Ibrahim Abdelhamid

Senior Project Engineer | Telecom Infrastructure & Construction Projects | 16+ Years GCC Experience | Vodafone, Ooredoo, STC, Mobily & Zain Projects | UPDA Certified

Doha Metropolitan Area

About

A Senior Project Engineer with over 16 years of experience in telecommunication infrastructure, ICT, manufacturing, and construction industries in GCC with proficiency in project management, project planning, engineering design, cross-functional coordination, technical support, problem-solving, site supervision, team management, QA/QC, cost estimation, tendering study, techno-commercial offers preparation, ensures project accuracy and quality from conception to completion and delivering end to end services from site acquisition to telecom network implementation involving civil, telecom, and electrical works. Seeking a leadership role in a leading firm that provides an opportunity to utilize my skills, experience, and strengths to accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives and, at the same time, expand my knowledge base and expertise.

Experience

  • HATCOM Telecommunications (On-site)
    • Project Manager
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Project Engineer
      Apr 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

      •Identification, planning and development of the project in terms of client requirements, scope, timeline, and budget •Preparing comprehensive progress & financial status reports as well as project implementation plan (PIP) •Preparing technical specifications for the supply of materials and the methods of construction •Manage resources allocated to the projects and controlling the daily allocation of teams, vehicles, and machineries for sites •Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholder •Lead a team of site engineers, draftsmen, and supervisor (civil, rigger & electrical) and monitored team performance •Conducting technical site surveys, propose the best buildable solution for construction of the GSM sites and presented the same via layout sketches •Perform power survey to determine the nearest power source and prepare the power connection proposal •Reviewing and ensuring quality of drawings prepared by CAD draftsmen team prior to sharing them with clients •Evaluating the new products and services in terms of customer's needs & specifications •Prepare material requisitions through ERP system and liaise with procurement department to issue purchase order •Follow up for material delivery with procurement, logistics and warehouse team •Supervising all construction and installation works for both Rooftop and Greenfield telecom GSM sites •Scheduled and conducted site visits to clarify progress considering project milestones to ensure 100% customer satisfaction •Provide technical support and participate in problems solving with the project team during project construction and commissioning phases •Attending concrete tests (Slump & temperature) during site construction activities and tower verticality & torque tests during tower installation activities •Performing site inspection for ongoing sites and ensuring team compliance with HSE rules, policies, and procedures •Developed new designs and introduced process improvements

  • Project Engineer (SAUDI TELECOM COMPANY – MOBILY – ZAIN) at Madar Sadeem Company
    Jun 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    •Acquiring and developing new telecommunications sites through finding sites, filing documents, preparing, and submitting documents for approval, drafting construction drawings, and following through to approval •Supervision and quality control for implementation activities of turnkey greenfield and rooftop telecommunication sites (including Site kick off, excavation, steel fixing, formwork, concrete pouring, backfilling & compaction, erection of telecom tower, installation of telecom shelter, cable trays/gantry works installation of antennas, electrical and grounding works, etc.) •Ensuring project funds are available and that accurate forecasts are maintained throughout the various phases of the project •Searching for new products, technology, suppliers, and solutions •Compiling project proposals to determine project goals, describe scope, and verifying the cost of materials and services •Leading site acquisition teams, conducting RF & TX surveys and preparing line of site report and site search report including all AutoCAD drawings •Preparing achievement reports and attending weekly meetings with client’s representatives •Attending of civil & telecom Preliminary Acceptance Test (PAT) and ensuring site readiness from all aspects •Reviewing civil, electrical, and electromechanical detailed engineering drawings before submitting to client and preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ) •Preparing project implementation plan and ensuring the accomplishment of the overall plan •Perform multiple site inspections to monitor the progress •Ensuring that all work stages have been completed according to the approved design drawing, safety regulations, and client’s specifications and procedures •Performing both slump and temperature tests on ready-mix concrete at site. •Supervising all telecom works including installation of antennas, feeders, and equipment •Supervision of all electrical works for telecommunication sites

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineer at Egyptian Copper Works
    Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Planning, designing, and commissioning of new steel wires drawing machines and steel ropes stranding machines including all control panels, feeder power cables, motors, PLC, and speed drives • Developing of old steel wires drawing machines and steel ropes stranding machines, and upgrading them from working with old classic control system to be working with programmable logic controller and speed drives • Developing and upgrading of heat treatment and galvanization lines • Designed the sizes of circuit breakers, power & control cables, and all the power requirements for the new machines • Interpreting specification, drawings, design criteria, wiring diagrams and all relevant documentations and catalogues for the new steel wire drawing machines and steel rope stranding machines as well as its control systems • Estimated and ordered all materials, equipment, and resources used for developing of old machines • Working with various Automation Systems such as Drives (LS iG5A, LS iP5A, Siemens Drives), PLC (LS Master K Family, S7-200, S7-300) and Autonics products (Proximity sensors, Counters, Temperature controllers) • Carrying out all electrical maintenance works in the factory • Troubleshooting of the electrical & electronics failures and discovered failures reasons. • Solving daily problems that may happen during machines operation • Involving in the preparation of company tenders for our factory supply, installation & maintenance projects • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of electrical & electronic machineries and control systems • Prepare material cost, timing estimates, and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment • Develop maintenance and operation procedures for electrical and electronic systems and equipment • Ensuring that installation and operations of the machineries are conforming with manufacturer instructions or recommendations

  • Internship at Tel Support (Telecommunications)
    Oct 2009 - Nov 2009 · 2 mos

    Installation & commissioning of of GSM Antennas, Feeders, RRU and IDU (Telecommunication Services)

  • Internship at SWISS CO. FOR CONTRACTING AND TRADING
    Sep 2009 - Oct 2009 · 2 mos

    Design, assembly at factory and installation at site of Control Panels and Power Distribution Boards