Design Manager

GEORGE RATEB

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Marietta, GA 30062 adjn9c@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 25 years of extensive domestic and international architectural design and construction project management experience, with major focus on commercial construction projects.

Expert in all aspects of the architectural design process from schematics to design development and construction documentation, including interior design, construction code compliance, project budgeting, cost analysis and management.

Proven track record of designing and managing the construction of a diverse portfolio of multi-million-dollar commercial and residential projects, and successfully ensuring delivery on schedule and on budget.

Extensive experience in using and managing CADD and 3D modeling design software applications (BIM) to increase productivity and support creativity.

Motivational leadership skills combined with comprehensive experience in multicultural team collaboration, driven by a genuine passion to the architectural profession.

Construction industry expert with strong creative architectural design and problem solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Planning Design Group – Atlanta, GA Jul. ‘13 – Now

Full service architectural and planning firm providing planning, design, program and Construction management services from pre-design phases through construction.

Managed and led the development of complete site design drawings and coordination from schematic design through construction documents.

Sutton Architectural services – Canton, GA Mar. ‘10 – Jul. ‘13

is a full service architectural firm providing Programming, planning, design, program and Construction management services from pre-design phases through construction.

Managed and led the development of complete design drawings and coordination from schematic design through construction documents.

Leveraged my extensive CADD experience in managing the design and production of detailed drawings, 3D modeling and renderings.

Coordinated and managed various discipline design drawing with consultants.

Inglett & Stubbs LLC. – Mableton, GA Jan ’09 – Mar. ‘10

A recognized leader in the construction industry.

Project Coordinator

Managed and coordinated all CADD (BIM) system activities and production for Maynard h. Jackson Atlanta Airport new international terminal

Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects – Atlanta, GA Feb. ‘06 – Oct ‘08

One of the largest architectural firms offering Architecture, Design, Design/Build, Historic Preservation, Interior Architecture, Master Planning, Programming, Project Management, Renovation and Space Planning. Major focus on Colleges and Universities, Conference Centers, Hospitality, K-12 Schools, Multi-Unit Residential, Offices, Religious Facilities and Vocational Schools.

Project Manager - Education Studio Senior Project Architect

Managed and led all project analysis, programming and master planning for several school projects, including several Greyson Middle School Campus ($40 MM), North Fulton High School Campus ($50 MM) and Cass High School Campus ($60 MM).

Responsibility for the overall management of projects from programming and concept design to completion of working drawings and constructions, including the following responsibilities:

Definition of the master schedule and managing the production and quality of Design Development Documents and Contract Documents.

Preparation and management of man-hour budgets per phase and per task.

Managing and monitoring projects technical staffing requirements

Directing and monitoring all consultants activities to ensure seamless project coordination

Client communication and negotiations

Issues standards and requirements to all consultants for CADD, drafting and specifications.

Coordination and review of all design disciplines and communication with respective consultants

Code research, checklist and compliance review.

Reviewing architectural shop drawings and providing clarifications and interpretations during construction phase.

CNNA Architects, Inc. – Atlanta, GA Sept. ’04 – Feb. ‘06

CNNA Architects, Inc. is an award winning full-service architecture, urban design/planning, interior design firm with a national portfolio of commercial, high-rise residential, hotel, and retail commissions.

Project Manager

Responsible for overall project management of several Large Scale Shopping and Retail Center projects, Mall Addition and Renovations projects as well as High Rise Luxury Apartments/Multi-use projects.

Responsibility for the overall management of projects from programming and concept design to completion of working drawings and constructions, including the following responsibilities:

Definition of the master schedule and managing the production and quality of Design Development Documents and Contract Documents.

Preparation and management of man-hour budgets per phase and per task.

Managing and monitoring projects technical staffing requirements

Directing and monitoring all consultants activities to ensure seamless project coordination

Client communication and negotiations

Issues standards and requirements to all consultants for CADD, drafting and specifications.

Coordination and review of all design disciplines and communication with respective consultants

Code research, checklist and compliance review.

Reviewing architectural shop drawings and providing clarifications and interpretations during construction phase.

CROY ENGINEERING, (Formerly MSE) - Marietta, GA Nov. ‘98–Sept ‘04

Citadon is a global enterprise software company that provides internet-based collaboration and project management solutions and business process automation, serving the $3.9 trillion construction market.

Project Architect

Responsible for overall architectural design and management of a wide range of commercial projects including, Fire & Police Stations, Maintenance Buildings, Government Buildings, Church additions, Concession Buildings, Recreation buildings, Court Houses, Rehab Centers, Public utility facilities, Cobb County Transit System, and Moody Air Force Base Support facility building.

Managed and led the development of complete design drawings and coordination from schematic design through construction documents.

Leveraged my extensive CADD experience in managing the design and production of detailed drawings, 3D modeling and renderings.

Coordinated and managed various discipline design drawing with consultants

SIZEMORE GROUP (Formerly Sizemore Floyd, Inc.) – Atlanta, GA Sept. ’97 – Oct. ‘98

Sizemore Group is a leading architectural design firm dedicated to sustainable design in architecture that serves the public good and inspires, as well as motivates. The firm is also a leader in Strategic Planning that gives community members a substantial voice in the planning process. Specific designs focus on educational, religious, civic, and corporate environments.

Architectural Designer

Responsible for various architectural design functions on selected projects including, College Additions, Senior Centers, 7000-seats Church building.

Managed and led the development of complete design drawings and coordination from schematic design through construction documents.

Leveraged my extensive CADD experience in managing the design and production of detailed drawings, 3D modeling and renderings.

Coordinated and managed various discipline design drawing with consultants

MDDG Inc. – Roswell, GA Jan ’91 – Aug. ‘97

MDDG is a design and development firm with specific focus on high-end residential and small-mid size commercial projects.

Architectural Designer / Construction Manager

Responsible for management of all phases of several multi-million dollar residential projects, from design to construction management. One project received the “Silver Award” from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and featured on the cover of Builder / Architect Magazine, March 1993.

Additional responsibilities also included, Project Scheduling, Cost Management and Construction supervision.

Managed and coordinated all CADD system activities and production.

Commercial projects experience included Restaurants, Medical Clinics, and Retail remodeling.

Managed the process of design and creation of 3-D renderings, detail drawings.

EDUCATION

Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt 1979

Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering. (5- year degree)

Member of the Egyptian Association of Architects

Member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Architects

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