Ihab Assem

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About Ihab Assem

Highly accomplished and bilingual Professional Civil Engineer with 30+ years of progressive experience in management, controls, and execution of projects/programs across diverse sectors including mining & metallurgy, hydropower, transportation, and infrastructure. Possesses extensive experience with Greenfield and Brownfield projects, various delivery types, and systems integration. Proven expertise in project controls, business development, contract management, risk management, and strategic planning. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, driving operational efficiency, and optimizing cost/schedule. Certified. Two master’s degrees, Professional Certifications in scheduling (SP, PSP), cost engineering (CCE), project Management (PMP) and construction law coupled with extensive hands-on experience with various project phases. Core Competencies • Project Management & Controls • Risk Management & Value Engineering • Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project) • Earned Value Management (EVM) • Cost Estimation, Budgeting, Control & forecast • Contract & Claims Management • Team Leadership & Mentorship • Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting • Business Development • Best Practices & Process Optimization Experience Overview • Project Management & Controls (Including Business Development): SNC-Lavalin (2006- 2010), Andritz – IOC - MEG (2014-2023), • Planning & Scheduling: Morisson Knudsen & Parsons Brinkerhoff (1995-1997), Bechtel (2004-2006), Bechtel & Hatch (2010-2014) • Contract Management (Prime and Subs) & Claims: National Authority for Tunnels (1992-1993), Parsons Brinkerhoff Revay & Associates (2001-2004): Lafarge (2001) & SEBJ (2004), MEG (2016-2022) • Site Civil Engineer/PMO: AlHashimy (P/T 1990-1998), SOGEA (1987-1993), SGETP Greater Cairo Metro Line 2 (1993-1995)