Rami Maurice Gobran Antoun
Operation Manager
Cairo
Summary
With 18 years of extensive experience in Operations Management, Estimation, Quality Control, and Site Construction Engineering. Expertise in managing and delivering large-scale projects including railways, water treatment plants, cement factories, and marine works, ensuring high-quality execution on time and within budget. Demonstrated leadership abilities in overseeing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and fostering seamless collaboration across project stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Operation Manager
Orascom Construction Industries
Cairo
09.2024 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day head office operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with company goals.
- Identify areas of inefficiency and recommend optimization strategies to enhance overall productivity.
- Act as central liaison between departments (Finance, HR, Procurement, Administration, and IT) to ensure smooth interdepartmental collaboration.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management on performance, challenges, and opportunities.
- Support senior management with operational strategies, data analysis, and decision-making processes.
Project Coordination Manager
Orascom Construction OC - Sfax Desalination Plant
Tunisia, Sharqia
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Act as primary liaison for all communications with subcontractors, suppliers, project team members, and relevant disciplines, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment.
- Lead preparation and organization of all Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation required for suppliers and subcontractors including civil and marine works.
- Prepare comprehensive measures for analyzing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations (both commercial and technical).
- Gather necessary data, develop comparison sheets, and ensure transparent evaluation processes.
- Collaborate closely with Contracts team to facilitate issuance of Subcontract/Service Agreements.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to support management in achieving project profitability objectives.
- Focus on reducing cost and time impacts wherever applicable while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Work in close collaboration with engineering teams to implement optimization measures that enhance project profitability.
- Proactively identify potential cost overruns or deviations and promptly escalate issues to project management for timely resolution.
Estimation Manager
Orascom Construction OC
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for large-scale civil construction projects, including railways, water treatment plants, and power plants projects.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, ensuring consistency in estimations across team.
- Implemented centralized database for storing project data, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced duplication of effort.
- Develop Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and detailed cost breakdowns.
- Evaluate tender documents and ensure timely submission of competitive bids.
- Identify potential risks, constraints, and opportunities associated with project costs and timelines.
- Worked closely with finance department to align estimating practices with corporate budgetary goals.
Team Leader
Orascom Construction OC
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
02.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Estimator
Orascom Construction OC
05.2015 - 01.2017
Estimator
Orascom Construction OC
09.2012 - 04.2015
Quality Control Engineer -Track Works
Orascom Construction OC and TSO Travaux Sud Ouest
Algeria
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Control for track laying Works
- Inspect the quality of the sleepers and the concrete precast quality
- Tests on the ballast production of the Quarry
- Checking all supplied materials locals and exported
Site Engineer
Al-Batal company for construction and buildings
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Site surveying
- Site supervision (Civil and finishing works)
- Follow up and coordinate between contractors
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Public Works Department
Ain Shams University
Egypt 01.2001 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
College De La Salle School
Egypt 01.1989 - 01.2001
International Training Workshop on Railway Engineering - undefined
Negotiation course - undefined
American chamber of commerce in Egypt
Project management professional course - undefined
American chamber of commerce in Egypt
Diploma In Civil Computer Programs -
Diplome De Langue Française -
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Egypt 01.1999 - 01.2000
Skills
- MS office
- Computer skills
- CCS Candy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Controlling budget
- Time management
- Ability to deal with different levels of people
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Egypt
- Date of Birth: 17/02/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Operation Manager
Orascom Construction Industries
09.2024 - Current
Project Coordination Manager
Orascom Construction OC - Sfax Desalination Plant
08.2021 - 08.2024
Estimation Manager
Orascom Construction OC
12.2019 - 08.2021
Team Leader
Orascom Construction OC
02.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Estimator
Orascom Construction OC
05.2015 - 01.2017
Estimator
Orascom Construction OC
09.2012 - 04.2015
Quality Control Engineer -Track Works
Orascom Construction OC and TSO Travaux Sud Ouest
06.2007 - 09.2012
Site Engineer
Al-Batal company for construction and buildings
11.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Public Works Department
Ain Shams University
01.2001 - 01.2006
Diplome De Langue Française -
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
01.1999 - 01.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
College De La Salle School
01.1989 - 01.2001
International Training Workshop on Railway Engineering - undefined
Negotiation course - undefined
American chamber of commerce in Egypt
Project management professional course - undefined
American chamber of commerce in Egypt
Diploma In Civil Computer Programs -
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