Engineering, Construction and Operations of Development Projects

Khaled Youssef Mohamed

Al Sadd, Doha

Qatar +974-********) - Egypt +20-100*******)

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Qualification:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Banha University, 1986-1991

Membership:

Egyptian Engineers Syndicate since 1991

UPDA registered grade A engineer (MMUP)

Employment Experience:

CGC - Combined Group Contracting Company, Qatar (Contractor) 2 years (Nov 2015 - present)

Project Manager

Projects:

Construction of Doha Institute on 110,000 square meters; situated as a campus, including academic spaces, library, cultural center, student services, and residential spaces for professors, researchers, and fellows with a cost of QR885 million.

Provide direction and support to construction managers and project engineers to monitor and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

Ensure coordination of subdivisions; structural, architectural and MEP with the technical office team.

Ensure project quality objectives are attained coordinating with and supervising QA/QC staff.

Assist the DGM in devising and execution of actions plans to rectify schedule delays and potential cost overruns and to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.

Effectively utilize the resources needed to close out the project, mobilize and demobilize staff members to meet delivery requirements and monitor progress and performance.

Continuous follow up procurement processes to ensure adherence to developed schedule.

Responsible for managing safety and quality performance of the project.

AlTajamouat Investment Company for

Industrial Parks & Real Estate development, Egypt (Owner & Developer) 7 years (July 2008 - Oct 2015)

Projects: (Portfolio)

Development and Construction of 1.1 million square meters industrial park (in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt), owned by AlTajamouat; including 61 Factories ranges from 4,000 square meters to 200,000 square meters, dormitories, facilities, commercial areas, warehouses, and office spaces allied with general maintenance, housekeeping, security and operational waste removal services with total investment EGP1.8 billion.

Head of Engineering & Project Manager (Dec 2011 - Oct 2015)

Lead the Technical, Construction, and Development Departments teams during all development stages.

Advise in the formulation of company policies and objectives and assist in preparation of business plan for each stage covering sales, marketing, finance, pricing, phasing, payment terms and cash flow management.

Identify the project milestones and master development schedule integrated with the project cash flow.

Build and develop the organization structure for each project identifying positions and roles and maintain close working relationships with relevant project technical, financial and commercial staff.

Manage coordination, interface and interactions with all projects’ parties including contractors, consultants, suppliers, and staff and develop proposals to solve site problems and recovery plans.

Commercial management, deployment of resources, cost control and monitoring achievement of projects deliverables, compliance to contractual obligations and monitoring of risks and change control.

Monitor, control and review construction progress reports to ensure that the construction and the execution plans are in line with the stated milestones and report on the status to the MD on higher level summary.

Oversee contract administration for construction, land sale contracts, and services and utilities contracts.

Chair and hold regular all site meetings to review project status and solve clients’ problems.

Properly and timely handle all means of correspondence, detailed and concise reports and prepare the needed contractual/commercial letters to all stakeholders.

Supervise and coordinate with the in-house facilities management to ensure that all infrastructure, landscape, and buildings are meticulously commissioned and handed over.

Technical Manager (July 2008-Nov 2011)

Actively participate in the selection of design and supervision consultants and contractors.

Manage, supervise and review consultants’ services and design documents for infrastructure, buildings, master plan and landscape (Dar Al-Handasah, Parsons Brinckerhoff Sabbour and MZECH) ensuring works are designed to meet business criteria, standards and regulations and approving design packages.

Ensure coordination of utilities and buildings, interface between packages and integration of the overall design.

Sound financial management, budget forecast to completion, cash flow, control the implementation of the budget and track key accounts and cost stations.

Lead the tendering process; preparation of packages, pre-qualification, review, analysis, bid evaluation, comparison, endorse the bid analyses, recommendations, selection, and awarding and preparation of contract.

Prepare project schedule in coordination with planning team and monitor design and construction progress.

Review and approve interim payments and contract variations from contractors, suppliers and consultants.

Develop the technical practice, standards and zone regulations for the industrial park plots.

Manage submitted contractor RFIs for buildings and infrastructure works to ensure proper execution.

Evaluate the submitted claims, resolve through negotiation and amicable settlement and prepare the needed documents for proper analysis and disclaim (if rejected).

Control preparation of as built documents with its relative layouts regarding all trades.

Key Accomplishments with AlTajamouat:

Reduced cost of buildings and infrastructure by 15% through concept design verification, leading all value engineering initiatives without impacting quality and adjusting the total reasonable utilities’ quantities.

Increased profitability by coordinating project phasing, cash flow and marketing and sales strategies.

Ensured effective procurement management process and saved 15% on purchases of all main construction materials by pre-buying all essentials ahead of time and distribution according to the construction needs.

Met deadlines consistently and ensured on-schedule completion of the project on planned time, within approved budget without compromising in accordance with contractual obligations.

Manage negotiation sessions with the all contractors and suppliers which saved a fair percent of the project cost.

Played a pivotal role in winning deals with some key clients such as LG-Korea and Unicharm-Japan.

Investigated and resolved many potential problems, conflicts, and interferences between different stakeholders.

Strictly developed all revisions of the project master plan and utilities allocations saving planning consultant costs and prepared cost sheets for land development, utilities allocations for each plot and selling prices.

Protecting the Company’s interests with regard to Project delivery and potential claims situations.

Assisted in creation of annual business plan and contributed high-level decisions in support of the company's strategic planning, mission, visions, and goals.

Represented the company as the Project Executive Director in the BOD of AlTajamouat Investment Zone under GAFI and was responsible for implementation of the project main contract with IDA.

Independently, prepared and negotiated the successful claim to IDA to extend the project by 16 months.

Fostered and maintained good relations with clients supporting them efficiently in technical and regulations issues, earning praise from clients for my efforts.

Built and developed effective management relationship with local authorities, municipalities and public works agencies for the delivery of NOCs, approvals, permits and services.

Established the idea of investment in electricity and successfully put AlTajamouat in the list of the Egyptian Electricity distribution companies and FIT program to supply and sell solar energy in Egypt.

Cairo Cotton Center, Egypt (Owner) 2 years (July2006 - June 2008)

Project Manager

Manage projects from inception to completion including budget, design integration, time schedule, consultants, contractors, site construction, procurement, quality control, safety, cost control and government relations.

Projects: Engineering and Construction for:

Cairo Dyeing Center; a fabric dying factory on 10,000 square meters in 10th of Ramadan city.

Cairo Cotton center/Taypa manufacturer; a complex of 10 factories, area of 70,000 square meters in Obour city.

Key Accomplishments with Cairo Cotton Center:

Reduced the construction cost of Cairo Dyeing Center by 25% by using and coordinating small subcontractors.

Reduced the estimated cost of the Cairo Industrial Complex by more than 10% by modifying the general layout, final levels, utilities and rearrangement of production lines equipment coordinating with operations department.

Manage issuing a revised minster decree (246/2006) changing the industrial foot print area from 50% to 65%.

TICE – Talaat & Imam Consulting Engineers, Egypt (Consultant) 10 years (July 1996 - June 2006)

Project Manager (Feb 2002 - June 2006)

Acting as the as prime point of contact for all day to day Contract matters with the internal teams and client during project execution. Understand and develop client’s brief. Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client, internal teams, sub-consultants and contractors, managing procurement strategies and appointment of contractors. Responsible for following up on instructions & commitments associated with the project.

Key Projects: Construction Supervision and Management for:

The civil and finishing works of the residential high-rise building D5 (B+G+2M+28 floors), Othman towers, Maadi, Egypt (Client: Arab Contractors for investment company, Contractor: Arab Contractors Company).

Nubaria farm dairy and agricultural products, BEYTI Complex, 6800 acres on Cairo- Alexandria Desert Road, Egypt (Client: International Company for Agro-Industrial Projects, Contractor: GINZA).

Sadat City Water Treatment Plant (100,000 m3/day), Egypt; consists of pumping station (16 pumps), 16 clarifiers, a 100,000 m3 water reservoir (Client: New Urban Communities Authority, Contractor: Horse Engineering Works)

Resident Engineer (April 1997 - Jan 2002)

Key Projects: Construction Supervision and Management for:

Dreamland Resort (one of the largest real estate and urban development projects in the entire Middle East, in 6th of October city); complete infrastructure works for the 2,000 acres project.

Dreamland Golf Course; 18-hole golf course on 197 acres that is considered the center-piece of the resort.

Dreamland Amusement Park (Dream Park) on 150 acres including waste water treatment plant.

Dreamland Tennis Complex; 8 tennis courts; golf club houses, locker rooms, landscaping and swimming pools.

Dreamland Golf residential areas (villas and apartments’ buildings and blocks) on 6.8 million square meters.

Free highway from Defra to Kafr Al Zaiat with 28 km length, for Ministry of Transport, Gharbia Governorate.

Design Engineer (July 1996 - March 1997)

Key Accomplishments with TICE:

Successfully managed projects closeout process by compiling final documents including punch list, material inspection documentation, quality control reports, warranties, and evaluating contractor’s performance.

Was selected as project manager for the Tennis Complex rush project where the Dreamland Egypt Classic (First Women's Tennis Association tournament event ever held in the ME at April 1999) was successfully held in time.

Trained Dreamland staff for operation and maintenance of infrastructure and utilities.

My achievements were one of the reasons that made Dreamland hire TICE for another 5 projects in the city.

Created excel sheets for evaluation of construction progress for Dreamland residential area.

Produced Dream Park design drawings completely by AutoCAD to be a pioneer in CAD projects in Egypt.

ASG - AL Sharif Group Holding, Saudi Arabia (Contractor) 2 years (Jan1994 - May1996)

Site Engineer

Construction of the Civil works of Al Jawf Power Plant Extension - gas turbines 6 & 7, Saudi Arabia

Construction of the reinforced concrete piles and capping for the transmission towers of the 380KV Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Key Accomplishments with ASG:

Awarded an experience certificate from ABB (Saudi Sadelmi- SST) the main contractor of Al Jawf Power Plant Extension, for execution and administration the works with high quality and in a smooth manner.

Created a new construction technique for accurate piles excavation, steel reinforcement, and concrete pouring.

Al Bina Al Arabi for Contracting, Saudi Arabia (Contractor) 19 months (April1992 - Nov 1993)

Site Engineer

Construction of the civil and finishing works of two buildings with 14-floors for Sheikh Mustafa Idris the adviser at the Royal Court - Al Shamiyah, Makkah.

Construction of civil works of Blue Beach and Diving Club on the Red Sea for Albilad Hotel, Obhor, Jeddah.

Training and Courses:

FIDIC Contracts Management, Arabic Center for Arbitration- Cairo- 2009

HI-FOG Days (Water Mist Fire Protection), Sharm El Sheikh- 2014

PMP Exam Preparation course 2017

Skills:

Computer skills:

AutoCAD

Microsoft office

Language:

English: Very good.

Arabic: Excellent (Mother tongue).

Personal Information:

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Egyptian

I have a valid Qatari residence and driving license

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