Walied El-Rayah
Architect
Oldenburg
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing PMC employees and keeping efficient Management in accordance with QA/ QC standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Resourceful Project Manager with 24 years of expertise in organizing project mile stones, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources as per the company procurement strategy . Monitors projects by adhering to planning and construction schedule and budget, managing planning team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, budget, and financial management. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 24 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Determined Project Manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure managerial-level Project and Contracts Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Ingenieurgesellschaft Nordwest
Oldenburg
08.2023 - Current
- Performed planning and implantation of Aircraft Hanger with 8 stories office building for Airbus in Hamburg.
- Established Commercial and Contracts Management of Airbus - Fire Safety Certification Centre (FSCC) (The first Fire testing building project World wide.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
General Manager
Deutschland Engineering Co. Ltd
Khartoum
07.2005 - 04.2023
- Managed Construction Company specialized in Real Estate Investment Development (Investment volume 1,5 M US$ Yearly .
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
Business Development Director
Al- Ajlan Group
Riyadh
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed business into future with planned growth ensuring that all stated objectives and targets are met and lead to overall Company Goals.
- Increased business opportunities by 30% in virus areas like Mining and Red Meat Industry
- Established wider business Investors relations in Sudan, Egypt and UAE.
- Made best practice out of Sudanese investment Encouragement act
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Qatar Project Management Company (QPM)
Khartoum
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Analyzed more than 30 supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Researched and evaluated 120 potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs led to 14 % project cost savings.
Project Manager & Acting Director
BARWA- International
Doha
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Prepared monthly detailed reports on project status for Top Management, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in project team's ability to deliver results.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission with successful overall cost saving of 8%.
- Managed risk assessments accomplished with continues economy inflation and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Architectural Designer / Design Manager
Weidleplan Consulting GmbH
Stuttgart
07.2001 - 02.2005
- Design Architect in Weidleplan Consulting GmbH- Department of Sports Complexes
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Conducted rigorous quality control reviews of construction documents to minimize errors or omissions before submission for permitting or bidding processes.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met or exceeded expectations.
- Improved overall project outcomes by utilizing advanced software tools for 3D modeling, rendering, and virtual reality presentations using CAAD software like Softimage and Namecheck .
- Managed and expedited sports complex projects as main member of design team like Jaber Al-Ahmed Stadium project volume worth $(240 M), Athens Sports complex in Greece project volume worth $(420M) and .The National Stadium ( Kebangsaan, Jawi multi-purpose stadium in Bukit Jalil) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia project volume $260M.
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Architecture Bauhaus University
Weimar
11.2000 - 07.2001
- Conducting design management courses and seminars for undergraduate students
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Assisted in publication process for academic journals, editing manuscripts and ensuring proper formatting guidelines were met.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
- Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
Education
PHD Candinat - Architecture and Regional Planning
02.2020 - Current
Master of Architecture (M. Arch) - Arcitecture
01.1999 - 10.2000
Dipl. Ing -
01.1994 - 04.2000
GED -
01.1993 - 04.1994
Studienkolleg University Foundation for the Engineering Path in Germany
GED -
01.1992 - 04.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
01.1991 - 04.1992
Skills
MS-Office Packagesundefined
Affiliations
- Sudan Engineering Council
- Sudanese Institute of Architects
- Sudanese German Business forum
- Arab Real Estate Association
- Board of Trustees of the University of Khartoum
- National Committee for the Elimination of Corruption and the Recovery of Funds in Khartoum
Professional Career
- Project Manager, Ingenieurgesellschaft Nordwest, Oldenburg, Germany, 08/2023
- Business development/ Investments Developer, Al- Ajlan Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10/2020, 07/2021
- General Manager, Deutschland Engineering Co. Ltd, Sudan, 02/2011, 04/2023
- Contracts & Procurement Manager, Qatar Project Management Company, Khartoum, Sudan, 03/2010, 07/2011
- Project Manager & Acting Director, BARWA- International, Sudan, 06/2008, 04/2009
- Share holder and Design Manager, Deutschland Engineering Co. Ltd, Khartoum, Sudan, 2005, 2008
- Architect & Town Planner, Weidleplan Consulting GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, 07/2003, 02/2005
- Branch Manager, Weidleplan Consulting GmbH, Khartoum, Sudan, 02/2002, 07/2003
- Architect & Town Planner, Weidleplan Consulting GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, 07/2001, 02/2002
Agencies
- Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) Germany
- LOOP Group Weimar, Germany
Architecture Competition
3rd Prize in "Die neuen Medien, der Raum und die Grenzen", BDI, Berlin, Germany, 1999
Place Of Birth
Berlin, Germany
Children
4
Professional Courses
- Certification as an Arbitrator, Center for Conciliation & Arbitration, Khartoum, Sudan, 01/2016
- Senior Professional route as Project Manager, Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 08/23/2011
- Institutional Real Estate Financing Course, Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA, 06/06/2011 - 06/07/2011
- Theory & Practice of Negotiation Course, Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA, 06/08/2011 - 06/10/2011
- Evaluation Real Estate Markets Course, Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA, 06/13/2011 - 06/14/2011
- FIDIC Forms of Construction Contracts & Management of Claims and Dispute Resolution, Doha, Qatar, 11/09/2008 - 11/11/2008
- Effective project Management, CETS Institute, Sudan, 02/22/2009 - 04/12/2009
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/10/72
- Nationality: German
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Led over 20 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
Timeline
Project Manager - Ingenieurgesellschaft Nordwest
08.2023 - Current
Business Development Director - Al- Ajlan Group
10.2020 - 07.2021
Bauhaus-University Weimar - PHD Candinat, Architecture and Regional Planning
02.2020 - Current
Contracts & Procurement Manager - Qatar Project Management Company (QPM)
03.2010 - 07.2011
Project Manager & Acting Director - BARWA- International
06.2008 - 06.2009
General Manager - Deutschland Engineering Co. Ltd
07.2005 - 04.2023
Architectural Designer / Design Manager - Weidleplan Consulting GmbH
07.2001 - 02.2005
Teaching Assistant - Faculty of Architecture Bauhaus University
11.2000 - 07.2001
Bauhaus-University Weimar - Master of Architecture (M. Arch), Arcitecture
01.1999 - 10.2000
Bauhaus- University Weimar - Dipl. Ing,
01.1994 - 04.2000
Martin-Luther-University - GED,
01.1993 - 04.1994
Herder-Institute Leipzig - GED,
01.1992 - 04.1993
Technical University Budapest - Some College (No Degree), Architecture
01.1991 - 04.1992
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