Jacques Busbib
Senior Project Manager
Jerusalem
Summary
Diligent VP / EPC Projects with a proven track record in strategic leadership and organizational growth. Successfully managed large-scale projects, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency. Recognized for excellence in team leadership and financial oversight. As a senior executive leader, consistently drove strategic initiatives and delivered impactful results. Excels at fostering team collaboration and navigating complex organizational challenges. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and results-oriented approach.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR VP Projects
Storage Drop Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: start-up public company, developer of advanced technology for renewable energy storage
- Managed planning and execution of projects including design coordination with consultants, execution contract scope definition and management, bids preparation, subcontractors selection, project schedule and budget build-up and tracking, project reports to Board
- HyDrop Energy Storage System for electricity generation
- CoolDrop Energy Storage System for HVAC and cooling generation
- Projects involved all engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Control, Software)
- Full ownership from Scope definition, budget and schedule estimate/build-up up to commissioning and handover to Operation
- Start-up public company, developer of advanced technology for renewable energy storage
Senior EPC Project Manager
BrightSource Energy
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: U.S.-based company that develops, builds, owns and operates large-scale multi-million dollars solar thermal energy plants based on its proprietary technology (Israel, USA, Dubai, South Africa)
- Managed all the BrightSource deliverables related to the Ashalim Plot B Solar Power Plant (121 MW), including project permitting, contracts, supply chain, budget (253 MUS$ scope value), schedule, quality, safety, and all Solar Field EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) related activities
- Secured 25% below budget contracts by formulating contract strategy for executing the project (bid process and evaluation, negotiations, contracts and performing an aggressive bidding process among vendors / contractors)
- U.S.-based company that develops, builds, owns and operates large-scale multi-million dollars solar thermal energy plants based on its proprietary technology (Israel, USA, Dubai, South Africa)
VP Project Management
BrightSource Energy
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Executed all programming / project set-up management activities, including project set-up strategy, budgeting (2.2 BUS$ Scope value), schedule, overall organization and coordination with US teams, permitting, and top-level management of the Jerusalem based teams
- Interfaced closely with BECHTEL EPC Contractor on all execution phases of the project
- Supervised all interfaces with investors teams, audit and due diligence groups along while maintaining contract of BrightSource main contract supply (SESA or Solar Equipment Supply Agreement)
Senior Project Manager
BrightSource Energy
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Led the site selection process, interface with local authorities, planning, executing contractors bidding and selection, project team set-up and construction management up to handover
- Successfully completed the execution of a Solar Thermal Pilot Plant (6 MWth, 12 M$ Scope value) in a record time of nine months from groundbreaking to commissioning complete
Director, Business Development
M+W Zander Israel Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: wholly owned subsidiary of M+W Zander, a worldwide Design and Construction Firm specialized in Turnkey Projects
- Managed all Marketing and Business Development activities (Proposals, Presentations, Negotiations, Strategic Joint Ventures) on the local market and overseas
- Led and coordinate the proposal efforts for several mega-projects: US Corps of Engineer (Zeelim Project, SOOFA 3, SOOFA 4); Intel FAB18 Base-Build / Tool Install Projects
- Wholly owned subsidiary of M+W Zander, a worldwide Design and Construction Firm specialized in Turnkey Projects
Business Development & Engineering Manager
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: Equal Share Joint Venture between BARAN, Israel and M+W ZANDER, Germany
- Managed all company proposals and contract negotiations with clients
- Equal Share Joint Venture between BARAN, Israel and M+W ZANDER, Germany
Branch Manager
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Managed all Jerusalem based activities (Business Development, Project Management, Marketing, Design Supervision and Coordination Services)
- Main customers: INTEL FAB8, TNUVA Elon Tavor
Design Manager for the INTEL FAB18 Tool Install Project
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Management of a team of 60 people (all discipline engineers)
- Responsible for design management, quality and schedule of a project involving the design and Construction Management of 950 Tools Installation
- Project value 140 M$
Branch Manager
BARAN PROJECT CONSTRUCTION Ltd.
01.1991 - 12.1997
- Company Overview: Engineering Consulting Firm providing services in the areas of Project Design, Engineering, Management, Procurement and Construction
- Consulting Engineer for INTEL FAB8, Jerusalem in the fields of Ultrapure Water (UPW) Systems and Bulk Chemical Delivery Systems (BCDS)
- Engineering Consulting Firm providing services in the areas of Project Design, Engineering, Management, Procurement and Construction
Project Engineer, Piping Department Head in the Project Engineering Division
LUZ INTERNATIONAL Ltd.
01.1984 - 12.1991
- Company Overview: Israeli American Company, world leader in the design and construction of utility scale solar power plants in California, U.S.A
- Israeli American Company, world leader in the design and construction of utility scale solar power plants in California, U.S.A
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Education
Master of Science - Energy Engineering
National Institute of Applied Sciences
Lyon, France 07.1976 - 07.1981
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
SENIOR VP Projects
Storage Drop Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Senior EPC Project Manager
BrightSource Energy
01.2015 - 12.2020
VP Project Management
BrightSource Energy
01.2009 - 12.2014
Senior Project Manager
BrightSource Energy
01.2006 - 12.2008
Director, Business Development
M+W Zander Israel Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2006
Business Development & Engineering Manager
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2004
Branch Manager
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.2000 - 12.2003
Design Manager for the INTEL FAB18 Tool Install Project
MEISSNER-BARAN Ltd.
01.1997 - 12.2000
Branch Manager
BARAN PROJECT CONSTRUCTION Ltd.
01.1991 - 12.1997
Project Engineer, Piping Department Head in the Project Engineering Division
LUZ INTERNATIONAL Ltd.
01.1984 - 12.1991
Master of Science - Energy Engineering
National Institute of Applied Sciences
07.1976 - 07.1981
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