FAISAL ALATTAS, Director of Property Management

FAISAL ALATTAS

Director of Property Management

Makshaf Services Co. Ltd.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Higher diploma, MBA
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Director of Property Management at Makshaf Services Co. Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2016

Responsibilities:
• Manage all local/international properties of the company to ensure property operational needs meet quality as well as performance standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of property grounds and buildings, including repairs, replacements and improvements based on budgets set by the board of directors.
• Responsible for document management for title deeds (including renewal) and official documents of all properties (local/ international), ensuring they are archived, preserved and routed as per authority matrix and organization’s policies.
• Conduct market research and review competitors to ensure that the properties owned or managed by the company are competitive in terms of marketing, rent and maintenance.
• Liaise with the regulatory and governing bodies to ensure that the property management department adheres to the set legal framework governing the real estate laws of Saudi Arabia.
• Coordinate with local and international evaluators to determine real assets pricing; monitorfluctuations and trends, and summarize analysis into reports to assist management in effective decision making.
• Develop urban plans for property/land, conduct feasibility analysis from commercial and technical aspects as well as provide functional support during various phases of construction/real estate projects.
• Manage all project responsibilities including interpreting contract/engineering plans, resource planning, site supervision, labor and work of any contractor to ensure construction accuracy and quality.
• Prepare and review worker contracts for engineering consultancy, contractors and legal works.
• Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department including monitoring building expenditures, tenant’s files and rent collection; ensure follow-up on property rule violations and rent delinquency.

Key Projects:
• His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Jan2016 - Present)
• Her Royal Highness Princess Dima bint Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Mar2016 - Mar2019)
• Makshaf Residential Compound (Dec2019 - MM 2022)

Consultant Engineer (Cooperating) at Saudi Camel Club
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2022 to September 2022

Responsibilities:
• Provided engineering consultancy for various civil projects including planning, designing and inspecting construction work of various civil projects; analyzed and suggested solutions to technical problems of buildings.
• Supervised the restoration and development work in buildings, processed power distributions according to each service, supervised air conditioning, elevators, interior decoration works, and external works for the safety of car entrances and exits, external parking, agricultural works, and building exterior design.
• Managed the planning, design, construction, schedule and budget-related issues to ensure the project’s success, utilizing the knowledge of the planning, design and construction process.
• Reduced labor costs, managed electrical and mechanical loads, and improved site safety.

Head of Technical Affairs at Durrat Arriyadh Real Estate Development Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2010 to December 2015

Responsibilities:
• Oversaw the design, construction and maintenance of the real estate projects to ensure that the real estate property development is in line with the business development and acquisition needs.
• Rendered technical expertise in all projects with a focus on construction metrics; verified and approved architectural plans/drawings, inspected sites, and monitored labor/contractors to ensure compliance with baseline project plans.
• Oversaw the preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Interacted with clients, understood their requirements/specifications for amenities (electricity, telephone, and waterand sewerage system), and communicated the same to contractors for project completion as per client requirements.
• Coordinated the efforts of all parties involved in the project including architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers. Ensured proper requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.
• Provided leadership while liaising with the project’s supervisory personnel, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Ensured all requirements for obtaining approvals/certificates/permits are in place and follow the standards &procedures prescribed by various government, legal and regulatory bodies.
• Maintained strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.

Architect - Engineer at Sulaiman A. Al Rajhi Real Estate Investments Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2009 to August 2010

Responsibilities:
• Oversaw and managed various high-profile civil projects right from the development of architectural designs through to the construction, ensuring compliance with the governing laws and local building codes.
• Designed architectural plans and prototypes, analyzed and made changesto the plans and structures, and ensured that the prototypes and structures are operating safely.
• Created drawings, sketches, and models to communicate design ideas to clients and other stakeholders.
• Collaborated with other engineers and architects to develop designs that meet building codes and standards.
• Managed feasibility analysis of land (construction) to advise clients on the commercial, technical and financial viability of projects; obtained necessary permits/licenses/certificates by various legal/ regulatory bodies in a timely manner.
• Worked with internal departments and external parties on building and design projects, ensuring the structural and functional integrity of building structures and systems.

Engineer - Civil License Division at Riyadh Municipality - Southern Branch “Alaziziah”
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2006 to August 2009

Responsibilities:
• Maintained and tracked permits issued for all new construction, alterations, additions, repairs, and demolitions; inspected all building projects to ensure adherence to policies of Riyadh Municipality Authority.
• Reviewed and analyzed project proposal documents, concept designs, architectural specifications and related execution drawings for compliance with Municipality's guidelines.
• Recommended approvals/permits after assessing the scope of the project for procedural compliance; directed modification for variations and advised the general public in matters related to building requirements.

Planning & Architecture Drawings Engineer (Part-time) at Al Tanmiah for Planning Consulting
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2006 to January 2007

Responsibilities:
• Surveyed and mapped sites - analyzed environmental factors such as nature, climatic conditions and topography that may impact the development of the site and advised on treatment methods to maximize land use.
• Contributed in shaping proposals within the urban, structural, supply, health and telecommunication domain and presented the same to potential investors for their review and approval.
• Maintained updated knowledge of economic/legal issues related to zoning codes, building codes and environmental regulations.
• Rendered data-driven advice regarding feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, and possible alternatives.

Education

Higher diploma, MBA
  • at Cairo University
  • January 2015
Bachelor's degree, Planning & Urban Design
  • at King Saud University
  • January 2006

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Project Collaboration
Team Management
Graphic Design
Client Relationship Management
Team Building & Leadership
Field & Site Supervision
Contract Negotiations
Contractor Management
Regulatory/Legal Compliance
Real-Estate Management
Technical Affairs
Architectural Designing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineer, RUH, KSA
  • Member
  • January 2022

Training and Certifications

Public Relations (Training)
Training Institute:
Latrade, Amman, Jordan
Projects Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Latrade, Amman, Jordan
Project Management Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Meirc Training & Consulting, RUH, KSA
Professional Engineering Degree” Associate Engineer” (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi Council of Engineer, RUH, KSA
Assessment & Valuation of Real Estate Assets (Training)
Training Institute:
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, RUH, KSA
Contract Management – FIDIC (Training)
Training Institute:
Human Resource Professional Training Centre, RUH, KSA
Certification Consultant Engineering Degree ‘Consultant Engineer’, Saudi Council of Engineers, RUH, (Certificate)