Gilles Khachan

Project Director at China Railway Construction Co., Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Doha Metropolitan Area, QA
Languages
  • French -
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Walid Haddad - MEng PGDip Surv

Although I did not work directly with Jihad, yet I have witnessed him deal with different types of situations. Wisdom and leadership are 2 of the most remarkable and obvious characteristics one can't but notice in Jihad's personality, which can only insinuate respect and admiration. It gives me great pleasure to be a testimony of same.

Ramesan Nambiar

I was previlaged to report directy to Mr.Jihad Khachan as a Project Manager during the construction of Science & Technology Park for Qatar Foundation in the State of Qatar. He is a Manager with whom every employee would like to work with. He is a wonderful human being along with being a great leader who leads his team from the front and supports them to the core. A man of principles and integrity, he always guides his team but also allows them to tread alone and would be always there to correct the path if required.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Director
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Project Name: Yacht Club the Pearl Qatar Project Name: Yacht Club the Pearl Qatar

    • Qatar
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager
      • Dec 2018 - May 2021

      Project Name: Waldorf Astoria Hotel - West Bay Doha Qatar Project Name: Waldorf Astoria Hotel - West Bay Doha Qatar

    • Qatar
    • Construction
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

      Project Name: Q-Rail Major Stations (Musheireb & Education City) Project Description: A USD 64 million fit out project for the Qatar Rail Major Stations Project composed of 2 Stations one in Musheireb and another in Education city. Musheireb Station composed of 6 levels accommodating all lines (Red, Green & Gold) Grade level, Mezzanine, Concourse, Switchback, Red/Green and Gold level• Administering all contracts with client, subcontractors, vendors and consultants, achieving on-time delivery• Coordinating and monitoring engineering processes, ensuring compliance with project schedule• Monitoring field construction activities, making sure they align with the schedule, costs and terms of the contract• Authorizing purchase of material, labor and equipment, adhering to project contract• Initiating, negotiating and settling change orders and time extensions when necessary, liaising with relevant departments for implementation• Overseeing and monitoring all safety programs and related activities, completing milestones safely and on-schedule

    • Construction Director
      • Sep 2014 - Nov 2017

      Managing all stations and shafts Managing all stations and shafts

    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Deputy Project Manager (Sub-Contractors / Logistics ) Manager
      • Feb 2009 - Aug 2014

      Amongst the top US based Main Contractors with an international presence around the world specializing into heavy Civil projects like Airports, Sea Ports, Hospitals, Industrial Complexes, Cement Plants. A US$ 2.4 billion Hospital project for the Qatar Petroleum. Being constructed to house the research and medical operations facilities related to the Qatar Foundations Weil Cornell University. The project involves the Design and Build, detail engineering, Procurement and Construction including the fit out works and Medical equipments of 383 beds Hospital, Out-Patient Clinic (OPC), Central Services Building (CSB), Multi Storey Car Park (MSCP), Underground car Park (UGCP), Water Tank, and external works. The Project duration is 36 months pegged with intermediate milestones and Liquidated damages.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for management of the Sub-Contractors and Logistics Departments including.Administer all contracts with the subcontractors, vendors and consultants.Co-ordinate and monitor the engineering process and ensure compliance with the projects schedule.Monitor construction activities with regard to schedules, costs and conformance with the contracts. Authorize purchase of material, labor and equipment in accordance with project contract.Initiate, negotiate and settle change orders and time extensions as appropriate. Insure appropriate departments are aware of change orders as they occur.Managing of Sub-Contractors and vendors in the delivery of complex project requirements to cost, schedule and quality.Coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated storage and movement of goods between the various suppliers, storage areas and sites. Analyze logistical problems and produce new solutions.Schedule and Manage all plant, equipments and workshop activitiesManaging Security team, access of manpower, materials and equipmentsManage Staff and labors attendance. Control and Assess manpower performance.

    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2006 - Feb 2009

      .A US$ 400 million project for the Qatar Petroleum. Being constructed to house the research facilities of Fortune 500 companies like Exxon, EADS, TOTAL, Microsoft, Dell etc. The project involves the detail engineering, Procurement and Construction of 46000 m2 of office space including fit out works. The Project duration is 21 months pegged with intermediate milestones and Liquidated damages.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for overall management of the Project including.Administer all contracts with the clients, subcontractors, vendor and consultants.Co- ordinate and monitor the engineering process and ensure compliance with the projects schedule.Monitor field construction activities with regard to schedules, costs and conformance with the contracts. Authorize purchase of material, labour and equipment in accordance with project contract.Initiate, negotiate and settle change orders and time extensions as appropriate. Insure appropriate departments are aware of change orders as they occur.Oversee and monitor all safety programs and related activities with regards to the; United Contractors & Engineers LebanonA well recognized group in Business development and project management specialized into Hotels, resorts and housing projects.

    • Operations Manager
      • Feb 2002 - Dec 2005

      Successfully executed projects worth USD 85 million of various types ranging from Resorts (Bhamdoun Resorts & Clubs), Hotels (Rodin Hotel), Hypermarkets, Recreational Parks etc.Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for overall management of the Company in Lebanon including: Administer all contacts with the clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants. Negotiate, in consort with legal department personnel, contract changes with clients and subcontractors. Document and closely monitor schedule overturns, delays, scope changes and changed conditions. Take proper action to resolve and avoid problems. Plan and direct the mobilization and demobilization of the project including staff requirements, field office, equipment requirements, subcontractor and engineering support

    • Production Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

      Successfully executed various Hotels projects such as Hilton Habtoor, Movenpick, Recreational Parks and Business centers.Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for Production management of the Factory in Lebanon including:Administer all contacts with the clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants. Negotiate, in consort with legal department personnel, contract changes with clients and subcontractors.Document and closely monitor schedule overturns, delays, scope changes and changed conditions. Take proper action to resolve and avoid problems.Plan and direct the mobilization and demobilization of the project including staff requirements, field office, equipment requirements, subcontractor and engineering support and fulfillment of contract items.; A construction company specializing into Interior and FF&E works for Hotels and resorts. The company has established their own Wood, Steel and Aluminum fabrication works in Beirut.

    • Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 1992 - Jan 2000

      Successfully executed the finishing of the Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Movenpick Hotel and Berytech.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdminister all contracts with the clients, subcontractors and vendors. Negotiate, in consort with the higher construction management and legal department personnel, contract changes with the client and subcontractorsParticipate in the development of and coordinate engineering design schedules. Monitor the performance of engineering work required to support construction activities.Monitor field construction activities with regard to schedule, costs and conformance with the contracts. Authorize charges for material, labour and equipment in accordance with the project contract.Closely monitor schedule overruns, delays, scope changes and changed conditions. Take proper action to resolve and avoid problems.Initiate, negotiate and settle change orders and time extensions as appropriate. Insure appropriate departments are aware of change orders as they occur.Maintain project cost control by directing and monitoring all billings, payables, cash flow and budget control activities. Direct preparation and updating of the project budget.; Building Construction & Equipment company specialized in general acoustical & vibrations solutions.

    • Senior Project Engineer
      • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

      Successfully executed the construction of various types of buildings like the Main Library of France, BNP Paribas, Rhone Poulenc Commentry, GEC-Alsthom Lyon, VCF & PSB Studios etc.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPreparing tender documents and pricingEnsuring that execution of the projects according to the project's schedule.In charge of the project cost control and follow up of payments and invoicing with the clients.In charge of the quality and timely delivery of the projects to the clients.Participation in coordination meetings with the consultants and client's representatives.Directing all site meeting's related to the projects.; Amongst the largest Main Contractors in France specializing into heavy civil projects like Cultural complexes, Petroleum Installations, mass housing projects and specialized constructions like theaters.

    • Project Engineer
      • Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

      The company specializing into fabrication of structural steel work and steel form; Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of export activities.Establishment of a joint venture with Coffral FranceProducts definitions and adaptations to the French marketProspect ion, prescription, pricing, cost, quality and timely delivery control. The company specializing into fabrication of structural steel work and steel form; Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of export activities.Establishment of a joint venture with Coffral FranceProducts definitions and adaptations to the French marketProspect ion, prescription, pricing, cost, quality and timely delivery control.

Education

  • American University of Beirut
    BE, Civil Engineering
    1980 - 1984

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