Ashraf Youssef, Ccp® Email & Phone Number

Cairo, Egypt

• Validate subcontractors' invoices and claims before final submission to the client.
• Analyze external correspondences, investigate and analyze the situation, and respond to them appropriately, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for project payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Actively participate in project meetings and discussions with the project management team, subcontractors, and clients, to address and resolve project issues.
• Developed a comprehensive system for managing subcontractor hold amounts, automating NCR severity and delayed closure-based calculations, hold summaries, closure tracking, and carry-forward, while differentiating.
• Developed a subsystem component weightage model to ensure accurate client invoicing based on work progress, aligned with the real cost of each component.

Cairo, Egypt

• Reviewed client inquiry documents for compliance with specifications and contract terms, guiding bid proposals.
• Led bid proposal preparation, ensuring timely submission and addressing client cost and schedule inquiries.
• Developed and adjusted project schedules to meet client requirements.
• Prepared offers for 10+ water treatment plants, including potable, wastewater, industrial, and O&M contracts, totaling $200 million.
• Represented the company in negotiations with clients, consultants, and partners.
• Coordinated with internal departments for timely payment and renewal of financial instruments and insurance policies.

Cairo, Egypt

• Ensured alignment of purchase order inquiries with project scope and cost baselines
• Conducted monthly project costing-related reporting to the team and management.
• Prepared and regularly updated detailed project cash flow, collaborating with various internal departments to gather necessary information and updates.
• Worked closely with accounting, procurement, logistics, site management, and legal teams to ensure project requirements were met.
• Prepared and managed variation order claims to address changes in project scope and requirements.

6th October City - Giza - Egypt

• Managed multiple projects, including a $150M initiative, ensuring budget adherence and cost control.
• Proposed renewable energy solutions for cost reduction and sustainability.
• Developed and optimized cost control processes, including asset capitalization and project accruals.
• Designed and implemented new project management tools to enhance efficiency.
• Utilized SAP ERP for project monitoring, data analysis, and automated reporting.

6th October City - Giza - Egypt

• Facilitated stakeholder cooperation and minimized resistance to change through proactive involvement and regular meetings, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Led the project through all phases from planning to handover, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Managed multiple contractors concurrently, ensuring adherence to project deadlines and quality standards, and managed contractors’ payments based on approved deliverables.
• Minimized the impact of project works on ongoing plant operations, optimizing efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
• Introduced an informative project close-out report, providing valuable insights for lessons learned and recommendations for system sustainability.

6th October City - Giza - Egypt

• Planned and managed staff effectively for a critical project, ensuring timely completion and delivery.
• Expanded the company's workshop capability, leading to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Postgraduate Degree, Project Management, Certified

Activities and Societies: The CCP certificate, certified by AACE International, is globally recognized, dedicated to advancing the cost.

Data Analysis

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Power Engineering

Activities and Societies: Annual Conference for Engineering Students (ACES) • Worked in a team to practice skills and techniques learned.

General Certificate Of Secondary Education, Secondary Education, 97%