Project Management

LOBNA ELMESTECKAWI

859-***-**** acun6m@r.postjobfree.com Arlington, VA

PROFILE

Civil Engineering ~ Procurement and Contracts Management ~ Cost Estimation ~ Project Planning and Control

Dynamic, goals-focused Senior Project Engineer with proven track record overseeing large-scale construction projects. Outstanding communicator with sophisticated interpersonal skills, effectively bridging the gap between commercial and technical teams, and between client and multinational contractors. Possess a Doctorate Degree in Construction Engineering and Management. Additionally proficient in:

Procurement and Contracts Management

Surveying and Designing Water Projects

Project Planning and Scheduling

Project Monitoring and Control

Disputes Management

Cost Estimation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MRPE, Inc. – USA May / 2015 – December / 2015

Civil Engineer

Performed various civil engineering tasks, including surveying, designing, planning and monitoring of water projects

Led the preparation and issuance of proposals for various public projects

Determined projects’ specifications by studying and analyzing the projects’ designs and drawings

Performed design changes and amendments required by client efficiently and in timely manner

Key Client

City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities (DOU)

Reviewed plans and drawings submitted by clients for residential and commercial projects

Issued production permits for projects/plans complying with the City Codes and Regulations

BECHTEL / PGESCO (Power Generation and Electricity Services Company) 2007 – 2013

Senior Procurement Engineer

Managed complex contracts of electric power plants projects utilizing an in-depth knowledge of Project Management. Always met deadlines and targeted goals on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

Supervised the preparation and issuance of contract documents for various electric power plants components, and led the administration of multiple awarded contracts

Led the determination of project specifications by studying and analyzing project design and drawings, project schedule, client requirements, performance standards, and cost estimates

Led the formation of bidding documents incorporating the procedures of various financing agencies such as the European Investment Bank (EIB), World Bank, Arab Fund (AF), and African Development Bank (ADB)

Managed the evaluation of received bids with high accuracy, fairness, and confidentiality

Chaired pre-award meetings and negotiations with successful bidders

Achieved agreements that would best benefit the project, and satisfy all contracting parties

Maintained and controlled project schedule and plan by monitoring project progress, resolving problems, and reviewing design, specifications, and schedule changes

Coordinated work efficiently between the project’s technical and commercial teams, and managed the resolution of any upcoming claims or disputes among project participants

Provided strategic direction and contract management consultation to international contractors and national clients on site

Prepared and reviewed change orders

Maintained the change order log and "As-built" contract documents

Monitored contractors’ performance for conformance with contractual terms and specifications

Handled various commercial issues such as reviewing contractors’ progress reports, approving subcontracts, processing contractors’ invoices, and opening letters of credit

Initiated follow-up actions with contractors and in-house functional groups to ensure performance in accordance to contract terms and conditions

Led the preparation of periodic status reports and contract amendments

Managed contractual variations and resolved claims and disputes efficiently and in timely manner

Assured contractors’ fulfillment of all contractual obligations prior to issuing TOAC (Taking Over and Acceptance Certificates) and Final Certificates

Key Projects

Nubaria I / II & III Power Stations – Egypt

Supervised a 3X750 Megawatt Combined Cycle Power Plant from the post award stage until close-out.

Closed out all contracts under the projects with Zero disputes being filed.

Initiated amicable resolution of all internal disputes that arose among project participants and team members throughout the projects lifecycle

Led weekly progress meetings with the owner and various contractors to monitor and coordinate work on site, avoiding delays, cost overruns, and potential disputes

Incorporated, with high precision, all changes and variations that took place under all contracts in closure amendments

Banha Power Station – Egypt

Led the preparation and issuance of bidding documents for major and critical parts/works within the power station

Initiated and managed the modification of several contractual clauses and payment terms which facilitated monitoring and controlling contractors’ performance

Led negotiations with successful bidders and in timely manner reached agreements that would achieve all the required project goals

ARAB CONSULTING ENGINEERS / PMO (Project Management Organization) 2006 – 2007

Planning and Claims Engineer – City Stars Project

Conducted Master and Detailed Primavera Schedules

Analyzed claims submitted by contractors and performed the necessary investigations to study the relevant claims history

Took over the preparation of the Claims Analysis Reports indicating the client’s “Final Decision”

EDUCATION

Doctorate Degree in Construction Engineering and Management, Cairo University, Egypt, 2015

Thesis Topic: Procurement Route Selection in Electric Power Plants Projects

Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management, Cairo University, Egypt, 2008

Thesis Topic: Managing Construction Disputes

Bachelors in Construction Engineering, American University, Cairo, Egypt, 2004

PUBLISHINGS

“Analyzing Procurement Route Selection for Electric Power Plants Projects using SMART”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Published in July 2015

“Dispute Resolution Aided Tool for Construction Projects in Egypt”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Published in March 2011

“Construction Disputes in Egypt: Causes and Methodologies for Resolution”, 12th International Colloquium on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Published in December 2007

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Excellent Command of MS Office, Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD, and SAP2000

Experience in building Expert Systems and Neural Networks

Good knowledge of ERP Systems, BIM and LEAD technologies

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