Irfan Ahmad .

Project Manager

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

• Australian Citizen with over 23 years of experience (Australia, UAE, KSA) • Chartered Engineer, CPEng (Structural and Civil) • PMP® certified • Master of Engineering (MEng) from Griffith University (Australia) • Professional memberships: MIEAust, APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) • Registered as Civil Engineer with Saudi Council of Engineers (KSA) • Transferable Iqama • Demonstrated technical and leadership skills with direct supervisory experience in a variety of technical disciplines, including engineering, project control, and quality management • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical information • Extensive global work experience on Mega projects • Valuable technical and highly developed organizational skills

Experience

  • Lead Engineer at AECOM
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Projects Manager at Bilfinger
    May 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Contributed to the master planning and development of Umm Lafina Island, leading design coordination, infrastructure planning, and sustainable urban development for a mixed-use expansion. Key responsibilities included master planning for urban growth, designing and execution of public realms, and delivering marine infrastructure solutions such as bridge connections linking the island to Abu Dhabi.

  • Lead Engineer at AECOM
    Jan 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Construction of Expo 2020 Dubai was a large-scale, fast-tracked development delivered on a 4.38 km² site in Dubai South. The works included extensive site preparation, utilities, and transport infrastructure, followed by the construction of thematic districts, national pavilions, and landmark structures such as Al Wasl Plaza, Sustainability, Mobility, and Opportunity Pavilions. The project emphasized sustainability, modular construction, and legacy planning, with many buildings designed for post-Expo reuse as part of District 2020.

  • Senior Engineer at Italconsult SpA
    Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Project Description: The project included the construction of a two-lane, one-way box girder bridge extending 1.27 Km to enable direct flow of traffic from Dubai-Al Ain Road to Sheikh Zayed Road via the upper deck of the Financial Centre Road.

  • PROJECTS MANAGER at Steelman Partners
    Dec 2011 - Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    The Darling Hotel, located on Queensland's Gold Coast, Australia, is a luxury 17-storey hotel. It serves as the centerpiece of The Star Gold Coast's transformation, which includes the refurbishment of the existing Star Grand Hotel and the development of new accommodation towers.