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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

📧 issam.abdelhaliem@gmail.com

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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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