Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Waseem Saliby

Waseem Saliby

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Results-driven Senior Project Manager with expertise in project planning, risk management, and cost control. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and achieving substantial cost savings through effective resource allocation and strategic vendor partnerships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Comau LLC
Southfield, MI
04.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
  • Implemented risk management strategies that proactively identified and mitigated potential project challenges.
  • Analyzed project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple projects.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Achieved substantial cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key suppliers and optimizing resource allocation across projects.

Projects Director

ELENCO Emirates Group
Dubai, UAE
05.2015 - 01.2022
  • Directed project planning and execution to align with organizational goals.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Led cross-functional teams in delivering high-stakes projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive project success.
  • Mentored junior project managers, enhancing their skills and contributing to team development.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring all aspects were meticulously organized and executed.

Project Engineer

Walk Through LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
  • Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.

Teaching Assistant

Homs University
Homs, SY
10.2013 - 10.2014

Teaching Thermodynamics under the supervision of the professors.

Teaching descriptive Geometry.

Teaching Industrial Engineering Drawing.

Project Engineer Intern

Homs Engineering Association
Homs, Sy
07.2012 - 10.2014

Education

No Degree - Introduction For Thermodynamics

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Homs University
Homs, Sy
09-2013

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project plan development
  • Project scheduling
  • Cost control
  • KPI tracking
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Risk management
  • Effective communication
  • Team building

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Higher margins in projects by completing the milestones with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 100 staff members.
  • Completed The first SLS Hotel Project in The middle east ahead of time and received an appreciation letter from the customer.
  • Closed out 4 critical projects with Lucid in Arizona, USA.
  • Completed a project for CUMMINS ahead of the schedule with a higher margin.

Certification

-Sustainability Certification (Estidama), Abu Dhabi.

-Premavira Planning certified, Dubai, UAE.

-Working on getting PMP certified.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Comau LLC
04.2022 - Current

Projects Director

ELENCO Emirates Group
05.2015 - 01.2022

Project Engineer

Walk Through LLC
10.2014 - 05.2015

Teaching Assistant

Homs University
10.2013 - 10.2014

Project Engineer Intern

Homs Engineering Association
07.2012 - 10.2014

No Degree - Introduction For Thermodynamics

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Homs University