Contracts and Commercial Manager
Resume:
MOHAMED ABDELWAHAB IBRAHIM
Riyadh, K.S.A
Telephone: +966-**-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A motivated and technically competent Architect. An excellent communicator and team player who has demonstrated the ability to achieve results on own initiative, remaining calm and focused when working under pressure. Worked in the field of construction management for more than 12 years achieving a record of success in overseeing contracts of multimillion construction, landscape, health and commercial projects for government and private sector clients. Experience includes managing crews of up to 150 in construction projects. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on time, on budget and high-quality project completions.
FURTHER SKILLS, MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATES
Associate at The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(CIArb), ID# 35326.
CIArb Fellowship under certification.
FIDIC Modules
PMP Certified, PMP ID # 1963651
PMI’s Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)- Under certification
Primavera Certificated from ORACEL 2009 & 2016
M.S project Certificated from RITI 2010
Construction site management (AR-103) 2007: Certificated from Faculty of Engineering – Cairo University
Plumbing for engineering Certificated from American University in Cairo 2006
Autodesk AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Package.
Member of Saudi Council of Engineers since 2012
Member of Egyptian Engineers Syndicate since 2002.
Languages:
Arabic- Mother Tongue
English- spoken and written
French- spoken and written
CAREER SUMMARY
4/2017 – Present COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTS MANAGER
ElSeif Engineering Contracting, K.S.A
Company Portfolio: ElSeif Engineering Contracting is a leading construction company in the Middle East. El Seif Engineering Contracting is a member of the El Seif Group, a major Saudi group of companies with diverse business in the Kingdom and the Middle East. Since the Group’s establishment in 1951, we have always committed ourselves to deliver the highest quality and achieve total client satisfaction through world-class professional standards and efficiency. This commitment has helped the Group companies evolve into leaders in their respective business fields for more than 60 years.
Role:
Bidding and Tendering preparation, processing and evaluation.
Contribute to the review of prepared Main Contract/ Subcontract proposals
Support the Operations in the Planning and budgeting on newly awarded projects
Ensure continuous updating of project quantities based on construction developments, including VOs, completion of detailed design, etc., and pass on the updated quantities to all concerned (primarily Operations, Procurement, and Cost Control).
Prepare correspondence to clients regarding progress certificates/ invoices/ VOs
Assist in negotiations of VOs and financial claims submitted by subcontractors
Ensure timely assistance of Operations in the substantiation and documentation of VOs and claims
Assist in preparing correspondence to clients regarding financial claims
Review and controls invoices and associated correspondence submitted by subcontractors
Formalize deductions/retentions to subcontractors account
Ensure that all items in the checklist for Subcontractor’s Final Payment have been fulfilled
Negotiate settlements with subcontractors for compensation that is not claimable under main contract
Provide support in the Vendor VO issuance process, and updates the log to indicate closure of the subcontractor RFV.
Ensure applications for payments are received in a timely manner
Prepare periodic commercial reports.
Initiate and follow up preventive and corrective actions in coordination with other departments such as the cost control department and financial department.
Work closely with operations, Planning and Cost Control to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Ensure maximum support to Operations and Quantity Surveyors on project sites for the timely preparation of invoices
Analyze and Review the Cost Control and Financial Reports to ensure that the Company’s financial KPIs are met
Identify and track KPIs for the commercial Unit, and devise plans and initiatives for improvement
Prepare, monitor, update and communicate the Risk register relating to contractual issues
Attend the Financial and Executive Meetings.
Project:
The South Border Housing Project (SBH) comprises Design and Building of Housing Units for Border Guards, which includes Apartment Buildings, Villas & Ancillary Building units that include Masjids, Primary & Secondary Schools, Administration, Clinics, Warehouses, Vehicle Service Stations, STP, RO Stations, Guard Houses.
Budgets: 5 Billion Saudi Riyals
10/2016 – 07/2017 ARBITRATION EXPERT
Arbitration Expert Panel - K.S.A
Arbitration Case: DAR AL-QIBLA PROJECT. Saudi Bin Ladin Group (represented by Hill International) versus Munshaat Company for Projects and Contracting (represented by EC Harris International).
Role :
Attend Arbitration Hearings.
Prepare a technical report for the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration with time and cost recommendations.
1/2016 – 3/2017 CONTRACTS MANAGER
AZMEEL Contracting & Construction Corporation, RIYADH - K.S.A
Company Portfolio: AZMEEL Contracting & Construction Corporation highly skilled manpower resource of more than 300 professional engineers in various disciplines, strong technical workforce with Inter-departmental coordination has yielded series of successful projects, where AZMEEL has set new standards while handling assignments for renowned clients. Such client include SABIC aliates, Royal Commission, Saudi Telecom, SCECO, H.R.H. King of Bahrain, King Fahad Causeway Authority, Dammam and Eastern Province Cement Company, Dammam as well as private clients and investors by executing gigantic projects.
Role:
Develop documents for tenders and contracts.
Negotiate contracts terms and clauses with Clients, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and all the concerned parties.
Daily Management of all Contractual related correspondences and commercial issues.
Monitor the progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to the contract requirements.
Ensure Contractual Compliance at all times.
Prepare Invoices for the Project along with all requested documents including quantities and survey reports.
Identify, estimate, agree and process any contract variations.
Prepare, monitor and update the Risk register relating to contractual issues.
Communicate Contractual Risks to Project Managers and Higher Management.
Documenting significant events, maintaining appropriate records.
Identify potential claims and track all relevant documents for future use in preparing of claims relevant to the Main Contract and to Sub Contracts.
Supply information to resolve disputes in a timely manner
Lead and manage a team of planners, quantity surveyors and cost engineers.
Prepare claims, assessing their related time and cost in accordance with the project contract.
Study and evaluate the Subcontractors claims and any Employer claims.
Responsible for coordinating with Legal Department to create Processes, forms, templates and to obtain all required advice.
Dealing with Client’s Legal departments to finalize procedures and reach agreements and/or resolve conflict.
Provide assistance and advice to higher management and project managers with regard to contractual matters.
Projects include:
Project: Jazan Economic City – Jazan, KSA
Client: ARAMCO
Project: Home Ownership Lot Development - Phase 2B at Al-Hassa
Client: ARAMCO
Project: SABIC Mutrafiah INFRA Projects - JUBAIL, KSA
Client: SABIC
Project: ITCC Compound (Information, Technology and Communication Compound) -Riyadh.KSA
Client: The Public Pension Agency
Project: Ma'aden Mutrafiah Housing Project –Riyadh, KSA
Client: Ma'aden Saudi Arabian Mining Company
Project: Construction of Apartment Buildings (Phase 1) for Royal Commission - JUBAIL and YANBU, KSA
Client: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
4/2012 – 1/2016 PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTS MANAGER
AlSudasiya Cont.Co.Ltd, RIYADH - K.S.A
Company Portfolio: Al-Sudasiya was founded in 2006 and has been delivering Projects in the construction industry to the best standards, achieving given scopes within the budgeted cost and time The company has been serving sectors such as health, transportation, judicial entities, education, real estate, entertainment and various government entities that serve more than millions of people every day.
Role in the company:
Carry out Duties of Contract Manager, Commercial and Cost Manager, Controls manager and Construction Manager for Project falling under my management.
Meet with clients to understand what their requirements are
Formulate plans and estimates, including budgets and timescales
Develop documents for tenders and contracts
Negotiate contracts terms and clauses with the concerned parties.
Build and Lead teams, resolve conflict, motivate and develop subordinates.
Utilize all related company management systems with comprehensive knowledge and understanding to best serve the project
Control and monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Prioritize and plan effectively and making decisions on high profile projects.
Plan, organize, monitor and if necessary take corrective action on projects.
Authorize payments consistent with the contract terms.
Exercising remedies, as appropriate, where a subcontractor’s performance is deficient.
Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
Responsible for coordinating with Legal Department to create Processes, forms & templates.
Dealing with Client’s Legal departments to finalize procedures and reach agreements and/or resolve conflict.
Preparation of Proposals requests and Pre-qualifications (RFPs & RFQs)
Preparations of Bids, Response to Bidders inquiries and conducting commercial evaluations of Subcontractors.
Mediation: Leading a team to prepare all documents for mediation sessions and meetings.
Arbitration: Leading a team to collect and prepare documents and analyze them to support the contractor’s claim for Arbitration.
Role relating to all projects within the company:
Prepare Project budget for materials and manpower & maintaining accurate billing records.
Prepare Project Initiation documentation, obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
Monitor the progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to the contract requirements.
Analyze any construction project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
Ensure Contractual Compliance at all times.
Supply information to resolve disputes in a timely manner
Documenting significant events, maintaining appropriate records.
Daily management of up to 150 project staff and multiple sub-contractors. Directing and supervising workers.
Ensure that all quality control, environmental and health and safety requirements are met.
Provide independent professional advice and guidance to senior manager and third parties.
Planning site activities in detail, setting targets and accurately forecasting completion dates. Track activities against the detailed project plans.
Review and recommend approval of Baseline Program.
Accurately estimate material, construction and labor costs as well as project timescales.
Prepare Invoices for the Project along with all requested documents including quantities and survey reports.
Responsible for ensuring the best value is obtained for the project including supplier base, use of internal and external resources.
Write detailed and summarized project progress reports.
Identify, estimate, agree and process any contract variations. Update project plans to include agreed changes.
Monitor actual expenditure figures against project budgets to produce accurate financial reports.
Organize and facilitate Project Steering / Operating Committees meetings
Projects include:
Civil
Project(s): 1 -Kowaiyia province, municipality Building-RIYADH.KSA –
2- Kowaiyia Mall Building-RIYADH.KSA
3- Civilizational center Kowaiyia Building-RIYADH.KSA
4- Passports building Kowaiyia
Client: Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs – Kowaiyia Municipality-RIYADH.KSA
Infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, Roads)
Project: Water supply Network for housing project in Kowaiyia
Client: National water company (NWC) -RIYADH.KSA
Project: Civil works for Electrical power stations for the Riyadh area
Client: Saudi Electricity Company (SECo)
Project: Road works and concrete barriers for Riyadh- Mecca Road Project
Client: Saudi Transport Ministry
5/2011 – 3/2012 PROJECTS COORDINATOR &TECHNICAL OFFICE
MANAGER AT MADINATY PROJECT
Madinaty Project, Cairo - Egypt
Project Brief: A fully integrated community fulfilling all residents' needs in a tranquil modern lifestyle. Madinaty's community hosts a variety of services and amenities including healthcare facilities, national and international education, a banks district, a shopping mall, a sports & social club. Madinaty's master plan was the result of a collaborative effort between three top U.S. design firms: HHCP, SWA, and Sasaki. Madinaty is a city built on 8 thousand feddans, designed to provide a modern life for 600,000 inhabitants in 120,000 housing units, acting as a modern extension to New Cairo.
Role:
Review all contracts, documents, shop drawings, work time schedule.
Follow up programs execution, monthly payment, preparing monthly reports to the owner in accordance with the contract requirements.
Process contract modifications originated in the field including preparing cost estimations and issuing variation orders.
Review and check shop drawings, Technical submittals & Time schedule.
Follow up the progress of site activities compared to the time schedule, cash flow.
Study and Prepare contractor claims, assessing their related time and cost in accordance with the project contract.
Carry out quantity surveying works for the project.
Preparing documents and analyze them to support the contractor’s claim for Arbitration.
Direct dealing with Legal Department to create Processes, forms & templates.
Direct dealing with Client’s Legal departments to finalize procedures and reach agreements and/or resolve conflict.
Preparation of Proposals requests and Pre-qualifications (RFPs & RFQs)
Preparations of Bids, Response to Bidders inquiries and conducting commercial evaluations of Contractors and Subcontractors.
Project data:
oB7 Residential resort (mosques, Clubs, markets, outdoor spaces (landscape and parks), infrastructure and the luxurious Kempinski Hotel)
o410 Residential Building, 11900 Housing units
oBuilding Area: 1800000m2
oBudgets: 1800 Million Egyptian pounds
6/2002 – 4/2011 SITE ENGINEER/CONTRACTS MANAGER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Wady El Nil Contracting & Real-estate Investments Co ., Cairo - Egypt
Company Portfolio: Wady EL Nile was incepted in 1989 and has been a significant company in the fabric of Egyptian society. The company has been serving sectors such as health, transportation, judicial entities, education, real estate, entertainment and various government entities that serve more than 80 million people every day. Today WN has grown to a full-time staff of over 1,650 employees and is ranked as one of the largest ten contracting companies in Egypt. Recently WN has significantly expanded by offering project management services to strategic projects, such as the new Cairo expo city designed by Zaha Hadid. In the most recent years Wady El Nile continued to grow in revenue defying the global challenges of the financial crisis. The annual revenue in 2007 was 523 million Egyptian pounds, the following year 1.14 billion Egyptian pounds and doubling to 2.75 billion Egyptian pounds in 2009.
Role:
Oversee the construction of highly sensitive projects from inception to planning to completion.
Participate in preparing Project related contract documents.
Coordinate design and planning to ensure design standards are met and maintained.
Conduct and perform site surveys during various stages of the construction project.
Analyze vendor and suppliers’ proposals selecting those that best serve the project.
Review construction technical documentation for accuracy, feasibility, quality and conformance to industry standards.
Prepare and Manage the Subcontracts, Monitoring the subcontractors regularly for project development updates
Communicate the contractual requirements to site staff, review work on clients’ behalf and issue reports to clients.
Prepare Invoices for the Project along with all requested documents including quantities and survey reports.
Identify, estimate, agree and process any contract variations.
Supervise and guide other staff throughout the construction process.
Arrange work force as per requirement of project and dispatched schedule to worksite.
Ensure all construction processes are carried out as per safety and quality guidelines.
Part of a team responsible for preparing all documents for mediation sessions and meetings.
Part of the team responsible for collecting, preparing documents, and analyzing them to support the contractor’s claim for Arbitration.
Projects include:
oProject: OASIS-CAIRO AIRPORT: Movie Theatres, Restaurants, Ice Rink and Malls
Client: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Cairo - Egypt
oProject: Omar Makram Mosque – Tahrir SQ (Rebuild)
Client: Egyptian Endowments Ministry, Cairo - Egypt
oProject: Administrative building for EAST GAS Company – Naser City, (Rebuild)
Client: EAST GAS Company, Cairo - Egypt
oProject: Prime Minister Club – Al-Maadi
Client: Egyptian Prime Ministry, Cairo – Egypt
oProject: Lawyers Club – Al-Maadi
Client: Egyptians Lawyers Syndicate, Cairo - Egypt
oProject: Judges Club – Al-Agozah
Client: Egypt’s Judges Club, Cairo – Egypt
oProject: Rebuilding of Al-Agozah Hospital
Client: Ministry of Health and Population, Giza – Egypt
oProject: CIB Branch
Client: Commercial International Bank (CIB), Taba – Egypt
oProject: CIB Brach
Client: Commercial International Bank (CIB), Maadi – Egypt
oProject: Vodafone Branch
Client: Vodafone Company, Maadi – Egypt
oProject: Midan Vodaphon (Landscape)
Client: Vodafone Company, Maadi – Egypt
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 25th December 1980
Nationality: Egyptian
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
2002: BSc. in Architectural Engineering, Egypt
Cairo University- Faculty of engineering
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Include Reading and travelling.
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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