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Ahmed Elshoura

Contract Administrator
Jeddah

Summary

Strategic CIARB Accredited Engineer with a Master's degree in Construction Law and Arbitration, bringing a wealth of experience in contract administration across a diverse range of projects, including large-scale rail initiatives. I've consistently applied my project management skills to drive objectives, maintain regulatory compliance, and manage contracts effectively. My strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities have been vital in mitigating risks and handling contractual issues. Articulate and possessing excellent written communication skills, I've built and maintained strong relationships with parties and organizations at all levels. Eager to leverage my contract administration skills and experience in a dynamic environment, I'm committed to contributing to the success of the organization and the projects I manage.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Contracts and Cost Control Engineer

Saudi Company For Development Of Construction & Trading LTD
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and review estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
  • Monitor Steel Pre-fabrication factory expenses in order to ensure positive cashflow.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Readied and presented cost reports to keep Higher Management informed of job progress.
  • Review Projects' BOQs for subcontract preparation and price review.
  • review and assess contract and subcontract clauses.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.

Quantity Surveyor and Contract Engineer

Dosan Heritage
03.2022 - 05.2023

Project: Al-Woroud Line, Taif (Commercial Project, Cost-plus Contract, Contract =799 Million USD)

  • Administer Cost-plus main contract between Client and Contractor.
  • Administer Subcontractors’ contracts as well as negotiate prices and contract terms.
  • Prepare Interim Payment Certificates for Subcontractors.
  • Prepare Interim Payment Certificate of Main Contract.
  • Prepare Quantity take-off of project.
  • Quantify and prepare Variation Orders and Cardinal Changes.
  • Prepare system for managing Inventory to calculate expenditure.
  • Monitor contractual costs by checking budget with subcontractors’ compliance sheets.
  • Monitor purchased orders by checking budget with material compliance sheets.
  • Prepare Subcontractors’ Price Comparison reports for price monitoring.
  • Preparing subcontractors’ and materials' cost reports monthly.
  • Assisting the planning department in preparing and reviewing labor and equipment to prepare productivity report.
  • Conduct cost estimates.
  • Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.

Contract Administrator

The Arab Contractors
03.2021 - 03.2022

Monorail Project (6th of October Line), (Railway Project, EPC Contract, Contract=615 Million USD)

  • Manage correspondences between Contractor and Engineer/Owner
  • Manage correspondences between Contractor and other Contractors in Joint Venture
  • Administer JV Contract between CWJV (Arab Contractors- Orascom) and BT (Bombardier EG-Bombardier UK) in JV
  • Administer main Contract between JV and Owner (National Authorities of Tunnels)
  • Preparing and quantifying Claims (Prolongation Claim quantified and awarded EOT= 173 days and Prolongation cost earned= 40k USD).
  • Prepare Ad hoc analysis of costs and scenarios when requested
  • Prepare budgets with monthly updates according to actual costs, quantities, and approved variations by management
  • Alert management on budget variations and propose actions plans
  • Monitor contractual costs by checking budget with subcontractors’ compliance sheets
  • Conduct Negotiations for price settlement with subcontractors Pre-Contract
  • Monitor purchased orders by checking budget with material compliance sheets
  • Preparing on monthly basis subcontractors' and materials cost reports
  • Preparing on monthly basis cost report
  • Review labor and equipment to prepare productivity report
  • On Monthly basis, collect main quantities and work site progress to generate Earned Value (EV) and Conduct analysis between Earned value (EV) and Planned Value (PV).

Junior Contract Administrator

Al Marasem International for Business Development
03.2021 - 10.2021

R-5 Project, Administrative Capital (Residential Project, Contract = 144 Million USD)

  • Manage all contractual Relations between Contractor and Engineer/Owner
  • Experienced in Administrative Law and Standard FIDIC suits
  • Worked on DRB Case of Hurghada Airport Project, successfully preparing statement of claim for arbitration proceedings that awarded Al-Marasem one of cases submitted (Award=177k USD).

Education

Master of Science - Contract Law and Arbitration

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Engineering And Management

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
08.2015 - 05.2020

Skills

    Different Contract Standards and Suites (FIDIC, NEC, JCT)

Common and Civil Laws

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract performance monitoring

Risk Analysis and Management

Contractual analysis and Contingency Planning

Accomplishments

  • IELTS Overall Score: 8.0
  • CLAC-50 (Contractual and Legal Aspects in the Construction Industry by Dr Sherif El Haggan-Resolution of Disputes/ Dispute Boards/ Arbitration) with a score of (A-)
  • CLAC-20 (Contractual and Legal Aspects in the Construction Industry by Dr Sherif El Haggan- Specific Contracts/ Law of Evidence/ Liabilities of the Engineer and Contracts)with a score of (B)
  • CLAC-30 (Contractual and Legal Aspects in the Construction Industry by Dr.Sherif El Haggan- Comparative International Contracts) with a score of (B).

Software

Primavera (P6)

Autodesk Autocad

Autodesk Revit

Power BI

Crystal Ball

Certification

Candidate for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Timeline

Contracts and Cost Control Engineer

Saudi Company For Development Of Construction & Trading LTD
06.2023 - Current

Quantity Surveyor and Contract Engineer

Dosan Heritage
03.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Contract Law and Arbitration

Robert Gordon University
09.2021 - Current

Contract Administrator

The Arab Contractors
03.2021 - 03.2022

Junior Contract Administrator

Al Marasem International for Business Development
03.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Engineering And Management

Cairo University
08.2015 - 05.2020

Candidate for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Cost Control Professional Candidate (CCP)

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIARB)

Ahmed ElshouraContract Administrator