Qasem Akhdar
Summary
Engineering Management graduate with over 6 years of experience in project engineering, operations, and team leadership in both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Skilled in coordinating teams, improving workflows, and supporting mechanical, industrial, manufacture, construction and maintenance projects. Known for being detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Franklin Dining Services – University of Massachusetts
Amherst, USA
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised student staff, and maintained smooth operations during peak hours.
- Assisted in scheduling, inventory restocking, and food safety coordination.
- Supported daily opening, closing tasks, and cash register handling.
Project Engineer
National Blue Company (NBC)
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Worked with teams to update layouts and apply lean improvement methods.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
Project Engineer
Manarah Al Jubai Construction Co.
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the design, planning, and execution of construction activities.
- Monitored daily operations and updated resource allocation plans.
- Prepared documentation for compliance, scope, and client requirements.
Mechanical Technician
National Steel Company (NASCO)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Performed equipment maintenance, inspections, and system checks.
- Handled job cards, parts tracking, and daily task coordination.
- Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst USA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Design & Configuration Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence USA05-2019
Associate of Science - Mechanical Production
College of Technology
Dammam04-2010
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Team supervision
- Workflow optimization
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Inventory control
- MS Office and Smartsheet
Certification
- Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety (2025)
Timeline
Supervisor
Franklin Dining Services – University of Massachusetts
09.2023 - 05.2025
Project Engineer
National Blue Company (NBC)
01.2023 - 08.2023
Project Engineer
Manarah Al Jubai Construction Co.
10.2019 - 12.2022
Mechanical Technician
National Steel Company (NASCO)
08.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Design & Configuration Management
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Production
College of Technology
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