Ebtihal Mohamed
Assistant Vice President – Technical Affairs - Talaat Moustafa Group
El Rehab 2
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President – Technical Affairs
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
01.2024 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for the Technical Affairs function across TMG's portfolio of hospitality, residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. Responsible for engineering strategy, technical governance, design management, project delivery, value engineering, procurement support, consultant management, and organizational development to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Lead the Technical Affairs organization and establish engineering strategies aligned with TMG's long-term business objectives.
- Advise executive management on engineering strategy, technical risks, procurement decisions, investment opportunities, and engineering governance.
- Drive organizational excellence by implementing engineering policies, standards, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote innovation through Smart Building technologies, digital transformation, sustainability, and lifecycle asset optimization.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams across Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, ELV, ICT, Infrastructure, and Building Systems.
- Lead the technical review and approval of Basis of Design Reports (BODRs), engineering calculations, technical specifications, material submittals, shop drawings, engineering studies, and consultant deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with Egyptian Codes, IEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, local authority regulations, and TMG engineering standards.
- Resolve multidisciplinary engineering challenges and support strategic technical decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee engineering activities from concept planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Monitor engineering performance against schedule, quality, budget, and technical objectives.
- Support project teams in resolving critical engineering issues while maintaining delivery commitments.
- Lead technical evaluations for engineering tenders and procurement packages.
- Review contractor and supplier technical proposals and participate in consultant selection.
- Direct Value Engineering initiatives to optimize capital expenditure while maintaining operational performance, quality, and lifecycle value.
- Support commercial negotiations through technical due diligence and engineering assessments.
- Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, utility providers, government authorities, operators, and internal business units.
- Foster collaboration across Development, Commercial, Procurement, Legal, Construction, Operations, and Facility Management teams.
- Mentor engineering managers and technical specialists while developing future engineering leaders.
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Management
- Engineering Governance & Design Management
- Project Delivery & Technical Excellence
- Procurement, Commercial & Value Engineering
- Stakeholder & Organizational Leadership
Director of Engineering
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Led the Design, Construction, and Project Management functions across TMG's residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial developments, ensuring engineering excellence, project quality, budget compliance, and successful delivery from concept through handover.
- Led the Design, Construction, and Project Management functions across TMG's development portfolio.
- Directed multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, ICT, and Infrastructure systems.
- Established effective coordination between Design Managers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers to improve engineering performance and project execution.
- Managed MEP design development, engineering documentation, technical reviews, and project monitoring activities.
- Reviewed engineering calculations, technical specifications, design submissions, material submittals, and shop drawings to ensure technical compliance and quality.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and resolved design conflicts.
- Managed consultant performance throughout design and construction.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure engineering compliance, technical quality, and timely resolution of project issues.
- Built effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, operators, and regulatory authorities.
- Led engineering risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue escalation.
- Championed post-project reviews and institutionalized lessons learned.
- Ensured compliance with engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and corporate governance procedures.
- Participated in procurement planning, technical tender evaluations, contract administration, and engineering assessments.
- Supported engineering decisions related to material selection, system optimization, and technical compliance.
- Reviewed monthly Facility Management performance reports.
- Monitored facility management expenditures against approved annual budgets.
- Supported operational readiness and project handover.
- Engineering Leadership
- Design & Technical Management
- Consultant & Contractor Management
- Risk, Quality & Governance
- Procurement & Commercial Support
- Facility Management Support
- Representative Projects
- Four Seasons Madinaty
- Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh
- Four Seasons Luxor
- Four Seasons Nile Plaza
- Madinaty
- Noor City
- El Rehab
- Celia
Electrical Manager
Al Amar Consulting Group
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Led the Electrical and ELV Engineering Department, overseeing multidisciplinary design teams responsible for delivering engineering solutions across military, educational, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
- Managed Electrical and ELV engineering teams, ensuring high-quality design delivery and compliance with international standards.
- Directed the preparation and review of engineering designs, calculations, specifications, contract documents, and technical reports.
- Established departmental work plans, monitored resource utilization, and managed engineering workloads.
- Coordinated with architects, structural, mechanical, and infrastructure disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Reviewed design criteria and engineering solutions to maximize technical quality, functionality, and cost effectiveness.
- Mentored engineers, developed technical training programs, and promoted continuous professional development.
- Kept the department aligned with emerging engineering technologies and industry best practices.
- Represented the company in technical meetings, professional forums, and client presentations.
- Key Responsibilities
- Selected Projects
- Military Camp – Dhofar Region, Oman
- ABM Military College – Qatar
- Montessori School – New Cairo
- Pakistan School – 6th of October City
- American International School (AIS) Rehabilitation – Cairo Festival City
Senior Electrical Engineer
Allied Consultants Ltd.
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Led electrical engineering design for healthcare, district cooling, and commercial developments.
- Managed multidisciplinary coordination and ensured compliance with international engineering standards.
- Reviewed engineering calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
- Provided technical leadership to project teams during design development and project execution.
- Selected Projects
- Tamale Teaching Hospital – Ghana
- Business Bay District Cooling Plant Phases 1, 2 & 3 – Dubai, UAE
Senior Electrical Engineer
Saudi Binladin Group
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Delivered electrical engineering design and technical coordination for major building developments.
- Managed engineering interfaces, design reviews, and consultant coordination.
- Ensured compliance with project specifications and international standards.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Horse Engineering Company
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Designed electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Prepared engineering calculations, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary engineering design activities.
Electrical Engineer
ENAPCO for Electromechanical Contracting
10.2001 - 07.2003
- Prepared electrical designs, shop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Supervised site execution and coordinated with project teams to ensure compliance with design requirements.
- Supported testing, commissioning, and project handover.
Education
B.Sc. - Electrical Power & Machines Engineering
Ain Shams University
01-2001
Electrical Consultant Certificate - undefined
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
Skills
Decision making & judgment
Issue resolution skills
Recruitment / human resources
Recruiting and hiring
Timeline
Assistant Vice President – Technical Affairs
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
01.2024 - Current
Director of Engineering
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
04.2019 - 12.2023
Electrical Manager
Al Amar Consulting Group
11.2015 - 03.2019
Senior Electrical Engineer
Allied Consultants Ltd.
08.2014 - 10.2015
Senior Electrical Engineer
Saudi Binladin Group
02.2008 - 11.2009
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Horse Engineering Company
10.2003 - 01.2008
Electrical Engineer
ENAPCO for Electromechanical Contracting
10.2001 - 07.2003
Electrical Consultant Certificate - undefined
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
B.Sc. - Electrical Power & Machines Engineering
Ain Shams University