Mohamed Taha, Head of Commercial

Mohamed Taha

Head of Commercial

Arabtec Construction

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Higher diploma, Professional Diploma in the Construction Law (CLAC)
Experience
22 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 8 Months

Head of Commercial at Arabtec Construction
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since May 2020

Oversee the entire commercial and contractual aspects for running operations and pre-contract tenders, across
Arabtec projects in Egypt.
Develop and maintain successful sustainable business relationships with employers and clients, while focus to
extend the company business networks, to leverage and opportune more potential in the construction market.
Evolve the company supply chain for subcontractors, to solicit long-term success partners and best market prices.
Lead the various commercial teams to excel and achieve the strategic objectives, projects defined goals and
business needs.
Drive and develop the general commercial performance, to approach the highest standards of practice and
productive healthy working environment.
Safeguard the company interests towards stakeholders, risks, budget overruns and loss of profits/revenues

Commercial Manager at Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2018 to May 2020

The Commercial Manager in the Construction Management Dept., taking hold of the commercial responsibilities and duties for the ongoing and upcoming developments, which can be summarized through the here-under areas:

Pre-Contract Stage:
- Cost Planning, Investment Budgets, Pre-Tender Estimate, Project Budgets, Value Engineering
- Consultants & Contractors Pre-qualification
- Tendering of Consultants & Contractors
- Contracts Drafting
- Commercial Management for Consultants' agreements during the Pre-Contract stage (Design, Cost Consultant ...etc. ), in addition to any Contractors appointed for enabling works
- Reporting

Post Contract Stage (Contractors & Consultants):
- Payment Certificates / Status of Accounts
- Change Control Management (claims & variations)
- Contracts Administration
- Contract Amendments
- Final Accounts / settlements
- Reporting

Commercial Manager at AAA Consultancy
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2017 to May 2018

Cost Consultancy Services for Real EState Developers during both Pre-Contract & Post-Contract stages.

Contracts & Commercial Manager at EL SEIF ENGINEERING CONTRACTING Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • March 2015 to August 2017

The Contracts & Commercial Manager of the Main Contractor for a Design & Built Contract of 1.5 Billion SAR; for constructing the Headquarter Complex for the Ministry of Interior in Jeddah over a total plot area of 650, 000 m2.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Main contract administration, subcontracts administration, correspondences, notices of claims, variations requests, EOT claim narratives/submissions, cost assessment submissions for variations orders, contract value forecasts, reviewing RFQ’s, subcontracts drafting, quantum analysis for subcontractors claims/variations, preparation of takeoff sheets and BOQ’s, items breakdowns, main payment invoices, subcontractors payment certificates, back charges, monthly status of accounts, final settlements, commercial meetings/follow-ups, liaising with Authorities, and commercial reporting.
Projects Record:
MOI Headquarter Buildings Project

Contracts Manager at Al Muhadib Contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2013 to February 2015

The Contracts Manager responsible for the entire procurement process for all the subcontractors needed by the projects executed at the Western Province; to be handled centrally from the Contracts Department in the Main Head Office in Jeddah, as per the company policy.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Subcontracting Plans, RFQ’s preparation, invitation to tender, Q&A, technical/commercial assessments, comparison sheets, negotiations rounds/final discounts, compliance statements, preliminary agreements, prequalification approvals, LOI’s/LOA’s, subcontracts drafting, subcontracts signatures, and placing suborders.
Project Records:
Jazan Grain Silos (GSFMO), Taiba Hospital (Taiba University), Jeddah Children Hospital (SANG), Female Faculties (Umm Al-Qura University), Sadara Phase II (Aramco).

Commercial Manager at Orascom Construction Industries
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2007 to April 2013

The Commercial Manager of the Power Generation Business Unit, whom responsible for the entire commercial aspects, in relation with the employers, Engineer, and subcontractors; among all the power generation projects for the awarded contract packages to Orascom.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Preparation of takeoff sheets and BOQ’s, items breakdowns, contract value forecasts, subcontracts drafting, main payment invoices, subcontractors payment certificates, back charges, monthly status of accounts, final settlements, commercial correspondences, cost assessments submissions for change notices, quantum analysis for subcontractors claims/variations, commercial meetings/follow-ups, liaising with Authorities, and commercial reporting.
Projects Records:
Talkha Power Station CP-102, El Tebbin Power Station CP-102, Sidi Krir Power Station CP-102, Abu Qir Power Station CP-102, El Sokhna CP-104, El Sokhna CP-119, 6th October Simple Cycle, Giza North Power Station CP-102

Senior Technical Office Engineer at Petrojet
  • Egypt - Suez
  • March 2003 to July 2007

The Senior Technical Office Engineer in the Suez Regional Technical Office, technically responsible for number of the oil & gas and industrial projects that were awarded to the Eastern Branch, have had for some projects to be permanently deployed to the site until the projects accomplishment, while working remotely for the others.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Budget, RFQ’s, technical assessments for subcontractors/suppliers offers, technical coordination, pursuing the placement of subcontractors suborders and delivery of material, correspondences, preparation of takeoff and BOQ’s, items breakdowns, main payment invoices, subcontractors payment certificates, back charges, monthly status of accounts, final settlements, cost assessments submissions for change notices, quantum analysis for subcontractors claims/variations, liaising with Authorities, and commercial reporting.
Project Records:
Ash El-Malaha crude oil pipeline and facilities plant, Suez Outfitters Factory, Suez Cement Factory, Duba Offshore Rig Platform, LNG Damietta, Sharm El-sheikh Airport Jet A Fuel Tanks, City Gas Headquarter Building

Structural Design Engineer at Space Consultants
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2001 to February 2003

Structural Design Engineer responsible for designing the structural elements (concrete, steel), and carrying out the detailed engineering and shop drawings if required.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Applying the proper structural system, design calculations, design development, design coordination, final design drawings, detailed/shop drawings.
Project Records:
El Rehab Compound Phases III & IV, Hurgada Airport Terminal 2, various residential housings

Education

Higher diploma, Professional Diploma in the Construction Law (CLAC)
  • at American University in Cairo
  • May 2012

Professional Diploma in the Construction Law (CLAC), American University in Cairo (2009 – 2012), which covers the following disciplines: International Standard Forms of Contracts (FIDIC, ICE, JCT, etc.), and Specific Contracts. Comparative Arbitration, Claims, and Disputes Resolution Techniques. Commercial Law, Law of FIDIC, Sources and Regimes of Obligations, and Evidence Law.

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Ain Shams University
  • June 2001

Bachelor’s Degree of Civil Engineering, Ain Shams University – Faculty of Engineering (2001).

Bayt Tests

Negotiations Skills Test
Score 65%

Specialties & Skills

Quantity Surveying
Commercials
Contracts
Leadership
Time Management
Autocad
Initiation
MS Projects
Analyzing
MS Office
Management
Presentation
Independent
Solving Problems
Persuading
Innovation
Delegation
Motivation
Planning
Negotiation

Social Profiles

Personal Website
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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

General Syndicate of Egyptian Engineers, Civil Branch
  • Membership
  • July 2001
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Member
  • May 2013

Training and Certifications

Cost Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Cost Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999
Professional Program in the Projects Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2009
Health & Safety (Training)
Training Institute:
MECsafe Limited
Date Attended:
October 2007
Duration:
16 hours
Effective Business Writing (Training)
Training Institute:
OCI Academy
Date Attended:
August 2008
Duration:
16 hours
Contracting & Contract Procedures for Building Projects (Training)
Training Institute:
Career Development & Consultation Academy
Date Attended:
May 2005
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Social Activities
    Participating in some charity events (orphans, elimination of poverty, eradication of illiteracy) Attendance of entertainment events (summer camps, football tournaments) Attendance of soft skills courses