead of schedule without any variation
§ Lead many strategic projects through pre-award works (including GVAP Works, ITT works, Concession Holders alignments etc.)
§ Selected to support ADNOC OFFSHORE Youth Program
§ Presented and published paper on ‘Cost Optimization in Major Oil & Gas Project’ at ADIPEC 2022
§ Completed Thesis on Analysis of applying Internet of Things to improve the management quality as part of MBA Final Assignment.
§ Received ADNOC HSE Award in 2018
§ Handling the largest portfolio of Projects as Project Manager in TERMINALS PROJECTS Department
§ Lead multiple Independent Project Review (IPR) workshops in the role as IPR Chairman
§ Key Presenter at Tank Farm Workshop at SKEC Complex in 2017
Part of the ADNOC OFFSHORE Interview Panelfor Team Leaders and Senior Engineer recruitment.
Timeline
Sr. Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2025 - Current
A/Sr. Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2024 - 01.2025
Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2020 - 01.2024
A/Projects Manager
ADNOC Offshore
01.2018 - 01.2019
Project Engineer
ADNOC Offshore
01.2015 - 01.2017
Technician, Zirku Operations
ADNOC Offshore
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
American University in Emirates
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering -
Higher Colleges of Technology
Diploma Graduate - Electrical Engineering
Higher Colleges of Technology