Accomplished Project & Asset Management Leader

Nada Elcheikhai

** ******* **, **** **** Branch, NJ 07764

Phone: 929-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** Nationality: United States (American) Languages: English & Arabic Professional Profile

Accomplished and results-driven Project, Program, and Operations Management professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science and over 18 years of international experience spanning real estate development, construction management, asset management, entrepreneurship, international operations, logistics, and sales. Proven ability to lead complex, high-value projects from feasibility and business case development through execution and delivery. Recognized for strategic leadership, contract negotiation, cost control, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution across U.S. and international markets. Core Competencies

• Project & Program Management (End-to-End Lifecycle)

• Real Estate Development & Asset Management

• Construction & Renovation Management

• Budgeting, CAPEX Planning & Cost Control

• Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management

• Feasibility Studies & Business Case Development

• Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Operations & International Logistics

• Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management

• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

Professional Experience

Owner & Project Manager – 3 Williams RE Holdings LLC Long Island, NY 2022–2025

• Secured a foreclosed property through an 18-month negotiation with the bank.

• Led full A-to-Z renovation including structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interiors, kitchens, flooring, lighting, and landscaping.

• Managed contractors, budgets, schedules, and quality control to deliver on time and on budget.

• Prepared property for rental, managed tenant placement, and ongoing operations.

• Delivered a fully renovated, revenue-generating asset with strong ROI. Head of Programme & Asset Management – Special Projects NEOM Tabuk, KSA 2022–Present

• Lead development and delivery of special projects and key anchor assets aligned with strategic objectives.

• Defined owner’s requirements, budgets, schedules, and delivery strategies.

• Managed international consultants across the U.S., Europe, and Middle East.

• Negotiated contracts achieving 10–15% cost savings.

• Developed 3- and 5-year CAPEX and workforce plans.

• Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies to safeguard delivery. Director – Programme & Construction Jacobsen & Daniels Associates New York, USA 2021–2022

• Directed complex programs across all lifecycle stages.

• Led Newark International Airport Terminal A development.

• Managed airline relocation strategies and premium area fit-outs. Senior Project Manager – Strategy & Development Dubai Airports Dubai, UAE 2019–2021

• Delivered multi-year capital projects from feasibility through execution.

• Managed CAPEX budgets, ORAT, and Entry-Into-Service activities.

• Minimized operational disruption across airport environments. Senior Project Manager Atkins Realis (Faithful+Gould) Dubai, UAE 2014–2019

• Led PMO strategies for hospitality, aviation, and mixed-use developments.

• Managed procurement, contracts, cost forecasting, and site supervision.

• Key projects included Royal Atlantis, Hilton & Holiday Inn, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and LAX Airport. Real Estate Investor & Project Manager Adma Hills Project – Tripod International Lebanon 2020–2022

• Purchased and renovated two residential apartments.

• Managed design, contractors, budgets, and international procurement. Founder & Operations Manager Vintage Entertainment Dubai, UAE 2015–2018

• Founded and managed entertainment and event company across GCC countries.

• Coordinated international talent, logistics, vendors, and budgets. Education

Bachelor of Engineering Science – City University of New York (CUNY), College of Staten Island 2014

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