Bilal Khalid, MBA, MEng, BEng, PfMP®, PMP®,

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Email: bilal.khalid.1981@gmail.com
Mobile: +966561385570
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-khalid-pfmp-pmp-meng-beng-peng

Professional Summary

Bilal Khalid is a strategic C-Suite executive with over 21 years of leadership experience in real estate and infrastructure development, driving transformation, full lifecycle development management, investment growth, design & build, and operational excellence across the Middle East, Pakistan, and North Africa. His track record includes leading multi-billion-dollar mixed-use, urban, social, and commercial infrastructure projects across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.

Renowned for scaling organizations, maximizing ROI, and expanding market presence, Bilal combines deep expertise in development delivery with visionary leadership. His core strengths lie in enterprise strategy, development management, portfolio & program leadership, P & L ownership, investment optimization, governance, and efficient design-build execution — all aligned to deliver sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder value.

Key Achievements

? Led multi-billion-dollar real estate and infrastructure portfolios, managing the full development lifecycle — from strategy and feasibility to design, procurement, execution, and handover

? Turned around underperforming business units, boosting profitability and competitive positioning

? Directed high-impact investments and strategic partnerships to maximize ROI and capital efficiency

? Built and inspired cross-functional, high-performance teams focused on innovation, agility, and results

? Oversaw enterprise-wide portfolio & program management aligned with corporate strategy and Vision 2030 priorities

? Collaborated with board-level stakeholders to shape corporate direction, transformation programs, and governance models

Leadership Focus

? Strategic Vision & Execution – Expert in corporate strategy, business transformation, and growth leadership

? Development Delivery & Design-Build Expertise – Full lifecycle oversight from concept and feasibility to execution and asset handover

? Operational Excellence – Proven success in process improvement, cost control, and delivery optimization

? Investment & Financial Leadership – Strong acumen in ROI-driven capital deployment, risk mitigation, and financial performance

? Stakeholder & Board Engagement – Skilled in corporate governance, investor relations, and strategic communication

Education & Credentials

· Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of the People, USA

· Master of Engineering (MEng) in Building Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

· Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

· Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), PMI USA

· Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI USA

· Professional Engineer (PE), Saudi Council of Engineers & Pakistan Engineering Council

Professional Experience (21+ Years)

Head of Enterprise Portfolio, Program, and Project Management Office
IHCC, Saudi Arabia ( www.ihcc.sa )

Lifestyle Developers, Saudi Arabia ( www.lifestyledevelopers.com )

Greener by IHCC ( www.green-er.com )

Jan 2020 – Present

Strategic C-Suite leader driving enterprise growth, development delivery, and transformation across IHCC (Top 5 KSA Construction Firm), 3C (Design Engineering), Lifestyle Developer (Real Estate), and Greener (Sustainability). Oversaw multi-billion-dollar portfolios across healthcare, hospitality, education, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.

? Strategic Vision & Growth:

Partnered with CEO on investment-led expansion, market diversification, and P&L performance across business units aligned with Vision 2030.

? Development & Delivery Leadership:

Led full lifecycle delivery of major real estate and infrastructure projects of healthcare, education, hospitality, residential, commercial, mixed-use across Middle East & North Africa—feasibility, master planning, design-build, execution, and handover.

? Investment & Financial Leadership:

Managed capital planning, IRR/ROI optimization, and risk, securing high-yield investments and enhancing long-term value creation.

? Portfolio & Program Management:

Established enterprise P3M framework; Initiated long-term vision for development portfolios, annual planning, performed proficient projects prioritization, resource allocation, and aligned projects with organizational strategic objectives, governed complex cross-sector portfolios ensuring strategic alignment, delivered value. Directed and delivered complex, large-scale programs by effectively planning, integrating projects, managing interdependencies, and realizing intended benefits—consistently achieving program objectives and strategic value.

? Business Transformation & Efficiency:

Redesigned operations, digitized project controls with AI-powered analytics, and turned around underperforming units to improve profitability.

Key Achievements:

? Scaled group revenue by 30% through investment-led growth, market expansion, and strategic diversification

? Boosted profitability by 10% by turning around underperforming business units and optimizing cost structures

? Delivered multi-billion SAR developments across sectors, achieving high ROI & Profit, on-time delivery, and quality benchmarks. These developments include 6 Nos.300 Bed Medical Cities, 5 Nos. Medical Colleges, 5 Nos. High-rise Residential Towers & buildings, 10 Nos. Hotels & Mixed-Use developments, 2 Specialized Hospitals, Offices Buildings

? Secured strategic investments and partnerships that enhanced capital efficiency and accelerated project delivery

? Built high-performing teams and institutionalized governance frameworks for sustained enterprise growth.

General Manager (Development)
Government of Punjab, Pakistan
Dec 2016 – May 2019

· As a top executive in the government, directly reporting to the CEO, I managed large-scale portfolio comprised of development projects & programs for boarding and day schools across the province, ensuring alignment with educational strategic goals and anticipated growth. Key responsibilities included:

· Development Delivery: Directed numerous development programs & projects from initial feasibility, design, procurement, and construction, adhering to timelines, budget constraints, and maintaining quality standards.

· Portfolio Management: Initiated a long-term vision for educational development portfolio, annual planning, performed proficient projects prioritization, resource allocation, and aligned projects with provincial goals. Achieved to increase the portfolio growth by 800% in three years and achieved the objectives.

· Financial Management: Adopted prudent practices, created budgets, optimized resources, and sourced cost-effective solutions.

· Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with government bodies, educational authorities, and local communities, fostering positive relationships.

· Compliance and Safety: Ensured adherence to laws, regulations, building codes, and safety standards.

· Risk Mitigation: Identified and addressed potential risks, implementing strategies to minimize interruptions.

· Team Leadership: Led a multidisciplinary team, fostering a cooperative environment that drove project success.

· Monitoring and Reporting: Instituted mechanisms to assess progress and programs, provided updates to CEO and Authority Board.

· Sustainability: Advocated for environmentally sustainable practices, incorporating innovative solutions to boost efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Projects & Programs:

· Established eight new large-scale boarding schools, complete with diverse facilities of educational campus, hostels, residential colony, sports buildings, auditorium, infrastructure, in four cities.

· Upgraded 12 existing boarding schools to higher secondary level by developing new educational campus, hostels, expanded residential colony, sports buildings, auditorium, and infrastructure.

· Developed eight new day scholar schools (Centers of Excellence) across five cities.

· Developed necessary missing facilities to 43 educational institutions lacking essential elements.

Consultant Project Manager (PMCM Client Representative)
DAR Engineering, Saudi Arabia
Mar 2014 – Jun 2016

· Managed complex large-scale healthcare medical city (PPNNCC, King Fahad Mefical City, Riyadh) and commercial projects of value SAR 1.8 billion as Client Representative for Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia and Emaar KAEC.

· Delivered strategic project outcomes within budget and timeline constraints with standard quality & safety.

· Built client trust through transparent reporting and consistent delivery of high-value project outcomes.

Project Manager (Saudi Aramco Project)
Peaks Group, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2013 – Nov 2013

· Delivered Saudi Aramco’s multi-city security & community buildings project formed of 29 buildings and infrastructure development in 7 oil & gas bulk plants & community area of Saudi Aramco in 7 Cities of Saudi Arabia with best performance in time, cost, and quality metrics.

· Implemented comprehensive project management plans and risk control measures to ensure project success.

Regional Projects Manager - South Region
Wateen Telecom Limited, Pakistan (Abu Dhabi Group Company)
Jul 2006 – Jun 2012

· Directed country-wide telecom infrastructure development projects, regional corporate office, business centre buildings, including the rollout of OFC Long Haul Project (52000 km fibre & 66 telecom exchange buildings) and WiMAX networks (Worlds largest WiMax Rollout) across provinces Sindh and Baluchistan.

· Collaborated with government entities to align project objectives with public and private sector requirements

· Received 5 Appreciation Letters & Certificate of Achievement from CEO Wateen Telecom.

Resident Engineer
National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited
Jan 2003 – Jul 2006

· Managed, Supervised and successfully delivered residential and educational development projects including 3 Day schools and Residential Colony of 254 Houses, ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations.

· Received Appreciation Letter from Vice President NESPAK for excellent performance.

Courses

· Business Results Training, Tonny Robins USA

· Agile Project Management - ACP® Certification Course, PMI USA

· Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects, Dubai International PM forum UAE

· Framing a Dynamic, Human-Centered Transformation, PMI USA

· Risk & Crises Management, PMI USA

· Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy, LinkedIn

· Finance Foundations: Corporate Governance, LinkedIn

· Leveraging Generative AI for Project Management, PMI USA

· Negotiations in Public Procurement, ITM

· Primavera P-6 Advanced & Basic Courses, Primavera University Singapore

Languages

English: Fluent | Arabic: Basic | Urdu: Fluent | Hindi: Fluent