jean geagea, Development Manager

jean geagea

Development Manager

Solana Living

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
19 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months

Development Manager at Solana Living
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2023

• Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded cross-functional teams to initiate, plan, and execute key development projects in line with corporate goals.
• Project Management Excellence: Oversaw entire project lifecycles from inception to deployment, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines, budget constraints, and quality benchmarks while proactively managing potential risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engineered and maintained robust communication channels with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project vision and deliverables.
• Team Development: Provided mentorship and leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration that spurred innovation and increased team performance.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Administered project finances, ensuring judicious resource allocation and cost optimization without sacrificing project outcomes.
• Process Optimization: Championed continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing analytics to refine processes and boost project effectiveness.

Construction Project Engineer at Al Mabani General Contractor
  • Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
  • January 2022 to December 2022

Construction Project Engineer


• Expert in Planning and Design: Spearheaded collaborative efforts with architects and engineers to meticulously plan and design excavation activities, adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards.
• Proficient in Site Management: Managed day-to-day excavation site operations, efficiently coordinating equipment, materials, and workforce.
• Budget and Schedule Oversight: Vigilantly monitored and controlled project finances, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timely achievement of milestones.
• Champion of Quality Control: Implemented robust quality control protocols to guarantee excavation activities conformed to high industry standards and compliance.
• Safety Compliance Leader: Enforced rigorous safety measures, fostering a hazard-free work environment and safeguarding all personnel.
• Dynamic Problem Solver: Proactively identified and resolved excavation challenges, applying innovative solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Effective Communicator and Coordinator: Served as the pivotal point of contact among contractors, suppliers, and project managers, ensuring seamless operations and information flow.

Construction Zones Manager at Unimac
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2021 to December 2021

• Expertly directed site planning and execution, aligning construction activities within racetrack zones to the overarching project timeline.
• Managed and supervised zone-specific construction teams, ensuring timely task completion and adherence to safety standards.
• Enforced safety protocols and compliance, maintaining a secure work environment across construction zones.
• Efficiently allocated resources, including materials, equipment, and labor, to meet construction demands within designated zones.
• Upheld stringent quality control measures, ensuring racetrack construction met Formula 1's high-quality benchmarks and safety.
• Fostered effective communication and collaboration with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to synchronize multi-zone activities.
• Demonstrated adept problem-solving skills, swiftly addressing and mitigating construction challenges to preserve project momentum and deadlines.

Construction Project Manager at Riviera Royal Hotel
  • Guinea - Conakry
  • December 2017 to December 2020

• Expert Project Planning: Skillfully developing comprehensive project plans, establishing precise timelines, and crafting phase-specific schedules in line with luxury hotel standards.
• Strategic Budget Oversight: Vigilantly managing the project budget, controlling costs, and maintaining expenditures within financial constraints.
• Effective Coordination: Facilitating seamless communication and collaboration with architects, engineers, and construction teams to drive project coherence.
• Rigorous Quality Assurance: Enforcing stringent quality control measures and conducting meticulous inspections to uphold the luxury hotel's excellence.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Identifying and addressing potential project risks to ensure uninterrupted construction flow and timely completion.
• Compliance Mastery: Ensuring strict adherence to all relevant building codes, regulations, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
• Client Relations Specialist: Serving as the primary liaison for hotel stakeholders, delivering regular progress updates and resolving any emerging issues.
• Diligent Timeline Supervision: Closely monitoring construction progress to guarantee that key milestones are achieved and the hotel's grand opening is on schedule.

Construction Project Manager at Khairallah Engineering Works
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2015 to November 2017

• Expert Project Planning: Devised strategic construction plans, ensuring efficient phase progression, optimal scheduling, and effective resource distribution.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Vigilantly managed project budgets, maintaining alignment with financial constraints and implementing cost-control measures.
• Leadership Excellence: Directed construction teams, enforced safety protocols, and guaranteed superior workmanship through effective supervision.
• Strategic Materials Acquisition: Skillfully negotiated with suppliers for material procurement, ensuring on-time delivery to prevent project delays.
• Compliance Mastery: Maintained strict adherence to building codes, zoning laws, and permit requirements, upholding industry standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implemented stringent quality control procedures, performed regular inspections, and rectified deviations to preserve construction integrity.
• Client Relations: Fostered strong communication with clients, delivering regular updates and ensuring satisfaction with the project's progress.
• Proactive Risk Management: Anticipated and mitigated construction risks, minimizing potential project setbacks.
• Deadline Adherence: Monitored and enforced project timelines, ensuring the timely completion of residential buildings.

Construction Project Manager at Sinar
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2014 to June 2015

• Project Coordination: Expertly managed the intricate construction of a mixed-use tower, ensuring cohesive integration of residential, commercial, office, parking, and recreational spaces.
• Planning and Design Management: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including architects and engineers, to optimize the tower's design for functionality, safety, and aesthetics.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Diligently administered financial resources, maintaining strict adherence to budget constraints across various building sections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Vigilantly ensured adherence to all relevant building codes, regulations, and permits, catering to the tower's multifaceted purposes.
• Construction Logistics: Efficiently orchestrated the procurement and allocation of materials, equipment, and labor to meet the diverse needs of the project.
• Quality Assurance: Implemented robust quality control protocols to guarantee consistent construction and finishing standards throughout the tower.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Acted as the primary liaison, effectively communicating progress, resolving issues, and aligning stakeholder expectations with project outcomes.
• Risk Management: Proactively identified and addressed potential risks, ensuring seamless project execution despite the complexities of a mixed-use development.
• Timeline Management: Coordinated construction schedules across various sections, ensuring the project's completion was on time and to specification

Construction Project Manager at Division9
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2012 to June 2014

• Comprehensive Project Planning: Expertly developed interior fit-out plans, integrating design specifications, timelines, and strategic resource management.
• Design Team Collaboration: Fostered strong partnerships with architects and designers to deliver fit-outs that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal.
• Procurement Expertise: Skillfully negotiated with suppliers for high-quality materials and furnishings, ensuring cost-effective and timely site deliveries.
• Budget Management: Vigilantly monitored fit-out expenses, maintaining strict cost control to adhere to financial constraints.
• Contractor Oversight: Handpicked and directed subcontractors, ensuring exceptional workmanship and adherence to project deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Implemented rigorous quality control protocols to guarantee fit-out work surpassed industry standards and complied with building codes.
• Client Relations: Acted as the primary liaison for clients, providing consistent updates, addressing concerns, and securing client satisfaction.
• Schedule Coordination: Crafted and maintained precise schedules to ensure fit-out projects were completed within agreed-upon timeframes.
• Problem-Solving Acumen: Proactively identified and resolved fit-out issues, maintaining project momentum and swiftly addressing challenges.

Project Architect at NArchitect
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2011 to December 2011

• Design Excellence: Spearheaded client and stakeholder collaboration to distill needs into innovative design solutions for a state-of-the-art convention center.
• Strategic Space Optimization: Masterminded spatial arrangements for versatile event venues, optimizing functionality within the convention center.
• Compliance Mastery: Applied architectural acumen to navigate and adhere to complex building codes and legal requisites for public venue safety and accessibility.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Orchestrated seamless integration of cross-functional consultant expertise into a unified design vision.
• Material and Tech Innovation: Curated cutting-edge materials and technologies to enhance the convention center's durability, aesthetic, and environmental sustainability.
• Detail-Oriented Documentation: Generated comprehensive construction documents, ensuring precise execution of design plans by contractors.
• Construction Supervision: Provided vigilant on-site leadership to preserve design integrity, swiftly addressing challenges and refining details during construction.
• Effective Client Relations: Served as the pivotal communication conduit, aligning client objectives with team execution to bring the vision to fruition.
• Commitment to Quality: Vigilantly upheld architectural excellence, ensuring the convention center met rigorous standards of quality and workmanship.

Construction Project Manager at Fakhry General Contractor
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2010 to December 2010

• Design Collaboration: Partnered with architects and designers to ensure the restaurant's layout and aesthetics met concept expectations and complied with local regulations.
• Financial Stewardship: Diligently managed budgets for all construction phases, equipment procurement, and interior design, maintaining strict adherence to financial constraints.
• Vendor Negotiations: Expertly sourced materials and managed vendor relationships, securing favorable terms and guaranteeing on-time delivery of construction and furnishing essentials.
• Construction Supervision: Directed on-site construction, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality assurance, and strict safety protocols.
• Schedule Adherence: Developed and monitored project timelines, ensuring key milestones were met in preparation for the restaurant's grand opening.
• Compliance Management: Obtained all necessary permits and licenses, rigorously ensuring the project met all health, safety, and building code requirements.
• Installation Oversight: Managed the installation of kitchen systems and furnishings, achieving optimal functionality and design coherence.
• Team Leadership: Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between contractors, designers, and training personnel.
• Launch Planning: Orchestrated the restaurant's opening, including staff readiness, menu setup, and marketing initiatives, ensuring a seamless debut.

Construction Project Architect at Marwan Mansour Architect
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2009 to December 2009

• Project Planning: Expertly crafting detailed plans encompassing scope, timeline, budget, and resources for commercial construction initiatives.
• Client Liaison: Acting as the pivotal contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring consistent updates, issue resolution, and alignment with client visions.
• Budget and Cost Management: Diligently overseeing financial aspects, maintaining budget integrity, and optimizing cost adjustments.
• Design and Construction Synergy: Forging strong collaborations with architects, engineers, and builders to actualize design fidelity and functional excellence.
• Permitting and Compliance: Securing requisite permits and rigorously adhering to building codes, zoning laws, and legal mandates.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying and neutralizing potential threats to maintain project continuity and minimize disruptions.
• Quality Control: Enforcing stringent quality standards, performing inspections, and guaranteeing compliance with industry norms.
• Scheduling and Timeline Management: Crafting and steering comprehensive schedules to hit milestones and adhere to projected timelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitating seamless communication and teamwork among investors, contractors, suppliers, and tenants.
• Handover and Closeout: Guiding projects to fruition, executing thorough inspections, and ensuring a smooth transition to clients or tenants.

Site Restoration Architect at Alfred & Jacques Matta
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2008 to December 2008

• Site Assessment: Expertly evaluating historical structures for restoration, focusing on structural integrity and material conditions.
• Historical Research: Delving into the past to uncover original designs and significance, ensuring authentic restoration.
• Restoration Planning: Crafting meticulous plans that honor historical authenticity while modernizing for safety and code compliance.
• Documentation and Analysis: Precisely recording conditions with drawings and reports to inform accurate restoration.
• Material and Technology Selection: Choosing materials and methods that respect the original structure and enhance longevity.
• Collaboration with Specialists: Led interdisciplinary teams to integrate structural, historical, and conservation perspectives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating preservation laws and standards to maintain project integrity and legal adherence.
• Construction Oversight: Directing on-site work to ensure fidelity to restoration plans and architectural excellence.
• Quality Assurance: Enforcing high standards to guarantee restoration work respects historical accuracy and quality.
• Monitoring and Maintenance Planning: Developing proactive strategies to safeguard the site's future and preserve its legacy.

Production Architect at Think&Do
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2007 to December 2007

• Innovative Product Design: Spearheaded collaboration with design teams to create cutting-edge aluminum products, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
• Strategic Material Selection: Expertly selected optimal aluminum alloys, ensuring compliance with performance standards and industry regulations.
• Production Process Efficiency: Streamlined production planning, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in aluminum product manufacturing.
• Quality Assurance Leadership: Implemented rigorous quality control protocols to guarantee aluminum products met stringent standards.
• Continuous Process Enhancement: Conducted in-depth analysis of production processes to eliminate inefficiencies and maximize resource utilization.
• Technological Advancement Integration: Assessed and adopted advanced technologies to elevate aluminum production capabilities.
• Cross-functional team Coordination: Fostered strong collaboration with engineers, managers, and suppliers to ensure smooth production operations.
• Compliance Mastery: Vigilantly maintained adherence to safety, industry, and environmental standards in aluminum production.
• Cost Optimization Expertise: Scrutinized and managed production expenses, identifying cost-saving measures while upholding product excellence.

Model Maker at Lebanese Group Architect
  • Lebanon - Jounieh
  • August 2006 to January 2007

• Expertly crafted physical scale models of resorts, showcasing intricate details of architecture, landscaping, and amenities using diverse materials and 3D printing technology.
• Developed sophisticated digital 3D models for virtual visualization, aiding stakeholders in experiencing the design before construction.
• Produced compelling presentation materials, including renderings, animations, and virtual tours, to support marketing and sales initiatives.
• Collaborated with cross-functional design teams, ensuring models met the precise specifications of architects and landscape designers.
• Engaged with clients to capture their vision, presenting models that highlighted the resort's unique selling points and potential.
• Maintained a high standard of accuracy and detail, delivering models that truly reflected the resort's ambiance and features.
• Responsive to feedback, adept at updating and revising models to align with evolving design concepts during development.
• Managed strict timelines, ensuring timely delivery of models in sync with the resort's construction and development milestones.

Assistant Architect at Abniah SARL
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2005 to July 2006

• Design Development Assistance: Supported the creation of residential design concepts, floor plans, elevations, and material selections.
• Technical Drawing Expertise: Produced and refined architectural drawings with AutoCAD and Revit, maintaining precision and design integrity.
• Senior Architect Collaboration: Partnered with senior architects to realize design visions, critique plans, and engage in solution-oriented design discussions.
• Client Engagement: Communicated effectively with clients to capture their vision and integrate feedback into design revisions.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensured design proposals adhered to building codes, zoning laws, and legal standards.
• Materials and Construction Research: Investigated innovative materials, finishes, and construction methods for residential architecture.
• Site Supervision: Monitored construction sites to confirm alignment with design expectations.
• Project Documentation: Prepared comprehensive project documentation, including construction details, specifications, and reports.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Worked in concert with engineers, contractors, and consultants to incorporate diverse expertise into design projects.
• Creative Problem Solving: Addressed design obstacles with creative and functional solutions.

Civil Site Supervisor at Elie Selwan &Co
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2004 to October 2004

• Expert Site Management: Spearheading daily operations, supervising personnel, subcontractors, and equipment to guarantee adherence to construction plans and timelines.
• Rigorous Quality Assurance: Diligently monitoring workmanship to align with project specifications, performing inspections, and promptly addressing construction discrepancies.
• Robust Safety Compliance: Vigorously enforcing safety protocols and upholding health and safety regulations to ensure a hazard-free workplace.
• Effective Coordination and Communication: Facilitating seamless interaction between contractors, engineers, architects, and stakeholders for optimal project synergy.
• Strict Schedule Adherence: Monitoring project progress to ensure milestones are met promptly.
• Efficient Material and Resource Management: Overseeing the logistical aspects of material and equipment to optimize resource utilization.
• Dynamic Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying and resolving site issues to prevent delays and maintain project momentum.
• Thorough Documentation and Reporting: Keeping meticulous records of site activities, progress, and incidents, while consistently updating project leadership.
• Fiscal Budget Monitoring: Aiding in the oversight of project finances to ensure expenditures remain within budget constraints.
• Adaptive and Flexible: Demonstrating versatility in response to evolving project demands, weather disruptions, and unforeseen challenges.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Notre Dame University – Louaize
  • June 2016
Master's degree, Interior Architecture
  • at Universite Saint Esprit
  • June 2010

Specialties & Skills

Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Schedule Control
Scope Management
Project Management
leadership
architecture
Project Management
MS Office
MS Project
Autocad
3Ds Max
Construction
Negotiation
Management
Project Coordination
Google Sketchup
Team Work
Team Management
Customer Service

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Personal Website
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Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Organisation of engineer & Architect
  • Architect
  • June 2016
Saudi Council Engineer
  • Member
  • November 2022

Training and Certifications

Adobe Photoshop (Training)
Training Institute:
ETC
Date Attended:
September 2006
Adobe Illustrator (Training)
Training Institute:
ETC
Date Attended:
September 2006
Autocad (Training)
Training Institute:
ETC
Date Attended:
September 2006
3 DS Max (Training)
Training Institute:
ETC
Date Attended:
September 2006