Issam Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Haliem
Senior Project Manager | Civil Engineering
Menia El-Kamh, Sharkia, Egypt
📞 +20 100 348 7500 | +20 101 860 1100 | +20 55 366 9060
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Professional Summary
Distinguished Civil Engineering Project Manager with over 20 years of experience spearheading billion-dollar infrastructure and industrial projects across Egypt and the UAE, including transformative developments like the $1.5 billion Steel Manufacturing Plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and luxury resorts in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada. Renowned for delivering high-stakes projects ahead of schedule and within budget—such as completing a $1.2 billion bridge project in Cairo 10% under budget—while ensuring safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. A strategic leader with a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, securing multimillion-dollar contracts, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges, currently pursuing PMP certification to further enhance global project leadership capabilities.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Project Management & Delivery
- Budget Control & Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder & Vendor Negotiations
- Risk Mitigation & Safety Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Technical Design & Conflict Resolution
- Tools: AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project
Professional Experience
Project Manager
Cosmos-E Engineers & Consultants, Cairo, Egypt
October 2016 – Present
- Directed end-to-end management of high-profile projects valued up to $50M, achieving 95% on-time delivery and 10% cost savings through streamlined processes.
- Forged strategic partnerships with clients and authorities, securing permits and resolving regulatory challenges 20% faster than industry benchmarks.
- Led teams of 50+ across disciplines, implementing best practices that boosted operational efficiency by 15%.
- Delivered actionable insights via weekly C-suite reports, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with client KPIs.
- Resolved complex technical issues, reducing design conflicts by 30% through proactive composite drawing reviews.
Signature Projects: - Central Bank of Egypt Print-House & Cash Center, Cairo: Oversaw $30M construction, meeting stringent security and timeline requirements.
- Canal Sugar Factory, Al Minya: Managed $20M industrial facility, achieving completion 2 months ahead of schedule.
- Siemens PS Service Center, Ramsis II: Delivered $15M project with zero safety incidents.
Construction Manager
3M for Construction, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
September 2013 – September 2016
- Orchestrated construction of luxury resort project, managing $10M budget and 40+ subcontractors with 98% adherence to specifications.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing material costs by 12% while maintaining quality standards.
- Enhanced project timelines by 15% through optimized procurement and workflow coordination.
Key Project: Porto Sharm – $12M luxury resort completed under budget.
Senior Civil Engineer
Al Hegazy Contractor Company (HCC), Cairo, Egypt
December 2011 – August 2013
- Coordinated technical delivery for $8M military infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.
- Reduced design errors by 25% through meticulous IFC drawing reviews and RFI management.
Key Project: PZ 34 Code 250, Ministry of Military Production.
Consultant Engineer
Development Research & Technological Planning Center (DRTPC), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
January 2010 – November 2011
- Managed trade coordination for $25M airport project, resolving 90% of conflicts pre-construction.
Key Project: Assiut International Airport.
Senior Civil Engineer
Al Salik Building Contractor LLC, Sharjah, UAE
December 2007 – October 2009
- Supported delivery of $5M+ residential projects, enhancing constructability through proactive design reviews.
Key Projects: Villas & Service Buildings, Sharjah.
Civil Site Engineer
Elhazek Contractor Company, Sharm El-Sheikh & Hurghada, Egypt
June 2004 – November 2007
- Executed civil works for resort developments, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
Key Projects: Ncmaa View Resorts; Lana Hills.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
1998 – 2003
Professional Development
- Project Management Professional (PMP): Certification in progress (Expected 2025)
- Ongoing training in Primavera P6 and advanced project risk management
Technical Proficiencies
- Software: AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite
- Standards: OSHA, ISO 9001, FIDIC Contracts
Personal Details
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1979
- Marital Status: Married
References
Available upon request.
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