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Kareem Safwat

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.

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Selected Experience

Jan. 25 - Present

Senior Tendering & Procurement Engineer

Silver Foundation, Riyadh, KSA

  • Lead the preparation and issuance of tender packages and analyze requirements for compliance
  • Prepare accurate cost estimations and evaluate submitted bids
  • Coordinate significantly with internal departments including Engineering, Project Management, and Finance
Jul. 24 - Jan. 25

Team Leader (Cost Estimation & Tendering)

Diagram Construction, New Cairo, Egypt

  • Led a team to prepare accurate cost estimates and winning tender submissions for large-scale projects
  • Developed cost estimation models reducing error margins by 20%
  • Secured contracts worth over $10 million by delivering precise, competitive tenders
Oct. 23 - Jul. 24

Commercial Engineer

Tiabco For Supplies & Construction, Cairo, Egypt

  • Managed full tender process and pricing strategies using CCS Candy
  • Administered construction contracts, tracking milestones, payments, and claims
  • Performed detailed quantity surveying and prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
Nov. 22 - Oct. 23

Tendering Engineer

DKS Group, Cairo, Egypt

  • Utilized CCS Candy for comprehensive tender preparation, cost estimation, and resource planning
  • Employed PlanSwift for accurate quantity takeoffs from project documents
  • Managed bid submissions and supplier evaluation using BidBow
Jan. 21 - Oct. 22

Quantity Surveyor Engineer

Tiabco For Supplies & Construction, Cairo, Egypt

  • Prepared cost estimates, feasibility studies, and managed tender documentation
  • Monitored project costs, tracked changes, and managed valuations and payments
  • Analyzed financial performance and reported on project profitability
Nov. 19 - Nov. 20

Site Engineer

City Stars For Construction, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

  • Constructed four sewage treatment plants and tanks in Golden Coast
  • Managed structural and architectural modifications for City Stars and Swiss Hotel blocks

Expertise & Tools

Technical Skills

Quantity SurveyingCost EstimationTender ManagementContract AdministrationProcurement StrategyRisk ManagementValue EngineeringClaims ManagementCost Control

Software & Tools

CCS CandyBidBowPlanSwiftPower BIAutoCADMS Office 365Primavera P6

Certifications

Smartsheet Project Management - The Complete Beginners Course

UDEMY • Sep. 25

Certificate of Completion for comprehensive Smartsheet beginner training covering Project Management fundamentals and Smart Sheet operations

CCS CANDY Cost Estimation Program 2025

UDEMY • Nov. 25

Certificate of Completion for advanced CCS Candy cost estimation program with comprehensive training

Advanced Quantity Surveying Diploma (RICS Pathway)

AQSA • Oct. 25

Professional diploma in advanced quantity surveying following RICS pathway guidelines. Comprehensive training in cost management

Smartsheet Project Management - Intermediate

UDEMY • Sep. 25

Advanced Smartsheet project management training covering Project Management and Advanced Planning techniques

Cost Management Professional (CMP)

CONTROLS ACADEMY • Nov. 23

Comprehensive cost management certification. Equipped with advanced skills in validating cost information and performing analysis

BidBow Estimation Course

BIDBOW • Jun. 24

Professional certification in BidBow estimation software for project cost management

Autodesk Civil 3D Essentials

MTC • Oct. 22

Certificate of Completion for Autodesk Civil 3D 2020 Essential Training. Mastered Civil 3D basics

McKinsey.org Forward Program

McKinsey & Company • Dec. 25

Completed the McKinsey.org Forward online learning program. Developed practical skills for success in the future of work, including problem-solving, effective communication, and adaptable mindsets.

Get In Touch

Available for specialized consulting, commercial management, and elite quantity surveying contracts. Let's discuss your project's value and control.