Ahmed Sherif

I’m currently a Senior advisory Manager for Real Estate, Capital Projects and Infrastructure programmes, based in Qatar with PwC, an expert projects and developments executor, acquiring 13 years of an international hands-onsite experience (Australia, Dubai, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain and KSA) and a BSc Architecture engineering degree holder from Alexandria University associated with other certificates including PMP.

An extensive and diversity experience in the delivering and management of complex / mega projects and programmes, within different range of portfolios (Real Estate, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Mining, Transformation and others) – client and entrepreneur side experience.

Experience in handling communications and presentation at all stakeholders levels including Ministers, Boards members and Committees required for projects or strategic objectives delivery.

Successfully dealt with many famous and prestigious clients within the region and internationally (TDIC, Qatari Diar Real Estate, US Corps of Engineers, Saudi Government, Rio Tinto and others)

An effective communicator with solid interpersonal skills to lead teams in tough situations to achieve expectations on-time and within budget - Arabic and English bilingual skills

Key Areas of Expertise and skills

Real Estate and Project Management Advisory (Including PPP and SPVs )
Organizations budgeting and developments/projects master planning
Project Life cycle (due diligence, Feasibility study, Initiating , Planning, Execution & Closing)
Project Controls ( Scheduling management, Cost capturing and Risk management )
Design Management ( Concept, schematic, tendering, detail drawings and all approvals)
Procurement, Contract and commercial management skills (Tendering, cost estimate process & Packaging, Delay analysis disputes , Change orders, FIDIC and contracts types Negotiation )
Construction Management ( Site progress, access to site and land acquisition , Resources management, material availability, approved shop-drawings and HSE policy in place )
Excellent time management and Strategic analysis skills as well as boasting a consistent track record of efficiency, maximising projects profits and minimising costs.
A successful track record in setting priorities on a macro and micro (projects) levels.
Capital projects Strategy and organization governance development.
Progress reports (Including: profit & loss P&L, KPI’s, Earned value EV)
Organizations strategic goals development and relevant performances indictors KPI’s
Engaged in different range of construction projects & programs -total average US$ 17 Billion.
Possess strong business acumen (Investment, financial, marketing, media & operational function)
A Blue-chip career path (PwC, Turner & Townsend, Hill International and Contrack International)


kind regards
Ahmed Sherif
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