Antoine ABI SAAD
MEAUX
Summary
Organized and detail oriented with 14+ years of New Construction and 4+ years in real estate - experience from the office to the field. Leading office team to on-site construction teams to a small real estate team.
Skillful in defining financial capabilities through forecasting, projections, volume and operational optimized practices for increasing productivity and profitability.
Talented with excellent employee/people development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 18+ years of experience.
Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Dedicated construction and real estate professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager - Real Estate Operations
NEXITY
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversee day-to-day activities and long-term strategic planning within NEXITY real estate development company.
- Ensure smooth operations across all departments, coordinating workflow among sales, marketing, property management, and finance teams.
- Involve developing and implementing operational policies, managing budgets, and overseeing technology systems to improve efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with local real estate laws and regulations, ensuring organization meets industry standards.
- Act as trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee and provide consistent consolidated schedule, budget, risk and opportunity reporting.
- Identify and proactively manage risks and issues that could impact projects across portfolio; ensure solutions are successfully implemented by removing roadblocks or facilitating prioritizing conversations among relevant stakeholders.
Real Estate Development Manager
ARCHIK - Real Estate And Architecture Agency
05.2013 - 08.2020
- Analyze potential properties to purchase, including producing proformas and creating written project documents, coordinate due diligence activities, analyze the rental sub-market, and generally support the VP/Director or Senior Real Estate Development Manager(s)
- Work with team members to prepare responses to requests for proposals and solicitations for bids by collaborating on the creative concept, analyzing the economics and financing structure and preparing proposal materials
- Manage preparation of debt and equity financing applications for each assigned development.
- Coordinate and present at resident and community meetings.
- Manage the entitlement/zoning and permitting processes, and related community input and approval processes
- Manage and maintain development schedules to ensure timely completion of development milestones including closing.
- Coordinate the work of professional consultants comprising the development team, schedule development team meetings and review consultant reports
- Monitor marketing lease-up process to meet or exceed lease-up goals
Asset Manager
TAA GROUP
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Preparation of asset management strategies and business plans for potential investments
- Completing strategic asset management initiatives to improve property values: refurbishments, redevelopment, lease negotiations, CAPEX projects…
- Budget planning, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of all strategic decisions.
- Providing portfolio reporting and financial analysis to justify asset strategy
- Compliance with all regulatory matters in conjunction with internal compliance and external advisers
- Managing third parties including Property Managers, Legal Professionals, Valuers, Lease Advisors
- Prepare and submit assigned reporting to management and investors
- Review property inspection reports
- Analysis of the ESG impact on the property sector and taking relevant decisions to factor this into an asset management approach.
Commercial Real Estate Specialist
TAA GROUP
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Present potential buyers with market demographic studies, environmental research, and financial analysis about the properties they are offering for sale or lease.
- Give information to commercial clients about the property's location, data on nearby businesses, and extensive demographics about the area's population.
- Daily to-do list cold calls to business owners and managers to identify future clients and to glean statistical information. Also keep track of lease payments for other commercial properties and office complexes in the area.
- Prepare statistical analysis techniques, including breakeven analysis, to help clients determine a basic margin of safety.
- To know about property maintenance costs and possible renovations.
- Network with local businesses, negotiate between buyers and sellers, oversee property inspections, arrange for financing, and facilitate final transactions.
Real Estate Agent- Villa Specialist
AOUN Real Estate Agency
01.2003 - 11.2006
- Expanded client base through consistent networking events, maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns for luxury properties, attracting qualified buyers and securing high-value transactions.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Consistently stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, attending professional development courses and seminars to better serve clients.
Education
Certification - Real Estate Estimation
Real Estate School
Ministry Of Justice06.2018
MBA - MBA Program- Major in Accounting/Taxation, Finance
ESA Business School
Beirut-Lebanon12.2004
Master's - Architecture
Lebanese University
Beyrouth - Lebanon12.2002
Skills
- Operational Management
- Legal Issue Resolution
- Analytical and Logical Thinking, excellent problem solving
- Construction Project Oversight
- Staff Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Financing Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- CRM
- DocuSign - Contract
- Social Media Engagement
Certification
- Licensed Bidding and Estimation Expert - 2016 active
- Licensed Real Estate Estimation Certification - 2018 active
Timeline
Program Manager - Real Estate Operations
NEXITY
11.2021 - 11.2023
Real Estate Development Manager
ARCHIK - Real Estate And Architecture Agency
05.2013 - 08.2020
Asset Manager
TAA GROUP
08.2010 - 04.2013
Commercial Real Estate Specialist
TAA GROUP
01.2007 - 07.2010
Real Estate Agent- Villa Specialist
AOUN Real Estate Agency
01.2003 - 11.2006
Certification - Real Estate Estimation
Real Estate School
MBA - MBA Program- Major in Accounting/Taxation, Finance
ESA Business School
Master's - Architecture
Lebanese University
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