Project Management Design

OBJECTIVE

Ahmed Mohamed Yacoub

P.O. Box ****, KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

+966********* – *****.*.******@*****.***

To work in an environment that pushes the current limits of my abilities in creativity, designing, and architecture, and allows me the opportunities to gain the respect of my peers. EDUCATION

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 2012 - 2016 Bachelor of Science, BS in Architectural Engineering.

Third Honor Graduate Student.

Major GPA: 3.67 / 4.0

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

3 Design Courses

4 Structure Courses

Working Drawings

HVAC design

Cost Estimate and Project Management

Building Materials

Construction System

Mechanical, Acoustic and lighting Systems

EXPERIENCE

Architectural Engineer: (Sep, 2016 – Current)

Working as Architectural Engineer in AKM&PARTNERS on: A. 3 villas B. 1 Apartment Building

C. Private Farm and resort

D. 2 Gas Stations

My responsibilities in these projects were:

Analyze the feasibility of the building's operating systems

Work closely with project managers and provide inputs on design of buildings

Review the design specifications of buildings and plan work accordingly

Site inspection and supervision for the construction phase (Structure, Architecture, Mechanical and Electrical discipline)

Analyze areas that need improvement and work on it

Integrate aesthetics and functionality to improve overall efficiency of buildings

Develop energy efficient systems.

Analyzed and increased efficiency of building by working on submitted prototypes

Reviewed building plans and decreased costs with major and minor modifications

Ensured projects are completed in adherence to the set building codes

Evaluated the safety of the electrical systems and assessed window costs

Met and discussed buildings designs with architects

Consulted with clients and considered their requirements and requests in the creation of the project

Drafted documents for construction agreements

Managed construction concerns and requirements

Created documents for construction agreements

Managed construction programs

Summer Internship: (2015)

Two months training in Salamah Consulting Engineering (SaCEn). This experience qualified me to set out the works in accordance with the drawings and specification and to check materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements. Moreover, Observance of safety requirements was a vital part of this period of training. I had the chance to be involved technical reports and site diary. Last but not least, it improved my people skills and professional ethics. Part-time Jobs:

- Course grader: (2015-2016)

Responsible of grading students’ homework papers for the several courses: Construction Systems, Computer Application and Illumination course.

- Marketing management (part-time job), KFUPM Public Relationship Department. (2013) Full Jobs:

- Maintenance Supervisor in Al-Humidi Company. (2014) Six months responsible for many duties:

• Meeting maintenance operational standards.

• Meeting maintenance financial standards.

• Maintaining safe and healthy work environment.

• Evaluating functionality and reliability of facility systems.

- Creative Production Manager in MAINLINE (Advertising Agency) (2015) Six months responsible for:

• Guided creative projects and was responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department.

• Optimized advertising campaigns.

• Ensured high quality work products and processes.

• Performed cost management principles to predict impending expenditures to help reduce the chance of going over budget.

CLUB EXPERIENCE:

• President of ARE Club (2013 – 2014)

• Active member of the CED Club at KFUPM (2013 – 2016) TRAINING COURSES & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Principles of Project Management course (2015)

• Customer Focus Course (2014)

UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

Senior Design: (2016)

The senior design project was entitled: Grand Mosque Acoustical Design in Islamic Culture Center in Dhahran for Sound Quality and Cost Effectiveness. The design includes many challenges such as the geometry of the building and the variation of the building’s functions. Equipment Productivity Estimation: (2015)

The main objective of this project was to research for the methods used in construction industry for equipment productivity estimation. The project discussed the main methods used and how it differs from each other. Economic Analysis for HVAC System: (2015)

The main objective of this project is to apply cost estimation and simple economic analysis on a case study. The case study is used to help a client who own an office building located in Al-Khobar and wants to invest his money in the best alternative among suggested HVAC system alternatives. Two alternatives have been provided: Normal envelope system with ordinary HVAC system and well-isolated envelope. Mall Design: (2015)

The task was to design a commercial mall inside KFUPM. Design includes: Structural, Mechanical and Architectural drawings.

HVAC Design: (2015)

This project has discussed the design process for HVAC system for an office building. Starting from the analysis of the building and going through all the necessary calculation and finishing by choosing all the components of the system.

Preparing Working (Shop) Drawings for a Villa. (2014) SKILLS:

Core Qualifications

Outstanding experience in engineering and architectural industries

Excellent knowledge of building construction materials and sales

Good familiarity with various building materials including glass coatings and sealants

Strong grasp of building construction administration codes and design specifications

Sound operational knowledge of CAD program drafting techniques

Superior ability to visually communicate ideas to clients

Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills Software

• Excellent abilities in MATLAB and Microsoft Office (specially excel).

• Excellent abilities in Presentation and report writing.

• Good abilities to work on Design Programs such as Revit & AutoCAD.

• Excellent abilities in: - ODEON (for Acoustical design).

- HUB (for HVAC Design).

- ECOTECT & ENERGY 10 for Building Energy analysis. Personal

Being involved with teams in course projects, in different club activities, responsible for projects and events, in addition to offering free helps sessions in various courses, have helped me to develop several personal skills: Organization Leadership Teamwork

Communication Volunteering Teach-ability

Following Instructions Problem-Solving Training

Languages

-Arabic (Native)

-English (TOEFL 85/120)

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