PROFILE SUMMARY: Lead Architect with over ** years of expertise in working with
internationally recognized airports, metro projects, retail, hospitality projects and other diverse projects. Consistently delivering top-tier structures for both public and private sectors. Intense knowledge of environmental factors and unwavering commitment to safety codes, ensuring designs align with sustainability and safety standards. Detail- oriented and dedicated to project completion, meeting timelines without compromising quality. Team-oriented personality who works with all levels of employees effectively in cross functional international and diverse teams.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIME PERIOD COMPANY PROJECTS DESIGNATION
Sep 2022-Till Date Bechtel Inc Riyadh Metro Project Lead Architect 2021-Aug 2022 Saif Design Studio Interior Design & Fit out jobs Design/Project Manager
2020- 2021
Urban Edge
Design Consultants
Commercial/Residential/Industrial
Lead Architect/Design
Manager
2019-2020
S&T(Services & Trade)
Hilton Hotel Project ROP Club
House (Oman)
Design Manager/Asst.PM
(Site Based)
2017-2019
S&T(Services & Trade)
Hilton & JW Marriott Project
(Oman) Multiplex Cinema
Projects(Oman) Cinepolis-14
screens & Novo-12 screens
Design/Project Manager
(Site Based)
2014-2017 S&T(Services & Trade) Muscat Airport Project (Oman) Project Architect /Asst.PM
(Site Based)
2012-2014 L&T(Larsen & Toubro) Salalah Airport Project (Oman) Sr. Architect (Site Based) Jan 2011-2012 L&T(Larsen & Toubro) IT parks (India) Sr. Architect CORE COMPETENCIES
Committed & influential Lead Architect helping to build strong teams within a business and ensure projects, initiatives or other work functions are performed successfully. strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as abilities to motivate teams, delegate responsibility, respond to feedback and solve problems.
• Excellent time management skills that ensure the teams project commitments are met duly on time.
• Strong observational skills along with the ability to pay acute attention to details.
• Building strong relationships and enabling creation of a resilient team that can work through any Rameez Salim
Contact Information
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Senior/Lead Architect
COMMITMENT, ADAPTABILITY & CREATIVITY ARE THE QUALITIES THAT I CARRY THROUGH.” difficulties that may arise. Being collaborative, accountable, meeting deadlines and coming through on obligations and goals.
• Strong command over math and geometry that helps in making accurate calculations for cost and measurements. Monitoring & Controlling daily Site activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes & safety codes along with knowledge of green buildings. Familiar with design & construction documents - specifications, proposals, drawings, Contract Documents, Project Documentation works like RFIs, MAS, FCDs, TCRs. TCS, SCNs, Shop drawings, As built drawings.
• Proficiency in Aconex platform with over 8 years of usage.
• Site execution and supervision works to ensure the quality is met as per project standards. Works with team to resolve complex problems, dispute resolution & close out. PROFFESSIONAL PROFILE IN URBAN EDGE DESIGN CONSULTANTS PROFFESSIONAL PROFILE IN BECHTEL
PROFFESSIONAL PROFILE IN SERVICES & TRADE & SAIF DESIGN BECHTEL INC (BACS CONSORTIUM)
Lead Architect
Bechtel, Riyadh
Project: Riyadh metro project (RMP)
Sept 2022 - Present
Leading the Team of Architects & draftsmen for Line-1 Deep Underground Station of Riyadh Metro Project. Assigned for 12 DUG stations for line-1 along with 3 egress shaft structures.
• Design Development & interface coordination: Preparation and getting approvals of IFC drawings and schedules managing the team effectively and ensuring the quality of works submitted by subordinates.
• Ensuring safety and quality standards: Ensuring safety and quality standards are met by the team and overseeing and ensuring effective design analysis and processes.
• Competent and able to train and mentor subordinates. Effectively teaching colleagues or direct reports to grow in their careers ensuring the organizations scale.
• Site inspection and solving site issues: by providing required details, sketches or shop drawings.
• Coordination with MEP & Structural team with BIM: resolving any issues due to clashes including checking the BIM model.
• Survey Discussion & Coordination with vendors: Reviewing shop drawings & details, Reviewing Material Acceptance Submittals (MAS)
• Preparation of As-built Submissions: & other documentation works require for Close out process.
• Design Documentation: Responsible for creating & reviewing FCDs, TCS, CRs, NCRs, TCRs etc. for proper approvals for WIRs in case of any discrepancies with approved IFCs and ERs. Design deliverable tracker update on above mentioned documents including As-built and Shop drawings. SAIF DESIGN STUDIO-WORK PROFILE
Design manager
Saif design Studio, Muscat
Project: Supervision for General Secretariat to the Cabinet Project Design & execution of Cafes, restaurants, Clinic, Residential Interiors and retail outlets 2021-Aug 2022
• Effective Leadership skills: Focus on building and maintaining a strong, collaborative team of individuals working toward the same goal. Focus on team building and other leadership strengths, like conflict resolution and effective communication skills.
• liaison between designers, vendors and clients: Responsibilities including coordination of proposals and purchase orders, gathering estimates from vendors and trades, coordinating deliveries, maintaining client files and reference materials.
• Conceptualize and design projects from inception to execution: Taking part in production of concept design proposals for clients, Preparation of BOQ & pricing, developing the design with proper shop drawings and monitoring the execution phase.
• Team Collaboration: Effective coordination across multiple disciplines, fostering collaboration and synergy among diverse project team. Managing team of Jr Architects and draftees for the preparation of detailed technical drawings.
URBAN EDGE DESIGN CONSULTANTS-WORK PROFILE
Lead Architect
Urban edge design consultants, Muscat
Project: Commercial/Residential/Industrial
2020- 2021
• Lead and develop projects effectively: Skilled at resolving issues that arise on the job. Effective problem- solving skills often requiring to stay calm and identifying a step-by-step solution. Problem-solving skills, resolving obstacles with the team and external teams alike, and ensure deadlines are met on time and according to the specifications.
• Engage in Approvals and Coordination: Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents Preparation of Design quotation and raising invoices as per the work progress alongside ensuring quality output.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors: Work with teams across business lines in remote locations, and coordinate with subcontractors
• Facilitate design and site resolutions: Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions. SERVICES & TRADE COMPANY-WORK PROFILE
Design manager/Assistant PM
Services & Trade, Muscat
Project: Muscat Airport Project (Oman) Multiplex Cinema Projects (Oman) Cinepolis-14 screens & Novo-12 screens, Hilton & JW Marriott Project (Oman))
2014-2020
• Involved in Pricing and Scope of project: Identifying the scope of works with BOQ & preparing scope related drawings. Worked on pricing of different sub-contractor packages, packaging the different trades with quantities.
• Airport specific Detail Design: Involved in design development of interior retail space of Passenger Terminal Building such as Special wall claddings, Feature ceilings, flooring finishes, complex furniture, Illuminated pilasters and columns of PTB retail Area
• Delegating & assigning due duties: Scheduling & assigning the drawings to the available resources for releasing the drawing efficiently & reporting weekly progress. Assisting relevant persons in taking off quantities, procurement process, cost control and variation order claims.
• Package and Site Coordination Mastery: Monitoring the site progress for relevant subcontractor packages and give solutions for any design or execution related issues.
• Client Engagement and Budget Management: Gained the trust of the client by effectively convincing them to approve several VIP area finishes while adhering to predefined project budgets. Entrusted with the final decision-making authority, contingent upon client consent, for various architectural packages vital to the project's success.
LARSEN & TOUBRO-WORK PROFILE
Senior Architect
L&T, Salalah, Oman
Project: Salalah Airport Project (Oman), IT Parks Cognizant Technology Solutions,Chennai 2012-2014
• Detail Design Excellence: Preparation and getting approvals of IFC drawings in discussion with Engineer, preparation of Presentation Drawings & design proposal, Preparation of Master Schedule of Finishes.
• Collaborative Approvals and Coordination: Involved in design approvals and detailing of Passenger Terminal Building such as interior elevations, Ceilings, floorings, Masonry details, Toilet details, Bridge House Details etc.
• Bim Co-ordinations: Coordination with MEP & Structural team-resolving any issues due to clashes including checking the BIM model.
• Global Vendor Selection and Material Approval: Handling Main Packages and material approvals like stone flooring & Cladding, Metal Cladding, Windows & Curtain walls, Binnacles, Column Cladding & other Special wall Finishes like timber, fabric paneling etc.
• Scheduling & assigning the drawings: Distribution to the available resources for releasing the drawing efficiently & reporting weekly progress.
ACADEMIC PERFORMACE - An Architect with PG in Masters in Building Engineering & management Masters in Building Engineering & Management: Thesis Topic- Financial feasibility of mixed land use projects. Seminar Topics - Life Cycle Costing-A Tool For Better Housing & Planning & Designing Of Green Skyscrapers.
B-Arch: Thesis Topic- International Convention Centre Complex, Trivandrum. Dissertation Topic- Indoor Lighting
AFFILIATIONS
Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional (LEED IGBC-AP) LEED Green Building Associate (USGBC)
Qualification Institute Board/University Percentage/CGPA Year of completion MBEM School of Planning &
Architecture, New Delhi
Deemed university 73 2011
B.Arch.
T.K.M. College of Engineering,
Kollam
Kerala university 70 2009
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Indian DOB: 31/03/1987 IQAMA No.:255-***-****