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Ahmed Abubaker

Ahmed Abubaker

Houston, TX, US

 

About 

Experienced and results-driven Project Delivery Director with 20 years of expertise in architecture, project management, and construction. Recognized for delivering troubled and complex projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Committed to integrating innovative technologies into project delivery in the digital era. 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), Chicago, IL, US, Senior Project Manager, Projects and Development Services (PDS)

Contract Value: 109 million USD
Successfully managed workplace and critical facilities design & construction for a demanding financial client, Citadel.
Developed and executed project-specific goals, budgets, and strategies, ensuring client satisfaction.
Coordinated due diligence efforts, managed project budgets, and guided teams through the design and construction phases.
Facilitated critical project meetings, managed project performance, and oversaw vendor and contractor selection.

Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Chicago, IL, US, Senior Architectural Professional

Contributed to the schematic design and construction documents for significant projects in Melbourne, Australia, and Chicago, IL.

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
 

Gensler, Chicago, IL, US, Project Architect

Led project teams, managed timelines, budgets, and provided technical guidance for various projects, including Willis Tower Repositioning, Old Post Office Repositioning, and more.

Feb 2017 - Jan 2020
 

Arcadis, Incorporating Hyder Consulting, Riyadh, SA, Project Architect

Contract Value: 106 million USD
Managed start-up meetings, construction progress, and contract communication for Alrajhi Operational Buildings & Data Center (uptime Tier 4).

Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
 

Youssef Marroun Contracting Company (YMCO), Riyadh, SA, Senior Architect/Acting Technical Manager

Contract Value: 213 million USD
Oversaw shop drawings, specifications, and design-related changes for various projects.

Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
 

S.E.I.G spa Italy - Sudan Branch, Khartoum, SD, Senior Architect

Contract Value: 15 million USD
Prepared design proposals, specifications, and coordinated with MEP engineers.

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
 

AlWaha Khartoum, Khartoum, SD, Tenant Coordinator / Asst. Chief Engineer

Coordinated tenant design criteria, facilitated tenant openings, and provided guidance to leasing.

Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
 

Noon Consultancy Co. Ltd, Khartoun, SD, Architect

Led concept design, prepared detailed drawings, and coordinated with MEP engineers for various projects.

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011
 

Al-Amal National Hospital, Khartoum North, SD, Architect

Managed design, monitored construction progress, and facilitated communication between stakeholders for hospital projects.

Sep 2004 - Mar 2008
 

Perfection Engineering Consultancy, Khartoum North, SD, Junior Designer

Dec 2003 - Aug 2004
 

Education 

University of Khartoum, Khartoum, SD, Bachelors, Architecture

EESA-NAAB Accreditation

Sep 1998 - Nov 2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills