BHARAT KHATRI

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.
• Currently excelling as a Regional Lead for Offices & Service Centers projects in the Middle East and Africa, overseeing office expansions and relocations, ensuring a conducive work environment for employees.
• Proficient in key skills such as Program Management, Budgeting, Risk Management, and Stakeholder communication, acquired through hands-on experience and continuous learning.
• Showcased exceptional leadership in spearheading the creation of an innovative infrastructure campus, highlighting impeccable project management skills and meticulous diligence.
• Excels in guiding project management consultants and vendors through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring safety compliance, conducting feasibility studies, and achieving successful project completion.
• Adept in integrating industry-leading Real Estate and Project Management practices, ensuring alignment with global policies and industry benchmarks.
• Acting as SPOC for adherence and implementing the Group Real Estate (GRE) guidelines in the region for strategic footprint in selection of Locations/Sites for Offices & Service centers.
• Spearheading expansions and relocation of office projects & service centers in the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Collaborating closely with Senior Leadership on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Assisting Business Heads in achieving project objectives aligned with organizational visions and KPIs.
• Acting as lead for all the Real Estate transactions, construction, project management, as per Global Real Estate guidelines in the region.
• Collaborating with IPCs, external brokers, and property managers to identify the best-suited property as per business requirements.
• Establishing head of terms for lease agreements for new locations selection and relocation projects, alongside formulating captive investments for warehouse & offices.
• Orchestrated workplace design and planning, guaranteeing a productive and comfortable environment for employees.
• Executing best practices of Real Estate and Project Management in line with Global Real Estate policy.
• Leading the Steering Committee meetings, providing MIS reports to Local and Group management for informed decision-making.
• Acting as the key person in administering the lease portfolio in the region and managing critical lease renewal dates.
• Leading as technical support for all projects, repair, and maintenance of facilities in the region MEA.
• Managed project plans to ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints.
• Aided in fulfilling Project Management duties across construction projects from inception to occupation.
• Spearheaded site reviews, budgeting initiatives, and facilitated seamless pay-outs.
• Successfully completed Alfa Laval Branded Head Quarter MEA as on time and within the Budget.

• 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.
• Spearheaded the development of a world-class infrastructure campus, ensuring a secure and sustainable workplace.
• Crafted Capex and Opex forecasts tailored to business requirements and provided regular updates to management.
• Led an activity-based scientific study as a key initiative to optimize space utilization, define the appropriate agility based on occupancy for each division, and implement the findings in the new campus.
• Led the formulation of RFPs for architects, project management, and other consultants.
• Devised the optimal procurement strategy to support package-wise procurement in alignment with global procurement guidelines, ensuring the best time and cost efficiency.
• Directed consultants/vendors throughout project processes from safety assessments to completion.
• Led a team with clear roles and responsibilities, empowered teams to identify and solve problems, fostered motivation, and ensured necessary resources to achieve project goals.
• Generated comprehensive reports for management review and facilitated vendor appointments in line with procurement processes.
• Prepared monthly cash flows and forecasted project completion costs for management review.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to strategize on-site activities and evaluate drawings for risk assessment.
• Devised budget-conscious real estate and facilities strategies, negotiating adeptly with challenging owners for facility improvements.
• Negotiated complex lease agreements for office, warehouse, service, and distribution facilities in line with business requirements.
• Formulated lease terms for all RE properties in the India region. Acted as lead in RE consolidation project for all RE office in India during COVID-19.

• Projects -

Office Fitout - Veritas Technologies, DBS Bank, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs, Duetsche Bank, Verifone, Barclays, Vistaprint, LinkedIn. Commercial Build Project - Capgemini, Nirlon Technologies.

Industrial Project - Kimberly Clark, Honeywell.

• Oversaw and compiled project P&L accounts, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Led end-to-end project planning from Pre-Construction through Handover, aligning with business objectives and timelines.
• Managed stakeholder communication at stage-gate approvals across Design, Procurement, Construction, and Handover phases.
• Devised and implemented procurement strategies by evaluating vendors on quality, pricing, and suitability.
• Prepared bid summaries and Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) reports for senior management decision-making.
• Oversaw change cost management, approvals, and reporting, tracking contract variations and their financial impact.
• Planned and allocated resources for project teams to optimize productivity and meet project milestones.
• Managed client billing and invoicing as per milestone-based payment terms, ensuring timely revenue realization.

• Projects - 1. Godrej Properties - Godrej Anandam - 2. Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. - Gateway to Mumbai
• Led end-to-end planning and execution for two 21-floor towers, with a focus on material planning and effective delivery in a brownfield environment to achieve project completion targets.
• Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols, project guidelines, and quality standards. Supervised daily construction activities, monitoring progress against contractual requirements and safety regulations.
• Coordinated and fostered collaboration with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitored schedule performance and evaluated quality of workmanship delivered by contractors, driving timely corrective actions.
• Reviewed and analyzed blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to identify and resolve potential issues or conflicts.