Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Some Selected Projects
Timeline
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Elwaleed Lutfi

Elwaleed Lutfi

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced professional with a focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager, Structural Department/Project Management

Engineering & Research International - Consultant
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2016 - Current
  • Directing and managing a project portfolio.

Director Project Management

Tirkaka Construction Company
Khartoum, Sudan
11.2010 - 12.2015
  • Directed and managed a project portfolio and completed projects within set quality, schedule, and cost.

Resident Engineer

ACE CONSULT
Khartoum, Sudan
06.2002 - 12.2006
  • Liaised effectively with contractors, facilitating smooth communication and problem resolution.
  • Resolved technical issues swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Managed on-site activities for timely project completion.
  • Conducted documented inspections for compliance with project scope and integrated test plans.

Structural engineer

ACE CONSULT
Khartoum, Sudan
06.2001 - 12.2002
  • Led the structural design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
  • Prepared and reviewed structural calculation reports, design drawings, and material specifications per international codes (ACI, BS, Eurocodes, SBC).
  • Coordinated closely with architects, MEP engineers, geotechnical consultants, and contractors to resolve design conflicts and ensure constructability.
  • Conducted site inspections and responded to technical queries (RFIs) during construction to ensure adherence to design and quality standards.
  • Participated in value engineering workshops, providing optimized structural solutions that reduced material usage and construction time.
  • Reviewed shop drawings, method statements, and structural submittals from contractors for technical compliance.
  • Provided guidance and technical support to junior engineers and draftsmen throughout the design and execution phases.

Project Engineer

Median Engineering
Khartoum, Sudan
07.1998 - 08.2000
  • Follow up construction works generally
  • Quality assurance and quality control of construction works and materials
  • Assurance of construction and compliance with specifications
  • Procurement of skilled labor
  • Assisting office engineers in preparing periodical payment invoices

Education

Ph.D. - Structural Engineering

Imperial College London
London / UK
01.2007 - 07.2010

M.Sc. - Structural Engineering

University of Khartoum
Khartoum / Sudan
06.2000 - 06.2002

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

University of Khartoum
Khartoum / Sudan
04.1993 - 06.1998

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Project Management Framework
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Technical reports

Languages

Arabic Mother Tongue
English Professional

Certification

  • PMP, Project Management Professional (PMI), US, Dec. 2015
  • PMI-RMP, Risk Management Professional (PMI), US, June 2025
  • PMI-PMOCP, Project Management Office Professional (PMI), US, September 2025
  • PMI-PBA, Professional in Business Analysis (PMI), US, December 2025

Some Selected Projects

  • Structural Check Engineering of Water Desalination Plant: Steel and concrete structures, water tanks (Project value: $ 422 million)
  • Design, supervision, and project management: University students' hostel complex (Project value: $ 7.5 million)
  • Design, supervision, and project management: · Cultural and Entertainment Center (Project Value: $ 7.5 million)
  • Design, supervision, and project management: · Mashreq Bank HQ Building (Project value: $12 million)
  • Design, supervision, and project management: Real estate residential compound (Project value: $13 million)
  • Design, supervision, and project management: Over 50 residential/commercial buildings
  • Structural assessment of many existing buildings
  • Substructures design: Piles foundations, shallow foundations, retaining walls, excavation shoring

Timeline

Manager, Structural Department/Project Management

Engineering & Research International - Consultant
08.2016 - Current

Director Project Management

Tirkaka Construction Company
11.2010 - 12.2015

Ph.D. - Structural Engineering

Imperial College London
01.2007 - 07.2010

Resident Engineer

ACE CONSULT
06.2002 - 12.2006

Structural engineer

ACE CONSULT
06.2001 - 12.2002

M.Sc. - Structural Engineering

University of Khartoum
06.2000 - 06.2002

Project Engineer

Median Engineering
07.1998 - 08.2000

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

University of Khartoum
04.1993 - 06.1998
Elwaleed Lutfi