Magdy Youssef, Senior Project Manager

Magdy Youssef

Senior Project Manager

Royal Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Architectural Engineering
Experience
18 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 7 Months

Senior Project Manager at Royal Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since December 2019

Subsidiary of Royal Group - providing high standard bespoke Asset Management that includes Hospitality, FM & Project Management Services to an exclusive selection of VVIP Clients.

Project Manager (PMC) at Dorsch Holding GMBH, Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2011

- Managed a set of projects concurrently adopted by the Client ‘The Crown Prince Court’, or the ‘Diwan’ as it is locally known, from initiation till handover.
- Developed the CPC Manual for projects processes and procedures.
- Ensured the End-user requirements are met to the desired standards of each project and within the set constraints.

Projects highlights:
1. Citizen Affairs Division Building; design management of 25, 000 m² key government building (2B+G+3) and construction management of the enabling works with budget $3m
2. VIP Lounge - YAS Arena; management of the design-build project of a 2, 500m² luxurious lounge including high-end fit-out works and two lift shafts with a total budget of $9.26m
3. Executive Committee Conference Room; design & construction management of the high end fit-out works with a budget of $4m
4. CPC Landscaping (Phases 1&2); construction management of comprehensive landscape works over 2 phases with an overall budget of $13m

Projects Manager at United Al Saqer Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2015 to November 2019

United Al Saqer Group - A portfolio of business entities operating in key industry sectors; real estate, construction, automotive and hospitality
- Concurrently managed real estate & retail projects
- Prepared feasibility studies to support the board decision making.
- Oversaw and managed annual projects budget of $88m+.
- Maintained effective cost control, and reduced an average 10% in CAPEX & OPEX thru VE and optimizing outsourcing strategies.
- Scheduled milestones and monitored deliverables.
- Identified, managed and optimized overall risk exposure.
- Developed operational & organizational plans to increase efficiency.

Projects highlights:
1. Extension of Mediclinic Hospital (Abu Dhabi, UAE); design management of the 49, 000m² extension (2B+G+3), and construction management of the enabling works with a budget $7m
2. BMW & MINI Showroom (Al Ain, UAE); design-Build of 2, 000m² car showroom (G+M), including structural strengthening & fit-out works with a budget of $3m
3. Al Bustan Mixed Use Complex (Abu Dhabi, UAE); construction management of the fit-out works for the 5, 000m² Retail package (G+Mz) with a budget of $2.7m
4. Corniche Mixed-Use Tower (Abu Dhabi, UAE); feasibility study, liaison with local authorities and design of 52, 000m² tower (3B+4P+G+M+25) with estimate of $49m
5. W Hotel Opera Extension (Paris, France); feasibility study, procurement of PMC services and design of existing hotel refurbishment (hard & soft) with $40m estimate
6. Private Villa (Abu Dhabi, UAE); design management of a 3, 000m² high-end private villa, with an estimate of $7.9m
7. Fit-out works for a Private Villa (Marrakech, Morocco); design & construction management of 3, 000m² fit-outs with a budget of $2.6m
8. Private Palace Complex (Beirut, Lebanon); construction management of external works with a budget of $2.4m

Senior Site Architect at WS ATKINS & Partners Overseas
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2007 to December 2010

- Delivered design modifications to stakeholders during construction.
- Advised on the practicality of various aspects and maintained the design intent.
- Provided construction detailing solutions, coordinated building systems & trades.
- Monitored progress milestones and mitigated risks.

Projects highlights:
1. WTC Mall (Abu Dhabi, UAE); Mixed Use complex with a budget of $1.6b
2. Hills Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi, UAE); 140 villas with a budget of $140m
3. Hanging Gardens Tower (Abu Dhabi, UAE); Residential tower with a budget $80m
4. IPIC Headquarters; High rise office tower with a budget of $160m

Architect Engineer at General Authority For Investment (GAFI)
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • October 2005 to October 2007

Approving and monitoring construction projects within the premises of ’Alexandria Free Zone’ (Total area of 5.67M m²), Ensuring compliance with standard building codes & regulations, safety procedures, schedule & quality control, and assuring technical integration of new and existing systems & service networks.

Education

Master's degree, Architectural Engineering
  • at Alexandria University
  • December 2005
Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering
  • at Alexandria University
  • June 2000

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Risk Management
Planning
Administration
Cost Management
Design Management
Technical Writing
Planning
Resources Management
Change Management
Risk Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Strategic Planning
Scheduling
Reporting

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Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers
  • Member
  • July 2000
Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Member
  • December 2008

Training and Certifications

CITB International Health & Safety Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2012
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2009