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