SARI S.KHAIYAT
Real Estate Development
Summary
Real Estate Development Leader with extensive experience in establishing cross-functional departments and applying an integrative design approach to optimize processes. Proven track record in implementing innovative initiatives to achieve performance objectives. Adept at prioritizing work to support personnel duties and tasks, promoting quality service and operational excellence. Skilled in monitoring cost-effectiveness and developing countermeasures and process improvement activities to train team members and enhance productivity
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Section Head of Engineering
Ministry of Defense
1 2023 - Current
- Led the transformation from the current operating model (COM) to the target operating model (TOM) resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency through establishing a transformation management office (TMO) and creating a task force that defines a clear responsibility matrix and blend the work efforts between the COM and TOM
- Conducted bi-weekly meetings with His Excellency the Assistant Minister, ensuring timely updates on strategy implementation and achieving key milestones
- Spearheaded the digitization of engineering processes, integrating a comprehensive stage gate approach, which enhanced project governance
- Developed departmental structures, KPIs, and strategic plans to ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives and enhanced performance management
- Fostered a culture of openness and decisive thinking by creating an environment that prioritizes reducing burnout and driving results.
Associate Director, Real Estate Development
Roshn Real Estate
1 2019 - Current
- Led the development journey from concept to tender, ensuring project alignment with strategic goals and contributing to a projected 20% increase in market value
- Developed and presented comprehensive development briefs, collaborating with Sales and Market Research teams to drive market-oriented project design
- Directed financial appraisals and stage gate reports, effectively communicating financial viability to investment committees, resulting in secured funding of $500 million
- Coordinated and delivered high-impact presentations to the Board of Directors, aligning internal stakeholders on project vision and milestones
- Secured WAFI Marketing and Off-Plan Sales Licenses through strategic partnership with the Sales Department, enabling pre-sales worth $100 million
- Led marketing initiatives for project launch, managing the creation of show apartments, promotional materials, and the project website, contributing to a successful launch event with 5,000 attendees.
Architect (Design Management)
SOM, Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted lead architects in designing high-profile projects from Concept to Detailed Design, including a 400M Mixed-Use Tower in Ningbo, China
- Contributed to the design of a 20,000 SQM Mixed-Use Development in Sydney, Australia, enhancing urban development impact and improving client satisfaction.
Architecture/Urban Design Management
Holy Mosque of Madinah Expansion Project
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed urban design consultants, structuring RFPs and proposing design solutions for the masterplan, which improved project coordination and delivery timelines.
Architect
Mohamed Harasani Architects
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed an independent Masterplan design concepts selected, while enhancing project distinctiveness and client satisfaction
- Collaborated with New York consultants to advance developed designs ensuring project alignment with international standards.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, USA 04.2001 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, KSASkills
Strategic thinking
Affiliations
- Urban Land Institute
- US Green Building Council (LEED Green Associate)
- American Institute of Architects
Execcourses
- Power and Influence for Positive Impact, Harvard GSD, 2024
- Leading with Finance, Harvard GSD, 2022
- Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment, MIT, 2020
Languages
French
English
Arabic
Awards
- Roshn Pioneer Award
- Brother Fifners Scholarship Award
- Best Student Project Chicago
Timeline
Architect (Design Management)
SOM, Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2019
Architecture/Urban Design Management
Holy Mosque of Madinah Expansion Project
01.2014 - 01.2015
Architect
Mohamed Harasani Architects
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology
04.2001 - 04.2018
Section Head of Engineering
Ministry of Defense
1 2023 - Current
Associate Director, Real Estate Development
Roshn Real Estate
1 2019 - Current
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
King Abdulaziz University
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