A. BASSSIL
PROGRAM MANAGER / SR. PROJECT MANAGER
Architecture / Design / Engineering /
Construction / Contractor Management /
International / Budgets / Green Building /
Government Relations / Procurement /
Process Improvements / Cost Control /
Funding
Award-winning project manager for
architecture/engineering firms and organizations
such as L-3 Communications and USAID. Strong
record bringing projects in some of the most
challenging environments in the world to
successful completion. Played a key role
securing funding for and managing infrastructure
improvements in the developing world. Experience
includes government, NGOs (including the World
Bank) and private energy, housing, military,
commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects in
the US, Middle East, Europe and Africa. Can
contribute by:
* Maximizing quality while meeting demanding
budget and time constraints
* Directing multiple concurrent projects from
inception to completion
* Managing vendor, contractor, client and
government relations
* Marshalling diverse multidisciplinary
resources
Strong communicator, adept at bridging cultural
barriers, building consensus and leading teams
to fulfill demanding missions. In addition to a
Masters in Architecture & Urban Design (2001)
Bachelor of Architectural Design (1998) from the
University of Baghdad, earned an MBA from
University of Phoenix (2010). Permanent US
Resident Alien.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Drove and secured funding for new energy
projects. While leading projects for Reznate in
post-conflict Liberia, recognized opportunity
for expansion. Developed strategic roadmap to
attract investment partners. Coordinating with
USAID, EU, World Bank, Asian Development Bank
and Norway, planned and secured $12M new funding
for power grid upgrades. Projects currently
underway for generation/distribution networks
with leading energy and solar firms.
Slashed contract implementation cycle time and
costs. Reznate needed improve pre-construction
implementation and procurement processes to
eliminate deviations from project plans/budgets.
Developed new systems/processes, including FAR
and USAID-compliant procurement planning. Cut
cycle time 33%, saving $450K in annual costs.
Spearheaded award-winning anti-ram project in
Iraq. USAID needed to fortify Green Zone
facilities in Iraq but was dissatisfied with
costs/timeline from leading global contractor.
Taking over project, designed and managed
construction of first US mortar-proof building
in the Middle East. Completed project in only
six months, coming in 3% under budget. Won
multiple USAID awards. Building has safely
sustained up to 10 mortar hits per day.
Developed global project methodology. High
costs/limited budgets forced USAID to seek new
solutions for self-contained residential/office
facilities in high-risk areas. While leading
programs in Iraq, Afghanistan and Sudan totaling
$53M, developed self-design/construction process
that was replicated on all high-risk USAID
projects worldwide.
Created cost model to win World Bank
investments. Reznate needed to increase
competitiveness for contracts in West Africa.
Developed highly-scalable cost estimation based
on historical d...
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