1. Gerges Gad
E-mail: gerges.gad@aucegypt.edu
Apt.5-Villa 24- Al Nahyan Camp- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Telephone: +971(0) 561962196 (mobile)
Education
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC),
Specialization: (1) Construction Management and Technology.
(2) Construction Materials and Structures.
Minor: Architectural Design.
Graduated: Spring 2014
GPA: 3.52
ThanawiyaAmma, Hassan Kamel Secondary School, Hurghada, 2008’
Awards and Certifications
PMP, Project Management Institute, in progress.
ISO 9001 QMS Internal Auditor, SWISSCERT, Cairo, Egypt, 2016
Spot Award, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016
Academic Honor award, Construction Engineering Department, AUC, 2014
LEAD Full scholarship award, Leadership for Education and Development program, AUC, 2008
Work Experience
Consultant, Risk Assurance Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Present
- Internal audit various departments and projects for different clients including:
o Project execution and planning for mega construction developer in Al Reem Island.
o Commercial and sales departments for real estate Company in Al Reem Island.
o Project controls, planning and execution for power plant project in Riyadh, KSA.
o Operations and project execution for aluminum extrusion factory in KIZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
o Procurement, and subcontracting works for mega developer in Dubai, UAE.
o Various follow ups for a major holding company and its subsidiaries in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Participated in preparing contracting policies and procedures for a main construction company in Abu
Dhabi, UAE.
- Prepared a Risk Transfer Audit for Major contractor throughout a full study of its contracts with clients and
subcontracts. (for four different projects in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha)
- Developed Risk Control Matrix for different private and governmental entities.
- Prepare various reports to be submitted internally and externally to the clients
Quantity Surveyor and Contract Engineer, Orascom Construction Industry, Hurghada Airport Project, Red Sea,
October 2014
- Took off executed quantities (substructure works, superstructure works, and asphalt executed works)
- Monitored executed works on site (substructure works, superstructure works, and asphalt executed works)
- Prepared monthly payment invoices for subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepared variation proposals, and contract claims submitted to the client for extension of time and cost.
Internships
Project Control Engineer, Orascom Construction Industry, Cairo, July 2013
- Prepared Tender schedules for Iraq Airport using Primavera P6.
- Prepared cash flow analysis monitoring some of OCI ongoing projects.
Site Engineer, Florenza Resort, Hurghada, Red Sea, July 2010
- Prepared some schematic autoCAD drawings.
- Supervised earth excavation and soil replacement.
- Supervised slabs and columns formworks, reinforcements, pouring and curing.
Site Engineer, Orascom for Hotels and Developments (OHD), El Gouna Red Sea, June 2010
- Supervised El Gouna stadium concrete pouring.
- Tackled some operating problems with craftsmen.
- Received and approved the material that were requested for the site.
2. Extracurricular Activities
Executive Coordinator, Construction Engineering Association (CEA), Spring 2013
- Arranged academic awareness events such as Fundamental Engineering and Professional Engineering for
construction engineering students.
- Contacted professors and faculty staff to tackle some problems that students face.
- Organized the CEA annual conference.
- Approached speaking figures and guests of honors.
Market General Manager, Student Union Services Committee, AUC, Spring 2012
- Contacted different vendors for the market, negotiated with them to partner with AUC as a supplier.
- Ensured the partnership contract has been signed by the vendor for Spring 2012.
- Managed AUC market cash in, cash out, and inventory.
- Prepared receipts and purchasing bills.
Entertainment Head, Theater Club, AUC, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
- Led the Stage Crew, Theater Club concert (Hall of Fame) Spring 2010.
- Tackled emergencies and urgent conflicts as a special missions’ office (SMO) 2010.
- Coordinated backstage Theater Club opening Fall 2009.
- Organized outings and trips to all the crew.
Age Concern Committee Member, Hand in Hand (HIH), AUC, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
- Organized members in HIH concert, Wanted, Spring 2010 to collect donations for orphans and cancer
patients.
- Planned visits to elders in some care houses every week.
- Coordinated HIH events on campus.
PR member- Delegate, Leadership for Education and Development (LEAD) Annual Conference, AUC, Spring
2009, Spring 2010
- Outreached some universities and NGOs as a Public Relations Outreach Committee member in Spring
2010.
- Researched as a delegate in Spring 2009.
- Won the campaign proposal as best team and best plan member, Spring 2009.
- Represented the winning team in El-Sefowa channel in Orbit Network.
Coordination Committee Member, Alashanek Ya Balady (AYB), Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
- Ushered awareness campaigns at AUC.
- Organized main events on campus and in Ain el Sera.
- Decorated booths and events halls.
- Collected donations and distributed it in Ain el Sera.
- Represented Egypt at the AUC International Day.
Trainings
Creativity Workshop, New York, August 2013
Communication Skills Training, Archer, 2010
Leadership and Time Management Skills, Aspire, 2009
Crisis Management Skills, LEAD training, 2009
Computer and Language Skills
- Excellent knowledge of both spoken and written English and Arabic.
- Excellent computer user and proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Familiar with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Anylogic, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft
Visio.