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Mariam El-Madny
Technical Office Manager | Water Feature Specialist
New Cairo
Summary
Results-driven Technical and Office Manager with over 7 years of experience in water features, pools, and specialized water-orinted construction projects across Egypt and the region. Proven track record in project design, shop drawings, bill of quantities (BOQs), and cost control, complemented by strong leadership skills in managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and coordinating effectively with consultants, contractors, and owners. Expertise in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while driving technical excellence throughout all project phases, from concept to handover. Committed to driving innovation, process improvement, and value engineering, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to international quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technical Office Manager
Fountana Egy
07.2024 - Current
- Leading and supervising the technical office team on iconic water feature and pool projects.
- Coordinating between design, execution, and site teams to resolve technical issues.
- Reviewing and approving shop drawings, material submittals, and as-builts.
- Reviewing and approving BOQs, variation orders, and purchasing orders.
- Acting as the main technical liaison with consultants, contractors, and owners.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete complex technical projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Enhanced team productivity through the development of comprehensive training programs for new software applications.
- Oversaw the procurement and installation of mission-critical hardware and software solutions, optimizing overall performance levels.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements using data analysis techniques, leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Maintain up-to-date supplier, and subcontractor cost databases and ensure alignment with approved vendor
Senior Technical Office Engineer
Fountana Egy
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and reviewed shop drawings and construction documents.
- Conducted quantity surveying, BOQs, and material take-offs.
- Attended site meetings and performed site visits.
- Prepared technical reports, RFIs, and variation claims.
- Supported project managers in compliance checks and consultant coordination.
- Collaborated closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, securing favorable pricing and contract terms for the organization.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
Technical Office Manager
FoxPools
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed the technical office team across multiple pool and water feature projects.
- Oversaw shop drawings, BOQs, as-builts, and handover packages.
- Represented company in client/consultant meetings.
- Delivered progress reports, handover bills, and variation orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring seamless communication between the technical department and other business units.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements using data analysis techniques, leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
Technical Office Engineer
FoxPools
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed project shop drawings, as-builts, and material submittals.
- Assisted in quantity surveying and BOQs.
- Prepared RFIs, offers, and invoices, improving coordination between office and site teams.
Technical Office Engineer - Training
EHE Consult
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Produced BOQs and quantity surveying reports for architectural projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban Design and Planning Architecture
Ain Shams University
Egypt 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
El-Ola Language School
Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
- Specialized Water Feature Engineering – expertise in pools, fountains, and aqua systems from design to handover
- Technical Office Leadership – managing cross-disciplinary teams, workflows, and project deliverables
- Design & Documentation Excellence – advanced shop drawings, as-built drawings, and compliance reporting
- Cost Control & Value Engineering – BOQs, variation orders, and cost optimization across project lifecycles
- Contractor & Consultant Interface – effective communication with owners, consultants, and site teams
- Project Governance – technical compliance checks, documentation control, and risk mitigation
- Strategic Problem Solving – resolving design conflicts, site challenges, and coordination issues efficiently
- Continuous Improvement – driving innovation, quality standards, and knowledge sharing within teams
Accomplishments
- Cost Control Workshop – 30 hrs, July 2025
- Revit Architecture Professional – CAD Masters, 32 hrs, Summer 2020
- 3DS Max Architecture – Muttheda Training Center, 60 hrs, Winter 2018
- Revit Architecture – Yat Learning Center, 36 hrs, Summer 2016
- Introduction to Project Management
- Sales & Customer Service – MECA by ExxonMobil
Extracurricular Activities
- R&D Vice Director, IDT Organization
- Quality Member, IDT Organization
- FR Member, Aviation Club
Software
Revit Architecture
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Adobe Photoshop
3Ds Max
Timeline
Technical Office Manager
Fountana Egy
07.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Office Engineer
Fountana Egy
10.2023 - 07.2024
Technical Office Manager
FoxPools
10.2020 - 09.2023
Technical Office Engineer
FoxPools
05.2018 - 09.2020
Technical Office Engineer - Training
EHE Consult
03.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Urban Design and Planning Architecture
Ain Shams University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
El-Ola Language School
04.2001 -
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