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;

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