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Mohannad Karam

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Operations Manager at GEMS Education overseeing daily operations and safety at a 35,000 m² international school campus.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I'm dedicated to taking on new challenges to expand my skills and deliver reliable, efficient solutions.

At GEMS Education (British International School in Madinaty), I oversee daily operations and operational strategy for a 35,000 m² campus. I manage security, transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, and introduced strengthened health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and access control procedures.

Alongside my school operations role, I work in private construction and finishing, supporting clients and ensuring work complies with building codes and safety regulations. Previously, as a Site Engineer at Tebr Consultant, I supervised structural works and reviewed foundation work against design specifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Private Construction & Finishing

Current

Private Construction & Finishing

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Established positive relationships with clients and ensured construction activities complied with local building codes and safety regulations. Provided technical guidance on construction techniques and finishing work.

Construction Management Building Codes Safety Compliance Drywall Installation Paintings Flooring Cabinetry

Current

Operations Manager, H&S officer

Current

GEMS Education

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Lead operational strategy and daily campus management for a 35,000 m² international school campus. Oversee security, transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, and manage a 100+ person team.

Operations Management Facilities Management Health and Safety Risk Assessment Vendor Management Budgeting Team Leadership Transportation Logistics

Site Engineer

Tebr Consultant

Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Supervised structural works including timber formwork, concrete casting, and post-tensioning operations. Reviewed foundation works and prepared site reports.

Structural Engineering Formwork Concrete Casting Post Tensioning Quality Assurance Site Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

International Finance Corporation

EDGE Certification, Green Building Design

2021 - 2023

EDGE certification demonstrating knowledge of climate-responsive and resource-efficient building design.

American University in Cairo

Project Management Diploma, Project Management

2021 - 2023

Project management diploma covering project planning, cost accounting, feasibility studies, bids and contracts, project procurement, and project resources.

German University in Cairo

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

2015 - 2020

Bachelor of Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Management. Thesis on geospatial data capturing techniques and modelling of terrain and built environment for smart cities.