Mariam Allam

Mariam Allam

Head Of Construction Management

AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Strategic Head of Construction Management with 40 years of progressive leadership across the GCC region, specializing in large-scale portfolio delivery and construction governance. Delivered AED 100M+ project portfolios on schedule and within budget while architecting compliance frameworks aligned with local building codes and international standards. Known for coordinating multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, and site operations to maintain project momentum and stakeholder alignment. Licensed Practicing Engineer (DMT, Abu Dhabi) with memberships in Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers and Society of Engineers—UAE, committed to operational excellence and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

Career highlights

Portfolio Leadership: Delivered AED 100M+ project portfolio on schedule and within budget across multiple concurrent initiatives in Abu Dhabi market.

Process Standardization: Architected project governance frameworks and quality assurance protocols ensuring compliance with local building codes and international construction standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams spanning design, procurement, and site operations across 5 progressive roles, maintaining project momentum and stakeholder alignment.

Professional Credentials: Licensed Practicing Engineer (DMT, Abu Dhabi) with memberships in Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers and Society of Engineers—UAE.

Key skills

Skills
Construction & Project ManagementDesign and PlanningLeadershipTeam ManagementRisk ManagementEngineering & TechnologyBudget ManagementConstruction OperationsProject LeadershipP&L ManagementPortfolio StrategyStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationOperations StrategyVendor & Contractor ManagementConstruction SupervisionProject DeliveryDesign & Build ExecutionInfrastructure Project ManagementSite OperationsEngineering Compliance

Professional experience

HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTMay 2026 - Present
Royal Architects and Project Management | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Defined construction management strategy at Royal Architects and Project Management, steering portfolio of AED 100M+ projects across Abu Dhabi. Manages end-to-end delivery from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards across multiple concurrent initiatives.

  • Delivered AED 100M+ project portfolio on schedule and within budget across multiple concurrent initiatives in Abu Dhabi market
  • Architected quality assurance protocols ensuring compliance with local building codes and international construction standards
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams spanning design, procurement, and site operations to maintain project momentum
  • Steered cost control measures that protected margins while maintaining material and labor quality standards
  • Shaped project governance frameworks establishing clear accountability and risk mitigation across all phases
AREA MANAGERMay 2026 - Present
National Engineer Bureau | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Defined engineering operations strategy at National Engineer Bureau, steering project delivery and team performance across multiple concurrent initiatives in Abu Dhabi. Managed cross-functional engineering teams through complex project lifecycles, balancing resource allocation with stakeholder requirements and technical execution standards.

  • Architected project governance framework that standardized delivery processes across engineering teams, reducing schedule variance and improving on-time completion rates.
  • Steered resource planning and team composition for concurrent projects, aligning technical capability with client scope and budget constraints.
  • Coordinated handoffs between design, execution, and closeout phases, ensuring quality standards and stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycle.
SENIOR ENGINEERMay 2026 - Present
International Engineering Centre consultant | UAE

Defined engineering project delivery strategy at International Engineering Centre, steering design and construction supervision across multiple infrastructure initiatives in the UAE market.

  • Architected design review processes and construction oversight protocols that ensured compliance with engineering standards across project lifecycle.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams through design phases and on-site supervision, translating technical requirements into executable construction plans.
  • Managed project documentation and quality assurance procedures to maintain standards throughout design and construction phases.
RESIDENT ENGINEERMay 2026 - Present
Al Ahram Consultant | UAE

Defined on-site engineering strategy and project delivery at Al Ahram Consultant, overseeing execution of construction and engineering tasks across UAE operations.

  • Managed field engineering coordination and site supervision, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
  • Executed construction project delivery from mobilization through completion, coordinating with contractors and design teams.
  • Directed on-site quality control and technical problem-solving to maintain project standards and schedule adherence.
PROJECT ENGINEERMay 2026 - Present
International Alaska | Egypt

Defined engineering project strategy at International Alaska, steering execution of complex technical initiatives across multiple workstreams. Managed project lifecycle from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and technical specifications.

  • Coordinated engineering project schedules and resource allocation to meet delivery timelines and budget constraints.
  • Executed technical project plans by managing stakeholder requirements, design reviews, and quality assurance checkpoints.
  • Oversaw project documentation and compliance procedures to maintain operational standards across engineering deliverables.

Education

B.Sc.
Zagazig University

Civil Engineering | Certified as equivalent by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Certifications

Licensed Practicing EngineerDepartment of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi
Member, Egyptian Syndicate of EngineersEgyptian Syndicate of Engineers
Member, Society of Engineers — UAESociety of Engineers — UAE