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Sayed Ahmed  Farrag

Sayed Ahmed Farrag

Quality Control Area Manager
Giza

Summary

A senior professional with more than 20 years' experience within large-scale Power Generation, Oil& Gas, Cement and residential Projects in Construction, Quality Assurance & Quality Control across six different countries with various national and international consultancies, client, main contractors and subcontractors. Having worked extensively in the field of Quality Assurance & Quality Control and covered all phases of major contracts from bid to Final Acceptance, extensive knowledge and experience with different Codes / Specifications. Proven expertise in the management of meetings, discussions and negotiations to achieve results. An effective thinker and doer with management and communication skills, able to work effectively at all levels with the ability to manage changes and achieve high quality, liaison of technical matters maintaining Health, Safety, Security and Environment standards and regulation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Projects Quality Control Manager (Area Manager)

Rowad Modern Engineering
Egypt
2021.12 - Current
  • Ensure project result meet client's and Project Contractual requirements regarding Quality Standers
  • Manage overall testing and inspection activities in coordination with construction, also monitor and analyze results of tests and measurements, maintain critical records and documents related to quality assurance
  • Direct and manage site QC Staff in performing their delegated tasks
  • Ensure that project Inspection and Test plans are developed and reviewed; and that procedures are documented and their implementation monitored
  • Review all periodic performance reports prepared by QC Staff and prepare QC Section's Performance Report
  • Review and quality assure all services and work-products delivered by the site QC staff in compliance with established corporate QA & QC Corporate Quality Department policies and procedures
  • Provide professional development and perform periodic performance appraisals for QC Staff
  • Manage overall inspection and testing schedule according to construction schedule
  • Liaise with Project Manager, Construction Managers, and Project Control Manager to coordinate inspection /testing according to construction activities
  • Coordinate with corporate QA/QC Managers to prepare Project Quality plan
  • Monitor the approved & implemented site QC Plan during the construction till the end of project
  • Liaise with Project Manager, and Construction Manager to clarify requirements and criteria for inspection
  • Liaise with Sub-contractor's representative for field inspection and test schedules
  • Verify implementation of Project Quality Plan for conformance to requirements of to ISO 9001
  • Coordinate production/issue of Quality Management Procedures to satisfy ISO 9001 and project requirements and requests production/revision where necessary
  • Review documentation including sub-contractors' to ensure quality requirements are documented prior to issue for approval
  • Review final handover documentation before project handover
  • Ensure Project Quality Plan and Quality Management Procedures are being implemented and are effective
  • Coordinate with Corporate Audit Manager for developing and maintaining an audit schedule to be approved by the Project & construction Manager against which audit is to be executed
  • Conduct and reports on audits, external and internal, and initiates recommendations to solve quality problems
  • Participate in meetings with sub-contractors and ensures same observe project quality requirements
  • Coordinate with Site Construction Manager of all quality issues and chair QA/QC site weekly meetings with projects sub-contractors QC personnel
  • Review Project & Client specifications and undertake relevant training to site QC inspectors
  • Ensure all quality control documentation is complied and competed for as-built hand over through QC turnover engineer and or QC Document controller
  • Issue/approve NCR as necessary and insure closure of issued NCR's in timely manner
  • Issue QC Monthly Report and submit to Corporate Quality Department
  • HSE Ensure that work is done according to company HSE policies and regulations, and employee is fully aware of job risk assessment and environmental aspects.

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2019.11 - 2021.12

Project :CFC- Podium II, Cairo Festival City, Egypt (638Million L.E)

Owner : Al Futtaim Commercial and Administrative Centers.

Project Manager : Jll

Project Consultant : RMC

Cost Consultant : AAA Consultancy

About the project.

Concrete skeleton and façade work including the related infrastructures and all embedded MEP works (Core and Shell Project).

  • Responsible for ensuring quality standards are met on CFC- Podium II project
  • Manage overall quality control activities, including testing and inspection, in coordination with construction team
  • Develop and review project quality plans and procedures
  • Coordinate with clients and third-party inspection agencies
  • Compile inspection records and other quality control documents
  • Coordinate non-conformance identification and corrective actions
  • Monitor project progress and compliance with quality control requirements
  • Supervise and manage team of QC engineers and inspectors
  • Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new quality control team members, ensuring consistent performance across board
  • Streamlined quality control processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs
  • Improved customer satisfaction with thorough final product inspections and adherence to strict quality control guidelines
  • Conducted regular audits of production facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering- Gama JV/LRT
2019.08 - 2019.10

Project : 10th. Of Ramadan Railway project (LRT) (1.6 Billion L.E).

Owner : National Authority for Tunnels

About the project.

Scope of work is the main workshop (Depot),Roubikki freight Yard main line fence ,and Shrouk car Bridge

  • Responsible for quality control activities on the 10th Of Ramadan Railway project (LRT)
  • Coordinate with the construction team and other stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
  • Monitor project progress and compliance with quality control requirements
  • Supervise and manage a team of QC engineers and inspectors
  • Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations.

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2017.12 - 2019.08

Project : Siemens power service Project, Ain Sokhna, Egypt (311 Million EGP.).

Owner : Siemens

Project Manager: Mace

Project Consultant: Cosmos

About the project.

Siemens Technologies SAE build a services (administration, tooling, and repair) Centre for their new Power Station, located on the Cairo-Sokhna Road.


Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2016.09 - 2017.11

Project : GOE 6*6000tpd Clinker Cement Project, Beni Suif, Egypt (220 Million EGP.).

Main contractor: CDI, China.

Team Leader Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2015.10 - 2016.08

Project: Abu Rawash Waste Water Treatment Plant, Egypt (5.5 Billion EGP.).

Main contractor: Orascom Construction

  • Responsible for quality assurance and quality control functions on various projects
  • Supervise and manage a team of QC engineers and inspectors
  • Develop and implement project quality plans and procedures
  • Coordinate with clients and third-party inspection agencies
  • Monitor project progress and compliance with quality control requirements
  • Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations.

Team Leader Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2014.04 - 2015.10

Project: Algiers Refinery Rehabilitation and Adaptation Project, Algeria. (900 Million EGP.).

Owner: Sonatrach, Algeria

Main contractor: Technip, France

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2013.05 - 2014.02

Project: BAIJI POWER PANT 6*160MW, IRAQ(650 Million EGP).

Owner: Ministry of electricity, Republic of IRAQ

  • Conducted regular reviews of quality control procedures, updating them as necessary to maintain alignment with evolving industry standards.
  • Increased accuracy in test results through regular calibration of laboratory equipment and diligent recordkeeping.
  • Stayed current with industry advancements, attending relevant conferences and workshops to continually enhance knowledge and expertise.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for improvement.

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2012.06 - 2013.03

Project: El Merk Central Processing Facility (CPF), Algeria. (1.2 Billion L.E)

Owner: Sonatrach Anadarko Association (SAA), Algeria.

Main contractor: Petrofac international (UAE) limited.

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2009.08 - 2012.06

Project: New Liquid Natural Gas Train Station (LNGII), Skikkda, Algeria ,(700 Million EGP)

Owner: Sonatrach, Algeria

Main Contractor: KBRII, USA

Construction Manager

ARESCO ASEC For Manufacturing & Industrial Project
2006.11 - 2009.01

Project: Al-Shamal Cement Plant, Atbara, Sudan (500 Million L.E)

Owner: AL-Shamal Company for Cement Production

  • Coordinated permit acquisition and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements throughout each stage of construction.
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
  • Optimized resource allocation by carefully tracking progress against established milestones to adjust as needed.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
  • Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Enhanced team performance through comprehensive training programs targeting skill development and knowledge sharing.

Construction Engineer

ALASSAFE Establishment For Contacting, KSA
Jedda, Saudi Arabia
2004.09 - 2006.10
  • Responsible for construction activities on government schools, hospitals, and residential buildings
  • Coordinate with construction team and subcontractors
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
  • Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.

Construction Engineer

ELSAHLY Company For Trading And Contracting, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2002.01 - 2004.08
  • Responsible for construction activities on residential buildings, including villas and landscape projects
  • Coordinate with construction team and subcontractors
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
  • Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.
  • Improved communication between team members through weekly meetings and progress updates.
  • Developed cost-effective construction solutions to meet client requirements without sacrificing quality.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Cairo University
Egypt
1995.09 - 2000.07

Skills

Quality processes

Language And It Skills

Fluent /mother tongue, Good at both spoken and written, Fair at both spoken and written, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2010, SAP 2000, Primavera (beginner)

Training Courses And Certificates

  • Project Management professional certificate (PMI-PMP Number: 2900365)
  • PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP Number: 3258870)
  • ISO 9001-2015
  • ISO 19011-2018
  • ACI Concrete Construction special inspector (Certification ID: 01359374)
  • ACI Concrete Filed Testing Technician - Grade 1 (Certification ID: 01359374)
  • LinkedIn Learning Certificate -Quality Management Foundations
  • OSHA
  • Shaping Accident Free Environments (S.A.F.E.), March, 2010
  • Shaping Accident Free Environments (S.A.F.E.), April, 2011
  • Safety Campaign Workshop 2011

Military Service

Completed

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Ensure the project result meet client's and Project Contractual requirements regarding the Quality Standers.
  • Manage overall testing and inspection activities in coordination with the construction, also monitor and analyze the results of tests and measurements, maintain critical records and documents related to quality assurance.
  • Direct and manage site QC Staff in performing their delegated tasks.
  • Ensure that project Inspection and Test plans are developed and reviewed; and that procedures are documented and their implementation monitored.
  • Review all periodic performance reports prepared by QC Staff and prepare the QC Section's Performance Report.
  • Review and quality assure all services and work-products delivered by the site QC staff in compliance with established corporate QA & QC Corporate Quality Department policies and procedures.
  • Provide professional development and perform periodic performance appraisals for QC Staff.
  • Manage the overall inspection and testing schedule according to construction schedule.
  • Liaise with Project Manager, Construction Managers, and Project Control Manager to coordinate inspection /testing according to construction activities.
  • Coordinate with corporate QA/QC Managers to prepare Project Quality plan.
  • Monitor the approved & implemented site QC Plan during the construction till the end of project.
  • Liaise with Project Manager, and Construction Manager to clarify requirements and criteria for inspection.
  • Liaise with Sub-contractor's representative for field inspection and test schedules.
  • Verify implementation of Project Quality Plan for conformance to requirements of to ISO 9001.
  • Coordinate production/issue of Quality Management Procedures to satisfy ISO 9001 and the project requirements and requests production/revision where necessary.
  • Review documentation including sub-contractors' to ensure quality requirements are documented prior to issue for approval.
  • Review final handover documentation before the project handover.
  • Ensure the Project Quality Plan and Quality Management Procedures are being implemented and are effective.
  • Coordinate with Corporate Audit Manager for developing and maintaining an audit schedule to be approved by the Project & construction Manager against which audit is to be executed.
  • Conduct and reports on audits, external and internal, and initiates recommendations to solve quality problems.
  • Participate in meetings with sub-contractors and ensures the same observe project quality requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Site Construction Manager of all quality issues and chair the QA/QC site weekly meetings with the projects sub-contractors QC personnel.
  • Review the Project & Client specifications and undertake relevant training to the site QC inspectors.
  • Ensure all quality control documentation is complied and competed for as-built hand over through QC turnover engineer and or the QC Document controller.
  • Issue/approve NCR as necessary and insure closure of issued NCR's in a timely manner.
  • Issue QC Monthly Report and submit to the Corporate Quality Department.
  • HSE Ensure that work is done according to the company HSE policies and regulations, and employee is fully aware of job risk assessment and environmental aspects.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/01/76
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

References Will Be Provided Upon Request

Certification

PMI-PMP®-Project Management professional certificate (Number: 2900365).

Timeline

I 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (Quality Management Systems)

2022-06

PMI-RMP®-Risk Management Professional (Number: 3258870).

2022-01

Projects Quality Control Manager (Area Manager)

Rowad Modern Engineering
2021.12 - Current

PMI-PMP®-Project Management professional certificate (Number: 2900365).

2020-12

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2019.11 - 2021.12

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering- Gama JV/LRT
2019.08 - 2019.10

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2017.12 - 2019.08

Quality Control Manager

Rowad Modern Engineering
2016.09 - 2017.11

ACI Concrete Filed Testing Technician – Grade 1 (Certification ID: 01359374)

2016-08

ACI Concrete Construction special inspector (Certification ID: 01359374).

2016-06

Team Leader Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2015.10 - 2016.08

Team Leader Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2014.04 - 2015.10

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2013.05 - 2014.02

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2012.06 - 2013.03

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Orascom Construction Industries, OCI
2009.08 - 2012.06

Construction Manager

ARESCO ASEC For Manufacturing & Industrial Project
2006.11 - 2009.01

Construction Engineer

ALASSAFE Establishment For Contacting, KSA
2004.09 - 2006.10

Construction Engineer

ELSAHLY Company For Trading And Contracting, Qatar
2002.01 - 2004.08

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Cairo University
1995.09 - 2000.07
Sayed Ahmed FarragQuality Control Area Manager