Safwan Al-Selwi
Sr. Project Manager
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO
Safwan Al-Selwi for Trading and Contracting
Cairo
03.2022 - Current
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Project Manager
The Professional-E For Engineering And Development
Cairo
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Plans, designs, and schedules phases for projects
- Identifies plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Coordinates with contractors to manage project performance and meet deadlines
- Manages costs and monitors project performance for areas of improvement
- Provides technical and operational direction in project challenges
- Recruits and oversees personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
- Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and takes corrective action as needed
- Sources, vets, and manages vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Develops and implements project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Provides detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Technical Office Manager
Civac For Contracting And Engineering
Cairo
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepares and manages project budgets, including cost estimates, change orders, and financial reports
- Coordinates and manages project resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to ensure timely completion of project milestones
- Maintains accurate project records, including drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation
- Reviews and approves invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents related to project expenditures
- Collaborates with project managers and stakeholders to develop bid strategies and identify opportunities for value engineering
- Prepares and reviews technical reports for construction projects, including progress reports, performance reports, and technical feasibility studies
- Manages the preparation and submission of site documents and submittals, including material data sheets, product data sheets, and test reports
- Reviews and approves site documents and submittals for compliance with project requirements and specifications
- Develops and maintains method of statement documents for construction projects, including safety plans, quality plans, and work procedures
- Conducts reviews of contracts and BOQs for construction projects to ensure compliance with project requirements and specifications.
Site Engineer
Giza Contracting Group
Cairo
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Prepared site documents and submittals and contacted owners and consultants.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards and identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Conducted construction observations, took soil samples, and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
Junior Structural & Geotechnical Designer
Prof Aly Sabry Consulting Office
Cairo
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads, and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
- Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
- Inspected and evaluated existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
- Prepared and reviewed geotechnical reports, including borehole logs, laboratory test results, and engineering calculations.
- Designed and analyzed structural elements, such as steel and concrete beams, columns, and foundations, using software tools such as SAP2000 and ETABS.
- Conducted structural reviews of existing buildings and provided recommendations for repairs and modifications.
- Developed a more efficient method for preparing borehole logs, reducing the time required for this task by 50%.
- Demonstrated a strong ability to work in a team environment, collaborating with other designers and engineers to find innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
Site Technical Office Engineer
Alforsan For Construction
Cairo
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Completed various project documents, including quantity surveys, invoices, as-built drawings, and project reports.
- Assisted in the initial project hand-over process and ensured compliance with project requirements and specifications.
- Conducted site inspections and verified that construction activities were performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- Coordinated with project team members to resolve any issues related to project documents.
- Assisted in the preparation and review of change orders and variation requests.
- Participated in meetings with project stakeholders to discuss project progress, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
Education
Diploma - Legal Translation
The American University in Cairo
AUC Avenue, Cairo Egypt 09.2020 - 12.2021
Diploma - Foundation in Translation
The American University in Cairo
AUC Avenue, Cairo Egypt 01.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Cairo University
1 University Street, Giza, Egypt 09.2009 - 05.2015
Diploma - Construction Site Management
Benaa Academy
Cairo, Egypt 05.2015 - 08.2015
Training - Eco-friendly Building Technology (Germany)
Stuttgart University
Stuttgart, Germany 06.2014 - 07.2014
Training - Echo-friendly Building Technology
Ezbet Project
Cairo 08.2014 - 09.2014
Training - Civil Engineering
Civil For Society - Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 04.2014 - 06.2023
Skills
Business start up
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
CEO
Safwan Al-Selwi for Trading and Contracting
03.2022 - Current
Diploma - Legal Translation
The American University in Cairo
09.2020 - 12.2021
Diploma - Foundation in Translation
The American University in Cairo
01.2019 - 09.2020
Project Manager
The Professional-E For Engineering And Development
12.2018 - 03.2022
Technical Office Manager
Civac For Contracting And Engineering
07.2016 - 09.2018
Site Engineer
Giza Contracting Group
03.2016 - 06.2016
Junior Structural & Geotechnical Designer
Prof Aly Sabry Consulting Office
10.2015 - 02.2016
Site Technical Office Engineer
Alforsan For Construction
07.2015 - 09.2015
Diploma - Construction Site Management
Benaa Academy
05.2015 - 08.2015
Training - Echo-friendly Building Technology
Ezbet Project
08.2014 - 09.2014
Training - Eco-friendly Building Technology (Germany)
Stuttgart University
06.2014 - 07.2014
Training - Civil Engineering
Civil For Society - Ain Shams University
04.2014 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Cairo University
09.2009 - 05.2015
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