
Farid Emile
Head of MEP business unit at Otak
Sheraton, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Head of MEP business unitFull Time
Otak
Sep 2015 - Present -9 yrs, 10 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Executive Management level are translated into tactical business plans with mechanisms for key measurements in place to monitor progress. Retain, manage and coach a team of operations employees at the company. Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards for sites while driving a strong culture of operational discipline. Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability. Meet the annual expected availability and profitability of the assets. Works with other managers on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation programs. Support the Financial Manager in reporting on monthly P&L and profitability through operational efficiencies and revenue enhancements that will result from market conditions. Re-balance resources between different areas e.g., reallocating budgets, but within overall approved resources for the year. Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets items to the CEO for approval. Develop, review and implement procedures that drive operational efficiencies and maintain a high safety standard and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company standards and policies, particularly its EH&S policies. Coordinate with regulators from governmental and non-governmental agencies and community stakeholders regarding compliance. Support the project execution team on new project construction. This includes tasks such as identifying the strategic parts required for the new projects and arrange for their procurement; Manage smooth transition from project construction to operational fulfilment to ensure highest level of performance. In conjunction with the concerned managers ensure that major incident, business continuity and emergency planning arrangements as they relate to operational services are robust Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction. Drive service development, modernization and innovation across the divisions, promoting a culture of continuous improvement Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.) Provide the necessary technical and contractual support to the business development staff to formulate scope of services and manpower analysis required for the proposals Assists the Business Development during contracts negotiations, as well as in the preparation of the contract documents and analyzing contractual obligations. Fosters and maintains good relations with present and potential customers, professional organizations, and other individuals that may influence the business activities of the OTAK.
Senior Project ManagerFull Time
- Job Details: Project Planning and Scheduling: Plans, monitors, and controls project activities, proactively to maximize cash flow. Understands critical path scheduling and assures a minimum but sufficient project float. Actively strives to optimize overall resource planning and utilization considering resources within the local organization. Assures a valid Project Safety plan is in place. Considers close out activities and influences for an early close out. Customer Satisfaction Management in Projects: Assures SIEMENS commitments to Customer are met, in accordance with contract. Assures and seeks to improve Customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent Customer interaction, e.g., Communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.) and Customer meetings, kick off, review, etc. Works proactively to set Customer expectation to assure a smooth project including acceptance of project deliveries and timely payment even under challenging circumstances. Understands and use Full Cost Calculation/Model and different revenue recognition methods. Controls project cost and cash flow. Influences project expenditures to maximize cash flow. Understands SIEMENS’s standard terms and conditions and the impact upon the contract of differing and/or additionally accepted terms and conditions. Understands project specific accepted terms and conditions and their application to project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance, and risk factors. Utilizes contract terms and conditions to maximize cash-flow, margin and to limit liabilities, e.g., through insurance. Forthrightly presents an account of project status/issues in project reviews. Reports status/ progress to customer and other stake holders with appropriate detail for desired understanding, e.g., to assure payment, set expectation, etc. Raises potential project issues to relevant stake holders. Effectively reports project progress or other situations either verbally or in writing to assure desired understanding. Is on top of scope including the possible overall impact of what may seem to be minor changes Negotiates change orders and additional sales with the concerned managers. Actively pursues desired changes to obtain additional sales, increase margin and to lower risk exposure. Understands risks as well as what may be causing a change in risk exposure and actions to avoid/mitigate. Identifies and mitigates risks associated with important aspects such as Health and Safety. Proactively pursues decided upon mitigation efforts for identified risks. Identifies and act upon new risks and opportunities as they occur. Assures avoidance/mitigation of liquidated damages and other penalties/claims. Work actively with several suppliers to obtain overall best possible purchase, in cooperation with the supply management function. Coordinates/directs project transportation and logistics. Reviews status of critical suppliers’ progress and include in overall schedule. Initiates 3rd party inspections as required. Ensures the proper application of SIEMENS’s supplier qualification process
Project ManagerFull Time
Drake & Scull International
Oct 2008 - Sep 2010 -1 yr, 11 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives Ensure the correct services are delivered to customers in a timely manner Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Project ManagerFull Time
ABB
Jul 2004 - Jul 2008 -4 yrs
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Assists in developing and monitoring project performance against strategies and plans and takes action as necessary to ensure achievement of goals and objectives Attends pre-construction meetings with clients, contractors and consultants as necessary Assists Clients in preparation of User Requirements, ensuring clarity of goals and client Expectations Mobilizes and manages relevant project resources and related issues in accordance with the project plan Monitors activities and takes necessary action to ensure milestones are achieved Supervises, monitors and evaluates the performance of Contractors/Consultants on project sites Ensures that all Health and Safety issues which have been highlighted and/or officially reported are addressed within the stipulated timeframes Ensures that Project Managers/Clerk of Works effectively assesses, signs off and approves Payment Certificates from Contractors and /or Consultants engaged by the Corporation Communicates cost variations to seniors in a timely fashion and makes recommendations to contain cost overruns Assists in maintaining effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 1990
Achievements
Delivered and Managed Successfully Projects Grean Aggregation Upgrade Strip Mall Westtown Clubhouse Sodic Eastown Polygon Mansoura 1 Admin Bldg. Mansoura 2 Clubhouse ELGALALA Compound Infrastructure Network Grean Aggregation HVAC Asyut Oil Refining Co. Terminal 1 – Cairo Airport – FF Polygon Uptown Cairo Al Rahma International Hospital San Stefano complex Alex. Project BMW Assembly Plant. El Oruba Tunnel. Central Bank of Egypt. Ministers Cabinet. DOK Auto glass Plant. Green Beach Village. Daewoo Motors Factory & work shop. Middle East News Agency. Sofitel HRG (Touristic Complex) Sofitel Luxor (Touristic Complex) Al Fayoum Drinking Water Plant
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Project Management Professional
- Construction Engineering
- Technical Office Engineering
- Site Management
- Procurement Management
- Tendering
- Project Cost Control
- Cost Estimation
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
IPMA
IPMA·2011Site Management
ABB Belgium·2007Maintenance & Maximo
ABB Denmark·2007Project Management
ABB Academy, Switzerland·2000PMP
AUC·1999