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With over 25 years of experience in project management, I am now primarily focused on interior architecture, space design, and layout.
I support residential, commercial, hotel, and hospitality projects, from the design phases to operational coordination, with a strong sensitivity to design, materials, volumes, and space experience.
My background in complex and international projects allows me to ensure the coordination of different stakeholders, design follow-up, technical interface management, and overall project piloting in demanding and multicultural environments.
Languages: French, English, Arabic
Key Skills: Interior architecture, space design, space planning, design coordination, materials & finishes, project management, team coordination, contractual management.
I am available for missions in interior architecture, residential and high-end design, hospitality, retail, commercial spaces, and development projects.
Portfolio: ritaboustany.com
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- ALSTOMProject ManagerARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGJune 2024 - October 2025 (1 year and 4 months)Paris, FranceProject Manager – RSS (Rolling Stock & Systems)AlUla Experiential Tramway Project – Alstom / Egis Rail (SEA)France – Saudi Arabia | 2023–2025Full piloting of the RSS (rolling stock and systems) contract for the AlUla tramway, a unique experiential project led by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU).Coordination between Alstom (contractor), Egis/SEA (PMC), RCU (client), and LDI (Lead Designer).Schedule, risk, and contractual reporting managementContribution to the RCU–SEA–Alstom decision-making process, ensuring smooth communication between European and Saudi teams.Support for contractual negotiations (EOT, claims, additional costs).Representation of the PMC during design reviews, FAT, and strategic meetings.Working languages: English, French, ArabicInternational mobility: France – La Rochelle – AlUla
- QATAR RAILWAYS COMPANY,Senior Station Architect Manager (Client Representative)January 2014 - September 2019 (5 years and 8 months)Doha, QatarDOHA METRO GREEN LINE EXTENSION Construction of 9 metro stations, including 4 elevated and 5 underground. January 2014 - September 2019 Tender and Technical Evaluation•Launch the architectural technical tender document.•Lead the architectural schemes for the 9 stations, incorporating all lessons learned from Phase 1 of the Doha Metro and all possible optimizations.•Evaluate and pre-select companies.
- AREP - SNCF/GARES & CONNEXIONS,Assistant Architect to the Project ManagerMarch 2004 - August 2004 (5 months)Paris, FrancePARIS NORTH STATION CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRACTION ANTENNA 24km2 / €40 million excluding tax works. Companies: GAGNE Execution of the metal structure works•Monitor the metal structure works delivered in 2004. Approve the companies' execution drawings.•Control and weekly reports of the metal structure works carried out by the contractor.
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Education
- Specialized Higher Studies in MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTUREVersailles School of Architecture (EAV) and University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC).Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées en MATERIAUX POUR L'ARCHITECTURE
- Higher Studies (DES) in ARCHITECTURELebanese Academy of Fine Arts.2000Etudes Supérieures (DES) en ARCHITECTURE
Certifications
- Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute2022