Magdy Kenawy, Director Of Engineering

Magdy Kenawy

Director Of Engineering

Orascom Construction Limited - Other Locations

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power Engineering
Experience
28 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 4 Months

Director Of Engineering at Orascom Construction Limited - Other Locations
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • My current job since May 2019

Director of Engineering.
Taba Heights Hotels- 5 five stars Hotels & Resorts.
Bay view (x- Marriott Taba -394 rooms)-STRAND (X -INTERCONTINENTAL Taba-503 rooms)- Mosaique (x-SOFITEL Taba-442 rooms) and Miramar Resort
(X- Hyatt Regency Taba ) and El Wekala resort-215 rooms).
1980 rooms -ORASCOM Hotels & Management Company.
Responsible for budget management, P.O.M.E.C., C.A.P.E.X, F.L.S and FF&E for all resorts.

Regional Director of Engineering. at Al Fahad Investment & construction Company-Hotels Division.
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • June 2016 to September 2017

Regional director of Engineering for 9 hotels around Saudi Arabia including MEP upgrade existing hotels and construction for new Hotels.

Director of Engineering at Jaz Aquamarine & Blue Marine Resorts.
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • February 2015 to June 2016

Leading 99 engineering colleagues to maintain and upgrade the following:
*1301 guest rooms (4 clusters-182000 square meters) trough Kin fix program and 400 rooms in staff compound.
*All fire fighting systems (fire extinguishers, fire hydrant, kitchen hood fire fighting system and fire alarm panels).
*2 desalinations plant producing 1200 cubic meters.
*2 S.T.P. (sewage treatment plants) producing 1200 M3 irrigation water.
*3 Domestic pumps rooms including cold water pumps and fire fighting pumps.
*3 Boiler plants contain 12 boilers units (steam boilers and hot water boilers).
* Huge laundry (washing extractors, dryers, flat iron, folder …etc.
*Standby power plant contain 7 generators each 0.75 M watt (750 K Watt).
*9 Step down transformers each 1000 K. watt, switch gearand 9 M.D.P. for all buildings.
*35 DX Air conditioning units each 20 T.O.R. for restaurants and public areas in addition to about 1800 split and window air conditioner.
*23 Walk in freezers and cold rooms (Cold stores) and 200 vertical and counter fridges.
*2 main kitchens sections (hot, cold, butcher, preparation, pastry and bakery) plus 5 specialized kitchens.
*14 Food & Beverage outlets include restaurants and bars.
*18 swimming pools throughout hotels, one multipurpose and 4 tennis courts.
* 75000 square meters landscape.

The most important is accomplishing the A/M duties in smooth and efficient manner to achieve the company goals (guest satisfaction, owner and colleagues benefits).

Director of Engineering at Sol Sharm & Sol Cyrene Hotels - Sol Melia International
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • May 2012 to February 2014

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets
• Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
• Manages and controls heat, light and power.
• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand's business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budget.
• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.
• Oversees execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
• Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
Maintaining Engineering Standards
• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Managing Profitability
• Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
• Monitors and manages the payroll function.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Prepares weekly and period end P&L critiques.
• Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
• Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as, heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc.

Director of Engineering at STEIGENBERGER AL DAU BEACH HOTEL
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • August 2008 to July 2009

August 2008 till July 2009
Director of Engineering
STEIGENBERGER AL DAU BEACH HOTEL
DELUX 5 STARS HOTEL-388 Rooms & suites
Hurghada-Egypt

Chief Engineer at Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • January 2006 to October 2007

January 2006 till October 2007
Chief Engineer
Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
5 Stars Hotel - 725 rooms

Chief Engineer at Iberotel Palace Resort
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • August 2003 to January 2006

August 2003 till January 2006
Chief Engineer
Iberotel Palace Resort - Sharm El Sheikh
5 Stars Hotel -255 Rooms

Chief Engineer at Intercontinental Garden Reef Resort Sharm El Sheikh
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • January 2002 to June 2003

January 2002 till June 2003
Chief Engineer
Intercontinental Garden Reef Resort Sharm El Sheikh (opening experience)
5 Stars Hotel - 425 Rooms

Chief Engineer at Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Beach Resort
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • November 1999 to December 2001

November 1999 till September 2001
Chief Engineer
Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Beach Resort (opening experience for second phase)
5 Stars Hotel - 426 Rooms

Chief Engineer at Melia Pharaoh Hotel Hurghada
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • November 1996 to October 1999

November 1996 till October 1999
Chief Engineer
Melia Pharaoh Hotel Hurghada (Sol Melia) Spain (opening experience)

Assistant Chief Engineer at Sonesta Hurghada Hotel
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • June 1995 to November 1996

Assistant Chief Engineer (Opening experience)
Sonesta Hotel Hurghada
5 Stars Hotel - 182 Rooms

Assistant Chief Engineer at Safir Hotel Hurghada
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • November 1994 to June 1995

November 1994 till June 1995
Assistant Chief Engineer (opening experience)
Safir Hotel Hurghada
5 Stars Hotel - 150 Rooms

Shift Engineer at Helnan Sheapherd Hotel Cairo
  • Egypt
  • January 1994 to November 1994

January 1994 till November 1994
Shift Engineer
Helnan Sheapherd Hotel Cairo
5 Stars Hotel - 285 Rooms

Chief Engineer at Al Hammadi International Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 1992 to November 1993

June1992 till November 1993
Chief Engineer
Al Hammadi International Hospital
700 Rooms Super-Deluxe Hospital
Riyadh - K.S.A

Maintenance Manager at Haeil Governmental Complex. Hail City K.S.A
  • Saudi Arabia - Hail
  • November 1989 to May 1992

November 1989 till May 1992
Maintenance Manager
Hial Governmental Complex. Hail City K.S.A
2 millions square meters Constructed by Saudi Auger Company


PERSONNEL INFORMATION: and have 3 Girls
Address: Ismail Abd El Tawab Street - Beni Suef- Egypt
Mobile: (+20) 012-256 31 707 & 011-444 37 401

E-mail: magdy.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power Engineering
  • at Alexandria University
  • January 1986

1986 B. Sc of Mechanical Power Engineering Alexandria University - Egypt

Specialties & Skills

Hotel Management
ENGINEER
MAINTENANCE
Learning & Speaking English.

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Engineering syndicate
  • membership
  • July 1986