Ahmed ElSheikh

Guided strategic direction and operational oversight for a diversified portfolio of construction, property development, and facilities management projects.

• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
• 30% increase in ROI through strategic initiatives and operational enhancements that include cross-function, reduced operations and construction costs, marketing campaigns, market analysis, and reevaluating the value of assets, using construction trends such as post-tension, and eco-friendly systems to enhance property value and reduce long-term costs.
• Conceptualized and implemented a comprehensive land bank investment strategy through feasibility studies and securing LOIs with major clients.
• Formulated and executed an integrated business strategy through governance frameworks and KPI metrics; optimized operational workflows, boosting overall productivity by 30% and reducing turnaround times by 20%.
• 12.5% reduction in operational expenditure through strategic sourcing, wastage reduction, and efficiency optimization.
• 31% surge in occupancy rates via strategic partnerships with tourism boards, real estate brokerages, embassies, sports organizations, and marketing campaigns.
• designed based on the LEED-certified mixed-use development, projected to yield 15% energy and water consumption savings, creating a distinctive market differentiator.
• Oversaw the execution of phase one for Najran City's inaugural fully-serviced real estate compound.
• Mixed-use developments valued at SAR 230 million, delivering exceptional results from Feasibility studies, and concept to completion. 22% ROI, 5% under budget. the comprehensive oversight, encompassing design optimization, financing, construction management, tenant selection, and ongoing performance optimization, led to impressive results: 95% occupancy within 6 months of launching.
• Led a team of over 700 professionals across multiple departments and cities.

Incentivize transformative growth for a real estate portfolio of 3.2 billion EGP by identifying emerging markets in Africa, expanding service offerings to include property management, and diversifying revenue streams through joint ventures.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Delivered exceptional financial performance: 45% ROI growth, 200% market share expansion, and 23.7% cost reduction through strategic initiatives.
• Spearheaded market penetration strategies, using cutting-edge construction methodologies (post-tension & bubble deck) to expedite execution, quality improvement, and reducing project timelines by 20% and construction wastage by 25%.
• Secured EGP 250 million in new investments for expansion projects through strategic partnerships, investors, and bank agreements.
• Cultivated new business chances in emerging African markets through comprehensive feasibility studies, strategic relationship building, securing income-generating contracts, and facilitating expansion efforts with related governmental entities.
• Streamlined operations in property management, covering leasing, tenant relations, and revenue collection; boosted marketing effectiveness and asset optimization, resulting in a 20% improvement in investor returns annually.
• Managed a team of over 500 employees.

Directed a multinational corporation's skyscraper project of USD 1.65 billion as an operations and commercial manager.

• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Securing the successful completion of a USD 1.65 billion skyscraper project through strategic negotiations with government entities, Currie & Brown, and PMO consultant Dar Handassah.
• Recognized as a top employee by CSCEC China and the Chinese embassy in Cairo.

- $80 million Claims.

- Zero accidents.

- 50 approved interim payment certificates

- 90 passing schedule updates

- 660 passed Inspections

- 180 days’ time extension paid as time acceleration fees.

- fostering revenue growth by 10% through value engineering.

• USD 150 Million in projects’ value.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.

• Contributed to the completion of USD 1.2 billion in projects worldwide.
• Supervised team of 450 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
• Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.