MICHAEL GAMEL ZAKY FARAG, Construction Project Manager

MICHAEL GAMEL ZAKY FARAG

Construction Project Manager

ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, civil engineering
Experience
17 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months

Construction Project Manager at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2011

Submit most important works through since my graduation in 2007 till now
(KSA 13 years, EGY 4 years).

fit out project manager at AlMarshad contracting Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2019 to June 2024

Project Manager
ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Project management: Successfully managed and delivered multi-
million riyal construction projects across various sectors (hospitals,
universities, residential compounds, resorts).
Budget control and cost optimization: Managed project budgets
effectively, implemented cost-saving strategies, and achieved project
profitability.
Team leadership and communication: Led and motivated diverse
teams of professionals, fostered strong team spirit, and ensured
effective communication with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Precast construction expertise: Extensive experience in precast
concrete construction methods, including erection, supervision, and
quality control.
Risk management and problem-solving: Identified and mitigated
project risks, proactively addressed challenges, and developed
effective solutions.
Quality assurance and control: Ensured project compliance with design
specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Contractual management: Managed contractual matters, negotiated
variations/changes, and protected company interests.
Planning and scheduling: Developed and implemented project
schedules, monitored progress, and ensured timely delivery within
project constraints.
Construction experience: Over 16 years of experience in various
construction disciplines (civil works, infrastructure, finishing, etc.)

DUR Hospitality Company (95 million SAR): Managed construction of
75 precast villas, main entrance, and other facilities. Reviewed and
validated project documents, monitored progress and costs, and
coordinated with stakeholders.
Polyclinic Building & Tunnel (228 million SAR): Managed construction
of horizontal drilling pipe tunnel using TBM method. Oversaw resource
allocation, workflow, and quality control.
Colleges of Girls Campus in Alkhorma (120 million SAR): Managed
construction of 2 college buildings, corridor, and other facilities.
Executed project within budget and schedule, resolving contractual
and technical challenges.
Colleges of Girls Campus in Tabarjal (80 million SAR): Managed
construction of 2 college buildings, laboratory, and other facilities (rush
project). Led and motivated team, ensured quality and closed snag list
comments.

Tunnel Manager at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2018 to February 2019

King Faisal Specialist Hospital &Research Center (Riyadh), Dar Consultant

Horizontal drilling pipe Tunnel, connecting the new extension Hospital
Polyclinic Building and main Hospital.
• Review, adjust and validate the project’s baseline schedule and budget,
follow-up on the work progress and relevant cost and take appropriate
measures to meet the project’s objectives.
• Assess the project’s needs and set a strategy for the proper provision and
management of resources in order to boost productivity while optimizing
relevant cost.
• Coordinate with the project’s section managers to make sure all
prerequisite requirements (documents, resources, etc...) are
ensured on time and that the workflow is well organized to avoid any
delays in the work execution.
• Pick-up the most suitable work methodologies after consulting
concerned persons, oversee the execution of work on the project’s
site, intervene whenever needed to ensure overall performance.
• Review QA/QC reports as well as the client/consultant’s observations,
discuss findings with relevant persons and make sure the work is
executed incompliance with relevant designs/specifications/standards
and quality requirements.
• Approve and validate operations that stipulate additional cost on the
project, verify the work/products/services of external providers and
take appropriate measures to avoid overstepping quality and cost
objectives.
• Collect metrics data (such as baseline, actual values for costs,
delays, work completed, productivity, etc...), identify and analyze
deviations, report on the project’s performance and progress and
develop action plans to secure the project’s profitability.
project
position
scope

Construction Manager at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Altaif
  • October 2015 to December 2018

COLLEGES OF GIRLS CAMPUS IN ALKHORMA (TAIF UNIVERSITY) (120 MILLIONS) SAR

Construction precast 2 college’s buildings, connected corridor,
restaurant, library buildings and main entrance.
• Infrastructure: Water tanks, draining tanks, Draining pipelines
network.
• Civil works Boundary, landscape and access Asphalt roads.
• CIP Footing, Erection precast elements, exterior and interior
finishing.
• Review, adjust and validate the project’s baseline schedule and
budget, follow-up on the work progress and relevant cost and take
appropriate measures to meet the project’s objectives.
• Acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members in
order to deliver the project according to plan.
• Supervision for executive the erection for the precast concrete
(columns, beams, Shear walls, H.C slabs, Solid slabs & panels)
system.
• Plan, execute and handing over the project within triple constraints
of developing on time, within the budget and scope objectives.
• Manage proactively all contractual matters related to the project,
negotiate variations/changes and get internal technical support to
defend the company against any contractual breaches and preserve
global interests.
• Supervise the timely production, submission and reception of
documents/reports and make sure appropriate follow-up is made by
concerned parties to avoid potential delays or undesirable events.
project
position
scope

Construction Manager at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Jouf
  • April 2014 to September 2015

COLLEGES OF GIRLS CAMPUS IN TABARJAL (ALJOUF UNIVERSITY) (80 MILLIONS)SAR, (TYPSA CONSULTANT) (RUSH PROJECT)

Construction precast 2 college’s buildings, connected corridor,
laboratory building and main entrance.
• Infrastructure: Water tanks, Draining tanks, Draining pipelines
network.
• Civil works Boundary, landscaping and access Asphalt roads.
• CIP Footing, Erection precast elements, exterior and interior finishing.
• Supervision for executive the erection for the precast concrete
(columns, beams, Shear walls, H.C slabs, Solid slabs & panels)
system.
• Organize regular/periodic meetings with the project’s staff,
communicate targets, discuss problems and review the work progress
and challenges to gain the full involvement of people.
• Oversee the proper implementation of policies and procedures
(including safety) to ensure conformity on the project’s site.
• Identify and analyze project’s related problems, assess relevant risks
and prepare mitigation plans to minimize relevant costs and meet the
project’s objectives.
• Lead and motivate people, drive them towards successful
achievements, provide coaching and support when needed and create
a strong team spirit culture to boost internal productivity.
• Closing the snag list comments with

Site Senior at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2012 to March 2014

GIRLS SCHOOL CAMPUS (THREE SCHOOLS) IN ALFERYAN, RIYADH. (50 MILLIONS) SAR
(RUSH PROJECT)

Construction 3 Schools buildings, guard house and main entrance.
• Infrastructure: Water tanks, Draining tanks, Draining pipelines
network.
• Civil works Boundary, landscaping.
• Exterior and interior finishing.
• Closing the snag list comments.
project
position
scope

Site Engineer at ALMARSHAD GROUP CONTRACTING COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2011 to November 2012

KING SAUD HOSPITAL PARKING, RIYADH.
(80 MILLIONS) SAR (RUSH PROJECT)


Construction 8 floors parking building.

Site Engineer at REMCO TOURISM VILLAGES CONSTRUCTION
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2008 to October 2011

STELLA DI MARE SEA VIEW RESORT IN AIN SOKHNA

Inspect & Supervise concrete construction and finishing villas &
chalets.
• Villas & chalets (Construction and complete exterior
& interior finishing).
• Swimming pools (construction and interior finishing).
• Water tanks & pump stations constructions.
• Main gate (construction and finishing).
• Landscape.
CompanyARCOBALLINO CO. for construction (Egypt

Site Engineer at ARCOBALLINO CO. for construction
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • June 2007 to February 2008

VERONA LAND village AT MARSA ALAM

Inspect & Supervise concrete construction and finishing villas &
chalets.
• Verified field measurements of survey team for final designs.
• Villas, chalets & the master building (Construction and complete
exterior & interior finishing).
• Swimming pools (construction and interior finishing).

Education

Bachelor's degree, civil engineering
  • at South Valley University
  • May 2007

Graduation Project: Surveying.

Bachelor's degree,
  • January 2007

Specialties & Skills

Universities
Hospitals
Parking
Pump Stations
CLOSING
COACHING
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT ACCESS
MICROSOFT WORKS
NETWORKING
POLICY ANALYSIS
PROGRESS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certificate of completion MBA course (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Date Attended:
June 2020
Certificate of completion Construction contract and law course (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Date Attended:
June 2020
PMP Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020