Abdelrahman Elkholy
Operation Executive
Cairo,Cairo
Summary
Director of Operations leading construction delivery, cost control, and organizational governance for multidisciplinary projects in government, hospitality, and industrial settings. Built the delivery backbone for a growing division by standardizing 2–3 core operational systems, Technical Office processes, and QA/QC controls. Aligns procurement, budgeting, and site execution to protect schedule, margin, and client commitments.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
Cairo, cairo
01.2025 - Current
- Lead company operations, business development and organizational strategy for a multidisciplinary construction and acoustics contractor serving government, hospitality and industrial clients.
- Built the Construction Division from inception to 50+ personnel; established SOPs, Technical Office, QA/QC and Cost Control as its management-control framework.
- Direct the commercial operating cycle — opportunity development, tendering, procurement, contracting, budgeting and margin protection — converting project controls into measurable gains in volume, profitability and deal conversion.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering, project-management and site-execution teams, strengthening accountability and delivery discipline company-wide.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
- Oversaw project management processes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Project Director
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
Cairo, cairo
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed full project lifecycles across concurrent construction and engineering contracts, from tendering and procurement through budgeting, execution and closeout.
- Led 44+ personnel and served as primary point of coordination with clients and consultants on strategic, high-visibility developments.
- Managed risk, quality, schedule, procurement and budget performance in parallel across multiple projects, protecting delivery commitments and profitability.
- Directed project planning and execution for large-scale acoustics and construction initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
Project Manager
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed engineering and construction projects for government and commercial clients, leading teams of 30+ personnel to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- Oversaw scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and quality control across project portfolios, establishing delivery discipline adopted division-wide.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple concurrent projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate project status and address concerns effectively.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple concurrent projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate project status and address concerns effectively.
Senior Site Engineer
Orascom Construction Siemens
Cairo, cairo
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervised mechanical installation and commissioning on a 4,800 MW combined-cycle power plant, including turbines, HVAC and piping systems.
- Led site teams through inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning while coordinating with multinational consultants and contractors.
- Contributed to 5,000,000+ safe man-hours without a lost-time injury, formally recognized by Siemens/Orascom Construction.
- Led project teams in site development, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Coordinated engineering efforts with subcontractors to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Field Engineer Trainee
SUMED Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company
Suez, suez
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of pipeline systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying potential issues for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on project planning and execution, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Supported field operations by documenting procedures and maintaining accurate records of activities.
- Contributed to troubleshooting efforts during field operations, improving response times to technical challenges.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance communication between field teams and management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within established timelines.
- Optimized field operations with meticulous data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software applications for efficient data management and reporting purposes.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Resolved technical issues promptly during site visits, minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to troubleshoot technical issues during field operations.
Diesel Engine Technician
MANTRAC (Caterpillar)
Alexandria, Alexandria
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in machinery, streamlining repair processes.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot mechanical issues, reducing downtime significantly.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, minimizing equipment failures across fleet.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Enhanced engine performance by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
- Installed and adjusted fuel injection systems and turbochargers to enhance vehicle performance.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance purposes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures for repairs, enhancing safety and efficiency standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough inspections, accurate diagnoses, and effective communication of repair needs.
- Conducted thorough inspections of fluid levels, air filter, and tire pressure during service orders.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Alexandria 07.2016
Skills
Project & Construction Leadership
EPC Delivery & Governance
Project portfolio management
Resource planning
Change management
Operations Management
Commercial & Financial Leadership
Budgeting & Cost Control
Profitability analysis
KPI reporting
Governance frameworks
Board reporting
ERP systems
Vendor management
Business continuity planning
Succession planning
Stakeholder mapping
Organizational Build-Out
P&L management
Contract negotiation
Strategic planning
Cross-functional leadership
Certification
PMP — Application in Progress (targeted completion 2026), Project Management Foundations; Business Development Foundations — PMI Registered Education Provider, Sales Operations Foundations — Sales Management Association, Six Sigma Green Belt — In Progress, OSHA Construction Safety (CFR 1926); Rigging, Crane, Heavy Lifting & Man Lift Awareness
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Recognition for 5,000,000 Safe Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury — Siemens/Orascom Construction, Skilled Worker Qualification Certificate — Clyde Bergemann, New Capital Combined Cycle Power Plant
Timeline
Managing Director
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
01.2025 - Current
Project Director
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
01.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager
GIMPEX Acoustics & Construction
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Site Engineer
Orascom Construction Siemens
01.2016 - 01.2020
Field Engineer Trainee
SUMED Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company
01.2015 - 01.2015
Diesel Engine Technician
MANTRAC (Caterpillar)
01.2014 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport