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Dr  Ibrahim Sabbagh, Teaching and Consulting

Dr Ibrahim Sabbagh

Teaching and Consulting·Freelance

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 33 years, 2 months

Teaching and Consulting

May 2020 - Present

Freelance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2020 - Present

• Deliver advanced project management and contract administration courses to government
departments, municipalities, and corporate training centers across GCC countries.
• Core training subjects include PMP methodologies, FIDIC conditions, and BOT models, cost
estimation, Primavera P6 scheduling, tender preparation, and evaluation of bidders, project delay
analysis, and arbitration.
• Provide specialized consulting services focusing on project management frameworks, claims
preparation, dispute resolution, and acting as a DAB member.
• Facilitate the strategic integration of artificial intelligence and data-driven applications for site
monitoring and project delivery.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

TENDERS, CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER

January 2018 - January 2020

Al Ali Construction & Development LLC Company

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

January 2018 - January 2020

• Oversaw and finalized all commercial aspects for the companys major projects, including
competitive pricing, bidding strategies, procurement, and implementation schedules.
• Administered complex project contracts, preparing and managing critical claims both before and
after contract execution.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

July 2016 - April 2018

Professional Contractors Company (PCC)

Doha, Qatar

July 2016 - April 2018

 Successfully executed the Hilton Hotel project, a prestigious 4-star facility comprising 132 ‎rooms and suites (2B + Ground Floor + 6 Typical Floors + Penthouse with swimming pool).‎
 Directed large-scale project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering a highly ‎collaborative and high-efficiency environment.‎
 Planned, budgeted, and secured necessary project resources within strict timelines.‎
 Managed ongoing, high-level coordination with hotel management and operators (Hilton ‎Hotel Management Company).‎
 Rigorously monitored and controlled project progress, costs, budget adherence, and strict ‎quality control.‎

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

January 2013 - June 2016

A Dhabi Contracting Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - June 2016

 Analyzed complex contracts for multi-million projects slated for bidding, providing solid legal ‎opinions, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.‎
 Formulated, drafted, and finalized major contractual claims, successfully resolving disputes ‎with consultants and project owners.‎
 Drafted and managed all subcontracts, expertly overseeing change orders and variations ‎during execution.‎
• Key contributor to high-profile national projects, including:‎
‎-‎ ‎465 Villa Complexes for the Ministry of Housing.‎
‎-‎ ‎660 Villa Complexes in Ghayathi for Musanada.‎
‎-‎ Rehabilitation project for Mushrif Central Park under Abu Dhabi Municipality.‎
‎-‎ Infrastructure works for the new Ruwais complex with ADNOC Petroleum.‎
‎-‎ Clean Nuclear Power Plant project for Abu Dhabi National Electricity Company.‎

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGER

January 2010 - January 2013

Engineering Development Company (Indeco)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - January 2013

• Supervised, controlled, and optimized the implementation of 20 concurrent corporate projects in
the Riyadh region, focusing on educational schools and residential/commercial buildings.
• Maintained strict compliance with allocated budgets, aggressive timelines, and rigorous corporate
quality standards.
• Crafted and executed growth strategies, effectively managing organizational priorities and
workflows to align with executive goals.
• Provided exceptional client and stakeholder management, successfully expanding networks to
foster future business opportunities.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

October 2006 - January 2010

KEO International Consultants (Kuwait Engineering Office)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2006 - January 2010

• Directed the structural construction and delivery of two landmark towers on Sheikh Zayed Road in
the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) area: Tilal Liwa Tower and Al-Rashdan Tower.
• Managed the complete development of Liwa Heights Tower (B + G + 39 Repeating Floors + 1
Mechanical Service Floor) in JLT, and Al-Rashdan Tower (B + G + 20 Repeating Floors + 1 Mechanical
Service Floor) in Dubai Marina.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

January 2004 - January 2006

ARENCO - ABDULLAH AHMED AL MOOSA (Architectural & Engineering Consultants)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2004 - January 2006

• Successfully delivered Project P457FZ - JAFZA: A massive complex comprising a Convention Centre,
Food Court, Hotel, and Office Complex at Jabal Ali Free Zone, Gate 5.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER

February 1990 - August 2001

Khatib and Alami Engineering Consulting Company

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

February 1990 - August 2001

 Executed the structural implementation and development of Al Ain International Airport ‎‎(including passenger buildings and airport runways).‎
 Managed the successful construction of 20 ADNOC petrol stations across Al Ain City.‎
 Supervised the development of Habshan City, an integrated residential community including ‎housing, roads, a hospital, and schools for oil sector employees in Abu Dhabi.‎

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University of Maryland

September 2010

September 2010

Doctorate, Civil Engineering

United States

Concordia University

April 2003

April 2003

Master's degree, Civil Engineering And Architecture

Canada

Civil Engineering (project Management)

Damascus University

July 1986

July 1986

Bachelor's degree, Civil Construction And Civil Engineering

Syria

Skills

- Procurement Management - Technical Support - Computer IT & Architecture.

Expert

- QA / QC Management - Working for sustainable green buildings

Expert

Project Management (PMP) - Project Planning and development - Project estimation and bidding

Expert

- Leadership, motivating of works teams, Situational Adaptability, Accountability, Confidence

Expert

Communication & Transparency, Result Driven, Solution Provider, Problem Solving, Action Oriented, si

Expert

Contracts & Claim Management - Time, Cost and budget Control. - Commercial Construction. - EVM Manag

Expert

Develop project execution plans (PEP). - Advanced problem solving - Team leadership & bonding

Expert

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

Intermediate

CLAIMS PROCESSING

Intermediate

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Intermediate

CONSULTING

Intermediate

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

AGILE METHODOLOGY

Intermediate

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Intermediate

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Intermediate

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

CONTRACT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

DASHBOARD

Intermediate

DATA ANALYSIS

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Trainings and Certifications

Certifications

Certificate & Membership

Hobbies and interests

Sports (walking, football). Internet reading and research). Listening to music and meditation

Membership (Fellowship) in:  PMI (Project Management Institute) Member ID # 2273191 - US  CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) Member No: 6037903 – UK  RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - MRICS - Professional number # 6881605 – UK  DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre -Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry) - UAE - Dubai.