Mustapha Chbinou
**** ******** ****** **, ********** D.C. 20037 I ac8g0k@r.postjobfree.com I +1-202-***-**** CAREER SUMMARY
Extensive background in design and project management, coupled with knowledge in residential, office space, health care and hospitality development. Successfully coordinating and leading design teams, collaborating with contractors and other consultants, organizing budgetary guidelines and managing the client’s expectations in conjunction with timely delivery. I have worked on all phases of design from developing design concepts to construction documents to tracking project progress, to procuring materials. I have worked on site and supervised construction with a strong commitment to design integrity, rational planning and technical precision. I have also acted on behalf of the owner to:
Coordinate with hotel operators for their requirements/standards considering budget constraints and maintaining design scheme
Manage and coordinate with the purchasing agent consultant works in tendering, evaluating, selecting of proper manufacturers, approvals of purchasing orders, payment approvals, shipping schedules and delivery processes (off land scope)
Prepare and split packages for procurement process for local purchase to ensure cost and time efficiency optimization
Manage the destination service provider works for warehousing, delivery and deployment of all assets to site for local and overseas purchased elements and de-snagging works for repair and handing over to the operator after coding (in land scope)
Manage all mock-up related works and score stakeholders’ essential approvals
Manage the handing over process to various hotel operators- Hilton, Marriott
Establish and manage the AMS (asset management system) for all assets at the project
Manage issuance of, snagging and de-snagging processes and taking over certificates PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Interior Architect, Massa Interior, Dubai, UAE 2016 to present
Overseeing the design and technical management of all hospitality projects
Working through conceptual design with clients, stakeholders, and operators.
Co-creating documentation packages with a focus on design, quality, cost, simplicity and efficiency.
Leading and monitoring interior design team to prepare project deliverables such as CAD drawings packages, presentation boards, renderings, schedules, sketches, including SD, DD, CD, FF&E specifications and contract administration.
Insuring that deadlines, budgets and schedules are maintained.
Discussing design ideas with procurement & commercial team to fit the budget.
Creating/reviewing/coordinating with professional and technical consultants (mechanical, electrical and structural engineers and architects).
Resolving interior design problems during project construction.
Delivering projects on to site.
Replying to customer enquiries in a timely and accurate manner
Completing documentation and administrative records, fully and accurately Massa
Studio,
Dubai, UAE
Office space (Concept/
Schematic/Design
Development/Construction
Document/Construction
Administration)
1,800 Sqf New Construction
Velvet Lounge &
Cafe, Dammam,
KSA
Food and beverage
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/ Construction Document)
900 Sqf New Construction
Blu Plaza Cristal
Hotel
4-Star Hotel, Guest Room Area
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/ Construction Document)
190 keys
New Construction
Fairmont Hotel,
Dubai, UAE
5-Star hotel, Guest Room Area
(Concept/Schematic/ Design
Development/Construction
Document)
394 keys Renovation
Projects
Regional Director, The Gettys Group, Dubai, UAE, 2012 to 2016
Implemented business strategic objectives in alignment with corporate goals
Managed and optimized the operational efficiencies within the region
Built high-level and long-lasting hotel group relationships to enhance contracting efforts in the assigned countries
Generated new business both in face to face meetings and over the phone
Developed and maintained a database of all contacts
Wrote up sales reports, activity reports and revenue forecasts
Met with clients to determine the requirements, needs and scope of work,
Prepared the
Defined, implemented and coordinated work with architects, designers and other consultants
Managed all Interior design and architecture at all phases including: - Concept / Schematic Design, Design Development, - Construction Document, - Contract Administration
Conducted site visits and inspection to check the conformance with our drawing and FFE specifications
Projects
Olaya Hotel
Riyadh, KSA
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food
and beverage, Guestroom area
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/Construction
Document)
360 keys New Construction
Tazi Palace,
Tangers,
Morocco
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food and
Beverage & Guest suites
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/Construction Document)
400 keys New Construction
Rotana
Dubai, UAE
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food and
Beverage
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/Construction Document)
600 keys New Construction
Hilton Suites,
Makkah, KSA
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food
and beverage (Concept/
Schematic/Design
Development/Design
Development + & Contract
Administration)
425 keys New Construction
Marriott, Makkah,
KSA
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food
and beverage, Guest Room
Area
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/Design
Development + & Contract
Administration)
420 keys New Construction
Kohler Hospitality,
Jeddah, KSA
Show Room
(Concept/Schematic/Design
Development/Construction
Document & Contract
Administration)
600
Square meter
Conversion
St. Regis,
Amman, Jordan
5-Star hotel, Public areas/Food
and beverage
(Concept/Schematic/ Design
Development/Construction
Document)
420 keys New Construction
Senior Project Director, Forrest Perkins, Washington, DC, USA 2009 to 2012
Directed luxury hospitality projects in the Middle East
Worked with partnering firms
Coordinated all disciplines and successfully implemented each hotel operator requirements
Demonstrated excellent project management skills, including project scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and progress reporting
Delivered quality results and advocated for design integrity and consistency
Moved the projects from the conceptual design stage to design development stage
Produced and worked on detailed design drawings
Coordinated all disciplines and implemented local and international regulations, codes and standards
Participated in all site meetings and made a daily site visits during the construction
Reviewed and approved or took other appropriate action upon purchasing agents’ submittals (shop
drawings, product data, samples, and furniture mock-ups) for sole purpose of checking for conformance with
information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Document
Observed the construction and the installation of furnishings for all areas
Conducted inspections upon receipt of notice of substantial completion of the work to check conformance
with the requirements of the construction and FF&E Contract Documents
Prepared and submitted to the owner’s designated representative reports of findings from the inspection
Projects
Associate Architect, WTS International, Rockville, MD, USA, 2004 – 2009
Planned and designed interior spaces for hospitality, spa and fitness facilities in U.S. and around the world
Consulted with clients to assess needs and requirements
Led projects at all phases including program, plan, concept and design
Established a design concept based on client budget including specifications preparation, construction supervision and project progress coordination
Directed staff to provide detailed CAD drawings and supporting documentation on schedule and worked within set budgetary constraints
Prepared mood boards of FF&E and Art work
Prepared the equipment specifications
Conducted co-ordination meeting with all parties
Approved shop drawings of FF&E
Managed projects and monitored site progress
Projects
The Inn at
Essex Essex,
VT
Spa and Fitness
(Concept/Schematic/ Design
Development)
1,000
Square meter
New
Construction
Mont Airy Casino
and Spa Pocono Area,
PA
Spa and Fitness
(Concept/Schematic/ Design
Development)
2,000
Square meter
New
Construction
Royal Palm Hotel
and Spa South Beach,
FL
(Concept/Schematic) 1,200
Square meter
Renovation/Ad
dition
Ritz Carlton
Manama,
Bahrain
(Concept/Schematic) 4,000
Square meter
Renovation/Ad
dition
Los Gabos
Hilton Los
Gabos, Mexico
(Concept/Schematic) 2,500
Square meter
Renovation/Ad
dition
Half Moon Spa
ALKHOBAR,
KSA
Concept/Schematic/ Design
Development)
700
Square meter
New
Construction
Associate Architect, Design Management Assoc., Washington, DC, USA 2000 to 2002 Oversaw space planning, reconfiguration and consolidation of projects for US government agencies (Ronald Reagan Building) with space ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 sq. ft. My primary role was to make sure that the workplace met the needs of employees by managing all of the required services; responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business. I ensured that the organization had the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. My responsibilities included:
Maintenance of Auto-Cad as-built facility floor-plan drawings
Maintenance of facility management information database using a facility management database program such as Archi bus
EDUCATION
1996 Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.)
Urban Planning
University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
1989 Diplôme National d’Art et
Technique Architecture
Ecole des Beaux Arts De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France LANGUAGE
Arabic; French; English
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Office (Word, Access; Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook); Photoshop; InDesign; AutoCAD;