Senior Quantity Surveyor
Value & Control
I bridge the critical gap between on-site construction realities and financial constraints, ensuring projects are delivered on budget without compromising quality.
Based in Cairo, Egypt · Open to relocation
By the Numbers
- Years in construction commercial
- 9+
- Combined project portfolio
- $1B+
- Bid success rate
- +30%
- Estimation error margin
- −20%
- Contracts secured
- $10M+
Selected Experience
Senior Tendering & Procurement Engineer
Silver Foundation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Lead end-to-end preparation and issuance of tender packages, analyzing technical and commercial requirements for full FIDIC compliance.
- Prepare accurate cost estimations and evaluate submitted bids, strengthening competitive positioning across multi-million-dollar construction packages.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance to align tender strategy, scope, and commercial risk allocation.
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- Manage supplier identification and evaluation, and negotiate commercial terms, improving vendor performance and securing favorable pricing.
- Oversee procurement of materials and services with a focus on quality compliance and measurable cost savings throughout the supply chain.
Cost Estimation & Tendering Team Leader
Diagram Construction, New Cairo, Egypt
- Led a multidisciplinary estimation team preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for large-scale construction projects across Egypt.
- Developed standardized cost estimation models that reduced error margins by 20% and improved the reliability of project proposals.
- Secured contracts worth over $10 million by delivering precise, competitive tenders, increasing bid success rates by 30%.
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- Managed the full tendering lifecycle including risk analysis and compliance with regulatory, contractual, and pre-qualification requirements.
- Trained and mentored junior estimators on quantity takeoff, rate build-ups, and tendering best practices to raise team capability.
Commercial Engineer
Tiabco For Supplies & Construction, Cairo, Egypt
- Prepared detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, and overhead using CCS Candy, improving estimate transparency and bid competitiveness.
- Administered contracts by reviewing and negotiating terms, tracking milestones and payments, and managing claims under FIDIC frameworks.
- Measured and quantified construction works, prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and assessed variation orders for accurate commercial recovery.
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- Drove value engineering initiatives, identifying cost-effective design and method alternatives without compromising quality or program.
- Produced cost reports, budget analyses, and cash-flow forecasts while managing procurement plans to ensure timely material delivery.
Tendering Engineer
DKS Group, Cairo, Egypt
- Used CCS Candy for comprehensive tender preparation including cost estimation, resource planning, rate analysis, and BOQ generation.
- Employed PlanSwift to produce accurate quantity takeoffs from drawings, reducing measurement discrepancies on bid submissions.
- Used BidBow to manage bid submission workflows, track tender status, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
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- Identified and mitigated tendering risks using integrated data from CCS Candy and PlanSwift before final bid submission.
Quantity Surveyor
Tiabco For Supplies & Construction, Cairo, Egypt
- Prepared cost estimates, conducted feasibility studies, and managed tender and contract documentation for active construction packages.
- Monitored and controlled project costs through change tracking, interim valuations, and structured payment certification processes.
- Administered contracts, managed commercial relationships, and resolved contractual issues to protect project margins and cash flow.
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- Analyzed financial performance and delivered project financial reporting that informed leadership decisions on profitability.
Site Engineer
City Stars For Construction, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
- Supervised construction of four sewage treatment plants and associated tanks at Golden Coast, ensuring quality and program compliance.
- Managed structural and architectural modifications for City Stars and Swiss Hotel blocks, coordinating design changes with site teams.
- Coordinated subcontractors and site teams to enforce quality standards, resolve site issues, and keep works on the critical path.
Expertise & Tools
Technical Skills
Contracts
Software & Tools
Languages
Arabic (native) · English (professional working proficiency)
Education & Certifications
Education • Jun 2017
B.Sc. Building & Construction Engineering
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt · GPA 3.4 / 4.0
Graduation project: Sustainability & Green Building — LEED environmental impact analysis for Tulip Hotel, Alexandria.
BidBow Estimation Course
BidBow • Jun 2024
Professional certification in BidBow estimation software for project cost management.
Cost Management Professional (CMP)
Controls Academy • Nov 2023
Comprehensive cost management certification: validating cost information and performing cost analysis.
Advanced Data Analysis — Excel & Power BI
Engineering Tracks
Advanced data analysis and reporting with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Primavera P6 Project Management
Engineering Tracks
Project planning, scheduling and control with Oracle Primavera P6.
Autodesk Civil 3D Essentials
Muttaheda Training Center (MTC) • Oct 2022
Certificate of completion for Autodesk Civil 3D essential training.
Get In Touch
Available for specialized consulting, commercial management, and elite quantity surveying contracts. Let's discuss your project's value and control.