Ghaleb Al Najjar

Led the technical services, project management and project advisory functions relating to the Hotel / Real Estate related refurbishment and development activities. Managed the process of new projects and identified the potential consultants and contractors required while ensuring that best corporate practices are followed in their selection criteria. Undertook real estate / hotel property asset reviews and monitored preventative maintenance activities to ensure better upkeep to the property assets and reviewed the project procurement activities undertaken by owned & managed hotels.

Overseen project developments from inception to completion through to opening. Defined the scope of works for architects and designers and managed their selection. Reviewed concept designs, presentations, design developments and final designs. Managed construction and tender documentation. Carried out tendering, tender reviews and provided tender evaluations. Managed the selection of contractors for construction. Managed supervision of construction projects progress. Monitored costs, schedules, quality and scope of projects. Prepared reports, certified payments and recruited resources. Reviewed claims.

Leading the construction team for construction of all works in accordance with contracts. Managing subcontractors/suppliers. Resource planning (manpower & materials). Monitoring procurement of materials. Monitoring progress in accordance with schedules and control of construction cost. Ensuring that the team and contractors are maintaining a good relationship with clients. Identifying and submitting claims for variations, delays and disruptions. Participating in bidding for various projects. Processing payment certificates to clients and verifying payments for subcontractors and suppliers.