Essam Khalil

Highly skilled Senior Architect and Project Manager with extensive experience in urban planning, BIM, and consultancy. Proven expertise in leading complex projects across the Middle East, with a strong focus on design, team management, and delivering high-quality results. Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and PMP methodologies.

Chief Architect at Arabtec Jardaneh International Built Environment AJi (2026-01 – Present)

Participate the management discussions to defined the overall technology and architecture strategy. Led and mentored engineering and architecture teams. Set standards and best practices across projects. Worked with leadership to align technology with business goals.

• Improved system performance and scalability
• Successfully delivered large-scale architecture projects
• Abdoun Pearl (Amman/Jordan) approx. area 210,000 m² - A project located in a vital area in the city of Amman within a zone designated for high-rise buildings. Consisting of two residential towers and another for offices, connected by a base that contains a commercial area and activities, with an open plaza in the middle, in addition to a mosque to serve the project and the area.
• Numu- Branded Residences Development (Mecca/ KSA) approx. area 84,000 m² - A project located in (MASAR) the development spine in Mecca starting from AlHaram along to Mecca Train Station. Basically, it is a residential tower with commercial podium base and parking, all is designed based on Umm AlQuar regulations
• AlHashemyah School (AlZarqa/ Jordan) approx. area 7000 m² - A school to achieve the education ministry vision by establishing vocational schools

Senior Technical Manager at ECEC Engineering (2024-11 – 2025-04)

A medium size engineering company specialized in the MEP consultations. Started working with them to follow up on the engineering reviewing & coordination for two major projects.

• National Water Company NWC (Riyadh/ KSA)
• National Security Center (multiple locations/ KSA)

Project Manager at MAB Environmental & Urban Studies (2023-07 – 2024-11)

Construction Waste Management project in several districts, Jeddah, KSA

• Prepared detailed monthly and event reports
• Presented project progress to stakeholders
• Managed teams and coordinated activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyzed and adjusted project timelines to meet delivery dates
• Monitored workflows and provided reports to management

Project Manager at Consolidated Consultants Group (CCG) (2019-06 – 2022-12)

Riyadh Municipality Multi-Component Development Project, Riyadh, KSA. Supervised and followed up on consultancy work for Riyadh Municipality projects. Managed administrative centers, public parks, walkways, heritage buildings, structural assessments, and interior design. Follow up for urban planning development for Riyadh neighborhoods (ALFalah).

• Conducted weekly meetings with client representatives and handled deliverables

Project Site Manager at Yaghmour Architects (2019-01 – 2019-06)

FF&E RJ Lounge, Queen Alia Airport, Amman, Jordan

• Managed FF&E project design and site updates
• Reviewed shop drawings and ensured materials delivery control
• Prepared timesheets and coordinated with contractors

Senior Architect / Head of Design Department at Mohammed El-Far EST. Engineers (2016-01 – 2019-12)

Multiple Residential, Commercial and Headquarters projects, Amman, Jordan. Led design for commercial buildings, residential complexes, and villas. Oversaw concept development, working drawings, and design approvals.

Senior Architect & BIM Specialist at Dar Alhandasah/ Sha'er & partners (2013-11 – 2015-12)

• AlHaram Expansion, Mecca, KSA
• AMI South Side Facility Buildings, Dubai
• Two Specialized Hospitals, Jeddah & Riyadh, KSA
• Salah al-Din University, Multi-building complex, Erbil
• Housing District and Utility Plant, Multi-building complex for a hospital project, KSA
• Community Facilities at the Governmental Complex, KSA
• AlSalt Plaza, Jordan

Design Architect + Senior Architect at Bilal Hammad Consultants (2006-06 – 2013-10)

• Amman Greater Municipality Employee Building Extension, Amman, Jordan
• Jordan Kuwait Bank Headquarters, Amman, Jordan
• Amman Greater Municipality Multi-Story Parking Building, Ras Al-Ain
• 4-Star Hotel, Wadi Mousa, Petra
• 4-Star Hotel, Dead Sea North Coast
• Jordan Kuwait Bank 22 Branch, Amman, Jordan
• Islamic Educational College Kindergarten & Primary School, Amman, Jordan

Teaching Assistant - Faculty of Architecture Engineering at Petra Private University (2004-10 – 2006-06)

Lecturer at Jordan University (2009-02 – 2013-06)

• 3rd year Design Studio degree Lecturer
• Building Construction and Quantities & Specifications courses

B.A. in Architectural Engineering – Jordan University of Science & Technology

Certificate in PMP Certificate preparation – Process & Smith