Riyadh Aboughali
Senior Planning Engineer @Hesco Engineering Services
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Planning Engineer @Hesco Engineering Services
Jeddah, SA
In this role, I support planning and project control activities for HESCO multi-projects across Saudi Arabia and international locations, working closely with site teams, consultants, and project management. I focus on schedule development, progress monitoring, and performance reporting to support timely decision-making. I ensure alignment between planned activities and execution while tracking delays, resources, and cost impacts to maintain effective project control. Develop detailed construction schedules aligned with approved scope and contract milestones Update project schedules regularly using verified site progress and field reports Monitor critical activities and identify potential delays affecting project completion dates Coordinate with site teams to collect accurate progress and productivity data Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting schedule status and variances Support project management with schedule forecasts and recovery plan assessments
EDUCATION
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Diploma of Project Management, Project Management
Regional Engineering College (NIT) -Srinagar-India
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Civil Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RIYADH ABOUGHALI
Hi, I’m Riyadh Aboughali, a Planning & Project Controls professional with over 33 years of hands-on experience delivering mega and complex construction programs across Saudi Arabia and Canada. My career has been built at the intersection of strategy, precision, and execution, where schedules meet reality and data drives confident decisions.I specialize in project controls, PMO setup, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and executive reporting, supporting some of the region’s most ambitious programs. From airports and public transportation systems to ports, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large-scale residential developments, I’ve consistently helped organizations stay in control of scope, time, cost, and risk.My core strength lies in transforming complexity into clarity. I establish robust project controls frameworks, develop integrated master schedules, and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) to provide leadership teams with clear, actionable insights. I am highly proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI, enabling real-time performance tracking, forecasting, and decision-ready dashboards.Beyond systems and tools, I bring a strong governance mindset. I actively support risk and change management, evaluate Extension of Time (EoT) claims, and ensure transparent stakeholder communication at all levels. I’ve worked extensively within PMOs, advising senior leadership and mentoring engineers to build long-term capability and consistency.I am a PMP®-certified Civil Engineer, Power BI Master Certificate holder, and an active Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) member. As a Canadian citizen with deep regional experience in KSA, I remain committed to contributing my expertise to high-impact projects that demand discipline, structure, and results.If you’re looking for a seasoned professional who brings control, confidence, and credibility to complex programs, you’re in the right place.
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