Hatem M. Elbadry
Riyadh,01
Summary
A leader with extensive experience in project and design management in PMC, PMO, and contracting plays a critical role in aligning design activities with project goals. He ensures design quality and maintains efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. With a background in civil structural engineering, He has a history of publishing books and papers and staying updated on civil structural trends. Possesses strong management skills and experience in interface and stakeholder management to ensure client satisfaction, goal achievement, and helping to meet the project or program designated purpose in a smart sustainable style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
KBR-SL
06.2025 - Current
- DGII Assets – Diriyah
- Project Brief: Diriyah Gate II Project consists of 78 assets including Opera, Residential, Entertainment, Sports, Retail, Religious and other assets. KBR-SL scope includes design management, project management as well as the construction management services.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Leading the technical department of the project management consultant of Diriyah within the DGII assets.
- Lead the design vision, strategy, and objectives for the project or organization.
- Ensure that all design activities align with the project goals, client expectations, and business strategy.
- Supervise and review all technical and design outputs, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and compliant deliverables.
- Approve design solutions and verify compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and BIM specialists.
- Coordinate design efforts across disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, etc.).
- Mentor junior engineers/designers and foster knowledge sharing.
- Communicate design intent and updates to clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
- Attend and lead design coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement and monitor design quality control procedures.
- Conduct design reviews, peer checks, and value engineering workshops as needed.
- Promote the integration of sustainable, energy-efficient, and innovative solutions into the design.
- Ensure the adoption of digital tools (e.g., BIM, parametric design) to improve efficiency.
- Provide regular updates on design progress, challenges, and solutions to executive management and clients.
- Ensure all designs meet local regulations, international codes, and contractual obligations.
- Liaise with authorities for design approvals, permits, and submissions.
Senior Technical Manager (Acting as Design Director)
WSP Middle East
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Royal Commission of Riyadh City
- Project Brief: Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter development and facilities management. Comprehensive Project Management Office (PMO) Services and Construction Supervision to meet the client’s goals by implementing efficient project management practices, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and ensuring adherence to schedule and budget constraints.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Leading the technical team within the Project Management Office (PMO) and the construction supervision, including setting strategic directions, managing the team, and engaging with stakeholders.
- Develop technical processes and workflows while managing design and technical risks. Monitor the performance of the technical team and design consultants.
- Ensure quality control and quality assurance, including thorough documentation and reporting. Provide the construction team with technical support, and monitor adherence to safety regulations, environmental standards, and local codes.
- Evaluate engineering designs, technical documents, and shop drawings. Address technical issues, propose solutions, and promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance project outcomes.
- Manage design budgets, approve expenditures, and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee value engineering consultants by identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or functionality.
- Train and mentor staff and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and encouraging the dissemination of knowledge across teams and projects.
Engineering Manager (Delivery Partner)
PARSONS CORPORATION
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Qiddiya City
- Project Brief: Qiddiya City covers 367 square kilometers and is supported by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This project is one of the Giga tourism projects being developed in Saudi Arabia as part of the Saudi Vision 2030. The delivery partners included PMO, PMC, and CM.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Engineering Manager for roads, infrastructure, and transportation throughout Qiddiya City.
- Accountable for the engineering interfaces between all the delivery partners to ensure collaboration between all parties by identifying the internal, external, and key interfaces for every project and the involved stakeholders including stakeholders’ classification.
- Implementing the Interface procedures, establishing the interface management plans, registers, and agreements, and allocating the best practices to align all connections between all the projects.
- Led the governance of the lead design consultants and ensured the coordination process between the boundaries of the different projects and avoided any interface risks.
- Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries
- Project Brief: The industrial and residential city encompasses a group of portfolios covering an area of approximately 120 square kilometers and costs exceeding 64 billion Saudi Arabian Riyals, including roads, infrastructure, heavy industrial, medium industrial, and residential areas, with future extensions covering 160 square kilometers.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Leader of the Engineering Projects Section, I reported to the Director of Engineering and was accountable for all the projects’ design within the JCPDI for all stages according to unified procedures for the Royal Commission.
- Enforce full compliance with the design specifications following the codes and standards approved by the project documents.
- Implementing the design changes upon the approval from change control board.
- Led value engineering workshops with the VE consultant to get the optimum design that can achieve value with the least cost as per “Save International” procedures.
- Supporting the construction department with technical support during execution by replying to technical queries.
Project Technical Manager (Contractor- Design & Build)
SA JV Joint Venture (Salini Impregilo S.p.A. (We build) & Azali Construction & Industrial Co. Ltd.)
01.2017 - 01.2021
- 3J1 Station Line 3 Metro Riyadh
- Project Brief: 3J1 is a SAR 600M underground transfer Metro Station, 30 meters deep, where line 3 and line 6 intersect together in addition to 1.60 linear KM access tunnels (eastern and western).
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the full design of the 3J1 station, assigned the design tasks to design consultants and in-house designers, and managed the process of design for all design stages to the issued for construction issuance. My role included also the design submittals to obtain approvals from the project consultant.
- Accountable for the shop drawings and as-built drawings preparation and aligning them with the approved design.
- Accountable for the coordination between all disciplines using BIM technology and the integrated software to avoid risk during execution.
- Supporting the construction team during the execution by providing technical advice by preparing the required technical reports as per approved standards. And supporting the QA/QC team in the preparation of method of statement documents, supporting the HSE with structural calculations for the scaffolding, lifelines, and temporary structures, and ensuring the construction safety from the design point of view.
- 3B2 Iconic Metro Station
- My scope was providing support to the technical team for the 3B2 elevated station in Riyadh which was a design and build project by leading the design production, reviewing the designer deliverables, submitting the design for approval, and closing all consultant’s comments until obtaining the final approval, and accordingly preparing the shop drawings in house, and provide the technical support during the construction.
- Bujairi Terrace – Diriyah
- Project Brief: The project involved strengthening underground parking to support new buildings above, this was to be achieved by stitching expansion joints, strengthening of raft foundation, performing reinforced concrete jacketing of columns and slabs, and constructing new structures on top of the existing parking slab.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- I was the project’s technical manager, responsible for reviewing the design provided by the client’s consultant, preparing the shop drawings, supporting the construction department during the execution, and providing the as-built drawings.
Structural Engineer (PM/CM)
Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company (Khatib & Alami)
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Hail Court Complex
- Project Brief: A SAR 180M Court complex project containing three main buildings, the building structural elements were precast, supported on a cast in situ raft foundation.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Reviewing the structural design, calculations, and structural shop drawings as per the SBC, ACI, ASCE, UBC, and AISC.
- Responsible for inspecting the civil structural works in compliance with applicable codes, best practices, and KSA regulations.
- Accountable for managing civil structural works from start to finish. Review civil work specifications, proposals, and cost estimates.
- Provide the client with the technical support and conduct value engineering workshops to ensure the optimum design applicable for timeline and cost.
Design & Supervision Engineer (PM/CM)
Ahmed Al-Mousa Eng’g Consultants
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Ministry of Education Projects
- Scope Brief: More than 60 buildings, owned by the Ministry of Education in Tabuk region (KSA), the buildings consisted of schools, student housing buildings, and ministry administrative branches.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Review the structural designs for new buildings and repair works, according to modern technological methods, systems, and engineering standards, and choose the optimum methods for repairing and strengthening.
- Supervised the execution of the educational buildings from the beginning to commissioning and handing over ensuring the project’s compliance with the Ministry of Education’s specifications and the requirements.
- Supervise the existing educational building’s repair and maintenance by implementing the optimum technologies promptly.
- Attend technical meetings with the contractors and other members of the project team and discuss project bottlenecks including corrective solutions.
Project Manager (Contractor)
Al Nasr Buildings & Construction (Egyco) Co. - Egypt
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Delebshan Sanitary Treatment Plant
- Project Brief: EGP 350M Project contains the Main plant (main treatment unit, entrance and refineries building, drying beds, administrative buildings, laboratory, and storage), pumping station (caisson system) pumping HDPE networks, and wastewater PVC networks.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Handle execution work, quality control, and subcontractor bills and ensure meeting the deadlines by implementing proper coordination.
- Active involvement in other stages of the project including but not limited to site investigations, report preparation, client interaction, and construction administration process including structural observations, quantity survey and review of RIFs, submitted shop drawings, testing, inspection report, and product data.
- Prepare periodical reports (Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual) on construction progress.
- Attend meetings with the contractors and other members of the project team and discuss project bottlenecks including corrective solutions. Solving issues such as delays, damages, or accidents and carrying out suitable measures to ensure the construction schedule is maintained.
- Implement the HSE requirements as per international standards and the company’s policy.
Design & Site Engineer (PM/CM)
Dema Co. - Egypt
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Design and Construction of Buildings
- Scope Brief: Design and construction of residential and industrial buildings in turn-key condition.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performed structural calculations; engineering plans, design, and layout; project specifications; project proposals and project cost estimates.
- Supervised the execution of works including all site activities according to the Egyptian code of practice.
- Accountable for planning and conducting engineering works in compliance with the applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and Egyptian regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Tanta University
Egypt01.2008
Skills
- Technical AutoCAD, SAP2000, CSI SAFE, CSI Etabs, CSICOL, Ram Concept, Prokon, Reward, Revit, Navisworks
- General Windows & Office
Certification
- May 2025 International Professional Engineer IntPE UK-Engineering Council
- Oct 2024 Chartered Engineer CEng UK-Engineering Council – Registration Number 714648
- Nov 2023 Professional Engineer License PE US-State of Washington – Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors – License Number: 23003099
- Mar 2022 Project Management Professional PMP Project Management Institute PMI - PMP Number: 3222205
- Nov 2021 Value Methodology Associate VMA SAVE International - Certification Number: 202111043
LANGUAGES
Arabic Mother Tongue
English Very good at speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
References
Guilherme, Jacobbucci, Executive Director, Guijacobucci@gmail.com, KBR-SL
Affiliations
- 2024 The Institution of Engineering and Technology IET Member
- 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE Affiliate Member
- 2011 Saudi Council of Engineers SCE Consultant
- 2008 Egyptian Engineers Syndicate EES Civil Engineer
Publications
- Jul 2023 Engineering Book Structural Design of Box Culverts, Published by Central West Publishing https://www.amazon.com/Structural-Design-Box-Culverts-Specifications/dp/1922617555
- July 2022 Engineering Paper Bundled Reinforcement - Published by Academia (PDF) Bundled Reinforcement By Hatem Elbadry | Hatem Elbadry - Academia.edu
- Aug 2019 Engineering Paper ACI Reinforcement Details - Published by Academia (PDF) ACI Reinforcement Details by Hatem Elbadry | Hatem Elbadry - Academia.edu
- 2014 - Present Online Lectures Multiple online courses and educational videos in structural engineering https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-yuvGXu9CFPCEKE86iA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmD5wG2FYek4JCKfESRkoXbo4SbzRBVJ
Training
- May - June (2023) Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills School of Science and Engineering, The American University in Cairo.
- Aug - Sep (2023) Principles of Management The College Board
- 2022 PMP Project Management PM-Tricks
- Sep – Oct 2021 Value Methodology Associate CVS, Abdulmajeed A. Almoumen
- 2007 AUTOCAD Mansoura University
- 2007 SAP. 2000 Source Centre
- 2006 – 2007 Design and construction of residential buildings Misr office – middle delta.
- 2007 Construction of schools and governmental buildings Hassan Manna company
- 2006 Design and construction of reinforced concrete and steel Structures Almaden Office
SELF DEVELOPMENT
Expected End Date 2025-2026 Master Student Birmingham City University BCU – UK
SOFT SKILLS
- Creative and Self-motivated
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork oriented
- Possesses a good communication skill, Reliable, Organized and Honest
- Very candid and impartial
Timeline
Technical Director
KBR-SL
06.2025 - Current
Senior Technical Manager (Acting as Design Director)
WSP Middle East
08.2023 - 06.2025
Engineering Manager (Delivery Partner)
PARSONS CORPORATION
02.2021 - 07.2023
Project Technical Manager (Contractor- Design & Build)
SA JV Joint Venture (Salini Impregilo S.p.A. (We build) & Azali Construction & Industrial Co. Ltd.)
01.2017 - 01.2021
Structural Engineer (PM/CM)
Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company (Khatib & Alami)
04.2015 - 11.2016
Design & Supervision Engineer (PM/CM)
Ahmed Al-Mousa Eng’g Consultants
07.2011 - 05.2014
Project Manager (Contractor)
Al Nasr Buildings & Construction (Egyco) Co. - Egypt
07.2009 - 06.2011
Design & Site Engineer (PM/CM)
Dema Co. - Egypt
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Tanta University
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