Nouran Saleh
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Bilingual experienced Project Coordinator & Assistant Project Manager with 20+ years in the construction and project management fields and a master's degree in construction management, specializing in managing complex, multinational projects. Proven expertise in coordinating international teams, overseeing large-scale construction projects, and ensuring successful project delivery through diligent planning and execution.
Efficient Project Coordinator with solid track record in managing project timelines and budgets, ensuring seamless execution. Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and within scope. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and risk management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager/ Project Coordinator
Egis Group
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Program and Project Management
- Coordinated between US-based exhibit designers/fabricators, local contractors, and clients
- Reviewed and assessed bids, proposals, and contractor submittals
- Managed stakeholder communication, project forecasts and prepared 60+ progress reports
- Collected client/end-user requirements and prepared project Terms of Reference (TOR)
- Managed coordination tracking logs, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
- Conducted coordination and progress meetings with all stakeholders
- Updated clients on project status through regular meetings and presentations
- Recorded the meeting minutes and followed up the action items
- Participated in the Vendors' pre-qualification and shortlisting process
- Reviewed/assessed Vendors' bids and proposals and prepared the final assessment reports
- Followed up and reviewed the Contractors' submittals, shop drawings, Procurements logs (E1 & E2 Logs)
- Coordinated on-site workshops, and samples' approvals
- Prepared a Monthly Updated Budget Report
- Reviewed and followed up the vendors' payments
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and amendments in coordination with the legal advisor
- Follow up on the Client's requests for timely issuing of actions
- Managed the Change Orders process, and documentation
- Documentation of the Project's Lessons Learned
- Followed up on the contract close-out submittals
- Assisted in preparing the FIDIC Contract Particular Conditions for the future projects
- Program and Project Management
Head of Construction Department
Arab Open University, HQ
11.2006 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: HQ
- Managed pre-design, design and construction phases for new campuses across Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, KSA (Riyadh), Lebanon, KSA (Madinah Al Munawara), and Oman
- Led the design and construction phases of 8 new campus projects across the Middle East
- Conducted design reviews, prepared progress reports, and coordinated project close-outs and handovers
- Facilitated site visits, project openings, and stakeholder communications
- Managed end-user requirements, tender processes, and contract reviews
- Oversaw financials, including cash flow, payments, and variation orders
- Prepared the RFP (Request for Proposal) and the invitations to tenders
- Reviewed and audited consultants' and contractors' payments applications and monthly progress reports
- Coordinated with the Public Relations Department in the Fund Raising Campaigns
- Prepared the Lessons Learned & Best Practices Reports upon the completion of each project
- Participated in the contractors' prequalification process
- Reviewed and analyzed the Contractors' claims
- HQ
Site Engineer
Kuwait University
03.2004 - 11.2006
- Company Overview: Construction Department
- Managed submittals, evaluated costs, and assessed tenders, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Supervised site activities ensuring safety implementation
- Prepared daily and weekly progress reports, verified work completed, and reviewed contractor payments
- Construction Department
- Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kuwait University
Kuwait01.2007
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
Kuwait University
Kuwait01.2004
Skills
Budgeting and Financial Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Tenders/Bids Assessment
- Contract Negotiation & Technical Evaluation
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Vendors Prequalification
- Contract Management
- Progress Reporting
- RFP Generation
- Billing management
- Project monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
- Scope Management
- Cost Control
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Kickoff meetings
- Scope implementation
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: Program & Projects Management
Training
- CPCM (Certified professional Contract Management) Training Course, 22.5 hrs in preparation for the NCMA exam
- Project Management Training by KEO International Consultants, 188 hours
- Project Risk Management Course (RMP-PMI), 30 hrs
- Course of Risk Management Essentials as Applied in the Projects
- Procurement and Contracts Management Course
Activities
- Invigilator in the International Exam Services Department at the British Council.
- Volunteer Facilitator at LOYAC (Youth Development Program)
Affiliations
- National Contract Management Association
Certification
Project Management Professional-PMP
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager/ Project Coordinator
Egis Group
05.2019 - 07.2024
Head of Construction Department
Arab Open University, HQ
11.2006 - 11.2018
Site Engineer
Kuwait University
03.2004 - 11.2006
Project Management Professional-PMP
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kuwait University
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
Kuwait University
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