Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Certification
Languages
Training Courses and Achievements
Responsibilities
Detailed Projects management description
Previous Work Experience and Responsibilities
Other Skills
Timeline
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Mohamed Selim

Mohamed Selim

Cairo,Egypt

Summary

Results-driven professional specializing in feasibility studies and integrated project planning for renewable energy solutions. Expertise in wind and solar energy, complemented by strong presentation skills and a commitment to knowledge sharing. Proficient in strategic planning and business strategy, focusing on sustainable growth and clean energy initiatives.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Projects Development Manager

Voltalia Egypt
09.2020 - 03.2026
  • Projects Development Manager. Renewable Energy – Voltalia Egypt Africa & Europe Development Department.
  • Coordinated all phases of project lifecycle for seamless execution.
  • Drove stakeholder alignment through transparent reporting and communications.

Wind Energy Department Director

Elsewedy Electric T&D
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Wind Energy Department Director in Elsewedy Electric T&D.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
  • Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.

Managing Director of Projects

New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managing Director of Projects, (New& Renewable Energy Authority) (NREA)
  • Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
  • Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.

Head sector of Studies, research, test DEP

NREA
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Head sector of Studies, research, test DEP, NREA
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Projects Implementation General Manager

NREA
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Projects Implementation General manager, NREA.
  • Regularly reviewed performance data, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.

Projects Implementation Manager

NREA
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Projects Implementation Manager, NREA.
  • Improved operational efficiency with detailed project planning.

Mechanical Engineer

New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
01.1991 - 01.2000
  • Mechanical Engineer, New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer, NREA
  • Participate in the implementation of the test lab. for the testing and quality control of the new and renewable equipment.

Education

Bachelor - Mechanical Power Engineering

Helwan University
Egypt
01.1983 - 01.1988

Skills

  • Feasibility studies
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Prospecting
  • Presentation skills
  • Integrated project planning
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Wind and solar energy
  • Strategic planning
  • Business strategy

Certification

  • Full Member - Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Full Member - Federation of Arab Engineers
  • Full Member - Egyptian Society of Civil Engineers

Languages

Arabic Native language
English Fluent, in speaking and in writing
Italian Good understanding

Training Courses and Achievements

  • Participate in ISO -9000 quality system held at EGYPTIAN SYNDICATE OF ENGINEERING 1993, CAIRO-EGYPT.
  • Participate in special course for design, operation and maintenance of pumps held at Energy Research Center, 1991, Cairo University.
  • Participate in a special course for new and renewable energy held at BOLOGNIA UNIVIRSITY, 1993, ITALY.
  • Participate in LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM held by Institute of international Education and Ministry of electricity and energy under USAID.
  • Program Topics: Team building, leadership motivation, performance assessment, effective management, root cause analysis, strategic planning, and project management with on job training at USA from 2002 to 2003.

Responsibilities

  • Projects Development Manager. RE – Voltalia Egypt / From Sep, 2020.
  • Managing all pre-contract / commercial activities as following:
  • Business Development Activities:
  • 1. Preparing Business plan and action plan for penetrating the RE market.
  • 2. Generating leads for developers and investors in (Private and Governmental Sectors), and seeking opportunities of the projects in the pipelines.
  • 3. Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients to position the company for new business opportunities.
  • 4. Organize with country managers and all business Departments to update the RE market status
  • 5. Networking with agencies in the international renewable community in (MENA, SSA, and CCA regions) like (Solar Media, Energy Net…) in order to market our services and reach new clients.
  • 6. Networking with NGOs in the international renewable community in (MENA, SSA, and CCA regions) like (Dii Desert Energy, MESIA, GCC alliance….) in order to get their partnerships to have access to the market studies in the different countries.
  • Sourcing Activities:
  • 1. Contacting wind/solar products manufacturer suppliers to get their techno commercial offers.
  • 2. Preparing data base for the main wind/solar products suppliers in MEAA region, and collecting their rates to be on our vendor list to choose the competitive offers for the projects procurement.
  • 3. Contacting local construction subcontractors to update the construction market price commercial offers for Installations all over MEAA region.
  • 4. Contacting international consulting Offices in renewable energy like (Lahmeyer, DNV GL, ERCC) in order to investigate their services for EPCs.
  • Technical Proposal Activities:
  • 1. Preparing the technical Proposals.
  • 2. Reviewing the technical offers for providing a feedback and comments according to the case
  • Tender Activities:
  • 1. Preparing BOQ (Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation).
  • 2. Estimating of (Direct Cost, Indirect Cost, Over Head, Risks, and Profits).

Detailed Projects management description

  • General support for taking over the projects according to the contract scope of work and time within the contract budget.
  • Manage the project team and put a clear scope of work for each one.
  • Carrey out the construction follow up (all project activities).
  • Review all contract technical submittal and secure all documentation to be signed from all Parties.
  • Execute management responsibility on daily basis for everything related to the assigned Project (fulfillment of contractual obligations).
  • Representing the owner in all kind of project Meetings (monthly, interface meetings)
  • To follow up implementation of wind projects.
  • Apply and supervise all required safety and quality standards on site at all times.
  • Supervise all mechanical, electrical and commissioning works to be according to the Installations manual.
  • Monitor the shipping plan to be in line with the project plan.
  • Manage and supervise all main and subcontractors.
  • Reviewing invoices, technical reports and As-Built drawings.
  • Preparing time schedules for carrying out the project works.
  • Approval or rejection of executed work elements.
  • Manage all send, received mails and letters.
  • Manage all claims, submittal comments and open/bending issues.
  • Factory inspections of all wind farm components and Preparation of Inspection Report on each factory inspection.
  • Leading the development and satisfactory finalisation of the construction Punch list.
  • Overseeing the completion, testing and handover of the Project under the EPC Contract.
  • Successfully transitioning the completed Project into operations and the warranty phase
  • Monitoring of project warranty period and verify guaranteed performance parameters (power performance, availability, reliability of electrical network).

Previous Work Experience and Responsibilities

  • 1999 – 2000 senior mechanical engineer, private Egyptian contracting company for Pump and piping systems, Egypt.
  • Responsible for tender documents preparation and specifications for the domestic & sewage water system and its pump station projects.
  • 1993– 1999 Travelled to work in Saudi Arabia in different positions as follow:
  • 1997– 1999 Mechanical consultant site engineer, I have approval from Saudi Arabia authority for working as a consultant.
  • Responsible for mechanical and electrical works in domestic water pump stations and its distribution system (130 km piping system &storage tanks).
  • 1996– 1997 project manager, Najm El Jazira Company.
  • Responsible for all site implementation works of maintenance, repair and changeable all pump & piping system projects.
  • 1994– 1995 Mechanical design engineer, Arab consultant office.
  • Participate in Tender documents preparation and Specifications of sewage pump stations.
  • 1993– 1994 Site mechanical engineer, Najm El Jazira Company.
  • Responsible for all mechanical and electrical implementation works for sewage treatment plant projects, its infra structure.
  • 1991– 1993 Mechanical engineer, new and renewable energy authority, Ministry of Electricity& Energy.
  • Participate in the implementation of the test lab. for the testing and quality control of the new and renewable equipment.

Other Skills

  • I have the ability for Travel and geographical mobility.
  • I have my self-adaptation and awareness to different cultural environments. (travelled and stayed in many countries such as Italy 4 monthes, USA one month, Spain, Denmark 2 weeks, Jurdan one week, Saudi Arabia7 years.

Timeline

Projects Development Manager

Voltalia Egypt
09.2020 - 03.2026

Wind Energy Department Director

Elsewedy Electric T&D
03.2018 - 04.2020

Managing Director of Projects

New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
01.2015 - 06.2017

Head sector of Studies, research, test DEP

NREA
01.2015 - 01.2015

Projects Implementation General Manager

NREA
01.2009 - 01.2015

Projects Implementation Manager

NREA
01.2006 - 01.2009

Mechanical Engineer

New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
01.1991 - 01.2000

Bachelor - Mechanical Power Engineering

Helwan University
01.1983 - 01.1988
Mohamed Selim