Taher Abdelalim, Architectural Projects Manager

Taher Abdelalim

Architectural Projects Manager

Al Riyada Fe Al Emara

Location
Saudi Arabia - Mecca
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Architectural Projects Manager at Al Riyada Fe Al Emara
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • My current job since May 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully organized a series of building projects by implementing a fundamental understanding of the work.
• Improved relationships with key suppliers and vendors resulted in a 75% reduction in delivery time.
• Created a construction budget and verified that financial plans were followed.

Key Achievements
• Supervised the completion of 6 large mosque projects in Makkah Al-Mukarramah
• Increased the company’s market share by 25%, by implementing branding projects.
• Received accolades for efficiently and effectively managing 6 projects simultaneously.
• Built a new team for the company, thereby, increasing its ability to handle more projects, and generate revenue.

Projects Manager at TAMCO For General Contracting and Suppliers
  • Egypt - Minya
  • My current job since March 2021

Project: School construction projects

Key Responsibilities:
. Successfully managed project closeout process by compiling final documents including punch list, material inspection documentation, quality control reports, warranties, and evaluating contractor’s performance.
. Successfully implemented construction cost improvements through use of new, innovative and superior construction materials and tools.
. Helped coordinate the efforts of the procurement and logistics departments so required materials and submittals were delivered on time to site.
. Controlled expenditures within limitations of project budgets and completed projects on time.
. Responsible for preparing contract change orders, progress, and final pay estimates, comprehensive field reports.

Key achievements:
. Successfully delivered two school buildings with a total area of 5, 850 square meters under budget by 10% and two months ahead of schedule
. Maximized employee morale and productivity by 20%, ensuring staff is well-briefed and constantly motivated on all aspects of their work daily.Project: School construction projects Key Responsibilities: . Successfully managed project closeout process by compiling final documents including punch list, material inspection documentation, quality control reports, warranties, and evaluating contractor’s performance. . Successfully implemented construction cost improvements through use of new, innovative and superior construction materials and tools. . Helped coordinate the efforts of the procurement and logistics departments so required materials and submittals were delivered on time to site. . Controlled expenditures within limitations of project budgets and completed projects on time. . Responsible for preparing contract change orders, progress, and final pay estimates, comprehensive field reports. Key achievements: . Successfully delivered two school buildings with a total area of 5, 850 square meters under budget by 10% and two months ahead of schedule . Maximized employee morale and productivity by 20%, ensuring staff is well-briefed and constantly motivated on all aspects of their work daily.
Skills: Contractors · Project Management · Project Planning · Cost Management · Contract Negotiation · Construction Management · Construction

Resident Engineer at Integrated consultation company ICCEG
  • Egypt - Minya
  • September 2022 to May 2023

Managing supervision of the implementation of the Maghagha central hospital ( 300 beds ) in al Minya - Egypt

Key Responsibilities:
. Supervise consultant inspection staff in their oversight of daily construction activities and ensure they are equipped with the appropriate inspection documents necessary to perform controlled inspections, as well as review of daily narratives and inspection reports provided by said field staff.
. Reviewed the construction schedule to ensure submittals were properly coordinated by the contractor.
. Reviewed QA/QC for documents related to Bulletins and the accuracy of Closeout documents.
. Wrote reports and had meetings with the management and client to provide updates on project progress.
. Ensured the quality of the work met client and management specifications.

Key achievements:
. Managing an engineering supervision team of six individuals to construct a large-scale hospital project to be completed in 2024 with a total area of 62, 300 square meters, with a market value of EGP 1.55 billion, equivalent to $62 million.
. Implemented a bi-weekly meeting with 9 other department heads to discuss goals, updates, and challenges, increasing productivity across departments by 6% over 3 months

Construction Manager at BIC for contracting and construction
  • Egypt - Asyut
  • March 2020 to March 2021

Project: Extension of Al-Azhar University Hospital

Key Responsibilities
. Communicated often with management to escalate and resolve issues and mitigate risks
. Analyzed technical problems and assisted in not only providing recommendations but also involved in providing the solutions.
. Established and implemented work schedules and adjusted them to meet project deadlines.
. Lead and supervise construction projects for teams of 25+ members, including construction laborers, external contractors, and junior engineers.
. Delivered daily guidance and hands-on support to construction staff and subcontractors.

Key achievements:
. Saved 5% on construction bid contract by renegotiating terms.
. Ensured laborers and external contractors complied with safety, achieving a total recordable incident rate of 2.3 per 100 workers (Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) is 3)
. Developed and implemented a site-wide productivity improvement plan which increased overall productivity by over 20 %

Senior Architect at Arkan consultant
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2018 to March 2020

Project: Commercial administrative buildings and medical complexes

Key Responsibilities
. Ensured quality workmanship and customer satisfaction throughout the construction process through face to face daily interaction with high profile customers in order to analyze and resolve all challenging circumstances.
. Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements.
. Reviewing an evaluating contractor submittal inclusive of method of statements, inspection and test plans material submittals and shop drawings
. Coordinated actions and inspections between the client and the general contractor to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
. Established the need and coordinated field visits with professionals of different disciplines for problems related to the development of the construction work.

Key achievements:
. Implemented effective cost-reduction measures that slashed 10% of budgeted construction costs in 3 commercial buildings.
. Managed all aspects of complex projects totaling over of EGP 900 million, equivalent to $60 million in total budgets.

Senior Site Architect at Bin Sammar co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • March 2009 to July 2018

Project: King Faisal Hospital at Makkah (300 beds)

Key Responsibilities
. Ensuring Hight quality standards and compliance for all aspect of the project
. Managing materials order and delivery in line with subcontractor obligations
. Adhering to compliance regarding health, safety and security at all time
. Foreseeing potential obstacles to completion and resolving them promptly and efficiently
. Monitored sub-contractors in the completion of daily operations to ensure project progress and optimal performance.
. Adopted material optimization techniques. Encouraged construction site staff to reduce the wastage of materials on the field by explaining cost benefits.

Key achievements:
. Delivered Project (phase I) 3 Months Ahead of Schedule within allocated budget
. Secured phase II of the same project through early project delivery

Site Engineer at Sama Masr CO
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2008 to March 2009

Project: Construction of the Orphanage Complex in Luxor

Key Responsibilities
. Provide reliable supervision in order to effectively control and approve on site construction activities
. Collaborating with the QA/QC engineer to conduct site inspections in line with approved test plan
. Monitoring site works and activities to ensure compliance with the relevant method of statements project specifications codes and standards approved design and project safety plan

Key achievements:
. Tasked with site management duties when the Project Manager is absent, liaise with clients as directed by Project Manager.
. Managed a technical and labor force of 60 to complete a 5-story buildings construction project

Site Engineer at Alalmia for development and real estate investments
  • Egypt - Minya
  • June 2007 to March 2008

Project: Construction of a villa complex

Key Responsibilities
. Monitored construction projects on-site and made daily decisions about construction activities.
. Read blueprints and plans and communicated them to workers.

Key achievements:
. Experienced to handle villas construction projects.
. Gained a reputation for working well on a team, receiving a ‘Team Player’ award.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Minia University
  • May 2007

. Architecture Engineering . Planning . Project Management . Urban Design

Specialties & Skills

Scheduling
Project Planning
Architecture
Construction Management
Project Management
Leadership
Tracking and monitoring
Negotiation
Scheduling and Time Management
Effective Communication
Risk Management
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Memberships

Project Management Institut
  • project manager
  • January 2020
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Architect
  • June 2007
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Architect Engineer
  • March 2011

Training and Certifications

project management professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020
Valid Until:
February 2026
Business English: Management and Leadership (Training)
Training Institute:
HTTPS://WWW.COURSERA.ORG/
Date Attended:
February 2019
Safety and Health in Construction (Training)
Training Institute:
HTTPS://ALISON.COM
Date Attended:
April 2019
Construction Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
HTTPS://WWW.COURSERA.ORG
Date Attended:
April 2019
PMP® Exam Prep Seminar (Training)
Training Institute:
HTTPS://INSTRUCTING.COM/
Date Attended:
November 2019
Duration:
35 hours

Hobbies

  • Soccer