Riad El-Ghazal, Director/CEO

Riad El-Ghazal is the President and CEO of GR Construction and Site Development. He has owned and operated this successful company since it’s inception in 1994.

Mr. El-Ghazal is a motivator that has moved up the ranks. His hands on approach to GR Construction and Site Development is known to and appreciated by many of his clients. He has been seen on more than
one occasion operating heavy equipment or assisting in layout.

Collective Value of Completed Work in Last Five Years:

I. 2008 - $2.5 Million
II. 2007 - $1.6 Million
III. 2006 - $1.2 Million
IV. 2005 - $700 Thousand
V. 2004 - $500 Thousand

Riad has an established track record and proficiency in budgeting, planning scheduling and coordination. Consistently he has exceeded his client requirements for achieving project goals, including deadlines and budgets. Riad believes that there is no I in Team. He leads by example, in a do as I do environment. As a problem solver, he is notably most effective in managing complex and unique construction applications. He has considerable expertise in materials and budget management, and is recognized within the industry for his dedication to the highest standards of Construction Quality.

Education

1983 –Secondary School
1986 –University of Lebanon – Project Management
1989 –Algonquin College

Project Experience

I. Environment Canada, Upgrade Site Utilites Building #8 (Project Manager)
II. General Burns Pool (Project Manager)
III. City of Ottawa Salt and Sand Dome (Project Manager)
IV. City of Ottawa Bashnerd Sanitary Replacement (Project Manager)
V. Albion Heatherington Community Centre (Project Manager)
VI. Holiday Inn Express (Project Manager)
VII. Lebreton Flats Tower 1 Landscaping (Project Manager)
VIII. City of Ottawa Yzerman Arena East Wall Retrofit (Project Manager)