Nafesa Sayed Ahmed Bakheit

Project Specialist

Abu Dhabi, UAEhttps://linkedin.com/in/nafesa-sayed-ahmed-bakheit

Profile summary

A PMP® and PMI-RMP® certified and Project Controls Specialist with over six years of experience in project management, risk, and compliance. I am adept at overseeing project schedules and controlling budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM). I have a proven record of ensuring projects meet their baselines and comply with key Abu Dhabi regulations

Professional experience

Project Controls EngineerMar 2024 - Present
National Consultant Office (NCO) | Abu Dhabi

Schedule & Cost Control: Oversaw contractor schedules with the planning engineer and integrated them with cost performance tracking to ensure alignment with budgets and baselines. PMIS Management: Developed customized dashboards and KPI reports for schedule, cost, and risk monitoring, enabling real-time performance analysis. Validated contractor baseline schedules and updates, ensuring compliance with project milestones and governance requirements. Risk Management: Maintained and updated risk registers, conducted impact assessments, and presented mitigation plans during progress reviews. Internal Controls & Compliance: Conducted internal audits, reviewed contractor submissions, and enforced compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and UAE regulations. Collaborated with planning, finance, and procurement teams to maintain project integrity, supporting senior leadership decisions with accurate reporting.

  • Oversaw contractor schedules with the planning engineer and integrated them with cost performance tracking to ensure alignment with budgets and baselines.
  • Developed customized dashboards and KPI reports for schedule, cost, and risk monitoring, enabling real-time performance analysis.
  • Validated contractor baseline schedules and updates, ensuring compliance with project milestones and governance requirements.
  • Maintained and updated risk registers, conducted impact assessments, and presented mitigation plans during progress reviews.
  • Conducted internal audits, reviewed contractor submissions, and enforced compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and UAE regulations.
Project CoordinatorAug 2023 - Feb 2024
FN Architects | Dubai Design District, UAE

Coordinated design and procurement processes based on client objectives and project milestones. Implemented Agile techniques to streamline workflows and reduce project delivery time by 15%.

  • Coordinated design and procurement processes based on client objectives and project milestones.
  • Implemented Agile techniques to streamline workflows and reduce project delivery time by 15%.
Project CoordinatorMar 2020 - Aug 2023
DAL Group | Sudan

Oversaw planning and procurement activities across multiple infrastructure projects. Developed BOQs and RFQs, and performed supplier evaluation and cost analysis. Enhanced reporting workflows, increasing productivity and transparency by 10%.

  • Oversaw planning and procurement activities across multiple infrastructure projects.
  • Developed BOQs and RFQs, and performed supplier evaluation and cost analysis.
  • Enhanced reporting workflows, increasing productivity and transparency by 10%.
Junior ArchitectJan 2019 - Jan 2020
Circle Consulting Engineering | Sudan

Created detailed drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Conducted site visits and contributed to feasibility studies and budgeting.

  • Created detailed drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Conducted site visits and contributed to feasibility studies and budgeting.