Sam Hassoun, P.E.

Sam Hassoun is a distinguished leader and a brand ambassador for Construction Partnering in the transportation industry. He is the founder and president of Global Leadership Alliance (GLA), a management and consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and project teams achieve superior results by aligning their strengths and resources with a shared mission.

Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic perspective on risk management and dispute prevention at all stages of project delivery. Having held key executive roles in renowned engineering and construction organizations across both the public and private sectors, his unwavering commitment to eradicating arbitration and litigation from the construction industry has earned him widespread recognition as a thought leader, trailblazer, and advocate for collaborative excellence.

Renowned for his ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, Sam fosters collaboration on complex, high-impact projects. His mastery as a facilitator and mediator has helped teams deliver safe, successful outcomes while harnessing their collective talent to drive innovation. Under his leadership, GLA has worked on hundreds of projects in many countries with various delivery methods, totaling over $70 Billion. 

Sam Hassoun is a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California and a Senior Fellow at the American Leadership Forum. He also holds a Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the University of California, Berkeley. 

A sought-after international moderator, keynote speaker, and consultant, he advises public agencies and private organizations on implementing Collaborative Partnering and Dispute Prevention Systems.

Sam’s work has been recognized with numerous national and international awards and featured in leading technical and industry publications. He was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers by Engineering News-Record (ENR) and was included in Who’s Who in America for his pioneering contributions to the construction industry.

Sam Hassoun also serves as a judge on the prestigious ENR Global Best Projects Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation in engineering and construction around the world.