Consulting Civil Engineer & Project Manager

Engineering Resilience
Building Communities.

I am Abdulhadi Najjar. An accomplished consulting civil engineer specializing in large-scale infrastructure, historical restorations, and sustainable project management in complex environments.

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SYRIA
IOSH Certified
PMP Certified
25+ Years Exp.

Professional
Summary

Accomplished consulting civil engineer specializing in large-scale infrastructure and civil projects. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams of 60+ engineers to deliver complex municipal projects, historical restorations, and regional waste management complexes.

Expert in deploying robust Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental (HSSE) frameworks and Stakeholder Engagement Plans aligned with international standards and UN policies. Skilled in securing critical funding and forging strategic partnerships with local and central governments to drive sustainable community impact.

Core Competencies

Project Management (Expert) Infrastructure Engineering HSSE Frameworks UN Policies (Advanced) Stakeholder Engagement CAD & GIS Risk Management

Work Experience

Environmental, Social Protection and Safety Officer

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)

06/2025 - Present
  • Implemented comprehensive HSSE management frameworks aligned with international standards and donor guidelines.
  • Executed Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for marginalized groups and community organizations.
  • Coordinated with local authorities across Aleppo, Rural Damascus, Homs, Hama, Sweida, and Tartous.
  • Maintained strict adherence to Syrian laws and international agreements while securing vital regulatory permits.

Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Analyst

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

10/2023 - 05/2025
  • Spearheaded successful implementation of vital HSSE management plans.
  • Provided expert structural engineering support to strengthen buildings and enhance earthquake capacity.
  • Maintained uninterrupted organizational operations and safeguarded UNOPS interests during wartime conditions.
  • Elected representative for the Syria UNOPS personnel association (PAR).

Chief Engineering Officer

Homs Directorate of Culture

10/2008 - 10/2023
  • Directed comprehensive project management operations, leading a multidisciplinary team of 60+ engineers.
  • Rehabilitated 14 war-torn cultural facilities across Homs Governorate.
  • Managed high-profile historical restoration projects, including a registered historical fine arts building.
  • Provided strategic oversight and leveraged data-driven technical evaluations for new public infrastructure interventions.

Previous Key Roles

WASH Project Manager

Medair (07/2022 - 09/2022)

Replaced the old town of Homs sanitary sewer system with a modern, high-capacity network.

Environmental Consultant

AKDN (05/2022 - 08/2023)

Engineered a data-driven solid waste management plan and enhanced public services in Salamiyah.

Civil Design Engineer

ARCADA Consulting (11/2007 - 10/2008)

Conducted Operational Risk Appraisal (Opra) and designed regional municipal waste treatment complexes.

Governor's Advisor

Homs Governorate (06/2006 - 10/2007)

Senior technical advisor for Health, Environment, Agriculture, and public utilities governance.

Major Projects Highlight

A selection of high-impact engineering, infrastructure, and restoration initiatives.

06/2025 - Present

Road to Resilience (RRMACS)

Collaboration: AKF & KfW Development Bank

Making rural agricultural communities in Syria more viable. Served as Environmental, Social Protection and Safety Officer.

04/2024 - 05/2025

Enhancing Healthcare System in Homs

Collaboration: UNOPS & Government of Japan

Ensured rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards for critical healthcare infrastructure upgrades.

10/2018 - 04/2019

Sobhi Shuaib Fine Arts Building

Role: Project Manager

Meticulous rehabilitation of a registered historical building. Awarded recognition by the Syrian Ministry of Culture.

04/2010 - 12/2011

Al-Jameaa Public Theater Renovation

Role: Structural Engineer

Led the structural renovation in Homs city involving complex implementation of 110 tons of steel profiles.

01/2001 - 06/2006

Homs Environmental Center

Role: Project Manager

Managed construction of the facility. Award: UN-Habitat / Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve Living Environment.

10/1999 - 11/2002

Solid Waste Mgmt Study (JICA)

Role: National Counterpart Team Leader

Comprehensive study on Solid Waste Management at Local Cities in Syria, funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Syrian Virtual University (08/2024 - 09/2026)

Thesis: The Impact of Occupational Health and Safety Practices on Construction Workers' Performance in Syria

Master Degree of Science (MSc) - Risk Management

Université de Poitiers, FRANCE (2002 - 2003)

Thesis: Developing and Managing the Risks of Waste Recycling Plan at the French SMC Company

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BCE)

Al-Baath University, SYRIA (1993 - 1998)

Major: Structural Engineering. Thesis: Structural Design of the Damascus Stock Exchange Complex

Languages

Arabic Native
English Fluent
French Intermediate

Key Certifications

PMP®

Project Management Institute (05/2023-05/2026)

IOSH Managing Safely

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Consulting Structural Engineer

Syrian Syndicate of Engineers

UNOPS Safety & Risk

Multiple Certs: Construction Safety, Hazard ID, Risk Mgmt

UNDSS SSAFE & ETB

Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments

UNSD Cooperation Framework

United Nations System Staff College

Let's Connect

Open to discussing project management, engineering consultation, or potential collaborations. Feel free to reach out via email or connect on LinkedIn.

Email

najjar@gmail.com

LinkedIn

abdulhadinajjar

Phone

+963-933-200232
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