CV Ahmad Al Attar- Updated 07 March 2016

AHMAD. F. AL ATTAR, PROJECT MANAGER
Mobile: +974 5524 9331 E-Mail: ahmad.alattar61@gmail.com Page 1 of 8
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
American University of Beirut,
Lebanon- 1986
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office: word & excel.
AutoCAD- Power Point
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Lebanese Order of
Engineers and Architects
PERSONAL DOSSIER:
Date of Birth: Feb. 19, 1961
Nationality : Lebanese
Languages: Arabic, French &
English: excellent in
Written & Spoken.
Spanish (Fair)
References : Available upon
Request.
Email: ahmad.alattar61
@gmail.com
Mobile: +974-55249331
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Project Management to mega size projects covering: Master Planning, Stakeholder
Consultations, Design, Tendering, Construction, Project Planning & Project Controls
Management, Risk Management and Testing / Commissioning / handover
Management.
SYNOPSIS
 Architect with 29 years of Project Management experience gained in the private
and public sectors with international contractors & consultants mainly in the
Middle East (Qatar 13 years, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon) delivering
wide spectrum of mega size projects (ports, iconic towers, buildings, museums,
libraries, theatres, infrastructure, etc..) from inception to completion.
 Project Manager on the New Port Project (NPP) with AECOM (Project
Management Consultant) responsible for three of the ports building packages
exceeding 70 buildings with a budget in excess of 2.5 Billion Riyals covering
iconic buildings, administrative offices, accommodation, mosques, data centre,
medical centre, fire stations, workshops and utility buildings with emphasis on
architecture, fit out and furniture with a horizontal spread into other disciplines
(Electrical, mechanical, telecommunication and security systems, infrastructure,
etc…).
 Excellent relationship management, communication skills and the ability to
network with client, end users, project members, consultants, contractors,
statutory agencies with consummate ease.
 Managing Consultants & Contractors, monitoring deliverables, progress,
program and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects to
time, quality and cost.
 Evaluating & determining appropriate construction delivery systems and the
most cost-effective plan and schedule for project completion.
 Liaise with client, end users and project team for preparation and
implementation of functional and technical requirements.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Date Company Position Held
2002– 2015 AECOM Project Manager, Qatar
2000- 2002 ZAK International Ass. Gen. Manager, Lebanon
1998- 2000 Al Attar Trading & Contracting Operations Manager, Lebanon
1996- 1997 Alumco Project Manager, Lebanon
1993- 1996 Diyar Consultants Project Manager, Lebanon
1990- 1993 Al Attar Trading & Contracting Arch / Project Manager , Lebanon
1989- 1990 Sabah Abi Hanna Architect, Kuwait
1987 – 1988 Simone Kosremelli Architect, Lebanon
1986- 1987 German Institute for Oriental Studies Architect, Lebanon

EXPERIENCE HISTORY / BACKGROUND
December 2002 to December 2015
AECOM Middle East. Doha, Qatar
Thirteen years with AECOM with the last seven years on the New Port Project as
the Project Manager responsible for three of the ports building packages with
emphasis on architecture, fit out and furniture with a horizontal spread into other
disciplines (Electrical, mechanical, telecommunication and security systems,
infrastructure, etc…) on a wide range of buildings from a 110 meters high iconic
tower to administrative offices, accommodation, mosques and utility buildings.
Projects Undertaken within AECOM
November 2008 – December 2015
New Port Project, Qatar
Aecom Middle East
Position: Project Manager for Buildings’ Packages
Client: Government of Qatar- New Port Project Steering Committee
Project Brief:
The New Port Project (NPP) is one of the largest “Greenfield” projects in the world,
spanning 26.5 km2. The overall objective of the NPP is to construct a world-class
Port. The Project Master Plan includes a new port (19.5 km2), a Naval Base for the
Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (4.5 km2) and a Canal for Qatar Economic Zone (2.5
km2).
The QAR 27 Billion (USD 7.4 Billion) megaproject is located approximately 25km
south of Doha on the coastal strip north of Mesaieed Industrial City and south of Al
Wakra in the southern section of the Qatar Economic Zone 3. Currently the project
is in excess of 80 separate contract packages.
The Project is managed by the New Port Project Steering Committee, chaired by the
Minister of Transport, His Excellency Jassim Bin Saif Al Sulaiti, and includes the
Programme Management Consultant, AECOM, WorleyParsons as Engineering
Design Consultant and COWI as Environmental Consultant. The NPP Project
Executive Director, with a project team, manages the Consultants and Contractors.
Notable accomplishments
Over 7 years working on the New Port Project with duties spread over the whole
port with the main focus on buildings, architecture, fit out and furniture.
Responsibilities varied from establishment of the project offices, to coordination with
statutory authorities for transfer of land deeds, master planning approvals and
building permits for marine works, Stakeholder Co-ordination, management of the
Building Design Consultant and Engineering Design Consultant for infrastructure
and utility buildings up to issuance of IFT deliverables, preparation and issuance of
tenders up to award of construction packages,
Duties and responsibilities
Overall port
 NPP project offices within Doha including fit out, furniture and equipment:

preparation of design, prequalification, tender, evaluation, award and site
supervision with testing, commissioning and handover.
 Coordination with statutory authorities for land transfer and obtaining of the
New Port land deed.
 Assist in the preparation of the master plan according to the “Ministry of
Municipality and Urban Planning / MMUP’s” requirements. Set up and attend all
coordination meetings with MMUP and obtain MMUP’s” final approval on the
New Port Master Plan.
 Prepare, submit and obtain the building permits from MMUP and Wakrah
Municipality for the first two port construction packages: the Port Basin and the
Dredging contracts.
 Assist the client in becoming a self-permitting authority through numerous
correspondences and meetings with MMUP.
Port Buildings Packages
Work focused on architecture, fit out and furniture with a horizontal spread into other
disciplines and Infrastructure for the New Port’s Building Packages: the Port
Administration Authority facilities, the Port Marine Unit, the Coast Guard Area,
Container Terminal and the General Cargo Terminal. Originally started work on all 5
packages then main focus was on 3 packages only. The other two packages
(Container Terminal and the General Cargo Terminal) were issued as Design & Built
to 2 different contractors. The 3 packages cover around 70 buildings, 3 of which are
iconic and include a control tower 110 meters high designed by an international UK
firm (PLP). The buildings total built up area is around 120,000 m2 with expected
occupancy to exceed 2500 persons to cover all port’s operation staff. The 3
packages also include 21 utility buildings and all infrastructure works within the
boundary limits. The value of all works is estimated at QR 2.5 billion.
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Management of the Engineering Design Consultant (Worley Parsons)
responsible for the preparation of the original buildings functional requirements
(design briefs) , procurement and management of the Building Design
Consultant up to issuance of IFT deliverables by the Building Design
Consultant.
 Leading and chairing the Stakeholder consultations associated with the delivery
of Buildings functional requirements. List of stakeholders included MWANI / the
Port Authority, Ministry of Interior, General Authority of Customs, AWQAF,
HASSAD, MAWASHI, Civil Aviation, Coast Guard, Internal Security Forces,
QCDD and the Ministry of Environment.
 Assist the Engineering Design Consultant in the preparation of the Building
Design Consultant’s prequalification documents and evaluation.
 Assist in the preparation of the different tender strategies for the procurement of
the “Building Design Consultant” presented to the NPP committees, tender
documents, tender issue and evaluation up to award of contract.
 Management of the Engineering Design Consultant and the Building Design
Consultant throughout all design stages and stakeholder coordination to ensure
all requirements have been implemented up to issuance of technical tender
documentation.
 Management of the Engineering Design Consultant responsible for the design
of the infrastructure package from detailed design until issue of tender
documents.
 Preparation of constructability review reports: Heading a team of 40 engineers

from different disciplines.
 Preparation of Tender documents for the “Buildings and Infrastructure
construction packages”, tender, evaluation up to award of contracts.
 Manage the “Engineering Design Consultant” in the preparation of the Design &
Build Concept design deliverables for the visitors centre.
 Preparation of the Visitors Centre tender documents.
 Chair and Minute progress, technical, design and stakeholder meetings.
 Review schedule and design deliverables to monitor progress.
 Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
 Assist in the development of a master time schedule for project delivery.
 Work closely with the Employer’s Representative to ensure instructions and
decisions are fully implemented.
 Working closely with the Client Project Team to ensure client directions, budget
and program are fully implemented.
 Reporting to the client, Technical, Steering and Tender Committees.
August 2007- October 2008
Company: Aecom Middle East
Project: Barwa Al Khor Development- Al Khor, Qatar
Position: Assistant Project Manager
Client: Barwa
Barwa Al Khor Development with a budget of around QR 35 billion is a mixed use
megaproject spanning 550 hectares and will accommodate 105,000 people. The
development includes over 7.5 million square meters of residential, commercial and
retail, a hotel, golf course, schools, nurseries, Mosques, public beach and plazas.
Duties and responsibilities:
 Direct follow up with the MMUP for Master Plan coordination meetings and
approval.
 Direct follow up with Statutory Authorities.
 End user coordination and meetings.
 Day to day coordination with the Abu Dhabi office preparing the Master plan.
March 2005- July 2007
Al Waab City Development, Qatar
Aecom Middle East
Position: Assistant Project Manager
Client: Nasser Bin Khaled
The Al Waab city with a budget of around QAR 7.0 Billion will accommodate 8000
people in over 2000 homes, ranging from luxurious villas to contemporary
apartments. The development includes over 100,000 square meters of retail space
and 200,000 square meters of office accommodation - all spread over 1.25million
square meters and supported by considered infrastructure and 10,700 off-road
parking spaces. At the heart of the project, lies the multi-facility 50,000 m2 urban
plaza of Barahat Al Waab.
I was assigned as Assistant Project Manager for the whole project with main focus
on the Design phase of a 3 stories combined retail / office multiple showrooms
development (total 50,000 m2.) with a budget of QR 250 million.
Duties and Responsibilities:

 Site offices: Design, construction, site supervision and fit out with testing,
commissioning and handover.
 Direct follow up with local governmental agencies to obtain land transfers, land
deeds, master plan approval and building permits for the whole of Al Waab City
development.
 Day to day managing of the building design consultant on behalf of the
Client/developer. Direct report to internal Al Waab City Project Director and
Client representatives.
 Liaison with Client/Developer, design consultants (architects, engineers, and
interior designers) and end users (automobile dealership and high-end fashion
retail).
 Performance management of design consultant to ensure contractual
obligations, schedules and costs are maintained.
 Provide ongoing project status/progress reporting updates with all parties
throughout design and construction phases.
 Ensuring that all senior management is kept abreast of the project through the
appropriate reporting structures.
 Responsible for preparation of all internal and external project correspondence
(letters, weekly reports, minute of meeting, presentations, etc.).
Dec 2002- Feb 2005
Multiple projects, Qatar
Aecom Middle East
Position: Senior Architect
Client: Government of Qatar- National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage /
NCCAH
Senior Architect on various new projects undertaken on behalf of the National
Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage, with an emphasis on museums.
 Review the design at various stages of the design process.
 Monitor progress.
 Participate in coordination and progress meetings with Building Engineering
Department / Government agencies, QP, Turner International, local and
international consultants and specialist sub consultants.
 Site inspection visits and snag list for the NCCAH offices, National Theatre,
Fahd Bin Ali Fort and Museum Store.
 Ensure projects goals were being achieved on time.
 Involved in the preparation of architectural briefs for various landmark and
development projects.
 Preparation of Consultants scope of work, review of consultant’s proposals.
The projects included:
 The Museum of Islamic Art: I.M.PEI and Jean Michel Wilmotte for the interior
design.
 Qatar National Library: Arata Isozaki
 Qatar National Museum: Jean Nouvel and CEG.
 Photography Museum: Santiago Calatrava
 Traditional Clothes Museum:
 The Museum Store at Wajbah: CEG.
 NCCAH Headquarters: renovation / CICO.
 Qatar National Theater: renovation / CICO.

 Fahd Bin Ali Fort at Souk Wakef: renovation.
 The Weapons Museum.
November 2000- October 2002
Company: ZAK International- Beirut, Lebanon
Project: Mouawad Village – Broummana, Lebanon.
Position: Assistant General Manager.
Mouawad Village Broummana is a mixed use village with a hotel, apartments, Spa,
restaurants, shopping area, theater, ballrooms, etc. The scope included the
execution of all internal finishes.
 Managing a team of architects and engineers in the factory, office and site for
the execution of all internal finishes and wooden furniture for the following areas
within the mixed use hotel/ village: SPA, Ball room, French Restaurant, Cigar
Bar, Lobby Bar, Business Centre, Administration, Nursery and Hotel Lobby,
Hotel Baths and Corridors.
 Finishes included very intricate marble flooring and designs, each floor with
different designs, color and material- Intricate Ceiling Gypsum works, intricate
paint works and gold leaf applications, installation of old antique marble and
wooden fire places from China, custom made carpet installation, floor and wall
marble tiling for all bathrooms and all wooden works.
 Follow up on design reviews.
 Preparation and review of shop drawings submittals.
 Generating cutting lists for marble and their corresponding bill of quantities.
 Procurement of all material.
 Site/ office/ factory coordination.
 Office and client coordination including meetings, correspondences, progress
reports, etc…
 General site supervision.
 Testing and commissioning.
 Handover.
January 1998 – Oct 2000
Company: Al Attar Trading & Contracting- Beirut, Lebanon
Project: Various tenders for Lebanon and Syria
Position: Operations Manager.
Assisted in the preparation of multi million dollars tenders in various Engineering
fields for Syria and Lebanon for the following products:
 Chemical products for the oil, mining, and glass industries
 Heavy machinery equipment: trucks, tractors, bulldozers
 Cranes and lift machines
 Electrical wooden poles
 Water and Waste water treatment plants
 Electrical equipment: meters, cables
 Review tender documents and product specifications
 Search for and contact international companies through their local embassies
or related commercial sections.
 Review company profiles.
 Obtain letters of interest.

 Assist in submittals of the tender documents.
September 1996 - December 1997
Company: ALUMCO- Beirut, Lebanon
Project: New ESCWA Headquarters: Beirut- Lebanon
Position: Project Manager
Alumco was awarded the contract related to the execution of the external envelope
of the new ESCWA headquarters in Beirut. An innovative unitized curtain wall
system comprising of a combination of glass, aluminum and granite used for the first
time in Lebanon and executed according to very strict International laws and under
the supervision of Technal France, Fairhurst International, Bureau Veritas, and with
the collaboration of internationally reputable companies such as Zamil Glass
Industries, Marmo Décor for the granite, Balexco Bahrain for the aluminum profiles
extrusion, Rhone Poullenc and Dow Corning for the gaskets and silicone, etc
 Coordination with the client Solidere, the main contractor A.C.C, Fairhurst
International the project management company, the consultants Pierre and Rafik
El Khoury and all trades involved.
 Follow up on shop drawings submittals and presentation.
 Generating cutting lists and their corresponding bill of quantities.
 Procurement of material: glass, granite, aluminum, sealants, gaskets, rock wool,
screws, bolts, etc.
 Follow up on material delivery, quantity, quality, color, and defects for all
preceding items.
 Site / workshop / office coordination. General site supervision.
 Handing over of the project.
December 1993 – January 1996
Company - DIYAR Consultants- Lebanon / Saudi Arabia
Project: multiple projects
Position: Project Manager
 Responsible for the design, design review and assessment design development,
preparation and checking of working drawings, coordination with all disciplines in
addition to the preparation of permit drawings for a variety of commercial,
residential and religious buildings in the Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
 Preparation of various bids and pre-qualification files that were presented to the
C.D.R (Council of Development and Reconstruction) and Solidère.
 All design co-ordination between the main office in Saudi Arabia and the company
offices in Lebanon for all the previous projects.
 The design, design review, design development and permit drawings for a
number of newly built and restored residential buildings in the Beirut Central
District (BCD) through the Solidère.
December 1990- November 1993
Company: Al Attar Trading & Contracting, Beirut Lebanon
Project: multiple projects
Position –Free Lance Architect / Project Manager

Projects Undertaken:
March 1993 – July 1993
Project: Al-Attar Travel and Tourism- Beirut, Lebanon
 Interior design and shop drawings
 Execution
 Supervision with direct hire
 Handover
March 1992 - Sept. 1993
Project: Residential and Office buildings- Mazraa / Kraytem - Beirut, Lebanon
 Design review
 Execution
 Site supervision
 Subcontracting
 Management
Feb. 1991 – Feb. 1992
Project: Residential building - Tallet El-Khayyat- Beirut, Lebanon
 Prepared design and working drawings for fit out of building.
 Requested and reviewed offers from suppliers and contractors for fit out of the
building.
Dec. 1990- Feb. 1991
Project: Soft Landscape for a Palace & Residential buildings- Beirut, Lebanon
 Design
 Execution.
 Site supervision
 Handover.
October 1989 - August 1990
Company: Sabah Abi Hanna & Salem Al Marzouk- Kuwait
Position: Architect
 Prepared preliminary conceptual drawings for a competition entry for the
Headquarters Office building of the “Petrochemical Industrial Company” (P.I.C.)
in Kuwait, then the final design drawings after the project has been approved.
 Participated in competition of the redesign of an existing park “Al Shaab Park”
which involved the addition of new facilities such as a shopping mall, a sports
center, a covered stadium, a day care centre and a library.
 Work also included the preparation of design and working drawings for the
renovation of all “National bank of Kuwait” branches and for the “Third Floor
redesign” of the Amir’s residence, The BAYAN PALACE. This project also
involved the selection of furniture, fabric, and material.
Nov 1987-Dec 1988
Company: Simone Kosremelli- Beirut Lebanon
Position: Architect
 Worked on several projects preparing conceptual and detail drawings and

architectural designs.
 The projects varied in nature, and size ranging from small residences to large
palaces for Saudi Arabia.
 The projects included a design competition for Al-Ain University and the palace
of the Crown Prince in the United Arab Emirates.
Nov 1986- July 1987
Company: German Institute for Oriental Studies- Beirut, Lebanon
Position: Architect
 Prepared design and working drawings for a library and office extension to the
German Institute for Oriental Studies, which is a Lebanese house dating back to
the 1860’s.
 Supervised construction and completed project with direct hire and sub-
contracted forces.
 Landscape design and execution.
 Handover.

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