Sue Ghanbari

Experience

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  CH2M HILL

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2014

  Project Manager

  Project experience includes: • 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Programme• Al Ain Wildlife Parks and Resort Programme (Al Ain, UAE)• Meraas Jumeirah Garden Development (Dubai, UAE)Specialization:• Programme Management• Project Management• Management of portfolio of specialist and curative design consultants

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  Jacobs

  Dec 2014 - now

  Responsible for delivery of projects with focus on:  Sustainability Strategies at city level Sustainability Requirements at masterplan, districts and project level, compliance & reporting stages to achieve desired outcomes in urban developments. Sustainability assessment at masterplan level including National Agenda, SDGs, Climate Change adaptations, biodiversity, sustainable infrastructure, communities, quality of life, accessibility, heritage & culture Sustainability Guidelines for design, construction, and operation as per International Standards (i.e., LEED, WELL, ENVISON,..) Sustainable Operation guidelines – Hospitality and Tourism developments  Benchmark reports, data assessment and takeaways, assessment of existing sustainability policies, frameworks and rules, recommendation report. ESG, Net Zero, Net Positive, frameworks and roadmaps.Representative Projects:Programme delivery lead for NEOM Region, responsibilities included: • Managing delivery of the sustainability programme under NEOM Environmental (NEV) across 7 masterplans with various development types (i.e., urban, industrial, hospitality / eco-tourism, islands, sport facilities, etc.) including the following Scope: Developing Sustainability Framework at Masterplan level (cascade to Districts + Assets), conducting induction workshops to the proponents’ teams; design and contractor teams Sustainability Guidelines (KPIs for building and Infrastructure) Net Positive Performance KPIs, Circular Economy Regenerative Development Design Strategies based on SDGs, IFC, International Standards Sustainability Guidelines for Temporary Assets (hospitality/event) Net Zero requirements  Positive Performance assessment report- Nature of PlaceTechnical lead for NEOM Authority Assessment of the Env Policies & Rules and Frameworks against best practices and standards, to identify gaps and suitability in alignment with the Clients goals and objectives. Final Recommendation Report Show less • Expo 2020 Dubai • 2022 FIFA World Cup QatarDeliverables: Sitewide sustainability strategy, management plan, implementation and performance monitoring, and reporting including120 Certified Buildings (20 LEED Gold projects, 3 LEED Platinum) Sustainability Guidelines for design, construction, and operation for Permanent and Temporary Pavilions (190 Country Pavilions) Assessment of the Country Pavilions concept design in alignment with sustainability criteria Sustainable operation including F&B and Retails  Renewable energy strategy across the site, delivered Expo offsite Solar Schools in Dubai & Abu Dhabi Portfolio of Innovative functional show case projects across Expo site. Engagement with local and international designers to develop bespoke innovative projects, supply of innovative materials for shading, overlay, outdoor space separators and ambient creations. Sustainable design competition for various art installation. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Programme Management/Sustainability & Innovation in Build Environment

    Dec 2014 - Jul 2020