Michel Khouday
ÉTS Next-Generation Ambassador
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Construction and Engineering, Public and Private Buildings and Infrastructure, SAJO
Michel Khouday is an iconic figure in engineering, construction, and project management. With more than 50 multimillion-dollar projects to his name, some of which exceed $1 billion, he excels in complex traditional and P3 jobs. He is known for his technical proficiency, exemplary cost management, and ability to nurture the talents of his team. A graduate of Harvard and MIT, he combines expertise and leadership among a broad industry network, contributing to the growth and reach of the organizations he leads.
Education at ÉTS
- Master’s in Construction Engineering (2009)
- PhD in Engineering (2018)
Areas of expertise
- Administration and business development
- Buildings and infrastructure
- Construction and engineering
- Project and operations management
- Governance
- Strategic planning and optimization
Awards and distinctions
- 2014: ÉTS Next-Generation Ambassador Award
Additional information
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), ESG-UQAM
- Member, Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec
- Treasurer, Engineering Institute of Canada (since 2020)
- President, Executive Office, Association des MBA du Québec (2019–2021)
- Board member, Association des MBA du Québec (since 2019)
- Lecturer in construction, engineering, and management, Polytechnique Montréal (since 2016)
- President, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (2018–2020)