Elias Majdalani
About Elias Majdalani
Elias Majdalani is a Project Manager at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in project management, engineering, and leadership roles across various countries.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Elias Majdalani is currently working at ExxonMobil as a Project Manager. He has held this position since 2017 and operates out of the Houston, Texas area. In this role, he oversees the execution of projects, ensuring that they meet specified timelines, budgets, and quality standards. His responsibilities include team leadership, project planning, and stakeholder management.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Elias Majdalani has held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as a Commissioning and Start-up Lead in Iraq, where he focused on the initial stages of project operations. Prior to that, he was a Senior Project Engineer from 2010 to 2015 in the United Arab Emirates, managing engineering tasks for large projects. From 2008 to 2010, he served as a Project Engineer in Houston, Texas, which marked the beginning of his tenure with the company.
Educational Background
Elias Majdalani has a robust educational background. He completed an Executive Program in Project Management Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. He holds a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from Cornell University, which he completed from 2007 to 2008. He also earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut, where he studied from 2003 to 2007.
Major Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Elias Majdalani has led significant projects and initiatives. Notably, he developed a capital projects roadmap for pipeline projects worth 750 million USD as part of the Pipeline Improvement Initiative. He managed a cross-functional team of over 200 personnel in various aspects of pipeline development, including engineering, optimization, permitting, and construction. Additionally, he led complex negotiations with government, regulatory, and utility agencies for legal agreements related to construction and operation.
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Communication
Elias Majdalani has defined public communications strategy and standards for engaging stakeholders. His work involved coordinating with more than 100 government and public agencies, as well as indigenous communities. This role required strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of regulatory and public concerns, ensuring that projects met legal standards and public expectations.