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1. CV- Osama Albuhaisi 1
Osama Naser Salah Al-Buhaisi CIPM™
Mobile: +966 543 765432 (KSA – Jeddah) | +971 50 8879 267 (UAE – Dubai)
Email: osamabu@gmail.com
Profile
- Certified International Project Manager CIPM™- Oct 2013
- Experience obtained working on prestigious projects in UAE, Saudi Arabia.
- Experience of working on Master Plan mix use developments of a value exceeds 3 Billion Dollars.
- Exposure to Real Estate/ infrastructure / buildings works and coordination issues.
- Good communication with the local authorities related to works
- Good knowledge and use of Primavera Project Planner and MS project planner.
Work Experience
July 2014- Present Projects Director
Thakher Investment and Real estate Development Co. Saudi Arabia
The Company:
Within two kilometers of the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Thakher City (12 Billion SAR) will be a
unique and memorable residential and hospitality based environment. The master plan is guided by a unique set
of criteria: the experience of the Hajj pilgrim, vehicular and pedestrian mobility, the geotechnical and site
accessibility issues inherent to the topographic qualities of the mountainous site, and the creation of a robust,
interconnected open space network. The result is an iconic urban form that creates spectacular views toward Al
Haram and Abraj al Bait, maximizes pedestrian accessibility to and from the site and responds to the demands of
the development targets set forth by Thakher Investment and Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Duties:
- Ensures assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business
objectives and design guidelines.
- Manages program of projects and project managers within a region to ensure successful completion and
coordination of all efforts.
- In cooperation with Vice President, develops program and annual budget for regional capital project
program.
- Prepares detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Is
responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval signatures.
Explanation of project scope and the associated costs as required is part of this process.
- Participate in or oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and
other outside vendors and selects vendors.
- Monitors progress, provides financial control and ensures quality of project.
- Responsible for ensuring that project managers: Manage the project team including architects, engineers,
workplace consultants, construction managers and administrative support.
- Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
- Identify and evaluates alternative solutions to best meet program goals.
- keeps client up-to-date on project status throughout process.
- Ensures all projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business
objectives and design guidelines.
- Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies as required to ensure that projects comply
with all applicable legal requirements and regulations.
- Makes presentations to senior management including Chairman.
- Hires, manages and develops staff.
June 2012- June 2014 VP- Projects (Projects Department Director)
Retal Urban Development Co. Saudi Arabia
The Company:
Retal Urban Development Company is a subsidiary of AL Fozan Group and was established to develop
comfortable, safe, elegant and durable homes that enhance the quality of life of our clients, contributing
positively to the industry with innovation & trust while creating a rewarding work environment for our
employees and delivering value to our Shareholder.
We at Retal continuously aspire to be the most credible and reliable home developers. By 2015 we plan to
become the industry benchmark in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling us to further expand into the rest of
the Arab world.

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As a socialized residential real estate development company, Retal offers a full range of diversified real estate
products such as:
- Concept development and design.
- Product development.
- Project Management.
- Procurement services.
- Customer relations, Sales and marketing services.
- Custom design/build project services.
- Facility management.
Duties:
- As a participant in the Company establishment i assist to put into action the company's vision and mission.
- Provide Assistance During Acquisition and Disposition.
- Model a Full Lifecycle Financial Analysis.
- Negotiate Third Party Contracts
- Develop and Distribute Asset Management Reports to the Investors.
- Arrange budgeting and allocating finances for the different sub divisions.
- Interact with the accounts manager to come up with budget plans for a financial year.
- Brainstorm with the marketing head to come up with strategies.
- Hiring new employees with consultation from the human resource department.
- Arrange employee training programs to improve the quality of the workforce.
- Plan, lead, and deliver on key projects that enable Financial to achieve operational excellence and support
the growth objectives of our Service.
- Responsible for project and quality of delivery from original concept through final implementation.
- Develop detailed project plans including milestones, timelines, corrective actions to problems or issues,
anticipation of problems, and facilitation of scope management.
- Responsible for defining project scope and objectives, develop work plans, schedules, estimates, resource
plans and status reports.
- Support business and technology project managers and stakeholders to manage project scope and help
ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
- Interact with stakeholders to define objectives and priorities within the scope of the
project/program/initiative.
- Interface with stakeholders and senior management to confirm project sponsorship and support, agree
strategy, and report progress, achievements, significant issues and risks.
- Work directly with the executive team to ensure their needs and expectations-regarding communication,
budget, approach, results, and timing are met.
- Lead cross-functional teams, working with all relevant stakeholders to refine strategy, gather and document
requirements and identify potential impact in terms of results (cost, quality, timeliness) and
process/operations, technology, organization (including people), finances.
- Demonstrate strong program and project governance and delivery skills – initiation, planning, execution,
status reporting, financials, stakeholder management, resource management, risks, issues, dependencies and
prioritization.
- Recommend cost-effective solutions to address business challenges and/or opportunities.
- Ensure that effective project management governance, procedures, tools and financial controls are
established and maintained for the program’s operations.
- Ensure all participants are clear on project goals, benefits, methods, roles and responsibilities are well
understood.
April 2007 – May 2012 White Bay project - Umm Al Quwain UAE
My work in the project was divided into two parts:
I. Assistant Development Manager 29 April 2007- 31 October 2009
From early concept till construction stage was working with the project management company Emirates
Investment Group in JV with Sunland Group Limited (Emirates Sunland Group Company). Then;
II. Project Manager (Owner Representative): 1 November 2009- May 2012
From construction till handing over stage working with Emirates Investment Group Company to ensure the
smooth running of work and progress in line with project pan and owners wishes.
The project: White-Bay Umm Al Quwain Project Value: 3.7 Billion Dollars.
- The white Bay development is located in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain northern cost of United Arab
Emirates, approximately 9.5 km northeast of the city center and 50 km north of Dubai. The six phase
project is a multi-purpose residential and resort development complex comprises of man-made islands
(reclamation and Dredging), a marina, various type of buildings, roads, bridges, and a range of facilities for
residential and recreational purposes, to accommodate a population of 28,000 people.

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- Project Elements: Five Star hotel, Recreational centers, Residential villas, Commercial Buildings, residential
Buildings G+6 to G+13, Mosque, retirement village, and Marina.
Duties:
- Create development briefs and the vision for various sites and present these ideas in comprehensive Request
for Proposal (RFP) packages.
- Manage the development of financial modeling, analysis and sensitivity studies for various product offerings
mainly in the real estate sector
- Assist in management and servicing of the tendering process in order to develop top designs and innovative
structures
- Commission research reports assessing economic, financial and site specific parameters for various
development opportunities
- Produce and present business plans investigating the viability of various development projects in retail,
residential, hospitality and leisure.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in production of designs, renderings and marketing collateral and presented
- Assist in the management of the development process from inception to hand over including program
management, product pricing and marketing coordination, including review of the Master Schedule, project
budget, cost estimates and financial reporting.
- Creating a plan, executing a plan, and adjusting the plan as necessary.
- Oversee and review the QA plans on site to ensure that all QA/QC procedures are set and implemented on
site.
- Ensure coordination of the activities between Engineering (A/E, PM), Procurement & construction. Review
cost engineering and scheduling activities. Ensure coordination with all project stake holders such as
Construction Manager, Engineer, Contractor & operators, and perform administrative activities as directed
by the Owner.
- Assist in preparation of presentations for higher authorities.
- Assist in coordination of various governmental departments to obtain various permits and site plans.
- Preparing status reports and presenting to upper management.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to top senior management and operators as
assigned.
- Represent the owner in the change order management process to perform approvals for scopes & changes
related to all project stakeholders as directed by the Owner.
- Keep top senior management informed of project status, highlighting deviations from plans. Anticipates
potential problem areas and analyze and recommend solutions or corrective action.
- Manage the Site Works and construction stage.
- General Duties was followed/ done by me:
o Feasibility Studies o Cost Reports
o RFP o Fee proposal analysis
o LOI, MOU issuing o Agreements
o NDA and Agreements preparing o TIS
o EIA o CEMP
March 2006 – April 2007 Civil Engineer Real Estate division (Owner Representative)
Ghobash Trading & Investment Co. LTD Real Estate Division UAE
Project
- 18 villas at Merdif-Dubai; value 15 million DHS.
- 16 villas at Ras Alkhaima; Value 11 million DHS.
- Private Villa at Al khawaneej; Value 2 million DHS.
- Offices Building at airport road; Value 90 million DHS.
Duties:
- Pre-concept Development and site acquisition
- Conceptual design
- Schematic and detailed design
- Procurement, bidding and tender process
- Recommends budgets to management.
- Experience and associations with local consultants, municipalities and contractors.
- Preparation of contracts documents.
- Provide assistance, as assigned, to Business Development and Project Management in the review of
contract documents.
- Contracts, correspondences, planning and claims management
- Oversee and approve financial and cost accounting and reporting functions and the handling of project
accounts as well as administration of bonds, guarantees, insurance and completion warranties and
guarantees.

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- Keep top senior management informed of project status, highlighting deviations from plans. Anticipates
potential problem areas and analyze and recommend solutions or corrective action.
- Compile and assemble material for owner and operators meetings. Prepares agenda, makes necessary
arrangements, and drafts minutes and action lists.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to top senior management and
operators as assigned.
- Monitor major purchase orders as assigned & participate in special assignments and administrative
studies as assigned.
- Reviewing monthly payments.
- Evaluating contractor’s abilities to conduct their parts of work.
- Oversee and review the management operations of the Project Control System in the implementation of
tracking, logging, expediting and monitoring systems and the preparation and distribution of associated
status and monthly reports. This includes the schedule and cost management and control systems.
- Maximize Total Return From a Project
- Work Closely with Property Managers and Leasing Agents
May 2004 – March 2006 Project Consultant Engineer
Design & Architecture bureau (DAR) Architects & Engineers UAE
Projects:
- Commercial 3B+G+1 Level Podium+ (33 Floors Residential Tower+ 14 Floors Office Tower)
Complex on plot no. A-002-002, Al Sofouh , Dubai Project Value: 200 million DHS.
- JBR Luxury Villas 152 Nos Value: 144 million DHS.
Duties:
- Monitoring and assisting site supervision stuff
- Letters to the employer and contractor.
- Auditing meetings and conducting site inspections.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
- Coordination with the related agencies and authorities.
- Selecting the site representatives and supervision team.
- Work programs.
- Shop drawings and design changes.
March 2003 – March 2004 Project Manager for Yanbu Area
Sulaiman A.R.N. Contracting Saudi Arabia
Projects:
- Prince Megren Bin Abdul Aziz ring road- Phase II.
- Internal districts at Yanbu
- Umloj road.
- Sharm road.
Duties:
- Prepare in conjunction with the management team the resource allocation for different discipline of
activities.
- Monitoring the performance of the team under my supervision in line with the assigned duties by the
project manager.
- Review of drawings and raising any required RFIs.
- Prepare Inspection Requests (IR) at the different stages of the completed works.
- Monitor and update the project program to reflect the current status of the project.
- Follow-up with the suppliers and sub-contractors for the site’s material requirements to assure proper
delivery on site as per project’s program of works.
- Company’s representative for obtaining necessary NOCs from Yanbu Municipality.
- Coordination with the other contractors on site on daily basis for aspects related to access and avoidance
of obstructions.
- Compiling the weekly / monthly reports in line with project requirements.
December 2001- March 2003 Business Development Sales Engineer
Reza Investment Co. LTD. Saudi Arabia
Projects:
- Sport clubs
- 250 nos. chalets in Durrat Al Riyadh project.
- Private sport facilities.
Duties:

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- Work directly with clients to define customer needs, influence bed documents, and resolve customer
material handling problems.
- Prepare budgets, studies, and proposal documents. Review interpret specifications, drawings, and
perform design calculations.
- Coordinate support activities throughout proposal, including post bed and award documentation.
- Conduct sales presentations and negotiations.
- Follow-up with the sub-contractors on critical activities, especially installation of structural steel and
envelope.
- Responsible for installation of required mock-ups in coordination with sub-contractors.
- Advise project manager on pending issues impacting progress of works.
- Integration and Co-ordination of MEP services with civil activities.
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships as primary technical point-of-contact during
pre-sales activities, implementation, and transition to post-sales support.
December 1998 – 2001 Sales & Marketing Engineer
Different Companies in Saudi Arabia
Summer 1998 Site Engineer
Amjad Haddadin Construction Company Jordan
- 12 weeks of practical training taking some responsibilities in site work & quantity surveying.
Courses and Memberships
Successfully completed the following courses:
- Planning & scheduling using Primavera software.
- Managing & controlling projects using Primavera software.
- MS Project planner software.
- Engineers Qualification for buildings supervision.
- AutoCAD.
Others:
- Currently a member of Jordanian Engineers Association; membership no. 13800
- Currently a member of Saudi Council of Engineers; membership no. 213407
- Certified International Project Manager CIPM; membership no. 115990
- Has a KSA, UAE & Jordan driving licenses.
- I have Valid UAE resident visa.
Personal Data
Date of Birth: 5th
May 1975
Marital status: Married- Three Daughters.
Educational Qualification: BSc. in Civil Engineering. University of Jordan, Jordan 1998
References
- Luke Barnett ALRajhi Group- Qatar Tel. +974 66 464 210
- Mr Mohammad Elayyan ALKhaldi Group CFO-KSA Tel. +966 56 296 9622
- Dr Ala Khzaie CEO Alfa Group- UAE Tel. +971 50 483 1481
- Mr. Suheil Abedian, Executive Director Sunland Group soheil@sunlandgroup.com.sa
Any update on preferences contacts; will be advised when ever required.