Sukaina Makki
Dynamic Career in the architectural and interior design sectors; mainly focused on project management, consultancy and contractors, with exceptional experience in leading numerous projects such as Residential Palace, Fountain View, Malls, Hotels, Retails and Villas. Email: ***********@*****.*** Languages: Fluent English & Arabic Phone: +971-********* Nationality: Iraq
Education: B.SC, Architecture Engineering - Baghdad University Profile Summary
Skills
Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development to direct projects
Implementation of complex projects, design process from inception through concept, schematic design, detail design and construction document
Site supervision, project management and tendering review & evaluation
Conceptualization, designing, coordination, supervision and construction
Specialization in multiple Hospitality developments, high-rise buildings, hotels, mix used and Towers of residential & offices to presidential palaces, interiors, fit -out… etc.
Direct the production of construction documents drawings and the specification in accordance with program of work, maintain technical, and design quality standards. Technical
AutoCAD
Revit
BIM
Sketch up
3Dmax
Competencies
Leadership & Project
Management
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking &
Strategic
Implementation
Decision Making
Presentation &
Demonstration Skills
Experience
Certifications
Design Manager
Shades LLC (Apr’21 – Present)
Summary
Responsible for managing and delivering projects from concept to completion
Leading the Architectural team on multiple projects
Preparing and/or reviewing preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications
Attending hosting or coordinating department meetings.
Ensuring that the design work is of sufficient quality and that all directive are being followed.
Collaborating with the team and with other departments to achieve design goals and cost estimates related to the project.
Responsible for achieving the objective of the practice in delivering excellent Architecture & Engineering designs within budget and time.
Mentoring and guiding professional development of Architects within the practice
Coordinate all of the design work required during construction projects
Manage the production of technical drawings and plans
Working with clients to ensure that their expectations are met
Ensuring designs are available to those who need them on time
Keeping up to date with changing building legislation & design codes
Maintaining thorough documentation of the design process
Working in an office with occasional site visits
Establish design work delivery and monitoring program for site
PMP-Project
Management certificate
BIM techniques to
optimize façade design
Façade innovations and
sustainable design
Smart grid Certificate
Enhancing fire and life
safety in existing
buildings
Membership
Jordan Engineers
Association
Iraqi Engineers Union
(IEU)
Sharjah Engineers
Association
Actively participate in Design/Supervision Consultant(s) selection and contracting
Monitor work of Discipline Design Engineers and Design Consultants to ensure design correctness and completeness as well as scope compliance.
Partake in client meetings and presentations with the objective of conveying design propositions, acquiring input in order to fulfill client anticipations.
Evaluate and endorse the variation orders/concession requests submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for client's approval
Review and report to client all monthly reports submitted by Design Consultant including areas of concern and recommended plans of actions. Projects
Project 1: Al Jubail Market (Kellba, al Dhaid & khorfakan)
Project 2: Dibba Hisn Mall (Dibba)
Project 3: Souq and shopfront (Dibba & Kellba)
Project 4: Al majaz Gallery & offices (Sharjha)
Project 5: VIP Villas for Sheikhs
Chief Architect/Engineering Manager
Target engineering company LLC, (Oct’18 – Oct’20)(Arabtic Engineering company) Summary
Delivery of projects by ensuring best practice of Design and Engineer processes are consistently followed by the Engineering Team
Review contract documents (drawings & specification); and advise the project Manager on the recommended action plan for deficiencies
Lead technical meetings both internally and externally; manage subcontractors and delegate technical solutions to ensure the delivery scope of work
Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with established building specifications
Review sub-contractor’s submittals and ensuring compliance with concept design, contract requirements and proper coordination with other disciplines
Site Visit to ensure quality of work in accordance with the contract requirements, ensure up to standard construction practice & implementation, approve used materials, compliance with approved shop drawings, and report any deviations to project Manager
Monitor all phases of design in line with project requirements
Resolving design and technical coordination issues with Finishes, Structure, Electro-mechanical, landscape, etc.
Address desired modifications by Client in co-ordination with consultant
Preparing progress reports and verifying cost to finalize monthly payments certificate
Projects
D1D2 Forte Tower in Down Town Dubai Development (AED 1.2 Billion) Senior Architect
Dewan Architects & Engineers LLC, (Nov’16 – Oct’18) Summary
Implement Architecture /interior design intent requirements as per approved shop drawings.
Review, test and approval/rejection of Architectural/ID material, mock up, submittals and shop drawings in compliance with the intended specification and contract/design requirements
Control the notice of Non- compliance (NCNs) prepared by inspectors; direct and monitor the Architectural/ID site supervision team. Rewards
Design of Arabic &
Islamic Patterns of
Architectural engraving
for Presidential Palaces
Design of Babylon
Presidential palaces
Design of Al- FAO Slogan
Engineering Design
contest Award
Poster of “ Arabic Day of
Housing” (First Prize
Award)
Letter of Appreciation
Emirates Décor
National Bank of Dubai
Limitless & Cassia
Surbana Consultants
Dewan consultant
Publications
“The Guidance of The
Thermal Extrusion” book
in accordance with the
consultant committee of
energy
“Standard Architectural
Details” book for
Building Construction
(Housing)
Generate monthly report on architecture trade and site progress to the project manager
Verification of compliance as per requirements; ensuring performance and overall compliance with the design and specification.
Resolve details conflicts and technical issues on site; coordinate cross trade requirements to ensure high standard quality
Follow up on the entire operational process and representing the company in meetings with clients and cost consultants
Projects
Project 1: Fountain Views Development - Downtown Dubai (AED 4.2 Billion)
Project 2: 52 42 Twin Residential Towers - Marina (AED 1.6 Billion) Senior Architect
S.S.H.International Consultants LLC Association with Xavier Carton Gulf, (Feb’14 – Nov’16)
Summary
Project design from inception to completion
Design processes with creative/novel ideas, insightful analysis, and lead architects and technical team through all stages of project
Coordinate with sub-consultants to align all disciplines
Responsible for project management, delivery program, fulfilling the contract quality standards & Shop Drawing, Material Submittal Approvals, As-Built Drawings, Sub Contractor Approval, Site Coordination and Site Inspection.
Prepare and Review of Tender Documents; Attend to RFI, RFIA, Prepare FI, SON, NCR, and Other Site Related Issues.
Supervise relevant Contractors’ work to ensure quality and timeliness of construction in accordance with the drawings, specifications, BOQs, and local regulations
Act as a focal point to the Client, Project Director and Resident Engineer Projects
• Presidential Palace Project,( Abu Dhabi) (AED 8.7 Billion) Senior Resident Architect
Surbana International Consultants Ltd, (Aug’11 – Feb’14) Projects
• BAB AL QASR Hotel & Service Apartment "( Abu Dhabi) (AED 1.5 Billion) Senior Architect
Cassia and Partner Consultants LLC, (Jun’07 – Jul’11) Projects
• Down Town Jabil Ali – Dubai (AED 1.25 Billion)
Senior Project Architect
Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprise (Jan’02 – Jun’07) Projects
• Project 1: AL Sufouh mixed use development - Dubai (AED 200 Million)
• Project 2: The expansion of Burjuman center - Bur Dubai (AED1.4 Billion)
• Project 3: Shangri-La Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai (AED 480 Million) Design Architect (interior design)
EDC ( EMIRATES DÉCOR COMPANY) (2000 – 2002)
Projects
• Project 1: National Bank of Dubai - Branch in Gulf tower, Dubai
• Project 2: VIP Villas for sheikhs