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
Operational leadership
Corporate leadership
Risk Assessments
Strategic planning
Business Development
Financial Management
Budgeting
Project Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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