Project / Design Manager
Resume:
GREGORY GRAMMATOPOULOS
US Address Current Address
** ******** **. **** ******* 23
Boston, MA 02115 The Pearl
USA P.O. Box 24431
+1-617-***-**** Doha, Qatar
+974.6.604.1573
Email: ***.****@*****.***
Website: www.grammatopoulos.webs.com
OBJECTIVE The implementation of sustainable measures and constructive guidelines variables into building design.
Their execution improves, validates and enhances the criteria of any design/building project. I believe that
such "technologies" present a new challenging opportunity for architects, planners and engineers to
reproduce a pattern language that reflects their own environment.
QUALIFICATIONS Management of Projects from inception to construction, Design department and team leader experience,
Extensive knowledge in every phase of the building design process for all design disciplines, Design and
design management experience in several building types, Construction site experience, Multi-national
experience, Strong communication skills in both English and Greek, Beginner’s knowledge of Arabic,3D
Presentation and Graphic design.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, May 1990
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Professional Architectural Degree, September 1996
Aristoteleion University Thessaloniki, Greece
PROFESSIONAL Member of the Greek Technical Chamber
QUALIFICATIONS Certified Design Architect with the Qatar Professional Engineering Committee
Licensed Grade A Architect in Qatar and Greece
COMPUTER SKILLS Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD Architecture 2015, 3D studio max 9, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Corel 11,
Google Sketch Up, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
PROFESSIONAL Meinhardt Doha, Qatar February 2014 – Current
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager and Design Manager
Roles and responsibilities undertaken as Project Manager and as Deign Manager for the below
mentioned projects and for the Qatar Branch office as a whole
Hotel and Water Park Resort - Lusail Waterfront District a 31 storey five star hotel along a beach. Project
consists of 11 townhouses, 68 apartments, 312 guest rooms in addition to restaurants, health club and a
water park. The Total Built Up area is around 54,150sq.m and an estimated construction cost of
$110,000,000
Najma City Center – Doha Project components: Shopping Mall (4-storey/GCA of 111,791 sq.m), Hotels
& Apartments (9-storey/ GCA of 36,502 sq.m); Underground Parking, Total GCA of 304,488 sq.m.
Estimated construction cost of $275,000,000
Aspire Park Mall – Doha A 2 storey specialty mall that includes as a focal point a botanical garden that
also includes underground Parking, Total GCA of 304,488 sq.m. Estimated construction cost of
$275,000,000
Qur’anic Botanical Gardens – Education City Qatar A unique project comprising of 5 gardens from
different climatic zones, a Visitor Center, offices for staff, a public café and lounge for students and
visitors. Site Area 17,000sq.m
Estimated construction cost $25,000,000
The areas of responsibility:
TECHNICAL
Design criteria for projects and prepare design briefs in coordination with the client and Design Team
Chair meetings with the Client, design team and local Authorities.
Carry out feasibility studies of various options with the Design team.
Coordinate the Design to ensure compliance with client requirements, local codes, with the Design
team.
Ensure all design works carried out by the Design teams, incorporates the Client/Authorities feedback.
Resolve any technical problems faced by the Designers during the project design.
Coordinate specifications, drawings etc. with the Designers in Qatar and/or other offices
MANAGEMENT
Coordinate timely production of Design and documentation works carried out by the Design teams.
Handle all correspondences including reports, technical specifications, and other documents for
submission to Clients/Authorities.
For projects being undertaken by multiple teams, liaise with individual team leaders to coordinate
delivery of services;
Control cost of work in relation to fee.
Advise and report to the Global CEO/Deputy CEO/CD on the adequacy of resources for delivery of
services.
FINANCE
Enforcing Meinhardt Project Profitability procedures on all projects, under your charge.
Assisting the Country Director in preparing and monitoring cash flow projections.
Ensuring profitable operation of all Architectural/Landscaping projects undertaken by the
Group in Qatar.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Actively market for new projects, and prepare fee proposals, and follow up with clients.
Actively manage existing client's relationships.
Identify new clients, make presentations of Meinhardt capabilities in all disciplines and market
for new projects.
Khatib & Alami Doha, QatarJanuary2012 – February 2014
Project Manager and Senior Architectural Designer (Head of Branch Office Building Design Dept)
As Lead Consultant, coordinated and managed the design process of all design disciplines for:
Doha Grand Park Boutique Hotela five star 3 storey hotel building.The Proposed hotel room keys 110 (of
an average size of 60 square meters minimum). Anticipated amenities include the following: valet parking,
separate VIP entrance, retail, food and beverage outlets, ballroom and meeting spaces, exclusive spa
and wellness center with gym and fitness facility that will cater to the 5-star clientele staying in the hotel.
Total Gross site area approximately = 56,000 sq. m. Total building GFA = 17,000 sq.m.an estimated
construction cost of $70,000,000
Hamad Medical Corporation - Heart Hospital expansion to existing building to provide for additional
facilities for the following departments: Emergency Department, Radiology, Out Patient Department,
Rehabilitation Unit, Recovery Unit, CATH Labs, Coronary Care Unit, Day Care Unit and Cardio – Thoracic
Intensive care Unit.The project consists of addition of some blocks and remodeling of other existing
services . The Total Built Up area is around 55,707 sq.m an estimated construction cost of $190,000,000
Al Emadi Residential Tower - Lusail Marina District a 17 storey high-end residential tower overlooking a
marina. 8 apartments per level with a mix of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom luxury apartments including amenities such
as health club and community lounge.The Total Built Up area is around 65,500sq.m and an estimated
construction cost of $100,000,000
The areas of responsibility undertaken for these project were:
Prepare project briefs, conceptual design of various types of projects and work with other team
members to prepare construction and tender drawings and documents.
Perform design and construction management skills during the project’s life cycle.
Prepare technical reports, progress reports, special studies and cost estimates for the projects.
Participate equitably in the development and implementation of the project goals and objectives.
Strive to achieve the goals of K&A.
Prepare and make presentations to various groups, governmental and private organizations and
interest groups, as required.
Coordinate architectural design efforts with civil, structural and MEP design and systems.
Professional client liaison.
Assisted the top management to brief and commission the project consultants.
Overseen drawing, specification and construction documentation production,review and issue.
Managed the output of the design to ensure the milestones wereachieved.
Ensured effective communication is achieved between the Doha and Beirut project teams
Reviewed and coordinated drawings and documents for cost effective and timely usein projects.
Contributed to cost planning and feasibility studies for tendering and to maintainproject budgets.
Ensured design development is undertaken in accordance with principal’s projectrequirements and
the budget.
Managed the obtaining of necessary authority approval and check design iscompliant with building
codes.
Programming of design phases.
Carried out aspects of project administration as required from time to time.
Additional responsibilities included architectural design and project management for several other projects
(such as commercial and residential high-rise buildings, retail centers and hotels) and proposals for
various government and private sector clients. In-house Design Team head for Building Design projects.
Ewaan Global Residential Company Jeddah, KSA November 2010 – December 2011
Architecture and Design Manager
Managing, directing and delegating responsibilities to associated architects and technical engineers
Coordination with Contracts Management Department.
Complete design management from concept, schematic, design development, and tender stage.
Review of consultants engineering submittals.
Developing comprehensive procurement strategies.
Managing complete Building Permit procedures and design progress.
Value engineering and coordination with Contracts Manager, cost manager and planners.
Review and coordination of QS and cost reports.
Coordination with Contracts Manager for project particulars of the conditions of contract (FIDIC).
Reviewing and checking of Master Programs involving the activities of NOC’s, permits procedures,
design consultant deliverables, cost plans, value engineering, Tender and Award stages.
Technical support during post construction stage and attending client progress meetings.
Assisting in claims evaluation.
Executing the project on time within the approved budget and in accordance with contract
specifications.
Chair meetings with Client, Consultants, interior designer, operator, engineers, specialist consultants
engineering.
Review of Proposals, Contractor’s Pre-qualifications & Design Competitions.
Preparation of RFPs, Contract Documents, Contractor’s Pre-qualification Reports, Design Evaluation
Reports & Project Management Plan.
Preparation of Bid Summaries in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
All aspects of the project Quality Management & Control system.
Compilation of all necessary progress reports.
Identifying and taking the necessary corrective action to improve the progress and / or quality of
work.
Handling of project financial matters related to invoice payments.
Conducted the listed services for the following projects:
Alfareeda Residential CommunityJeddah, KSA Residential development (2088 Single Family Units) 200
Hectare Land Development value $1 billion
- Master Planning, infrastructure, landscaping, architectural and interior design (Concept Design
to Detail Design Phases, Infrastructure Site Supervision and Residential Unit Construction)
Al Juwan DevelopmentRiyadh, KSAResidential development (4500 Single Family Units) 400 Hectare
Land Development value $2 billion
– Master planning (Concept – Schematic Design Phases)
– Phase 1 Multi Family and Single Family Residential zones (Concept Design Phase)
Confluence Project Management Riyadh, KSA May 2010 – November 2010
Pilot Saudi Confluence program with Mobily, the Client, was cancelled.
Design Manager
The Client was Mobily (the largest Saudi Arabian telecommunications company)
Projects: Simultaneously working on 22 total projects (9 technical data / telecom centers, 8 retail outlets, 2
regional mid-rise office buildings, 3 call centers)
Responsibility: Overall direction, technical support and control of the design program with direct
responsibility for monitoring design schedules; drawing packages, design related documentation and
tender process.
Tasks include: Preparing briefs for various consultants based on the program scope, budget and time
objectives and end-user requirements. Monitoring the performance of all architectural and engineering
firms. Emphasizing on-time and on-budget performance and monitoring compliance with the design
guidelines and contract terms. Performing reviews for design submittals of all design phases, cost
estimates, constructability, schedules and program budgets. Ensuring that the design team is
coordinating its activities in Riyadh and by means of regular coordination meeting facilitating it in the
production of relevant design information Ina timely manner so that the procurement and construction
program can be maintained.
E.W.A.Design(in cooperation with TigerSwan, Int’l) Riyadh, KSA April 2009 –May 2010
Head of Projects / ProjectManager
EWAD is a local Design and Build company. The projects primarily focus on high-end office and
residential space interior fit-out and also design and construction of military facilities. My involvement with
the company was to assist in bringing new projects to the company and to also provide architectural and
interior design, coordinate and manage the design and construction for the company’s active projects:
Rolls Royce KSA office 250sq.m high-end office space $270,000 cost (Design, Project and
Construction Management, Site Supervision)
- Approve shop drawings and submittals. Manage the project design and construction effort.
Manage and evaluate contractors
KPMG6 storey office building interior fit-out1,500sq.m $1.3 million cost (Design, Project and Site
Supervision)
- Approve shop drawings and submittals. Manage the project design and construction effort.
Manage and evaluate contractors
Baker-Botts KSA office fit-out 300sq.m high-end office space $1 million cost (Project Management
and Site Supervision)
Novaar visiting executive accommodations fit-out 600sq.m $ 800,000 cost(Concept Design
submittal)
Design and Project Managementof several civil and building projects for a U.S. armed forces base in
KSA.
Including a Sport Facilities complex 3,000sq.m (est. cost $2,500,000)
Limitless LLCDubai, UAE July 2007-April 2009
Design Manager
Prepared Requests For Proposals (RFP) including technical design scopes for consultants and
identified design elements and deliverables to be undertaken for projects
Prepared information packages, including design intent, for projects to issue to consultants and other
project participants.
Managed design schedules, monitored design progress and coordinated with project managers.
Managed and monitored Master Planning, Infrastructure, Architectural, Landscape, Structural, MEP
and Interior Design consultants.
Ensured incorporation of best practices and sustainability in building design.
Reviewed construction drawings and specifications prepared by design consultants and made
recommendations accordingly.
Liaised with statutory authorities to secure design approvals
Reviewed and commented on all design submittals to ensure compliance with the client’s
requirements.
Developed Design Guidelines for 3rd party developers and Drafting Standards for each specific
project
Ensured that design information are compiled properly in construction drawings for inclusion into
construction tender packages
Responsible for management, review and monitoring of all design activities (master planning,
infrastructure, architectural, landscaping, structural, MEP, interior design) and coordination of technical
issues for the following projects:
Arabian CanalDubai, UAE (Long Term Large Mixed Use Master Development) 20,000 hectare Land
Development value $51 billion. Development mix consisted of zones for high-rise mixed use buildings,
mid and lowrise residential buildings, single family units ranging from townhouses to palaces, regional
and local retail centers, commercial district, hotels and public amenities.
- Phase 1 Single Family Residential zonesmasterplanning, infrastructure, landscaping,
architectural and interior design (Concept Design to Detail Design Phases and Infrastructure
Site Supervision)
Al Wasl RiyadhRiyadh, KSA (Long Term Large Mixed Use Master Development) 1411 hectare Land
Development value $12 billion, estimated population of 208,000. Development mix consisted of zones for
high-rise mixed use buildings, mid and lowrise residential buildings, single family units ranging from
townhouses to palaces, regional and local retail centers, commercial district, hotels and public amenities.
– Masterplanning (Concept – Schematic Design Phases)
– Phase 1 Multi Family and Single Family Residential zones (From Concept Design to Schematic
Design Phases)
Sanaya TowersAmman, Jordan (two 200m tall residential High Rise towers linked with a sky bridge) $300
million estimated construction cost. 500 high-end luxury apartments with private terraces and hanging
gardens. Housing 1200 people
– Masterplanning, architectural and interior design (Schematic Design Phase)
Roots Developments (now dissolved, assets become part of Aristo Developers)
S&P Architects / Ergotex, London, UK / Athens, Greece, June 2001 – July 2007 (merged
companies)
Design Manager under The Development company
Design management and coordination for projects invested by Dolphin Capital Investors and
designed by high profile international Consultants which include:
- The 200 hectare Kilada Hills Golf Resort 350 million euro cost
- The 350 hectare Lavender Bay Resort est. 500 million euro cost
- The 120 hectare Seascape Hills Resort est. 200 million euro cost
Concept Design for renovation of 2 five-star hotels in the Porto Heli area (Hotel Giouli and Hotel
Galaxias) approx.400 beds each and est. renovation cost of 10 million Euros each.
Graphic Designs and 3D presentation
Senior & Project Architect under the Architectural consultancy
LeadArchitect for the Mall Athens (Large commercial / leisure center) 65,000 sq.m GLA180 million
euro cost
- Record involvement from Conceptual Design to contract submittals to shop drawing coordination
for all disciplines to site and construction supervision.
Project Architect for the 200 hectare Porto Heli CollectionGolf Resort (permit phase)
- Conceived and coordinated for Master plan, golf course, hotel and residential Conceptual and
Schematic Design for building permit submittals.
Design and Site Architect for Porto Heli Collection Seafront Villas (11 600sq.m luxury villas in
Southern Greece, 8 million euro cost)
- Conceived Conceptual Design and involved in the construction management and site supervision.
Consulting Architect for the Ilida Residential Development, (a 500 residential unit complex, 50 million
euro cost) this was used as the media housing for the Athens 2004 Olympics.
Head Design, Project Architect and Site Supervision for several projects for the Municipal of
Maroussi including the fit out for the 1500sq.m main city hall of Marousi
Site Supervisor for fit-out of Holmes Place, a 3000sq.m fitness, spa and health center
Graphic Designs and 3D presentations for all projects
D+L Potiropoulos Architects, Athens, Greece, September 2000 – July 2001
Design Architect for the 10,000sq.m athletic and service facilities located in the Pancretan Stadium
(Athens 2004 Olympic Project).
Construction drawing design team member for the 7500sq.m Olympic Airways Hangar facilities at the
Athens Int’l Airport.
Evrognosi Ltd., Larisa, Greece, May 1997- September 2000
Architectural Consultant
Feasibility design and quantity surveying for projects that applied for European Community funded
grants.
Architectural design for permitson several of these projects that were given grants.
Georgios Nikolaides Architect, Larisa, Greece,February 1993 – September 2000
Design Architect for the 600sq.m Biokarpet showroom in Larisa.
Design and Construction site supervisor for numerous single and multi-family residences in Larisa
2nd prize for design competition for Music and Arts School in Larisa
Excel Tech Computer Services, Milwaukee, WI, February – August 1992
AutoCAD operator for small scale design projects
Provided CAD assistance as technical advisor for clients.
BHS Architects, Milwaukee, WI, September – December 1991
AutoCAD Operator
Drafted site plans, floor plans, sections, and elevations on Autocad
Created site and building models for presentations
VITA Born 24/09/1965 in Chicago, USA. Father of two daughters (18 &14 yrs of age). Lived in Chicago until the
age of 13, Athens for the ensuing 5 years and, for 9 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until having
movedback to Greece in September of 1992, Resided in Dubai, UAE from 2007 to early 2009, relocated
for2 yearsto Saudi Arabia and now currently,since early 2012, in Qatar.
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