Mohamad Ali KHATOUN

Solicited to develop greenfield and brownfield hospitals and clinical facilities, a total of 761 beds and 472 clinics with BUA of 212, 000 m2 at a budget of AED 1.2 B in UAE, Oman and Jordan.

• Decreased construction costs by:
• Standardizing equipment and finishes in our projects, setting up purchase orders in a way to benefit from volumes, establishing design briefs to clearly define scope and responsibilities and to unify deliverables among all our Consultants.
• Establishing BIM specifications and buildings’ envelope/facades guidelines to minimize their energy.
• Applied internal controls to ensure the integrity of operational delivery through implementing appropriate policies, procedures and systems.
• Established KPIs to monitor projects’ performance against objectives and introduced new reporting structure.
• Engaged an Owner’s Commissioning Agent in our large projects to ensure proper facility commissioning to reduce the handover time to the Operating teams and optimize equipment performance during operations.
• Accumulated Lessons Learned from operating facilities and implemented the findings in the design of the new facilities.
• Ensured coaching, spreading team spirit and teamwork to increase employee effectiveness

ALLEN AND SHARIFF CORPORATION - A consulting firm providing Design, Build and Management services worldwide. Over AED12B in healthcare projects in the UAE, Turkey and Iraq.

Project Manager, 2015-Present
Solicited to lead Allen and Shariff’s team in our consultancy contract with the Governorate of Babel in Iraq and to cover business development assignments in UAE and Qatar. Key responsibilities included business development and providing for restructuring of the Reconstruction Committee of Babel and addressing their delayed and stalled projects.
• Prepared and submitted several bids for projects throughout the GCC and generated leads in Qatar.
• Initiated the set-up of the company’s new branch in Doha - Qatar.
• Implemented a new marketing strategy to reinforce ASC’s awareness in the market and develop new clients.
• Successfully produced new marketing collateral.
• Led the team for the appraisal of stalled projects and issued the appropriate recommendations to overcome obstacles in Babel, Iraq.
• Successfully completed the restructuring (including admin, IT, legal and PR) of the Reconstruction Committee of Babel (approx. 1, 200 engineers) and issuing the relevant Capacity Building Plan.
• Established the Quality Plan for the Reconstruction Committee of Babel along with a typical Project Execution Plan to be customized and deployed over their construction sites.


Project Manager, 2009-2015
Headhunted to lead 20+ senior engineers and staff to complete a AED 4.2 billion, 732 bed hospital with 151 outpatient clinics (BUA: 296, 000 m2). Key responsibilities included liaison with stakeholders and project management oversight of construction progress and the provision of hands-on executive leadership to the PM Team.

• Advised the Client on the phasing and packaging strategies for most efficient use of time and bids.
• Successfully managed and completed the design phase, tendering and contract finalization.
• Oversaw the construction activities to ensure project schedules, milestones, cash flows and budgets were kept in line with expectations and that the client’s design intent and interests were represented effectively.
• Successfully managed the resolution of construction bottlenecks and project critical issues and instigated KPIs for the Consultant’s and Contractor’s performance.
• Processed payment applications, negotiated variation orders and claims, and maintained the risk register.
• Built and reinforced relationships with the Client and among stakeholders.
• Became a major contributor in the establishment of Allen & Shariff’s operational procedures and Quality Plan.
• Professional expertise also extended to developing schematic designs for a 68-station Dialysis Center and Rehabilitation Hospital.

TAMEER HOLDING INVESTMENTS - A leading property developer in the Middle East. Project design and construction portfolio valued at US$13.5B covering UAE, KSA and Libya

Development Manager, Dubai, UAE 2008-2009

Strategically hired for specialist experience in mixed use developments (residential and shopping malls), international consulting expertise, high standard feasibility analysis and detailed contractual knowledge. Launched the commencement of the project and supported projects worth AED3.75B requiring completion for Cityscape Dubai in just 6 months.
• Analyzed and prepared detailed feasibility studies and RFPs, and subsequently engaged international consultants for the project.
• Delivered on-time and to-budget completion of concept and schematic design phases of the project.
• Undertook responsibilities for design follow-up including negotiating design mix with the Sales Director. Also had direct involvement in project marketing and the production of project brochures.

EQUINOX W.L.L. Holding company specializing in construction, retail, shipping, shopping mall development and management services.

Assistant Director - Business Development, Doha, Qatar 2004-2007

Specifically selected for construction experience combined with commercial and financial expertise. Tasked with the financial responsibility for a QAR 1.35B mixed use development with a shopping mall and executive suites, in addition to the procurement of construction materials/products from international sources, quality assurance and support for the marketing, in addition to facility management, targeted sales and high profile franchise acquisition:
• Successfully prepared architectural design briefs, feasibility studies, and acquired project financing. Professionally consulted with an international consulting firm to complete the Concept and Schematic designs for a mixed use project with BUA 366, 000m2.
• Undertook responsibility for the procurement of high quality finishing materials and the assessment, analysis, and acquisition of new international franchises, and leading the B2B/projects sales and marketing team.
• Led a team for our real estate projects’ facility management and set up its internal procedures.
• Successfully interviewed and recruited diverse technical, admin, sales and managerial resources.

ALI AHMAD GROUP HOLDING - Established in 1996, the Group owns, manages, develops and finances businesses in real estate, the diamond trade, and retail.
Project and Marketing Manager, Beirut, Lebanon 1998-2003
An exemplary record of construction success motivated this appointment to lead the substantial Verdun 732 commercial center (23 stories) and Doha Hills residences and Country Club projects. High-level executive leadership skills and operational management capability enabled on time completion.
• Successfully expressed client requirements with design consultants, negotiated contracts, managed finance matters, site progress and contractor work activities.
• Facilitated smooth project uptake and was instrumental in providing incisive analysis for feasibility studies and cash flow analysis for group development projects.
• Spearheaded the preparation and implementation of detailed marketing plans reflecting strategies on mixed use, residential, budget allocation and advertising agency appointment.

YOUSSEF KHATOUN ENGINEERING OFFICE - A design and construction company involved in the construction of new and rehabilitation of damaged buildings for both the private and public sectors.
Project Manager, Beirut, Lebanon 1992-1998
Appointed to project manage new construction programs, and rehabilitation and restoration projects. Effectively handled the challenge of multiple site responsibilities and large individual projects.
• Analytically managed the design, specification and preparation of BOQ's for commercial/residential centers.
• Supervised and project managed a 14 story residential project in addition to 4 villas. Provided inspiring leadership to staff whilst simultaneously consolidating professional civil engineering competencies.