Ahmad Shuka, MS

Experience

• 

  Arabtech Jardaneh

  May 2010 - Sept 2011

  Planning/Cost Engineer

  Worked on several water and wastewater projects including Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Yemen and the rehabilitation of AL KHUMRA Waste Water Treatment Plant in Saudi Arabia: • Participated in updating AJ’s water and energy strategy• Prepared progress reports and attended progress meetings with clients/donors• Participated in preparing feasibility studies and master plans• Prepared time schedules, monitored mile stone achievement and calculated productivity Show less

• 

  Consolidated Contractors International Company

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  Procurement and Contracts Engineer at Ras Laffan Port Expansion - Berths & Port Infrastructure: the second largest man-made harbor in the world with a total cost of 1.9 billion US dollars:• Worked as a focal point for the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) accreditation• Attended Regular meetings with the client to discuss procurement and payment related issues• Prepared and issued Invitation to tenders (ITT) and Request for Proposals (RFP)• Prepared supply/sub-contract agreements and negotiated tenderers• Checked suppliers’/subcontractors’ invoices and arrange their payments Show less Site Engineer at Dukhan Highway Project: 40km of surfaced collector-distributor roads and a 15km 4-lane dual carriageway, 4 interchanges and ancillary works with a total cost of 288 million US dollars:• Conducted safety training sessions and monitored safety measurements at site• Served as a focal point between all departments and sub-contractors• Monitored work productivity and ensured that the budget rates are respected• Coordinated with sub-contractors and verified their progress and quality of work Show less

  • Procurement and Contracts Engineer

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Site Engineer

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
• 

  Kuwait Fund for Economic Development

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Project Engineer

  Affordable housing projects: Funded by Kuwaiti Development fund, the project aimed to provide affordable housing options for people in Amman, Jerash and Irbid by building residential areas and providing zero interest housing loans • Participated in updating the affordable housing master plan in coordination with the public sector • Reviewed the engineering design to ensure its compliance with the safety and sustainability requirements• Successfully managed the construction process and completed the works within the planned budget and time frame and as per the desired quality Show less

• 

  University of Colorado Boulder

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Research Experience

  Research Title: An exploration of the relationship between construction cost and duration in Highway construction projects:This research utilized an empirical approach to study the effects of important project characteristics on the relationship between construction cost and duration in Highway projects. The findings of this research were applied to develop more accurate cost-duration models for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), helping them to minimize the unwanted cost and schedule growths in their projects. Show less

• 

  Mercy Corps

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2023

  LEAD - Program Manager

  Tension Reduction Program: funded by the British Department for International Development (DFID). The program aims to reduce tension between Jordanian and Syrian communities and enhance social resilience by building new infrastructure projects like, schools and health centers:•Updated the current engineering procedure, tendering process, prequalification criteria and service contracts in a way that fosters transparency and accountability•Updated the engineering consultancy agreement and scope of work and added new requirements that promote environmental sustainability and value engineering•Work with community leaders and locals in rural and poor areas to identify candidate projects •Manage small to medium infrastructure projects in various locations in way that promotes efficiency, sustainability and resilienceWater Innovation Technologies Program: funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program aims to create sustainable economic growth and help people meet their water needs by creating markets for new water technologies in rural and poor areas:•Work with governmental agencies and private sector companies to provide innovative engineering solutions for water problems in rural areas and areas with high poverty rates•Provide technical support and financial consultancy for startups and for governmental agencies•Prepare technical, social and environmental studies for proposed projects under the program•Lead the construction of several communal projects including dam's rehabilitation, harvesting structures, WWTP and water networks. Show less

• 

  Oxfam

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  Program Manager
• 

  USAID

  Jan 2025 - now

  Project Management Specialist - Infrastructure