Amr Maraie

Significantly participating in a multi-billion mixed use development program by leading multicultural team for USD 1 Billion portfolio of upper scale Hotels .

Managing the pre-design and design stage
Developing the project business case/plan
Developing the project procurement strategy and,
the project execution strategy.
Planning and monitoring the design process
Project Life Cycle Planning from concept to completion
Developing the Strategic Schedules, Cost Estimates and Project Budget.
Develop the process and procedures required for the portfolio

Freelance task order to work in close collaboration with the VP projects to provide project management consultancy for hospitality and real estate projects.

Was responsible for the provision of all project management deliverables and together with PM’s developed strategy and continuous coaching and guidance to achieve project quality & service delivery.

Developed and restructured the Real Estate Strategy, business plans, the Design Process, the Strategic Schedules, Cost Estimates and Budget Development and project execution strategy.

Developed the procurement process with the assistance of planning and control teams by developing guidelines, monitoring purchase mechanisms, facilitating the tendering process and reviewing contractual documentation.

Developed the process and procedures of all real estate projects functions from planning to handover.

Projects:
• DQ Marriott Hotel & Apartments, Riyadh. KSA
Project Type: 5 star hotel operated by Marriott Int'l
Construction Value: USD120 Million

Responsibilities:
• Represented the owner for managing time, cost and risks related activities of the entire scope of the project.
• Ensured the project objectives are met and stakeholders are satisfied.
• Acted as a check gate to approve payments and cost variations and/or time extension claims.
• Monitored the project performance and reported high level and detailed project status to stakeholders.
• Supported the owner for master packages planning.
• Developed and updated project budget and cash-flow.
• Acted as a safeguard to the owner with regard to contractual issues
• Performed periodic project health checks including setting up and measuring critical KPIs
• Performed critical reviews and advice on condition of contracts prior to it had been issued by the owner to vendors.
• Directed risk management workshops to identify risks and developed risk strategy responses.
• Managed electronic document controls system to ensure smooth flow of project documents.
• Supported the owner to assign project contingencies according to cost and time forecasts

Freelancer Real Estate Project Management Consultant provided design and construction management services for real estate development projects.
- Led a high value Residential projects from inception by developing the short and long-term development Strategy and incorporating design and construction methodologies.
- Together with the relevant teams, developed the design vision in accordance with the development strategy and created and executed best-in-class design strategies, product positioning, and business case.
- Maintained the project development schedule - aligned and coordinated with the feasibility, project phasing strategy, and development strategy.
- Liaised with third-party authorities in terms of permitting and approval process.
- Managed contractual relationships and monitored performance of selected consultancies, contractors and operators to execute the design and, - Developed strategy in the detailed design, tender, and construction phases in accordance with the project vision.

Worked closely with the PMO team to manage cost, time, and risks for multiple projects and programs in the design and construction stage.

 Supported project managers to ensure compliance with processes, policies and procedures.
 Developed project execution plans to determine and establish time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
 Created, reviewed, and managed project and program schedules to identify progress, lead times, and project sequences, using P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.
 Attended project status meetings to provide updates on cost and schedule.
 Slashed project costs by conducting budget analysis using earned value management, verifying cost overruns and recommending corrective actions such as using industry related technical knowledge, suggesting innovative short cuts or alternative ways, and improvising with available resources.
 Provided cost and schedule reports on program level.
 Supported the Project Team in the development of project specific cost and schedule activities.
 Developed the project (S-curve), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI) reports.

Led the PMO team in developing project management processes and procedures, including time and cost management operations, for a major governmental organization program

 Worked with project managers to ensure standards and compliance of processes, policies, and procedures through the Project Life Cycle.
 Supported project managers in developing Finance project plans.
 Managed the identification of risks that impacted program delivery and drove them to resolution.
 Provided clear verbal and written communication regarding status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
 Supported project communications by maintaining communication tools with critical project deliverables and other documentation to ensure progress transparency to project delivery managers, project execution team members, business stakeholders, and functional senior leadership of Technology, Finance, and Risk.
 Ensured the successful management and reporting of corporate initiatives by implementing established policies, system monitors, and controls.

For a design-build construction company based in Dubai, managed annual turnover of USD150 Million by leading multicultural professional team to manage time, cost and commercial activities across the company reported directly to the GM

 Established a new business unit in Riyadh and served as a manager of projects operations.
 Established the project controls department and served as a manager of project controls operations of the Dubai branch as a direct report to the General Manager.
 Managed development and corporate review of time, cost, and risk management processes, policies, and procedures, serving as corporate gateway to approved project variance and budget contingencies and reporting directly to the General Manager.
 Managed the design and build process to ensure compliance with client requirements.
 Ensured project timelines and schedules were met by evaluating and mitigating the impact of delay events, designing strategies to effectively overcome project roadblocks.
 Served as liaison to the accounting department, managing cash flow, including client and subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
 Conducted and facilitated Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis workshops for project management staff.
 Prepared project reports on projects status, including variance analysis and scheduling and cost performance analyses, for project and company management.
 Directed company-wide commercial activities, incl. review and certification of invoices and change orders.
 Developed, reviewed, and evaluated extension of time claims, making decisions as per project scope.

Led commercial and project controls initiatives for Shoreline Apartments in Palm Jumeira.

Project Commercial Manager Seidco Contracting, Dubai UAE 2004 - 2006
Project: construction and delivery of the Shoreline Apartments of Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Construction Manager QBEC Contracting, Qatar 2003 - 2004
Projects: Qatar Petroleum Headquarter in Doha, and the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs
Construction Manager Alexandria Contracting, Alexandria, Egypt 2002 - 2003
Project: San Stefano Shopping Mall and residence in Alexandria, Egypt

Construction Manager ECG Engineering & Consultant, Cairo, Egypt 2001 - 2002
Project: Fit-out of IBM headquarters in Cairo

Design and Construction Coordinator Kocache Enterprises, Cairo Egypt 1998 - 2001
Projects: Fit-out and finishing of Hilton Dreamland Golf Resort, Cairo, renovation of Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis, and fit-out of royal suites of the New Meridian Hotel in Cairo

Junior Architect Engineering Projects House, Saudi Arabia 1994 - 1998
Projects: Design development and supervision of the new campus of female colleges in Riyadh, and design, design development and supervision of private houses

Intern Architect Local design & construction firms, Egypt 1992 - 1994