TKC's dynamic is one of continuous transformation and business development. The company provides an exceptional and adaptable work environment based on family values. It helps its staff reach higher ground, embrace change, and participate in organizational advancement by fostering development and growth as well as empowering decision making. As a Deputy Projects Director, I have business insight into the construction management and real estate development fields while honing my skills in business analysis, feasibility, budget planning, and ROI. I have also improved my communication skills by assisting in the creation of win-win negotiation scenarios and have learned to find and create balance in the workplace by setting clear goals and priorities.• Acting as a liaison for joint ventures with clients, government authorities, and ministries through coordination and knowledge and experience sharing• Creating staff deployment plans in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, matching and allocating personnel to projects that suit their expertise• Developing and supervising project operations in accordance with established strategies, while managing multi-functional issues through resolution and quality control• Communicating to top management the technical needs of staff training and development while preparing and supervising orientation materials for new hires• Leading organizational transformation through change management by creating new policies and procedures, revamping systems, and revitalizing corporate culture through change agents and champions

In this capacity, I focused my efforts, knowledge, and skills on providing the organization with a one-of-a-kind added value. Based on a strong academic background and technical expertise in structural engineering, as well as extensive stakeholder management experience, I demonstrated leadership and accountability while avoiding unnecessary risk. This increased overall productivity while lowering costs, improving quality, and shortening delivery timeliness. I served as a client representative for luxury high-end real estate development projects in a variety of roles. I was also the project manager and deputy project manager for several master plan projects totaling more than 1.85M sqm, as well as a 48-story residential tower.• Coordinated daily activity and project flow across multiple departments to ensure on-time quality product delivery• Created successful project plans that included objectives, resources, and staffing to meet deadlines• Maintained open communication with relevant stakeholders by providing regular project status updates • Adhered to budget requirements through excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients• Managed construction activities by closely monitoring the contractor, consultant, and technical controller

My time at Khatib & Alami provided me with a true hands-on learning experience. I was able to quickly demonstrate my value within the organization by showcasing my technical abilities and personal skills. This came with a myriad of responsibilities and challenges, which necessitated the development of quick-response solutions to on-site problems. As part of effective client relationship management and stakeholder management, I implemented a clear effective communication strategy. This was critical in eliminating ambiguity, misunderstanding, and complexity, resulting in more streamlined collaborations and increased overall project productivity. As a result, I was chosen by the quality department to assist in obtaining the ISO 9001-2008 certification. I was the driving force behind the launch of new quality standards and documentation methods across the organization. Living the details of each project from various perspectives, as well as working with experts from various professional paths, such as site engineers, clients, contractors, and consultants, enriched my experience and set me apart from the crowd.• Supervised multiple projects from start to finish by prioritizing needs and delegating responsibilities• Liaised between Riyadh, Beirut, and Cairo offices to facilitate communication, ensure alignment, and keep relevant parties informed of project developments and client requirements• Conducted internal audits to keep operations in compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and ISO standards

Parallel to academia, I taught a variety of technical courses to both students and professionals. Recruited by several organizations, including the Lebanese Order of Engineers and LCD Training Center, I enhanced my communication, research, problem-solving, and practicality skills.• Trained seasoned engineers and students in engineering principles, concepts, technical design software, including AutoDesk and CSI, and advanced subject matter with professional hands-on training

Perceiving engineering students as future peers helped me in forming strong teacher-student bonds. Throughout, I provided continuous guidance to students on time and workload management. In the process, I became more focused and organized while simplifying complex ideas and customizing them to large groups of students. • Shifted between informal and formal teaching methods to create a multi-layered web of learning among 4th and 5th year civil engineering students by incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons• Provided students with career assistance by conducting mock interviews, recommending relevant job opportunities, and teaching networking skills and strategies• Facilitated program improvement by establishing protocols and outlining cross-functional relationships through open ongoing communication among faculty, students, and community stakeholders