About Sherif
I help owners, PMCs, and EPC contractors regain control of schedule, cost, risk, and governance on large capital projects.
Over 20+ years, I have delivered project controls leadership across ADNOC Offshore, Bechtel (NEOM), and major offshore and infrastructure programs. My work spans portfolio governance, Primavera P6 scheduling, cost forecasting, earned value management, claims analysis, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
Typical engagements:
- Recovering delayed projects through integrated schedule and cost controls
- Establishing portfolio governance and reporting frameworks.
- Performing forensic delay and claims analysis
- Implementing forecasting and earned value systems
- Supporting executive decision-making on multi-billion-dollar programs
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- ADNOC OffshoreProject Controls ManagerCIVIL ENGINEERINGSeptember 2025 - Today (11 months)Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates• • Support governance and oversight of ADNOC Offshore portfolio planning, scheduling, cost, and performance management activities across FEED and EPC developments exceeding USD 70 billion.• • Monitor alignment of portfolio schedules and cost performance with approved business plans and ADNOC governance requirements.• • Lead executive-level performance reporting and dashboard preparation for SVP and VP management reviews.• • Participate in project controls health checks, assurance reviews, and portfolio performance evaluations.• • Support implementation and enhancement of planning standards, project controls methodologies, and governance frameworks.• • Lead budget reallocations, cost phasing validation, and cost optimization initiatives.• • Monitor project schedules, identify delays, and support recovery planning and mitigation strategies.• • Support portfolio risk management activities and ensure project risk registers are properly maintained and updated.• • Coordinate with project teams, finance, and senior management to support strategic decision-making and capital delivery optimization.• • Participate in PMT coordination meetings and provide insights regarding progress, risks, trends, and mitigation plans.• • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including enhancement of ACPI calculation methodologies considering project complexity and priority.
- Bechtel – NEOM Regional Infrastructure Program,Lead Project Control EngineerAugust 2022 - August 2025 (3 years)Saudi Arabia• • Supervised integrated project controls, planning, scheduling, cost engineering, forecasting, and reporting activities for NEOM Marine Sector developments.• • Participated in PMC governance activities and project performance assurance reviews.• • Led development and maintenance of integrated project schedules in coordination with project management and engineering teams.• • Facilitated monthly schedule updates, critical path analysis, schedule assurance, and recovery planning activities.• • Managed implementation of monthly cost reports, progress reports, accrual reports, and executive dashboards.• • Evaluated contractor variation proposals, prepared counter-estimates, and participated in commercial negotiations.• • Identified cost and schedule trends and provided early warnings and mitigation recommendations to management.• • Supported implementation of project controls procedures, reporting standards, and governance requirements.• • Participated in project review meetings, planning sessions, and PMT coordination activities.• • Supported risk management activities and schedule/cost mitigation strategies.• • Reviewed contracts for project controls requirements and supported tender pricing and commercial evaluations.
- Engineering for Petroleum & Process Industries (ENPPI)Cost Manager (Control & Estimation)January 2014 - January 2022 (8 years)Egypt• • Managed comprehensive cost engineering and project controls services for major offshore and onshore EPC projects.• • Supported project governance, performance management, and project delivery optimization initiatives.• • Led project cost forecasting, trend analysis, risk management, and executive reporting activities.• • Worked on claims analysis, contract negotiations, change management, and project closeout activities.• • Prepared tender strategies, estimate books, bid documentation, and commercial evaluations.• • Identified critical long-lead materials, procurement constraints, and specialized subcontracting requirements.• • Led supplier and subcontractor negotiations to optimize pricing and delivery schedules.• • Maintained project risk registers and participated in risk workshops to identify project uncertainties and contingency requirements.• • Participated in value engineering workshops to optimize project costs and improve project delivery efficiency.• • Managed contract handover activities and supported project execution teams during mobilization and startup.
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Education
- Bachelor of Civil EngineeringZagazig University2005Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)AACE InternationalCertified Cost Professional (CCP)