Maiad S.
Senior Oil & Gas Project Controls Manager
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Maiad S., a seasoned Project Controls Manager and Group Performance Manager, brings over 28 years of expertise in the Oil & Gas industry, focusing on strategic planning, project control, and performance management for high-value projects exceeding $5.3 billion. With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Higher Technological Institute of Egypt, he has specialized in thermal engineering and renewable energy. His professional journey includes pivotal roles in companies like Oman Gas Company, Petroleum Development Oman, and Khalda Petroleum Company, where he skillfully managed complex projects such as the Salalah LPG Project and the Amin Solar PV Project. Maiad's major achievements include securing financial closure for large projects and delivering project services for initiatives such as the Amal Field Development project. His capabilities extend to project financing, cost estimation, risk analysis, and leading multidisciplinary teams. As a member of professional bodies like AACEI and with certifications like CPMP and PSP, he has a proven record in designing performance frameworks and ensuring strategic alignment through cross-functional collaboration.
Why hire me
I bring 28 years of proven leadership in delivering multi-billion-dollar energy projects with precision, governance, and tangible results. I have successfully delivered over $5.3 billion in projects across Oil & Gas and renewables, including the $826M Salalah LPG Project and the $1.54B Amal Field Development. My core strength lies in establishing robust project controls and performance frameworks from the ground up, building departments, standardizing KPIs, and automating dashboards that turn raw data into actionable intelligence for executive decision-making. I am a certified CPMP and PSP, with deep expertise in risk management, cost control, and integrated scheduling. Beyond technical skills, I am a leader who builds high-performance teams, mentors talent, and drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. I am not just a project controller, I am a strategic partner who ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with full transparency to stakeholders.
Experience
Lead Planning Engineer
Tecnicas Reunidas Engineering Consultancy · 2025 — 2025Oversaw and validated contractor schedules and plans for Oil Production and Waterflooding Projects. Developed integrated schedules and consolidated project timelines into the Operations Department’s master schedule for Integrated Activity Planning. Created a scope of work for procuring an integrated software solution to enhance visibility and data-driven decision-making. Produced detailed progress reports tracking performance and efficiency.Manager - Group Performance Management
OQ · 2022 — 2024Responsible for enhancing organizational performance through performance management and data analysis. Collaborated with cross-departmental colleagues to establish key performance indicators, balanced scorecards, and dashboards aligned with strategic goals. Analyzed performance information and benchmarked against best practices.Projects Reporting Manager
Oman Gas Company · 2019 — 2022Established a new reporting department to improve project monitoring and standardize project management practices. Led Project Committee Reviews and provided insights for tender strategies.Project Controls Manager
Oman Gas Company · 2015 — 2018Provided oversight for Project Controls operations. Coordinated the development and progress of project schedules and generated project cost reports, including variances. Managed the change control process.Project Services Team Lead
Petroleum Development Oman · 2014 — 2015Accountable for implementing project management systems necessary for project objectives concerning cost, schedule, risk, and information management. Developed and maintained the Project Controls Plan and managed information management services for the project team.Project Services Team Lead
Oman Oil Company E&P · 2013 — 2014Managed project services to provide project controls support during project phases. Conducted schedule and cost risk analyses and maintained the project risk register for monitoring and mitigation.Project Services Team Lead
Petroleum Development Oman · 2007 — 2013Delivered project controls functions including planning, cost estimating, and progress measurement. Collaborated with contractors to align corporate planning and cost control reporting requirements.Senior Cost & Planning Engineer
Khalda Petroleum Company · 2004 — 2007Developed and maintained Level 2 and 3 schedules for project phases. Generated reports to identify critical paths and total floats while incorporating risks and contingencies.Planning Engineer
Saudi Aircon · 2002 — 2004Established planning baselines and regularly updated plans with scope changes and progress. Ensured timely review and issuance of updated plans.Planning Engineer
Khalda Petroleum Company · 1998 — 2002Implemented standard planning procedures and developed project-specific schedules using Primavera. Produced Baseline ‘S’ Curves for various projects.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Power Section)Higher Technological Institute, Egypt · 1991 — 1996
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