Rania Eltahan
Director, Projects Management Office (PMO)
Cairo
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Project Management and Facility Management Professional with a proven track record in overseeing complex projects and optimizing facility operations. Seeking to leverage my expertise and experience to drive success and enhance efficiency in project management and facility management roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Director, Projects Management Office (PMO)
The American University In Cairo
Cairo
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Lead and manage Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing implementation, financials, business, and logistical aspects of projects.
- Ensure all projects are delivered to meet university and local design standards and codes, emphasizing quality and adherence to budget constraints.
- Responsible for managing annual budget of $20,000,000 to execute various projects.
- Oversaw the overall project management for all functions within the PMO, ensuring quality project delivery and compliance with university standards.
- Led a team of project managers and provided guidance and support.
Director, Office of Planning, Design, and Construc
The American University In Cairo
Cairo
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Established efficient planning, design, and construction procedures to enhance end-user satisfaction while maintaining university's quality and design standards.
- Oversaw budgeting, cost estimating, and financial tracking for projects.
Assistant Director, Construction Services
The American University In Cairo
Cairo
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Trained and mentored 45 employees on organization practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Tracked key business for more than 100 small to medium project annually metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Administered and managed construction and renovation-related tasks.
- Made strategic decisions on engineering techniques and scheduled activities for each project stage.
Senior Planning Engineer (Team Leader)
The American University In Cairo
Cairo
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
- Created detailed long-term plans and daily production schedules while overseeing Construction and fit out projects.
- Effectively plan and managed for 100 project budgets annually , financial aspects and time schedules.
Planning and Quality Control Engineer (Maintenance
The American University In Cairo
Cairo
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for projects planning, , and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Performed quality control audits.
- Drove continuous improvement in execution tasks by effectively communicating diagnostic findings.
- Designed training curricula for quality control personnel, instructing employees on AUC quality standers.
- Established key performance metrics and detailed corrective scenarios for failures.
- Executed operational audits and assessed University operations, compliance and other associated risks.
Senior Technical Coordinator
Samsung-Samcret Joint Venture
Cairo
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Established troubleshooting strategies to help team members deal swiftly with common problems.
- Delivered service levels in line with agreements by coordinating on-site support or remote assistance.
- Set schedules for preventive maintenance and on-site repairs.
- Handled escalated calls for technical support to back up team members.
Senior Planning Engineer
Samsung-Samcret Joint Venture
Cairo
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Formulated project activity sequences and developed new schedule processes.
- Applied expertise in planning technology and management science to resolve challenges related to consecration.
- Implemented planning and timely implementation of customer orders using Primavera .
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
Technical Office Engineer
Samsung Design Department
Cairo
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Executed troubleshooting and server support in both in-person in site situations.
- Provided technical support in both on-site and consultations.
- Monitored ongoing technical compliance with applicable codes and standers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Site Engineer, Architectural Finishing Department
Murray & Roberts International Limited, Egypt Branch
Alexandira
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Coordinated productivity by calculating material and labor needs to maximize resources.
- Applied engineering principles to troubleshooting and followed up on defined corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
Education
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - Building Information Modeling
Engineering And Science Services (ESS),
The American University In Cairo 02.2023 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Construction Engineering, Construction Management,
The American University in Cairo
Egypt 02.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Architecture Department
Faculty Of Fine Arts - Architecture Department
Alexandria University, Egypt 09.1999 - 05.2004
Project Management Academic Diploma - Architecture
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 09.2006 - 09.2008
Skills
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Contract Management
Verbal and written communication
Budgeting
Business Development
Negotiation
Project Management
Business planning
Operations management
Staff Management
Staff Development
Facility Management
Certification
CMAA Member (Construction Management Association of America)
Affiliations
- Institute of Directors (EIOD), accredited by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
- BIM-ENABLED VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
- Professional Memberships:
- CMAA Member (Construction Management Association of America)
- Project Management Professional
- LEED Preparation Course for BD+C (Building Design and Construction).
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
- Facility Management Professional (FMP), IFMA's (International Facility Management Association)
- CDCP (Certified Corporate Directors Certification Program), Egyptian Institute of Directors (EIOD), accredited by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
- Head of facility management education committee in The Egyptian Facilities Management Association (EGYFMA)
- Member in The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA)
Timeline
Director, Projects Management Office (PMO)
The American University In Cairo
09.2023 - Current
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - Building Information Modeling
Engineering And Science Services (ESS),
02.2023 - 11.2023
Director, Office of Planning, Design, and Construc
The American University In Cairo
08.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Director, Construction Services
The American University In Cairo
07.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Planning Engineer (Team Leader)
The American University In Cairo
09.2012 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Construction Engineering, Construction Management,
The American University in Cairo
02.2012 - 08.2018
Planning and Quality Control Engineer (Maintenance
The American University In Cairo
09.2009 - 09.2012
Senior Technical Coordinator
Samsung-Samcret Joint Venture
08.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Planning Engineer
Samsung-Samcret Joint Venture
04.2007 - 08.2008
Project Management Academic Diploma - Architecture
Ain Shams University
09.2006 - 09.2008
Technical Office Engineer
Samsung Design Department
08.2005 - 07.2007
Site Engineer, Architectural Finishing Department
Murray & Roberts International Limited, Egypt Branch
06.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Architecture Department
Faculty Of Fine Arts - Architecture Department
09.1999 - 05.2004