Amr Youssef Serry
Summary
To pursue a professional Career in Engineering Projects to include the Procurement cycle, the management cycle and coordination work between Consultants, Contractors ,Vendors and Proponent. Also to excel in my profession and make significant and positive contribution in the success of the organization.
A progressive and hard working person having a positive outlook. Highly motivated, cooperative and excellent in team work with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement, Contract & Projects Manager
Multinational Force & Observers
01.1995 - Current
- Company Overview: United Nations
- Working with the Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) Egypt
- Supervising the Electrical & Civil Projects at North & South Camps and Remote Sites in the Sinai Area
- Responsible for purchasing all engineering materials which take part in the engineering projects
- Responsible for the Technical evaluation of the Engineering companies such as Contractors, Vendors and Consultants before contracting with the MFO
- Inspection of standards and quality of engineering projects on camps
- Responsible for the day to day decision making of procurement issues
- Representing the MFO with the Ministries, Egyptian Government, the public sector, the private sector
- Commercially evaluate Vendor ability to supply requirements to specific standards
- Inspection and quality control of goods
- Vendor liaison: responsible for market research into new products which may be of use to the force in the Sinai
- Establish and maintenance of Procurement ethics on all transactions
- Source, negotiate, review, purchase, receive, inspect & process items procured in Cairo for onward transportation to Force in Sinai in a manner which reflects the organizational objectives of the MFO
- Coordinate and Execute Civil and Electrical Projects on Camps and liaison between Consultants, Contractors and the Force
- United Nations
- Championed continuous improvement within the organization by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for effective project management techniques.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between project phases by coordinating closely with various departments involved in the process flow.
- Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Increased customer satisfaction, maintaining open communication lines between clients and the team throughout project lifecycle.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization of manpower and materials throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented risk management plans to mitigate potential issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Played a pivotal role in winning new business opportunities through persuasive presentations showcasing past successes.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and on schedule.
- Successfully completed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduced costs with thorough budget analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts to support cost-effective solutions.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting clear expectations and providing consistent feedback to team members.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and guidelines during all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Senior Sales Engineer
Mantrac Egypt
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: Caterpillar
- Working in the field of earthmoving equipments
- Responsible for the sale of Caterpillar earthmoving equipments (loaders, dozers, excavators, graders etc) to the International and foreign companies in Egypt
- Assisting Customers in meeting their Construction needs
- Caterpillar
Site Engineer
Gulf of Suez Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Working in the Project Department on cost estimates, tendering specifications & bids analysis
- Working as a site Engineer in the Oil field, inspecting Construction works and industrial projects
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Arab Academy
01.2015
Professional Certificate (Diploma) - Management, Business administration, Sales & Marketing
American University in Cairo
01.2003
B.A. - Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering-Cairo University
05.1988
High School -
English School Heliopolis
01.1982
Skills
- High level of written and spoken English
- Well developed communication skills
- Commercial negotiation
- Purchasing
- Contracts
- Projects Coordination
- Facilities maintenance
- Facilities improvements
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
- Knowledge of computer software
- Knowledge of computer hardware
- Computer literate
- User skills in Microsoft suite of programs
- Project planning
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Project plan development
- Cross-functional communication
- Client relations
- Training and mentoring
- Schedule coordination
- Cost control
- Financial administration
- Quality control
- Contract preparation
- Documentation management
- Client liaison
- Project framework engineering
- Project goals and milestones
- Cross-functional coordination
- Multi-project management
- Technical monitoring
- Site plan creation
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budget control
- Excellent communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Staff management
- Quality assurance
- Cost analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Idea development and brainstorming
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- Strategic thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Customer service
- Multi-unit operations management
- Computer architecture
- Contract development
- Business process re-engineering
- Functional & business requirements
- Resource allocation
- Budget administration
- HVAC systems
- Contract management
- Cost reduction and containment
- Vendor management
- Project regulations
- Project estimation and bidding
- Vendor sourcing
- Forecasting
- Purchasing and procurement
- Budget preparation
- Progress reporting
- Logistics management
- Performance evaluations
- Construction management
- Commercial construction experience
- Performance improvements
- Team bonding
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Inventory control
- Work flow planning
- Deliverable tracking
- Stakeholder communications
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project planning and development
- Schedule management
- Mentoring team members
- Scope management
Affiliations
- Heliopolis Sporting Club
- El Zohor Sporting Club
- El Ahly Sporting Club
Languages
English
French
Arabic
Militarystatus
Exempted
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/63
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports (tennis, swimming and jogging)
- Reading and hearing classical music
- Surfing the Net
Training
- Budgeting and Planning Course, 1989, Gulf of Suez Company
- Caterpillar professional Training course in Earthmoving Equipments, 1992, Malaga, Spain
- Construction and Building material course, 1992, American University in Cairo
- Effective negotiation skills Course, 07/2000, American University in Cairo
- Clear and effective Communication Skills Course, 03/2001, American University in Cairo
- Team building for Top Performance Course, 05/2001, American University in Cairo
- Effective Problem Solving & Decision Making Course, 03/2002, American University in Cairo
- Positive Stress in Management Course, 09/2003, American University in Cairo
Traveling
USA and most of the European Countries for tourism.
Timeline
Senior Procurement, Contract & Projects Manager
Multinational Force & Observers
01.1995 - Current
Senior Sales Engineer
Mantrac Egypt
01.1990 - 01.1993
Site Engineer
Gulf of Suez Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
MBA - Business Administration
Arab Academy
Professional Certificate (Diploma) - Management, Business administration, Sales & Marketing
American University in Cairo
B.A. - Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering-Cairo University
High School -
English School Heliopolis
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