Mohamed Hamza

Mohamed Hamza

Authority Liaison Engineer @ Pinnacle Interiors LLC

About

Authority Approvals & Regulatory Compliance Leader | 12+ Years UAE Experience | Fast-Track Project Delivery I am an Authority Approvals and Regulatory Compliance Specialist with over 12 years of proven experience driving end-to-end approvals across fit-out, commercial, healthcare, retail, F&B, and hospitality projects in the UAE. My expertise lies in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, accelerating authority approvals, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and with minimal risk. Key achievements include: Managed approvals for 90+ projects across Dubai and UAE, spanning multiple sectors. Reduced approval timelines by 20% through proactive engagement and strategic coordination with key authorities such as Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, and DEWA. Built strong, trusted relationships with authorities, enabling faster inspections and approvals. Supported fast-track project delivery for multi-sector projects, maintaining quality and compliance. Core strengths: Authority approvals strategy & lifecycle management Multi-project coordination (20+ concurrent projects) Stakeholder management (clients, consultants, authorities) Process optimization, approvals tracking, and reporting systems Currently, I serve as Authority Approvals Lead at Pinnacle Interiors LLC, delivering high-quality design & build projects across commercial, healthcare, retail, and hospitality sectors. I am open to leadership opportunities in: Authority Approvals Management PMC / Client-Side Roles Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Construction

Skill

KPI Reporting, Presales Technical Support, Reporting Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Building Permits, Arabic, Project Status Reporting, Project Closeout, Software Deployment, Project Reporting, Microsoft Project, KPI Dashboards, Approval Process, Regulatory Projects, DRM, Fire Control Systems, Regulatory Approvals, Building Business Relationships, Mitigation Strategies, Pre-approval

Experience

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

Authority Liaison Engineer

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

LinkedIn
2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Manage end-to-end authority approvals lifecycle across multiple UAE projects * Reduced approval timelines by 20% through structured tracking and proactive coordination * Coordinate with authorities including: 1. Dubai Municipality 2. Dubai Civil Defence 3. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority * Implement approval tracking and reporting systems Conduct pre-submission design compliance reviews to reduce rejection rates * Lead inspections and authority meetings * Prepare weekly reports, risk logs, and escalation plans

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

Project Engineer

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

LinkedIn
2019-11 - 2024-12 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experienced Liaison and Site Coordination Professional with a strong background in managing authority approvals, regulatory compliance, and project execution in the UAE. I specialize in coordinating with major government bodies including Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Dubai Civil Defense (DCD), RTA, DEWA, TECOM, and Trakhees to ensure timely permit submissions, inspections, and project clearances. With a hands-on approach to site supervision, I ensure all work complies with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards, DCD guidelines, and MEP requirements. My expertise includes preparing and submitting technical drawings, securing completion certificates, conducting site visits for estimation, and aligning on-site progress with local regulations. Key competencies include: ✔️ Cross-functional coordination with government authorities and landlords ✔️ Online permit submissions via DM, DCD, DDA, and Trakhees platforms ✔️ Supervision of safety and compliance on-site ✔️ Problem-solving and client handover management ✔️ Accurate site assessment for quotation and estimation Driven, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, I bring added value to every project by ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and government entities—delivering compliant, efficient, and successful project outcomes.

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

Technical Coordinator Engineer

Pinnacle Interiors LLC

LinkedIn
2017-10 - 2019-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Dubai

Directed approvals for 90+ interior fit-out projects across F&B, healthcare, retail, residential, and commercial sectors. Leveraged Dubai Municipality–approved HVAC Engineer status to fast-track technical submissions. Ensured HSE compliance and risk management, preventing costly project delays. Built strong working relations with consultants, contractors, and authority representatives.

IBM Global Delivery Center, Egypt

Quality Assurance Intern

IBM Global Delivery Center, Egypt

2012 - Present · 14 yrs

Contributed to Sharjah E-Government Portal project, executing QA test cases to ensure functionality and reliability.

Microsoft – MSDN Wiki Translation Project

Quality Assurance Tester

Microsoft – MSDN Wiki Translation Project

2010 - Present · 16 yrs

Conducted functional and linguistic QA for Arabic MSDN Wiki, enhancing usability for regional technical professionals.

Pinnacle Interiors LLC, Dubai

Project Coordinator

Pinnacle Interiors LLC, Dubai

2017 - 2022 · 5 yrs

Directed authority approvals for 90+ projects, ensuring full regulatory compliance across UAE jurisdictions. Fast-tracked approvals through strong authority relationships and optimized submission strategies. Achieved consistent on-time or early approvals, minimizing project delays. Supported HSE compliance and documentation control across all projects.

Al Rayan Security and Safety Trading

Project Engineer

Al Rayan Security and Safety Trading

2015-12 - 2017-10 · 1 yr 11 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fire Safety Engineering: Designed and estimated fire alarm, emergency lighting, voice evacuation, and firefighting systems in compliance with NFPA & UAE Civil Defense standards. Authority Approvals: Delivered approval-ready technical drawings and documentation, securing clearances from Civil Defense on first submission with zero resubmissions. Technical Design: Produced detailed AutoCAD layouts for fire safety systems, ensuring precision and alignment with authority requirements. Estimation & BOQs: Accurately prepared cost estimations and bills of quantities (BOQs), supporting successful bids and project awards. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborated with telecom providers and internal teams to integrate connectivity solutions and ensure seamless system operation.

SAFE & SECURE Safety, Dubai

Site Engineer

SAFE & SECURE Safety, Dubai

2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

Designed and delivered authority-compliant fire alarm and firefighting systems in line with UAE Civil Defense standards. Achieved first-time approvals with zero resubmissions, improving efficiency and compliance reliability.

Softlock

System Integration Engineer

Softlock

LinkedIn
2011-8 - 2014-8 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Deployed and customized digital rights management and security solutions for enterprise clients. Provided post-implementation support and troubleshooting, enhancing system reliability. Supported presales cycle with technical demos, solution design, and client consultations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable enterprise systems.

Course

Marketing Specialist

Course

LinkedIn
2005-8 - 2013-12 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Cairo, Egypt

Working with Different organization for media production staring from small online video clips till creating a TV video production

IBM

Software QA Tester

IBM

LinkedIn
2012-1 - 2012-2 · 2 mos

Giza Governorate, Egypt

Collaborated with the Sharjah Directorate of Information and E-Government (DIEG) on the Sharjah E-Government Portal project. Designed and executed test cases for diverse user groups, ensuring functionality, usability, and system reliability. Verified defect resolutions and expanded test coverage, which improved software quality and user experience. Gained hands-on experience in quality assurance and system testing within IBM’s global delivery framework.

Microsoft

QA Tester

Microsoft

LinkedIn
2010-4 - 2010-8 · 5 mos

Cairo, Egypt

Conducted linguistic and functional QA testing for the Arabic MSDN Wiki Translation Project. Validated translation accuracy, grammar, and contextual relevance to ensure high-quality Arabic content for regional developers. Executed functional test cases to confirm correct rendering and usability of translated terms. Improved the overall usability and reliability of the MSDN knowledge base for Arabic-speaking technical users.

Microsoft

Trainee MSDN

Microsoft

LinkedIn
2010-1 - 2010-5 · 5 mos

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

WIKI translation projet:We preform test cases on the WIKI MSDN project with functional testing of translated word to make sure that the translated words is correct in Arabic language

Education

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

LinkedIn

Science of Electrical, Computer Engineering

Very good graduation project "Online Web Portal " 2010

Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University

LinkedIn

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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