Sara Elbebawy

Independent ConsultantFreelance / Project

• Job Details:• Provided strategic consulting support through GLG’s expert network platform, delivering high-impact insights to global clients across real estate, investment, and development sectors. • Conducted in-depth analysis of year-over-year (YoY) historical absorption rates for major real estate developments across the Middle East, enabling data-driven decision-making and supporting optimized development planning. • Analyzed cumulative land sales and trends in land development on a YoY basis, equipping clients with market intelligence to forecast demand, assess risk, and align land asset strategies accordingly. • Benchmarked regional land absorption rates and market activity, offering tailored recommendations on optimal project launch timing and pricing strategies to maximize profitability. • Leveraged deep knowledge of Middle Eastern real estate markets and macroeconomic indicators to guide clients in crafting long-term growth strategies and gaining competitive advantage. • Acted as a key knowledge partner for clients in strategic planning, market entry, and investment evaluation within the region’s dynamic real estate landscape.

Independent ConsultantFreelance / Project

• Job Details:• Consulted on a strategic project for a client exploring sun control film applications in the MENA region. Delivered a tailored market research brief and strategy roadmap based on the following agenda: • Identified and categorized different types of sun control films and mapped the competitive landscape across the MENA region. • Outlined the approval and regulatory process for introducing sun control films into real estate development projects. • Analyzed the sales process and entry strategies for targeting large-scale real estate projects in the region. • Segmented the customer base for sun control films, identifying key verticals including commercial, residential, and institutional buyers.

Project ManagerFull Time

• Job Details:• Managed diverse project teams of up to 40 professionals, ensuring collaboration and timely achievement of complex project milestones. • Built and maintained strong relationships with hundreds of key stakeholders, leading to more effective communication channels that clarified project goals and timelines; enhanced collaboration resulted in a 27% reduction in misalignment issues. • Implemented centralized reporting systems to track projects, milestones, resources, and performance, enabling informed decision-making and timely issue resolution. • Provided regular project performance updates on progress, key risks, and mitigation strategies. • Managed the full project lifecycle for fit-out works across commercial and mixed-use developments—ranging from small-scale moves to high-value capital projects—ensuring delivery within defined time, cost, and quality benchmarks. • Developed detailed Project Execution Plans and client briefs, translating business requirements into clear project scopes. Coordinated seamlessly with IT, MEP, Facilities Management, and Security to align all trades with overall project goals. • Led the design management process, reviewing design deliverables to ensure compliance with client specifications, budget constraints, and functional requirements. • Oversaw local authority approvals, permitting, and contract compliance, ensuring all work met regulatory and contractual standards. • Maintained detailed project schedules and documentation trackers, enabling transparent reporting and efficient progress monitoring across all project phases. • Administered complex contract packages including procurement, tender preparation, bid evaluations, and negotiations with suppliers and consultants. • Delivered fit-out projects within strict frameworks for risk, sustainability, and health and safety, with a strong focus on stakeholder satisfaction and operational readiness. • Improved project close-out procedures, resulting in faster submission of documentation and reduction in material reconciliation time, which led to increased client satisfaction and repeat business.