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 further 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 trai...
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