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AHMED GHAMRY ELSARRAG, Contracts and Commercial Director

AHMED GHAMRY ELSARRAG

Contracts and Commercial Director ·Binzafrah Contracting Ltd., Riyadh, KSA

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 10 months

Contracts and Commercial Director

January 2024 - Present

Binzafrah Contracting Ltd., Riyadh, KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - Present

• Risk Management: Review tender documents, prepare risk registers, and provide strategies and financial insights to mitigate risks and manage budgets effectively.
• Joint Venture (JV) Recommendations: Advise on the need for a JV, evaluate potential partners, and draft MoU and agreements defining objectives, roles, and commitments for successful collaboration.
• Effective Management: Ensure the effective management of commercial activities, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Contract Administration: Administer contracts by ensuring compliance, managing correspondence, and monitoring performance to meet requirements and timelines.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts proactively through negotiation, coordinate with stakeholders on commercial issues, and finalize financial settlements efficiently.
• Risk Assessment: Continuously assess and manage risks from contract changes to minimize their impact on the projects budget, timeline, and success.
• Project Monitoring and Control: Provide senior management with detailed commercial reports and advice on the projects financial status, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Claims and Variations: Manage claims and variations, ensuring proper documentation and assessing their impact on the project budget and timeline with recommendations for adjustments.
• Subcontract Review: Support the procurement department in reviewing subcontracts to ensure alignment with the main contract’s objectives, timelines, and requirements, fostering successful project delivery.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all works are executed in full compliance with technical, contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.

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

Contracts Manager

April 2017 - January 2024

Saudi Constructioneers Ltd, Riyadh, KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 2017 - January 2024

I was responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual and commercial matters for the Riyadh Bus Stops Projects (Phases 1 and 2)

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Senior Contract Administrator/ Claims Specialist

August 2015 - April 2017

RAS Arabia, Cost Consultants, Riyadh, KSA.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2015 - April 2017

I was responsible for evaluating and verifying the contractual entitlements and quantum of variation orders and claims submitted by multiple contractors.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Management

Senior Quantity Surveyor

January 2014 - August 2015

Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), Jeddah, KSA.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - August 2015

Manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial reporting. Preparing and reviewing contracts, variation orders, and payment certificates. Conducting procurement, bid evaluations, and subcontractor negotiations, Monitoring project costs, and cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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

Quantity Surveyor (Pre and post-contract)

July 2011 - January 2014

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

July 2011 - January 2014

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Project Quantity Surveyor (Post- contract)

April 2010 - July 2011

SQUARE Engineering Firm, Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

April 2010 - July 2011

Managing all quantity surveying tasks for the Allegria Residential Complex, including cost estimation, budgeting, and contract administration.

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

Project Site Engineer

June 2007 - April 2010

Asec Aresco for construction, Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

June 2007 - April 2010

Managing and supervising construction activities for the Sinai Cement Factory Project, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

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

Technical Office Engineer

August 2006 - June 2007

SAS Trading & Contracting, Cairo, Egypt.

Cairo, Egypt

August 2006 - June 2007

Reviewing and verifying design documents, and preparing structural shop drawings for the Etisalat Misr Headquarter Project, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

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

Education

Benha University

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 67%

GPA (percentage): 67%

A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering, Structural Department is a rigorous 5-year program that provides an in-depth and comprehensive education in designing, analysing, and constructing structural systems. The program emphasizes engineering principles, material behaviour, structural analysis, and innovative construction techniques. It develops strong problem-solving and technical skills to address challenges in creating safe, efficient, and sustainable structures, including buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Graduates are equipped to pursue professional careers in civil engineering and structural design or advance into specialized fields.
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Skills

Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Commercial Management
Expert
Commercial Management
Expert
Claims Management
Expert
Claims Management
Expert
Cost Management
Expert
Cost Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert
Analytical Thinking
Expert
Analytical Thinking
Expert
Autodesk Revit
Intermediate
Autodesk Revit
Intermediate
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Commercial expertise
Expert
Commercial expertise
Expert
Claims and Dispute Resolution
Expert
Claims and Dispute Resolution
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Contract management
Expert
Contract management
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Commercial Management
Expert
Commercial Management
Expert
Claims Management
Expert
Claims Management
Expert
Cost Management
Expert
Cost Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

EGYPTION ENGINEERS SYNDICATE

CIVIL ENGINEER

July 2006

SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEER

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

January 2014

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK

Member (MRICS)

November 2022

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK

Member (MCIArb)

July 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CCP Preparation course: Certified Cost Professional
Jan 2013
CLAC-025: Comparative International Contracts - FIDIC Forms.
Sep 2012
CLAC-040 : Claims and Disputes in the construction industry
May 2013
IOSH Managing Safely
Jul 2018
Module 1: Law Practice and Procedure of International Arbitration
Sep 2023

Training
Module 2: Law of Obligations
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK.
Apr 2024

Hobbies

  • Playing table tennis
  • Horse riding
  • Reading about geography and history.