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Mostafa ElHennawi, Contracts Manager

Mostafa ElHennawi

Contracts Manager·Construction & Planning Co. Ltd.

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Construction Engineering and Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 4 months

Contracts Manager

November 2024 - Present

Construction & Planning Co. Ltd.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2024 - Present

Responsible for leading the contracts department and managing all contractual aspects of various high-profile construction projects.
• Conducted contractual risk assessments and led client negotiations during tender stage to secure favorable terms and mitigate exposure.
• Managed contracts and claims post-award, coordinating with senior management and directing the contracts team to ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve effective claims resolution.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Contracts Manager

June 2024 - November 2024

Hill International

Cairo, Egypt

June 2024 - November 2024

Led the contract and claims management for a major infrastructure development in Cairo, overseeing contractor performance and advising the Employer on entitlement and risk-related matters. 
• Assessed claims and variation orders to establish their contractual merit in accordance with the Contract terms.
• Provided the Employer with recommendations and issued contractual responses to Contractors based on substantiation and merit.
Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Construction and Building

Contracts Assistant Manager

October 2019 - June 2024

Marakez for Real Estate Development

Cairo, Egypt

October 2019 - June 2024

Responsible for the Contract Management Cycle within the Corporate, including, Contracts preparation, Contracts Administration, Claims preparation and assessment for several projects (IKEA Store Mall of Arabia, Mindhaus Campus and Strip)
• Responsible for preparing and evaluating all project related Claims and Variations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Managed record keeping for all Contract-related correspondence and documentation.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Contract Administrator

October 2018 - October 2019

GAMA Construction

Cairo, Egypt

October 2018 - October 2019

Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, coordinating and replying to contractual correspondences with Subcontractors and Client as well as initiation of claims/counterclaims, identification of claim events, preparation of claim statements and notices, and ensure proper contemporary records are maintained.

•Provide contractual advice to project management team to support proper decision making.
•Review and ensure timely updates of all contract administration logs and project contracts reports
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Contracts and Claims Engineer

October 2015 - January 2018

Orascom Construction Ltd.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2015 - January 2018

Responsible for contractual correspondences with the main contractor and monitoring the terms of the subcontract including progress, invoices and payments as well as identifying any change orders, modifications or claims that should be submitted to the client.
• Developed and prepared regular reports on contracts status.
• Negotiated contract terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Handled all contractual correspondences with all the concerned parties.
• Analyzed potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Contracts Engineer

August 2013 - July 2015

Saudi Binladin Group - Rush Projects Division

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 2013 - July 2015

Tasked with creating and administering the construction contracts, preparing and issuing monthly status reports, and managing project contractual records. Furthermore, was responsible for assisting with assessing change orders/claims submitted to the client.
• Developed procedures for insurance claims
• Developed and prepared regular reports on contracts status
• Contributed in applying ORACLE E-Business Suite through adding contracts and monitoring billing process
• Handled all contractual correspondences with all the concerned parties
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Contracts Engineer

May 2012 - July 2013

Six of October Development and Investment (SODIC)

Cairo, Egypt

May 2012 - July 2013

Monitored contractual obligations during the life cycle of the project, held responsibility for tender analysis and evaluation for different scopes, and reviewed all contract documents.
• Prepared contracts for the following projects: Westown Residences (Phase I - Phase II - Phase III), Kattameya Plaza, and Eastown
• Performed monthly progress updates on-site to monitor contractors’ progress and performance in accordance with contract requirements
• Administered the procurement process during Eastown start-up phase
• Negotiated contract terms with outside vendors/contractors
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University

January 2012

January 2012

Bachelor's degree, Construction Engineering and Management

Egypt

GPA (point): 2.75 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.75 out of 4

Being a Construction Engineering and Management Program graduate has given me the opportunity to expand my practice through studying various engineering academic material such as civil engineering and design courses. Moreover, it has provided me with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage the design, procurement, construction and operation of buildings, infrastructure systems, and industrial facilities.The Main Academic Courses taken included the following: • Construction Project Management • Construction Planning and Scheduling • Cost Engineering • Contract Administration • Law and Construction • FIDIC Contracts • Marketing • Economics • Reinforced Concrete Design • Steel Structures Design

Skills

Evaluation of Variation

Expert

Claims

Expert

Contract Management

Expert

Contracts

Expert

Project Management

Expert

AUTOCAD

Intermediate

Primevera

Beginner

Microsoft Office

Expert

Evaluation of Variation

Expert

Claims

Expert

Contract Management

Expert

Contracts

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Management

Expert

Quantity Surveying

Intermediate

Negotiation

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

French

Beginner

Memberships

Egyptian Engineers Syndicate

Civil Engineer

January 2012

Saudi Council of Engineers

Civil Engineer

August 2013

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Associate Member

November 2020

Training and Certifications

Certifications
FIDIC Module 1: Practical use of FIDIC conditions of contracts on 2017 Red and Yellow books
Feb 2021
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
Training
Contractual and Legal Aspects in Construction Industry (CLAC)
Egypt For Management & Engineering Development (EMEND)
Dec 2020