Ahmad Sallam
Client-Side Project Manager | Construction & Fit-Out Projects | MEP & Facilities Management Professional
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional experienced in managing multi-million-dirham construction and facilities projects across UAE and Egypt. Delivered strategic banking infrastructure and workplace transformation projects through effective project planning, budgeting, and contractor management. Focused on leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives ahead of schedule and within budget while ensuring compliance and high-quality standards.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Commercial Bank International (CBI), UAE
04.2022 - Current
- Manage planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of construction, fit-out, MEP, workplace transformation, and facilities management projects across the bank's UAE portfolio.
- Manage a project portfolio exceeding AED 30 million.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and project close-out activities.
- Prepare project budgets, business cases, cost estimates, and financial evaluations.
- Manage more than 30 contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
- Coordinate with over 20 internal and external stakeholders, including executive management, consultants, authorities, and vendors.
- Monitor project progress, quality standards, project risks, compliance requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Manage facilities management projects and infrastructure enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, authority requirements, and corporate standards.
- CBI Jumeirah Headquarters Fit-Out & Workplace Transformation.
- CBI Sharjah Head Office Projects.
- CBI Dubai Mall Branch Fit-Out.
- CBI New Sharjah Office.
- CBI Jebel Ali Building Renovation Project.
- People of Determination Accessibility Enhancement Program across CBI locations.
- Various Facilities Management and Infrastructure Improvement Projects.
- Successfully delivered multiple banking construction, fit-out, and infrastructure projects across the UAE.
- Consistently achieved project completion ahead of schedule.
- Delivered the majority of projects within approved budgets.
- Enhanced contractor performance, project governance, and stakeholder engagement processes.
- Supported modernization and expansion initiatives for CBI's operational and customer-facing facilities.
Electrical Project Engineer
AMSC Holding, UAE
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed electrical engineering activities, project coordination, installation supervision, testing, commissioning, and project delivery for large-scale residential and commercial developments.
- Al Fattan Downtown Towers – Dubai
- Project Value: AED 660+ Million
- Three high-rise residential towers and common facilities.
- Complete electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, low current systems, testing, and commissioning.
- Successfully resolved multiple critical technical and construction challenges.
- Coordinated with consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion and handover.
- Cherrywoods Villas – Dubai
- Scope:
- More than 500 villas.
- Electrical infrastructure, power distribution, lighting systems, testing, commissioning, and project coordination.
- Achievements:
- Successfully managed electrical works across a large residential development.
- Supported project delivery in line with quality and schedule requirements.
- Commercial Bank International Headquarters Project
- Scope:
- Electrical systems installation, testing, coordination, and project execution.
- Coordination with client, consultant, and subcontractors.
- Achievements:
- Successfully supported project execution and delivery in accordance with project requirements.
Electrical Engineer
Global Project Company (DAR MASR), Egypt
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led electrical engineering activities for large-scale residential developments under national housing program, ensuring project alignment with regulatory standards.
- Power distribution systems.
- Lighting systems.
- Testing and commissioning activities.
- Supervised site operations and coordinated contractor activities to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Monitored quality assurance and compliance to uphold safety regulations and technical specifications.
- Progress monitoring and reporting.
- Testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
- Scope:
- Responsibilities:
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Power & Machines Engineering -
Zagazig University
Egypt01-2016
Skills
Construction Management
Project coordination
MEP Project Delivery
Commercial & Banking Fit-Out Projects
Budget Preparation & Cost Control
Risk Assessment
Contract Administration
Procurement Management
Vendor & Contractor Management
Facilities Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Microsoft Dynamics 365
AutoCAD
ETAP
Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation Program – PM Tricks
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Al Zaafarana Wind Farm – 550 MW Vestas Wind Turbines
- Khalda Petroleum Company – Salam Base
- East Delta Electricity Production Company – 600 MW Steam Power Plant
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Commercial Bank International (CBI), UAE
04.2022 - Current
Electrical Project Engineer
AMSC Holding, UAE
02.2019 - 03.2022
Electrical Engineer
Global Project Company (DAR MASR), Egypt
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Electrical Power & Machines Engineering -
Zagazig University