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ILYAS FAROOQ
Senior Project Manager - Construction & High-End Fit-Out
Dubai
Summary
Senior Project Manager with 24+ years of construction experience, including 17+ years in the UAE, delivering commercial buildings, offices, luxury villas, hospitality, high-end fit-out, and landscape projects valued over AED 750M. Expert in FIDIC contract administration, claims and EOT, cost control, earned value management (EVM), risk mitigation, and Primavera P6 & MS Project scheduling. MBA (Project Management), PMP, and PMI-RMP certified leader managing multidisciplinary teams of 100+ personnel across fast-track projects. Proven track record in delivering luxury villas, high-end interiors, five-star hotels, commercial projects, and large-scale landscape developments.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
5
Language
Work History
ARCO Turnkey Solutions LLC
Senior Project Manager
02.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Leading turnkey and high-end fit-out projects across Dubai from award to handover.
- Managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely execution.
- Administering contracts aligned with FIDIC standards including variation control and claims management.
- Implemented cost control, EVM, and forecasting systems to maintain budget compliance and reduce overruns.
- Coordinating consultants and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth project delivery.
AI Muntada Construction Buildings L.L.C
Project Manager
05.2016 - 02.2026
Job overview
- Reem Towers 2B+G+20 Fitout work Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Residential Villa Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Fit-out work for Luxury villas in Khalifa City, MBZ City, Abu Dhabi.
- Residential Villas Muroor area, Abu Dhabi.
- Fitout work for 1B+G+10 Building Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
- Residential Building B+G+10 Fitout Work Shabia 12, Abu Dhabi.
- Residential Villas Projects Madina Zayed, Riyad, Abu Dhabi.
- Land Scape work Muhammad Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi.
- Directed construction of residential buildings, luxury villas, and landscape projects valued over AED 350M.
Benna Al Mostaqbal Construction L.L.C
Project Engineer
03.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Al Murgham Resort and Hotel, Dubai.
- Residential Villa Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai.
- Camp Accommodation Fit-out Work DIP 2, Dubai.
- Engineer Office Palace Renovation Govt Project Dubai.
AI Muntada Construction Buildings L.L.C
Civil Site Engineer
04.2009 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Residential Villa Compound - 10 Villas Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
- Gulf Club Renovation of Services Block, Abu Dhabi.
- Al Nakheel Community Compound Khalifa City. Abu Dhabi.
- Al Asayel Compound Muhammad Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
NMC PVT Limited Lahore
Site Engineer
08.2004 - 03.2008
Job overview
- Military Engineering Services Bahawalpur Govt Residential Buildings, Pakistan.
- Up gradation of complete sewerage system. Pakistan.
- Fuel Tank Sheds, Sand Embankments, Pakistan.
- Road Infrastructures for Cantt, Pakistan.
White Color PVT Limited Rawalpindi
Site Engineer
10.2002 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Storm Water Draine and Culverts for AWT Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Housing Societies for Government Employees Islamabad, Pakistan.
Education
Royale Business CollegeLondon
MBA from Project Management
University Overview
Government Institute of Technology D G KhanPakistan
Higher Diploma from Civil Engineering
University Overview
PROJECT MANAGMENT INSUITEUnited States Of America
PMI Project Management Professional from PMI-PMP
University Overview
PROJECT MANAGMENT INSUITEUnited States Of America
PMI Risk Management Professional from PMI-RMP
University Overview
Govt Inter College DG KhanPakistan
Diploma from Information Technology
University Overview
Skills
Primavera P6 & MS Project
Risk Registers & Mitigation Planning
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Cost Forecasting & Budget Monitoring
AUTHORITY EXPERIENCE
AUTHORITY EXPERIENCE
- Dubai Municipality
- Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM)
- Civil Defence
- ADDC & Utility Authorities
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
ARCO Turnkey Solutions LLC
02.2026 - Current
Project Manager
AI Muntada Construction Buildings L.L.C
05.2016 - 02.2026
Project Engineer
Benna Al Mostaqbal Construction L.L.C
03.2013 - 04.2016
Civil Site Engineer
AI Muntada Construction Buildings L.L.C
04.2009 - 02.2013
Site Engineer
NMC PVT Limited Lahore
08.2004 - 03.2008
Site Engineer
White Color PVT Limited Rawalpindi
10.2002 - 08.2004
Royale Business College
MBA from Project Management
Government Institute of Technology D G Khan
Higher Diploma from Civil Engineering
PROJECT MANAGMENT INSUITE
PMI Project Management Professional from PMI-PMP
PROJECT MANAGMENT INSUITE
PMI Risk Management Professional from PMI-RMP
Govt Inter College DG Khan
Diploma from Information Technology