Ahmed Koura
Civil Section Head Engineer
Cairo
Summary
Technical Office Team Leader with over 7 years of hands-on experience managing civil mega-structure projects. Skilled in integrating key stakeholders (Consultants, Owners, Subcontractors) to achieve project milestones and ensure successful outcomes. Expertise in driving projects to meet technical requirements, resolving commercial obligations, and adhering to baseline plans, cost, and quality standards. Proficient in generating accurate project status reports, tracking KPIs, and ensuring compliance with project controls, including cost forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, and materials management. Strong focus on maintaining efficient project workflows and meeting contractual requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Technical Office Section Head
Concrete Plus for Engineering and Construction
New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
8 2022 - Current
- Enhance project coordination and stakeholder communication for smooth progress
- Review design drawings, documents, and calculations to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging employees to generate new ideas and challenge existing methods of operation.
- Support construction activities by addressing technical queries and conducting site inspections
- Managed variations to project designs and scope, evaluating impacts and updating documentation
- Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and timely task completion
- Prepared technical proposals, responded to RFPs, and submitted documentation to clients
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within technical office
- Ensure contractual and regulatory compliance of project documentation and designs
- Make informed decisions on design, documentation, and project execution.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds and personnel.
- Assist with implementation new ERP system to facilitate rollout.
Senior Subcontracts Formation Engineer
Hassan Allam Subsidiary: INTECH (International Environmental Technology Co.)
New Cairo
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyze and respond to contractual correspondence with Subcontractors, Clients, and Partners, ensuring clarity and compliance
- Organize and manage data related to contractual claims and variations, updating logs for Subcontractors, Clients, and Partners
- Review subcontractors' contractual obligations, such as Bank Guarantees and insurance certificates
- Attend and contribute to project management meetings, ensuring alignment with Subcontract Provisions
- Oversee contract administration logs and generate reports for proactive management
- Provide insights and lessons learned to enhance contract administration processes.
Estimation Engineer
Hassan Allam Subsidiary: INTECH (International Environmental Technology Co.)
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitor project progress and cost performance, producing comprehensive progress reports
- Collaborate with the project team to maintain accurate cost data
- Interface with governmental clients and consultants for price study approvals
- Develop detailed price breakdowns for water and wastewater treatment plants
- Estimate material, labor, and equipment costs, compiling supporting documents for final price approval
- Report on approved and pending price studies
- Proactively manage the extension of time claims, including justification
- Assist in budget forecasts, payment invoices, and recovery plan recommendations
- Handle extra scope through thorough data collection, pricing, negotiation, and client agreement.
Technical Office Engineer
Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant (Orascom Construction - JV FCC Aqualia)
Giza, Giza
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepare and review technical comparisons for engineering/procurement evaluation
- Coordinate and manage submittals for consultant and client approval
- Revise design drawings, ensuring compliance and accuracy before submission
- Collaborate with stakeholders on civil, mechanical, and process calculations and drawings
- Contribute to hydraulic design and clash resolution through modeling and simulation
- Facilitate conflict resolution and propose solutions
- Foster effective communication and reporting, ensuring information alignment
- Manage subcontractor packages, schedules, and updates
- Research international standards and method statements
- Monitor compliance and progress of Odor Control Facilities subcontractor
- Coordinate with designers and consultants for final approval.
Junior Technical Office Engineer
Infrastructure of R3 - New Administrative Capital (Orascom Construction - JV Hassan Allam Construction)
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepare and revise invoices for subcontractors and clients
- Quantity survey for infrastructure utilities including water, sewage, and irrigation networks
- Inspect and revise shop drawings before submission to the consultant
- Coordinate and solve critical issues with consultants regarding site clashes
- Issue subcontractors' contracts and all required documents.
Education
PRMG - Project Management Professional Program -
American University in Cairo
New Cairo 08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil - Water And Environmental Engineering
Cairo University
05.2009 - 01.2017
Skills
Project Planning
Leadership
Invoicing
Price Estimate & Breakdown
Microsoft Office Package
AutoCAD
Sales Negotiation
Government relations
Status tracking and reporting
Procurement & Supply chain
Quantity Surveying
Project Planning
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
References
ALL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Affiliations
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate (EES)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Certification
PMP
Travelling
Work and Travel Exchange Visitor
CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange, USA
Timeline
PMP
04-2025
Senior Subcontracts Formation Engineer
Hassan Allam Subsidiary: INTECH (International Environmental Technology Co.)
01.2022 - 07.2022
Estimation Engineer
Hassan Allam Subsidiary: INTECH (International Environmental Technology Co.)
08.2020 - 12.2021
Technical Office Engineer
Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant (Orascom Construction - JV FCC Aqualia)
08.2018 - 07.2020
PRMG - Project Management Professional Program -
American University in Cairo
08.2017 - 08.2018
Junior Technical Office Engineer
Infrastructure of R3 - New Administrative Capital (Orascom Construction - JV Hassan Allam Construction)
06.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil - Water And Environmental Engineering
Cairo University
05.2009 - 01.2017
Civil Technical Office Section Head
Concrete Plus for Engineering and Construction
8 2022 - Current
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