Karim Sharban

Experience

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  Savola Group

  Nov 2007 - Jul 2008

  Project Engineer

  Main Project : • United Sugar Company USCE•Co-ordinate with contractors to ensure specifications and standards are in accordance with project requirements.• Supervise the installation and commissioning for MV Substations (ABB), Soft Starters (ABB), VSD (Siemens), Turbine generator and Diesel generator.

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  ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS

  Jul 2008 - May 2012

  • Design and testing of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) using ALSTOM ALSPA P320• Design and testing of substation automation system (SAS) using AREVA PACIS engineering tool• Site testing and commissioning of DCS using ALSTOM ALSPA P320• Site testing and commissioning of substation automation system (SAS) using AREVA PACISMain projeccts • MEDUPI 4800 MW Supercritical Coal thermal power plant, South Africa• KURIEMAT III 750 MW Combined cycle power plant, Egypt• FUJIARAH 2000 MW Combined power and water plant, UAE• KAFR EL ZAYAT and BAHTEM substations, Egypt عرض أقل

  • Senior Design Engineering

    Jan 2009 - May 2012

  • Design Engineer

    Jul 2008 - Jan 2009
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  GE Power

  May 2012 - Apr 2016

  Lead Engineer

  MEDUPI 4,800 MW Coal thermal power plant (South Africa)

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  ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS

  May 2016 - Aug 2019

  Lead Commercial Engineer

  • Led the technical civil, electrical & mechanical teams to prepare the technical proposal of power plants and HV substations tenders to fulfil the tender technical requirement and ensure covering the project scope with respect to the tender specification• Reviewed the partner's agreement (JV, Consortium … etc.)• Reviewed the tender contract Terms and conditions and prepared with the contract team the required deviation and modification• Prepared market surveys for the new markets to initialize the existence and to collect the required information for the tender purpose and resources• Reviewed the project timeline to verify the project's constructability and fulfilling the required milestones• Reviewed the expected cash flow concerning the tender payment condition and proposed financing conditions if needed• Reviewed the offers received from the vendors and tried to get more new competitive vendors • Led the negotiation with the client till the contract signature and handed over the project to the operation team• Prepared the budget of the project after the award considering the required margins before the project handover عرض أقل

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  JV The Arab Contractors & ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2021

  Project Commercial Manager

  JNHPP 2,115 MW (Tanzania) 3 Billion USD •Ensure all Project teams, including (Procurement, Finance, Cost Control, and Project Control) have a full understanding of the contractual obligations and the project execution plan. • Ensure fulfilling the main contract commercial & contractual obligations considering the obligation towards the subcontractors to fulfil the main contract milestones. •Monitor the project execution plan, considering the monthly invoicing target concerning the project progress and the project invoicing plan. •Coordinate the claims management concerning the obligations of the different Contracts.• Investigate the disputed cases to be resolved without escalation and anticipate the upcoming claims.•Review the project subcontracts template and main purchase orders to define the project Risk Management / Claim Management plan in full Coordination with the Contract Department, considering all inputs from Cost, Planning, and finance.•Engaging the legal department and the contracting department for any contract modifications.• Adapt the Commercial and Legal terms of the EPC Contract with the customer, regional companies, and subcontractors considering the required financial aspects. Define the project finance execution strategy considering any tax or duties exemption (VAT customs …etc.) in line with the contract's structure.•Coordinate and review all financial/commercial duties within the project, such as establishing commercial terms and conditions, accounting, payments, funding if needed, currency management, taxes, customs declarations, •Review the project logistical plan concerning the country and site condition •Initiate and control all Commercial documents, e.g., contract claim monitoring plan, subcontract status (contractual/ invoicing), payment plans, liquidity plan, and duly assignment and controlling of revenues/costs. •Coordinate the issuance of bank guarantees, in conjunction with the project activities. عرض أقل

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  ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS

  Dec 2021 - now

  Projects Commercial Manager

  •Directing and supervising contract, QS and project control management teams and providing support across the project. •Reviewing contracts and making recommendations on commerciality. • Resolving issues with contracts and commercial operations. •Ensuring that all stakeholders such as administration, operations and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations reflecting them accurately. •Monitoring performance of commercial activities using key metrics and preparing reports for senior management. عرض أقل