David McKenna
Director of Sustainability & Compliance at AMAALA- Claim this Profile
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Irish Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Limited working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Sinhalese Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP)
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council -
Fellow of Engineers Ireland
Engineers Ireland -
Fellow of IEMA
IEMA -
GSAS Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development -
LEED AP Building Design + Construction
USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter
Experience
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AMAALA
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Saudi Arabia
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sustainability & Compliance
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Nov 2019 - Present
Responsible for directing the technical advisory function for Amaala, including aspects such as net zero carbon, green building, sustainable technologies; in support of masterplan review, design review, guest experiences, site contracting, business partner operations and procurement. Also responsible for compliance inspection & reporting on the implementation of Amaala's Sustainability Management System requirements across internal divisions, contractors, business partners and the supply chain (as needed).
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Hilson Moran
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United Kingdom
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Design
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100 - 200 Employee
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Principal Sustainability Consultant
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May 2016 - Nov 2019
Principal Sustainability Consultant role involves supporting Clients, Architects, Design Engineers and Project Managers to establish and achieve sustainability goals for projects. The role involved managing specialist simulations and studies, as well as preparing submittals, reports, drawings and calculations for the purposes of achieving LEED, GSAS, Estidama certification for projects in the Arabian Gulf region. It also involved managing the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) for projects.
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ASTAD Project Management
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Qatar
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Sustainability Engineer
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Aug 2012 - May 2016
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality
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United Arab Emirates
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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May 2010 - Aug 2012
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Nakheel
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United Arab Emirates
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Operations Manager
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Feb 2008 - May 2010
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Sr. Environmental Consultant & Sustainable Design Group Manager
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Jun 2006 - Feb 2008
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TOBIN
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Professional Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager, Environment
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Dec 2000 - Jun 2006
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Kepak Group
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Ireland
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Officer
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Nov 1999 - Dec 2000
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Education
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Manchester Business School
MBA -
University College Dublin
B.E. -
Trinity College, Dublin
Postgraduate Diploma -
St Finians
Leaving Certificate (High School)