Mohammed Khalifa, PMP®

Experience

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  Cosmos-Eng

  Aug 2008 - May 2011

  Steel Structures Design Engineer

  Design and structural analysis of steel structures & ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards.Create detailed engineering drawings and blueprints using [mention relevant software, e.g., AutoCAD, Tekla Structures] to provide precise instructions for construction teams.Perform load calculations and simulations to assess the structural integrity of steel structures under various conditions, optimizing designs for safety and performance.

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  Orascom Construction Ltd

  May 2011 - Sept 2016

  Team Leadership and Oversight: Demonstrated strong leadership by overseeing a team of junior and intermediate contracts administrators. This involved assigning them to various projects, providing guidance, and ensuring meticulous compliance with procurement, contract management, and subcontracting procedures in alignment with contracts and company requirements and procedures.Contract Interpretation: Proficiently interpreted complex contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and compliance with legal and operational standards.Risk Analysis: Spearheaded risk analysis for more than 10 major mega contracts, four of which exceeded $500 million in value. This involved identifying potential risks and devising effective mitigation strategies to safeguard project interests.Contractual Correspondence Management: Skillfully drafted and managed contractual correspondences, maintaining open lines of communication and clarity between stakeholders.Claims Management: Carried out comprehensive analysis, negotiation, and settlement of claims and variation orders, addressing issues such as prolongation, disruption, suspension, and financing costs. Actively participated in quantifying entitlements for claims, ensuring equitable resolutions.Dispute Resolution: Proactively tracked and addressed disputed payments and partial payments, maintaining financial transparency and mitigating potential conflicts.Site Instructions: Diligently monitored site instructions and implemented appropriate actions to manage potential cost and time contractual impacts, thereby optimizing project timelines and budgets.Performance Analysis: Generated insightful analysis reports regarding contract performance, offering valuable insights for project optimization and decision-making.Payment Application Review: Assumed a critical role in the review of payment applications and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements. Show less Contract Compliance: Diligently administered contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements, meticulously verifying compliance with their terms and conditions. This included ensuring the timely submission of notices and claims within permissible time frames, safeguarding the organization's contractual interests.Collaborative Delay Analysis: Collaborated closely with the Planning team to obtain delay analysis for claims, leveraging a cross-functional approach to address project challenges effectively.Variation and Change Orders: Maintained a comprehensive log of all variations and change orders, providing crucial support in the preparation and quantification of these modifications. This proactive approach contributed to streamlined change management processes.Claims Management: Skillfully managed a log of all claims and their notices, actively supporting in their preparation and quantification. This included a meticulous approach to addressing potential disputes and ensuring equitable resolutions.Timeline of Service: Demonstrated consistent performance and commitment through multiple tenures with OCI, progressively taking on increased responsibilities and contributing to the organization's success. Show less As a Talent Program Engineer at Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) in Cairo, Egypt, I embarked on a transformative 27-month journey aimed at cultivating future leaders within the organization. This exclusive program was designed to foster a holistic understanding of OCI's business, enrich knowledge, and cultivate essential skills. My pivotal role within this program included:Cross-Departmental Rotation: Engaged in a dynamic 27-month rotation, immersing myself in key departments across the construction group. This unique experience exposed me to diverse working environments, a myriad of perspectives, and a wide range of activities.Comprehensive Learning: Dedicated to honing my knowledge and skills, I embraced each rotation opportunity, diligently acquiring a multifaceted understanding of OCI's operations. This encompassed everything from project management to team dynamics, finance, and leadership.Leadership Development: Committed to OCI's vision of nurturing promising future leaders, I actively contributed to this mission by embracing the challenges and opportunities presented during the program. This entailed not only acquiring technical expertise but also developing vital leadership skills. Show less

  • Senior Contracts Specialist

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Contracts Administrator

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Civil Engineer/Talent Program Engineer

    May 2011 - Jul 2013
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  Orascom Construction USA

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2023

  As a seasoned Contracts Manager at ORASCOM E&C USA, I excelled in crafting and implementing a comprehensive contract review process designed to proactively identify and manage financial and legal risks associated with new contracts. My responsibilities and achievements in this role included:Risk Identification and Mitigation: Spearheaded the development of a robust contract review process, skillfully identifying financial and legal risks inherent in prospective contracts. This included assessing and mitigating potential business risks to safeguard the organization's interests.Contract Lifecycle Management: Successfully tracked a portfolio of contracts, maintaining meticulous records and providing management with regular status updates and forward-looking milestone reports, contributing to improved contract oversight and control.Strategic Subcontract Management: Applied my expertise to prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements, ensuring they aligned with the company's overarching objectives and terms, fostering mutually beneficial client and subcontractor relationships.Documentation and Compliance: Orchestrated the compilation of requisite documentation, diligently adhering to company requirements to maintain contractual compliance and mitigate potential issues down the line.Dispute Resolution: Proficiently interpreted contract terms and orchestrated timely, effective solutions to resolve disputes and discrepancies, both with clients and subcontractors, thereby upholding the integrity of contractual agreements.My role extended to participating in Arbitrations and working closely with Attorneys in the preparation of Arbitration documents. This dual responsibility enabled me to contribute to the financial health of the organization and achieve favorable outcomes in legal proceedings. Show less Natgasine Methanol Project - Beaumont,Texas.Subcontract Management: Expertly managed a diverse portfolio of over 30 subcontracts, encompassing tasks such as drafting and receiving contractual correspondences and site instructions. This spanned both Lump Sum and Time and Material (T&M) subcontracts, showcasing my versatility in contract management.Change Order Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in change order management, effectively navigating through contract modifications while ensuring adherence to contractual terms and regulations.Financial Oversight: Played a crucial role in the financial aspect of contracts, performing commercial duties that included the meticulous verification and approval of invoices, thereby optimizing cost control and budget adherence.Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Assured strict compliance with insurance policies, guarantees, and tax regulations, shielding the organization from potential liabilities. Additionally, took the initiative to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) for various trades, contributing to streamlined procurement processes.Subcontract Closeout: coordinated the thorough and systematic closeout of subcontracts, minimizing residual obligations and fostering a seamless transition to project completion.Stakeholder Collaboration: Planned and executed weekly progress meetings with subcontractors, promoting effective communication and alignment of project objectives. Collaborated in the pre-qualification of bidders and evaluation of bids, ensuring the selection of qualified partners. Show less

  • Contracts and Claims Manager

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Deputy Contracts Manager

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Orascom Construction USA, Inc.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Contracts and Claims Manager