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Mena Mekhael, Commercial & Contracts Manager

Mena Mekhael

Commercial & Contracts Manager·Mounes Mohamed Elshayeb and Partners for Civil Construction (MOBCO),

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Contracts & Law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 4 months

Commercial & Contracts Manager

May 2023 - Present

Mounes Mohamed Elshayeb and Partners for Civil Construction (MOBCO),

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2023 - Present

Overseeing all aspects of a company's contracts, including drafting, reviewing,
negotiating, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Provide essential contract management services, by resolving conflicts, providing legal
advice.
• Prepare risk register during pre-award phase.
• Manage the commercial administration of the Project in compliance with the Project
commercial administration procedures.
• Preparing the interim payment applications.
• Study and prepare all variations and claims including the calculation of losses.
• Assist in preparing replies to the Engineer’s correspondence
• Identify cases where claims may be a potential or imminent possibility and notify the
Top Management at the soonest.
• Manage the maintenance of variation and claims logs.
• Review and check Subcontractor’s invoices.
• Provide Input to Monthly Progress Reporting as required.
• Participate in Monthly Progress Meetings with the Employer/Engineer as required.
• Interface with other construction supervision team members to meet overall program
deliverables.
• Interact with Project Directors and Lead Commercial personnel to identify and mitigate
potential issues
• Ensures that all team members apply company and / or project practices, techniques,
processes and procedures.
• Negotiate commercial terms with Subcontractors.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of Commercial processes through refining contract
formulation activities, systems and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating any Subcontractor’s claims .• Provide advice regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and
agreements (as necessary).
• Collaborate with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and communicate
business information necessary for Reporting purposes

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

QS Deputy Manager

May 2021 - April 2023

Innovo Group (ASGC)

Cairo, Egypt

May 2021 - April 2023

a. Liaising with site managers, clients and sub-contractors
b. Provide commercial and cost management support to the procurement operations and
planning teams.
c. Accurately measure and value the works undertaken by the operational teams and
contractors.
d. Prepare and monitor the submission and approval of specification and cost estimates
information provided by Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.
e. Prepare and ensure that the Interim Payment certificates are submitted in line with
Contractual agreements in a timely and organised manner.
f. Gather and provide records to substantiate any cost claims.
g. Provide financial analysis as required including the production of cost/valuation
reports as well as expenditure forecasts.
h. Have a full understanding of the Contract provisions and conditions under
procurement.
i. Managing the payment processes for all contractors through SAP financial system.
j. Performing cost control, monitoring and preparing variations, valuation and claims.
k. Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal
stakeholders.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Senior QS Engineer

January 2016 - May 2018

Idrak Co. (DMG)

Cairo, Egypt

January 2016 - May 2018

a. Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
b. Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
c. Liaising with site managers, clients, and subcontractors.
d. Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
e. Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
f. Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
g. Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
h. Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal
stakeholders.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Technical office Engineer

May 2013 - January 2016

MAS for Construction Designing and Consultants.

Cairo, Egypt

May 2013 - January 2016

Responsibilities:
a. Review and coordination of all engineering activities.
b. Plan and maintain project budgets with team and managers.
c. Attend progress and technical meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposal
d. Review the list of deliverables and comply with it
e. Preparing the invoices and reviewing the Subcontractors submitted invoices.
f. Documenting project issues/conditions.
g. Maintaining organized and detailed project records.
h. Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other relevant materials to develop
accurate and competitive pricing strategies.
i. Manage and mentor a team of tendering professionals, providing guidance and support
throughout the tendering process.
j. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and terms for
project resources.
k. Participate in post-tender reviews and debriefs to gather feedback for lesson learned

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Site Engineer

December 2010 - January 2013

Orascom Trading Co.

Cairo, Egypt

December 2010 - January 2013

a. set out, level and survey the site
b. check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
c. ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the
specifications
d. oversee the selection and requisition of materials
e. manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or
architect
f. liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and
the general workforce involved in the project
g. liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance
with local construction regulations and by-laws
h. communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors),
including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
i. carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the
site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
j. plan the work and efficiently organize the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed
deadlines
k. prepare reports as required

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Education

EMEND

July 2024

July 2024

Diploma, Contracts & Law

Egypt

PMI

January 2014

January 2014

Diploma, Project Management

United States

Helwan University

July 2010

July 2010

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Egypt

Skills

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PAYMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
PAYMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Intermediate
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Contractual And Legal Aspects in Construction (CLAC)