Rushdy Wehbe

About the Candidate

Rushdy Wehbe
Associate Project Director
rushdywehbe@gmail.com
+966 55 144 8630

Summary
I bring over 20 years of managerial and technical expertise in architecture, engineering, urban design and
planning, infrastructure design, and construction site management. My skill set also extends to project and
program management, communication, sales strategy, business planning, and corporate management.
Throughout my career, I have led a variety of key development projects in the MENA region and Afghanistan,
with a majority in KSA. This has allowed me to build an in-depth understanding and knowledge of design and
execution services related to the built environment. Early in my career, I had the opportunity to lead and
manage multidisciplinary design teams and challenging on-site supervision projects. This experience has
enabled me to develop positive and initiative-taking communication skills, which have been instrumental in
building a resilient network with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

In my previous role as a senior country manager in Afghanistan, I acquired critical insights into the dynamics
and power relations of local and regional government authorities in conflict zones. Leading from Kabul and
establishing a new office required emotional intelligence to support my team for optimum performance,
manage all associated documents and projects, and respond to client’s requirements and expectations. I
leveraged my experience in bidding preparation, designing winning strategies, and price estimation to oversee
all activities within my area and generate new business leads, while considering the security and safety
challenges of remote areas and conflict zones.

I have demonstrated a remarkable ability to work under pressure and in various difficult conditions on fast-
track and intricate regional projects. I have initiated contracts with clients and opened a dialogue with all
concerned parties. My journey from Beirut to KSA, the Gulf, Kabul, and back to KSA on mega projects has
enriched my life experience and allowed me to critically engage and perform diverse work assigned by senior
management. My various workstations in several countries have enriched my profile with experience and
knowledge about a wide range of cultural values, policies, visions, laws, regulations, and procedures.

Experience
Senior Project Manager
JASARA Program Management Company
Oct 2022 – Present (2 years) Riyadh, KSA
Contract: PMC for Wadi Hanifah Program
Client: Diriyah Gate Development Authority, DGDA/DGCL
Projects lead during this period: Escarpment Stabilization • Enhancement of Bujairy Terraces • Security
Strategy for Wadi Hanifah • Glass Fence of Zone B (Bujairy) • Escarpment and historic wall lighting
My responsibilities encompass interfacing with the DGCL management and development team, as well as
managing various stages of projects in Wadi Hanifa. These stages include the procurement of Design
Consultants, Bidding Evaluation, Project Management, Design Management, Contractors Procurement,
Contractors Evaluation, monitoring of construction activities, and overseeing Construction Supervision
consultants.

Senior Country Manager
Khatib & Alami – Afghanistan
Jun 2017 – Jul 2022 (5 years 2 months)
I was responsible for the operation of the Kabul office, including staff management and contract administration.
In addition, I engaged in business development and the preparation of proposals to seek new opportunities. My
main responsibilities included managing client communication through face-to-face meetings with
governmental authorities and ministries, and monitoring work progress through daily brief meetings with both
local and expatriate office team members.
Following the fall of Afghanistan in September 2021, I continued to remotely oversee the Kabul office. While
working from the head office in Lebanon, I participated in managerial and business development tasks related
to other regions, primarily Algeria. Design consultancy projects I overviewed:
• Dar-Ul-Aman Administrative Complex: Master Plan, Infrastructure, and Buildings Detailed Design
• Design of Rehabilitation Works of the Salang Pass and Tunnel [Project funded by the World Bank and
managed by UNOPS]• Ministry of Finance Building • Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Building•
Central Bank Building • Supreme Court Building • Convention Center • multi-story parking and utilities
services building • Qala-e-Zaman Khan Road Project • Shina and Pacha Bridge Project • Wazir Abad Drainage •
Canal Rehabilitation Project • Baraki to Saray Shamali Road • Development of Transit (Public transport)
Master Plan (Feasibility Study) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Kabul

Senior Manager – Sales Strategy
Khatib & Alami – Global
Feb 2015 – Jun 2017 (2 years 5 months)
My role encompassed coordinating the implementation of the business Pipeline platform, which included
pursuing global leads, opportunities, and tenders; leading major proposals; and feeding in and analyzing KPI
projection figures for country managers and sector leaders. I contributed to quarterly business performance
sessions with business unit managers. Additionally, I was responsible for the company’s sales strategy and was
accountable for supporting and assisting the business units in reaching their targets through business
intelligence information, networking, and potential client meetings.

Project Manager
Khatib & Alami – KSA
Jun 2014 – Feb 2015 (9 months)
Project: Limas Residential Project & Al Fareeda Residential project – KSA
Client: Ewaan Global Residential Company
My responsibilities include the assessment of executed buildings, including special structures, as well as MEP
and finishing works. I review project contracts, project financial data, and project management procedures
followed by the project team, and evaluate the earned value from the executed components. I also conduct
technical assessments of residents’ claims and support the client in resolving their project issues.

Project Manager
Khatib & Alami – KSA
Jun 2013 – Dec 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Project: Confidential – KSA
Client: Confidential
My responsibilities encompass providing technical support services to the main contractor for both
renovation and new construction works. This package included MEP, finishing, landscaping works for several
superstructures, as well as assessment and reinforcement works for underwater structural elements and
basements. In this role, I led a team of professionals, including architects, structural, electrical, plumbing, and
HVAC engineers. Our duties involved monitoring project progress and contractor performance through
continuous technical site inspections of all construction works, culminating in reports to the client.
The project was designed to meet specific high-end standards and overly sensitive specifications, with an
emphasis on ensuring high-end quality within a tight schedule.

Project Manager
Khatib & Alami
Sep 2012 – Jul 2013 (11 months) Qatar/Egypt
Qatar North Infrastructure Project (72,000 ha Total Area, 4000 Km Roads, 3400 Km Sewerage Pipes.) Client:
Ashghal, Public Works Authority (PWA)
The program comprised several projects, each led by one of ten project managers. Assisted the program
director and co-managing the program activities. This involved following up on multidisciplinary deliverables
within the organization.

Project Manager
Khatib & Alami
Jan 2012 – Sep 2012 (9 months) Makkah, KSA
Project: Al Sharashef Mountain and Kawz Annakassah Infrastructure and Master Plan, Makkah.
Client: Al Balad Al Ameen
The project entailed managing all design activities and outputs, as well as interfaces. I led a multidisciplinary
team that included urban planners, water and sewage engineers, drainage, power, street lighting, and solid
waste specialists. My role involved leading the design team, monitoring work progress, managing the
submission of deliverables, and controlling the overall cost of the project.

Senior Project Architect
Khatib & Alami
Feb 2009 – Jan 2012 (3 years) Makkah, KSA
Project: Mashaaer Al Mukkaddassah Metro Project
Client: China Railway Construction Company, CRCC
During a three-year project based in Makkah, I maintained close coordination with a wide spectrum of
stakeholders, including designers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. The scope of the contract
included providing technical support for the main contractor (CRCC) in all meetings and presentations for the
owner (MOMRA), as well as during construction activities. As the leader of a team of engineers and architects
on site, I provided comprehensive technical support for the construction of nine metro stations and
approximately thirty technical and facilities buildings in the depot area. In critical situations, I demonstrated
proficiency in dealing with the client’s representative and engineers during this fast-track Design-Build project.

Project Architect- Proposal Department
Khatib & Alami
Jan 2008 – Feb 2009 (1 year 2 months) Head office, Beirut, Lebanon
Leading Technical & Financial proposals design and supervision new buildings and urban/
regional planning developments projects for both private and public sectors.

Project Architect
Khatib & Alami –
Feb 2005 – Mar 2008 (3 years 2 months) Riyadh, KSA
During this period, my experience and knowledge were significantly enriched in terms of Saudi architectural
policies and procedures, specifically in cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, and Dammam. I attended periodic
design meetings with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other third parties as required. I was actively involved
in the coordination and regulation control of architecture and urban planning projects. I worked on a variety of
architecture projects, assisting project and design managers in managing all design development activities. This
experience has further honed my skills and expertise in the field of architecture and urban planning.

Architect
Khatib & Alami
Jun 2003 – Feb 2005 (1 year 9 months) Head office, Beirut, Lebanon
During this period, I was involved as an Architect in all stages of design, including conceptual, preliminary, and
detailed design, as well as the issuance of tender documents for several projects. These projects spanned
buildings of various occupancies. My work involved the use of digital 3D modelling, model preparation, andAutoCAD drawings. This experience has further enhanced my skills in architectural design and project
management.

Employment History Summary
Oct 2022 – Present, Jasara PMC, Senior Project Manager – KSA
Jun 2017 – Jul 2022, Khatib & Alami, Senior Country Manager – Afghanistan
Feb 2015 – Jun 2017, Khatib & Alami, Senior Manager – Global
Jan 2012 – Feb 2015, Khatib & Alami, Project Manager – KSA
Feb 2009 – Jan 2012, Khatib & Alami, Senior Project Architect – KSA
Feb 2005 – Feb 2009, Khatib & Alami, Project Architect – KSA
Jun 2003 – Feb 2005, Khatib & Alami, Architect – Lebanon

Languages
Arabic (Native)
English (Advanced)
French (Advanced)

Education
Barch, Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, 2003
Diploma degree in Urban Design and Architecture, Beirut Arab University, 2004,

French Baccalaureate – Collège Protestant Français (Equivalent to A Level)