Yehia (YaYa) Eleraqy
Senior Project Manager
Adelaide,SA
Summary
An Experienced Senior Project Manager (PMP #1550779) ,with a strong Business Acumen (MBA) and exposure to new technologies .With 17 years of experience in Water Treatment including Desalination, Wastewater Treatment, and Infrastructure construction projects. With firsthand experience, I have managed the EPC contracts of diverse types of WWWT plants and technologies like Pre-treatment, Demineralization, SBR, Extended Aeration, Sludge Dewatering and Thickening, Oil water separation, Wastewater treatment, MBR, MBBR, RO and UF. Total approximate value of projects I have been working on is approx. 170,000,000 USD. My profile includes managing multiple and in parallel small, medium, and large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects in the Mining, Municipal ,Power stations, Domestic Sewage Treatment and Oil and Gas domains. My spectrum of experience is also including pumping stations, transmission lines and related infrastructure . I have been working with clients in Australia like and End-Users like Bechtel in Egypt, Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) & Qatar Gas in Qatar. I have unlimited working right in Australia (PR holder).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4031
4031
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Osmoflo Water Management Pty Ltd
Adelaide, South Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Projects: Portfolio of projects, managing a team of Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers.
Project Manager
Osmoflo Water Management Pty Ltd
Adelaide, South Australia
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Projects: Roy Hill SWRO 20 MLD/Day [Commissioning Phase]
- ERA Ranger OBS Upgrade 3 MLD/Day [Commissioning Phase]
- Rio Tinto Dampier CWSS – 12.6 MLD/Day
- Contracts Value: Total of Approx. 120,000,000 AUD
- Key Technologies and Scope: BWR/SWRO/UF
- To manage and deliver the design, planning, procurement, site supervision, start-up, commissioning and closing out of the Project.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
Adelaide, South Australia
08.2019 - Current
- Project: Construction Of D-line TSE PUMPING & TRANSMISSION MAIN (C762)
- Owner: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
- Consultant: CDM Smith
- Main Contractor: AL Jaber Engineering.
- Contract Value: Approx. 15,000,000 USD
- Key Technologies: Pumping station, Surge Suppression System, Leak Detection System, PLC, RTU
- Achievements: As one of the strategic projects as per the state of Qatar National Irrigation Strategy, the D-Line TSE pumping station is designed to supply several farms with TSE water through pumping approx. 1600 LPS of TSE water along a 64 KM force main.
- Project was delivered with very minimum resources because of proper planning of resources.
- It was challenging to minimize the delays due to the global COVID-19 Pandemic and disturbance in the global supply chain, however the delivery of major equipment including MV-VFD, pumps and surge suppression system was delivered on time.
- Several site instructions were received from due to efficient change management process implementation.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Project: New Naval Base STP 3000 m3/day (Turnkey)
- Owner: Qatar Armed Forces
- Consultant: ECG
- Contract Value: Approx. 14,000,000 USD
- Key Technologies and Scope: Extended Aeration, OCU, UF, Disc Filters, Clarifiers, Complete MEP works (Buildings), Complete Civil Works (RCC Tanks and buildings)
- To manage and deliver the design, planning, procurement, construction, start-up, commissioning and closing out of the Project.
- Achievements: Obtained Design Approval from Authorities to start construction on time.
- Successfully managed four design consultants hired by Metito till Engineering scope was completed on time.
- Successfully managed three sub-contractors working on the project, scope was completed on time and as per budget.
- Managed to keep progress at site despite the disturbed cashflow.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Project: Refurbishment works of 17 Pumping Stations (Work Order PS015)
- Owner: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
- Contract Value: Approx. 6,300,000 USD
- Key Technologies: Pumping station, Surge Suppression System, PLC, MCC
- Achievements: Refurbishment works in various pumping stations across the state of Qatar (17 Pumping stations including Storm water and Sewage).
- The challenge in this job was to manage the resources to complete the scope of work in various locations in parallel and interfacing with Operating companies.
- As all the seventeen stations were live, work had to be executed with minimum shut-down requirements, proper planning and effective installation methods were implemented to make sure that the operation of these stations is not affected during construction works.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Project: Design, Supply, Installation & Commissioning works of TSE SCADA System - New Orbital Highway Truck Route P023 Contract 4
- Owner: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
- Main Contractor: DAEWOO E&C
- Contract Value: Approx. 6,000,000 USD
- Key Technologies: Precast Flowmeters Chambers, Large Diameter DI/GRP pipelines (DN800-DN1600), PLC, SCADA
- Achievements: Design optimization of flowmeters chambers to pre-cast chambers instead of cast in situ had saved time and cost.
- Managing subcontractors (Civil works, earthing systems work…etc.) to deliver the project on time and according to project specifications.
- I have managed as well to overcome the logistics challenges after the blockade on Qatar and found alternatives quickly to the approved vendors from UAE/KSA, finding alternative modes /routes of shipments so they can arrive on time.
- The project was delivered on time and below budget.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
11.2019 - 03.2019
- Project: Refurbishment of Pumping Station (PS44)
- Owner: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
- Contract Value: Approx. 3,500,000 USD
- Capacity: 120,000 m3/day
- Key Technologies: Pumping station, Surge Suppression System, PLC, MCC, Lifting Equipment
- Achievements: It was a fast-track project and the aim of End-User was to complete the refurbishment works and to upgrade the plant capacity from 85,000 m3/day to 120,000 m3/day before the rainy season in January.
- I have managed to lead the team to upgrade the capacity as required before the rainy season.
- I have managed to put a complete plan for the shipping, Installation, start up and commissioning the plant to make that target achievable and we had successfully upgraded the capacity as required on time, within budget and with the minimum amount of partial shutdown time.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Project: Dismantle, transport, store, installation, testing &. Commissioning of Abu-Nakhla packaged Water Treatment unit to Nauija Lagoon and associated E/M works.
- Owner: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
- Main Contractor: Galfar Al-Misnad
- Contract Value: Approx. 1,200,00 USD
- Key Technologies: Lift station, Disc Filters, Lifting Equipment and Valve Chambers with interconnection pipelines.
- Achievements: I have managed to obtain variation orders (Additional scope) from Main contractor with nearly double the contract value due to the good liaison with client and proven commitment.
- Project was delivered on time and before the rainy season as the PTP is used to filter storm water from the lagoon and pump it to TSE storage tanks.
Project Manager in charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Project: Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Construction, Commissioning, Operation, and de-commissioning of Lusail Stadium workers accommodation STP (MBBR 1000 m3/day)
- Owner/Main contractor: HBK Contracting
- Technology: MBBR
- Achievements: Project was critical for FIFA World cup 2022, it was a fast-track project. Design was optimized to minimize the time required for construction and commissioning.
- Project was delivered on time and on budget.
Project Manager in charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Project: Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Construction, and Commissioning, of TSE polishing plant (UF/RO Containerized) for Milaha Logistics City
- Owner: Milaha
- Main Contractor: Ramco Contracting
- Technology: TSE Polishing (UF/RO)
- Achievements: Assisting client with technical issues for brine discharge permit to public network.
- Project is delivered on time and below budget.
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Project: Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Construction, and Commissioning, of Amwaj Islands STP extension project (5000 m3/day)
- Owner: Amwaj Islands (Kingdom of Bahrain)
- Contract Value: Approx. 3,000,000 USD
- Technology: MBR
- Achievements: Being a retrofit project with a limited available space and a very tight schedule, I have managed with the team to design, procure, deliver, and install the plant to minimize the existing plant shutdown time and the associated cost.
- Managing remote teams successfully thorough the duration of the project (Design was done in Jordan, Procurement in UAE, Execution in Bahrain, and Project Management in Qatar)
Project Engineer
The Arab Contractors and Worley Parsons consortium
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Project: El-Kureimat power station Phase III
- Consultant: PGESCo.
- Scope: Design, furnish, deliver, erect, and test Civil Works for El Kureimat 750MW Combined Cycle Power Station
- Key responsibilities: Reviewing technical specification, submittals and shop drawings for mechanical works and steel structure
- Issuing RFI (Request for information) and CN (Change notice) replies to the consultant
- Preparing the material tracking system for the project concerning the steel structure and mechanical equipment
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Project: Wastewater Recycle & Reduction Project for QG2 and QG3&4 Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Construction, and Commissioning, Ras Laffan, State of Qatar
- Owner: Qatar gas Operating Company Limited
- Main Contractor: Qatar Kentz WLL (Member of the SNC-Lavalin Group)
- Contract Value: Approx. 40,000,000 USD (Total Project value for the main contract is approx. 220,000,000 USD)
- Technology: De-oiler (O/W Coalesces), RO, MBR, Sludge treatment
- Achievements: Led the procurement team to recover the delays caused by the delay in the basic design deliverables. This activity starts from vendors prequalification procedure, submission of datasheets, Material requisitions, Request for quotations till the vendor certified drawings submission and approval.
- Since client had no approved vendor list for most of the WWW technology vendors, it was challenging to manage client expectations and to collaborate closely with suppliers to make them adhere and comply with the strict Oil & Gas specifications.
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Project: Second Phase Expansion of Industrial Area Sludge Treatment Facility (24,000 m3/day, SBR)
- Owner: Publics Works Authority (Ashghal)
- Consultant: KEO international consultants.
- Contract Value: Approx. 16,000,000 USD (Total project value for the main contract is approx. 40,000,000 USD)
- Technology: SBR/Dynasand Filters/UF/Sludge thickening and dewatering
- Achievements: Successfully managed the interface with the existing plant to upgrade the STF with minimum interruption to the plant already in service.
- Minimized the total cost incurred for Material purchasing, Equipment and resources.
- Solved various technical issues to get all proposed equipment approved from consultant and client.
Project Manager in Charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Project: STP for Al-Jaber trading and contracting Labour Camp (600 m3/day)
- Owner: Al-Jaber Trading and Contracting
- Contract Value: Approx. 400,000 USD
- Technology: Extended Aeration (Conventional STP)
- Achievements: Project completion on time and within budget with minimum labour cost and management interference. The plant is under successful operation since November 2015.
- Responsibilities: Project Manager in charge, was fully responsible of Procurement, Contract Administration and Construction follow up till Commissioning, Start-up and handing over of the plant
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Project: Barzan camp (Amiri Guard) 3300 m3/day STP and three service lines (TSE/SEW/POT) Design and build project:
- Owner: Private Engineering Office (PEO)
- Consultant: NESPAK
- Contract Value: Approx. 6,000,000 USD
- Technology: Extended Aeration (Conventional STP)
- Achievements: Delivered the fast-track project on time and within approved budget, working in a critical construction site (Qatari Amiri Guard Camp)
- Contract Administration, full in charge of Local and overseas procurement and shipping, Weekly /Monthly progress reports, Submission of Technical Submittals /Drawings, Cost Control, Project schedule update, Construction management and monitoring, Material hand over to client/Closing NCR's/Closing snag items, O&M manual compilation, Warranty /Claim management.
Project Engineer
Metito Water Treatment SAE and Metito Overseas Limited consortium
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Project: Design, furnish, deliver, erect, and test Water and wastewater plant for Atf/Tebbin/Cairo west/Sidi Krir power stations (4 Independent contracts)
- Owner: MDEPC/CEPC/CEPC/WDEPC
- Consultant: PGESCo. /Bechtel
- Contract Values: Approx. 7,000,000 USD/11,000,000 USD/13,000,000 USD/6,000,000 USD (Total projects values for the main contracts is more than 900,000,000 USD)
- Technology: Pretreatment/Demineralization/WasteWater treatment/Sludge treatment/Chemical Injection
- Key responsibilities: Assisting Project manager with Contract administration
- Review of the contract specifications, process design; and client requirements and prepares technical documentation for approval by the client/consultant (PGESCo.) for ongoing projects
- Plan and expedite all activities related to the project execution; co-ordinates and follow up interdepartmental activities to ensure most effective cost control and timely completion of design, procurement, and manufacturing, as per the Project Plan.
- Responsible for all procurement activities starting from floating RFQs to delivery.
- Preparing the Recommended spare parts list for the WT plant and issuing the purchase orders to suppliers for all projects till successful hand over to client.
- Issuing Monthly reports for ongoing projects, attending all progress meetings with client in Al-Atf Project.
- Supervising and conducting site mobilization, resident Project Engineer in Al-Atf project
- Controlled material at site, followed up and planned construction works.
- Contribution in mechanical tests till handover to expedite the handover of Stream-1
- Achievements: Successfully managed the Engineering, Procurement, and construction activities of the four projects simultaneously till on time project completion within budget.
- Metito water Treatment was awarded the CP-111(Water treatment) Contract for four Power stations projects [Tebbin-Cairo west-AL-Atf-Sidi krir]
Education
Master of Business Administration (Technology) -
AGSM University of New South Wales
AustraliaB.Sc. Degree - Mechanical Design and production Engineering
Cairo University Faculty of Engineering
EgyptMaster of Science - Environmental Engineering
Griffith University
AustraliaSkills
- Project Management
Problem-solving
Client liaison
Quality control
Cost control
Cross-functional communication
Project scheduling
Scope management
- Subcontractors Management
- Stakeholder management
- Brownfield and rehabilitation
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater treatment
- Pumping stations and transmission mains
- Contract administration
- Risk Management
- HSE & QA/QC
- Procurement and Logistics
- Project Controls
- Business Administration
- Construction Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP #1550779), 10/29/12
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Osmoflo Water Management Pty Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Osmoflo Water Management Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
04.2020 - 12.2022
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
11.2019 - 03.2019
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
08.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2018 - 06.2021
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 06.2018
Project Manager in charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
06.2017 - 11.2017
Project Manager in charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
05.2017 - 05.2018
Project Manager
Metito Overseas Qatar
08.2016 - 11.2017
Project Engineer
The Arab Contractors and Worley Parsons consortium
08.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
08.2014 - 08.2017
Project Manager in Charge
Metito Overseas Qatar
02.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
02.2012 - 08.2014
Senior Project Engineer
Metito Overseas Qatar
05.2011 - 02.2012
Project Engineer
Metito Water Treatment SAE and Metito Overseas Limited consortium
05.2008 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Griffith University
Master of Business Administration (Technology) -
AGSM University of New South Wales
B.Sc. Degree - Mechanical Design and production Engineering
Cairo University Faculty of Engineering
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