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ahmed adel, Senior Cost Control and Claims Engineer

ahmed adel

Senior Cost Control and Claims Engineer·SHIBH AL JAZIRA CONTRACTING COMPANY (SAJCO)

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 5 months

Senior Cost Control and Claims Engineer

October 2023 - Present

SHIBH AL JAZIRA CONTRACTING COMPANY (SAJCO)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2023 - Present

- Develop and manage project budgets, establish cost breakdown structures, and coding frameworks.
- Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with the budget and project plan.
- Prepare revenue projections, cost forecasts, and cash flow reports to ensure financial stability.
- Review and approve subcontractor agreements, payments, and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with the main contract.
- Identify and manage project scope changes, updating budgets and negotiating with subcontractors.
- Use EVM techniques to assess project performance and address variances.
- Assess and mitigate financial risks related to project costs.
- Prepare cost reports and financial summaries for senior management and stakeholders.
- Monitor inventory, labor costs, equipment, and materials to minimize wastage and optimize resources.
- Conduct cost audits and implement cost-saving strategies with up to 10% improvement in budget adherence.
- Provided financial input during project planning and scheduling processes to ensure budget alignment with execution milestones and resource allocation.
- Led risk evaluation sessions beyond financial scope, identifying execution, procurement, and contractual risks that could affect overall project success.
- Ensured adherence to client-specific cost control protocols and contractual compliance through internal audits, budget reviews, and documentation controls.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Senior Cost Control and Claims Engineer

October 2023 - Present

SHIBH AL JAZIRA CONTRACTING COMPANY (SAJCO),

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2023 - Present

• Develop and manage project budgets, establish cost breakdown structures, and coding
frameworks.
• Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with the budget and project plan.
• Prepare revenue projections, cost forecasts, and cash flow reports to ensure financial
stability.
• Review and approve subcontractor agreements, payments, and purchase orders, ensuring
compliance with the main contract.
• Identify and manage project scope changes, updating budgets and negotiating with
subcontractors.
• Use EVM techniques to assess project performance and address variances.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks related to project costs.
• Prepare cost reports and financial summaries for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory, labor costs, equipment, and materials to minimize wastage and
optimize resources.
• Conduct cost audits and implement cost-saving strategies with up to 10% improvement in
budget adherence.
• Provided financial input during project planning and scheduling processes to ensure
budget alignment with execution milestones and resource allocation.
• Led risk evaluation sessions beyond financial scope, identifying execution, procurement,
and contractual risks that could affect overall project success.
• Ensured adherence to client-specific cost control protocols and contractual compliance
through internal audits, budget reviews, and documentation controls.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Senior Cost Control Engineer

January 2020 - October 2023

Orascom Construction PLC, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

January 2020 - October 2023

- Managed cost control activities for Olympic City Project in Egypt with a total budget of 3.8B EGP.
- Prepared and delivered detailed monthly cost reports, incorporating actuals for materials, labor, equipment, and overheads.
- Generated committed cost reports ensuring accurate invoice tracking and alignment with Oracle ERP records.
- Developed and maintained project KPI dashboards to monitor performance and identify potential cost risks.
- Reviewed and approved move orders from inventory and ensured appropriate cost code allocation.
- Analyzed material purchase orders and validated their alignment with original budget allocations.
- Coordinated closely with HR, accounting, procurement, and site teams to ensure accurate expenditure recording and cost traceability.
- Evaluated scope changes, variation orders, and execution plan revisions to forecast budget impact and realign project forecasts.
- Monitored actual costs versus planned budgets for labor, equipment, and subcontractors and initiated corrective actions.
- Produced monthly cost plan status reports and updated budgets to reflect changes due to approved variations or adjustments.
- Reviewed equipment and manpower requests to ensure alignment with project schedules and productivity benchmarks.
- Contributed to new project tenders by providing historical cost data and budget breakdowns from previous mega projects.
- Supported the preparation of claims and assisted commercial teams in identifying cost recovery opportunities.
- Maintained accurate records and backups for cost audits and senior management review.
- Collaborated with planning engineers to adjust schedules based on cost performance trends, enabling timely corrective actions and maintaining cost-schedule integration.
- Ensured cost estimation compliance for new work offers by aligning financial submissions with PMC (Shesa Consulting) and Engineering Authority guidelines.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Cost Control Engineer

January 2020 - October 2023

Orascom Construction PLC,

Cairo, Egypt

January 2020 - October 2023

• Managed cost control activities for Olympic City Project in Egypt with a total budget of
3.8B EGP.
• Prepared and delivered detailed monthly cost reports, incorporating actuals for materials,
labor, equipment, and overheads.
• Generated committed cost reports ensuring accurate invoice tracking and alignment with
Oracle ERP records.
• Developed and maintained project KPI dashboards to monitor performance and identify
potential cost risks.
• Reviewed and approved move orders from inventory and ensured appropriate cost code
allocation.
• Analyzed material purchase orders and validated their alignment with original budget
allocations.
• Coordinated closely with HR, accounting, procurement, and site teams to ensure accurate
expenditure recording and cost traceability.
• Evaluated scope changes, variation orders, and execution plan revisions to forecast budget
impact and realign project forecasts.
• Monitored actual costs versus planned budgets for labor, equipment, and subcontractors
and initiated corrective actions.
• Produced monthly cost plan status reports and updated budgets to reflect changes due to
approved variations or adjustments.
• Reviewed equipment and manpower requests to ensure alignment with project schedules
and productivity benchmarks.
• Contributed to new project tenders by providing historical cost data and budget
breakdowns from previous mega projects.
• Supported the preparation of claims and assisted commercial teams in identifying cost
recovery opportunities.
• Maintained accurate records and backups for cost audits and senior management review.
• Collaborated with planning engineers to adjust schedules based on cost performance
trends, enabling timely corrective actions and maintaining cost-schedule integration.
• Ensured cost estimation compliance for new work offers by aligning financial submissions
with PMC (Shesa Consulting) and Engineering Authority guidelines.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Tendering Engineer

June 2019 - March 2020

UTILCO FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING

Cairo, Egypt

June 2019 - March 2020

- Prepared and reviewed tender documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
- Developed competitive bid strategies and pricing models based on market analysis and project specifications.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to compile technical and commercial proposals.
- Conducted risk analysis and cost-benefit evaluations for each tender to enhance success probability.
- Ensured timely submission of bids and responded to client clarifications and post-submission follow-up.
- Maintained a structured archive of all submitted tenders and revisions for internal reference and audits.
- Trained junior engineers on tender preparation processes and estimation techniques.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Tendering Engineer

January 2019 - January 2020

UTILCO FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING,

Cairo, Egypt

January 2019 - January 2020

• Prepared and reviewed tender documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with client
requirements.
• Developed competitive bid strategies and pricing models based on market analysis and
project specifications.
• Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to compile technical and
commercial proposals.
• Conducted risk analysis and cost-benefit evaluations for each tender to enhance success
probability.
• Ensured timely submission of bids and responded to client clarifications and post
submission follow-up.
• Maintained a structured archive of all submitted tenders and revisions for internal
reference and audits.
• Trained junior engineers on tender preparation processes and estimation techniques.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Technical Office Engineer

July 2015 - June 2019

UTILCO FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING

Cairo, Egypt

July 2015 - June 2019

- Handled shop drawing reviews, material submittals, and technical documentation for the ERC Refinery Project (Budget: $3.7B).
- Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and site execution teams to resolve design discrepancies and construction queries.
- Ensured all submissions met contractual standards and specifications required by PMC (Worley Parsons).
- Monitored subcontractor compliance, issued NCRs for violations, and followed up on corrective actions.
- Participated in preparing project budget estimates and regularly reviewed costs versus actuals with cost control team.
- Scheduled and attended coordination meetings with stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Technical Office Engineer

January 2016 - January 2019

UTILCO FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING

Cairo, Egypt

January 2016 - January 2019

• Handled shop drawing reviews, material submittals, and technical documentation for the
ERC Refinery Project (Budget: $3.7B).
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and site execution teams to resolve design
discrepancies and construction queries.
• Ensured all submissions met contractual standards and specifications required by PMC
(Worley Parsons).
• Monitored subcontractor compliance, issued NCRs for violations, and followed up on
corrective actions.
• Participated in preparing project budget estimates and regularly reviewed costs versus
actuals with cost control team.
• Scheduled and attended coordination meetings with stakeholders to track progress and
resolve issues.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Site Engineer

January 2015 - January 2016

UTILCO FOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING

Cairo, Egypt

January 2015 - January 2016

• Supervised civil works for siphon execution and Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) alignment
under Ministry of Water Resources project.
• Ensured concrete pouring, steel fixing, and excavation activities adhered to design and
safety standards.
• Prepared daily progress reports and liaised with batching plant and survey team to
maintain project timeline.
• Inspected formwork, rebar, and embedded items to ensure compliance with approved
drawings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

The American University In Cairo

May 2015

May 2015

Diploma, Project Management

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

CCP Certified Cost Professional (60 PDUs)
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Egyptian Russian University

January 2015

January 2015

Bachelor's degree, Construction Engineering

Egypt

GPA (point): 3.33 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.33 out of 4

Construction Department Graduation Projects: • Management • Design
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Skills

Tender Process
Expert
Tender Process
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Budgetting
Expert
Budgetting
Expert
Cost Estimation
Expert
Cost Estimation
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
COST ESTIMATION
Expert
COST ESTIMATION
Expert
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CLAIMS PROCESSING
Intermediate
CLAIMS PROCESSING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
POWER BI
Intermediate
POWER BI
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Expert
MICROSOFT PROJECT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
COST ACCOUNTING
Expert
COST ACCOUNTING
Expert
PROJECT ESTIMATION
Expert
PROJECT ESTIMATION
Expert
LOAD TENDERING
Expert
LOAD TENDERING
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Power BI Course.
Lifecycle Contracting (Calibers).
Business Writing, Communication, Contracts
Law & Contracts in Construction Industry Advanced
Claims and Variation Orders in Contracts (FIDIC)
Certified Cost Professional, Bids and Contract, Claims Preparation
Licensed Civil Engineer
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
Bids and Contract Course (PRMG 80)
Preparation for Claims (CAPM 20)
Certified Cost Professional (PRMG 290)