Syed Abbas, P.Eng.

Syed abbas, p.eng.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager at City of Edmonton

  • Education

    • University of alberta

      2006 - 2007
      Certificate contraction administration
    • University of alberta

      2002 - 2006
      Master's degree geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering
    • University of the punjab

      1998 - 2000
      Master of business administration - mba finance, general
    • University of engineering and technology, lahore

      1983 - 1988
      Bachelor of science - bs civil engineering
    • University of alberta

      2009 - 2011
      Certificate corporate executive development program
    • University of alberta

      2002 - 2004
      Master's degree geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering
    • Nait (northern alberta institute of technology)

      2007 - 2008
      Diploma project management
  • Experience

    • Lahore development authority

      Mar 1988 - Aug 1989
      Assistant engineer

      • Design of water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage works for North-East Lahore Upgrading Project under supervision of World Bank Adviser from Gilmore Hankey Kirke UK. • Produced drawings, quantities takeoff and billing for stormwater drainage on North-East Upgrading Project.

    • Government of punjab

      Aug 1989 - Jan 2000
      Assistant executive engineer - irrigation and power department

      • Managed water infrastructure at various irrigation sub divisions with Irrigation and Power Department.• Managed and directed engineering consultants on planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, tendering, construction contract administration and commissioning of World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency technical assistance initiatives.• Coordinated with the newly formed water boards to implement operational plans and water & environmental protection acts. Show less

    • Government of pakistan

      Jan 2000 - Feb 2002
      Deputy commissioner - indus waters

      • Managed conflicts by maintaining effective communication with the counterparts in India, World Bank, international consultants, as well as specialized international organizations for implementation of Indus Water Treaty.• Supported World Bank operations in planning, developing and executing new initiatives, including support of regional cooperation in the sector, focusing mainly on technical and operational matters related to flood and integrated water management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.• Assisted World Bank, regional and international organizations in building consensus by articulating common positions and strategies on water resources, flood, and integrated water management. Show less

    • Thurber engineering ltd.

      Jun 2004 - Apr 2005
      Project engineer - geotechnical

      • Provided design and project management for various geotechnical, environment and engineering assignments. • Carried out geotechnical field investigations, environmental assessments, and prepared reports.

    • Government of alberta

      Apr 2005 - Oct 2019

      Policies, Strategy and Program Development:• Provided leadership and technical expertise on major portfolios by undertaking program analysis, developing project management tools and project proposals as required.• Established stakeholder management plan and maintained productive partnerships with stakeholders and other public sector entities by gaining and maintaining their trust and respect. Project Management and Contract Administration:• Senior level supervision of team of project managers, multi-disciplinary professionals, engineering consultants, and environmental special interest groups, administrative and field staff. • Developed new procedures, practices and guidelines to ensure that Government policies, directives, reporting and audit requirements are correctly followed. Show less

      • Director - Major Capital Projects Branch

        Mar 2007 - Oct 2019
      • Project Engineer (Major Capital Projects Branch)

        Apr 2005 - Feb 2007
    • Town of faro, yt

      May 2020 - Jun 2020
      General manager, projects and public works
    • Water security agency

      Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
      Project director, west side irrigation project, government of saskatchewan

      Project Director for $4-billion irrigation expansion project announced by Government of Saskatchewan.

    • Government of northwest territories

      Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
      Senior planner transportation
    • City of edmonton

      Jul 2021 - now
      Program manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional engineer (p.eng)

      The association of professional engineers and geoscientists of alberta (apega)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Syed Abbas, P.Eng.
      Premier of Alberta Award of Excellence Government of Alberta