Vice President Real Estate
Resume:
• A keen strategist, planner and implementer, with expertise in devising strategies aimed to enhance overall organizational growth.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing & handling engineering, administrative, financial, operational and project activities focusing on strategic growth of organization
• Highly successful in helping define company direction, achieving goals and optimizing business, with expertise in developing procedures, project standards and operational policies.
• Proven ability in consistently streamlining operations by utilizing & implementing processes that meet company standards and clients' needs, ensuring compliance with Government rules and regulations.
• Comfortable working with people of all levels and having an excellent commercial approach to solve problems and develop business processes; Also skilled in analyzing processes, identifying areas of improvement and improving / re-designing construction processes.
• Visionary and decisive leader, noted for sound, practical management style and excellent organization, communication, presentation & interpersonal skills; with proven ability to lead and motivate large cross- functional teams to maximize productivity
Career Scan
• Associated Building Consultants, MENA & Hawaii Projects Director 2010-Present
• DeBartolo Development, LLC, Houston, Texas, USA Construction President 2008-2010
• Morgan Group. Inc., Houston, Texas, USA Construction President/Partner 2000-2008
• Picerne Real Estate Group, Phoenix, Arizona, USA Construction Vice President 1995-2000
• Trammel Crow Residential & Hyatt Hotels Projects Director 1985-1995 1
CONTACT
ad8o8r@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
BSE
Arizona State University
-Current
/ Licensure Credentials
• BSE:
WORK EXPERIENCE
Projects Director
Associated Building Consultants, Inc
2010-Current (years: 11, months: 3)
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EDUCATION (CONT'D)
Civil/MEP/Law/Construction
Management - Arizona State
University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
(UAE & Qatar Attested)
• Licensed General Contractor -
Government and Private
DHS
-Current
• Top Security Clearance(s):
ISAF, TWIC, CAT, UAE/CNIA,
AMEW, USACE, USAF, DHS,
DOD
• Private Pilot Licensed, Scuba &
OSHA Certified
SKILLS
Construction Management
Change Orders
General Contracting
PRE-Construction
Multifamily
Multi-Family
Residential Construction
OSHA
Budgeting
Budgets
Cost Estimation
Estimating
Estimation
Contracts
Usace
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT'D)
Associated Building Consultants, "ABC" specializes in Construction Management and General Contracting and provides full-service construction consulting with focus on supporting master developments, and general
development/construction: USACE/USAF, Qatar, Afghanistan, Libya, Oman, UAE and Hawai'i
Key Responsibilities:
• Accountable for leading a large team up to 860 employees with the responsibility to ensure the seamless
functioning of all activities of the project(s), and encompassing the construction management.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the project team by developing, integrating and implementing
strategies that maximize the efficiency of the project so as to ensure delivery in accordance with Project Scope,
Schedules, and Budget.
• Organize periodical meetings with clients / consultants and proactively resolve client issues that may arise
during project execution, in order to maintain strong client/consultant service orientation combined with trusting relationship with clients/ consultants.
• Ensure strict compliance of company's QA policies at worksite and ensure periodical internal / external QC
audits, HSE audits; ensuring risk assessments are conducted and timely preventive measures are introduced.
• Liaise with commercial department to float tender enquiries, short listing of tenders after techno-commercial
meetings and final selection of sub-contractors / vendors.
• Ensure that the project objectives as envisaged by the relevant stakeholders and management committees are
achieved.
• Prepare communication plans and related project status reports to key stakeholders and governance bodies (as appropriate) to provide project updates on activities and deliverables, as well as risks and mitigation strategies.
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SKILLS (CONT'D)
Risk Assessments
Audit
Audits
Budget
Accounting
Forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Financial Management
Operations
Project Administration
Best Practices
Contract Negotiation
Government Contract
Liaison
Mitigation
Warranty
MEP
DOD
RFI
Succession Planning
Client Relations
HR
Governance
Real Estate
Clients
Construction Sales
Retail
QA
PMI
EIS
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT'D)
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• Liaise on all contractual matters related to the project and ensure the Company's view points are managed
with the Client / Consultant as appropriate and in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Manage project activities using industry standard project management tools (such as PMI) to ensure a
consistent/proven approach to project completion.
• Direct and review the preparation of Engineering deliverables, material submittals and monthly payment
certificates for submission to the client/ consultant during the project execution.
• Review cost variations prepared by the cost and planning Engineer in coordination with the Operations
Manager for discussion and approval by the Client/ Consultant.
• Organize on-board and orientation sessions to the site staff assigned to projects to clearly identify purpose and background for the project; defines and determines the role of project management in each project, including specific roles and responsibilities for each project member; evaluates the performance of site staff in coordination with their direct supervisors.
• Oversaw employee development & career planning by implementing various activities of job rotations,
promotions & succession planning in line with operational requirements
• Periodically reviewed raw material & other purchases and identified ways to improve economies without
sacrifice on approved quality levels to maximize profits General Manager / Construction President
DeBartolo Development, LLC
2008-2010 (years: 2)
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SKILLS (CONT'D)
Security
Office Accounting
Correspondence
Cash Flow
Finance
FHA
ADA
Client Management
Interviewing
Recruitment
Fulfillment
Scheduling
Procurement
Marketing
Retail Marketing
Mentor
Team Building
Forecasts
Mentoring
Shop Drawings
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed General Contractor
- Government and Private
Private Pilot Licensed, Scuba
& OSHA Certified
OSHA Certified
Licensed General Contractor
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT'D)
DeBartolo Development, LLC is one of the largest Mall and Retail developers in the USA.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading a team of 62 employees with the responsibility to develop and maintain strategic scheduling and operation parameters to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Organizing and executing of construction projects, offering quality pre- construction advice, planning and project administration services, and strategic scheduling.
• Programming projects, choosing and acquiring materials, assigning employees and appointing competent sub
contractors.
• Troubleshooting for technical problems, meeting deadlines and ensuring best possible standards in working.
• Achieve and exceed expected profit margins by strict adherence to project documents, developed budgets, cost
containment and negotiation, draw request analysis and minimization of change orders.
• Recruit and train all construction management personnel regarding estimating, budgeting, contract
negotiating, scheduling, client management, and warranty fulfillment.
• Manage and mentor all site personnel, office staff, as well as office accounting and support staff through direct
involvement and guidance.
• Developing and maintaining clear communications and positive associations with clients, subcontractors and Clients General Manager/Construction President/Partner
Morgan Group. Inc
2000-2008 (years: 8)
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LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT'D)
The Morgan Group, Inc. is a leader in high-end multi-family development, construction, and property
management. Morgan has developed over 50 projects consisting of 15,000+ units with a total cost exceeding $2.7
billion:
Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting to COO of the company and leading a team of 88 employees with the responsibility to ensure the construction projects are designed and executed with highest quality possible.
• Contributed to market visibility by establishing productive, long-term relationships with external
stakeholders, community leaders, and clients.
• Execution of complete projects with overall responsibilities of coordination with stakeholder requirements,
administration offices, government & non government agencies, sub contractors and suppliers.
• Initiate and approve all the projects related technical correspondence, plan and specification reviews.
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• Monitor the progress of the project and ensure that the contractors adhere to milestones, quality standards and required test records established in the construction agreement & QA/QC manual.
• Managing various departments to ensure smooth and efficient running of the company.
• Involved in the recruitment and mentoring of new staff, including training and leading a large team of employees, enforcing discipline and providing performance reviews and feedback.
• Introduce and maintain automated computer systems to monitor: Budget, commitments, forecasts, stock
control, accounting, HR, Project management (submittals, RFI, Shop drawings), and other project activities.
• Ensuring that best practices are followed in safety, legality and quality of service.
• Developing and supporting a cross functional culture of continuous improvement.
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• Assisting company accountants in the formulation of forecasts, budgets, P&L, audits, and tax benefits.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing
rules, making decisions about the purchase of materials or services, and preparing cash flow reports in coordination with the Finance department Projects Director (Vice President)
Picerne Real Estate Group
1995-2000 (years: 5)
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WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT'D)
Picerne Real Estate Group is one of the largest diversified real estate management and development firms in USA.
Picerne is a leader in providing high-quality housing (including Military) in markets throughout the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting to Construction President, and leading a team of 65 employees with the responsibility of efficient
execution of all activities of the project, encompassing the construction management
• Guided "in-house design / build" philosophy and general contracting activities in the company.
• Supervised and managed project staff and interfaced with government officials.
• Directly manage group of Project Managers and Administrative staff.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance; motivating and rewarding employees; client relations and contract closeout.
• Develop and maintain strategic scheduling and operations parameters to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Implemented scope of work and contract parameters to create measurable contract and project document
compliance.
• Created a professional atmosphere with formal expectations of adherence to contracts, budgets, schedules and superior craftsmanship. Projects Director
Hyatt Hotels & Trammel Crow Residential
1985-1995 (years: 10)
AWARDS
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AWARDS (CONT'D)
20 years after Project completion, The Hyatt at Gainey Ranch was awarded #1 International Resort Destination
Recognized for outstanding performance by achieving #3 Rank according to Multifamily Executives' Top 50
Championed 5-year negotiation effort for Picerne Real Estate Group that culminated in securing award for
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