MOSTAFA MOHAMED HUSSAIN ZAHRA
Riyadh
Summary
Accomplished Construction Project Manager with 20+ years of experience specializing in high-rise building construction and complex mixed-use developments. Proven track record of delivering landmark towers from design through commissioning, with expertise in: - High-Rise Execution: Managing vertical construction logistics, facade systems, high-capacity MEP installations, and podium-to-tower transitions - Construction Methodologies: Jump form systems, tower crane logistics, concrete pumping strategies, and phased handover sequencing - Project Controls: Budget management up to $100M+, schedule optimization, and risk mitigation - Stakeholder Leadership: Coordinating with developers, consultants, government authorities, and international design firms Successfully delivered 4 high-rise towers (23-30+ floors) and 5+ major projects across KSA and Egypt. PMP-certified with strong BIM proficiency and a hands-on approach to construction excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Confidential
Riyadh
01.2026 - Current
- Leading design development and pre-construction planning for a 31+ story high-rise tower
- Coordinating with international architects and engineering consultants to deliver integrated, buildable design
- Established project execution strategy, master schedule, and SAR 100 M budget
- Managed value engineering exercises achieving 12% cost optimization without compromising quality
- Led tendering process for major packages (facade, MEP, structural steel) with 7+ subcontractor evaluations
- Secured all preliminary government approvals and authority NOCs
- Tower Crane Strategy: Planning for (1) luffing jib tower cranes with 50m radius and 8-ton capacity for vertical material handling
- Concrete Pumping: High-pressure stationary concrete pumps with distribution mast system for heights exceeding 150m
- Formwork System: Self-climbing jump form system for core walls and slip forming for elevator shafts
- Vertical Logistics: Double-deck material hoists and passenger hoists (24-person capacity) for efficient workforce movement
- Batching Plant: On-site batching plant (120 m³/hr capacity) to ensure consistent concrete supply
- Façade Installation: Mast climbing work platforms (MCWP) for curtain wall installation at height
Project Manager
Shougana Company
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered project 3 months ahead of schedule through optimized vertical logistics and phased construction
- Managed SAR 85M budget with under 2% cost variance throughout 5-year project lifecycle
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 12+ staff and 200+ site workers
- Oversaw procurement and contract management for 9+ subcontractor packages
- Implemented BIM-based coordination reducing MEP clashes by 40%
- Achieved zero LTI (Lost Time Incidents) over 0.5 million man-hours
- Obtained all statutory approvals including Civil Defense, Municipality, and occupancy certificates
- Successfully managed 10+ change orders valued at SAR 4.5M with minimal schedule impact
- Deep Excavation & Shoring: 20m deep excavation with tie-back anchors
- Foundation System: 1.8m thick raft foundation (2,500 m³ concrete) placed in (4) continuous pours using 3 concrete pumps simultaneously
- Tower Crane Logistics: (1) Hammerhead tower cranes (TC 7020) with 60m jib length; 8-ton capacity
- Formwork Systems: Core walls: climbing formwork (ACS) system; Columns: Modular column formwork with 4 m lift height
- Concrete Pumping: (1) Stationary concrete pumps with 100m vertical reach; boom pumps for podium levels; conveyor systems for basement slabs
- Vertical Transportation: (1) 24-person construction hoists (Alimak type)
- Scaffolding Systems: Cuplock system for podium areas; suspended scaffolding for façade works
- Façade Installation: cradle systems for curtain wall installation
Construction Manager
HASSAN ALLAM Construction
New Capital
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed on-site construction execution for 25,000 m² podium with 2 basements and 4 independent buildings
- Supervised 800+ construction workers and 15+ site engineers
- Coordinated construction sequencing between 4 buildings ensuring seamless interface management
- Managed daily site operations including concrete pours, steel fixing, formwork, and MEP installation
- Ensured compliance with DAR design specifications and quality standards
- Led weekly site progress meetings with client and consultant teams
- Excavation: 12m deep excavation with diaphragm wall shoring
- Formwork: ACROW modular formwork system for columns and shear walls; beam formwork with adjustable props
- Concrete: On-site batching plant (90 m³/hr) with boom pump and line pump distribution
- Heavy Equipment: (2) cranes (6-12T), (6) mobile cranes, (10) telescopic handlers
- Floor Construction: 250mm post-tensioned flat slabs with 18m span capability
- MEP: Prefabricated MEP risers and modular AHU rooms for speed
Construction Manager
HASSAN ALLAM Construction
New Capital
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Oversaw full construction execution of terminal building (150 pax/hr) + 49 ancillary buildings
- Managed infrastructure works including 240 km of roads and utilities installation
- Supervised construction of water treatment plant, electrical substations, and RO plant
- Coordinated multiple specialized subcontractors across 49 buildings simultaneously
- Monitored daily progress, quality control, and safety compliance
- Earthworks: (15) Excavators, (20) dump trucks, (8) dozers, (5) motor graders; 2.5M m³ cut and fill
- Utility Installation: Trenching machines, pipe layers, and directional drilling for 240km utilities
- Terminal Building: Steel structure with 30m clear span; (4) mobile cranes (100T-200T) for steel erection
- Paving: (3) Concrete pavers and (4) asphalt pavers for apron and road works
- Specialized Equipment: Water treatment plant installation with 500 m³/day capacity
Project Engineer / Construction Manager
ARABTEC - SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Led on-site construction of twin 23-story towers (72m height)
- Residential tower + 5-star Hilton hotel with complex MEP requirements
- Managed construction sequencing for both towers simultaneously
- Supervised 600+ workers across structural, architectural, and MEP trades
- Coordinated façade installation, vertical transportation systems, and hotel fit-out works
- Successfully delivered project 2 months ahead of schedule
- Shoring System: 16m deep excavation with Diaphragm wall shoring + Dewatering System
- Foundation: 1.5m thick mat foundation (4,200 m³ per tower) using 2 boom pumps
- Tower Crane: (2) Tower cranes (30m jib, 6T capacity) – one per tower
- Formwork System: Jump form system for core walls (4m lift per week); Aluminum formwork (Doka type) for slabs achieving 5-day cycle per floor; Column formwork with 5m lift heights
- Concrete Pumping: (2) Stationary concrete pumps with 100m vertical reach
- Façade: (2) Mast climbers and (4) suspended scaffolds for curtain wall system
- Hoists: (2) 16-person passenger hoists per tower; (2) 2T material hoists
- Structural Steel: Installed using mobile cranes (50T) for transfer beams and podium areas
Project Engineer / Construction Manager
ARABTEC - SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed construction of 8,000 m² steel structure warehouse
- Supervised specialized floor construction (non-expansion joint and hygienic tiles)
- Coordinated MEP installations for food-grade manufacturing facility
- Steel Erection: (2) Mobile cranes (80T and 50T) for 30m span steel trusses
- Flooring: Laser screed machine for 12,000 m² of non-expansion joint concrete floor (FF50 tolerance)
- Specialized: Hygienic tile installation with food-grade epoxy grouting
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2011
- On-site construction supervision of 9 Class A office buildings (125,000 m² total)
- Wilkinson Eyre design with complex architectural features
- Supervised civil, architectural, finishing, MEP, infrastructure, and landscaping works
- Managed daily site operations for 150+ workers
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Construction execution of 57,470 m² shopping mall (2 buildings)
- Building A: Ground + 3 floors + Roof | Building B: Ground + 1 floor + Roof
- Supervised all structural, external finishing, and public area internal finishing
- Slabs: Post-tensioned flat slabs with 16m spans
- Finishing: (8) Material hoists for internal finishing works
- Re-measure Contract: Rigorous quantity tracking and measurement
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Construction supervision of 11,800 m² office building
- 2 basements (2,950 m² each) + Ground + 3 typical floors + Roof
- Supervised earthworks, structural works, core & shell architectural works
- Managed MEP installations including electrical ducts and landscaping
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Construction management of 235 villas + 106 townhouses
- Quantities managed: 295,000 m³ earthwork, 143,000 m³ concrete, 11,600 tons steel, 435,000 m² masonry, 975,000 m² plastering
- Managed construction of 341 residential units simultaneously
- Implemented phased construction approach for efficient resource utilization
- Phased Construction: 6 phases of 40-50 units each
- Equipment Fleet: (8) Mobile cranes, (12) Concrete pumps, (20) Excavators, (30) Dump trucks
- Formwork: Plywood formwork system (reusable) for 341 units
- Just-in-Time Delivery: Material scheduling for 341 units simultaneously
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Full turnkey construction management
- 2 basements (4,500 m² each) + Ground + 4 typical floors (3,125 m² each) + Roof (680 m²)
- Total Built Area: 25,305 m²
- Supervised structure, architecture, MEP, and landscaping
- Ensured high-quality finishes for banking facility
- Deep Excavation: 15m with secant pile shoring
- Equipment: (2) Tower cranes, (3) Concrete pumps, (4) Material hoists
- High Quality: Strict quality control for banking facility (floor flatness, data center requirements)
Site Engineer
Alexandria Construction Co. (Tall3t Mostafa)
Cairo
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Eskan Hadaeky – Sheikh Zayed residential development
- Supervised structural works, quality control, and site coordination
Resident Engineer
Misr Consultant Office (Mokhtar Sedeek)
Cairo
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Asmarat Compound – Mokattam residential project
- Site supervision, quality assurance, and contractor coordination
Education
B.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Zagazig University
Egypt06.2004
Postgraduate Studies - Project Management
Zagazig University
EgyptSkills
- High-Rise Construction
- Façade & Curtain Wall Systems
- Vertical Logistics & Tower Cranes
- Jump Form & Slip Form Systems
- Podium & Basement Construction
- Deep Excavation & Shoring
- Concrete Pumping Systems
- MEP Integration
- Value Engineering
- Project Planning & Controls
- Budget & Cost Management
- Contract Administration (FIDIC)
- Subcontractor Management
- Risk Management & Claims
- Quality & HSE Compliance
- Stakeholder Communication
- Government Approvals & Permits
- Team Leadership
- AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
- Revit (Architecture & Structure)
- SAP 2000
- ArchiCAD 21
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Cranes
- Concrete Equipment
- Formwork Systems
- Vertical Transport
- Scaffolding
- Earthmoving
- Specialized
Certification
- PMP Certification, In Progress
- BIM Professional (Revit Architecture & Structure)
Custom Section
- +2, 01006266550
- +966, 539210254
Additional information
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
Availability
Immediate (KSA transferable Iqama)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Confidential
01.2026 - Current
Project Manager
Shougana Company
01.2023 - 12.2025
Construction Manager
HASSAN ALLAM Construction
01.2014 - 12.2019
Construction Manager
HASSAN ALLAM Construction
01.2014 - 12.2019
Project Engineer / Construction Manager
ARABTEC - SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2011 - 12.2014
Project Engineer / Construction Manager
ARABTEC - SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2011 - 12.2014
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2007 - 12.2011
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2007 - 12.2011
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2007 - 12.2011
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2007 - 12.2011
Site Engineer / Construction Engineer
SIAC Industrial Construction & Engineering Co.
01.2007 - 12.2011
Site Engineer
Alexandria Construction Co. (Tall3t Mostafa)
01.2006 - 12.2008
Resident Engineer
Misr Consultant Office (Mokhtar Sedeek)
01.2005 - 12.2006
B.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Zagazig University
Postgraduate Studies - Project Management
Zagazig University