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Project Design

Location:
Dubai, DU, United Arab Emirates
Posted:
November 12, 2013

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WALID FAHMY

Project Design Manager

Architect & Project Design Manager with 12 years of extensive experience in design management, value

engineering, design development and project management coupled with knowledge in residential towers,

office and hospitality development. Highly skilled in leading cross functional teams, liaising with

contractors and external agencies, and ensuring on time completion of project milestones. Seeking for

position of VP or Design Director where I will be able use my skills to excel in their demanding environments

and introduce best practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Concept design.

• Project study analyses.

• Value Engineering

• Projects Cost Saving

• Design Development.

• Projects efficiency

improvement.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Manage entire design teams including in-house drafts people, computer renderings, professional

engineers, specialized consultants, and design-build contractors.

Established a standard for a high level of quality for design and construction documents for firms

Strong aptitude towards mathematics, statistics and geometry

Superior designing, symmetry and color scheme skills

Strong ability to evaluate problems and find solutions

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Demonstrated versatility in managing diverse projects, including foundation inspection and testing,

structural fills/backfills, precast and cast-in-place concrete, grout, mortar, reinforcing and structural

steel, roofing, fireproofing and asphalt.

Evolved programming, design analysis, and schematic designs into succinct construction documents

while adhering to all health and safety building codes.

responsible for managing the budget, timeline, scope, and deliverables of large-scale sign projects,

ensuring customer expectations are exceeded

Focus on safety, quality, and productivity, while managing a wide range of interior and exterior of

projects.

Completed pre and post occupancy evaluations; worked with clients to rectify any unforeseen design

issues once occupied

3D modeled projects for client presentations and design studies

Digitally enhanced existing photographs during the design development phase

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

DAMAC Properties, Dubai, UAE - July 2008 till present

Projects Design Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate the projects between Architectural, Structural, MEP, and Sales, Etc. departments.

Study the location and orientation of the plot. Project study analyses.

Creating initial concept design as masses in options.

Design layouts of all the floors including area calculations/units break down.

Development the layouts and masses to be more efficient. Leading team to get

the final concept design drawings.

Coordinate with MEP department the required services as per the regulations.

Coordinate with the VP, PM, consultant and planning department to ensure that the projects are

delivered and approved from the authorities.

Review/develop the received Architectural Drawings from consultant.

Value Engineering with high efficiency

Making cost saving of the project achieving the target of cost.

Coordinate with the sales, hospitality Departments with the deliverables.

Follow up the construction stages with the PM as per the planning department schedule.

Projects Handled

Majan Buildings: Dubai Land/Dubai

The Bupper Crest Tower - Burj area/Dubai XL Tower: Business Bay/Dubai.

The Distinction Tower: Burj area/Dubai Business Tower: Business Bay/Dubai.

Bay's Edge Building: Business bay/Dubai Egypt Nile Tower: Cairo/Egypt.

Park towers: DIFC/Dubai Egypt Park Avenue:

Cairo/October

Amber Residence Building: Dubai World central City/Egypt.

/Dubai. Business Square project: Doha/Qatar.

Arjan Buildings: Dubai Land/Dubai

DIMENSIONS Engineering Consultant, Dubai, UAE June 2004 till June 2008

Head of Design Department

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing Concept design sketches for small and large complex projects according to

the project's owner needs

Amend and modification the projects

Handled the tasks of drawing and drafting work by using AUTOCAD for each assigned project

Assigned the responsibilities of preparing final designs like drafting and specifications as per project

approval

Responsible for conducting surveys to collect data required in design preparation

Projects Handled

Lam Tara Towers: Sheikh Zayed Road/Dubai. Oscar Tower: JVC/Dubai.

Twisting towers: Sheikh Zayed Road/Dubai. Gate Towers: JVC/Dubai.

9TT Tower: Dubai Marina/Dubai. A1 Towers: JVC/Dubai.

Marina wharfs Towers: Dubai Marina/Dubai. Quinces Towers: JVC/Dubai.

Water Front tower: Dubai Marina/Dubai. Al Gahni Tower: JVC/Dubai.

Marina ships: Dubai Marina/Dubai. Falcon City: Dubai Land/Dubai.

Al Quadra hade Quarter: Abu Dhabi. Rotating City: Dubai Land/Dubai.

Land mark tower: Mari Time City/Dubai. Business Mall: Tehran/Iran.

Water Front: Dubai Marina/Dubai. Khoshkedarn City: Tehran/Iran.

Roufi Building: Down Town Jebel Ali/Dubai. Falcon Tower: Location :Tehran/Iran

Quattro towers: JVC/Dubai.

Environmental Civil Engineering Consultant, Cairo, Egypt - May 2000 till May 2004

Architect

Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting Chief Architect in develop and design of various projects.

Assisting Chief Architect in coordination of various projects, to ensure that the projects are delivered

within schedule.

Amend and modify the plan according to the instruction of Chief Architect.

Preparing drafts and drawing.

Projects Handled

Royal City: 6 October City/Cairo/Egypt.

Villas: 6 October City/Cairo/Egypt.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering - Helwan University - Egypt

PERSONALDETAILS

Nationality Egyptian

Address Motor City - Dubai

Date of Birth 15 May 1979

Mobile Number +971**-**-**-***

E-mail acav4g@r.postjobfree.com

Marital Status Married

Other Swimming Coach & Yacht Captain

interests



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