Ali Jalloul

About Ali Jalloul

Summary:An experienced Director of Construction/Project Director/Director of Project Management/Director of Design & Construction delivering complex construction projects throughout the US and Internationally. A successful career spanning over twenty 20 years in nearly all areas of the construction industry. An expert in project/program/portfolio management, including construction management, design management, procurement, cost and schedule control, contract management, HSE management, QA/QC management and contract administration. Effective skills in stakeholder management, strategic thinking and communications. An accomplished leader known and respected for leading challenging construction projects (ground-up and renovations/expansion/upgrades/capital projects) ranging in size from $1 million to over $800 Million. A solid experience including PMC delivery of multidisciplinary projects and a good background in PMO set up. An effective leader with a consistent record of delivering construction projects on time and within budget. Projects:Life Sciences Biopharma, Commercial Buildings, Office & Residential Hi-Rises, Mixed-Use Real Estate, Educational Facilities, Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities, Hospitality, Retail, Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Industrial Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities.Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. •Over 25 years of PMC construction industry experience•A thorough understanding of construction methods•Experience managing projects from initiation to completion•Proven track record of successful project leadership, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.•Strong strategic leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse project teams to achieve common goals. •Experience in Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, and other project delivery methods.•A high degree of interpersonal, influential and conflict management skills.•A proactive thinker and risk manager.•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.•Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.•A high degree of experience in managing large teams.•A high degree of understanding and commitment to safety, quality, and environmental management policies and procedures

Experience

1. Design & Construction Project Director -contractor

   Johnson & Johnson

   Jul 2023 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   Responsible for delivering a variety of complex construction projects within the MedTech Supply Chain Project Management organization. These projects include functional as well as cross-functional projects. The role will drive planning, oversight, execution, and communication as well as provide support, leadership and direction to regional project managers driving program delivery across all regions. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, budget and with quality. Ensure end-to-end project delivery, implementation, execution, and control of projects and programs.Key Responsibilities:• Manage a portfolio of complex (design & construction) projects from planning to design to procurement to construction, commissioning and final closeout. • Lead the delivery of projects ensuring all stakeholders understand respective roles and following project and portfolio process governance guidelines.• Lead a team of project managers to ensure successful execution, delivery, reporting of projects including overall status, resource load and financial health.• Lead A/E firms, General Contractors and Consultants to ensure successful delivery of projects. Report status of projects including construction, schedule and financial health.• Perform project risk assessments, develop contingency plans, and recommend mitigations, as needed.• Partner with J&J delivery teams, customers and regional and functional leaders to successfully plan, communicate and execute complex / global initiatives.• Maintain transparent communication channel with the J&J leaders by summarizing and reporting on program updates, issues, and mitigation plans.• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, feedback, and, where appropriate, discipline to and through peers and subordinate team members.• Manage and motivate project team members to achieve and exceed expectations by identifying staff performance gaps, allocating time to listen, monitor and provide constructive feedback for performance improvement.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor's degree, Construction Science

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Designs
• Process Scheduler
• Budgets
• Procurement
• Project Control
• Management
• Experience in Project Management From Design Through Final Completion
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Excellent Negotiating and Relationship Building Skills
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Construction Management
• Business Relationship Management
• Change Management
• Excellent Knowledge of Overall Construction Practices and Procedures
• Leadership
• Effective Leadership Skills and the Ability to Delegate
• Change Control
• Project Estimation
• Excellent Verbal, Written Communication Skills and Management Techniques
• Real Estate
• Accustomed to Managing Multiple Projects in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Effective Budgeting, Cost Management and Time Management
• Proposal Writing
• Budgeting
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Qaqc
• Construction
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Controls
• Project Planning
• Higher Education Administration