Osama Karam

Experience

A timeline of the roles where I handled contract strategy, claims, and closeout work.

June 2023 - February 2024

Contracts Manager

Summit Ridge Energy · United States

Led pre-construction bidding and contract workflow setup for a major U.S. solar owner-operator.

  • Set up a repeatable internal contract process.
  • Worked with legal and project teams on a shared negotiation approach.
  • Standardized EPC terms so contracts could move faster.

July 2022 - May 2023

Subcontracts Manager

Maryland Transit Solutions · Maryland, USA

Built early-phase subcontract controls for the Purple Line light rail program.

  • Introduced end-to-end tracking for subcontracts, claims, and purchase orders.
  • Mapped subcontract obligations to prime contract requirements.
  • Negotiated clearer scope terms to avoid downstream gaps.

July 2021 - June 2022

Contracts Manager

The Lane Construction Corporation · United States

Managed closeout negotiations and claims work on the Northeastern Boundary Tunnel project.

  • Led closeout negotiations, mediations, and change order resolution.
  • Maintained budget control through consistent commercial tracking.
  • Worked across commercial and delivery teams through closeout.

May 2016 - June 2021

Senior Contracts and Claims Specialist

Orascom Construction Ltd · United States

Supported major U.S. programs with contract strategy, claims analysis, and reporting.

  • Supported programs valued at $1.6B and $3.2B.
  • Built T&M subcontract cost tracking methods.
  • Delivered regular contract reporting for forecasting and controls.

May 2014 - April 2016

Senior Contracts and Claims Administrator

Orascom Construction Ltd · Egypt and Algeria

Handled commercial controls and negotiations across regional infrastructure delivery.

  • Negotiated a six-month contract extension under delivery pressure.
  • Closed out projects with strong commercial improvement.
  • Managed subcontract agreements, change orders, and payment obligations.

June 2012 - April 2014

Mechanical Engineer (Talent Program)

Orascom Construction Ltd · Multiple locations

Rotational program across technical office, planning, procurement, quality control, and contract administration.

  • Project Coordinator, Baiji Gas Turbines Power Plant.
  • Quality Control Engineer, Mall of Egypt.
  • Planning Engineer, Contrack International.