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Walid Mohamed Fahmy Saad

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Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Senior Construction Project ManagerFull Time

    Hill International, Inc (North Africa) US-PMC

    Mar 2020 - Present -5 yrs, 3 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:JW Marriott Mena House Palace Renovation - Giza, Egypt Project Description: Renovation of Mena House Palace Hotel (JW Marriott) which is uniquely facing the pyramids of Giza, that consists of an outdoor area and 10 Floor levels for the Palace (16 Suites, 65 King-rooms). Responsibilities/ Tasks: Overseeing and directing construction activities from conception to completion. Reviewing the project in-depth from all aspects, Architectural, ID, Civil & MEP works, to schedule deliverables and estimate costs. Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations. Till the soft opening to the operator.
  • Senior Project ManagerFull Time

    THE CONSTELLATION HOTELS HOLDING EUROPE

    Mar 2015 - Feb 2020 -4 yrs, 11 months

    Qatar , Doha

    • Job Details:The Constellation Hotels Holding Limited S.C.A - Luxembourg HQ, Qatar based) "OWNER OF 21 Five Stars Hotels Worldwide" subsidiary of: "LUXURY LIVING QATAR" www.luxury-living.me  Directed projects with budgets up to $85 M, working with federal and private sector clients along with vendors, consultants, contractors and technical specialists.  Contributed to planning, scheduling of assignments, design, and cost engineering.  Completed design reviews & constructability assessments, with project cost estimate.  Provided technical oversight to designers and technical support staff.  Executed project scope of work with use of various abilities such as, preparation of conceptual drawings, life/safety plans & contract drawings along with specifications and safety requirements for construction of new buildings and/or modification to existing facilities in case of refurbishment/renovation.  Provided supervision of various contractors including but not limited to, mechanical equipment, high/low voltage electrical systems, fire protection facility equipment and civil.  Performed bid evaluations, responded to RFI's, reviewed shop drawings for approval to general contractors & their subcontractors.
  • Senior Construction ManagerFull Time

    HILL INTERNATIONAL US PMC

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 -2 yrs, 10 months

    Saudi Arabia , Jeddah

    • Job Details:Hill International Inc, KSA Office, HILL INTERNATIONAL - Philadelphia, PA Hill International Inc (KSA Office) - Philadelphia, PA • Project Management Consultancy: Project: JABAL OMAR Development Project – Holy Mecca, KSA. www.Hillintl.com/www.jabalomar.com.sa Value: 42 Billion SAR  Created, analyzed and implemented project definitions, schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and objectives for multiple programs and new construction projects.  Developed project timeline and execution strategies to effectively match client expectations and deadlines while still maintaining a profitable gross margin of over 30% between actual cost and final invoicing.  Onsite duties included site staffing, oversight of install and dismantle, as well as ensuring compliance with trades-show regulations.  Garnered extensive knowledge in areas of general construction, metal fabrications, electrical knowledge, theatrical & commercial lighting, paint systems and special finishes.
  • Senior Operations ManagerFull Time

    DAMAC Hotels & Resorts

    Feb 2010 - Feb 2013 -3 yrs

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details: Qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to execution.  Facilitated processing of RFI's, submitting and samples among the general contractor, the owner and the owner's consultants.  Educated general contractor personnel on the quality standards throughout the construction process.  Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties.  Led and mentored two assistant managers and two supervisors to assist in daily operations of facilities and to oversee operations.
  • Education

    • BA in Architecture

      Boston University, THE BAC Boston Architectural College MA US

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001 - 3 yr

    • BA in INTERIOR DESIGN

      Helwan University

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1998 - 5 yr

    • High School - IGCSE

      ENGLISH SCHOOL HELIOPOLIS

      Jan 1993 

    Achievements

     Proven Success in Project Management, Negotiation & Market Expansion, when generated $148 M in new revenue first year with, fitting out prestigious 5-star Hyatt Regency Churchill London Hotel when achieved over 30% shorter turnaround time.  Exceeded current company turnover growth by 11% first year and 18% next year by adding new high margin alternative products, with new qualified Sub-Contractors.  Advanced Knowledge of Budget Management & Scheduling, as coordinated 5 Hotels projects at once, completing each between at least 10-15% under budget & supervising building process of custom guestrooms when keeping the costs under strict control.  Created new departmental procedures manual for HVAC infrastructure preventive maintained inspection program. Increased project billing by average of $250K while maintaining customer satisfaction. Developed & enhanced budgets and revenue streams to hit yearly projections increase revenue 28% by refining workflow processes.

    Skills

    • Agile
    • AutoCAD
    • Autodesk Revit
    • 3D MAX
    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft Project
    • Primavera
    • Hand-Sketching
    • PRINCE 2 & Project Server
    • Sharepoint

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • German

      Intermediate

    Training & Certifications

    • LEED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM

      LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE·2014
    • PLANNING & SCHEDULING PROFESSIONAL

      AACE INTERNATIONAL·2013
    • PRINCE2

      AACE·2012
    • CERTIFIED COST CONTROL

      AACE INTERNATIONAL·2011
    • PMI

      PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE·2008
    • PMP

      AUC·2006
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