Bassam Khalifeh

Vice President - Projects at Taiba Investments

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

A highly talented, results-driven Senior Civil Engineering Professional with 38 years of experience in leadership , Construction/Project Management, Development, Planning, Design Management, and delivering engineering solutions for major and prestigious construction projects for well reputed companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan. Skilled in High End Architectural Finishing, Fit outs Works(FF&E), Budgetary Plans, Cost Controls, Estimation, Value Engineering, Procurement, Human Resources Management and professional Communication. Managed all aspects of highly complex multi-billions of Dirhams construction projects such as Dubai Sustainable City, Jumeirah Islands, Remram city, Suleiman Al Habib Hospital in Dubai Health City, UAE. Marriott diplomatic quarter and Marriott airport renovation and expansion in Riyadh , Residential villas and apartments in DQ Riyadh , Rixos Ubhur in Jeddah , Crown Plaza riyadh, holiday Inn Jubail, holiday Inn tabuk, Crown Plaza and Sheraton and Novotel and Makarem hotels in Madinah KSA, Sohar development in Qassim, KSA, Al Rajhi Medical Colleges and Hospital In Bukairiyah/ Qassim ,KSA, Marriot STC square Quickly solved problems and made decisions using data, project goals and local industry standards. Recognized for attention to quality and safety plans and standards. Possess extraordinary talent producing cost-effective solutions leading to increased productivity, decreased costs, and improved quality.

Experience

  • Vice President- Projects at Taiba Investments
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Vice President - Projects at Dur Hospitality
    Oct 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Vice President - Projects at Diamond Developers
    Mar 2014 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Managing Multi-Billions of Dirhams of Projects that include Dubai Sustainable City of 5,000,000 sqft which comprise of commercial, residential buildings, villas, Resort, Mosque, schools, landscaping and farms including infrastructure, roads and services during all stages from feasibility study and financial model, master plan, design, value engineering ,tender documents and Construction management till handing over. • Establish Construction/Project Management Plans and Procedures and Provide Leadership to all Projects Teams. • Report to CEO of Diamond Developer, Present budgetary and Risk Management Plans for Projects. • Manage Estimation, Tenders and Contractors/Subcontractors/Suppliers. • Manage Planning, Teams and Progress of Projects and Ensure Meeting the set Targets and Milestones. • Management of financial cash flow, Cost Control Process and Procurement Plans for all Resources. • Ensure Controlling the Quality and HSE plans and Implementation of all Related Procedures. • Provide Training Courses for all Staff and Implement Yearly Review of Human Resources to Maintain Professional Performance. Lessons Learned from Projects are Addressed and Communicated to all Staff.

  • Executive Director at Suleiman Al Rajhi Investments/Construction
    Apr 2010 - Jun 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Managing multi-Billions of Riyals major projects that comprise of Commercial, Office and Residential Buildings, Villas, Hotels, Malls, Retails, Schools, Hospitals, Universities, Mosques, Infrastructure, Roads, Facilities and Services and Close out Process. • Represent the company in all related meetings with owner, board members and sister companies within Al Rajhi Holding. Present budgetary Yearly Plans for Projects, Risk Management Plans and Report Achievements in Projects in terms of Financial Status and Progress Targets. • Manage Planning and Monitor the Progress of Projects to Ensure Meeting the Delivery Targets. • Manage Tenders/Contracts, Estimation, Cost Control, Cash flow. • Manage the Procurement Plans for Materials, FF&E, Machinery and Manpower and Human Resources. • Conduct Site Visits as needed and Attend Meeting with Project Directors/Managers and Other Site Staff. • Ensure Controlling the Quality and HSE Plans and Implementation of all Related Procedures for all Projects. • Provide Training Courses for all Staff and implement Yearly Review of Human Resources to Maintain Professional Performance. Lessons Learned from Projects are always Addressed and Communicated to all Staff

  • Regional Manager at Engineering& Contracting Enterprises Co.
    Apr 2009 - Apr 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Managing multi-millions of Dirhams major projects in Dubai that vary between commercial and residential towers, buildings and villas including infrastructure, roads and services.