Omar Safwat

•Developed and maintained comprehensive project schedules, ensuring critical milestones were identified, tracked, and all activities completed on time and within budget.
•Collaborated extensively with cross-functional project teams to create detailed construction plans, including optimal resource allocation, procurement schedules, and logistics strategies.
•Prepared and delivered impactful weekly and monthly progress reports to key project stakeholders, highlighting key accomplishments, issues, and risks.
•Proactively worked with project teams to identify and manage over 20 project risks, implementing robust mitigation strategies that reduced the impact of critical risks by 80%.
•Identified and documented several critical project events that led to the preparation of 3 successful Extensions of Time (EOT) claims, collaborating with the Planning Manager and Contracts/Legal Departments to secure a total 4-month extension of the project timeline.
•Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with clients, actively engaging in meetings and addressing their concerns to ensure high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project life-cycle.
•Continuously monitored and assessed key project performance indicators, such as schedule adherence, cost variance, and quality metrics, to identify areas for improvement and implement timely corrective actions.

•Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, ensuring that milestones were identified and tracked, and all activities were completed on time and within budget.
•Collaborated extensively with project teams to create comprehensive construction plans, including resource allocation, procurement schedules, and logistics planning.
• Prepared and delivered impacted weekly and monthly progress reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key accomplishments, issues, and risks.
•Worked proactively with project teams to identify and effectively manage over 20 project risks, implementing robust mitigation strategies that reduced the impact of critical risks by 40%.
• Participated in the preparation of three successful Extensions of Time (EOT) claims in different project packages, securing a total 6-month extension for each package, in collaboration with the Planning Manager and Contracts/Legal Departments.
•Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with clients, actively engaging in meetings and addressing their concerns to ensure high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project life-cycle.
•Continuously monitored and assessed key project performance indicators, such as schedule adherence, cost variance, and quality metrics, to identify areas for improvement and implement timely corrective actions.

A professional civil engineer with experience in construction projects as Planning Engineer, working in the field of project management, planning & scheduling, cost & time control, participate in the preparation of EOTs (Extensions of Time) along with the Planning Manager and the Contracts/Legal Departments.

• Conducted thorough reviews of contractor schedules, proposing key recommendations that led to a 10% reduction in project timelines, enabling more efficient project completion and increased client satisfaction
• Coordinated and interfaced daily with clients, and other sub-contractors, resulting in streamlined communication and better collaboration.
• Assisted in the creation of weekly snap shots as requested by clients, allowing for more accurate tracking and faster decision-making.
• Attended meetings with clients and owners, providing updates and implementing new directions to ensure project success.
• Developed effective systems and procedures to deliver top-quality services to clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
• Assisted in preparing time extension or delay analysis reports, which supported informed decision-making and helped mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborated with the Commercial Team to ensure planning goals were achieved, contributing to overall project efficiency and cost savings.
• Led the team in ensuring timely submission of all deliverables, maintaining project schedule and enhancing overall performance.
• Reviewed and signed off on all deliverables prior to submission to owners and clients, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Interfaced with the Design Team to guarantee timely issuance of designs that met the planned schedule, resulting in a 15% reduction in design-related delays.
• Engaged with clients' project managers and zone managers on a daily basis, fostering strong relationships and enabling smoother project execution.

Specialized in asset evaluation, feasibility studies and value engineering. Also involved in strategic management, defining general business plans, prepares feasibility studies, and prepares highest and best use and utilization of assets.
•Prepared detailed quarterly progress reports for 50+ projects, ensuring contractor performance aligned with project requirements and their ability to afford bank fund fees. Conducted thorough inspections, evaluated work quality, and documented project advancements. Contributed to the successful completion of projects totaling 10+ billion pounds.
•Contributed to a team that implemented value engineering strategies for large-scale production planning in a manufacturing company, resulting in annual cost savings of 2.5 M EGP and increased efficiency.
•Provided detailed reports on project feasibility and highest and best use. Completed 15+ projects with a combined total value exceeding 20 billion pounds. Incorporated comprehensive analyses, market trends, and economic factors to deliver insights that facilitated optimized investments and maximized returns. Clients achieved cost savings of 10% and realized a 20% increase in profitability.
•Prepared comprehensive asset valuation reports for 70+ projects, totaling 60 billion pounds in asset value. Utilized in-depth market studies and valuation standards to provide accurate assessments. Demonstrated expertise in delivering actionable insights that resulted in 10% cost savings and 5% increase in asset value for clients.
•Conducted thorough market research and analysis across 70+ projects, enabling clients to identify emerging trends and adapt their asset management strategies. Utilized comprehensive data collection methods and analytical tools to gather insights on market dynamics, customer preferences, and industry developments. Facilitated successful adaptations of asset management strategies.