Ray T Freiha is a construction manager and project manager with over 25 years of experience managing projects in Florida, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East. He has managed the construction of schools, hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and military facilities valued at over $500 million. Freiha's areas of expertise include contract management, project planning, budget control, team management, and client relationships. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Building Construction and is a Certified General Contractor in Florida.

1. RAY T FREIHA
1611 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, Florida -32207
Tel: + (1) 904-813-1712 Leb. #:961-359-0249
Email rtfreiha@gmail.com
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER
Highly skilled professional with over 25 years of experience in construction management and
execution of Projects for the State of Florida. Gained exposure in evaluating design techniques,
tools and principles for construction plans and specifications.
Extensive knowledge of quality assessment techniques, cost effective construction, project
management, constructing commercial, industrial, institutional and high rise projects as well
as extensive exposure to interacting with government offices for both local and state level
projects.
Areas of expertise:
• Contract Management
• Project Plan and Schedule
• Site Operations
• Budget Control
• Project Strategy and Implementation
• Team Management
• Project Estimation
• Client Relationship
• Safety Management
Major Projects
Involved in the design and construction of the following projects:
• Rouse Associates in downtown Jacksonville - Developed 1000 parking car garages
• North Miami Beach - Constructed a 23 storey high rise condominium
- Duval and St. Johns County School Boards – New schools and major
renovations throughout the counties.
- Re-Construction of Robert E Lee High School.
- Mandarin Middle School: New High school accommodates 3500 students.
- Bartram Trail High School: New classrooms, laboratories, faculty and
administration buildings.
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• Redeveloped Blodgett homes and Brentwood project for Jacksonville Housing Authority
• Executed projects at:
o May Port Naval Station – Magazine warehouses and facilities.
o Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fl. – Naval Hospital major renovations, and Fire
fighting training facility.
o St. Johns County- Solid Waste Transfer Stations, Fire stations, Medical
Examiners Centre, Skate boarding Park
o City of Jacksonville- Public Parks / Civic Amenities, Sports Facilities and
Gymnasiums.
o Kings Bay Naval Station, Kings Bay, Ga. - Trident Submarine Wharf.
- Duval County School Board - Re-Construction of Robert E Lee High School.
- Mandarin Middle School.
- Bartram Trail High School: New classrooms, laboratories, faculty and
administration buildings.

2. Career Progression
Project Manager
Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited July 2013 – July 2015
Yanbu University College, Men’s Campus
Project includes: infrastructure, interface systems, chilled water system and 42
buildings consisting of: Dormitories, singles and married housing, Educational buildings,
Laboratories & Classroom buildings, Cafeteria & Recreational facilities, Maintenance shop &
warehouse and Mosque. Valued at $250 Million
SCC/Jeddah, KSA January 2011 – June 2013
Project Manager
. Bethel Tower, Jeddah, KSA, valued at 80 million SAR
. Thuraya College, Jeddah, KSA, valued at 200 million SAR
. Construction of Two Schools for the Royal Commission at Yanbu
Key Objectives
As Project Manager my duties included the following:
. Monitor advice and report on the performance of the project directly to the project
steering committee and the owners.
• Address compliance with good engineering and project management practices, safety,
performance, quality, cost and schedule.
• Responsibilities:
- Schedule the project in logical steps to meet deadlines
- Determine labour requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and cost tracking reports.
- Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• - Liaise contractual and technical issues with owner and government jurisdictions
President/Project Manager Apr 1993 - Present
Ray T Freiha Construction Inc. USA
Key Deliverables
• Responsible for preparing cost estimate and budget reports
• Generating leads, initiating project negotiations, bidding and submitting of proposals
• Organizing contracts of workers, subcontractors for the projects
• Preparing requisitions of purchase materials and supplies
• Ensuring engagement of appropriate workforce for completing projects successfully
• Coordinating daily schedules at various construction sites
• Responding to emergencies and maintaining health and safety compliances at sites
• Monitoring designs and documents
• Approving data, communicating with construction supervisors and workers
• Preparing documents of project closure

3. Field Project Manager/ Inspector Aug 1993 – Nov 1995
City Of Jacksonville, USA
• Provided support for multiple projects to ensure completion on time
• Instructed Sub contractors to perform work in accordance with the plans, specifications
and standards as per the project
• Prepared a list of activities to be focused on among multiple activities in each project
• Ascertained work, and that materials and equipment were delivered to the site as per
plans, specifications
• Recorded daily work activity by the construction supervisor via written reports and
photographs
• Identified schedules and determined potential delays to the project
• Corresponded to the supervisors in case of plan deviation
Quality Control Manager Nov 1990 - Aug 1993
Wood Hopkins Construction Inc. USA
• Managed submission reviews, approvals including variations in schedules for better
construction of projects
• Developed rapport with customers, both external and internal, to make the best use of
opportunities in interest of consumers and company
• Supervised activities related to mixing of asphalt and quality measures with in various
groups
• Provided accurate data regularly to follow consistency in schedules to met deadlines
• Assisted the construction supervisor to maintain daily labour schedules, weekly
monthly reports related to working hours
• Hired equipments for constructions ,tracked the process of projects through electronic
photographs
Early Career History Sep 1983 - Nov 1990
As Project Manager and Lead Estimation Engineer for reputed firms like Morse Diesel Inc,
Batson Cook of Florida Inc and RB Gay Construction Inc
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Building Construction Jan1981 - Apr 1983
College of Architecture, University of Florida
Certification: Certified General Contractor, State Of Florida Jan.1992- Present
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 4th
August, 1956
Nationality : USA
Marital Status : Single
Languages : English and Arabic (Fluent)
Gen. Contr. Licence : CGC 055167
Hobbies : Photography, Carpentry, Travel, Golf, Snow Skiing, Cooking
References available
upon request