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Jassim Al Hammadi

Jassim Al Hammadi

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project and programme management, strategic leadership, and team management. Demonstrates a strong ability to foster stakeholder and government relations while leveraging technical and engineering expertise. Proven track record in budgeting, financial oversight, risk management, and quality assurance. Skilled in infrastructure planning and masterplanning, with a focus on high-value project management. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director of Infrastructure and Building Delivery

Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2010 - Current

Leadership and Team Management Business and Financial Oversight Project Leadership and Delivery Technical Expertise and Infrastructure Management Buildings and Infrastructure Projects

  • Directly manage a team of Civil Engineers across TDIC, overseeing all building and infrastructure projects from initiation to operational handover.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the Infrastructure Department, embedding Health & Safety best practices and driving cross-functional collaboration with residential, retail, hotel, marketing, finance, legal, and risk teams.
  • Contribute to business budgets and forecasts, developing cost-effective strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and achieving significant savings through value engineering.
  • Manage contracts, joint ventures, and concession agreements, including district cooling and utility services, ensuring compliance and commercial efficiency.
  • Act as Project Director on high-value projects, ensuring proactive planning, risk management, and delivery excellence across multi- and single-disciplinary projects.
  • Oversee project timelines, reporting, risk assessments, and progress meetings, resolving challenges and aligning objectives with stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement infrastructure masterplans, manage design and tender processes, and ensure compliance with authority standards and budgets.
  • Supervise construction, technical evaluations, O&M contractors, and asset handovers, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery across all phases.


Porjects:

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum – iconic cultural project; total value AED 3.2B.
  • Eastern Mangrove Hotel – luxury hotel development; total value AED 1.2B.
  • St. Regis Five-Star Hotel – high-end hotel development; total value AED 2.8B. (Note: could adjust placement depending on final clarification of St. Regis vs Eastern Mangrove)
  • 350 Villas Development – residential project; total value AED 1.2B.
  • Western Hotel – luxury hotel project; total value AED 700M.
  • Al Sahil and Al Yam Hotels, Sir Bani Yas Island – hospitality development; total value AED 650M.
  • Saadiyat Cultural District Tunnel – serving Louvre, Guggenheim, and Sheikh Zayed Museum; value AED 300M.
  • Saadiyat Cultural District – 6 construction packages serving three museums, a district mall, and future plots; total value AED 450M.
  • Saadiyat Beach District – 5 construction packages including roads, 22kV substations, street lighting, landscape, and hardscape; total value AED 350M.
  • Marine District Phase 1 – substations, pump stations, roads, streetlights, and utility networks for 20 plots; value AED 110M.

Assistant engineering manager

Souroh Real Estate
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2007 - 09.2010
  • Overseeing the AED 240M Dana Commercial and Residential Tower project and an aviation accommodation development of 60 villas with full infrastructure, ensuring all work met strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Led engineering initiatives to boost operational efficiency, implementing workflow improvements, reducing bottlenecks, and driving innovative solutions to strengthen overall project execution.
  • Directed cross-functional teams, contractors, and consultants, negotiating favourable agreements, optimizing value engineering strategies, and aligning project objectives with organizational goals.
  • Oversaw resource allocation, budgets, and reporting, delivering transparent updates to senior stakeholders while maintaining strict control over project timelines and costs.
  • Delivered high-value commercial and residential developments, achieving measurable cost savings, process improvements, and strong client satisfaction through technical expertise and strategic oversight.

Site Engineer

Q Holding
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2025 - 09.2010
  • Served as Site Engineer for the AED 130M Holiday Inn Hotel project and the comprehensive infrastructure development of Danat Abu Dhabi area, coordinating site activities to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, project specifications, and building codes.
  • Conducted detailed site inspections and technical assessments, monitoring construction to maintain quality standards, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective measures to ensure project safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, facilitating efficient material procurement, resource allocation, and resolution of technical challenges, while negotiating favorable contract terms to optimize project delivery.
  • Managed project timelines and documentation, preparing detailed reports for stakeholders, monitoring construction processes, checking technical drawings for compliance, and ensuring that all project milestones were met within deadlines.
  • Provided engineering solutions and technical support, analyzing designs and specifications, resolving operational issues on-site, and participating in project meetings to drive continuous improvement and seamless project execution.

Civil Engineer

Ministry of Interior
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Led and executed multiple high-impact projects for the Police Department, including the development and enhancement of staff accommodations for the Immigration Department, as well as the optimization and maintenance of existing facilities.
  • Oversaw warehouse operations and facility management initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, improved staff living standards, and the long-term sustainability of critical departmental infrastructure.
  • Designed and implemented engineering solutions for diverse infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure full compliance with safety standards, conducting thorough site inspections to monitor progress and quality, and preparing detailed technical reports and documentation for project stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engeneering

Higher Colledge of Technology
Abu Dhabi/UAE
09.2003 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Strategic Leadership & Team Management
  • Stakeholder & Government Relations
  • Technical & Engineering Expertise
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Risk Management & Quality Assurance
  • Infrastructure Planning & Masterplanning
  • High-value project management

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Site Engineer

Q Holding
01.2025 - 09.2010

Director of Infrastructure and Building Delivery

Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC)
09.2010 - Current

Assistant engineering manager

Souroh Real Estate
01.2007 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engeneering

Higher Colledge of Technology
09.2003 - 06.2006

Civil Engineer

Ministry of Interior
01.2003 - 01.2005
Jassim Al Hammadi