James Mathew

Experienced Civil Engineer and Facilities Management Project Manager with 20+ years of GCC experience in Facilities Management, Asset Management, Building & Infrastructure Maintenance, Civil Construction, Interior Fit-Out, Turnkey Projects, and CAFM systems. Strong experience in managing PPM, corrective maintenance, civil works, facilities operations, asset performance, project execution, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary technical teams covering Civil, MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting, and related building services. Proven ability to manage projects from planning and procurement through execution, monitoring, cost control, quality assurance, risk management, commissioning, and handover, while maintaining compliance with HSE, contractual, technical, budget, and schedule requirements.

Strong leadership, client coordination, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and team supervision skills, with a focus on operational efficiency, asset reliability, cost optimization, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

PROJECT MANAGER – DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Civil, Fit-Out & Facilities Management at Team House Construction & Facilities Management (2026-01 – Present)

• Manage civil, fit-out, facilities management, and maintenance-related activities for projects and subcontract works.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, resources, contractors, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, costs, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Oversee site execution, material requirements, inspections, and project documentation.
• Support effective delivery of works for clients including Qatar Foundation and Old Doha Port projects.

GENERAL SUPERVISOR / CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER at Atkins Réalis (SNC-Lavalin) (2022-04 – 2025-12)

Project: Qatar Foundation District Cooling Plant, Stadium & Infrastructure Facilities Management and Maintenance

• Coordinated and managed PPM, corrective maintenance, civil engineering projects, and facilities activities.
• Ensured compliance with approved specifications, budgets, schedules, quality standards, HSE requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinated with procurement teams for materials, suppliers, equipment, and timely delivery.
• Conducted site inspections and coordinated material requirements and client approvals.
• Liaised with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and technical teams to resolve deficiencies, design issues, technical conflicts, and change orders.
• Managed project costs, monitored expenditure, forecast requirements, and identified cost-saving opportunities.
• Led coordination and progress meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Implemented risk management measures to identify and mitigate project and operational risks.
• Supervised PPM and corrective maintenance activities and monitored work quality and safety.
• Prepared progress reports, technical records, project documentation, and close-out documents.
• Coordinated with regulatory authorities for required permits, inspections, approvals, and certifications.
• Applied current Facilities Management practices and cost-effective solutions to improve project and operational performance.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – CIVIL & INTERIOR FIT-OUT / ENGINEER at M/s Manu Lal & Sons (2019-06 – 2022-03)

• Planned, coordinated, and supervised civil and interior fit-out projects.
• Coordinated with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Managed project schedules, budgets, procurement, resources, and site execution.
• Conducted inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
• Resolved technical issues and construction-related conflicts.
• Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Implemented site safety and quality control measures.
• Provided technical guidance to project teams and maintained stakeholder communication.

PROJECT & CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at EMCO-QATAR (2010-03 – 2019-06)

Qatar Foundation & Qatar Gas Contracts

• Managed routine inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and facility-related activities.
• Responded to equipment breakdowns and technical issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinated vendors and contractors for repairs, replacements, and specialist works.
• Developed preventive maintenance schedules and supported asset performance improvement.
• Maintained records of inspections, repairs, replacements, and maintenance activities.
• Conducted root-cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
• Evaluated equipment performance and recommended upgrades and modifications.
• Trained junior staff on maintenance procedures and safety requirements.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure reliable and continuous facilities operations.

Engineer – Projects at Al Misbah Trading & Contracting Co. (2004 – 2009)

Senior Project Engineer at M/s Ambience Interiors (P) Ltd. (1999 – 2004)

Site Engineer at M/s S.N. Sharma Associates (1997 – 1999)

Site Supervisor – Hotels & Restaurants Interior at Sterling Group (1995 – 1997)

MBA in Business Management & Administration – East Bridge College, in academic collaboration with European International University (EIU – Paris), France (2025)

B.Tech in Civil Engineering – Manav Bharti University, India (2012)

Diploma in Civil Engineering (1995)