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Hossam Rabiee, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Hossam Rabiee

Chief Operating Officer (COO)·Al ZOUR Group

Kuwait

Diploma, Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 0 months

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

November 2022 - Present

Al ZOUR Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

November 2022 - Present

Led strategic operations and oversaw large-scale infrastructure, construction, and oil & gas projects. Managed cost estimation, tendering, business development, and cross-functional teams—ensuring timely delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with long-term organizational goals.
Key Accomplishments:
• Built and led a team of 250+ professionals to deliver 15, 000+ m³ of concrete monthly for the South Saad Al-Abdullah New City project.
• Established a steel cut and bend facility, supplying over 250, 000 tons of steel—enhancing in-house capabilities and cutting procurement delays.
• Spearheaded the company’s qualification and successful entry into Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC), expanding its industrial footprint.
Core Responsibilities:
• Provided on-ground support for global EPC leaders, including China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) and Técnicas Reunidas (TR)—delivering cost-effective construction solutions and supporting timely delivery and cost-efficient execution.
• Led estimation, tendering, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Developed real-time dashboards and ensured regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated strategic growth with executive leadership.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Consultant – Architecture & Project Management

May 2004 - Present

Engineering

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2004 - Present

Delivered architectural and project consultancy to firms including Bedaya Engineering, Dar Taher Consultants, OHA Engineering, North Engineering, DAMEC, and High Slant Co.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Operations Manager

October 2014 - April 2022

(MAKS) Muteb Al -Khurainej & Sons for General trading and contracting

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2014 - April 2022

Worked as operations manager for a vertically integrated company encompassing scaffolding, rebar coupler manufacturing, timber trading, and contracting divisions. I translated executive vision into on-ground execution—coordinating cross-division workflows, streamlining logistics, and ensuring resource availability to enable the contracting unit to operate efficiently. Delivered complex projects through on-site innovation and minimal external dependencies.
Key Achievements:
1. Delivered 140, 000+ m³ of structural concrete in under 10 months at Kuwait Airport Terminal 2, including mega foundations and tunnel works.
2. Applied rebar coupler systems to replace traditional lap splicing, boosting structural integrity, minimizing steel waste, and accelerating installation.
3. Pioneered advanced construction solutions— including on-site rebar processing, centralized cut & bend steel fabrication, mechanical couplers, formwork, and mechanical access systems—delivering up to 20% cost savings and shaping client expectations by driving precision-focused execution of complex projects, covering technical detailing, phased logistics, and multi-discipline coordination.
4. Core Responsibilities:
• Managed cost estimation, tendering, and budgeting across multidisciplinary projects.
• Oversaw technical reviews, procurement processes, and variation control.
• Coordinated execution plans between engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Implemented resource optimization strategies to reduce delays and enhance efficiency.
• Ensured full compliance with quality and HSE standards across all operations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Construction Project Manager

March 2013 - October 2014

Develop For General TRD & Cont. Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2013 - October 2014

Oversaw the full lifecycle of a government-funded construction project—from tender award to handover. Supervised subcontractors, directed site operations, managed procurement, and ensured compliance with technical and HSE standards.
Key Highlights:
• Delivered the Wedding Hall at Saad Al Abdulla (K.D. 450, 000 including variations), achieving timely completion, approved extensions, and full client satisfaction.
• Contributed to tendering and pricing of government, diplomatic, and private sector projects worth over K.D. 10 million.
• Supported procurement, vendor billing, and resource scheduling across civil, architectural, and finishing trades.
• Coordinated with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve on-site issues, mitigate delays, and maintain uninterrupted project execution.
• Ensured high client satisfaction and consistent delivery across challenging environments

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

Project Manager

March 2013 - October 2014

Develop For General TRD & Cont. Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2013 - October 2014

Oversaw the full lifecycle of a government-funded construction project—from tender award to
handover. Supervised subcontractors, directed site operations, managed procurement, and
ensured compliance with technical and HSE standards.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Manager

October 2009 - March 2013

Kuwaiti Center Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2009 - March 2013

Managed technically demanding projects in the education, religious, and residential sectors—combining architectural detailing with hands-on site execution. Trusted with high-spec client work and contributed to public-sector tenders across Kuwait’s major institutions.
Key Highlights:
• Delivered IQRA'A Bilingual School (K.D. 2M), Al-Mazzini Mosque (K.D. 460K), and Villa Mariyam (K.D. 100K) from design through handover.
• Supervised thermal and moisture protection works at Al Zeena Male parking facility (K.D. 360K).
• Participated in tendering for large-scale public projects worth over K.D. 25M, including Kuwait University and KOC.
• Directed shop drawings, finish specifications, and stakeholder coordination—improving design approvals and on-site workflow.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Senior Architect / Project & Tendering Engineer

January 2005 - October 2009

SHBC – Sayed Hamid Behbehani & Sons Co.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2005 - October 2009

Worked on multimillion-dinar, high-profile projects as Senior Architect, Project Engineer, Technical Coordinator, Tendering Engineer, and Technical Office Engineer—handling architectural detailing, design coordination, execution oversight, and pricing. Project types included industrial facilities, hotels, high-rise buildings, and public sector developments. Consistently ensured high client satisfaction and reliable delivery through precise execution and multi-discipline collaboration.
Key Projects:
• Intercontinental Hotel Complex, Salmiya (K.D. 26M): Led multidisciplinary coordination, mock-ups, and technical submittals for complex hotel structures.
• Al-Ahliyah Switch Gear Factory, Sabhan (K.D. 2M): Managed execution of architectural and structural works; resolved site issues and design conflicts.
• KUFPEC Head Office, Shuwaikh (K.D. 3.8M): Delivered high-quality finishes and coordinated shop drawings.
Tender Contributions:
• Al-Ghanim Garage Finishing Works (K.D. 2.4M).
• Showbiz Redevelopment, Ras Al-Ard.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Site Engineer

April 2004 - January 2005

GULF DREDGING & GENERAL CONTRACTING CO

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

April 2004 - January 2005

Supervised on-site construction of the seven kindergartens in Al-Qurain (Contract No. 975), commissioned by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare. Managed subcontractors and coordinated all site operations for this project (K.D. 3.8M).

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

Site Engineer

July 2003 - April 2004

Sadem Al Kuwait Gen. Trd & Cont. Co

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

July 2003 - April 2004

Managed finishing works for Al Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Jabber Al-Sabah Mosque (K.D. 350K), producing shop drawings and cutting lists for stonework elements, including Sadeem Marble Showroom.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

PMI

November 2022

November 2022

Diploma, Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Kuwait

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

GBCI

April 2022

April 2022

Diploma, LEED® Green Associate™

Kuwait

PMI

December 2021

December 2021

Diploma, • Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) ®

Kuwait

PMI

July 2021

July 2021

Diploma, Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) ®

Kuwait

Cairo University

January 2002

January 2002

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering

Egypt

Skills

Scaffolding
Expert
Scaffolding
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Construction
Expert
Construction
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Scaffolding
Expert
Scaffolding
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Construction
Expert
Construction
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
materials
Expert
materials
Expert
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Expert
INNOVATION
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
AGILE METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
AGILE METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
BUSINESS EXPANSION
Intermediate
BUSINESS EXPANSION
Intermediate
photoshop
Intermediate
photoshop
Intermediate
Autocad
Expert
Autocad
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Internet User
Expert
Internet User
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
order
Expert
order
Expert
on site
Expert
on site
Expert
estimating
Expert
estimating
Expert
architectural design
Expert
architectural design
Expert
revit
Expert
revit
Expert
team leadership
Expert
team leadership
Expert
ms project
Expert
ms project
Expert
quantity surveying
Expert
quantity surveying
Expert
solution architecture
Expert
solution architecture
Expert
problem solving
Expert
problem solving
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
project work
Expert
project work
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
COST ESTIMATION
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
PROJECT PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT PLANNING
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
project execution
Expert
project execution
Expert
project planning
Expert
project planning
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Intermediate

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Professional Engineer of the field of Architectural

June 2002

Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Architectural Engineer

June 2004

Project Management Institute, PMI No 6654828

pmp certified

September 2020

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Consultant Engineer (Design and Supervision)
LEED® Green Associate™
Aug 2022
Master Project Manager Certificate from The American Academy of the Project Management (MPM )
May 2014
Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)     ® No: 3026723
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)      ® No: 3199575,
Dec 2021
Project Management Professional (PMP)              ® No: 2863215
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

Hobbies and interests

reading
swimming