Chadi Raymond Alagha - Managing Director - Head of Studio

Managing Director - Head of Design Studio at PEC - Platinum Engineering Consultancy Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, AE
Languages
  • Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Environment Management System ISO 14001:2015
    Professional Management Consultants International (PMCI)
  • Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007
    Professional Management Consultants International (PMCI)
  • ISO 9001
    -
  • LEED Green Associate
    U.S. Green Building Council
  • Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015
    Professional Management Consultants International (PMCI)
  • Smart Cities
    ETH Zürich

Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director - Head of Design Studio
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      Oversee daily operations, the creation and implementation of business strategies and the development of key performance goals. Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives, Ensure the overall quality of deliverables. Oversee key hiring and talent development programs. Evaluate and decide upon key projects. Lead and manage the design studio. Oversee daily operations, the creation and implementation of business strategies and the development of key performance goals. Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives, Ensure the overall quality of deliverables. Oversee key hiring and talent development programs. Evaluate and decide upon key projects. Lead and manage the design studio.

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Philanthropy
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Projects
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

      Manage the performance of Projects Unit under Real Estate and Investment Department. Lead the design and construction of local and international projects. Oversee all aspects of projects, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and management internal and external resources. Provide directions on project selection and prioritization. Manage the performance of Projects Unit under Real Estate and Investment Department. Lead the design and construction of local and international projects. Oversee all aspects of projects, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and management internal and external resources. Provide directions on project selection and prioritization.

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Architecture & Master Planning, Dubai, UAE
      • Oct 2015 - Sep 2018

      Act as owner's representative and team leader, managing the development and delivery of the company's multi billion dirham new headquarters campus in Dubai (area 500,000 sqm), designed by the leading international firm Foster and Partners. Take full responsibility from inception to handover of one of the most innovative, sustainable and smart headquarters in the world. Act as owner's representative and team leader, managing the development and delivery of the company's multi billion dirham new headquarters campus in Dubai (area 500,000 sqm), designed by the leading international firm Foster and Partners. Take full responsibility from inception to handover of one of the most innovative, sustainable and smart headquarters in the world.

    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vise President - Strategic Investment Projects Department, Abu Dhabi, UAE
      • Sep 2010 - Sep 2015

      Act as owner representative on multi-million dirham projects, related to food security program, taking responsibility from inception to handover. Lead and support the in-house team, consultants, contractors, operators and other advisors on the procurement, design and construction of projects. Act as owner representative on multi-million dirham projects, related to food security program, taking responsibility from inception to handover. Lead and support the in-house team, consultants, contractors, operators and other advisors on the procurement, design and construction of projects.

    • Head of PMO - Architecture and Master Planning, Abu Dhabi, UAE
      • 2010 - 2014

      Lead and support projects teams on the procurement, design, implementation and management of projects under Architecture, Master Planning, Infrastructure and GIS department. Lead and support projects teams on the procurement, design, implementation and management of projects under Architecture, Master Planning, Infrastructure and GIS department.

    • Lebanon
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Architecture and Master Planning Department, Beirut (2001-2005), Abu Dhabi (2009-2010)
      • Jan 2001 - Aug 2010

      Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals. Lead the architectural department in the preparation and development of architectural designs and solutions, tender and construction documents. Support and monitor performance of construction supervision teams. Provide directions on business development and expansion. Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals. Lead the architectural department in the preparation and development of architectural designs and solutions, tender and construction documents. Support and monitor performance of construction supervision teams. Provide directions on business development and expansion.

    • United States
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Leader, Project Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE
      • Feb 2008 - May 2009

      Client representative managing design and construction of major universities, Schools and hotel projects in UAE. Client representative managing design and construction of major universities, Schools and hotel projects in UAE.

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Designer, Project Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE
      • Mar 2005 - Feb 2008

      Lead the design team in the preparation and development of design and tender documents, adhering to project budget and schedule. Supervise preparation of technical drawings. Prepare client presentations. Ensure conformity to QA/QC. Lead the design team in the preparation and development of design and tender documents, adhering to project budget and schedule. Supervise preparation of technical drawings. Prepare client presentations. Ensure conformity to QA/QC.

    • Architect, Beirut, Lebanon
      • Mar 1997 - Jan 2001

      Architect working on design development, coordination and production of working drawings for different developments in the Middle East. Architect working on design development, coordination and production of working drawings for different developments in the Middle East.

Education

  • Harvard University
    Contract Law
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure
  • University of Balamand
    Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture
    1992 - 1998
  • Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
    Diplome d'Etudes Superieures en Architecture - D.E.S Architecture
  • UNESCO
    Certificate, Living Heritage and Sustainable Development

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