AHMED MOHAMED MOSTAFA ELSHERBENY

About

PMP-certified Project Manager, Construction Manager and Civil Engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale construction projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Strong background in project controls, cost management, commercial administration, and leading multidisciplinary teams through turnkey delivery.

Experience

• PROJECT MANAGER
  Al Diar International General Contracting Est. · Saudi Arabia
  Feb 2025 – Present

  Managed the company's SAR 100 million civil and architectural package within the 8-building, 25 MW, SAR 2 billion Desert Dragon Data Center, coordinating MEP interfaces and embedded mechanical and electrical items within concrete structures. Led two engineers and one site supervisor; managed daily execution in line with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and safety procedures. Coordinated with the client, consultant, subcontractors and suppliers; managed subcontractor performance, productivity, resources and contractual obligations. Monitored package budget, actual costs, cash flow, profitability and forecasts, tracking cost and schedule performance through CPI/SPI; prepared and reviewed purchase orders and subcontractor payment applications. Reduced technical-issue resolution time from days to 24–48 hours through a weekly cross-discipline resolution cycle. Secured approval of additional works and variations equivalent to approximately 7% of the company's contract value, with execution, certification and payment completed. Oversee QC (ITPs, inspections, NCRs, soil and concrete testing) and HSE implementation within the company's scope. Planned manpower, equipment and resources to maintain productivity and meet execution requirements.

• PROJECT MANAGER
  Creators Group · Egypt
  Jun 2023 – Jan 2025

  Managed the project from excavation through fully furnished turnkey delivery and initial handover, covering structure, blockwork, architectural finishes, MEP, final installations and furniture. Led 30+ engineers across civil, architectural, electrical and mechanical disciplines and about 10 site supervisors; directed department heads. Primary point of contact with the client and consultant; led project meetings and managed stakeholder expectations. Managed budget, actual costs, cash flow, forecasts and profitability; reviewed procurement, purchase orders, quantities, progress percentages and subcontractor payment applications. Identified additional works and led commercial negotiations; secured variation orders worth approximately 12% of the original contract value, all executed, certified, paid and included in the final account. Addressed schedule delays with the planning team through resource mobilization, resequencing and overtime; supervised quality with the Quality Manager.

• CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
  Creators Group · Egypt
  Oct 2021 – Oct 2022

  Managed execution of a large-scale development of nine buildings, a hotel, garage, wedding hall, indoor swimming pool, squash court, gym, horse stables, equestrian field, shooting range building and mosque. Supervised engineers, subcontractors and site teams across multiple work fronts, allocating manpower, equipment and materials. Monitored progress, productivity, quality and schedules; coordinated corrective actions with the Project Manager. Reviewed subcontractors' executed quantities and payment applications; followed up on material procurement and delivery. Joined client and consultant coordination meetings to support resolution of project issues.

• CIVIL SUPERVISOR ENGINEER
  Creators Group · Egypt
  Jan 2021 – Oct 2021

  Supervised daily civil works and subcontractor performance; monitored manpower, equipment and productivity. Prepared daily manpower records, work quantities and execution updates for the Construction/Execution Manager. Coordinated with the technical office and followed up on material availability to maintain continuity of work.

• RESIDENT ENGINEER / OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
  Egyptian Ministry of Interior · Egypt
  Jan 2016 – Jan 2021

  Served as the owner’s on-site representative across multiple residential developments, monitoring contractor performance, progress, contractual compliance, quality and financial submissions. Verified executed quantities and payment applications against site conditions and BOQ; reviewed and signed payment submissions. Reviewed final accounts, variations, extensions of time and financial claims, assessing technical, contractual and financial implications. Monitored baseline milestones, planned-versus-actual progress and contractor recovery plans; issued formal correspondence on delays and non-compliance. Reviewed material submittals, change management justifications, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties. Prepared monthly progress reports covering physical and financial progress and payment status against BOQ items. Participated in initial and final handover committees, monitored defect rectification during the DLP, and coordinated utility activation with authorities.

• SITE ENGINEER
  Giza General Contracting · Egypt
  Aug 2014 – Jan 2016

  Supervised civil works for assigned buildings (excavation, foundations, structure, blockwork, finishing) and daily subcontractor activities. Monitored workmanship and quality, followed up on corrective works, material delivery, and concrete and soil testing. Coordinated inspections with the consultant, prepared monthly execution updates and supported initial handover.

Education

• 2014 AS
  Bachelor of Civil Engineering

  Al Shorouk Academy

  Civil Engineering · 2009 – 2014

  Civil Engineering · 2009 – 2014

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Courses & certifications

• Cost Control · Professional Training
• Power BI · Professional Training
• Executive AI Business Transformation · PM House