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ISRAA Mohamed Desouky El Sebaiee

Architect / BIM & VDC Team Leader
Cairo,madinet nasr

Summary

VDC/BIM Manager leading BIM/VDC coordination for 5+ metro stations and tunneling works in Egypt, coordinating 11+ models weekly. Oversees 3D/4D modeling, clash detection, quantity takeoffs, and team workflows, and leads 4–8 coordination meetings per month to keep design, planning, and cost teams aligned. Delivers coordinated models, technical meetings, and constructible outputs using Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.

Overview

3
3
Languages
5
5
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

VDC/BIM Team Leader /Chief Technical Office

Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt (Metro Line 4 NCP402 Project)
01.2024 - Current

· Led Architecture Technical Office, BIM, and VDC functions for five underground metro stations and interconnecting tunnels on Cairo Metro Line 4, ensuring project alignment with design and construction goals.

· Manage multidisciplinary Architecture Technical Office and BIM teams, establishing workflows, BIM standards, quality assurance procedures, and project delivery strategies.

· Directed preparation, review, and coordination of architectural shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, technical submissions, and contractual correspondence with Contracts team to maintain project compliance and timelines.

· Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and civil disciplines through BIM to deliver accurate, coordinated, and clash-free construction documentation.

· Develop and manage 3D and 5D BIM models to support design development, quantity take-offs, cost control, construction planning, and digital project delivery.

· Lead technical coordination meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve design, engineering, and construction issues.

· Oversee clash detection, constructability reviews, model audits, and BIM quality assurance using Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

· Review contract drawings, technical specifications, and design changes to ensure compliance with contractual requirements while supporting variation orders, claims, and engineering change management.

· Mentored and developed BIM engineers and Technical Office staff through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing, enhancing team capabilities and project delivery.

· Drive continuous process improvements that enhance collaboration, reduce rework, improve productivity, and optimize project delivery.

· Evaluate and implement BIM technologies, automation tools, and digital workflows to improve engineering efficiency and project performance.

VDC/BIM Team Leader

BESIX–Orascom JV – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Performed BIM model quality control to ensure compliance with project BIM standards, design requirements, and construction documentation.
  • Conducted clash detection, model validation, and constructability reviews to enhance project coordination and minimize design conflicts.
  • Coordinated architectural and structural BIM models with multidisciplinary teams to maintain model accuracy and coordination.
  • Coordinated architectural and structural BIM models with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring model accuracy and effective collaboration.
  • Prepared BIM-based quantity take-offs and material quantities for BOQ verification, cost estimation, and procurement support.
  • Supported implementation of BIM Execution Plan (BEP), modeling standards, and quality assurance procedures to streamline project delivery.

Senior VDC/BIM Engineer

BESIX–Orascom JV – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of BIM engineers and modelers, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with BIM standards and project requirements.
  • Managed BIM model quality control, coordinating model reviews, clash detection, and constructability checks to ensure project compliance.
  • Implemented BIM standards, workflows, and quality assurance procedures, improving model consistency and project efficiency.
  • Coordinated architectural and structural disciplines with consultants and subcontractors, resolving design and construction issues to maintain project timelines.
  • Reviewed RFIs, technical submittals, and BIM deliverables prior to submission, ensuring quality and accuracy aligned with project standards.
  • Supervised BIM-based quantity take-offs and BOQ verification to support commercial and cost control activities.
  • Mentored junior BIM engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and performance support.

Technical Office Engineer

Al Amar Consulting Group (AMG)
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Developed and coordinated architectural BIM models in Autodesk Revit to ensure design accuracy and project alignment.
  • Prepared architectural shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documentation to support project execution and compliance.
  • Coordinated architectural and structural models to identify and resolve design conflicts, enhancing collaboration among project stakeholders.

Technical Office Engineer (BIM Arch.)

Hassan Allam Consultant
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed architectural BIM models for governmental and ministerial building projects, enhancing design accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Prepared architectural shop drawings and construction documentation, ensuring alignment with project specifications and facilitating project execution.
  • Prepared architectural shop drawings, construction documentation, and technical details in accordance with project specifications.
  • Facilitated meetings to address and resolve model-based design issues, promoting effective collaboration among team members.

Technical Office Engineer (BIM Arch.)

Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Extracted geometries for shop drawings to ensure accuracy in construction documentation for block walls, ceilings, partitions.
  • Reviewed subcontractor submissions and managed approvals to maintain project timelines and compliance with specifications.
  • Managed project documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and client specifications.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve project workflows.
  • Developed technical reports outlining engineering assessments, design reviews, and implementation strategies.

Technical Office Engineer

Center for Conservation of Islamic Architectural Heritage
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Modeled heritage projects and prepared comprehensive documentation and detailed shop drawings to support project execution.
  • Led project coordination efforts to ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive technical documentation for all project phases.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.

Junior Technical Office Engineer

Focus Engineering Services (Saudi Binladin Group), KSA
12.2013 - 10.2015
  • Prepared architectural shop drawings for large-scale infrastructure and building projects in accordance with contract drawings and project specifications.
  • Coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to effectively identify and resolve design and construction conflicts, enhancing project integration.
  • Reviewed and updated shop drawings based on consultant comments and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
  • Facilitated technical coordination meetings to streamline project delivery and improve engineering collaboration.
  • Executed quality checks on architectural shop drawings, ensuring adherence to project standards and consultant requirements, thereby maintaining design integrity.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to maintain drawing accuracy and resolve technical issues during the construction phase.
  • Mataf Expansion Project
  • Haramain High-Speed Rail Station (Makkah)
  • Makkah First Ring Road & Bus Stations
  • Madinah Haram Expansion

Education

Bachelor of Architecture Engineering -

El-Shorouk Academy
Egypt
05-2011

Skills

BIM & VDC Management (Revit, Navisworks)

AutoCAD 2D

3ds Max

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Quantity takeoff & BOQ preparation

Shop drawings

Working drawings

Technical reporting

Technical submittals

Cross-disciplinary coordination (Arch, Struct, MEP)

Clash detection

BIM execution plan

Team leadership

Consultant coordination

Common data environment

Dynamo scripting

Family creation

Model audit procedures

Certification

Revit, Navisworks 2021 (In-house)

Timeline

VDC/BIM Team Leader /Chief Technical Office

Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt (Metro Line 4 NCP402 Project)
01.2024 - Current

VDC/BIM Team Leader

BESIX–Orascom JV – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
07.2022 - 03.2024

Senior VDC/BIM Engineer

BESIX–Orascom JV – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
07.2018 - 01.2022

Technical Office Engineer

Al Amar Consulting Group (AMG)
02.2018 - 05.2018

Technical Office Engineer (BIM Arch.)

Hassan Allam Consultant
07.2017 - 02.2018

Technical Office Engineer (BIM Arch.)

Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt
02.2016 - 11.2017

Technical Office Engineer

Center for Conservation of Islamic Architectural Heritage
10.2015 - 02.2016

Junior Technical Office Engineer

Focus Engineering Services (Saudi Binladin Group), KSA
12.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Architecture Engineering -

El-Shorouk Academy
ISRAA Mohamed Desouky El SebaieeArchitect / BIM & VDC Team Leader