Yasser Mohamed
Abu Dhabi,AD
Summary
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, Canada, with over 30 years of extensive international experience in transportation and infrastructure planning and design across North America and the Middle East. Expertise includes leading large-scale multidisciplinary projects from feasibility through construction, focusing on highways, expressways, urban infrastructure, traffic engineering, and mixed-use masterplan developments. Proven success in managing complex portfolios and fostering high-performing teams while effectively engaging with key stakeholders in both public and private sectors. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance community connectivity and sustainability.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Projects/Program Director
Parsons International limited
05.2022 - Current
- Spearhead the delivery of complex roads and infrastructure programs from inception to closeout, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving operational excellence.
- Act as the principal client liaison, championing project goals and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Direct proposal development efforts, securing project wins through strategic technical, commercial, and presentation leadership.
- Govern project financials, lead monthly performance reviews, and implement risk mitigation strategies to optimize profitability.
- Lead construction support and design guardianship services, safeguarding design intent during supervision phases.
- Report to senior leadership, contributing to sector growth and portfolio-wide success.
- Successfully delivered multiple large-scale infrastructure projects valued over AED 15 billion, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Successfully managed a portfolio of infrastructure projects exceeding AED 15 billion, overseeing all phases from planning to contract award.
- Secured major project wins through leadership in proposal strategy, negotiation, and client engagement.
- Reduced project delivery timelines by 10% through proactive project controls and stakeholder coordination.
- Mentored and developed a high-performing team, resulting in25% increase in internal promotion rates.
- Enhanced project profitability by 10 % through effective variation order management and cost control initiatives.
Project Manager/Transportation and Infrastructure Expert
Parsons Corporation / Abu Dhabi Municipality Secondment
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Served as a senior expert seconded by Parsons to Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), contributing to key departments including Project Management, Traffic Services, and Design & Technical Review.
- Managed and reviewed major infrastructure and transportation projects, from master planning through detailed design, tendering, and contract award.
- Led technical reviews and approvals for roadway geometry, traffic studies, infrastructure design, parking strategies, and Traffic Management Plans for urban roads, highways, and mixed-use developments.
- Conducted and approved Road Safety Audits (RSAs); evaluated public transport facilities; and provided solutions for congestion and parking shortages across Abu Dhabi.
- Participated in strategic initiatives such as Smart Cities, Green Roads, and BIM integration, and contributed to the development of major planning documents and design manuals.
- Oversaw budgets, consultants' performance, and design submissions while coordinating with key stakeholders including UPC, DOT/DMT, and utilities authorities/companies.
Head of Traffic and Transportation Planning – MENA Division
WSP (Louis Berger Consulting Services, L.L.C.)
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Reported to the Director of Civil-Infrastructure Middle East and North Africa.
- Responsible for developing a business plan to promote the company in MENA.
- Managed and lead new transportation infrastructure projects including transportation studies (Clients: Dubai RTA, Kuwait Ministry of Public works).
- Supervised the design process including coordination of drafting personnel; guidance of technical staff, client liaison, technical reviews, preparation of project specifications and resolving various engineering problems.
- Completed design and peer reviews, managed project tasks, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and work procedures.
- Coordinated business development activities not limited to identifying and pursuing potential market opportunities.
- Maintained existing business relationships and built new ones.
Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Director
Road Transport and Civil Engineering Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Planned, scheduled, monitored, and reviewed job tasks to control costs, efficiency, profitability, and staff utilization.
- Compiled, checked, and approved reports, reviewed and approved project drawings.
- Resolved design and development problems; managed budgets and other project resources; managed change orders; assessed the potential risks of specific projects.
- Adopted all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, urban planning, transportation, and utilities design ensuring that projects run smoothly and that projects are completed on time and within budget; corrected any project deficiencies that affected production, quality, and safety requirements.
- Reviewed, interpreted, and aligned the project scope with the contract requirements, budget, and the clients' aspirations.
- Had the ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of the project according to the contract time and quality as well as the commercial success of the project.
- Oversaw the work of the engineering staff and directed project reporting and cost control.
- Communicated and liaised effectively with consultants, contractors, co-workers, and clients as well as government authorities and other third-parties.
- Supervised tendering procedures and put together proposals.
- Lead meetings to discuss projects in a senior role and acted as the prime contact with clients.
Senior Transportation Project Manager
John Buck International (A Mubadala Company)
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Reported to the infrastructure director, reviewed transport related proposals and project deliverables prepared by consultants and ensured relevant procedures are followed.
- Ensured that the transportation project documents are in line with the implemented standards and the common practice in Abu Dhabi.
- Tracked project milestones and deliverables, liaised with project stakeholders and authorities on an ongoing basis.
- Identified any project opportunities and risks related to the transportation component and communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and facilitated authorities' approvals.
- Assisted in the master plans and managed infrastructure and roads design packages of mega developments.
Principal Civil Engineer/Job Manager
GHD Global Pty.
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Reported to the transportation business stream lead and Abu Dhabi area manager.
- Liaised, and communicated with clients to manage the client needs;
- Planned and managed the resource allocation for civil infrastructure jobs.
- Managed, monitored and directed the civil engineering team, completed projects to meet a high technical standard; controlled budgets and kept MIS up to date.
- Prepared and implemented job plans; lead, managed and worked with the project team.
- Enhanced client relationships.
Principal Transportation Engineer/Design Manager
AECOM (Cansult Maunsell, an AECOM Company)
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Reported to the Regional Director and his delegates.
- Monitored, and supervised the work of highway group staff to ensure that technical competence and performance meet the requirements of allocated projects.
- Assisted the regional director and group leaders with resources scheduling.
- Maintained harmonious client relationships at the project and local market levels and ensured the relevant procedures were followed.
Lead Civil Engineer/Project Manager
B&E Jackson & Associates, Inc.
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Reported to the CEO/company founder and his delegates.
- Founded a small Traffic Engineering Group and assisted in marketing and business development.
- Planned, directed, supervised, and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project (small to medium-sized projects) or subtask of a larger project.
- Coordinated projects execution and control of highway design projects, to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through final design.
- Undertook full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including negotiating extras, cost control, staffing and quality control; represented the company with a few clients during project execution.
- Negotiated changes to the scope of work with the client and sub-consultants; assumed responsibility of reviewing, approving and tracking of invoices being submitted to clients, in order to ensure timely payments.
- Monitored and reported to management during project manager's meetings on the progress of all project activities, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
Intermediate Transportation Engineer
WSP (Transenco Limited acquired by WSP)
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Reported to the company partners.
- Responsible for all aspects of planning and design of a wide range of highway and roadway projects.
- Reported directly to the Project Manager and oversaw the work of Junior Engineers and Designers.
- Completed detailed design and preliminary design of highway projects.
- Development of contract drawings, quantity calculations, participation in field investigations, drainage design, traffic safety analysis, traffic signalization, traffic signing requirements, pavement markings, contract documentation as well as other engineering functions.
- Oversaw project management aspects of various projects including allocating work to junior designers/drafters and budget and schedule control.
- Prepared synopsis and design reports and represented the company at various client meetings.
Highway Design Engineer
AECOM (Totten Sims Hubicki Associates)
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Reported to Highway Project Managers.
- Provided engineering assistance on work projects within the highways group, work assignments were primarily design related; prepared contract documents for Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Jobs.
- Carried out highway detailed design work such as designing road geometries, designing roadside safety elements (guiderails), designing signing and pavement markings, developing cross sections, minor drafting, computing quantity take-offs, checking drawings and quantities and working on miscellaneous projects and proposals, etc.
Technical Marketing Engineer
Kemet Corporation
06.1999 - 12.1999
- Reported to the owners of the company directly.
- Provided technical engineering support to engineering firms (consultants and contractors).
- Trained clients' engineering staff on Land Desktop development/Civil design/ Survey modules, and roadway design related to clients' specific projects and supervised the marketing team at the same time.
Transportation Project Engineer
Dar Group (Dar Al Handasah-Shair and Partners)
10.1994 - 05.1999
- Reported to Highway Project Managers and Section head.
- Handled tasks include production and development of roadways contract drawings, quantity calculations, cost estimation and preparation of projects' specifications.
- Completed the design of road geometry, computation of quantities, and production of grading plans for major urban and rural highway projects including complex grade separated interchanges, at-grade intersections, multilevel interchanges, bridges, tunnels, roundabouts and service roads and major structures.
- Supervised junior technical staff and draftsmen; coordinated with other disciplines within, and outside of the firm; carried out some project management activities such as project team coordination and projects' time schedule monitoring.
- Performed quality control reviews on design plans completed by staff; coordinated and directed the efforts of support staff toward completion of project deadlines.
Construction Site Engineer
El-Nasr Contracting Company HASSAN ALLAM
09.1993 - 10.1994
- Reported to construction manager.
- Supported the construction team in executing the construction work in compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications; dealt with day-to-day contract and site issues for construction projects.
- Administered construction contracts including payments, correspondence, change orders and contract documentation; represented the client and liaised with contractors and subcontractors on construction related issues and monitored site inspections and field surveys when required.
Education
Master of Engineering - Construction Engineering & management
Concordia University
Montreal01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ain Shams University
Egypt01.1993
Skills
- Design and Build Experience in Mega developments over $M500
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Advisory & Delivery – Skilled in structuring, technical advisory, bid preparation, life cycle costing, and stakeholder coordination in line with international PPP frameworks
- Design Skills: urban and highway design, infrastructure and municipal design, parking facilities design and land development
- Master Planning and Studies: mixed use development master plans including but not limited to urban design, transport master plans, infrastructure planning, traffic engineering including traffic impact studies and special studies ie, interchange justification and construction and traffic impact, transportation corridor studies and public transport planning
- Traffic and Highway Safety Studies: road safety audits, traffic management, financial assessments
- Project Management: Project Scheduling and Control, Resources Assignment and Control project budgets
- Feasibility, business case and Value Engineering Studies
- Microsoft Office
- AUTOCAD
- MICROSTATION
- Civil 3D
- INFRAWORKS
- BIM360
Accomplishments
Successfully delivered multiple large-scale infrastructure projects valued over AED 15 billion, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Successfully managed a portfolio of infrastructure projects exceeding AED 15 billion, overseeing all phases from planning to contract award.
Secured major project wins through leadership in proposal strategy, negotiation, and client engagement.
Reduced project delivery timelines by 10% through proactive project controls and stakeholder coordination.
Mentored and developed a high-performing team, resulting in25% increase in internal promotion rates.
Enhanced project profitability by 10 % through effective variation order management and cost control initiatives.
LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
Affiliations
- SAVE International, Member, 2017-Present
- Project Management Institute (PMI), Member, 2014-Present
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Member, 2003-Present
Certification
- Professional Engineer, 100040609, Ontario
- Practicing Civil Engineer # 1319_Abu Dhabi UAE
- Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers, Member, 1993-Present
Career Highlights
- Led and delivered major infrastructure and transportation projects across Canada, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Lebanon, from feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction.
- Well-rounded experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), delivering technical advisory, life cycle costing, and bid management services for large-scale infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
- Extensive experience with Design & Build (D&B) contracts and construction supervision of major roads, infrastructure networks, and mixed-use developments ensuring design integrity, compliance, and timely execution.
- Delivered complex engineering solutions for municipal roads, highways, interchanges, land development, and urban regeneration as part of large-scale master planning efforts.
- Worked with top-tier international consultants, developers and government entities including Parsons, WSP, AECOM, GHD, Dar Al-Handasah, Mubadala, and Abu Dhabi Municipality, assuming senior technical and leadership roles.
- Strong command of project lifecycle management: from proposal and design to contract administration, construction support, and authority approvals.
- Deep knowledge and frequent use of international and regional design standards, including AASHTO Green Book, HCM, Ontario Geometric Design Standards, ITE Manuals, UAE Design Guidelines, and more.
- Directed the design and construction of roadways, expressways, interchanges, utilities, drainage, and grading, along with preparing bid-award and D&B contract documents.
- Participated in the development of key manuals and guidelines for Abu Dhabi Emirate, including Traffic Control Devices Manual, TIS Guidelines, Pavement Design Manuals, and the Addressing Manual.
- Played a key role in strategic urban initiatives such as Smart Cities, Green Roads, carbon footprint assessments, and BIM integration for infrastructure.
- Managed project portfolios worth over AED 15 billion Construction cost.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- Total: 32
- With Parsons: 11
Timeline
Projects/Program Director
Parsons International limited
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager/Transportation and Infrastructure Expert
Parsons Corporation / Abu Dhabi Municipality Secondment
09.2014 - 05.2022
Head of Traffic and Transportation Planning – MENA Division
WSP (Louis Berger Consulting Services, L.L.C.)
01.2014 - 09.2014
Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Director
Road Transport and Civil Engineering Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Transportation Project Manager
John Buck International (A Mubadala Company)
02.2009 - 12.2011
Principal Civil Engineer/Job Manager
GHD Global Pty.
06.2007 - 01.2009
Principal Transportation Engineer/Design Manager
AECOM (Cansult Maunsell, an AECOM Company)
05.2006 - 05.2007
Lead Civil Engineer/Project Manager
B&E Jackson & Associates, Inc.
01.2005 - 05.2006
Intermediate Transportation Engineer
WSP (Transenco Limited acquired by WSP)
10.2002 - 01.2005
Highway Design Engineer
AECOM (Totten Sims Hubicki Associates)
01.2001 - 12.2001
Technical Marketing Engineer
Kemet Corporation
06.1999 - 12.1999
Transportation Project Engineer
Dar Group (Dar Al Handasah-Shair and Partners)
10.1994 - 05.1999
Construction Site Engineer
El-Nasr Contracting Company HASSAN ALLAM
09.1993 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ain Shams University
Master of Engineering - Construction Engineering & management
Concordia University