Ahmad Alkhodari

Seasoned Architect and Project Manager with 15+ years of international experience delivering iconic large-scale façade projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Collaborated with renowned architects, including Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster, and executed works with leading global contractors such as Vinci, Bouygues, and Besix. Led major façade packages on iconic developments such as La Tour F Abidjan, Property Tower Baku, and the New International Airport of Senegal, along with other high-end projects across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

• PMI part of ECC group -Dubai /UAE (Senior project manager 06/2024 till present) :

-Led the full façade scope for two iconic projects: The Kempinski Residences and The Edge , ensuring delivery aligned with design, budget, and timelines.

-Directed coordination among subcontractors, contractor teams, suppliers, and consultants.

-Managed communications with high-profile clients and project stakeholders, maintaining trust and ensuring quality execution.

-Oversaw engineering, design, procurement, and installation teams for optimalintegration and project 

progress.

-Resolved technical challenges, navigated tight deadlines, and implemented value engineering strategies to maintain financial efficiency.

• Metal Yapi Holding -Istanbul /Turkey (Senior project manager 03/2015 to 05/2024):

-Delivered complex façade systems on iconichigh-rise developments across Europe and Africa, managing projects from tender to turnkey.

-Led early collaboration with architects and clients to shape and refine schematicfaçade concepts.

-Managed the system design stage and coordinated the development of façade system solutions and mock-ups, including performance and visual mock-ups, to ensure quality and compliance with client requirements.

-Coordinated internal engineering teams, consultants, main contractors, and suppliers to complete detailed design and execution strategies.

-Oversaw procurement and logistics planning across international supply chains, ensuring material quality and timely delivery.

-Directed installation works under challenging urban and vertical construction conditions, managing site access, storage, and sequencing strategies.

-Solved technical and coordination challenges while maintaining strict timelines and budget targets.

-Played a key role in value engineering, cost control, and stakeholder communication for high-profile international developments.

-Led bids, preliminary contract negotiation, and JV strategies acrossUAE, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Bruxel, Belgium, and Qatar.

• UAAC part of Saudi binladen Group -Dakar /Senegal (construction manager 02/2013 to 02/2015 ) : 

-Oversaw the execution of façade works across a complex development consisting of eleven buildings, featuring standard, fire-rated, and blast-proof façade systems.

-Led the coordination and supervision of multiple installation teams to ensure on-time progress acrossall buildings and scopes.

-Managed logistics for material delivery from SaudiArabia to Africa, maintaining strict schedules despite international supply chain challenges.

-Prepared and submitted detailed weekly and monthly progressreports to track installation milestones and identify critical issues.

-Ensured all site executionmet high quality,safety, and performance standards while aligningwith project deadlines.

• UAAC part of Saudi binladen Group -Jeddah /KSA (Technical manager 11/2011 to 02/2013 ) : 

-Led the technical coordination and design of façade systems for varioushigh-profile projects.

-Designed a range of façade solutions, including curtain wall systems, unitized systems, aluminum cladding, and blast- resistant façades.

-Produced shop drawings and fabrication orders, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications. -

-Managed material takeoffs, optimization of aluminum and steel components, and procurement processes to minimize waste and control costs.

-Handled RFIs and coordinated closely with clients, main contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and align deliverables.

-Supported design and technicaldocumentation for The 8th Gate (Emaar) and King Saud University.

Damascus University -Damascus /Syria 

Architectural Engineering - 01 /2011

B.Sc. Arch. Eng. _ Damascus University - Faculty of Architectural Engineering