About Aligaur
Project Director working on MEGA ICONIC one billion dollar plus high rise, hotels, airports terminal building projects

Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology in 1991.
- Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) from the University of Washington in 2006.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Karnataka State Open University in 2011.
- Executive Leadership and Strategic Management Program from the University of Oxford 2020-21
Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED AP BD+C
- Member of Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB, UK)
- Associate of American Society for Quality (ASQ, USA)
- Member of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA, USA)
- Member of Project Management Institute (PMI, USA)
- Member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC, USA)
- Member of National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS, USA)
- Member of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH, USA)
- Member of Saudi Green Building Forum (KSA)
- Certified Engineer by Saudi Engineering Council, Saudi Arabia
Notable Projects:
- Salam Bahrain (copy of Madinat Jumeirah) in Bahrain
- Two high sire towers, including Windham Hotel at KAFD, Riyadh, KSA
- Mandarin Oriental and Msheireb Downtown Doha
- ICONIC KATARA Twin Towers, Doha, Qatar Raffle and Fairmont hotels
- Hamad International Airport New Terminal Building, Doha, Qatar
- Ultra Luxury five-star hotel at King Fahad Road, Riyadh
- ICONIC Highrise (70-story) mixed-use project including an ultra-luxury five-star Hotel (Current)
Responsibilities and Achievements:
- Led large multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of multibillion-dollar projects.
- Developed project strategies, budgets, and schedules, and established governance structures.
- Oversaw design, procurement, and construction phases, including value engineering and cost control.
- Managed client relationships and ensured satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented rigorous risk management processes and identified and mitigated project risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Successfully managed changes in project scope, requirements, and stakeholder needs.
- Prepared and delivered comprehensive project status reports and presentations.
- Mentored and coached team members, fostering a culture of high performance.
- Led commissioning, inspections, and final project closeout activities.
My extensive experience, diverse skill set, and track record of managing complex projects make me a highly qualified candidate in the field of civil engineering and project management. My involvement in prestigious projects across multiple countries reflects my expertise and leadership capabilities in this industry.
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