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MOHAMED SALEM

Senior Manager I UAE Head Of Fit-Out Projects
MOHAMED SALEM

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager with a rich background in building maintenance, operations, budgeting, and a pivotal 2-year role in construction management. For the past decade, I've led transformative interior design and fit-out projects for retail, offices, and business centers. My focus now extends to designing exceptional customer experiences and implementing innovative technologies, aligning seamlessly with the demands of the digital transformation era. Seeking an executive-level position to contribute strategic insights and drive operational excellence.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Etisalat UAE
Dubai

Senior Manager | Trade Marketing Section | Head of UAE Fit-Out Projects
03.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in successful execution of strategic project initiatives and alignment with organizational goals
  • Implemented performance management system, resulting in 25% increase in productivity and cost savings
  • Streamlined project timelines and increased efficiency by 25% through collaboration with various departments for trade marketing and fit-out projects, resulting in positive financial impact for the business
  • Streamlined communication and coordination with main contractor to secure approvals from local authorities, leading to a 20% reduction in project delays and improved compliance
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline resource management and optimize fit out budget plan resulting in 20% cost savings
  • Implemented a successful rebranding strategy for Etisalat retail stores, resulting in customers brand awareness
  • Boosted productivity by 20% by fostering effective partnerships with creative and production agencies, fit-out contractors, and retail marketing agencies
  • Streamlined evaluation process for fit-out contractors and production houses using KPIs, leading to 20% increase in project completion rate.

Mideast Data Systems
Abu Dhabi

Projects Manager
11.2014 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Successfully implemented a data center projects for 1 major clients (ADNOC)
  • Streamlined the design phase of a project, leading to a 20% decrease in project timeline and improved client satisfaction
  • Implemented strategic planning and efficient resource allocation for site work, resulting in an increase in client satisfaction
  • Collaborated with local authorities to secure necessary permits and approvals, ensuring project completion ahead of schedule and exceeding client expectations
  • Implemented efficient cost control measures for projects, resulting in a 20% decrease in spending and improved profitability for Mideast Data Systems.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Etisalat
Cairo

Senior Supervisor | Acting Maintenance Manager | Facilities Maintenance
12.2009 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Achieved 15% increase in building utilities and facilities efficiency by developing and executing preventive maintenance program
  • Led cross-functional team in developing and implementing integrated facility management plan, resulting in 10% reduction in facility maintenance costs and improved overall building operations
  • Streamlined evaluation process for corrective and preventive maintenance, reducing mean time between failures by 20%
  • Boosted maintenance process through KPI review, surpassing targets and reducing costs.

SNC Lavalin International
Doha

Senior Project Electrical Engineer
06.2009 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Manage & supervise the contractor's performance for HV, MV & LV cable pulling activities to ensure that it complies with standards, specifications & aligned with the schedule time frame.
  • Manage & supervise the contractor's performance and installations for switchgears, generators, transformers, ...etc.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.

SNC Lavalin Gulf Contractors
Abu Dhabi

Site Engineer Acting As Resident Engineer
12.2007 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Manage contracts, contractors and resources overall including all aspects of interface management and resolves conflicts, disputes, disagreements, etc
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
  • Compiled and presented reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
  • Determine risks to delivery and ensures adequate risk mitigation or elimination contingency plans
  • Monitoring and controlling the cost of the project compared to the approved budget in conjunction with project cost controller.

Bank Audi
Cairo

Section Head Engineer
10.2006 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Managed maintenance department and fit-out projects for bank branches.
  • Responsible for the operation & maintenance of Audi Bank including the operation of Bank's main computer rooms, building's utilities, business centers, central lines, electronic digital boards, generators, LV substation at different branches
  • Responsible for implementing preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance plan to cover all bank's premises
  • Responsible for follow up all fit-out works of the new branches as per the bank's standards, design and time schedule.

EGY Trading & Engineering
Cairo

Building maintenance manager
09.2003 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Led a team in managing the first building maintenance contract in Egypt for Vodafone new HQ.
  • Successfully passed audits from Vodafone Group UK.
  • Develop and implement periodic planned and preventive maintenance programs to keep building utilities and facilities in optimum efficiency
  • Managing the evaluation process for both corrective and preventive maintenance and updating them according to mean time between failures
  • Ensure adequate safety stocks of all critical spares & equipment & develop an efficient system to give timely alerts in case of stock-outs

Education

The American University in Cairo
Cairo

Professional Certificate in Project Management from Project Management
01.2003 - 2003.04

Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt

B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
10.1998 - 2003.06

Skills

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Software

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Certification

Understanding Facility Management

Interests

Football

Reading

Timeline

Senior Manager | Trade Marketing Section | Head of UAE Fit-Out Projects

Etisalat UAE
03.2015 - Current

Projects Manager

Mideast Data Systems
11.2014 - 02.2015

Understanding Facility Management

09-2013

Leadership Skills

09-2012

Trainer - Train The Trainer Academy

06-2012

Customer Orientation

12-2010

Senior Supervisor | Acting Maintenance Manager | Facilities Maintenance

Etisalat
12.2009 - 10.2014

Senior Project Electrical Engineer

SNC Lavalin International
06.2009 - 11.2009

Site Engineer Acting As Resident Engineer

SNC Lavalin Gulf Contractors
12.2007 - 05.2009

Section Head Engineer

Bank Audi
10.2006 - 11.2007

Building maintenance manager

EGY Trading & Engineering
09.2003 - 09.2006

The American University in Cairo

Professional Certificate in Project Management from Project Management
01.2003 - 2003.04

Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University

B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
10.1998 - 2003.06

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