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Ammar Wazzan

Director - Infrastructure & Utilities
31.0 yrs experienceReal Estate
Sep 2017

The move

MoveAl Nasr International Co. Llc Arada
TitleTechnical Director - Infrastructure Director - Infrastructure & Utilities
LocationUnited Arab Emirates Dubai & Sharjah
Career arcRooted in UAE
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates Dubai & Sharjah
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE31.1
Total experience31.0 years
Arada headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Arada industryReal Estate
Arada HQDubai
Arada founded2017
Arada typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Director - Infrastructure & UtilitiesSep 2017 — Present
    Arada· Dubai & Sharjah
  2. Technical Director - InfrastructureApr 2016 — Sep 2017
    Al Nasr International Co. Llc· United Arab Emirates
  3. Infrastructure ManagerNov 2013 — Mar 2016
    Parsons Corporation· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  4. Senior Manager, Water & InfrastructureJan 2008 — Sep 2013
    AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)· Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, UAE
  5. Design Manager, InfrastructureMar 2007 — Jan 2008
    Halcrow, a CH2M Company· Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE
  6. Head of Department/ Principal Resident EngineerFeb 1995 — Apr 2007
    AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)· Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Education

Languages

  • English · Professional working
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual

Top skills

ConcreteProject EstimationHighwaysPrimavera P6RoadProject Engineering

About

I am a seasoned engineering professional with more than 2 decades of experience overseeing large water and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector throughout the Middle East. I am highly knowledgeable in project management and contracting systems, with extensive experience compiling consultancy design based variations and assessing contractor-based claims. Additionally, I am well known for my track record of winning major water and infrastructure bidding contracts, and building relationships with government and licensing authorities. As a senior leader, I pride myself on the ability to motivate teams, foster collaboration, and build consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders. I am fluent in Arabic and English, and I am looking to connect with anyone who shares a passi

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