Project Manager Design
Resume:
Mikael Bashar
RIBA
Citizenship: Sweden/U.S Permanent Resident
Email: ********@*****.***
Mikael is a self-motivated, organized and dedicated Project Architect with proven expertise in the delivery of Mixed Use Retail, Commercial and Pharmaceutical Laboratory projects in the U.S and in other countries. His main strength is combining a sensitive appreciation of good design and effective management of the building process from concept to Bid. Mikael focuses on meeting project objectives, timelines and exceeding expectations. Above all he really enjoys nurturing long-term positive relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors. Lifelong learning, intercultural skills and professional development is a vital part of his outlook.
education
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA;USA
Master in Design Studies, June 2001.
Real Estate Development and Finance
University of Cardiff, School of Architecture, Wales, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Architecture, Barch, June 1988.
Professional experience
ML Design + CPM Consultants; Dubai
Associate; Mar 2015 to present
Provided design, planning and contracts consultancy.
Established networks; business development and has been a liaison in U.A.E with U.S developer.
Exploring niche markets for commercial and retail projects in Dubai and GCC. Completing feasibilities for Brand name retails outlets in U.A.E.
KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; U.A.E
Project Manager- Architecture; May 2008 to Jan 2015
Mixed Use Development – Residential/Commercial/Offices/Retail Mall at Reem Island;RR02 C4 - C7; Abu Dhabi:
Managed several mixed use commercial parcels including Retail Mall outlets.
Delivered 4 projects consisting of 7 storey outlets (30 to 80million USD).
Guided team of 30 + consultants and vendors from concept to Tender; permitting; liaison with authorities; managed client relationships and reports.
Slashed project costs with effective project monitoring, invoicing and VE exercises.
Review of consultants input; project structural + MEP systems & sustainable design approach.
submittals; shop drawings to ensure compliance
Corporate Offices for Government ;ADM; Abu Dhabi (60 million USD)
Managed and completed complex Office Interior design; organized phasing strategies.
Selection of contractors; formed contracts and agreements
Maintained a smooth client dialogue and nurtured client confidence from Concept to Tender stage;
Developed Interior design; FF& E package; Basis of Design and conducted client meetings and presentations
Kempinski Group Brand Hotel; Emirates Palace Hotel; Abu Dhabi (80 million USD).
Concept development of 5 star Hotel extension; sketches; concept reports and room detail design.
Satellier, New Delhi, India
Senior Project Manager; May 2007 to April 2008
Managed a 50+ outsourcing firm handling Commercial and Laboratory projects for major U.S consultants.
Peer review of technical and fit out requirements of retail outlets; laboratories.
FFE and space planning of commercial projects
Managed delivery of documents to U.S consultants. Produced CD to Bid documents.
Wesketch Architecture; Millington; New Jersey
Project Architect/Manager; 2006 to 2007
Claremont Corporate Centre Offices, Summit; New Jersey
Completed Class A office development; conducted presentations to client.
Handled all permitting submissions; reviews and submittals
Prepared LEED compliance report.
Documentation in Revit from SD to CD.
Skyline Ridge Condominiums; New Jersey
Completed Interior packages;
Handled all permitting submissions; reviews and submittals
Paulus Sokolowski & Sartor Architecture + Engineering; Warren, New Jersey
Project Designer; April 2002- April 2006
Pfizer Research Labs+ Offices; New Jersey
Completed Laboratory fit out and documentation to Bid stage.
Led 10+ design team and received repeat commissions from client.
Client facing role; managed schedule; budget and RFI.
Johnson+ Johnson Labs+ Offices; New Jersey
Managed design process and construction of biotech / pharmaceutical lab
Lab operations/ installation/ relocation of equipment.
Interact with end user scientists and MEP engineers.
Ramapo College ;New Jersey
Concept Design; Shell and core packages
Documentation of project from SD to Tender
Designed high rise dormitory in Mahwah; managed code compliance.
Hotel development; Atlantic City, New Jersey
Completed design and real estate feasibility studies.
Steiner Studios and Offices, Brooklyn; New York
Developed documentation from Concept to Tender for Major Studios.
Communication with clients; submittals.
Hilton Hotel; Florida + Texas
Developed complex design from Concept to Tender
Managed submittals
Housing and Development Board, Singapore
Project Manager and Construction Project Manager; 1993– 1999
Industrial/Commercial Projects; Singapore (USD 30 – 50 million)
Managed 3 industrial projects from concept to completion
Extensive site experience of commercial/industrial projects
Retail Development /Woodlands Mall; Singapore (USD 80 million)
Management of major projects and retail parcels from concept to completion
Extensive site experience of retail and Mall development
Liaison with Mall developer; Brand outlets and Interiors
memberships
skills
Registered Architect in the UK (RIBA); NCARB (progressing and expected in October 2016)
Revit ; AutoCAD 2014; Photoshop CS2; MS Word/Excel/ Project;
Sketchup 2016; Argus
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