Ayman Zaki

PMO Project Manager @ EllisDon

About

PMO Project Manager and Civil Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering complex hospitality, mixed-use, residential, commercial, aviation, and government developments across the Middle East. Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects with a cumulative value exceeding AED 6 billion, including Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Gran Meliá Hotel, Tadawul Tower (KAFD), Deira Waterfront Development, Al Dhafra Hotel & Resort, and Sports Hotel – Hudayriyat Island.My expertise spans PMO leadership, project governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, FIDIC contract administration, project controls, and value engineering.I am committed to preserving value, strengthening governance, and enabling informed decision-making through collaborative leadership, disciplined execution, and strategic stakeholder engagement.Passionate about sustainable development and project excellence, I actively support PMO maturity, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the growing project management community across the UAE.🏆 Certifications: PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-PBA®, PMI-PMOCP™, P3O® Foundation, CSPP™, LEED® Green Associate™📚 MBA Candidate – Strategic Management

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Earned Value Management (EVM), Value Stream Mapping, Microsoft Office, Factory visit and inspection, PMO Governance ( P3O), FIDIC Contract Administration, Risk Management, Project Controls & Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communications Management, KPI/Dashboarding, Data-Driven Decision Making, Authority Liaison & Approvals, Interface Management, Sustainability, Hospitality Projects, Highrise Projects

Experience

PMO Project Manager

EllisDon

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Directed PMO/PMC governance for a Olympia Hotel project, ensuring stakeholder alignment. • Monitored contractor performance against KPIs, identifying delays and enforcing recovery actions. • Managed programme control and risk visibility, implementing strategies to mitigate delays. • Enhanced quality oversight through effective NCR management, ensuring project readiness.

PMO Project Manager

EllisDon

2025-9 - 2026-3 · 7 mos

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Managed effectively the PMC delivery for refurbishment and fit-out projects at Al Dhafra Hotel & Resort project. • Drove stakeholder coordination and decision-making to ensure project alignment and progress. • Oversaw technical governance, including RFIs and shop drawings, to support timely execution. • Monitored contractor performance and risks, implementing recovery actions to protect key milestones.

Project Manager | RE

MOMA Holding

2023-6 - 2025-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Led the construction and delivery of the AED 950 million Gran Melia hotel and resort project. • Oversaw a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely execution and adherence to project scope and budget. • Coordinated critical authority approvals with DDA/DCD to achieve project milestones. • Fostered collaboration among stakeholders, enhancing communication and project oversight.

Project Manager

MOMA Holding

2022-11 - 2023-6 · 8 mos

Dubai

• Led project governance for the UAE Space Agency and Golf Place Villa, ensuring compliance with standards. • Oversaw landscape and swimming pool works, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to achieve project milestones. • Fostered effective communication among teams to enhance project efficiency and resolve issues promptly.

Project Manager

DEC Dynamic Engineering Consultants

2020-11 - 2022-11 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Led the delivery of a AED 5.1B luxury Royal Atlantis hotel and resort project, managing multidisciplinary teams. • Reviewed and approved technical submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications. • Administered contractual processes, including interim payments and change orders, in line with contract conditions. • Oversaw site safety compliance, implementing corrective actions to address violations.