Wael Mohamed Raslan

Project Manager

Alexandria, Egypt
As a highly qualified professional with more than 16 years’ experience involved in design and Project Management of high-end fit-out Project in the international market. My portfolio includes iconic and prestigious projects for Hospitality, University, Commercial offices and blue-chip companies for a budget of more than 40 million Dollar.

In brief, I have operated both on a client facing and contractor basis comfortable and believe I have excellent communication and documentation skills. I am practical, hands-on and focused, with a positive attitude and a good man-management record, while also developing strong problem-solving traits.

I am actively seeking a new role within a creative environment, considering a variety of prospects and undertaking a wide range of duties, including those facing clients.

Work Experience

Encode Studio

Project Manager

- Prepare and assist in the RFP process for prequalification of architectural/engineering services and participate in the negotiation of design contracts.
- Prepare a brief for various contractors based on the program scope, budget and time objectives and requirements provided by Client.
- Prepare and issue invitations for Contractors to submit proposals as per Client approved procedures.
- Respond to questions and queries raised during the tender period and circulate the questions and answers to all the vendors. - Review proposals received from the vendors, evaluate content and offer, prepare a detailed report and make recommendations for an appointment for Client’s review. - Perform design reviews and Monitor the development of the overall design process from conceptual design through schematic and detailed/contract documents. - Monitor submittals by the design to obtain approvals and permits necessary by all regulatory agencies and local authorities having jurisdiction.
- Respond to questions and queries raised during the tender period and circulate the questions and answers to all the vendors.
- Review proposals received from the vendors, evaluate content and offer, prepare a detailed report and make recommendations for an appointment for Client’s review.
- Monitor the performance of all architectural and engineering for work related to project, emphasizing on-time and on-budget performance and monitoring compliance with Design Guidelines and contract terms.
- Main Projects Handled: SAP Cairo Head office.
July 2019 - Present Alexandria, Egypt

Al BAYAN Holding Group

Project Manager

- Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
- Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
- Develop project plans as needed, using effective change controls and quality control measures.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
- Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with
quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications thus ensuring to meet the
client’s expectations.
- Determine and monitor the resources (time, money, equipment) required to complete a project.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Utilize advanced critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in order to mitigate risks.
January 2016 - April 2019 Saudi Arabia

Al BAYAN Holding Group

Project Control Manager

- Gathering data and prepare information required to develop the project management plan, keep constantly updated project information to report about performance progress.
- Documented and prepared the procedures project management plan in collaborated with the whole team.
- Prepared and implement project cost plan and project schedule plans.
- Monitored the budget and expenditure of the project and the change orders associated with it and recommend resource reallocation to the management when required.
- Gathering data and generate information for weekly progress reports.
- invoice preparation based upon progress and scope validation.
- Assisted and monitored effective cost control and budget management practices
- Coordinated and integrate outsources plan with actual project management plan.
- Developed cost estimating templates and standard work scope documents
- Develop and execute measurement systems to process, analyze and identify project performance.
- Monitoring project plan implementation, goals and milestones by following PMI
- methodologies.
- Determine schedule, estimation and work scope to execute and complete deliverables within budget and schedule.
- Develop cost trend estimates and new techniques to support project cost trend programs.
- Verify scope and estimate costs by using contract terms.
- Main Projects Handled: Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
January 2014 - January 2016 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SAAD GROUP

Senior Interior Designer & Project Controller

- Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic and design development drawings, final working drawings, technical specifications.
- A good knowledge of materials and FF&E products, manufacturers and suppliers.
- Develops furniture, finish, and color concepts.
- Coordinate the preliminary and final drawings in accordance with basic design.
- Adapt and modify design and operational methods to meet a variety of situations.
- Compiles and analyses research of product information including availability and pricing related to design specifications and technical data; preparation of cost estimates.
- Organizing the site to deliver programs requirements on a daily basis.
- Coordinating sub-contractors to ensure efficiency of work and deliverables flow.
- Monitor the quality of work carried out ensuring high standards are achieved and solve any issues with sub-contractors / suppliers.
- Ensuring all programs, plans, method statements are up to date, understood and adhered to by all the necessary people.
- Solving design and technical issues on site in cooperation with design office and workshops.
- Main Project (Outpatient Hospital SAAD Specialist (multi specialized clinics),
Private palaces for the company owner, luxury spa and health club, Private Residential luxury compound, Recreation Center, MAADEN project and Royal Commission for JUBAL and YANBU royal authority)
November 2008 - December 2013 Saudi Arabia

The Aya Group Of Companies

SENIOR ARCHITECT/ SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

- Control, Prepare & Check shop Drawings
- Co-ordinate with the engineering and the estimation team to prepare detailed technical offers and submit for the client’s approval.
- Co-coordinating Day today Site Reports and Check Sub Contractors shop drawings and get Approval from Consultant.
- Site supervision of the project
- Main Project Handled: HILTON KAMPALA - UGANDA
July 2012 - November Uganda

Egyptian European

Technical Office Manager and Deputy chairman

- Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic and design development drawings, final working drawings, technical specifications.
- Make FF&E selections and prepare FF&E documentation.
- Develops furniture, finish, and color concepts.
- Discuss the client on different designs for furniture, methods of finishing, quality of cloth, the type of packaging, shipping companies and delivery dates.
- Coordinate all aspects of submittals, review and approvals against contract
Requirements and when applicable report and advice on deviations from the same.
- Arranging exhibitions in Egypt and abroad in France, Italy and Germany.
April 2007 - October 2008 Egypt

Pact Bond Egypt

Technical Office Manager

-Producing all Technical Office Work & time schedules& project studies.
-Supervised wood work & Interior design for HILTON GREEN PLAZA.
-Interior Design for PHAROS UNIVERSTY ALEXANDRIA.
February 2004 - March 2007 Egypt

Bellacasaeg

Technical Office Engineer

-Prepares final working drawings, technical specifications.
- Involved in all stages of the design process from project concept, sourcing products, preparing samples boards and producing specifications, budgets and schedules.
- Prepare cutting lists, bills of quantities and schedules
-Coordinate the preliminary and final drawings in accordance with basic design.
- Participate in the exhibitions arranged in Egypt and abroad.
July 2001 - January 2004 Alexandria, Egypt

Education

Alexandria University

pass

BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS - INTERIOR DESIGN
August 1996 - July 2001 Alexandria, Egypt

Languages

Arabic (Native),
English (Fluent),

Awards

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

2017

Skills

Autocad, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Behavior Management, Communication, Corel Draw, Crisis Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office Programs, Negotiation, Photoshop, Strategic Planning,