Project Manager Design

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in an international organization as a project manager. In such a position I’m hoping to further develop my analytical and strategic skills in design and building development, gain innovative hands-on experience to develop my career in the construction industry; but most of all to be able to rise above detail and think and act strategically, by promoting a constructive approach to functional building design.

HIGHER EDUCATION

1997 –2002 The American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

Bachelors of Architecture

2007 –2010 The British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE

MSc Project Management

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2003 Certified IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors) QMS Internal Auditor based on ISO 9001-2000

2004 ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certified Field Inspector

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010–Present Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Dubai, UAE

Design Manager

Design Management to ensure Brookfield Multiplex responsibilities are met

Manage the design coordinators

Chair design meetings

Investigation and approval of design alternatives

Manage cost planning of design proposals

Design documentation control

Review incoming and outgoing drawings and mark for distribution

Manage overall design team and coordination process

Ensuring adherence to design through constant and consistent design verification

Oversee and manage design changes and ensure incorporation into relevant documents

Oversee document control procedures

Manage distribution of coordinated shop drawings and approved documents to site and subcontractors

Manage distribution of all incoming documents and correspondence

Review and approval all RFI’s CVI’s and transmittals raised to the consultants review and approval

Oversee resolution of site complications from a design standpoint

Maintaining a constant relay of information between site teams and the design teams

Advocating an open communications between all trades through regular progress meetings

Ensuring all information is passed on to relevant subcontractors and team members is up to date

Ensuring ‘for construction’ drawings are issued in a timely manner in relation to site progress

Maintain updated register of shop drawings and site status to ensure design is always ahead of site works as required

Liaising with design coordinators in identifying problems and through team work, effectively finding a plausible, practical solution

Advocate that projects are built on team work, if errors occur, all must work together collectively to fix it. Moving towards one shared goal is key.

List of projects include:

Emirates Park Hotel Towers, Dubai: Full coordination of two twin Hotel Towers of 80 stories from foundation and reinforcement to block work and finishes.

2005–2010 NASA Multiplex L.L.C Dubai, UAE

Design Coordinator

Coordination of design to structural elements on Design & Build projects

Administer and coordinate shop drawings preparation, approval and issue to site

Review, coordinate and sign off subcontractors drawings prior to consultants/clients review

Resolve site complications from a design standpoint

Maintaining a constant relay of information between site teams and the design teams

Advocating an open communications between all trades through regular coordination meetings

Ensuring all information is passed on to relevant subcontractors and team members

Maintaining proper advancement of ‘for construction’ drawings in relation to site progress

Keep updated register of shop drawings and site status to ensure design is always ahead of site works as required

Continuous coordination of MEP services from light switches to fire compartments

Errors are inevitable on large scale projects, and I play a key role of identifying the problem and through team work, effectively finding a plausible, practical solution

Advocate team work.

List of projects include:

South Ridge, Burj Dubai, Dubai: (Duration: Three Years) Full coordination of six residential Towers of varying heights from foundation and reinforcement to block work and finishes

Emirates Park Hotel Towers, Dubai: Full coordination of two twin Hotel Towers of 80 stories from foundation and reinforcement to block work and finishes.

2003–2004 Thomas Bell-Wright Int. Consultants Dubai, UAE

Assistant Consultant /Quality Manager

Handled Curtain wall specifications reviews as well shop drawing reviews

Performed Curtain wall and cladding Site inspections and testing

Performed and assisted in Curtain wall mock-up lab testing as well as site testing

Handled testing proposal reviews and sign off

Responsible for preparing and signing off site inspection and testing reports

Prepared method statements for various types of testing on a number of projects

Performed Internal audits and was responsible for keeping the company quality manual up dated.

List of projects include:

Dubai Marina (North & South): Performed site inspections of installation and of curtain wall, cladding and single glazed units. List of tests I have performed on site and supervised include: Hose testing and Smoke Testing, as well as assisting on the site chamber test

Grand Hyatt Dubai: Performed site inspections of rectification works on cladding system

Al- Batha Tower, Sharjah: Site inspections on curtain wall and glazing work installation

Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs, Qusais, Dubai: Performed site inspections of hollow core slabs, handled shop drawing reviews & site inspections of curtain wall installation, also performed the curtain wall site test

Bahrain National Holdings, Bahrain: Performed site inspections of curtain wall installation

Al-Moyad Tower, Bahrain: Performed a Color variation testing on curtain wall using a hand held device after receiving training at EG and GGI

2001–2001 Chawla Architects & Engineers Dubai, UAE

Architectural Intern

Detailed elevation of a local villa

Designed an elevation and sectional detail of a door frame

Assisted in the design an extension to existing local school

Assisted in solving design problem for an existing villa

Designed bathroom details for a local villa

2000–2000 VADO - Vision of Arc Design Off. Dammam, KSA

Architectural Intern

Drafted hospital project for chief architect

Researched and analyzed hospitals for prospective client

Assisted in solving some exterior design problems on hospital elevations

Assisted in space planning and internal decorations

Prepared presentation posters & flow diagrams for client

1998–2000 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE

Teaching Assistant

Managed general office work

Filed students reports

Revised and graded students work

Archived students work, about three years worth

Set examination questions

Graded exams, accumulated grades and posted them

Slides archive for class presentations

Photographed panoramic images of campus for virtual online tour

COMPUTER LITERACY

Microsoft Word – very good

Word Pro – very good

Microsoft Excel – good

Power Point – very good

Adobe Photoshop – very good

Form Z, 3D modeling program – very good

Power Cad – very good

Auto Cad – good

Archi Cad – moderate

MGE Photo Suite (image editing program) – very good

Quick time VR – moderate

Primavera P3 & Fast Track – moderate

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Long distance running, swimming, weight training: Competed in university level swim and track teams 3 years running, and acquired a number of medals in both.

Movies

Arts and photography: Black and white

Fascinated with documentaries and reading about Archeology and Marine Biology

Horse Riding: modestly, as an animal lover and owner

Squash

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

August 2002- June 2003 New Horizon Fitness Center. Dammam, KSA

Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

Jan 2002- May 2002 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE

Gym Fitness Instructor

Sep 2000- May 2001 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE

Sports Complex Receptionist

Jan 1998- Feb 1998 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE

Campus Life Guard

June 1998- Aug 1998 Camelot Stables Dammam, KSA

Horse riding Instructor

Sep 1997- May 1998 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE

Girls Dormitory Receptionist

LANGUAGES

English: Both spoken and written

Arabic: Both spoken and written

References can be made available upon request

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