Ahmed Khater, ID& Fit- Out Construction Manager

Ahmed Khater

ID& Fit- Out Construction Manager

Harmony Atelier Interior Design& Decoration

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design & Decoration
Experience
23 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 3 Months

ID& Fit- Out Construction Manager at Harmony Atelier Interior Design& Decoration
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2018

Dear HR Manager

I've seen your posted announcement about the vacant opportunity for Interior Fit Out Project Manager, I would be appreciated if you considered my attached C.V as i believe my substantial experience in project management combined with my knowledge of the Interior Design& Fit- Out sector will be of particular benefit to your organization.

In particular, I have:

10 years’ experience in managing teams for design, technical drawings, production and installation on a variety of complex fit out& furniture projects.
Background as an Interior Designer Supported with 18 years total experience which gives me the ability to quickly grasp new technical detail and assess implications for operational planning.
Practical experience project management tools & planing software.
Extensive experience in Joinery and furniture production, Planning& Scheduling for manufacturing and installation with minimum wast in time, material and any non-value added process.
Superb relationship-building skills enabling project team members to focus on tasks even during challenging times
hope my experience will meet your requirement and expectations and for any further information about my achieved Project list or any other details please let me know

I look forward to hearing from you.

Fit- Out Project Manager at TDI & SET
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2016 to October 2017

SET& The Decorative Innovators
Assigned as a Fit-Out Project Manager for “Majlis Al Attiyah Project” with value of 55 Million QAR, and Fit-Out provision of 28 Million QAR, and “Mother Palace” project with Fit-Out budget of 25 Million QAR
- Managing, Monitoring & Planning In-Site projects operations for all Fit-Out Scope with our In-house Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers assuring daily progress and productivity to meet our weekly and monthly look-ahead and reporting to PMO for action and updates.
- Coordinate with Consultant and Other Project Team “QA, QS, Procurement, DC, HSE...etc.” regarding approvals, RFI, change orders, inspections, regulations...etc. assuring all documents and submittals as shop drawings and method of statement approved, inspected and implemented for all finishing items.

Project Manager at Hotel Concept
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2013 to April 2016

Fast-track and design-build contractor specialized in fit-out of high end hotels and commercial projects.

• Effectively planned and implemented the fit-out and furniture of 3 hotel projects with a contracts total value of 10 million USD, from kick-off to delivery, Successfully maintained the required quality and profitable budget against the short schedule and high risk strategy.
• Lead and direct Interior Design team to generate proposal design, FF&E and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with financial team to develop contract documents (tendering, BOQs, Pricing, and RFP).
• Manage resources and monitor operations through execution& installation phase.

project site manager at Ibdaa Consultant Office
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2010 to April 2013

Multidisciplinary Architecture and projects management consultancy.

• Supervised all site activities as consultant representative for multi healthcare projects (4 oncology centers), Directed sub-contractors to insure strict adherence to design, specifications, and schedule.
• Coordinated with technical engineers and contractors to the best functionality and solve interference regarding HSE, architectural work, MEP, and interior finishes. Control RFIs, change orders and corrective actions.
• Handed-over my first assigned project 2 months ahead of schedule, and relocated all resources to another project to successfully handled critically delayed progress and handed over the project which opened by the country president and minister of defense.

Senior Designer/ Coordinator (Fit-Out Projects) at City Interiors -Jabal Ali, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2007 to January 2010

Fit-Out& Joinery contractor working on major hospitality, commercial, and retail projects with 800 worker and 2000 M2 wood manufacture.
• Played a key role between Production Manager and customers (mainly consultants, contractors and property developers) by leading the design and drafting team to develop and produce proposal designs, sketches, rendering, and technical drawings, getting approvals and maintaining key stakeholder communication.
• Maintained and developed the design process and team productivity by applying lean principles and standardized all steps and forms improving job time flow of information.
•Assisting the Business Development Manager in generating new clients and business relationships

Projects: Maidan race course (T.A.K consultant) - Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail shops (Dunhill, Chloe, Hugo Boss, Ferragamo, Sku, Polo, Bally, Loewe) - Shangri-La Hotel renovation - Movenpick Deira Hotel (SEF consultant)- Ajman Palace Hotel - Deira Lotus Boutique Hotel.

Principal Designer& Founder at Image Interior
  • Egypt - Ismailia
  • January 2004 to September 2007

Interior Design services& manufacturer of bespoke furniture, kitchens, and upholstery.
• As an entrepreneur running independent venture, directed the total company’s operations from financial planning and cost control to marketing and generating new clients, and planning for production.
• Developed many innovative design solutions decreasing production’s cost and time, and create new models and products for company’s showroom and clients

Interior/ Furniture Designer at Style Furniture
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2000 to October 2003

Luxury furniture manufacturer and interior finishes contractor.
• Worked as furniture and interior designer, for various luxurious residential projects for clients from Egypt and Gulf countries, provide full design services or by implementing designs provided by client’s interior consultant.
• Helped clients in furniture & fabric selection, space planning, color and materials consultancy, prepare conceptual and rendered designs, quantity surveying and BOQ, sending working drawings and details for manufacturing and site installation.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Interior Design & Decoration
  • at Helwan University
  • June 2000

Majored in Interior Design & Decoration

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Project Coordination
Interior Design
Furniture
Entrepreneurship
CAD & Computer Graphic and Drafting
Project Management
Interior Design & Furniture Design
Furniture - Joinery Production Planing & Management
Lean Manufacturing System

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Applied Designers Association
  • Permanent Member
  • July 2000

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation (Training)
Training Institute:
AMIDEAST
Date Attended:
October 2010
Duration:
36 hours

Hobbies

  • Playing Acoustic Guitar
  • Fitness (General & Crossfit )
  • Snorkeling & Scuba Diving