Ahmed Albarbary
East Brunswick,USA
Summary
Construction and Project Controls leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex engineering and infrastructure programs from concept through execution. Brings deep expertise in project delivery, cost estimation, scheduling, and contract development, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale capital programs.
As Project CEO, provides strategic leadership across project controls functions, including decision-making, staffing, and budget oversight. Partners with senior leadership to shape business priorities and policy while leading the development and execution of project controls strategies. Applies standardized procedures and specialized expertise to ensure consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director -Project Management/ Project CEO (PCEO)
MTA /C&D (Small Business Mentor Program)
New York, New York
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered independent oversight of project and contract performance, ensuring consistent application of best-in-class project controls practices across PCEOs and project teams.
- Directed business unit-wide project controls, performance management, and reporting processes, enabling data-driven decision-making and transparency at the executive level.
- Provided strategic leadership over project controls functions—cost, schedule, risk, and change management—enabling Program Directors and senior leadership to optimize project delivery performance.
- Established and oversaw project baselines (scope, schedule, cost, and risk), ensuring alignment with capital program objectives and value-for-money outcomes.
- Led front-end planning and Select Phase activities, driving project configuration decisions that reduce delivery risk and enhance execution efficiency.
- Monitored project performance against baselines, proactively identifying risks, trends, and variances; implemented mitigation strategies to improve schedule and cost outcomes.
- Provided technical leadership and continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, and change control disciplines.
- Advised senior management on critical business, policy, and procedural decisions; contributed to strategic planning and implementation of project controls standards.
- Collaborated with delivery teams to integrate project controls into planning, procurement, execution, and closeout phases, enhancing overall project alignment.
- Supported procurement and contract strategy by aligning cost and schedule controls with contracting approaches and execution plans.
- Delivered high-quality reporting, forecasting, and analytics to enable executive oversight and strengthen program governance and assurance activities.
- Exercised decision-making authority over staffing, budgeting, and operational priorities within the project controls function, in alignment with organizational goals.
Assistant Director -Project Management(Dupty PCEO)
MTA /C&D (Infrastructure)
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Managing capital project delivery within a business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department.
- Managed project activities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while adhering to project documents and contractual requirements.
- Oversaw staff training programs and managed delivery of complex capital and operating projects, aligning performance with scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Led and mentored project management staff, consultants, and contractors to successfully execute projects from initiation through close-out.
- Directed day-to-day project activities, coordinating with C&D teams, operating agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and reduce disruption to operations and the public.
- Monitored project performance against established baselines; identified risks and issues, implemented mitigation strategies, and escalated critical items to senior leadership with actionable recommendations.
- Oversaw development and execution of project management plans, quality plans, and work plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and MTA policies.
- Collaborated with Development and Contracts teams throughout the project lifecycle, including scope definition, design criteria, procurement packaging, bid evaluation, and change order negotiation.
- Managed project controls, including scope, schedule, cost, and risk, driving continuous performance improvement and accountability.
- Ensured effective coordination with operating agencies to secure required approvals, resources, and operational support for project delivery.
- Prepared executive-level reports, presentations, and analyses to support decision-making and program oversight.
- Built and maintained a high-performing, inclusive team environment through staff development, coaching, performance management, and leadership.
Associate Project ManagerIII(Construction Manager)
MTA /C&D (Buses)
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed and supervised multi-disciplinary in-house and consultant construction management teams, ensuring project delivery within schedule and budget while maintaining project documentation for MTAC&D.
- Oversaw construction projects for New York City Transit’s Department of Buses, ensuring adherence to timelines and project specifications.
- Directed construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards to protect workforce and project integrity.
- Monitored daily construction activities, evaluating project progress, contract compliance, and safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and proactively address issues.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop project plans and schedules.
- Implemented quality control procedures to ensure project specifications were met.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in construction management and safety protocols.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Analyzed Engineering Drawings, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Tracking the submittal documents, and RFIs using an Asite program to ensure no delay in the process of review.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Coordinated with safety and quality management staff to ensure compliance with quality parameters and OSHA criteria.
Computer Specialist I (Electrical Engineer)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Diagnosed critical system issues, reviewed specifications, managed installations and upgrades, and conducted field inspections while coordinating with support and material vendors and training in-house operations staff.
- Managed system configurations for transportation software used by MTA operations.
- Provided technical support and knowledge transfer for maintenance, commissioning/testing, and troubleshooting of fire detection, gas detection, and fire suppression systems, improving system reliability.
- Supported troubleshooting efforts for communication devices across transit systems.
- Assisted in training staff on new computer applications and technologies.
Associate Project Manager I, Assistant Project Coordinator, Project Manager Intern
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
04.2007 - 04.2015
- Planned and designed layout work and construction support for fiber optic and network systems, including PS-LAN, CCTV, public address and electronic signage systems, and communication interfaces with control centers for capital program management projects.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
New York01-2009
Graduate Certificate - Telecommunication Network Management
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
New York01-2009
Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communication
Polytechnic University
Brooklyn06-2008
B.S. - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Arab Academy for Sciences and Technology
Egypt02-2001
Skills
- Construction Management
- BIM management
- Strategic planning
- ProjectWise
- Constructware
- Unifier/Asite
Affiliations
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Training
- EST3 Series Certification (Edwards Factory Certification for Applications and Programming of the EST3 fire alarm panel).
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Training Course in Construction Safety and Health
- DD120 Grounding and Protection Fundamentals for Telecommunications Systems
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Boot Camp
- Project Management Training
- TCP/IP Networking
- Carrier Ethernet-Associate Certification Training
- Fiber/OTDR Fund & Testing
- Network Fundamentals
- Computer System Network Fundamentals
- Fire Alarm Systems and Code Requirements
- Fiber Optic Cable Design, Modules 1- 6
Timeline
Director -Project Management/ Project CEO (PCEO)
MTA /C&D (Small Business Mentor Program)
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Director -Project Management(Dupty PCEO)
MTA /C&D (Infrastructure)
07.2022 - 03.2025
Associate Project ManagerIII(Construction Manager)
MTA /C&D (Buses)
03.2018 - 07.2022
Computer Specialist I (Electrical Engineer)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
04.2015 - 02.2018
Associate Project Manager I, Assistant Project Coordinator, Project Manager Intern
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
04.2007 - 04.2015
Master of Science Degree - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Graduate Certificate - Telecommunication Network Management
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communication
Polytechnic University
B.S. - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Arab Academy for Sciences and Technology