2015
Resume
Biography & Curriculum Vitae
PMP®-certified Project Director and Program Manager for complex infrastructure and mega projects.
Profile
Dr.-Ing. Abdullah Kallash
Dr.-Ing. Abdullah Kallash is a PMP®-certified Project Director and Program Manager with more than 20 years of international experience delivering complex infrastructure and mega projects across Europe and the Middle East. He has led multidisciplinary teams on landmark developments including Stuttgart 21 in Germany, NEOM, AlUla, and strategic infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia.
With a background in civil and geotechnical engineering and a Doctorate from RWTH Aachen University, he combines technical expertise with executive leadership in program delivery, stakeholder management, and large-scale infrastructure development. Fluent in German, English, and Arabic, he brings a global perspective and proven leadership to high-profile projects in highly regulated and challenging environments.
Career
Professional Career
Since May 2026
Principal Project Manager
Assystem Radicon - Nuclear Program
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Managing project activities for a regulated infrastructure and nuclear development program in Saudi Arabia, supporting project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
2025 - 2026
Principal Project Manager - NEOM
Assystem Radicon
Saudi Arabia
Managed infrastructure and geotechnical programs within the NEOM project, overseeing survey operations, stakeholder coordination, technical delivery, and program execution.
2022 - 2025
Senior Program Manager - AlUla Development Program
SEA JV / Assystem Radicon
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Managed geotechnical and infrastructure investigation programs supporting regional development projects in AlUla, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and technical supervision.
2019 - 2022
Deputy Project Director - Stuttgart 21
CDM Smith Consult GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany
Managed design review, technical coordination, and construction supervision activities for the Stuttgart 21 railway infrastructure project.
2017 - 2019
Senior Project Manager - High-Speed Rail
DB PSU GmbH (Deutsche Bahn)
Stuttgart, Germany
Managed infrastructure packages within Germany's high-speed railway program, supporting project coordination, technical compliance, and delivery schedules.
2013 - 2017
Technical Manager & Senior Geotechnical Engineer
ACTS
Doha, Qatar
Managed geotechnical engineering operations and technical teams for infrastructure and transportation projects across Qatar, delivering site investigation and engineering services in line with project requirements and standards.
2010 - 2013
Senior Project Engineer
Peschla und Rochmes GmbH
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Managed civil and geotechnical engineering projects for infrastructure and airport developments across Germany, including geotechnical investigations, runway assessments, excavation design, Jet Grouting works, tender preparation, cost estimation, and construction supervision in compliance with Eurocode standards.
2008 - 2010
Project Manager & Geotechnical Engineer
Engineering Office IB-Jung
Diessen am Ammersee, Germany
Managed geotechnical and civil engineering projects, including site investigations, geothermal drilling supervision, excavation and dewatering design, and Eurocode-compliant engineering solutions.
Education
Academic Background
2004 - 2009
Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.)
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
Magna cum laude
Chair of Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology
Integrated method for the mapping of the potential hazard of landslides using data mining tools
2001 - 2004
Dipl.-Ing. Geotechnical Engineering
TU-Bergakademie Freiberg
Freiberg, Germany
Gut (Good)
Faculty of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining
Load and deformation behaviour of reinforced concrete frames with special foundation conditions under seismic loading
2000 - 2001
German Language Studies
TU-Bergakademie Freiberg
Freiberg, Germany
1993 - 1999
B.Sc. Civil Engineering (Geotechnics)
University of Aleppo
Aleppo, Syria
Hard soil and soft rocks
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
2005
DAAD Award for extraordinary academic achievement and social involvement by international students
Memberships
Professional Memberships
Since 2022
Saudi Council of Engineers
Since 2008
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Since 2000
Syrian Forum of Engineers
Volunteer