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Mahdi H. Associate Director – Utility Infrastructure
Last update: Jun 17, 2025
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Citizenships:
USA
Languages:
Arabic, English, Dari
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
40 years
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The expert is a highly accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience in the Water & Sanitation sector, managing and executing large-scale infrastructure projects both locally and internationally. Over the past 34 years, the expert has cemented his expertise by leading more than 7 major projects with a total construction value exceeding $3.7 billion, demonstrating superior command in project execution and strategic leadership. Collaboration with prominent international funding organizations like USAID, UNDP, AFD, and the German Development Agency has equipped the expert with an adeptness in fostering productive partnerships with global stakeholders.
Specializing in wastewater management, the expert has spearheaded the design and construction of central wastewater treatment plants, incorporating advanced technologies such as FIDIC contract compliance and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The expert's role often involved coordinating cross-functional teams, refining methodologies, and instituting governance practices to ensure the projects met strategic objectives within stipulated budgets and timelines.
Key achievements include setting up Program Management Units to optimize project outcomes and the successful delivery of significant wastewater treatment projects such as the DGDA-2 Utility Main Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, valued at $13 billion. Armed with professional certifications like PMP and technical skills in GIS, SCADA, and SAP, the expert stands out for his ability to mitigate risks and achieve sustainable infrastructural development, consistently driving measurable impact through his innovative approach to program management.
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