Ahmed Reda Mansour, Head of Engineering

Ahmed Reda Mansour

Head of Engineering

Asass

Location
Egypt - Cairo - Giza
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
18 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 3 Months

Head of Engineering at Asass
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since December 2021

Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies & tools at the enterprise level. Managed and expedited complex projects worth 5 bilion LE.
Researched design trends, technologies, and processes and directed the work of the design team. Provided cost-effective technical solutions resulting in an overall save of 8 million LE.(Value Engineering) Produced designs that met regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using CSI, Autodesk, & office
products.
Chaired Engineering team meetings and issued action items.
Provided technical support to the bid process by providing preliminary design parameters that achieved the
award of state of art projects.
Interfaced effectively with consultant design teams members to resolve coordination issues and discuss ideas. Prepared design reports documents and details to implement design concepts.
Created professional presentations using MS PowerPoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction. Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without
compromising the quality of the design.
Consulted with clients to determine architectural preferences to meet overall design goals.
• Drafted and finalized various contractual letters backed up with relevant technical documents which support and favored company positions in various disputes.
• Attended progress meetings with client representatives to agree on project requirements and report progress.
•Chaired internal Engineering workshops among all disciplines (MEP, Arch …etc.) to coordinate & advise about the best resolutions for several interface issues.
Projects:
1. Paragon 1 & 2 administrative buildings (New administrative capital).
2. Armonia XI Residential building (New administrative capital).)

Design Manager at ACE Moharram-Bakhoum
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2020 to December 2021

Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications, budget, & timeframe.
 Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies & tools at the enterprise level.
 Managed and expedited complex projects worth 85 million LE.
 Researched design trends, technologies, and processes and directed the work of the design team.
 Provided cost-effective technical solutions resulting in an overall save of 1.5 million LE.
 Produced designs that met regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using CSI, Autodesk, & office products.
 Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
 Provided technical support to the bid process by providing preliminary design parameters that achieved the award of
state of art projects.
 Interfaced effectively with design team members to resolve coordination issues and discuss ideas.
 Prepared design reports documents and details to implement design concepts.
 Created professional presentations using MS PowerPoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
 Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising
the quality of the design.
 Consulted with clients to determine architectural preferences to meet overall design goals.
 Drafted and finalized various contractual letters backed up with relevant technical documents which support and favored company positions in various disputes.
Attended progress meetings with client representatives to agree on project requirements and report progress. Chaired internal design workshops among all disciplines (MEP, Arch ...etc.) to coordinate & advise about the best
resolutions for several interface issues.
Projects:
1. SwanLake residence (New Cairo).
2. Haptown Parkview.

Structural head at Meydan Sobha constructions LLC FZ
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2018 to May 2020

 Conducted technical inspections of various defected buildings and finalized a conclusive technical report that illustrates the root cause and possible resolutions to eradicate the defects.
 Conducted technical evaluations for various structural subcontractors’ quotations & checked if they are meeting required project specs and finally, concluded the best from a technical point of view.
 Drafted and finalized various contractual letters backed up with relevant technical documents which support and favored company positions in various disputes.
 Forecasted yearly required manpower for the structural department to estimate the required budget for the financial year.
 Streamlining all structurally related technical office activities including design review, shop drawings production/ interdepartmental coordination, identifying any deficiencies/contradictions within structural statical systems, and sending RFIs as necessary to propose alternate efficient ones.
 Validated structural design from a constructability point of view, did necessary detailing studies for combined &
 Complicated cases to determine optimum solutions that would reduce construction time.
 Attended progress meetings with consultant and client representatives to agree on project requirements and report
progress.
 Attended design workshops, either structurally oriented only or multi-discipline-oriented (MEP, Arch ...etc.) to
coordinate & advise about best builder's work locations within structural skeleton that do not affect structural integrity.
 Managed all structurally related subcontractors (Steel, pre-cast concrete...etc.), & reviewed their shop
 Drawings to ensure the implementation of project requirements within the project time frame.
 Provided Technical support for the construction team, and troubleshot all of their challenges & difficulties.
 Analyzed & designed various types of residential and service buildings to help in the best estimation of required cost.
 Did required Bi-yearly evaluation for structural staff under in-house regulations & guidelines.
 Provided technical guidance for less experienced structural engineers, motivated them, & boosted their performance. Projects:
1. Meydan one mall (M1M) (Dubai-UAE)
2. Meydan office tower (Dubai-UAE)

Structural Manager at Joannou & Paraskevaides LL
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2017 to August 2018

Website: http://www.jandp-group.com (Doha-Qatar)
Responsibilities:
* Conducted technical inspections of various defected buildings and finalized a conclusive technical report that
illustrates the root cause and possible resolutions to eradicate the defects.
* Drafted and finalized various contractual letters backed up with relevant technical documents which support and
favored company positions in various disputes.
* Forecasted yearly required manpower for the structural department to estimate the required budget for the financial
year.
* Streamlining all structurally related technical office activities including design review, shop drawings production/
interdepartmental coordination, and identifying any deficiencies/contradictions within structural statical systems, and
sending RFIs as necessary to propose alternate efficient ones.
* Validated structural design from a constructability point of view, did necessary detailing studies for combined &
* Complicated cases to determine optimum solutions that would reduce construction time.
* Attended progress meetings with consultant and client representatives to agree on project requirements and report
progress.
* Attended design workshops, either structurally oriented only or multi-discipline-oriented (MEP, Arch …etc.) to
coordinate & advise about best builder's work locations within structural skeleton that do not affect structural integrity.
* Handled all structurally related subcontractors (Steel, pre-cast concrete…etc.), & reviewed their shop
* Drawings to ensure the implementation of project requirements within the project time frame.
* Provided Technical support for the construction team, and troubleshot all of their challenges & difficulties.
* Did required Bi-yearly evaluation for structural staff under in-house regulations & guidelines.
* Provided technical guidance for less experienced structural engineers, motivated them, & boosted their performance.
Projects:
1. Qatar Foundation Stadium (QFS) for FIFA world cup 2022 (Doha-Qatar)

Senior Structural Engineer at EL-SEIF ENGINEERING CONTRACTING CO
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2013 to January 2017

Web site: http://www.el-seif.com.sa/
Responsibilities:
* Reviewed Structural Design drawings & calculations to Ensure a safe and economical design is achieved & meets
international or local code requirements.
* Identified deficiencies/contradictions within structural design statical systems & conducted successful coordination
with the lead designer to overcome such deficiencies with economical & efficient alternate systems.
* Daily basis coordination with the lead designer to clarify his queries & provide solutions for design challenges, also,
agree on best technics & approaches to be adopted for the structural design.
* Validated structural design from a constructability point of view, did necessary detailing studies for combined &
Complicated cases to determine optimum solutions that would reduce construction time.
* Attended progress meetings with consultant and client representatives to agree on project requirements and report
progress.
* Attended design workshops, either structurally oriented only or multi-discipline-oriented (MEP, Arch …etc.) to
coordinate & advise about best builder's work locations within structural skeleton that do not affect structural integrity.
* Managed a team of (2 Engineers + 8 draftsmen) for the structural shop drawings production (concrete dimensions &
reinforcement along with BBS) & ensured that the highest possible level of details is achieved to facilitate the
construction process & minimize construction time.
* Ensured that Structural shop drawings are fully coordinated with all other disciplines (Civil, Arch, MEP…etc.) by
identifying all intersections, clashes & penetrations & finding the optimum solution for each.
* Reviewed, signed, & stamped all Structural Shop drawings & ensuring that all produced details are reflecting design
intent & adhering to Project specifications.
* Handled all structurally related subcontractors (Steel, pre-cast concrete…etc.), & reviewed their shop
Drawings to ensure the implementation of project requirements within the project time frame.
* Identified & flagged all embedded items (anchors, steel connections, hooks...etc.) within the Concrete skeleton
before execution on-site & Ensured they are fully detailed within structural shop drawings.
* ProvidedTechnical support for the construction team, and troubleshot all of their challenges & difficulties.
Projects:
1. King Abdullah sports city (KASC) (Jeddah-KSA) (2.5 billion SAR)
 Main stadium (JAWHARA stadium)
 Athletic stadium.
 Sports hall.
2. Ministry of Interior Head Quarter (MOIHQ) (Jeddah-KSA) (1.3 billion SAR)
 Minister`s building.
 Main gate.
 Secondary gate.
 Helipad.
 Boundary walls.

Senior Structural engineer at SAUDI BIN LADEN GROUP (SBG)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • July 2010 to April 2013

Website: http://www.sbgpbad.ae
Responsibilities:
* Reviewed Structural Design drawings & calculations to Ensure a safe and economical design is achieved & meets
international or local code requirements.
* Identified deficiencies/contradictions within structural design statical systems & conducted successful coordination
with the lead designer to overcome such deficiencies with economical & efficient alternate systems.
* Daily basis coordination with the lead designer to clarify his queries & provide solutions for design challenges, also,
agree on best technics & approaches to be adopted for the structural design.
* Validated structural design from a constructability point of view, did necessary detailing studies for combined &
Complicated cases to determine optimum solutions that would reduce construction time.
* Attended progress meetings with consultant and client representatives to agree on project requirements and report
progress.
* Attended design workshops, either structurally oriented only or multi-discipline-oriented (MEP, Arch …etc.) to
coordinate & advise about best builder's work locations within structural skeleton that do not affect structural integrity.
* Managed a team of (2 Engineers + 8 draftsmen) for the structural shop drawings production (concrete dimensions &
reinforcement along with BBS) & ensured that the highest possible level of details is achieved to facilitate the
construction process & minimize construction time.
* Ensured that Structural shop drawings are fully coordinated with all other disciplines (Civil, Arch, MEP…etc.) by
identifying all intersections, clashes & penetrations & finding the optimum solution for each.
* Reviewed, signed, & stamped all Structural Shop drawings & ensuring that all produced details are reflecting design
intent & adhering to Project specifications.
* Handled all structurally related subcontractors (Steel, pre-cast concrete…etc.), & reviewed their shop
Drawings to ensure the implementation of project requirements within the project time frame.
* Identified & flagged all embedded items (anchors, steel connections, hooks...etc.) within the Concrete skeleton
before execution on-site & Ensured they are fully detailed within structural shop drawings.

Structural Design engineer at ARABTECH JARDANEH (AJ)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2007 to July 2010

Applied sound knowledge of the latest international codes to Determine the locations & preliminary dimensions of all vertical & horizontal concrete members (i.e. columns, beams, Shear walls ...etc.) that best fit within Arch design plans & can effectively support a predefined structural statical system.
 Applied sound knowledge of the latest international codes to select the lateral stability system, its preliminary dimensions, & its vertical members’ layout that best fit within Architectural plans & minimize the torsional effect on the structural skeleton.
 Utilized AutoCAD software for Drafting a 3D model of a structural skeleton or a 2D model of floor plates that can be imported into the analysis software.
 Calculated all load types acting on a building (gravity, wind, seismic, Temperature, dead, live...etc.), & assigned them to their respective structural members in the analysis model & according to the latest international codes.
 Utilized Etabs software for building a 3D analysis model for the concrete skeleton. Also, did all necessary definitions (materials, Sections, load cases, load combination...etc.) & assignments (materials, end releases, sections modifiers, diaphragms ...etc.).
 Analyzed & designed all structural vertical members (columns, shear walls, cores...etc.) Using Etabs software & according to the latest international codes.
 Utilized Safe analysis software for importing all structural horizontal members (slabs, beams... etc.) from Etabs. Did all necessary definitions (materials, sections, load cases, load combinations.... etc.). & assignments (sections, materials, sections modifiers...etc.).
 Analyzed & designed all structural horizontal members (slabs, beams...etc.) Using Safe software & according to the latest international codes.
 Effectively Coordinated with other architects & engineers throughout project lifecycles (planning, concept, Preliminary, DD, IFC), reviewed their drawings & Identified all intersections, Clashes & penetrations to ensure that adequate provisions in the structural skeleton are provided without affecting the structural integrity.
 Determined the best suitable foundation type based on geotechnical report Parameters (bearing capacity, water table, soil layers, settlement...etc.) & based on Etabs resulting joints reactions at foundation Level.
 Analyzed & designed a wide range of foundation types (isolated footings, combined footings, Raft foundation...etc.). Using different types of analysis software (Prokon, Sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Analyzed & designed a wide range of miscellaneous concrete members (retaining walls, water tanks...etc.) adopting different types of analysis software (Prokon, sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Carried out all Necessary design checks (punching shear, crack width, deflection...etc.) adopting different types of analysis software (Prokon, sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Managed 2 cad operators to finalize a full set of structural design drawings (plans, sections, enlarged details & schedules) for both concrete dimensions & reinforcement drawings, interfered as necessary to do significant complicated details.
 Maintained continuous quality control on all produced drawings & ensured their compliance with Pace quality standards (error-free, properly dimensioned, x-referenced...etc.)
 Carried out all necessary plots from the analysis model & design spreadsheets to arrange & finalize a complete set of structural calculations.
 Protected the confidentiality of all designs within the structural department at all-time.
 Provided technical guidance & on-the-job training to draftsmen & less experienced Structural Engineers. Projects:
1- Offsite facilities (Dead Sea- JORDAN) 2- Lifestyle hotel & resort (Dead Sea- JORDAN) 3- Shams El Riyadh (Riyadh - KSA)
4- Silaa hospital (Abu Dabi - UAE)
5- JW Marriott 6- Ayla fort hotel
7- El Saraya resort
(El Aqaba- JORDAN) (Dead Sea- JORDAN) (Dead Sea- JORDAN)

Structural Design engineer at EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES Engineering Authority
  • Egypt
  • April 2006 to June 2007

Determined the locations & preliminary dimensions of all vertical & horizontal concrete members (i.e. columns,
beams, Shear walls …etc.) that best fit within Arch design plans & can effectively support a predefined structural
statical system.
* Utilized AutoCAD software for Drafting a 3D model of a structural skeleton or a 2D model of floor plates that can be
imported into the analysis software.
* Calculated all load types acting on a building (gravity, wind, seismic, Temperature, dead, live...etc.), & assigned
them to their respective structural members in the analysis model & according to the latest international codes.
* Utilized SAP software for building a 3D analysis model for the concrete skeleton. Also, did all necessary definitions
(materials, Sections, load cases, load combination...etc.) & assignments (materials, end releases, sections
modifiers, diaphragms …etc.).
* Analyzed all straining actions (moment, shear, torsion…etc.) resulting from the analysis model for different types of
Concrete members (columns, beams, slab…etc.) & checked if any section adjustments are needed.
* Designing all horizontal & vertical concrete members (slabs, beams, columns…etc.) according to project-defined
code.
* Effectively Coordinated with other architects & engineers throughout project lifecycles (planning, concept,
Preliminary, DD, IFC), reviewed their drawings & Identified all intersections, Clashes & penetrations to ensure that
adequate provisions in the structural skeleton are provided without affecting the structural integrity.
* Determined the best suitable foundation type based on geotechnical report Parameters (bearing capacity, water
table, soil layers, settlement…etc.) & based on Etabs resulting joints reactions at foundation Level.
* Analyzed & designed a wide range of foundation types (isolated footings, combined footings, Raft foundation…etc.).
Using different types of analysis software (Prokon, Sap… etc.) and design spreadsheets.
* Analyzed & designed a wide range of miscellaneous concrete members (retaining walls, water tanks…etc.)
adopting different types of analysis software (Prokon, sap… etc.) and design spreadsheets.
* Carried out all Necessary design checks (punching shear, crack width, deflection…etc.) adopting different types of
analysis software (Prokon, sap… etc.) and design spreadsheets.
* Drafted & finalized a full set of structural design drawings (concrete dimensions & reinforcement) that includes
plans, sections, enlarged details, schedules.
* Maintained continuous quality control on all produced drawings & ensured their compliance with Pace quality
standards (error-free, properly dimensioned, x-referenced…etc.)
* Carried out all necessary plots from the analysis model & design spreadsheets to arrange & finalize a complete set
of structural calculations.
* Protected the confidentiality of all designs within the structural department at all-time.
* Provided technical guidance & on-the-job training to draftsmen & less experienced Structural Engineers.
Projects:
1- Command building in faculty of reservist officers (EGY) 7- Saraya El Rykab building (EGY)
2- Rowing club (EGY) 8- Food Hall (500 person capacity) (EGY)
3- Masonry & retaining wall for aviation School (EGY) 9- El Karnak inspection building (EGY)
4- Sphinx mall (EGY) 10- Local counsel for Luxor city (EGY)
5- Arab organization for Industrialization Store (EGY) 11- Four private villas (EGY)
6- Steel floor extension in Borg El Arab Stadium (EGY

Structural Design engineer at ALFA CONSULT
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2005 to March 2006

beams, Shear walls ...etc.) that best fit within Arch design plans & can effectively support a predefined structural statical system.
 Utilized AutoCAD software for Drafting a 3D model of a structural skeleton or a 2D model of floor plates that can be imported into the analysis software.
 Calculated all load types acting on a building (gravity, wind, seismic, Temperature, dead, live...etc.), & assigned them to their respective structural members in the analysis model & according to the latest international codes.
(materials, Sections, load cases, load combination...etc.) & assignments (materials, end releases, sections modifiers, diaphragms ...etc.).
 Analyzed all straining actions (moment, shear, torsion...etc.) resulting from the analysis model for different types of Concrete members (columns, beams, slab...etc.) & checked if any section adjustments are needed.
 Designing all horizontal & vertical concrete members (slabs, beams, columns...etc.) according to project-defined code.
 Effectively Coordinated with other architects & engineers throughout project lifecycles (planning, concept, Preliminary, DD, IFC), reviewed their drawings & Identified all intersections, Clashes & penetrations to ensure that adequate provisions in the structural skeleton are provided without affecting the structural integrity.
 Determined the best suitable foundation type based on geotechnical report Parameters (bearing capacity, water table, soil layers, settlement...etc.) & based on Etabs resulting joints reactions at foundation Level.
 Analyzed & designed a wide range of foundation types (isolated footings, combined footings, Raft foundation...etc.). Using different types of analysis software (Prokon, Sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Analyzed & designed a wide range of miscellaneous concrete members (retaining walls, water tanks...etc.) adopting different types of analysis software (Prokon, sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Carried out all Necessary design checks (punching shear, crack width, deflection...etc.) adopting different types of analysis software (Prokon, sap... etc.) and design spreadsheets.
 Drafted & finalized a full set of structural design drawings (concrete dimensions & reinforcement) that includes plans, sections, enlarged details, schedules.
 Maintained continuous quality control on all produced drawings & ensured their compliance with Pace quality standards (error-free, properly dimensioned, x-referenced...etc.)
 Carried out all necessary plots from the analysis model & design spreadsheets to arrange & finalize a complete set of structural calculations.
 Protected the confidentiality of all designs within the structural department at all-time.
 Provided technical guidance & on-the-job training to draftsmen & less experienced Structural Engineers. Projects:
1- Aal Atrees factory
2- The clubhouse
3- El Ashgar town stadium
4- Dow factory
5- Faculty of Engineering Cairo University, Sheikh Zayad Extension. (EGY)
(EGY) (EGY) (EGY)
(EGY) (EGY) (EGY)
6- Administration building
7- Aerospace civilian Academy 8- Four private villas.
(EGY)
9- Nbq Road (Sharm El-sheikh, EGY)
Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Cairo University
  • May 2019

- Accumulative Grade: Good Graduation project grade: Distinction - Graduation project: Design of three reinforced concrete units 1- Multipurpose hall. 2- High-rise building (33 floors) 3- Water structure (Olympic swimming pool). Licensure - Licensed FE/EIT (Fundamental engineer) from NCEES* (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying). Sponsored by the American University in Cairo (

Specialties & Skills

Structural Equation Modeling
Structural Analysis
Civil Engineering
Engineering Drawings

Memberships

American society of civil engineers
  • Associated member
  • March 2012
Structural Engineering Institute
  • Member
  • March 2012
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Member
  • May 2005
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Member
  • March 2010
UAE society of engineers
  • Member
  • January 2018