Montasser Fahmy, Project Manager/Projects Control Supervisor/Senior Architect Engineer

Montasser Fahmy

Project Manager/Projects Control Supervisor/Senior Architect Engineer

ENGINEERING SYSTEMS GROUP

Location
Kuwait - Ar Rumaythiyah
Education
Bachelor's degree, ●Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering
Experience
43 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :43 years, 11 Months

Project Manager/Projects Control Supervisor/Senior Architect Engineer at ENGINEERING SYSTEMS GROUP
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since May 2007

Duties:
●Lead a team of engineers to review designs prepared by various architecture and engineering firms for various projects and successfully manage and coordinate large projects.
●Manage the complete project life cycle by implementing an effective Project Control System.
●Provide document support to resolve disputes and defend against claims.
●Develop TORs and manage project design through all stages, administer construction and bidding process and look after material procurement.
●Review and resolve issues related to tender documents, technical specifications, drawings and data sheets.
●Monitor project execution to ensure on time and within budget completion and assist in closing out.
●Accomplished assessment of all BOT projects and real-estate properties. Appraised more than 1200 properties implementing best appraisal methods.
●Manage the complete project life cycle. Prepare and revise all technical, financial submittals. Prepare the Auction Documents, manage the pretender meeting and involve in the awarding.
Tasks:
●Organize a team of engineers to review designs prepared by various architecture and engineering firms for various projects.
●Supervising the complete project life cycle by implementing an effective Integrated Project Management System.
●Provide document support to resolve disputes and defend against claims
●Develop TORs and manage project design through all stages, administer construction and bidding process and look after material procurement.
●Review and resolve issues related to tender documents, technical specifications, drawings and data sheets.
●Monitor project execution (Planning, Design, Construction, Decoration and Furnishing) to ensure on time and within budget completion and assist in closing out.
●Accomplished assessment of all BOT projects and real-estate properties. Appraised more than 1200 properties implementing best appraisal methods.
●Control and implement the complete project life cycle. Prepare and revise all technical, financial submittals. Prepare the Auction Documents, manage the pretender meetings and involve in the awarding
Major Projects:
●Provide management services in administration and management of projects for Kuwait National Guard (KNG) ●Estimated budget: KD 60 million ●Role: Project Manager/Project Control Supervisor.
●Project management consultancy services for the Design and Construction of office headquarters building of Oil Development Company (ODC) ●Estimated budget: KD 12 million ●Role: Project Manager/ Senior Architect Engineer.
●Project management consultancy services for the Design and Construction of new office building at Ahmadi for Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) ●Estimated budget: KD 13 million ●Role: Project Manager /Senior Architect Engineer.
●Administration and management consultancy services of programs & projects of Administration of Kuwait Customs (AKC) ●Project Life Cycle: 30 years ●Role: Program manager/Senior Architect Engineer.
●Appraisal & Assessment of government real estate properties and BOT projects of Ministry of Finance ●Role: Project Manager.
●Appraisal & Assessment of Kuwait Touristic Enterprise real estate properties ●Role: Project Manager.
●Contract No. (8/10) (PTB-TAC-10-108) and Contract No. (4/13) (PTB-TAC-13-4 )of Consultancy services for assessment& appraisal & Feasibility Studies and prepare the auction documents (Technical/Financial/Legal) of nine government real estate properties (BOT projects) of Ministry of Finance. ●Sponsored by Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB). ●Role: Project Manager/ Senior Architect Engineer.

Project Manager at AL GHANIM COMBINED GROUP
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • July 2005 to May 2007

Role and Responsibilities
● Ensured execution of all contracts meet quality and other parameters and smooth progress by effective coordination with all stakeholders.

Achievements
● Improved project management and control by implementing Total Project Control (TPC) and developing programs on MS Access to maintain logs of projects, purchase requisitions and work orders facilitating reduction of overheads and optimizing margins.
● Completed the project for construction and renovation of schools for Ministry of Education, Ahmadi Governorate (contract value KD 4 million) in 13 months against a schedule of 36 months and achieving margins of over 50%.
● Managed two projects of KD 2 million each for construction and renovation of colleges and institutes of Public Authority of Applied Education

Projects Management Director at STREAMLINK COMMUNICATION COMPANY
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • April 2004 to June 2005

Role and Responsibilities
● Provide management and technical support for project development and implementation, contracts and procurement ensuring regulatory compliance and acting as a single point of contact for all project managers.

Achievements
● Set up the company’s offices, control rooms, computer networks and website to facilitate smooth operations and execution of projects in a record time of 6 months.
● Implemented revolutionary concepts to enable on time launch of services with minimum resources.
● Created the HR and administration department and obtained all regulatory approvals and licences.

Head of Buildings and Facilities Management at PUBLIC AUTHORITY OF APPLIED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 1991 to March 2004

Role and Responsibilities
● Led a team of 300 in the Construction and Maintenance division, looking after project management and construction management involving building improvement, new construction and demolitions covering works like class rooms, labs, workshops, kitchens, restaurants, offices, libraries, dormitories, athletic facilities, theatres, stores, mosques, boundary walls, utilities, infrastructure and landscaping for 20 colleges of the authority.

Achievements
● Provided the full range of project management support including designing, planning, preparation of specifications, construction schedules, contract documents, inspection of works and close out for projects covering new construction, renovation and alterations with an annual budget of USD 18, 000, 000.

Project Manager at AL AJEEL AND AL ZAID CONTRACTING AND TRADING COMPANY
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 1988 to July 1990

Role and Responsibilities
● Was responsible for the overall control and monitoring of projects including budgets, project scheduling, review, information management, contracts, procurement, design development and construction management working closely with all stakeholders.

Achievements
● Turned around 5 loss making projects (USD 3, 000, 000) into profitable ventures.
● Completed projects for clients like PAAET, Public Authority of Agriculture and Fisheries and Ministry of Health involving construction, renovation and landscaping

Planner / Expediter /Coordinator/ Program Manager at KUWAIT MUNICIPALITY
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • February 1982 to June 1988

Role and Responsibilities
● Provided effective management for selected project implementation programs of the organization

Achievements
● Revamped the methodology for implementing mega projects like Kuwait Highways, expressways, roads and infrastructure, electric substations, water reservoirs, afforestation and dumping pits with an estimated budget of over USD 4 billion.
● Played a key role in completing the Land Expropriation Project for Kuwait master plan up to the year 2005 (estimated budget of USD 20 billion).

Project Engineer at ALZAHRAA CONTRACTING AND TRADING COMPANY
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 1979 to December 1981

Role and Responsibilities
● Coordinated planning, designing, preparation of workshop drawings and project execution to adhere to budgets, costs and time for various construction projects like bank branches, government buildings etc

Education

Bachelor's degree, ●Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering
  • at Faculty of Engineering, University of Alexandria
  • June 1979

Specialties & Skills

QA QC Engineering
Facilities Engineering
Project Management
Construction Management
Building Maintenance
MS P.Point
Thorough knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
MS Word,Excel
examining ,re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing strategies
MS Access
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment
MS Project
AutoCad
Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
operation
procurement
supervising
minutes
purchasing
Primavera Planner
office administration
project execution
quality assurance
project supervision
planning
on site
pre construction
engineering management
operations management
project planning
primavera
maintenance management
materials
primavera p6
maintenance engineering
negotiation
program management
problem solving
preventive maintenance
maintenance services
maintenance planning
asset management
team leadership
site supervision
problem analysis
building management systems
emergency services
life safety

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • PMP Course 995/996; Member ID # 1770684
  • March 2010
Kuwait Project Management Certification Body
  • Preparation course for the International Project Management Association (IPMA) Certificate
  • May 2006
Kuwait Engineers Chartering Council
  • Certified Consultant Engineer in Architecture Engineering; Authorization No: 969
  • May 2006
Kuwait Society of Engineers
  • Registration No: 7498; Lifetime membership
  • January 1984
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Registration No: 3465/5; member
  • April 1981

Training and Certifications

Attended (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2001
Valid Until:
April 2001
PMP Exam Preparation Course PM Course 995/996 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Valid Until:
March 2010
participated as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a VE Project Workshop (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2003
Valid Until:
September 2003
Attended (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2005
Valid Until:
April 2005
attended a course on Preparation for IPMA Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2006
Valid Until:
June 2006
Successfully Completing Course In PRIMAVERA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1999
Valid Until:
January 2000
attended (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1987
Valid Until:
November 1987
Attended (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2005
Valid Until:
February 2005
Paased grade A (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1997
Valid Until:
December 1997
attended (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2005
Valid Until:
February 2005