
Timeline
About me
Program Manager at City of Edmonton
Education

University of alberta
2006 - 2007Certificate contraction administration
University of alberta
2002 - 2006Master's degree geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering
University of the punjab
1998 - 2000Master of business administration - mba finance, general
University of engineering and technology, lahore
1983 - 1988Bachelor of science - bs civil engineering
University of alberta
2009 - 2011Certificate corporate executive development program
University of alberta
2002 - 2004Master's degree geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering.webp)
Nait (northern alberta institute of technology)
2007 - 2008Diploma project management
Experience

Lahore development authority
Mar 1988 - Aug 1989Assistant 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 2000Assistant 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 2002Deputy 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 2005Project 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 2019Policies, 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 2019Project Engineer (Major Capital Projects Branch)
Apr 2005 - Feb 2007

Town of faro, yt
May 2020 - Jun 2020General manager, projects and public works
Water security agency
Jul 2020 - Nov 2020Project director, west side irrigation project, government of saskatchewanProject Director for $4-billion irrigation expansion project announced by Government of Saskatchewan.

Government of northwest territories
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021Senior planner transportation
City of edmonton
Jul 2021 - nowProgram manager
Licenses & Certifications
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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
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