PMI Eric Jenett Project Management Award of Excellence

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Criterion 1: Exceptional contributions that have had lasting positive impact on the project
management profession.

Mr. Mansour Al-Shehri's 28-year success in the Project Management industry for Oil and Gas
refining and process plants cannot be overstated. His expertise is recognizable in the region
because of his ability to develop and carry out high-impact projects coming directly from the
roots of the organization. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering that he
earned in 1992, Mr. Al-Shehri delved into a career path defined by his undeterred determination
and a lifelong zeal to accomplish great things.

During his entire career, Mr. Al-Shehri has proven to be an innovator, a pioneer of the field, and
a shining star for the project management world within the Oil and Gas industry. He has had a
distinguished record while at Saudi Aramco, which started after passing the challenging Saudi
Aramco Professional Development Program. The run of monumental events has been followed
by the rise of the benchmark that has reshaped the world's perception of the energy sector.

Under his supervision as VP Liquids-To-Chemicals (LTC) Project Management, Mr. Al-Shehri

drives the realization of an ever-growing pool of Joint Ventures, which includes externship
incentives like the pilot stage of Amiral Program or Ras AlKhair Integrated Complex Compound
(RICC), YASREF+, SASREF+, or SAM These programs can aspire as the frontier of
innovations with a focus on utilization of the most advanced technologies to get quality from the
residues of low value and transform ethane into petrochemicals.

The unique feature in Mr. Al-Shehri’s case, however, is not only the size of his resume or genius
with other technical skills but rather his natural gift in motivating and mobilizing the
stakeholders to a unity through which all can reach success. With his governance the impetus
does not simply cease being an imperative, but becomes a driving force, propelling economic
development and the foundation of long-lasting development. Mr. Al-Shehri's admirable
leadership is impregnated with an ineffable endowment of strategic Napoleonic, resilient
assurance, and ultimate willingness to solely seek people's abilities and strengths' growth.

His renowned track record of mega projects in Aramco's project and most particularly the trust
bestowed upon him by Aramco speaks volumes about his leadership competence, which is
second to none in the project management profession. Mr.Al-Shehri has indeed scripted a lasting
mark on the sector by being an underlying pillar that stands as not only a living testimony but
also an embodiment of his unforgettable legacy which draws out the very best project managers
of future generations aspiring to rewrite the definition and redefine the boundaries of possibility.
During the CII event in August 2023, the award of Carroll H.
Dunn Award of Excellence was given to Mr. Al-Shehri for his

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noticeable involvement in the industry and eminent contributions to the capital projects that were
valued for safe development, cost efficiency, being on schedule, and quality.

In his projects as difficult as in mission, Mr. Mansour Al-Shehri is beyond principles of project
management: it activates the care for environmental, innovation, and collaboration globally that
all exceeds conventional boundaries. One of his innovative initiatives is to empower sustainable
development projects, which helps to make Saudi Arabia`s acknowledgement in the contribution
of reducing the environmental footprint and in efforts to enhance sustainable development.

In 2023, the initiation of ULSD (Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel) in the home market in Saudi Arabia
under Mr. Al-Shehri administration was by far the most outstanding feat in terms of
environmental conservation. The arrival or corollary level of this initiative not only addressed the
environmental targets but also encrypted Mr. Al-Shehri's true nature as one who firmly foresees
the solutions beyond the bound of mere society to the environment. Nonetheless, his strategic
management was instrumental in more streamlined transportation of Arab Heavy Crude from
East to West Coast of Saudi Arabian via cross-country pipelines, hence there was less need to
rely on costly marine shipment that would have neglected environment protection and
operational efficiency, therefore, the innovation leaned towards being more responsible to nature
and efficient operationally.

Ensuring collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team having members

from different cultural backgrounds is challenging. However, Mr. Al-Shehri's ability to
effectively coordinate global projects demonstrates his expertise in global project
management. An unconventional plan wherein Mr. Al-Shehri applies forward-thinking
courses of action, technologies, and optimal methods makes him verify that plans are
implemented safely, highly productive, and with maximization of value proposition.
Through admirable leadership, he has gained and maintained a lot of recognition and respect
from society within the project management field. Apart from his operational duties, Mr. Al-
Shehri is a member of the associated bodies of engineers and he supports the young
generation by providing them with knowledge and mentorship. His full-fledged experience as
the Vice President of II-Downstream Project Management, the factor that turned such
projects into behemoths, proves further that he plays in the big league with finesse and
precision. Juggling the responsibility of a company that has a portfolio with a GDP of many
countries and which covers signed contracts of over 150 and individual contractors of 100,
Mr. Al-Shehri's leadership sets a standard of excellence that is not found in the industry.
From his experience, the current leadership reputation of Mr. Al-Shehri was seen in different
roles that he is now taking. For instance, as the Director of the Pipeline Projects Department,
he spearheaded the realization of the internationally well-known Master Gas Expansion
Program. One essential honor in this regard is becoming the recipient of the 'Best Project

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Execution' award from the Construction Industry Institute (CII) of the States of America, and
being included among the Top 5 candidates by the Association for Project Management in
the United Kingdom for the most highly acknowledged project; "Project of the Year -
Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure Category."

Mr. Mansour Al-Shehri's contributions go beyond borders and industries even as his cultural
influence on the PM profession remains unmatched and that has left an indelible mark on the
project management profession, taking them to a higher level with a dream to inspire
younger generations to strive for excellence.

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The commitment S. Mansour Al-Shehri has in the matter of inculcating an atmosphere of

innovation at the Saudi Aramco company is very illustrative of his progressive leadership and
unwavering willpower to bring developments about in the energy sector. Given the realization of
the transformational power of innovation, Mr. Al-Shehri became the pioneer of multiple
campaigns that were very successful in the process and phasing out obsolete methods and
practices, which led to a revolution of the energy industry and its processes and procedures.

The digital oil passport, one of his main objectives, was part of a global initiative that he
launched to support the implementation of this material in the oil and gas industry. The team led
by Mr. Al-Shehri, worked together with the leading oil companies such as Shell, ExxonMobil,
Chevron, Equinor, BP, Total Energies, and ENI on the solution with the step of introducing it
into the projects of downstream. The digital passport proved to be a great asset in this regard,
enabling robust authentication and safeguarding against unauthorized distribution, while
providing us with a real-time system indicating the origin of the materials used in the
manufacturing process. This revelation itself demonstrates that Mr. Al-Shehri is a man having no
visible weaknesses and is focused on it continuously through all stages of project management.

Mr. Al-Shehri's visionary approach to innovation, and not just for Saudi Aramco but also the
technologies as a whole, has brought this company up to the front as tech leaders across the
energy sector and has in addition, played its role in calibrating the standard of excellence across
the sector. While putting forward ideas and projects that frontier the widespread utilization of
traditional methods, he demonstrates that he can act as a change agent and oversee long-term
progress.

His role in driving innovation signifies his dedication and vision that will create the future of
project management. The influence he has on the workplace won't be limited within the industry
but it will persist for many years ahead.

So far, Mr. Mansour Al-Shehri has demonstrated an unconventional leadership approach when it
comes to the management of projects, as he is more focused on innovations and boosting the
efficiency of procedures that are involved in downstream activities. Being aware of the power of
standardization and modularization plans, Mr. Al-Shehri has taken over such practices with the
implementation of advanced projecting strategies foresighted for schedule controlling, cost
reduction, and the enhancement of quality production. The process of embracing modularization

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helps the workforce to achieve things more effectively under controlled environments. This way,
they can essentially minimize the risks of accidents, and errors and maximize productivity.

In addition, he is the first contractor who shifted from the traditional way to the CE principle,
which reduces plastic consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Through his effective
deployment of sustainable corporate strategies, he was able to strive for a zero-waste-to-landfill
design by bringing reuse, remanufacturing, and inherent durability into the operations of
projects. While Mr. Al-Shehri strives to develop a robust recycling, renewable, and
environmentally sound resource management system, he is spellbinding the circle economy
concept of the energy sector.

A good example of a sustainable construction approach is Mr. Al-Shehri's green practices

initiative, i.e. using green concrete and asphalt, as well as reusable formworks which aim to
reduce waste and maximize sustainability among others. He has lobbied for the use of
sustainable materials in building construction and also participated in additional studies for major
projects to help implement design for circularity concepts wherein design is done from the aspect
of sustainability. With these innovations, Mr. Al-Shehri does not merely reduce operational costs
and carbon footprint within the building sector but also paves the way for new industry standards
in environmentally conscious and resource utilize-oriented project management.

The theme of the growth and subsequent adaptation of the project management philosophy and
practice with a focus on environmental sustainability stands out as the key element of the
author's idea of the author's outstanding and lasting impact on the industry.

Criterion 2: Contributions to the project management profession demonstrated benefits to

the larger project management community.
It comes to be known that Mr. Mansour Al-Shehri loses weight in his influence on project
management outside the particular projects, the project manager continues to make the project
management community a better entity for the whole profession. Mr. Al-Shehri obtained more
than 25 years of recognized work experience as a project manager in the construction sector of a
Kingdom state and he formed extended connections with design offices, contractors, suppliers,
education centers, and service providers. Building relationships and cultivating networking
through a degree of undying devotion and difficult work made him the right member of the
community, and he was acclaimed as an effective and trusted advisor within the project
management sector.

The prospect of Mr. Al-Shehri coming on board, and his reputation that each of his interactions
he leaves a positive footprint on is ahead of him as some professionals within the industry can
testify to the growth that his consultation and mentorship have helped them realize. While

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working with engineering companies, vendors, contractors, consultants, and government bodies
Mr. Al-Shehri makes a space for real and engaging relationships on which they all depend in the
realization of their success in the projects that the Kingdom of Saudia provides.

The involvement of Mr. Al-Shehri demonstrated a concrete action towards creating an area of
excellence by planning to partner with the major engineering corporations. Such a project intends
to increase local capacity, qualify the operators, and enhance complex designs by using Subject
Matter Experts. While investing in foreign markets, Mr. Al-Shehri strives to engage proactively
with engineering companies and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, that seek to educate the
companies on making the right investment decisions that will bring mutual benefits to all parties
during a long-run period that calls for a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The fact that Mr. Al-Shehri launched and oversaw the introduction of the PXT program – Project
Execution Technology – that urged all teams to look for innovative solutions for all current and
future natural resources businesses – is also one of his achievements. In the course of his
management, a full-scale assessment of the 600 controllable technologies was being conducted,
and the resultant investigation shared in the project planning and execution processes
sequentially. Through yielding to the magic of technological and inventive advancements, Mr.
Al-Shehri's squads have brought about notable gains in terms of efficiencies and cost savings,
which have endowed advantageous outcomes for the projects they oversaw.

Mr. Al-Shehri's undeniable enthusiasm to lead the field of project management at whatever level
and his collaborative way with the community’s need for knowledge transfer and capacity
building, illustrate his sincerity towards shifting in the direction of good and positive change
with the larger project management corporate.
Examples of technologies that were highlighted with proven benefits include:

Digital Twin: This PXT is a digital replica of the physical assets with integrated data
and business process which can be utilized throughout its lifecycle from Engineering,
Procurement, Construction to Operations and Maintenance. It allowed individuals to view
the plant assets digitally, without physically visiting the work site.

Digital Bolt Torqueing: This PXT utilizes digital torque wrenches and replaces the
conventional way of Hydraulic bolt torqueing. In addition, it improved the torqueing time
by 74%.

Rope Access: This PXT is used to erect and rectify one a 200m Derrick Structure. This
technology eliminated the use of manual scaffolds which requires significant amount of

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time and manpower to erect & inspect. Consequently, the safety factor or human error
during inspecting the scaffolds have been eliminated.

12 D Underground: This PXT shall generate a 3D model/view of underground utilities

using multiple scanning techniques, allowing project teams to locate underground piping
and view their internal services (water, crude, etc.)

The establishment of a Center of Excellence in partnership with leading engineering companies

would be the most important event in the way to develop excellent project management skills in
our country. Such an initiative will, through the engagement of subject matter experts (SMEs),
pinpoint intricate designs and projects, and thus improve efficiency. To be able to make
controlled engineering processes and to share all the knowledge, the Center of Excellence runs a
sequence of collaborative sessions and learnings based on real cases. These workshops will train
firms to understand the investment and other benefits that the engineering sector gets through
innovation that will help them grow sustainably long-term.

While this, in conjunction with the PXT project that seeks to exploit the latest technology and
improve the efficiency of project execution, is a crucial step towards a cleaner, simpler, and more
sustainable future, it is only through continuous efforts that concrete and sustainable
development can be achieved. Performing tech amplification and technology review of more
than 1000 technologies, involved in technology benefiting construction performance from safety
to modern solutions has created life easing for us. Teams can efficiently carry out projects and
surge in productivity levels while adhering to safety standards because these advanced
technologies waver integrating into the project planning process.

To become more self-sufficient in generating income, the Kingdom is seen to focus on its
strategic programs namely the Petrochemicals & Hydrogen ones. These are the key components
of the economic diversification strategy that has been developed. They are anticipated to be
embedded with strict processes and protocols that will deliver economic growth at a scale unseen
before and that is why they require a unique level of support, coordination, and cooperation from
the project management community. As these programs are complex by nature, it is the role of
the experienced and dependable leaders, mostly those with reputable project management scores,
within the downstream however, to champion these timely programs. This factor makes the
involvement of experienced leaders in those industries as a key duty in meeting the objectives of
these projects professionally. The Kingdom's economic welfare and sustainability for a long time
will be kept with the commitment of such leaders.

Criterion 3: Contributions demonstrated excellence in leadership and initiative.

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Person of the Year Award given in the name of Eric Jenett is beyond a doubt well deserved by a
man who is undeniably a leader with no equal among his fellow men– Mr. Al-Shehri. His array
of projects delivered with accrued experience in implementing large-scale, cost-effective,
complex productions with immense social significance worldwide shall define the position.

Rather than keying into the concept of success with the conventional issues of project size or cost
factor, for Mr. Al-Shehri, success proves to be a phenomenon that goes beyond such metrics.
Against all this backdrop, project management is set as his sacred mission which implies timely
completion of projects, keeping within the budget, and delivering quality. Nevertheless, these
consequences e will usually be the results of the goal which is the main one but implies an
enriched culture, involved mindset, and innovative technologies. The very core of Al Shehri's
leadership model can be summarised as a dream that is not only his alone but is a part of the
entire organization that will help climb the heights. Explain how passion and involvement are the
keys to his inspirational strength as it always runs through him and is an important element of
every project he oversees.

Certainly, the Mr. Al-Shehri projects are not just isolated activities but they directly prioritize the
livelihood of the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. This area
produces and delivers valuable social infrastructure. The vital infrastructure also provides energy
resources which are both developed and distributed to support the quality of life of citizens.

They are spearheading a bold undertaking to standardize the design and operations – including
layouts, connection details, and station interfaces - for the launchers, receivers, and valve stations
in pipelines under Mr. Al-Shehri's guidance. It is based on a technology that appears to be quite
as technical but is, nevertheless, capable of changing schedules and costs of construction.
Reductions in engineering hours can help speed up the execution of project timelines as well as
quicken the processing earlier of critical assets through standardized designs and drawings which
is the main premise of the initiative. Lastly, the massive magnitude of this topic brings us to the
possibility of unveiling efficiencies by optimizing the management of resources, as a result,
value will be delivered to the stakeholders in this process.

Overall, the superiority of Mr. Al-Shehri as a leader is demonstrated by the perfect collaboration
between vision, innovation, and commitment, rendering him ready to get this award. His basic
but inspirational leadership characterized by his no-nonsense approach and his ultimate
initiatives touched directly the pinnacle of his honorable position in the project management field
and the entire society.

Mr. Al-Shehri has been able to stand out by not only being resilient but also participating in the
project where he shares filming tips with the PMO in the Corporate's Information and

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Technology department. To enhance the performance and quality of Corporate projects, his team
collaborates to bring virtual project shows through digital platforms on the implementation side.
Through the joint effort, stakeholders have gained access to the sophisticated dashboard Project
Performance Manager that is easy to adjust to meet various needs and offers stakeholders high
transparency Monitoring and Management influence. By having a drill-down function, the
Project Performance Manager gives permission to make decisions based on unknowns that will
lead to accurate projects and effectively.

Furthermore, despite the hectic workload Mr. Al-Shehiri, he implements a sustainable dialog
with his team, corporate management, appointees, external interests, and contractors. One can
not ignore the spirit of good governance in the conduct of his duty to visit all projects under his
portfolio to implement the control mechanism. The inspections are not only an instrument to
measure the progress of the construction but also to check the conditions and welfare of the
employees and contractors residing on or connected to the site. Mr. Al-Shehri takes advantage of
this chance to interact directly with every stakeholder, end-user, contractor, and team member
alike to obtain some feedback and find out the areas of improvement. On top of that team
members can develop special relationships during the rest of the evenings and trips for meals.
This helps in team building, increase camaraderie and team spirit thus they get stronger.

The dedication that Mr. Al-Shehri has to the betterment of the workforce for tomorrow is greatly
highlighted by his bottom-up approach to programs and provision. More than anything, he
emphasizes the vital role played by education and skills in shaping such a workforce for the
future and as such puts on the gloves to lead this project. His strategy is erected on personal
development plans (IDPs) that are designed for every employee he has a responsibility for,
revealing how he intends to grow individuals and advance them in their profession.

Each employment identification process is tailor-made to look at the specific skills, professional
background, and business situation of each employee whether a new hire, promotion, or lateral
movement within the organization. These disciplines being observed as the guiding way for
personal advancement, are the common procedures launched in advance of the powerful
organizational decisions and represent the effective professional brand building. Both module
assignments and certifications are crucial in empowering employees with the right capabilities
and knowledge to be able to negotiate through situations of work complexity.

With the amount of money Mr. Al-Shehri invested in workforce development, the practical
results are clear. Seventy-four percent of his direct workforce formally became Medicare-
approved certified practitioners. This stunning number is a vivid example of how wise the
manager could be, and it also shows the effectiveness of his district-level workforce plan.

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Employee competence that is empowered to improve their skills, and gain new knowledge, the
culture of continuous learning within the team will be created, and that will ensure the workforce
readiness to face down the problems of the project work environment. While Mr. Al-Shehri
offend the job training through his uncompromising dedication to workforce development, the
future of the industry depends not only on him but also on committed and capable workers who
can catapult the industry to greatness becoming a source of innovation, new initiatives, and
excellence.

Criterion 4: Contributions demonstrated an understanding of PMI standards, practices,

and ethics.

Upkeeping the PMI principles, approaches, and ethics is the primary guiding line in Mr. Al
Shery's leadership concepts. He realizes that he is in charge of a far-reaching and increasingly
growing portfolio and that ethical factors should be integrated into every level of project
management from the beginning to achieve the most optimal and lasting results for the projects,
primarily in difficult and complex contexts.

The core idea of Mr. Al-Shehri is his uncompromising main motto of creating discipline in all of
his staff and also encouraging professional ethics among his employees. He has a strong
conviction that honesty, trust, and fairness are not just good things to have, but values of the
highest degree around which all project management decisions and actions have to be based. By
this, he means that ethical matters are not to be fulfilled out of necessity but a moral guidance
that can push the organization to develop fully and cosset trust from stakeholders.

Ethics is the reason that Ethics is Mr. Shehri’s slogan. It is the theme that guides all his actions
and allows Mr. Al-Shehri to cast his activities in the pattern of the ethical practice of project
management. He sets up and operates stringent systems and processes to ensure that ethical
standards of the highest level are maintained concerning decisions and dealings on all project-
related matters. Ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability are the core values the
project will be guided by. He creates an environment where every team member takes
responsibility and has an awareness of ethical matters. In this manner, he equips his colleagues
with the confidence and personal integrity to solve complicated ethical issues.

Mr.Al-Shehries's other discovery is the role played by ethics in business specifically in project
management and the organization at large. He plays the role of a standard bearer and is
simultaneously responsible for driving the adoption of PMI practices not just within his team but
also in the industry, serving as a beacon of ethical leadership while the business rights are
asserted, maintained, and adhered to. With his advocacy activities, he prompts others to follow

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ethical principles which becomes a starting point for fairness and integrity in the realm of project
management which culminate in a higher level of professionalism.

Similarly, Mr. Al-Shehri's adherence to project management standards, systems of practice, and
professional ethics is concrete and embodied proof of his constant pursuit of building a
professional culture based on the principles of integrity, openness, and accountability. Ethics
becomes the foundation of his leadership as he lays to rest the high standard that makes people
want to follow him and hence others start becoming role models in professional ethics.

Mr. Al-shehri's attitude toward new educational ventures and promotion of Project Management
Institute (PMI) as a route for both beginners and experts to obtain a project management
certification is manifest in his strong belief in the role of education as a stimulus to knowledge
growth. Sporting a broader look at the project management components, Ramirez highlights the
criticality of having command of all ten knowledge areas described by PMI and the mandatory
emphasis on complying with the high professional standards of those who have to interact with
them socially and ethically.

Mr. Al-Shehri argues that the successful manager's technical knowledge also “cannot exist
without showing respect and fairness to all”, honesty and respect. These values serve as the
building blocks of effective project management that are rooted in the prerequisites of correct
thinking and good decision-making for the sake of a successful outcome of the project. Mr. Al-
Shehri applies his accrued work ethic to set the foundation for the team's organizational culture,
crucially, promoting the values of integrity and commitment within the team, thereby forging a
suitable setting for collaborative efforts and output.

Furthermore, Mr. Al-Shehri perceives the impeccability of open and working communication as
the guarantee of project management efficiency. He resorts to a strategic communication scheme
that considers clarity and conciseness as a priority to enable all stakeholders to be one in the
mission and competently execute their roles to realize the intended outcomes. He empowers his
teams by being direct and purposeful and clearing the way for teams to face challenges and see
opportunities with ease and agendas.

Not only the mission statement and its mentioned values but also Mr. Al-Shehri's traits make this
interaction with employees and personnel at any level of the organization possible through his
positive attitude and self-confidence. From interacting with the top-level management and
project teams in the company to coordinating with outbound interest groups, he possesses the
particular attitude of a leader which is depicted by the attributes of authenticity, empathy, and a
total dedication to results. Having Mr. Al-Shehri as an example, the team believes in him,

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spreads his confidence among each other, and champions progress. He effectively carries out the
job of a project manager and drives the process towards success and innovation.

The dedication of Mr. Al-Shehri toward bringing into being a culture with teachings in lifelong
learning, ethical behavior, and a good communicative style is the guidance to aspiring managers,
helping in creating transformational leaders who will be present for a long period in the Project
Management field.
Besides his vow to virtue in business conduct and evident communication competencies, Mr. Al-
Shehri also flashes consistent discipline in project delivery and green initiatives. The fact that he
has achieved success by learning from the best practices and using them as the foundation for his
tools, techniques, and methods, confirms him as someone who knows how to leverage what he
has learned into standardized practices.

The paramount achievement of Mr.Al-Shehri is to achieve a standard of norms that embed the
best project management methods. By his leadership abilities and engineering prowess he has
been a key actor who has made enormous contributions in designing and developing a lot of the
company’s standards and tools respectively. These instruments, built-in with data analytics
features, record the real-time data and this assists the relevant stakeholders to make correct
decisions that will conform with globally accepted best practices.

Through the application of the mentioned tools, the project team can get hold of high-risk
factors, reduce schedule variance, and create cost-saving opportunities with minimized risks to
the company. As the standardized practices and tools are being introduced, Mr. Al-Shehri
coordinates that the projects are implemented properly and effectively to create results that are
meaningful and improve the program-related outcomes.

Additionally, the conscientiousness of the environment forms the second part of Mr.Al Shehri's
green businesses doctrine. As a way of solving this problem, Seth argues for embedding
sustainable concepts into the project management process that must lead to greater accountability
in resource utilization and curtail emissions.
Criterion 5: Impactful contributions within the individual’s organization or industry as
demonstrated by specific benchmarks of changes.

While Mr. Al-Shehri openly admitted his belief in the significance of knowledge and sharing,
he even displayed his concern about the future of the PM sector in the next century. For him,
besides considering such activities as trade responsibility or crucial job roles, he identifies
himself as a socially compelled role model in his career. Mr. Al-Shehri is the leader of this
organization and he is responsible for growing sustainability and innovation within his
institution; as a result, the knowledge management attainment and sustained outcomes were

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beyond measured expectations for Saudi Aramco.

During his whole working life, Mr. Al-Shehri has made his name as a remarkable and
significant contributor to the profession of management by being a very passionate person
who was always willing to give up his knowledge, experience, and skills. His efforts have
given rise to nearly tangible outcomes and enhancements on both the corporate level and in
the whole project management world in general. Here are some notable highlights and
examples of his impactful contributions: Here are some notable highlights and examples of
his impactful contributions:

Chair of the Board of Trustees - National Construction Training Center: Mr. Al-Shehri was an
essential representative in the process of setting up the National Construction Training Center
of Saudi Arabia, which has been developed and housed in collaboration with the Saudi
Arabian government and is intended to give a proper job training, development and certifying
young Saudis in different construction disciplines aiming to increase the local economy and
jobs.

Correspondent Member Representative and Keynote Speaker at IPCLOCA Annual

Convention: Mr. Al-Shehri participated as a correspondent member representative and
keynote speaker during the 2015 International Pipeline Offshore Contractors Association
(IPCLOCA) Annual Convention in Singapore, where he and many others shared ideas and
strategic knowledge about project implementation methods in the oil and gas industry.

Recipient of the Saudi Aramco Project of the Year Award: Mr. Al-Shehri has bagged a total
of three Project Of The Year Awards from Saudi Aramco, the most coveted awards in the
company, acknowledging the true impact of his exemplary performance as a project manager
that led to the success of different projects within the organization.

Development of Young Talents: He has revealed his determination towards cultivating

apprenticeship by initiating divergent training programs, and leadership measurements and
also redeploying professionals to undertake many assignments to have enough of a well-
trained workforce with skills set to meet future needs.

Commitment to Localization and Workforce Development: One of the most remarkable

contributions of Mr. Al-Shehri to the economic development of KSA is the support of
localization and upgrading local employment content to build a domestic manufacturing
powerhouse, leading to economic expansion and long-term sustainability.

Member of the Board of Engineers: From August 2016 to the present Mr. Al-Shehri is a

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member of the Board of Engineers sharing knowledge and application of engineering

principles to bring them to the highest levels.

Risk Assessment Session Chairman at ASSE Professional Development Conference: He

chaired past Risk Assessment Session at the American Society of Safety Engineers' 12th
Professional Development Conference & Expo, where discussions were held on the best
practices in risk management.

Recipient of the 2019 Saudi Aramco President’s Excellence Award: Mr. Al-Shehri’s
extensive travel allowed him to establish strong connections with the community. His
effectiveness and inclusivity earned him a place in the 2019 Saudi Aramco President’s
Excellence Award for Engagement category, which recognizes his exceptional leadership in
making employee engagement and satisfaction a priority.

CII Implementation Awardee: The CII(Construction Industry Institute) honored him as the
best Implementation awardee in 2017 for his effort to spread best practices in project
management.

CII Awards - Texas, USA: Mr. Shehri was respected at the Construction Industry Institute
(CII) Awards in Texas, USA, on August 2023 where his exemplary feats were widely
recognized. Moreover, this demonstrated Mr. Shehri’s magnificence based on perspective and
recognition from the construction sector.

With this award, Mr. Al-Shehri has not only excelled in his organization but his effect seems
to have gone beyond the project management profession as he has remained resolute in his
drive for resounding change and utmost excellence in every venture.

He is a boss who stands by strict safety standards in the organization in real life. Therefore, he
practices safety walks on the construction sites to promote effective and proactive leadership
in the organization. Not to mention, once-a-week visits that not only provide him with
firsthand incidents that occur during work and unplanned moments of interaction with field
personnel but also to sit down and discuss the challenges of implementing projects. The on-
site participation of Mr. Al-Shehri factors into the resistance of the project safety index;
predictors and results over the years keep improving. Mr. Skaarstedt reiterated time and again
to the employees and vendors that their safety and well-being constitute the most significant
and vital basis for any undertaking.

Under his tutelage, the department has witnessed many initiatives about health, safety, and
environmental safety, along with efforts to certify safety officers by reputed bodies. As these

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efforts have manifested through the years, many have realized that their goal has been to help
create a system where safe practices are followed more regularly, not only on certain projects
but across the enterprise.

Mr. Ali Al-Shehri's role in managing on-site safety incorporates more than just supervising;
his direct involvement allows him to build a holistic perception of the site's reality and
conceive strategic & subjective plans to meet the brokerage's needs. He focuses on the
determination of specific project requirements and achieving higher standards of effectiveness
by optimizing resource use for the full extent of their efficiency and safety.

Furthermore, Mr. Al-Shehri always makes it a point to engage his employees regularly by
urging the reporting secretary teams to establish strong relations with the organization's
employees at all levels of the different employee sectors. This pledge of participation fosters a
culture whereby workers feel encouraged to contribute their thoughts and problems, not just
by formally presenting their issues but also by holding spoken talks. The ultimate result of the
interaction of Mr. Al-Shehri and his staff with clients is the knowledge that quality services
provided and their successful results lead to a source of pride not only for the entrepreneur but
for the staff as well.

Moreover, a management that is involved with employees helps the organization to keep up
with the employees’ needs and desires hence creating an atmosphere that ties in with the
conception of the enterprise with inclusive and collaborative values. This proactive way of
participating in decision-making processes is seen as more credible. Several issues have been
identified regarding resource allocation and staffing changes. The situation that requires
decisions is based on employee’s understanding and demands.

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I, THE UNDERSIGNED, acting as the Lead Nominator, certify that the information provided
in this nomination submission is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Lead Nominator Name:

Signature: Date:

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