Professional Experience Summary

15 years of experience in the design, construction, and management of building projects — including residential, commercial, and multi-purpose developments — and in urban planning and development initiatives.

Core competencies include:

• Strategic planning and business plan preparation for construction companies.
• Programming and management of Urban Observatories.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in the construction and urban development sectors.
• Operations and construction management.
• Project and design management for building projects.
• Cost estimation and project control.

Employment History

CEO & Founder (2018–Present)

Grid for Urban Development Studies

Main Projects:

• Land Use Planning on the Lebanese Coastal Front in Light of New Oil Discoveries (2022) – Study
• Preliminary Master Plan Proposal for the City of Basra and its Extensions (2022) – Initial Study
• First Response Plan After the Israeli War (2024) – Study
• Reconstruction Strategy After the Israeli War (2024) – Study
• Strategic Regeneration Plan for Jwayya (South Lebanon) – 2025 (Study)

Advisor to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (2021–2025)

Government of Lebanon

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinated World Bank projects with the Ministry, including the Road and Employment Project (Loan – World Bank).
• Contributed to the Vision and Master Plan of Lebanese ports.
• Directorate of Urbanism: Revised Master Plans across Lebanon, issued main road layouts, and ensured decree legality.
• Directorate of Roads and Buildings: Supervised drainage and snow removal contractors; investigated and resolved damage to buildings and roads ensuring public safety.
• Department of Maritime Properties: Followed up on decrees with the Department and Council of Ministers.

Project Coordinator (CDR) – World Bank Loan #8705 (2023–2025)

Road & Employment Project (Cost: $200M)

• Coordinated between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR).

Lecturer (2022–Present)

Lebanese University, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture

Courses Taught:

• Architectural Design Atelier (3rd year)
• Sustainable Architecture Atelier (5th year)
• Project Management (4th year)
• Execution Drawings Atelier (3rd year)
• Urbanism (4th year)
• Final Year Project (5th year)

Supervision of Master’s dissertations.

Lecturer (2019)

Arab International University, Syria

• Architectural Design (3rd & 4th year)
• Urban Planning I & II (4th year)

Consultant (2008–Present)

Jichi Consulting Company, Beirut, Lebanon

Main Responsibilities:

• Programming an Urban Observatory (in progress).
• Drafting tender contracts for municipalities.
• Developed urban development strategies for cities and rural areas, including criteria and indicators.
• Produced architectural and execution drawings for public and private buildings.
• Prepared quantity and quality project sheets and conducted variance studies.
• Managed progress reports, materials reports, and scheduling tasks.
• Developed leadership and teamwork skills by supervising multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.