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BHARAT KHATRI

BHARAT KHATRI

PMP®
Dubai,DU

Summary

Senior Real Estate & Project Management professional with 12+ years’ experience delivering complex commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across the UAE, GCC, and India. Proven expertise in end-to-end project lifecycle management — from feasibility and due diligence through design, authority approvals, construction, and handover. Skilled in coordinating with Dubai Municipality, DDA, RERA, Trakhees, Civil Defense and other regional authorities to ensure statutory compliance. Adept at managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager - Real Estate MEA

ALFA LAVAL MIDDLE EAST LTD.
Dubai
10.2022 - Current

Lead strategic real estate initiatives and projects across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring compliance with global policies and regional regulations.

  • Managed office and service center expansions/relocations from feasibility through to handover.
  • Liaised with Dubai Municipality, DDA, RERA, Trakhees, Civil Defense for authority submissions, permits, and approvals.
  • Directed design development, contractor appointment, and performance reviews to maintain quality and design intent.
  • Controlled project budgets, cashflows, and schedules using MS Project & Excel dashboards.
  • Mentored junior engineers and coordinators, enhancing delivery capability across regions.
  • Successfully completed Alfa Laval MEA Headquarters project on time and within budget.

MANAGER - REAL ESTATE

ALFA LAVAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
PUNE, Maharashtra
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Spearheaded world-class infrastructure campus development, integrating sustainability and safety standards.
  • Conducted feasibility studies, space utilization analysis, and highest & best use assessments.
  • Negotiated complex lease agreements and led RE consolidation projects during COVID-19.
  • Managed end-to-end consultant/vendor engagement, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
  • Delivered projects within budget constraints while aligning with global procurement guidelines.

ASSISTANT MANAGER- GM, BD & Project Management

Cushman & Wakefield India Private Limited
PUNE
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed P&L for multiple projects, developing procurement strategies and vendor evaluations.
  • Prepared bid summaries, TEC reports, and presented to senior management for approvals.
  • Oversaw contract administration, change management, and stakeholder reporting.

Jr. Engineer (Civil) Construction

MAN INFRA CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.
MUMBAI
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed a team of 12 members for the successful execution of a 21-floor residential project involving two towers
  • Supervised site execution, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and project timelines.

Education

MBA - REAL ESTATE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

National Institute of Construction Management And Research - PUNE
PUNE
04-2015

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - CIVIL ENGINEER

Datta Meghe College OF Engineering - AIROLI NAVI MUMBAI
AIROLI NAVI MUMBAI
05-2011

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Procurement and Vendor Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Contract Management
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Green Field & Brown Field Project Operations
  • Design & Build project
  • Change Management
  • Value engineering
  • Liaison for Statutory Approvals
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Team Leadership and Coordination
  • AutoCAD 2D Advanced
  • AutoCAD 3D Basics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Proficient in Project Management Software (eg, SAP)

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • Managing Project effectively -PMBOK
  • Training Program on IGBC India
  • Issues in Land Laws at "Indian Law Society"

Personal Information

Passport Number: M1761111 (Validity: 08-03-2034)

Hobbies and Interests

  • News Hunting- Real Estate Trends
  • Travelling
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

  • Passionate individual with a love for volleyball, swimming, travel, and staying informed about political affairs through reading news.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Project Lifecycle Management (Feasibility → Handover)
  • Mixed-Use, Residential & Commercial Developments
  • UAE Authority Approvals (DDA, RERA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Civil Defense)
  • Feasibility Studies & Investment Appraisals
  • Stakeholder & Consultant Management
  • Design Coordination & Value Engineering
  • Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance
  • Contract Negotiation & Lease Management
  • Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting
  • MS Project, Excel Dashboards & Reporting Tools
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring

Timeline

Regional Manager - Real Estate MEA

ALFA LAVAL MIDDLE EAST LTD.
10.2022 - Current

MANAGER - REAL ESTATE

ALFA LAVAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2018 - 09.2022

ASSISTANT MANAGER- GM, BD & Project Management

Cushman & Wakefield India Private Limited
04.2015 - 09.2018

Jr. Engineer (Civil) Construction

MAN INFRA CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.
07.2011 - 06.2013

MBA - REAL ESTATE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

National Institute of Construction Management And Research - PUNE

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - CIVIL ENGINEER

Datta Meghe College OF Engineering - AIROLI NAVI MUMBAI
BHARAT KHATRIPMP®