Mohamed S. Dahab
Project Manager / Sr. Project Engineer
**** *. *** **. #***, Katy, TX 77450
*******@*****.***
Dear Sir/Madam,
It is with great interest that I write to you about the advertised opening in your company for the position of Project Manager / Engineer. It would be an honour to contribute the project management skills that I have honed throughout my fifteen years of experience to your organisation.
For the past 15 years, I have been a project manager at in several multinational organizations like BP, CB&I, and Passavant. I am accustomed to a strong health and safety culture and I have considerable experience in delivering HSE training, auditing, incident investigation and HSE leadership, which I hope to bring to your industry to help develop and sustain a positive safety culture.
I am an accomplished Project Manager who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. In my last 10 years, I delivered several complex +$20M projects on time, within the specified budget and fulfilling quality requirements. And I used to manage both engineering and construction work in multidiscipline environment including contracts, scope, budget and disputes management. I am also an excellent communicator and I have led several successful negotiations with customers and suppliers, achieving at least 5-10% cost reductions in many commercial negotiations. Collaborating with and directing team members as an enthusiastic unit, and stressing the importance of conflict resolution and effective interpersonal communication has been key to the successful delivery of projects I have managed.
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as PMP qualification. I have a structured approach to continuing my professional development in project management. I am working towards achieving RMP-PMI.
I believe that with my experience, leadership qualities and project management qualifications, I can help your company continues to deliver excellence and value to commuters and stakeholders. I am eligible to work in the United states to any employer with no sponsorship (Green Card Holder) – my resume is attached and I look forward to being able to discuss the position with you further.
Yours sincerely,
Mohamed Dahab
Professional Profile:
15 years experienced PMP certified Project Manager with a track record of successfully delivering complex +$20 M projects. Leading and managing simultaneous projects throughout their complete life cycles: feasibility appraisal; defining & planning; executing the Engineering (FEED & Detailed) & procurement; close monitoring and controlling on the construction phase and conducting successful handover and closure; ensuring a safe delivery of business value and project’s benefits and outcomes and satisfying stakeholder expectations.
A fluent English speaker, well used to working in multi-cultural project team environments and familiar with a variety of project processes and systems. Familiar with most international standards.
Eligible to Work USA for any employer with no sponsorship required (Green Card Holder)
Highlights:
-Project Management
-Engineering Management
-Construction management.
-Contract & Change Management
-Risk management
-Interface Management
-Leadership & team development.
-Project estimating techniques.
-Budgeting & forecasting
-Offshore Oil & Gas.
-Pipelines, Risers & Subsea
-Upstream & Topsides
Accomplishment:
-Managed projects with different type of contracts. Lump sum, reimbursable (daily rates or CTR hourly rates in engineering), service agreement contracts, and Design & build Contracts.
-Worked in almost all stages of projects life cycle from initiation to close-out, and as both client and contractor.
-Promoted to lead the offshore projects team after only 2 years of joining.
-Coached and mentored several junior project engineers to qualify them as professional senior engineers.
Education, Qualifications and Skills:
-PMP-PMI, License #1574118, January 2013, Expire on January 2019
-Working towards achieving RMP-PMI and Planning for MBA and PE.
-Bachelor of Science of Mechanical Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt, July 2002, GPA 3.48 second.
-Member in Egyptian Engineering Syndicate.
-Arabic (Native Language), and English (Expert).
-MS Office (Intermediate), MS Project (Intermediate), AutoCAD (Intermediate).
Previous Work Experiences:
BUSINESS GROUP FOR ENGINEERING (BGE) EGYPT JUN-2015 to FEB-2017
Manager of Operations and Projects
Job Description and Responsibilities
Manage and the operation and the projects of the company which working in engineering in the oil and gas and petrochemical field.
-Responsible for bidding process including technical and commercial proposals production.
-Identifying and mitigating contract risks (technically, commercially, legally and financially).
-Full responsibility (technically and commercially) of delivering projects as per contracts requirements.
-Manage contracts and client expectations and serve as focal point for all client communication
-Obtain, coordinate and manage the resources and tools required to execute the project
-Ensure project control systems are established and responsible for internal and external project reporting.
-Responsible for company Strategic analysis and planning, budget, and legality and taxes.
-Development of sales strategy and plans and opportunities.
Achievements and Development:
-Established the company, its management system, and its the proposal and tendering procedure and formats.
-Managed the sales team of BGI Group in addition to my responsibilities and hit a good hit ratio
-Improved the document management and control system of BGI Global.
GULF OF SUEZ PETROLEUM CO. (GUPCO) / BP JV EGYPT JUN-2016 to DEC-2016
Sr. Project Engineer (Turn-Around Assist. Manager)
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Managing the SOW of M-36 Complex in Rehabilitation Project (REHAB).
-Managed the shutdowns of a $65m budget project to achieve min. shutdown durations and production deferral.
-Led several workshops and developed TAR’s business case to show different shutdown scenarios and successfully managed to select the optimal shutdown option in terms of production deferrals, costs, risks and project’s benefits.
-Developed schedule in terms of dependencies and durations and identifying of critical path.
-Competently implemented resource levelling and produced feasible schedule to challenge limitation of POB, congestion areas and SIMOPS conflicts.
-Interact internally with operations, engineering, procurement, project services and construction disciplines and interact externally with Engineering contractor.
-Managed Interfaces between Engineering contractors, construction team, and Operation.
Achievements:
-Developed Integrated Schedule for M-36 Rehabilitation Project (Pre-TAR, TAR and Post TAR)
-Closed the gab between operations and projects.
PASSAVANT ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT EGYPT JUL-2014 to APR-2015
Local Project Manager
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Managing and representing the joint venture Acciona Agua-Passavant Roediger in AL-Gabal Al Asfar Project - the extension of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase II, Stage II at the site.
-Monitored, coordinated and supervised JV project activities on project site and in Egypt
-Coordinated with civil contractor and check its documents are in line with those of the JV.
-Followed up of local Engineering and JV issues (technical, commercial, contractual, and claims).
-Managed interfaces between the Resident Engineer and JV Engineering teams (at Spain and Germany) and follow up the document approval cycle (Engineering transmittals, material submittals …etc.).
-Coordination and interfaces of JV-civil contractor and JV’s sub-contractors.
-Organized and managed local purchases and logistics.
Achievements:
-Established good relationship with Employer, Resident Engineer and Consortium Partner.
-Closed the gaps in the coordination between design teams in Germany, Spain and Egypt.
-Minimized the engineering rework and waste time by direct interface with the Consultant and clarify, close out, and minimize the comments received.
GULF OF SUEZ PETROLEUM CO. (GUPCO) / BP JV EGYPT DEC-2013 to JUN-2014
Sr. Project Engineer (Project Mgr for small Projects)
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate brownfield offshore projects in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
-Interacted internally with operations, engineering, procurement, project services and construction disciplines and interacted externally with contractors, vendors, and partners.
-Managed Interfaces between Project and different contractors / Operations.
-Reviewed and prepared contracts drafts and ITB for new construction, expansion, and maintenance projects/services
-Technically evaluated tenders (material, marine vessels, & services).
-Managed and controlled running Contracts and contractors and responsible for delivering project.
-Resolving claims and variation orders submitted by contractors.
-Prepared scope of work and led technical negotiations with contractors.
-Monitor contractors’ performance to assure achieving project targets in compliance with contracts.
Achievements:
-Develop tender packages for the construction vessels required to achieve the 3-year plan.
-Close the gap in coordination between the site team and management in head office.
-Improved the accuracy of offshore pipeline projects budget estimation/forecasts.
-Developed and improved the cost and budget estimation for offshore projects
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I) EGYPT FEB-2011 to SEP-2013
Sr. Project Engineer (MOPEx Coordinator/Mgr)
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Coordinating the design and requisitioning of the portion of work assigned (per several disciplines or project areas and/or facility unit) in accordance with HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Security and Quality) corporate policies, contractual commitments, schedule and budget.
-Directly supervises (operationally): Discipline leads/engineers, and Project Control team.
-Interact internally with engineering disciplines and planning/cost control. Interact externally with clients.
-Managed the engineering scope and the allocated budget as per contracts.
-Full responsible technically and commercially for assigned projects.
-Managed the project schedule and resources.
-Ensure the interdisciplinary consistency of design and documents.
-Develop projects execution plans and manage the scope changes.
-Develop technical and commercial proposals as per the company biding-gates system.
-Enforces HSSEQ corporate policies.
Achievements:
-Effectively prioritized and organized workloads in a constantly changing environment to meet daily and weekly schedules especially in SCPx project.
-Improved the accuracy of projects management and control budget estimation/forecasts.
GULF OF SUEZ PETROLEUM CO. (GUPCO) / BP JV EGYPT APR-2005 to JAN-2011
Offshore Project Team Leader (Act as Construction Manager)
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate brownfield offshore projects construction activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
-Monitored and controlled contractors’ progress and performance, and assure compliance with project schedule, budget and contract scope.
-Developed work execution packages.
-Coordinateed with engineering subcontractors and vendors to resolve site problems and queries.
-Reviewed projects schedules and provide inputs and updates for construction activities and mange resources accordingly.
-Developed and implemenedt a safety inspection and audit programs.
-Ensured quality plan is properly implemented and followed.
-Reviewed contractors’ documents/procedure and provide inputs as necessary.
-Reviewed and provide inputs to contractors change orders and claims.
-Handovered completed projects to Operations and add construction input to project close-out report.
Achievements:
-Completed the construction of 4 main projects which were critical to increase the oil production.
-Managed contracts effectively and assisted in commercial close-out especially in the pipelines program.
-Promoted to lead the offshore projects team after only 2 years of joining.
Main Projects:
Morgan 36 Rehabilitation Project Turnaround (TAR)
GUPCO / BP
Position: Sr. Project Engineer
Project Size: $35,000,000 (MEP)
Project Description:
Project objective to reduce the major accident risk on the platform to an acceptable level, and focus on replacing the most critical piping systems which forming points of failures using optimum shutdown durations. The project is considered one of the major brown-field rehabilitation project in the world in the industry due to the huge complexity of the Morgan-36 platform.
Gabal El Asfar WWTP extension, Stage II phase II
Passavant Energy & Environment
Position: Local Project Manager
Project Size: $74,000,000 (MEP)
Project Description:
Design and Build of stage II phase II WWTP with capacity of avg. 500,000 m3/day of waste water and max capacity of 640,000 m3/day
Pipeline Program 2014
GUPCO / BP
Position: Act Project Manger
Project Size: estimated $170,000,000
Project Description:
Initiation phase of the pipeline program including 6 pipelines of 70 km length including L1 integrated schedule and budgetary cost estimate
South Caucasus Pipeline Extension (SCPx) - FEED & DD
CB&I
Position: MOPEX and Project Manager
Schedule/size: Jan. 2011 to May. 2015 / +260,000 hours
Project Description:
SCP Expansion Project (SCPX) intends to increase the sales gas volume by 16bcma by two new compressor stations will be required together with additional parallel looped 56” pipelines for 690 km from Azerbaijan to Turkey.
Hilal Destruction Work – 2010
GUPCO/BP
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Size: about $50,000,000
Project Description:
Secure Hilal damaged P/F by removing the jacket failed braces, risers and riser guard then grouting the jacket legs until perform the permanent repair or install new P/F.
GS-327 P/F Upgrade, GUPCO & BP – 2008
GUPCO/BP
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Size: about $12,000,000
Project Description:
Upgrade the offshore satellite P/F to accommodate the additional oil production out the new wells explored and increase the HPG injection capacity by Installing additional well conductor slots and install new HPG system and replace oil header and closed drain system.
Saqqara Gas Lift Project – 2009
GUPCO/BP
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Size: about $8,000,000
Project Description:
Increase the Saqqara P/F oil production with HPG injection by laying new pipeline with its risers and connecting spools and install TSP at both ends.
CGOS Pipelines Program - 2006, 2007
GUPCO/BP
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Size: about $250,000,000
Project Description:
Upgrade the Morgan Field with new set of pipelines to substitute the overages pipelines and increase the WI capacity and oil production by laying 5 new offshore pipelines of various sizes (12” – 20”) with its risers and subsea connecting spools and install TSP at 7 ends.
Infrastructure & Satellite Upgrade Programs – 2005, 2008, 2010
GUPCO/BP
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Description:
Mechanical maintenance and modifications for several offshore satellite P/Fs to maintain the integrity of risers piping and structure and improve the operation conditions by Piping modifications and repairs, valves replacement & maintenance, boat landing, riser guards & helidecks repair/replacement and structure repair & painting
Subsea Pipelines Repair Program”, GUPCO & BP.
Position: Project Team Leader
Project Size: about $12,000,000