Senior Project Manager - 25+ Years Construction

Khalil Ladan

Senior Project Manager

VALENCIA, CA 91354

Cell: +1-661-***-****

E-mail: ******.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished senior project manager with an extended record of success with over 25 years of professional experience in architecture and construction. Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects across various sectors, including aviation, healthcare, education, hospitality, public buildings, commercial and residential. Adept at leading cross-functional team optimizing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities with strong focus on quality, safety, budget and client satisfaction.

Key Skills

• Highly knowledge and experience in the project life cycle from concept-design to permits and from planning to per-construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to closeout.

• Project planning and management, design and construction management, budgeting and cost control, scheduling and risk management, quality assurance and control, team leadership and development, client and stakeholder communication, contract negotiation and management, regulator compliance.

• Management of projects within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements.

• Excellent knowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologies.

• Planning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned project.

• Providing direction and management for assigned project to ensuring on schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.

• Meticulous planner with a niche for details and end-to-end planning for development, testing, roll out, and support with costing and budgeting and able to foresee potential issues and plan for them.

• Team leader through work ethic and individual mentoring with respect for the personal and organizational culture.

• Self-starter with a proactive attitude, oriented focus and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities.

• Highly skilled in contract negotiation and buyouts.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

• Demonstrates excellent communication and time management.

• Exceptional expertise and capabilities in building design, project management, and site supervision on various project types, sizes, and complexity.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Leadership and teamwork skills.

• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.

• Familiar with the project management information system.

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, Excel, Blue-beam, CAD, Revit. Professional Experience :

Senior Project Manager

Linik Corp, Valencia CA, USA

September 2024 – Present

- Led the successful completion of Sierra Vista Junior High School- Modernization of New Kitchen and Multi-Purpose Building projects, Represented the Owner Williams S*Hart High School District with budget of ($15 million) .

- Managed project teams of up to 30 members, ensuring effective communication and coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.

- Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.

- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.

- Facilitated weekly progress meetings with School district to address issues and ensure alignment with project goals.

- Manage the Schedule, DSA approvals, Submittals, Change Orders, RFI, Quility Control and the total budget. Senior Project Manager

Seven Star Properties, Simi Valley, CA, USA

August 2023 – September 2024

- Led the successful completion of multiple projects, including a ($15 million) shopping centre and a ($20 million) renovation commercial centre.

- Managed project teams of up to 20 members, ensuring effective communication and coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.

- Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.

- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.

- Facilitated weekly progress meetings with stakeholders to address issues and ensure alignment with project goals.

- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, resulting in cost savings and timely delivery of materials. Senior Project Manager / Design Director

Cubit Design Group Ltd. Calgary, AB, Canada

June 2018-July 2023

Led a team of 18 designers, architects and engineers, ensuring high-quality project deliverable.

- Oversaw the design and construction of commercial and residential projects ranging from ($10 million to $200 million).

- Managed the construction educational government building in Calgary Alberta Repair and maintenance ($20millions).

- University of Calgary project manager for the Engineering Building addition and maintenance ($30 million).

- Calgary Islamic School and Roundel College Design and Construction Project Manager ($30 million).

- Managed the Design-Bid-Build, Design + CMRA Build and Design/Build Projects such as Lucida apartment building, Counselling Professional Building, Multiple Sandman and Holidays Inn Hotels, Churches and Civic Buildings.

- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into actionable project plans.

- Coordinated with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits and ensure compliance with local building codes.

- Implemented quality control processes to ensure adherence to design specifications and industry standards.

- Prepared and presented project status reports to senior management and clients. Senior Project Manager

DIALOG, Calgary, AB, Canada

January 2013-May 2018

Calgary International Airport YYC Expansion ($1.4 Billion). Cross Iron Mills Mall Calgary AB Canada ($600 Million).

- Led the successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, including a ($1.4 Billion) Calgary international airport expansion and a ($600 million) New Mall Cross Iron.

- Managed project teams of up to 50 members, ensuring effective communication and coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.

- Managed the overall design, including all coordination with other trades and preparation of specifications, cost estimates, and other technical design documents.

- Detailed design and construction documents under BIM.

-Aviation design and airport functional planning strategies.

-Develop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors.

- Providing direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.

- Planning, developing, managing, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, and administrative function of the assigned project to ensure the they are complete on time and within budget. Project Manager / Construction

Saudi ARAMCO Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

December 2010-December-2012

Al Jubail Perot – Chemical Project ($600 Million).

- Led & supervised all the construction activities (finishing works & high-end finishes).

- Planning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned project.

- Providing direction and management for assigned project to ensuring on schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.

Project Manager

Cubit Design Group Ltd. Calgary, AB, Canada

September 2008-November 2010

Led a team of 12 designers, architects and engineers, ensuring high-quality project deliverable.

- Oversaw the design and construction of various projects including Churches, shopping centres, mixed-use buildings, schools, commercial and residential projects ranging from ($1 million to $100 million). Project Architect

Riddell Kurczaba Architecture Engineering, Calgary, AB, Canada January 2005-August 2008

Managed the design process of the projects for Saudi Aramco Head offices ($250 million) RONA Projects, Shell Canada buildings in Edmonton, Fire stations, office buildings and others ($300 million). Senior Architect

BCMP Architects, Calgary, AB, Canada

February 2001-December 2004

Managed the design process of multiple projects Educational as Hidden Valley high School, Roundel Collage new Campus, commercial canters and residential Calgary senior housing projects ($150 million). Architect Lead

Emirate Lebanese International Company (ELIC) Beirut, Lebanon February 1998-January 2001

Designer for 5 stars hotel Sea Front Beirut Lebanon with total cost ($800 million). Site Engineer for Al- Salaam City Residential Buildings and all services with total construction cost ($20million). Site Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Dar Elamaarah Consultants Beirut, Lebanon

June 1991-January 1998

Beirut International Airport Expansion and Renovation ($500 million). Rachaya, Zahelee and Hermel Government New Hospitals ($30 million).

- Supported senior project managers in scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.

- Conducted site visits to monitor construction activities and ensure compliance with project plans.

- Led and provide directions and technical supports to the construction team.

- Manage the schedule and control the budget.

- Coordinate with the contractors and suppliers.

- Responsible for the change orders and maintain current and timely change orders.

- Establish regular meetings to ensure that the project status and budget to be sure we are on schedule and budget and discuss any technical or construction issues.

- Promote Safety and Quality assurance Processes.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture Engineering

Beirut Arab University

Beirut, Lebanon

Graduated 1997

Professional Memberships and Certificates

• Registered architect at the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut (1997 #21352).

• Architect Certified by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB 2001#12109).

• Member in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (2003 #109858).

• Member in the Alberta Association of Architects AAA (2003 #2450).

• Member in the American Institute of Architects in Washington DC AIA (2003 # 38040828).

• Construction Project Management Courses and continuing education with the AAA

• LEED Accredited professional (LEED AP) and Sustainable Green Design Courses.

• Project Management Professional Certificate PMP from PMI (PMP # 3790108 expiration 2027) References upon request.

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