Youssef Achkouti, Construction manager- Senior Team Leader Smart City Security Systems – KAFD Smart city

Youssef Achkouti

Construction manager- Senior Team Leader Smart City Security Systems – KAFD Smart city

Dar el handasah

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Experience
14 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 7 Months

Construction manager- Senior Team Leader Smart City Security Systems – KAFD Smart city at Dar el handasah
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since August 2023

• Advised on designing, supervising, planning, managing, testing and commissioning, monitoring operations, and handing over of KAFD project, including its smart connected solutions and security systems.
•Revised the design engineering submittals and approving material submittal of existing security systems for KAFD parcels and approving the refurbishing and or replacement of these systems.
•Attended weekly meeting with the client and tracking the work on site and following related KPI’s.
•Checked the purchased security systems material in main contractor stores and making sure that they are following KAFD and MOI specifications.

Construction manager- Senior Team Leader ICT / SAS & Smart City Systems at Dar el handasah
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2013 to July 2023

• Advised on designing, supervising, planning, managing, testing and commissioning, monitoring operations, and handing over of a large-scale airport infrastructure project, including smart connected solutions, IoT, and smart cities
• Coordinated with clients in governmental and private sectors to identify strategic solutions to strengthen market position and optimize project execution
• Managed project KPI tracking, ensuring milestones were met and risks were mitigated
• Oversaw delivery of the airport's smart city digital infrastructure and ICT systems, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with project goals

Procurement ICT and Communication Engineer at kettaneh construction
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2012 to January 2013

• Managed ICT procurement procedures for a large-scale oil and gas project, optimizing costs and ensuring timely delivery
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• Analyzed material status and inventory reports, allowing for informed decision-making and efficient resource allocation
• Negotiated and approved suppliers' material purchase order requests and quotations, securing favorable terms for the project

Automation ICT Engineer at Consolidated Contractors Company - Kazakhstan
  • Kazakhstan - Atyrau
  • July 2008 to July 2011

•Advising and implementing the construction, management, and delivery of a large-scale offshore oil field infrastructure project for I&C works.
•Utilized digital construction software and 3D techniques for programming and automating I&C works for pipe racks and piping, reducing project costs and streamlining operations
•Resolved client's technical queries and briefed national engineers and interns on project requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment

Education

Master's degree, MBA
  • at Ie University
  • December 2019

Master in business administration with Minor in entrepreneurship management

Bachelor's degree, Computer and Communication Engineering
  • at Lebanese American University
  • July 2008

Specialties & Skills

Client Handling
Testing and Commissioning
Site Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
smart city
project management
airports
ICT systems
oil and gas
project refurbishing
general engineering consultancy
special airports systems
testing and commissioning
operations management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Expert
Russian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
PMI
Duration:
35 hours