Usama S. Saad

Principal, Project Intervention & Recovery - Founder of USSA Professional Management 

Credentials : MBA, Engineering Management | PMP® | B.Sc. Civil Engineering (1999) 

With over 25 years leading high-stakes projects, I have repeatedly seen even the best-planned initiatives fail due to systemic fragmentation and a lack of centralized control. This experience led me to develop the Coordinative Control Matrix™, a proprietary operating system for project recovery. As a PMP-certified expert and MBA in Engineering Management, I don't just manage projects; I intervene in critical situations to dismantle information silos, enforce absolute alignment, and restore command. My single-minded focus is on turning failing projects into successes, proven by a track record of delivering over $200M in complex projects and saving clients millions in potential overruns.

Credentials & Qualifications   

My Philosophy of Action

The Financial & Scheduling Core

Absolute clarity on costs and timelines is non-negotiable. I establish a centralized, real-time control panel that provides an unshakeable view of your project's vital signs, from cash flow and burn rate to critical path progress. We move from reacting to yesterday's problems to proactively commanding tomorrow's outcomes

The Communication & Alignment Protocol

Ambiguity is the enemy of progress and the fuel for project chaos. I establish a mandatory, non-negotiable communication protocol that governs the flow of information. This defines reporting lines, meeting rhythms, and decision-making authority, creating a single source of truth for all stakeholders.

The Contractual Governance Grid

A project is shielded from scope creep and liability risk only through rigorous oversight. I implement a grid for the centralized management of all contracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals. This ensures every obligation is tracked, every deliverable is verified, and your investment is protected from administrative disorder.

Proof of Performance

  • Engineered a Framework of Disciplined Project Control Founded and scaled a contracting firm to over $75M in delivered projects. Consistently achieved an average of 7% in budget savings for clients by implementing a proprietary system of rigorous financial and operational oversight—the foundation of the Coordinative Control Matrix™.
  • Turned Around a $50M High-Profile Corporate Portfolio Took command of complex fit-out projects for elite clients including Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and Uber. Intervened in the procurement process to deploy strategic value engineering, slashing costs by 10% and saving clients over $5M.
  • Rescued the Schedules of $10M+ in Fast-Paced Retail Projects Deployed disciplined CPM scheduling and proactive material management to intervene in at-risk timelines. Successfully recovered 2-4 weeks of lost time for multiple projects, ensuring clients met critical grand opening dates without compromising budget.
  • Commanded a $7M Public Education Portfolio to Success Navigated the complex stakeholder environment of publicly funded projects, including a STEM Addition and Wellness Center. Implemented a strict communication and alignment protocol that guaranteed 100% on-schedule delivery and secured complete buy-in from Ohio school district administrators.
  • Instilled a Culture of Absolute Discipline & Risk Mitigation Established a non-negotiable standard for site safety and operational excellence. The result is a career-long, zero lost-time safety incident record across more than two decades of complex, high-risk construction environments, proving that true project control covers every domain.

 

Certifications

  • MBA, Engineering Management – University of Southern Indiana
  • B.Sc. Civil Engineering – Ain Shams University
  • Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Project Management Institute

 

 

Ready to Restore Order to Your Project? Let's schedule a confidential consultation to discuss how I can intervene and deploy the Coordinative Control Matrix™ to protect your investment.