Pieter Schipper C Eng
About Pieter Schipper C Eng
Pieter Schipper C Eng is a seasoned infrastructure professional currently serving as Team Leader for UNDP/MOT Transit Roads in Saudi Arabia. With over 18 years of international experience, he has held various leadership roles in major infrastructure projects across multiple countries, demonstrating expertise in planning, programming, and project management.
Current Role at Applus+
Pieter Schipper currently serves as Team Leader for UNDP/MOT Transit Roads at Applus+ since 2021. In this role, he oversees transit road projects, ensuring alignment with the United Nations Development Programme's objectives. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate successful project delivery in Saudi Arabia.
Previous Experience in Infrastructure Development
Pieter Schipper has extensive experience in infrastructure development, having held various leadership positions across multiple organizations. He worked as Program Manager PMO for Sudair City Development at Dar Al Riyadh Group from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he was the Director of Infrastructure & Smart City Development at Skolkovo Foundation in Moscow from 2011 to 2012. His role at Nakheel PJSC as Executive Director for Waterfront City Development from 2007 to 2009 further solidified his expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Education and Technical Expertise
Pieter Schipper has a solid educational background in engineering and infrastructure. He studied at Technical Highschool Alkmaar, achieving a High School Diploma. He also attended the University of Amsterdam and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. His studies at the Royal Military Academy and Bouwcentrum have contributed to his functional specialization in infrastructure consultancy. Schipper possesses in-depth technical knowledge in planning, programming, value-engineering, and constructability review.
International Project Management Experience
With over 18 years of international experience, Pieter Schipper has managed major infrastructure and community development projects across various countries, including The Netherlands, Germany, Iraq, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Africa, the Russian Federation, and Saudi Arabia. His roles have involved overseeing projects with total values exceeding US$30 billion, showcasing his capability in handling complex project environments and navigating political processes.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Pieter Schipper's career spans several decades, beginning as a Design Engineer for the Metro Project in Amsterdam from 1974 to 1976. He held various positions, including Unit Manager at Gemeente Haarlemmermeer and Vice President/Country Manager at Ministerie van Defensie. His tenure at Dar Al Riyadh Group included roles as Project Manager and Program Director. Schipper's diverse career reflects his adaptability and commitment to infrastructure development.