
Islam Medhat Fahmy Saleh
Commercial Department Manager
Heliopolis, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Commercial Department ManagerFull Time
Engineering Consultants Group (ECG)
Mar 2020 - Present -5 yrs, 4 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:* Estimation & QS o Ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit and actively seek to improve processes and procedures. o Review projects budgets & cost estimates through all project phases; concept, schematic & detailed design. o Take responsibility to manage assigned staff members as well as mentorship of staff as needed. o Monitor and evaluate performance of department staff. o Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, through meetings & negotiations. o Build and maintain good client relationships and assist in developing new business opportunities. * Loan Management o Review and approve Project Investment Cost by analyzing all information received regarding to construction, consultancy and contingency costs, and confirm that it is within market norms. o Review, verify, and endorse the expected timeline for the completion of the Project and confirm that the Completion Dates are achievable. o Submit quarterly progress reports on the Project's development to ensure that the Project progress is according to the planned time line & budget. o Advise the Initial mandated Lead Arrangers with any potential cost overrun. o Verify and approve all disbursed amounts paid directly by the Borrower related to the Project. o Review all contracts, contract amendment, contract attachments and agreements up to date to minimize any risks of completion of the project with the help of Contracts Department. o Review the forecast of New Quarter budget. * Procurement o Manage the procurement cycle as part of commercial process. o Review PRs / POs before issuing to clients. o Insure the best technical/financial offers are obtained through negotiations with vendors and subcontractors. o Provide guidance to the client regarding contract preparation, vendor evaluation and negotiation.
Deputy Estimation ManagerFull Time
Engineering Consultants Group (ECG)
Jul 2018 - Feb 2020 -1 yr, 7 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:o Serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating and manage a team of senior estimators. o Lead the preparation of the Basis of Estimates to reflect the requirements of the project. o Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design from conceptual through schematic & detailed design for industrial, residential & commercial projects. o Advising on procurement strategy and packaging. o Assisting in estimating the cost of variations and the valuation of claims.
Senior Budgeting & Cost Control EngineerFull Time
SODIC
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 -2 yrs, 6 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Participate in project initiation / preparation of initial budgets. Monitor and control value engineering workshops to update projects budgets. Issue detailed budget sheet and obtain PM signature for it to be used as a budget control sheet. Managing pre and post contract commercial aspects including, without limitation, cost estimating, monthly accounts, review of cost and budget forecasts, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and final account settlement. Managing claims and disputes in compliance with contractual terms and timescales. Advising project managers on procurement strategy for projects to meet time, quality and cost requirements of the project plan and liaise with other departments to ensure packages are well identified before tenders. Prepare and review monthly Cost report with the cost engineer for monitoring projects. Assisting the Finance Department with project planning efforts, budgets, Long Term Planning and monthly reporting cycles to ensure monthly/quarterly/yearly budgets are in line with project forecasts. Review payment certificates in full conformity of stipulated contracts. Review the Contractor’s approved Works program and associated cash flow and advice the PM of any adjustments necessary to the Project cash flow. Advise the PM on any issues which may impact on targeted cost outcomes and recommend remedial actions to the PM as appropriate. Analyzing cost variances, reviewing cost performance data and monitoring actual cost against budget to recommend corrective action and cost recovery strategies & Update the Project cost estimate Prepare final account after assuring the contractual obligations have been met. Issuing monthly Bank Loan reports and verify figures with the bank's consultant. Assist in preparing the company cash flow for the upcoming years by estimating all the upcoming projects budgets in accordance with projects schedule.
Senior Tendering & Proposal EngineerFull Time
GAMA
Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 -4 yrs, 5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Preparing the main tender information report including the most important clauses in the contract conditions, scope of work, major B.O.Q quantities, and other main information for the top management. Cost forecasting and budget proposals. Detailed estimation for direct cost components (Materials, Labors, Equipment, Consumables and Subcontractors). Estimation of In-direct cost elements (Staff Costs, General-use labors/equipment, General Expenses, Site Facilities, Risks, Bonds, Insurances, Financing Charges, etc.). Coordinate the closing out process - in conjunction with the technical team - in order to ensure that all technical parameters have been met. Managing all tender ingoing and outgoing correspondences with owner, consultant and partner(s). Task assignment to the work team and verification of work quality and performance in timely manner. Leading tender procurement activities starting from preparation of RFQs till final comparative statements including select/short listed vendors to bid; analysis bids received along with technical evaluation Build relationships, liaise with internal customers and external suppliers & vendors and manage daily correspondence for quantities, costs and specifications. Carry out adjustments to the tender based on the discussions in the meeting and complete tender documentation for submission by the due date. Meet with the Client team to carry out value engineering exercises if necessary liaising with the relevant internal departments and suppliers and/or sub-contractors as appropriate. Forecasting of project cash flow (cash-in versus cash-out). Estimation of project risks/opportunities, probability of occurrence, mitigation measures and their related cost impacts. Proposition of construction method statements and execution plans. Identification of equipment and manpower utilization histograms. Reporting, presenting and reviewing tender estimate with top management. Participate in all contract negotiation processes along with the Finance, legal and commercial departments till the contract signing. Prepares or supervises the preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. Accumulate projects historical data to be used in both bids and schedule. Supporting running projects from time to time by cost estimation/analyzing of variation orders and potential claims.
Education
BSc in Civil Engineering
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 - 5 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Manarat SchoolJan 2000
Skills
- Project Estimation
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Commercial Management
- Contracts
- Cost Control
- Internet
- Photography
- Commercial Contracts
- Microsoft Office
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Languages
English
Fluent
Training & Certifications
ACIArb
Chartered Institute of Arbitrator·2018The Contract and Rules of Responsibility & Evidence
CRCICA·2017Contractual & Legal Aspects in Construction Professional Diploma (CLAC)
AUC·2017Market Research and Management of Technology & Development
AUC·2016Finance for Non-Finance Manager
AUC·2016PMP
PMI·2016CICCM
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute·2015Certified Cost Professional "CCP"
AUC·2011Masters Preparation Year
Ain Shams University·2009ICDL
2008Project Management "PRMG"
AUC·2008Construction Project Management Diploma
Ain Shams University·2008TOEFL
2006