Resident Project Director

Project Overview

The Bamako-Senou Airport Modernization Project was a US$183 million initiative to upgrade Mali’s primary international gateway. The project involved a comprehensive overhaul of both airside and landside facilities to meet international standards and accommodate increasing traffic.

Roles and Responsibilities

Overall Project Management: Led the project through initiation, review, and study phases.
Team Leadership: Oversaw a multi-disciplinary team of over 40 engineers and specialists.
Design Coordination: Managed the coordination of preliminary and final designs for all airport components.
Procurement Strategy: Drafted procurement and tender documents, including the prequalification of contractors.

Key Components and Achievements

Infrastructure Development

Airside: Runways, parking aprons, and drainage systems.
Landside: New passenger terminal building, terminal buildings, and car parks.
Utilities: Electrical supply systems, substations, water reticulation, and solid waste systems.
Navaids: Modernization of navigation aids and electrical systems.

Completed Milestones

Surveys & Reviews: Completed all site surveys, invitations, and reviews of existing facilities and plans.
Master Planning: Prepared an updated Airport Master Plan and Project Implementation Plan.
Procurement: Designed a comprehensive Procurement Strategy and Plan.
Stakeholder Engagement: Prepared and presented concept plans, preliminary drawings, and final drawings to stakeholders via workshops.
Tender Readiness: Prepared all necessary tender documents for the works.

Contact Information

Mr. Jean Pierre Dube
Former Vice President - International, AECOM
E-mail: jeanpierre_dube@yahoo.com