Gamal ElGamal, Contracts Manager

Gamal ElGamal

Contracts Manager

Ministry Of Finance - Saudi Arabia

Location
Saudi Arabia - Medina
Education
Bachelor's degree, Construction and Building Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Experience
15 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 9 Months

Contracts Manager at Ministry Of Finance - Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Western Province
  • My current job since January 2024

Ability to ensure that all parties involved in a contract adhere to its terms and conditions, including timely delivery of goods or services, payment obligations, and resolution of disputes.

Assessing the success of the contract and determining if there are any lessons learned for future contracting and documenting and communicating to all relevant parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process

Regularly analyzing the contract terms and conditions against project development to proactively highlight areas of potential opportunity or risk, negotiating and finalizing agreements.

Ability to effectively manage costs associated with contracts, including monitoring and controlling project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and minimizing cost overruns.

Ability to negotiate contracts with fair terms and conditions for the company while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.

Ability to efficiently manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation to contract execution and close-out, within specified timeframes. Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.

Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders by effectively addressing their needs, resolving issues or disputes, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the duration of the contract.

Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contracts, including legal, financial, and operational risks, to protect the company's interests and minimize potential liabilities.

Commercial and Contracts Manager at TPM Williams
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2023 to December 2023

Identifying the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlighting areas of opportunities and potential risk.

Ensuring timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in a portfolio of contracts or subcontracts (i.e., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.) and verifying that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and that
there are no outstanding responsibilities.

I am proficient in projects' pre-contract and post-contract phases, including cost and budget estimates, bill of quantities, pricing, tender documentation, contract administration, claim, and close-out management. I am also an expert in BIM 5D construction digitalization, which enables me to optimize project cost and time performance. My mission is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for my clients while collaborating and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Commercial and Contracts Manager at Abunayyan Holding
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2019 to June 2023

Providing guidance and leadership on contract-related matters to cross-functional business team members and developing contract strategy based on policies, customer requirements, and the overall executing strategy, considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.

Well-versed with various commercial attributes, including cost, contracts, and procurement of projects from inception to completion.

Provide cost and contract advice for mega developments from the early design phases through project completion utilizing BIM 5D Digitalization systems, processes, and procedures.

Worked on a cost management plan, a baseline cost plan, a change tracking system, a cost performance tracking system, a contract administration plan, and procurement strategies.

Advise on contracting strategy, procurement systems, and methods. Procurement administration includes packaging strategies, preparing outline terms and conditions, collecting required information from various departments and outside companies, and organizing documentation.

Preparation/review of cost reports at different design stages, including pre-concept, concept, schematic, and detailed design.

Establish & implement cost & contract administration and control procedures in the project. Developing and implementing risk mitigation and opportunity plans with relevant stakeholders.

Senior Commercial and Contracts Manager at Omrania
  • Saudi Arabia - Western Province
  • February 2016 to February 2019

Developing and implementing risk mitigation and opportunity plans with relevant stakeholders.

Establishing and enforcing standard methodologies in the contract portfolio to identify, notify, enforce, or defend changes or claims (passive or active).

Maintained updated knowledge of industry advancements to implement emerging solutions.

Proposed engineering solutions to address the project challenges and foster on-time completion.

Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.

Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.

Implementation of infrastructure works at the site of the Housing Yanbu Project (205 million SAR): Design and Supervision of all works.

Technical Office Deputy Manager at Orascom Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2012 to January 2016

The project of developing the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport (KAIA) Design and build contract.

Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.

Managed staffing schedules for many employees, delivering operational efficiency while remaining under budget.

Designed employee incentives and recognition schemes to achieve team targets.

Q.C Engineer / Site Engineer at Orascom Construction PLC
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2008 to March 2012

Cairo Festival City Theatre, " Cairo Festival City, " covers 3 million square meters and consists of retail, luxury villas, apartments, hotels, international, premium office space, school, and Park cars, all set within the magnificent natural environment.

Maintained updated knowledge of industry advancements to implement emerging solutions.

Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.

Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.

Drafted cost estimates detailing project requirements and expenditures.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Construction and Building Engineering (Civil Engineering)
  • at Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
  • July 2008

Construction and Building Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Specialties & Skills

Commercial Management
Legal Writing
Claims Management
Contracts
Contract Management
Claims Management
Commercial Management
Claim Investigation
Technical legal advisor with Experts
Contract Advisor

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker
French
Beginner

Memberships

Saudi Council
  • Contracts Manager
  • April 2012

Training and Certifications

Saudi Council of Engineers Professional Accreditation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2013
Valid Until:
June 2025

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Gymnastics