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Mohamed Mahfouz

Dubai

Summary

Experienced Influential Development and Project Management Executive with a proven track record of leading successful projects in various sectors, including residential, luxury residences, commercial, hospitality, infrastructure, mixed-use masterplans, and large urban developments. Adept at overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, while ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards. Skilled in developing budgets, procurement strategies, operational procedures, project plans, and establishing project controls. Held leadership roles with top-tier entities such as Al-Futtaim, DAMAC, MERAAS, and Al Hamra. Contributed to high-profile projects such as Dubai Festival City, Dubai Marina Waterfront, Uptown Motor City, Al Muneera, DAMAC Prive, DAMAC Maison Distinction, DAMAC Paramount Hotel and Residences, City Walk, La Ville Hotel, Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, Ain Dubai, Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, Falcon Island, and Al Hamra Waterfront Residences. Successfully managed a substantial portfolio of projects worth over AED 26 billion+, including 7000+ residential units, 3000+ hotel keys, 40+ luxury residences, and 4 mixed-use master plans. Notable achievements include orchestrating project delivery and operation licensing for six hotels and implementing risk mitigation plans resulting in 15% efficiency gains. Proven expertise in negotiating final accounts with main contractors and achieving budget settlements for seven projects. Demonstrated exceptional procurement efficiency of 95% for nine projects. With a strong background in construction (11 years), consultancy (3 years), and developer roles (over 10 years), possesses core competencies in leadership, strategic planning, accountability, and project delivery. Objective is to drive operational efficiency and deliver results that align with organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Project Department

Al Hamra
06.2022 - 12.2024
    • Spearheaded the Project's department
    • Assigned as the Employer's Representative for all Business Stakeholders
    • Managed design development, planning, procurement, and delivery for over twenty projects across the organization
    • Formulated project briefs, product specifications, and contractual frameworks for fifteen projects
    • Instituted twenty-five streamlined project management procedures within the department
    • Recruited and transformed over eighteen candidates for the department, enhancing the business unit's capabilities
    • Initiated Value Engineering measures, resulting in 20% cost reduction
    • Projects Portfolio: Al Hamra Marina Residences, Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Renovation, Al Hamra Waterfront Residences, Waldorf Astoria Residences, Falcon Island, Al Hamra Masterplan redevelopment & Boardwalk

Vice President Project Management

DAMAC Properties
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led project delivery and operation licensing for the Paramount Hotel and Residences
  • Projects Portfolio: DAMAC Maison Aykon City Hotel Apartments, Reva Residences, DAMAC Paramount Hotel and Residences, Vera Residences, Zada Tower

Head of Project Management

MERAAS
06.2016 - 02.2021
    • Headed the full cycle of project development for the Dubai Cruise Terminal
    • Delivered one Mixed-use Masterplan at City Walk and achieved budget settlement
    • Directed a Guinness World Record-winning, first unmanned Smart police station at City Walk
    • Coordinated eleven Pre-operation work streams for the world's largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai
    • Projects Portfolio: City Walk Residential, City Walk, La Ville Hotel, Valiant Clinic, Al Sarfa Villas, Al Bada Residential, Dubai Harbour, Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, Dubai Smart Police Station - SPS, Ain Dubai

Senior Manager Project Management

DAMAC Properties
02.2013 - 06.2016
    • Accomplished budget settlements for three projects
    • Controlled all project stages from design development to handover for the DAMAC Maison Distinction
    • Acquired operational licenses for three hotels
    • Projects Portfolio: DAMAC Maison Distinction, DAMAC Prive, DAMAC Majestine, DAMAC Breez

Senior Project Manager

Al-Futtaim Carillion
06.2002 - 02.2013
    • Supervised all project phases from commencement to end-user handover for seventeen buildings
    • Received 3 Health & Safety Excellence Awards
    • Surpassed procurement goals, achieving 90% within budget for the Le Méridien Hotel project
    • Organized an effective end-user handover for two towers at Dubai Marina Waterfront project
    • Successfully met productivity targets within the cost plan for the Al Muneera project
    • Projects Portfolio: Le Méridien Hotel & Conference Centre, Al Muneera - Al Raha Beach, Uptown Motor City, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Marina Waterfront, Arabian Ranches 1

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
07.2000

Skills

  • Executive Decision Making
  • Development Management
  • Processes Development
  • Procurement
  • Design Management
  • Cost Management
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Motivation
  • Client Relations
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Program Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Cost Control
  • Contract Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Control
  • KPI Implementation
  • Quality & Safety Management
  • Construction Management
  • Project scheduling
  • Scope management
  • Agile methodology
  • Proactive mindset

Certification

  • Appointed Person - Mobile Crane, 05/09
  • National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - NEBOSH, 10/08

Languages

Arabic
English

Personal Information

Title: Development and Project Management Executive

Timeline

Head of Project Department

Al Hamra
06.2022 - 12.2024

Vice President Project Management

DAMAC Properties
02.2021 - 06.2022

Head of Project Management

MERAAS
06.2016 - 02.2021

Senior Manager Project Management

DAMAC Properties
02.2013 - 06.2016

Senior Project Manager

Al-Futtaim Carillion
06.2002 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Cairo University
Mohamed Mahfouz