Bahader Abbas
Eighteen by ORA
Etobicoke, Toronto,ON
3
Languages
18
years of professional experience
Experienced Project Leader in large-scale land development and commercial building delivery within master-planned communities. Managed complex construction packages, including landscaping, roads, and golf course development. Led multidisciplinary teams and delivered projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
Work History
Head of External Development
4 Years 3 Months- Led external development for ~3,177-unit project across ~2.77 million sq. yards, enhancing project infrastructure and community integration
- Managed comprehensive external infrastructure, including roads, utilities, drainage, landscaping, and 9-hole golf course, to ensure timely project delivery
- Coordinated handover criteria for residential components, facilitating seamless transitions and stakeholder satisfaction
Landscape Project Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Managed external works and commercial buildings across ~5,000-unit master-planned community, enhancing overall site integration
- Delivered comprehensive landscaping, hardscaping, and road infrastructure for commercial assets, supporting project completion
- Coordinated interface between residential villas and apartments, ensuring seamless integration of non-scope elements
- Managed contractor activities on-site, contracts, and project delivery timelines
Landscape Construction Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Executed landscape construction packages and oversaw budgets for a 638-unit development covering 300 acres.
- Led daily landscape maintenance across softscape and hardscape areas, ensuring consistent site presentation.
- Supervised irrigation checks, adjusting watering schedules to support healthy plant and turf conditions.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, and hedges to maintain safety, shape, and overall landscape standards.
Senior Landscape Engineer
4 Years- Directed construction of pocket parks and landscape works, verifying adherence to specifications and quality standards.
- Reviewed shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals to resolve design conflicts before execution.
- Supervised quality inspections, ensuring workmanship aligned with specifications, codes, and approved materials.
Landscape Engineer
5 Months- Executed landscape projects for internal and external spaces
- Facilitated communication with consultants to ensure project alignment
- Designed site-specific landscape plans aligned with client goals, zoning requirements, and environmental conditions.
- Directed permit-ready documentation, coordinating drawings, specifications, and planting schedules for review.
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve grading, drainage, and constructability issues.
Site Engineer
1 Year 9 Months- Coordinated project teams to facilitate timely unit handover
- Developed on-site solutions to address challenges and enhance execution across multiple disciplines
- Supervised site execution to ensure drawings, specifications, and quality standards aligned with project requirements.
- Coordinated subcontractors and field teams to maintain smooth workflow and resolve daily site issues.
- Reviewed construction plans and updated work priorities based on site conditions and engineering instructions.
Junior Landscape Engineer
1 Year 9 Months- Installed and tested lakes, cart paths, walkways, and bunkers to enhance playability and aesthetics of 18-hole golf course
- Created and organized technical documentation for projects
- Maintained irrigation pumps, valves, and control systems supporting consistent golf course water distribution.
- Inspected mechanical equipment and scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce downtime across course operations.
- Diagnosed electrical and plumbing faults, restoring service quickly for facilities and landscape systems.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
High School Diploma
Diploma – Green Architecture & Sustainability. - Architecture
Diploma in Project Management - Planning ,Budgeting And Contracts.
Skills
External Works
Land Development
Commercial Buildings
External design
Project management
Landscape development
Infrastructure construction
Stakeholder engagement
Budget Control
AutoCAD
Primavera
Visual Communication
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Arabic – Native
Russian – Basics
Scuba Diving
Certified as a rescue diver, I have completed over 300 dives in Africa and Asia.
Timeline
Head of External Development
Eighteen by ORA
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Landscape Project Manager
Emaar Misr (Mivida)
07.2019 - 08.2022Read More
Landscape Construction Manager
SODIC (Villette)
03.2017 - 07.2019Read More
Senior Landscape Engineer
SODIC (Allegia)
03.2013 - 03.2017Read More
Landscape Engineer
Land Masters (Golden Coast)
10.2012 - 03.2013Read More
Site Engineer
Amagd Shamaa Co.
12.2010 - 09.2012Read More
Junior Landscape Engineer
Land Masters (Madinaty Golf Course)
03.2009 - 12.2010Read More
High Institute of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture from Architecture
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El Orman High School.
High School Diploma
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Cairo Unvirtisty
Diploma – Green Architecture & Sustainability. from Architecture
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American Unvirsty in Cairo
Diploma in Project Management from Planning ,Budgeting And Contracts.
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