Amr Elsamahi

A demonstrated Chief Operations Officer offering extensive knowledge in business development and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing data and performance metrics to obtain a complete business overview eager to be part of the Management of an aggressive growing company where I can excel by contributing in negotiating and closing contractual transactions by utilizing my proven management and interpersonal skills. A builder of people and productive teams. Ensures team unity and a clear vision of company goals and objectives. Operate on a foundation of trust and communication, treating people with respect and dignity. Build a circle of influence to support a democratic approach to project management and supervision. Work based on the understanding that there are times that require decisiveness in leadership, staff coordination, discipline and problem solving. Lead from the front and expects the highest standards of personal and professional performance.

With more than 25 years of experience in the development and construction industry, of which 18 years in the management field, in Egypt, North Africa and the GCC, I significantly have helped to develop business performance, close complex contractual transactions, deliver successful projects and improved profit ratios. As an executive, steering committee member and board member in lead companies, I was not only responsible for construction activities, but also setting strategies, develop work flow, create professional motivating environment and build successful teams, focusing on prompting profitability and market positioning. On the operational level, through my work experience, I was responsible for managing and developing work processes for sub-departments; contracts and claims, cost control, planning, procurement, document management, material control, purchasing, expediting, and resources management across all company business units, in addition to support divisions such as HR and Finance. With my experience and studies in Contracts and legal field, I am able to manage contracts effectively through extensive contract administration process and close follow up of project documents and modifications. Furthermore, I develop mechanisms for monitoring and controlling projects performance through issuing, analyzing and preparing action plans according to cost reports and performance reports. Furthermore, I am convinced that integrating management knowledge developed through my MBA studies with the skills I gained through working in such aggressive industry will create value. Since working under pressure to deliver projects fulfilling quality, budget and time requirements involve outstanding leadership skills, dynamic problem-solving ability, project management skills and persistence to achieve excellence.