Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Software
Projects
Timeline
Generic
Samer Ali

Samer Ali

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Resourceful Management Professional with background overseeing various top-level planning activities. Expert at reviewing reports, crafting strategies and coordinating with business leadership team. Proven history of assessing needs and driving improvements. Consistently delivering strong performance across sectors, including Mixed Use, Aviation, Hospitality, Leisure, entertainment, residential, and infrastructures.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate - Planning and Project Controls

UN!Q Project Solutions
Dubai
12.2024 - Current
  • Preparing and maintaining the Master Programmes, ensuring its alignment with the agreed procurement strategy. This involves developing a well-structured, logic-driven baseline schedule that integrates all key project milestones, procurement timelines, design phases, and construction activities.
  • Enhanced team productivity with clear communication and coordination.
  • Conducted regular project reviews with stakeholders, maintaining transparency in progress.
  • Led risk assessments to mitigate potential project issues.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for improved collaboration.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful delivery.
  • Streamlined the reporting process, improving accessibility and understanding of important data.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring reliable service provision throughout projects.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining control processes.
  • Updated and maintained accurate records of project status; provided real-time information whenever requested by stakeholders or team members.
  • Tracked and monitored project milestones and budgets to prepare progress reports.
  • Implemented project tracking systems for better oversight and accountability.
  • Organised cross-functional team meetings, enhancing collaboration in project delivery.
  • Managed resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilisation in projects.
  • Implemented risk management procedures to mitigate potential project delays.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the planning team through regular feedback and coaching.

Planning Manager (Consultancy)

Mace Group
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - 11.2025
  • Preparing and maintaining the Master Programmes, ensuring its alignment with the agreed procurement strategy. This involves developing a well-structured, logic-driven baseline schedule that integrates all key project milestones, procurement timelines, design phases, and construction activities.
  • preparation, oversight and guidance on extension of time claim assessments and liquidated damage application
  • Analysed and developed procurement and projects delivery plans with cost-effective solutions.
  • Integrated successful project planning data with other project systems to increase Client satisfaction for completed jobs.
  • Prepared and delivered reports and presentations to senior management on the Delivery, performance of the portfolio and scheduled programs.
  • Planned implementation of new organisational policies.
  • Supported stakeholders by generating and interpreting business information to encourage informed business decision-making.
  • Mapped out new solutions to problem areas to fit within clients' vision.
  • Calculated and maintained alternate performance option plans to avoid delays in Projects completion.
  • Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
  • Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
  • Manage portfolio/ Programme risks and identify opportunities to enhance schedule performance across the portfolio and provide recommendations on control measures
  • Facilitated project team's setup of proper project control structures, systems and tools.
  • Managed and coordinated processes by setting accurate timetables and critical performance metrics and providing guidance.
  • Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that the Programme met compliance regulations.
  • Owned and maintained complex labour plans and recruitment plans to meet organisational standards.
  • Utilised planning tools to understand and answer client briefs.
  • Introduced new colleagues and planning approaches to meet business goals.
  • Verified quality and consistency of work being performed or produced through daily supervision of all project aspects.
  • Prepared and submitted planning appraisals, statements for site-related developments and changes and Certificates of Lawfulness.
  • Analysed trends in activities to recommend most effective use of resources for logistics.
  • Demonstrated strong working knowledge of multiple planning systems by staying up-to-date on new technologies.
  • Managed planning projects by liaising with in-house and external disciplines to guarantee on-time completion of projects.
  • Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
  • Representing Client and managing PMC's, LDC's, Cost Consultants and other stakeholders
  • Presented schedules insight through comprehensive strategy papers, communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely for wider audiences.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new delivery plans.
  • Consulted with high-level executives, influencing high level decision-making.

Project Controls Manager - Senior

Compass Project Consulting
Dubai, UAE & KSA
12.2018 - 04.2023
  • Managed all related tasks for the Planning Department when planning function was unavailable
  • Supported department of eight employees, answering questions and providing mentoring.
  • Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that the company met compliance regulations.
  • Oversaw the training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within the Project Management and Planning teams.
  • Devised systems to measure direct and indirect results of new policies.
  • Planned implementation of new organisational policies.
  • Coordinated strategic planning activities based on current data.
  • Implemented operational business plans, establishing priorities and recommending improvements.
  • Oversaw staff operations, training and performance to accomplish objectives.
  • Established team and project goals, tracking performance and evaluating necessary changes.
  • Directed recruitment activities to select and hire talented workforce.
  • Developed key performance indicators for tracking and evaluating new policies.
  • Consulted with C-level executives, influencing high level decision-making.
  • Identified and closed new business opportunities through strategic networking, enhancing valuable client bases.
  • Drew on understanding of key markets to push development of business strategies.
  • Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
  • Leveraged product knowledge to achieve revenue goals and retain clients.
  • Managed budgets and inventory to minimise costs and maximise profits.
  • Improved the delivery of construction projects by influencing and motivating increased production levels in procurement activities.
  • Developed procurement plans based on service need and spend analysis, maximising cost-effective solutions and increasing purchase power.

Project Controls

AECOM
Abu Dhabi
11.2013 - 12.2018
  • Defined project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Led and motivated talented project teams, consistently achieving against KPIs.
  • Deftly managed estimation processes by preparing accurate bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
  • Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Improved operations by generating project status reports and identifying issues for corrective action.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
  • Tracked and communicated project status, timelines, budgets and action items from project inception to delivery.
  • Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining and extending working relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
  • Developed analytics tools to track project progress and impact.
  • Expertly managed desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.
  • Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
  • Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
  • Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
  • Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
  • Analysed industry trends to identify process improvements and business opportunities.
  • Provided weekly performance feedback on resource allocation, risks, issues and schedule adherence, keeping project teams on track.
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget.

Planning Engineer

Trojan General Contracting
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Drafted EPC, NEC and FIDIC planning reports for contracts.
  • Supported on-time delivery of various types of projects by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Implemented effective project control processes and strategically scheduled product configuration changes to continuously raise standards.
  • Facilitated trend and change process by analysing schedule impact, formulating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and addressing all types risks and mitigations opportunities.
  • Ensured work schedules were met in order to produce accurate and timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Oversaw daily and weekly work planning in 4D model.
  • Aligned data from multiple sources within project controls to prioritise areas with highest Return of Investment (ROI) and ensure project success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Jordan
08.2012

Skills

  • Evidence gathering
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Stakeholder engagement methods
  • Presentations
  • Communication strategies
  • Economic modelling/business analysis
  • Budgetary governance & Revenue development
  • Compliance assessments
  • Construction management
  • Project control management
  • Resource scheduling & ERP Systems
  • Availability and capability forecasting
  • Risk analysis & Contract management
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Digital Reporting

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Reduced 35% of rework by introducing Centralized Platform for Project management tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved construction claims which led to disputes resolution.
  • Supervised a team of 8 staff members.
  • Collaborated with the team in the development of different procurement strategies.
  • Collaborated with the team in the development of all financing and other agreements related to the Projects

Software

Primavera P6

MS Project

Deltek Acumen Fuse

Power Bi

MS Office suite

Asta Power Project

JIRA






Projects

  • Portfolio - Confidential Client
  • Wynn Staff Accommodation
  • HEA Staff Accommodation
  • Expo City Legacy Master Plan
  • Expo City Residential Projects
  • Expo Valley Master Development
  • Expo City Transition Programme
  • NEOM Construction Villages - Development and Project Management
  • Prime Business Resort - Development and Project Management
  • ECO1 Vertical Farm "Bustanica"- Project and Design Management
  • Burj Al Arab Tourism Activation - Feasibility, Development and Project Management
  • Midfield Terminal Complex Program - Project Controls
  • Cranleigh School, Cultural District - Project Controls
  • Al-Hadeel Development - Project Controls
  • Emirati Housing Development - Planning
  • Muvi Cinemas KSA Rollout - Strategic Planning
  • Topgolf Dubai - Project Controls
  • Jumeirah Hotels, Medinat Jumeriah - Development and Project Management
  • Bawabat Al Sharq Development - Project Controls
  • EKFC EXPO Pavilions - Strategic Planning
  • MTB Etihad Lounges - Project Management
  • ADGM (Sowah Square) - Strategic Planning
  • Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi - Project Management
  • Warner Brothers Theme Park - Project Management
  • Damac Golf Community - Planning
  • Al-Maktoum International Airport - Design Management

Timeline

Associate - Planning and Project Controls

UN!Q Project Solutions
12.2024 - Current

Planning Manager (Consultancy)

Mace Group
05.2023 - 11.2025

Project Controls Manager - Senior

Compass Project Consulting
12.2018 - 04.2023

Project Controls

AECOM
11.2013 - 12.2018

Planning Engineer

Trojan General Contracting
11.2012 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Al Hussein Bin Talal University

Similar Profiles

Create profile
Samer Ali