CHARBEL AKIKI

972-***-**** adptp3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Twelve years continuous experience in Construction Management, Architecture Design, Project Management, and Site Supervision

Led teams or assisted the project manager in planning, documentation, implementation and overall management of projects, including schedule and budget

Supervised all technical aspects ensuring that the blueprints complied with regulations

Strong planning and organizing skills

Created plans, drawings, and layouts for buildings and landscapes Core strengths

Professional Systems & Tools Personal

Site management MS Office Problem solving

Process optimization Autocad 2D & 3D Team work

Value engineering 3D Max + Vray Communication

Cost estimation Adobe Photoshop Leadership

Commercial construction

Residential construction

Professional Experience and Internship

Independent Contractor-Project Manager Jan 2020 – July 2021 Abou Chedid Building

Renovation of a historic building in Ashrafieh, a district in Beirut, Lebanon. Built in the 1930’s. and composed of 16 residential units, and 6 commercial ground level units. Scope: Façade treatment, waterproofing, woodwork for doors and windows, steel balustrade, painting of exterior and interior. Responsibilities:

Project Manager for construction of residential units.

Coordinated with subcontractors.

Site supervisor

Evaluated data to determine the needs of the project, understanding the scope of a project, assessed risks, assigned tasks, and made presentations. Matta Et Associés

A well-known Lebanese contracting company specializing in building and public works construction. Matta has a long track record of constructing impressive structures, including some of Lebanon’s better-known landmarks.

Matta Projects:

Assistant Project Manager June 2019–Jan 2020

I-Play ABC Verdun Mall

A trendiest and state of the art kids playground (Fast track project), Responsibilities:

Supervised construction and design activities on site preventing project delays.

Ensured adherence to schedules and delivery dates.

Performed purchasing duties and coordinated payments to vendor and sub-contractors

Wrote daily project reports

Ensured job files had properly signed contracts and required forms

Ensured that the service quality was at the company’s highest standard. Construction Manager (Finishing stage). May 2015–June 2019 American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

$50,000,000 project at AUBMC involved 5 basements, 9 floors and the addition of 387500 square feet. Responsibilities:

Oversaw production from the conception phase to the construction phase, coordinating deadlines to ensure that project was completed on time

Negotiated contracts. When unexpected changes occurred, renegotiated contracts

Inspected sub-contractor activities to ensure the work was executed as expected.

Constructed the mockup rooms.

Coordinated with technical team and sub-contractors to execute shop drawings.

Supervised an on-site team of 4 foremen who reported directly to me.

Provided Progress reports to Senior management (daily /weekly /monthly). Project Manager Feb 2013–Apr 2015

● Salamé Apartment, Rabieh (renovation of duplex – 6460 square feet).

● Villa Hayek, execution for 2 private villas, Ain Aalak.

● Matta residential, Ain Aar (execution for deluxe apartment in modern complex). Project management and supervisor Oct 2012–Feb 2013 Banque Du Liban - Money Museum (Central bank)

A $2,000,000 project that included a ground floor and Mezzanine consisting of an Exhibition area and 2 technical rooms. Responsibilities:

Completed drawings and specifications for construction, materials, finishes, lighting.

Performed space planning for furniture and equipment. Architect Coordinator Apr 2010–Oct 2012

Le Patio project, Residential, Achrafyeh

A $25.000.000 residential construction project. Responsibilities:

Supervised work as detailed in the contract specification.

Assessed quality of suppliers’ goods.

Completed shop drawing for execution. Drew up proposal for client.

Prepared BOQ for subcontractors and suppliers. Materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) were itemized. Detailed the terms and conditions of the contract. Architect Coordinator Jul 2009–Apr 2010

Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort

A $200.000.000 5-star luxury hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. Responsibilities:

Coordinated with civil engineering, architecture, electro-mechanical, etc.

Responsible for quality control, coordination meetings, supervising on site.

Assigned tasks to workers and supervised employees. Assistant project manager. Sep 2006–July 2009

Mimic Creative Art

Responsibilities:

Maps and 3dimentional engravings adapted from concept drawings.

Strong model making skills.

Languages

Arabic, English and French.

Academic History:

● Master of Interior Architecture USEK - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon Class 2006.

● Bachelor Sociology and Bachelor Economics Oriental College, Zahle Lebanon Class 1999. Certifications

● Site safety training.

● Vray private lessons in 3DS Max 2009 ETC ((Expertise training center, Dbayeh Lebanon)

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