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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
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Accomplishments
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Mohamed Elgamal

Planning Manager
Riyadh,01
Mohamed Elgamal

Summary

I have 11 years of experience planning projects in Egypt and KSA in the construction industry. As a dynamic professional, I have worked on residential, infrastructure and landscape projects of international standards with clients and contractors and have in-depth knowledge of project development, right from design to commissioning.

I have extensive experience in project planning, Scheduling, and cost controlling, in addition to using project-controlling software like Primavera P6, Power-BI, and Excel. And I have a good experience with project delay analysis and EOT Claims. I have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
29
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

Citiscape

Planning Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead, mentor, and manage the Planning team across multiple projects with clients like RSG, DGCL, and ROSHN.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align project timelines and execution.
  • Develop and optimize project monitoring using Primavera P6, Power BI dashboards, and automated reporting.
  • Improve real-time visibility, reduce project issues, and support proactive decision-making.
  • Conduct forensic delay analysis and prepare EOT claims using industry-standard methodologies.
  • Prepare and present detailed project reports, improving accuracy and efficiency through automation.
  • Implement innovative solutions to enhance project control, tracking, and forecasting.
  • Drive departmental development with a focus on automation, visualization, and best practices.
  • Successfully introduced new workflows and automation strategies, improving operational effectiveness and stakeholder confidence.

Built Contracting Co.

Planning Section Head
04.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • 1st Program: NHC Waves Program - 2,323 Residential Villas Contract Price: SAR 0.8 billion
  • 2nd Program: LADUN Program - 107 Residential Building; Contract Price: SAR 1.3 billion
  • 3rd Program: Services Program – Services Projects; Contract Price: SAR 0.2 billion
  • Lead Planning team to create an automatic system for preparing numerical progress reports using Excel (Power Query & Pivot Table)
  • Lead Planning team to create visual progress reports templates and dashboards using (Excel & Power BI)
  • Lead Planning team to create Un-Billed reports to compare progress at the site, inspected items, and added to invoices
  • Lead Planning team to create subcontractor performance reports to help the PM team for a good managing to the site
  • Identify and report main issues interfering with progress
  • Attend Progress Meetings
  • Monitor Built manpower efficiency at the project site
  • Preparing Baselines, Recovery, and Revised Schedules
  • Preparing EOT Claims

ABR Contracting Company

Senior Planning Engineer
01.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Project: Murcia, Riyadh - 4,714 Residential Villas and 22 Resident Buildings; Contract Price: SAR 2.5 billion

Redcon Construction Co. S.A.E

Senior Planning Engineer
12.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Project: NEWGIZA NH04 & NH07 - 16 Residential Buildings; Contract Price: EGP 0.6 Billion
  • Project: MIVIDA, Parcel1C -148 Residential Villas & Infrastructure; Contract Price: EGP 0.2 Billion

NEWGIZA for Real Estate and Development

Planning Engineer
10.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Project: NH04, New Giza - Residential Villas and Buildings

Housing And Building National Research Center

Planning Engineer
02.2015 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Project: Presenting Consulting services for Constructing of 2,100
    residential buildings and Infrastructure works in the cities of (New
    Administrative Capital ‐ Borg El‐ Arab‐ 15 May‐ Badr‐ 10th Ramadan‐
    6th of October‐ Obour)
  • Project: Presenting Consulting services for :( Constructing a station for
    Construction and demolition wastes recycling), New Cairo

SIAC Company

SITE ENGINEER
06.2014 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Project: MIVIDA Parcel 6, New Cairo - 68 Residential Villas

Education

Shoubra Faculty of Engineering, Banha University

Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
09.2009 - 05.2014

University Overview

American University in Cairo AUC

PRMG Course from Professional Program of Project Management
10.2015 - 05.2016

University Overview

Cairo Faculty of Engineering

Pre Master of Science from Integrated Engineering Design Management IEDM
10.2016 - 05.2017

University Overview

Polaris Human Development

Delay Analysis Course from Delay Analysis | Extension of Time Workshop
08.2019 - 05.2019

University Overview

AASTMT

CLAC Course from Coursework in Contractual and Legal Aspects in Construction Industry CLAC
02.2020 - 05.2020

University Overview

PM Tricks

PMP Course from PMP Preparation Course
09.2022 - 05.2022

University Overview

ABUNAYYAN ACADEMY
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Courses from Project Management
04.2001 - 05.2024

University Overview

Skills

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Software

Primavera P6

Power-BI

Excel

MS-Office

Autocad

Revit

Navis-Works

Timeline

Planning Manager
Citiscape
06.2023 - Current
PM Tricks
PMP Course from PMP Preparation Course
09.2022 - 05.2022
Planning Section Head
Built Contracting Co.
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Planning Engineer
ABR Contracting Company
01.2021 - 04.2022
AASTMT
CLAC Course from Coursework in Contractual and Legal Aspects in Construction Industry CLAC
02.2020 - 05.2020
Polaris Human Development
Delay Analysis Course from Delay Analysis | Extension of Time Workshop
08.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Planning Engineer
Redcon Construction Co. S.A.E
12.2018 - 01.2021
Planning Engineer
NEWGIZA for Real Estate and Development
10.2017 - 12.2018
Cairo Faculty of Engineering
Pre Master of Science from Integrated Engineering Design Management IEDM
10.2016 - 05.2017
American University in Cairo AUC
PRMG Course from Professional Program of Project Management
10.2015 - 05.2016
Planning Engineer
Housing And Building National Research Center
02.2015 - 10.2017
SITE ENGINEER
SIAC Company
06.2014 - 02.2015
Shoubra Faculty of Engineering, Banha University
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
09.2009 - 05.2014
ABUNAYYAN ACADEMY
Courses from Project Management
04.2001 - 05.2024

Languages

Arabic
Arabic
English

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Automated Reporting Implementation:
    Designed and deployed a Power BI-driven reporting system that reduced manual effort by 70% while enhancing data accuracy and transparency.
  • Effective Delay Analysis & EOT Claims:
    Led forensic delay analyses and successfully secured multiple Extension of Time claims, safeguarding project schedules and mitigating risks.
  • Enhanced Project Monitoring & Control:
    Developed and implemented automated dashboards and reporting tools, resulting in improved real-time visibility and proactive issue resolution.
  • Team Leadership & Process Innovation:
    Built and mentored high-performing planning teams, introduced new workflows, and implemented automation strategies that elevated operational efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Large-Scale Project Management:
    Managed projects with contract values up to SAR 2.5 billion, consistently exceeding client expectations through meticulous planning and execution.
  • Industry Engagement & Knowledge Sharing:
    Organized and participated in the "1st International Conference on Sustainable Construction and Project Management 2016" in Cairo, contributing to the advancement of industry practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Project Monitoring & Controlling: Design and optimize tracking systems for enhanced real-time visibility.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develop robust plans and schedules that align with project objectives.
  • Time & Cost Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Delay Analysis & EOT Claims: Conduct forensic delay analyses and prepare successful Extension of Time claims.
  • Data Analysis & Dashboard Automation: Leverage automated, visualized reporting tools to support decision-making.
  • Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination: Mentor teams and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients.
  • Process Improvement: Implement innovative workflows to enhance project control and forecasting.
Mohamed ElgamalPlanning Manager