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Fergal Reilly

Fergal Reilly

Director - Project Delivery & Development
Dubai

Summary

I am a detail-oriented, flexible, and reliable construction professional, motivated by attaining high standards and prompt project completion. My in-depth theoretical knowledge of the construction process is complemented by a strong understanding of project planning and commercial and contractual aspects of business. I possess a hunger for furthering myself professionally and seek to work in a highly motivated, challenging, and competitive environment

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director

Dubai Holdings
Dubai
03.2022 - Current

Jumeirah Asora Bay - (Jan'25 - ongoing)

Project Lead for development and delivery of an ultra luxury Jumeirah Hotel (123 keys) and Branded Residences and Villas (45 keys) at La Mer Dubai.

Burj Al Arab - (Oct'24 -ongoing)

Project lead for the feasibility studies, budget and programme proposals, and design development for the refurbishment and re-positioning of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.

Bluewaters Island - Hotel Redevelopment Project (Sept'23 - Oct'24)

Transition of Caesars Palace, Dubai to Banyan Tree and Delano Hotel including Cove Beach Development. Both hotel scopes involve full refurbishment of rooms, suites, F&Bs and public areas with one property shutting for an 12 month period. Cove Beach Development constitutes construction of multiple new F&B outlets. Commercial strategy of the project was two stage procurement.

Value: 320million


Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab - (May'22 - Current)
Construction Project Lead for the delivery of Jumeirah's new flagship hotel. The resort consists of 386 rooms and suites, four penthouses, as well as 83 luxury hotel apartment suites, 5 pools, 15 F&B outlets. Multi-functional role including delivery, commercial and claims management, design and programme development. Project was developed under UKEF funding.
Value: 2.6billion AED


Jumeirah Beach Hotel - (May'22-Jan'23)
Project Lead for fast-track delivery of the enhancement of JBH consisting of the construction of 2 restaurants, new executive pool, dispense bars and landscaping. Commercial strategy of the project consisted of two stage procurement.
Value: 94million AED

Projects Manager

Khansaheb Civil Engineering
Dubai
11.2017 - 03.2022

Bulgari Ocean Villas and Lofts (Sep'20 - Mar'22)

Construction of ultra luxury lofts and Ocean Villas at Jumeirah Bay Island on behalf of Meraas design by Antonio Citterio PV.

Value: 480million AED

University of Birmingham, DIAC (Jan'20- Nov'21)

Main Contractor construction on behalf of TECOM Dubai. University exceeds 26,000sqm including 4 story main atrium area, large lecture halls, 6 lab areas, library area spanning three floors, seminar rooms and teaching and learning innovation zones.

Value: 356million AED

Majd Al Futtaim, Entertainment and Leisure Portfolio (Multiple projects.

Extensive experience in executing developments projects like cinemas, F&Bs, retail fit-outs, in Mall of Emirates, Al Zahia Mall and Deira City Centre on behalf of MAF Leisure.

The Obelisk - Sofitel, WAFI Mall (Dec '18 - Jan '20)
Project Manager - Completion of 53 story hotel tower structure and facade works, followed by fit-out of F&B outlets, hotel pool and recreation areas. Approx 3,000 operatives on site daily.
Value: 165million AED

Education

Master of Science -

IT Carlow/DF Eng College
Ireland
09.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Engineering -

National University of Ireland
Galway
09.2011 - 05.2015

Honours Diploma - Leadership & Management -

National University of Ireland
Maynooth
09.2008 - 01.2010

Interests

Physical Fitness & Wellbeing

Personal Professional Development

Current International Affairs & Economics

Skills

Very approachable, open minded individual who can easily converse with all levels of an organization. Maintain high personal standards in order to set minimum level of expectancy from colleagues and subordinates.

Timeline

Director

Dubai Holdings
03.2022 - Current

Projects Manager

Khansaheb Civil Engineering
11.2017 - 03.2022

Master of Science -

IT Carlow/DF Eng College
09.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Engineering -

National University of Ireland
09.2011 - 05.2015

Honours Diploma - Leadership & Management -

National University of Ireland
09.2008 - 01.2010
Fergal ReillyDirector - Project Delivery & Development