The Building People, LLC
Certified Partner
About The Building People, LLC
We are up to transforming the built workplace environment through technology, buildings, and people. We empower our clients to understand how things like real estate, technology, and talent strategy impact business results.
As former business owners and CEO’s who have experienced all of the challenges associated with owning, growing, and exciting businesses, we understand the importance of knowing how people are affecting performance. Our consulting practice brings a unique approach to serving the private and public sector globally as we empower organizations to align talent to strategy to deliver predictable results.
Team Leaders
Saima Malik
SVP of HR, CHRO
Saima is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for The Building People. She has over 20 years of human resources experience, 15 specifically within the industry. Currently, she is responsible for driving the strategic direction and management of the human resources and people for The Building People. Saima has innovatively developed and successfully executed various talent strategies throughout her career. Her expertise includes talent acquisition, workforce planning, benefits, employee relations, performance management, career management, and upskilling. She has built an industry reputation as a functional business leader who brings business acumen and strategy to fast-growing organizations. Saima has been recognized by industry partners like Washington Exec and Washington Business Journal for her focus on building strong culture and leading people efforts.
Jake Morgal
Project Manager and PI Consultant
Jake Morgal is a certified Predictive Index Talent Optimization Consultant and Project Manager at The Building People, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of people, process, and performance. With a deep understanding of PI's science-backed tools, Jake specializes in aligning talent strategy with business strategy to help organizations build high-performing teams and achieve operational excellence. Jake brings a dynamic perspective to workforce development, combining real-world program and project management expertise with a strategic understanding of how to optimize human capital. He is passionate about using behavioral insights to improve hiring, leadership development, and team dynamics. His work is centered on delivering tailored, science-backed solutions that elevate performance and empower people to thrive.