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AMJAD ODETALLA

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Extensive Industry Experience: Strong track record spanning over 18 years managing medium to large-scale District Cooling Systems Projects (DCP, Network, and ETS Rooms) in UAE, KSA, and Qatar, demonstrating expertise in handling complex infrastructure projects. Leadership and Team Management: Proven commitment to leading project teams and resources professionally and efficiently, ensuring assigned tasks are completed safely, on time, with the highest quality, and within budget constraints. Project Management Expertise: Certified Project Management Professional -PMI Demonstrated experience in developing project schedules, coordinating key deliverables, and ensuring timely project execution.. Technical Proficiency: Well-versed in power piping materials, fabrication, welding processes (SMAW/GTAW), NDE examinations, hydro pressure testing, supporting systems, and equipment installation. This includes expertise in heavy-duty centrifugal chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, expansion tanks, air separators, makeup water tanks, blowdown tanks, and thermal storage tanks. Technical Tools and Reporting: Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and other software for creating schedules, tracking progress, and generating accurate reports to ensure reliable data-driven decision-making. Process Improvement and Stakeholder Collaboration: Experienced in identifying areas for process improvement, coordinating changes with stakeholders, and maintaining efficient workflows to ensure quality and operational efficiency. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under pressure, ensuring accuracy in data entry and maintaining consistent quality across deliverables. Adaptability and Discretion: A proactive professional with a can-do attitude, capable of anticipating needs, adapting to changing priorities, and handling confidential matters with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Marafeq Qatar
Lusal City, Qatar
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Represented the Owner (Governmental Entity) to effectively and efficiently manage a critical EPC district cooling plants projects listed below, that adopted to provide an urgent cooling capacity need for FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums, through using the best project management methodologies tools and techniques, and best industrial practices which led to achieve the desired project outcomes and benefits
  • Retrofit of WADI Modular DCP Capacity of 14,250 TR (Contract value QAR 25M)
  • West DCP Capacity Addition 12000 TR Chillers + 9150 TR TES Tank
  • (Contract Value QAR 91.5M)
  • Tendering and Post Engineering stage - Marina DCP Capacity Addition 44,750 TR Chillers + 16,000 TR TES Tank (Contract Value QAR 470M)
  • Participated in tender’s technical evaluation pertaining to project management deliverables
  • Provided technical solutions that fit with the applicable standards and best practices to obtain a significant cost and time saving
  • Assisted CEO to list some of necessary changes that were needed to improve the project’s performance
  • Represented the Owner (Governmental Entity) to effectively and efficiently manage a critical EPC district cooling plants projects listed below, that adopted to provide an urgent cooling capacity need for FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums, through using the best project management methodologies tools and techniques, and best industrial practices which led to achieve the desired project outcomes and benefits

Project Manager

Steel Construction Engineering Co.
Dubai, UAE
07.2016 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Completed successfully as a project manager (main contractor) three medium scale district cooling projects in Dubai, listed below, which were owned by high level and well recognized developers and cooling service provider
  • Project Name: Dubai Creek Harbour Development “DCHD” Chilled Water Network Phase-1 Client: EMAAR
  • Program Consultant: Hill International
  • Project Consultant: Allied Consultants
  • Contract Value: AED 102 M
  • Project Name: Diera Waterfront Development “DWD”, Chilled Water Network Phase-1
  • Client: ICD, Deira Waterfront Development LLC Program Consultant: Faithful & Gould Project Consultant: Allied Consultants
  • Contract Value: AED 75 M
  • Project Name: Semi Permanent Modular District Cooling Plant in several locations Client: EMPOWER Project Consultant: Allied Consultants
  • Contract Value: AED 10 M
  • Succeeded in completing the projects safely without LTI (Loss time injury) through implementing a strict safety plan and procedures
  • Managed effectively the change orders through a good understanding to the scope of work and the official contractual approval procedures
  • Used the best communication skills to liaise with the project key internal and external stakeholders
  • Documented officially and professionally the project key delay events that used for extension of time claims as stipulated in the contract
  • Completed successfully as a project manager (main contractor) three medium scale district cooling projects in Dubai, listed below, which were owned by high level and well recognized developers and cooling service provider

Education

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
04.2025

bachelor’s degree - Mechanical Engineering

Jordan University
Amman, Jordan
06.2006

Skills

  • Project tracking
  • Workforce training
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Work flow planning

Affiliations

  • Holder of PMI membership and PMP Certification
  • Holder of Jordanian Engineers Association Membership

Awards

  • Special achiever PEDP (performance Appraisal)
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • Zamil Industrial Company- KSA
  • Special Appreciation Award for outstanding contribution in completing all the ETS rooms at HADEED District Cooling Plant Project, 2012, Zamil Air Conditioners Company- KSA

Professional Development And Training

  • Construction Management, 06/01/15, 06/05/15, Dammam, KSA, EUROMATIC
  • API570 Piping Inspector Certification Examination Preparation, 05/26/13, 05/31/13, Dubai, UAE, TUV NORD Middle East
  • Finance for Non-Finance Managers, 03/01/14, 03/06/14, Al Khobar, KSA, Jordanian Engineers Association
  • Project Management with Primavera P6.1, 01/17/08, 01/28/08, Ajman, UAE, Vision Institute

Timeline

Project Manager

Marafeq Qatar
01.2022 - 11.2023

Project Manager

Steel Construction Engineering Co.
07.2016 - 12.2021

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Algonquin College

bachelor’s degree - Mechanical Engineering

Jordan University
AMJAD ODETALLA