PMP® Certified · 13+ Years Experience

Rachad Koaik

Senior Project Manager delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning : desalination plants, solar farms, industrial facilities across Africa and the Middle East.

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134M
m³/year capacity managed
13+
Years of experience
165
Days - national record
6
Countries of operation
Casablanca, Morocco
National Record - 165 days
PMP®
Rachad Koaik, Senior Project Manager
Rachad Koaik
Senior Project Manager
Available
134 Mm³
Water capacity delivered
50 MWp
Solar plant built
1,400
Max site workforce
6+
Countries operated
EPC / EPCM Water Infrastructure Solar Energy Mining Morocco · Mali · International
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PMI Certification
PMP
PMI
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Rachad Koaik, PMP certified Senior Project Manager
This certifies that
Rachad Koaik
has successfully met the requirements and is designated as a
PMP®
Project Management Professional
Certified Since
2023
Experience
6 Years PMP
Credential
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About Me

Builder of Real-World Results

Since his young age, Rachad has been a challenger. Throughout school, social activities, and a decade-long career spanning West Africa, North Africa, and beyond, his focus has always been on making the best out of time.

From starting as a Project Engineer and rising through Area Construction Manager, Deputy PM, and Site Manager roles, he led the construction of the largest solar plant in West Africa before taking on complex desalination mega-projects delivering over 100 Mm³/year of potable water capacity.

He is known for being flexible, dynamic, exceeding expectations, and deeply loyal - whether managing 1,400 workers on site or aligning multi-national stakeholder teams.

Fast-Track Delivery EPC / EPCM Stakeholder Management HSE Leadership International Projects Water Infrastructure Renewable Energy
📍 Casablanca, Morocco
🌍 Mobility: International
🎂 Born: Sep 1989
🏷️ Nationality: Moroccan–Lebanese
📧 rachad.koaik@gmail.com
📞 (+212) 662 177 753
Career

Professional Experience

Casablanca, Morocco
Senior Project Manager (EPCM)
Apr 2022 - Present
JESA S.A · Casablanca, Morocco
  • Delivered +100 Mm³/year desalination capacity through full end-to-end EPCM execution - engineering design to commissioning and operational handover.
  • Set a national record: full production achieved in 165 days from construction start on the Emergency El Jadida Desal project (42 Mm³/year, ~780 pax on site).
  • Managing ongoing Wave 2 South SWRO Desalination (52 Mm³/year across Khouribga & Casablanca), SOP targets 2025–2026.
  • Led multi-disciplinary teams of 20+ engineers; coordinated procurement, stakeholders, client, and subcontractors.
  • Site manpower up to 1,400 workers simultaneously across concurrent projects.
SWRO Desalination EPCM Fast-Track 134 Mm³/year
Safi, Morocco
Construction Manager (EPC)
Dec 2020 - Mar 2022
John Cockerill · Safi, Morocco
  • Delivered 24 HF gas scrubbing units across 6 areas and 12 sub-areas, achieving up to 95% reduction in HF gas emissions.
  • Managed all disciplines: mechanical, electrical, civil, procurement, commissioning, and general coordination.
  • Key project numbers: +1,500T steel / +8,000m piping / +200,000m cables. Site manpower ~200 pax.
  • Significantly improved environmental compliance, enabling cleaner industrial production for OCP.
EPC Environmental Gas Scrubbing OCP
Kita, Mali
Site Construction Manager (AMO)
Feb 2018 - Aug 2020
Akuo Energy · Kita, Mali
  • Managed end-to-end construction of a 50 MWp solar power plant - largest in West Africa at the time - covering 107 ha with +180,000 PV panels.
  • Coordinated all civil, mechanical, and electrical works; managed scheduling, HSE, QC, security, and subcontractors (~400 pax on site).
  • Operated in an orange-zone security environment; managed Social & Environmental Compensation Programme.
  • Reported directly to Execution Manager and Development Manager in France.
50 MWp Solar Renewable Energy West Africa AMO
SYAMA Gold Mine, Mali
Deputy Project / Construction Manager
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
ATC Mali · SYAMA Gold Mine, Mali (Resolute Mining)
  • Supervised construction of CIL tank and flotation thickener extension in a brownfield mining environment.
  • Managed all works: mechanical, piping, reporting, QC, scheduling, and stock drawdowns for ~150 pax on site.
Mining Brownfield Gold Mine Resolute Mining
Diago, Mali
Deputy Construction Manager
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
ATC Mali · CIMAF Mali, Diago, Mali
  • Supervised erection of a 500,000 T/year cement factory (CIMAF / CEMTEC).
  • Key equipment: Ø3.8m × 11m Ball Mill, +2,000T steel structures, 13 filtration units, IBAU airslides, Aumund bucket elevators.
  • Controlled progress, engineering interfaces, scheduling, quality, and invoice validation.
Cement Plant Industrial Steel Structures CEMTEC
El Jadida, Morocco
Area Construction Manager
Aug 2014 - Mar 2016
Jacobs Engineering S.A · El Jadida, Morocco
  • Led on-site construction for phosphate & fertilizer handling systems and phosphate conveyor revamping.
  • Drove contractor performance, resolved technical issues, ensured QHSE compliance, supported PM deliverables.
Phosphate QHSE OCP
El Jadida, Morocco
Project Engineer - Construction
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
Intex Company · El Jadida, Morocco
  • Coordinated steel fabrication and site erection for phosphate & fertilizer conveyor systems.
  • Managed schedule, cost, progress tracking, HSE and quality compliance, drawing reviews, and monthly billing.
Project Engineering Steel Fabrication QA/QC
Expertise

Skills & Competencies

🏗️ Project Management
EPC / EPCM Execution95%
Schedule & Cost Control92%
Stakeholder Management90%
Risk Management88%
⚙️ Technical Disciplines
Construction Management95%
Mechanical / Piping88%
Civil & Structural82%
Commissioning & Startup85%
🌍 Languages
FrenchNative
ArabicNative
EnglishExcellent
🛠️ Soft Skills & Leadership
Strategic Planning Team Leadership Contractor Management Budgeting & Forecasting Negotiation Decision Making Public Speaking Cross-Cultural Teams Crisis Management Procurement QA/QC HSE Leadership
🏭 Industry Sectors
Water / Desalination Renewable Energy (Solar) Mining Cement & Industrial Phosphate & Fertilizer Environmental
💻 Tools & Frameworks
MS Project Primavera P6 PMI / PMBOK PMP® Certified AutoCAD (basics) MS Office Suite
Key Projects

Signature Deliveries

Casablanca, Morocco
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Wave 2 SWRO Desalination Program
📍 Casablanca & Khouribga, Morocco

Multi-site SWRO desalination program totaling 134 Mm³/year. Includes North (40 Mm³/y, delivered) and South (52 Mm³/y, ongoing). EPCM role covering engineering, procurement, and full construction lifecycle.

134 Mm³/year 1,400 pax Fast-track
SWRO EPCM UF / RO JESA
El Jadida, Morocco
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Emergency Desalination - El Jadida
📍 El Jadida, Morocco

Fast-tracked emergency desalination project (42 Mm³/year) setting a national record: full production in 165 days from construction start to commissioning. 780 workers on site, 20+ engineer team.

42 Mm³/year 165 days 🏆 National Record
Desalination Fast-Track 8 RO Units
Kita, Mali
☀️
AKUO Kita Solar Plant - 50 MWp
📍 Kita, Mali

Largest solar plant in West Africa at time of construction. 107 ha, 180,000+ PV panels, 21 PCS, 900 km cables, 30kV/225kV 60 MVA transformer. Orange-zone security environment.

50 MWp 107 ha 180k panels
Solar PV Renewable Akuo Energy
Safi, Morocco
🌿
HF Gas Scrubbing - OCP Safi
📍 Safi, Morocco

EPC delivery of 24 HF gas scrubbing units. Achieved 95% reduction in HF emissions. 1,500T steel, 8,000m piping, 200,000m cables. Significant improvement in environmental compliance for OCP.

95% HF reduction 24 units
EPC Environmental OCP
SYAMA Mine, Mali
⛏️
SYAMA Gold Mine Extension
📍 Syama, Mali

Brownfield construction of CIL tank and flotation thickener extension for Resolute Mining's SYAMA gold mine. International mining standards, full scope delivery under complex constraints.

Brownfield Mining Standards
Mining CIL Tanks Resolute Mining
Diago, Mali
🏭
CIMAF Cement Plant - 500,000 T/year
📍 Diago, Mali

Erection of 1.0 MTPA cement plant for CIMAF/CEMTEC. Key equipment: Ø3.8m × 11m Ball Mill (2,250 kW), 2,000T+ steel, 13 Scheuch filtration units, IBAU airslides, Aumund bucket elevators.

500,000 T/year 2,000T+ steel
Cement Industrial CEMTEC
Academic & Professional

Education & Certifications

🎓
Master's Degree - Project & Mechanical Engineering
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (ENIM)
2007 – 2012 · Rabat, Morocco
📐
Baccalaureate - Sciences Mathématiques A
Moroccan National Education
2006 – 2007
Certifications
🏅 PMP® - Project Management Professional (PMI, 2023)
🏗️ Construction Leadership (2015)
🧠 Effective Decision Making (2015)
🎤 Influence, Persuasion & Public Speaking (2015)
💹 Financial Markets (2017)
🤝 Negotiation Strategies & Tactics (2017)
Leadership & Community
🏛️ ENIM Engineering Association - Treasurer (2010–2011)
📋 FORUM ENIM - Treasurer (2010–2011)
🚀 SIFE-ENIM - Project Leader (2010–2012)
Let's Connect

Get in Touch

Open to senior project management opportunities, complex infrastructure programs, and international assignments. Prefer contact by email.

📧
Email
rachad.koaik@gmail.com
💼
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/rachadkoaik
📞
Phone
(+212) 662 177 753
📍
Location
Casablanca, Morocco

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