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Hisham Aboul Ela

Hisham Aboul Ela

Project Director
Abu Dhabi

Summary

With extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, residential, mixed-use, and education, I have developed a strong foundation in managing complex projects. Since graduating in 1997, I have honed my skills as a Senior Project Manager and Director of Construction Supervision Services.

Key strengths include managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, overseeing budgets, timelines, and teams, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors. I excel at prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and making quick decisions to keep projects on track, even in the face of unexpected challenges.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of my management style. I emphasize clarity with clients, team members, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and project progress. Active listening, asking the right questions, and providing regular updates are key practices I employ.

I also prioritize relationship-building within teams and with stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. This approach has led to improved communication, greater productivity, and higher-quality project outcomes.

As the Director of Construction Supervision Services, I’m utilising my expertise to oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and meet the highest standards of quality. My role involves managing diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a clear line of communication among stakeholders to drive project success. I’m focusing on providing strategic guidance, ensuring resource deployment aligns with project requirements, and addressing challenges proactively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director Construction Supervision Services UAE+

KEO International Consultants
06.2008 - Current

Responsibility:

As Director of Construction Supervision Services in the UAE, I manage a diverse portfolio of construction projects where KEO serves as the supervision consultant. My role encompasses overseeing the execution of these projects and ensuring that our teams maintain the highest standards of quality and professionalism. This involves close collaboration with all project leaders, Resident Engineers, and project managers to guarantee that they are fulfilling their responsibilities and delivering excellence in site supervision services.

PROJECTS

Construction Supervision Portfolio Projects, over

Position: Director CS Services UAE+

The Construction Supervision (CS) portfolio within KEO UAE+ encompasses all supervision services across the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and the Western Region), as well as Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan.

Key Projects

DAMAC Bay 1, By DAMAC, Construction Supervision,Three high-rise Towers 50+.

LIV Maritime, By LIV, Construction Supervision, High-Rise Tower 50+.

Jumaira Golf Estate Triangle, By Dar Global, Construction Supervision, Infrastructure of Villa Complex.

Dubai Marina 3M, By Emaar, Construction Supervision, High-Rise Tower.

Family Development Foundation HQ, By Aldar, Construction Supervision, Government Offices.

Sadiyaat Lagoon Development, by Aldar, Construction Supervision, over 2000 villa complex.

Al Nabbagh Development, By Aldar, Construction Supervision, Infrastructure of Villa complex.


Dedicated Projects

Emirates Palace Refurbishment, Abu Dhabi, 2020-2023, (Over 300 Million)

Position: Senior Project Manager - PMC

MediClinic Hospital Expansion, in Abu Dhabi, 2017-2021 (310 Million)

Position: Project Manager - PMC

Masdar Visitor Center AUH, 2016-2017

Position: Project Manager - CS

King Abdul Aziz Road in Mecca (KAAR)

Position: Project Manager - PMC

Sparkle Tower, Dubai, High-Rise

Position: Project Manager - PMC

DAMAC Akoya Phase 1, by DAMAC, at Dubai, Villa Complex.

Position: Project Manager - CS

Wedyan Development in Riyadh, mixed use development, including hospitality Projects.

Position: Project Manager - PMC

Awqaf Tower at Khaldeyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2011 – 2016, (324 Million)

Position: Project Manager - PMC

Design of The New TAMM building at Madinat Zayed, 2011 – 2012, (108 Million)

Position: Project Manager - PMC

WRDC & WRM Head quarters at Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2008 – 2010, (760 Million)

Position: Project Manager - PMC

Bid Manager and Projects’ Control Manager

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
02.2007 - 05.2008

Responsibility:

Project management involves planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, performance monitoring, and change management. These responsibilities include developing schedules, managing costs, identifying risks, monitoring performance, and managing changes to ensure project success.


PROJECTS

17 projects totalling 3.7 billion AED, including mixed-use, residential, and office spaces, the notable projects can be summarised as follows:



Project Manager

CEG International
Qatar
02.2004 - 02.2007

Responsibility:

  • The responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder management, design coordination, quantity surveying, regulatory compliance, project execution, risk management, quality control, team leadership, and client satisfaction. The goal is to ensure successful mosque construction projects with precise design and quantity surveying, adherence to regulations and religious requirements, and client satisfaction.

PROJECTS

Over 16 Projects with Project cost Value of over 340 Million Qatari Riyal, the projects’ types were offices, schools. And residential.

  • The project involves the pre-contract consultancy services for the design of two new mosques, one with a capacity of 1500 worshippers and the other with a capacity of 200 worshippers. The mosques will be located in Doha, Qatar, and the estimated cost of the project is 1,643,835.00 US Dollars (6,000,000.00 Qatari Riyal).

Project cost estimate: 2,191,780.00 US Dollar (8,000,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 838,803.00 US Dollar (3,061,634.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,369,863.00 US Dollar (5,000,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,095,890.00 US Dollar (4,000,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 152,876.00 US Dollar (558,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 6,899,846.00 US Dollar (25,184,440.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 410,958.00 US Dollar (1,500,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 500,000.00 US Dollar (1,825,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 3,287,671.00 US Dollar (12,000,000.00 Qatari Riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,369,860.00 us dollar (5,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,095,890.00 us dollar (4,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,643,835.00 us dollar (6,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 1,917,808.00 us dollar (7,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 2,465,753.00 us dollar (9,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 2,191,780.00 us dollar (8,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 30,136,986.00 us dollar (110,000,000.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 68,352,104.00 us dollar (249,485,400.00 qatari riyal)

Project cost estimate: 18,374,137.00 us dollar (67,065,600.00 qatari riyal)

Project Coordinator

Saud Consult Misr
09.2000 - 02.2004

Responsibility:

Project Coordinator role involved detailed design work, code compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Key tasks included FLS code reviews, constructibility assessments, and quality control measures.

PROJECTS

Built area: 72400 m²

Estimated project cost: 32 Million SR

Site Engineer

MENA FOR TOURISTIC & ESTATE INVESTMENT
09.1999 - 06.2000

As a site engineer during the construction stage, the primary responsibility was to ensure the project was executed efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key duties included project planning, ensuring resource availability, quality control through inspections, and enforcing health and safety measures on-site. Material management involved coordinating deliveries and inventory, while cost management focused on tracking expenses and budget compliance. Effective coordination with architects, contractors, and suppliers was essential, alongside maintaining comprehensive documentation of progress, site visits, and challenges. Strong management, technical expertise, and clear communication were critical to the project’s success.

Design Architect

ARCHITECT ESAP “Prof. Samy Elewa ”
09.1998 - 09.1999

I was responsible for architecture design works, and finalisation of the detailed architecture drawings of hospitality resort in Red Sea.

Site Engineer

HELWAN MILITARY AIRPORT
01.1998 - 03.1999

I was fulfilling my duties as a soldier in Helwan Airport, Air forces. I was supervising the works for the renovation of the main run way of the airport, including the monitoring and controlling the contractor performance, as well as the project QAQC.

Design Architect

PROF. AHMED RAMZY FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
04.1998 - 09.1998

I was responsible for Architecture design works, and finalization of the detailed architecture drawings for health care projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Helwan University
Egypt
05-1997

Skills

Integration Management

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Affiliations

  • PMI
  • Engineering Syndicate of Egypt
  • ADM Registered Architect

Personal Information

Nationality: Egyptian

Timeline

Director Construction Supervision Services UAE+

KEO International Consultants
06.2008 - Current

Bid Manager and Projects’ Control Manager

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
02.2007 - 05.2008

Project Manager

CEG International
02.2004 - 02.2007

Project Coordinator

Saud Consult Misr
09.2000 - 02.2004

Site Engineer

MENA FOR TOURISTIC & ESTATE INVESTMENT
09.1999 - 06.2000

Design Architect

ARCHITECT ESAP “Prof. Samy Elewa ”
09.1998 - 09.1999

Design Architect

PROF. AHMED RAMZY FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
04.1998 - 09.1998

Site Engineer

HELWAN MILITARY AIRPORT
01.1998 - 03.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Helwan University
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