Constructing Tomorrow: AI, Talent, and the Future of Giga Projects

Mr. Ricardo McKlmon is Strategic Manager, Construction at Project Management Institute, working to advance professional capability and PMI’s impact in the construction sector.

His background combines strategic marketing, partnerships and management, with more than 20 years of experience across nonprofit organizations, multilateral development banks, retail banking and consumer packaged goods.

His expertise includes public-private partnerships and strategic alignment in diverse international project environments. Through presentations and professional discussions, he explains the role of construction certification in career development and project delivery, while his writing examines complexity, artificial intelligence and the capabilities needed for successful giga projects.

He holds an MBA from the University of the West Indies and a PhD from the University of Antwerp, as reported in his professional community biography.

His publicly listed credentials include AI in Infrastructure & Construction Projects and Built Environment Project Communication Pro, issued by PMI.

Mr. Ahmed Sanad Yamama is Industry Director & Customer Specialist at Oracle.

His public speaking contributions focus on governance, digital transformation and the use of integrated technology to support major construction and capital projects.

At Construction Technology ConFex KSA, he addressed how structured, data-driven oversight can strengthen performance and value realization across Saudi Arabia’s mega developments.

He has also represented Oracle Construction & Engineering at the Oracle CE Forum in Dubai, presenting on governance and chairing a panel on Aldar’s implementation of Oracle Fusion and Primavera Unifier.

His participation in PMI MENA’s “Constructing Tomorrow: AI, Talent & the Future of GIGA Projects” extends these discussions to artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the capabilities needed to manage complex projects.

Mr. Rania Abdelfattah is Associate Director of Digital Delivery & BIM at STUDIOI, with over two decades of experience leading digital delivery and ISO 19650 governance across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Europe.

Her work connects information management, collaborative workflows and digital technologies with project coordination, forecasting and decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle.

She founded Digital Built Academy to advance professional learning in digital delivery, BIM and information management, and has taught and mentored engineers in applying BIM processes and ISO 19650 to real projects.

Her publicly stated qualifications include an MSc in Building Information Modeling & Project Collaboration from University of Derby and a Global BIM Management Master’s Degree from Zigurat Institute of Technology & Universitat de Barcelona.

Her industry speaking includes a Construction Technology ConFex Dubai keynote on 4D BIM for cost forecasting and variation discipline, alongside contributions to discussions on digital transformation and large-scale project delivery.

Mr. Khaled M. Al Kolfat is a senior executive identified in PMI MENA’s recent webinar program as VP ePMO & Business Excellence at Advanced Construction for Contracting Co.

His professional experience spans more than 22 years in project, program and portfolio management across major infrastructure, construction and government transformation initiatives.

His areas of focus include establishing enterprise project management offices, corporate governance, business excellence and strategic alignment, with experience in smart-city programs, mobility portfolios and digital transformation initiatives.

Public conference biographies state that he holds an MBA and a Master of Engineering and is pursuing a PhD in Governance. His participation in PMI MENA’s “Constructing Tomorrow: AI, Talent & the Future of GIGA Projects” brought these perspectives to discussions on organizational readiness, leadership and the capabilities required to deliver complex projects.

Ms. Kuda Mutsonziwa is Director Digital Operations at Zutari.

She participated as a panelist in PMI MENA’s “Constructing Tomorrow: AI, Talent & the Future of GIGA Projects,” a discussion examining digital technologies, governance and leadership in large-scale construction.

In a published recap of the session, she emphasized looking beyond individual assets and considering the long-term value that giga projects create for communities and the wider ecosystem throughout construction and operation.