Ahmed Farouk

About Ahmed Farouk

I am a Projects Manager at NASA Ames Research Center with +17 years of experience leading…

Experience

1. Projects Manager

   Nasa Ames Research Center

   Apr 2022 — Present · Moffett Federal Airfield, CA, US

   Managing a diverse portfolio of A&E infrastructure projects under AECOM’s contract with NASA, overseeing full lifecycle delivery, from planning and permitting through construction and closeout. Responsible for scope, schedule, cost, risk management, and stakeholder coordination on mission-critical facility upgrades. Led cross-functional teams delivering energy-efficient, code-compliant system upgrades while maintaining uninterrupted operations.Achieved up to 10% cost savings through rigorous budget controls and reduced total program costs by 12% through effective resource planning, subcontractor pricing reviews, and change order management. Negotiated subcontractor terms that lowered project costs by an additional 8%. Developed and executed risk mitigation plans that reduced disruptions by 15%. Accelerated project start-up by expediting permitting processes, reducing approval timelines by up to 3 weeks.Increased team efficiency by 20% by applying agile project management practices and improved stakeholder visibility through bi-weekly dashboard reporting. Delivered high-impact projects averaging $15M, including arc flash mitigation, SEL relay upgrades, chilled water system replacements, EV charging infrastructure, and metering modernization. Ensured full compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, NASA technical standards, and NHPA guidelines. Reduced design and construction errors by 18% through in-depth technical reviews and supported competitive bidding efforts, resulting in 9% savings in subcontractor costs.