Abdul Salih Palathingal, Architect

Abdul Salih Palathingal

Architect

Imar Trading & Contracting Company W.L.L.

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, Architecture
Experience
17 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 4 Months

Architect at Imar Trading & Contracting Company W.L.L.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since June 2014

• Preparing layouts, shop drawings and preliminary sketches.
• Compiling data for the preparation of architectural drawings from the project specification and IFC drawings
• Providing and receiving clear and unambiguous direction with the project team.
• Developing & sustaining working relationships with project team and sub-contractor.
• Carry out 3D designs or 2D designs as required.
• Dealing drawings tasks in a well manner under tight schedules.
• Coordinating with senior project team to comply the project standards and IFC drawings in order to match the drawings with actual site condition.

Interior Architect at Pure Decor
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2013 to June 2014

• Making concepts, 2d layout, 3d views, sample boards, detailed submission and shop drawings for commercial, residential and exhibition projects.
• Work closely with architects, projects managers and other disciplines representatives assigned on projects to ensure the quality of design and vision of the projects.
• Work on multiple projects while prioritizing the tasks in accordance with deadlines and project program.
• Producing technical submittals during all construction stages, including concepts, details, space planning, color schemes, materials and finishes, sanitary ware, millwork, hardware, furniture, lighting, interior artwork, accessories and aesthetics integration and coordination of equipment, signage, operating supplies and equipment and all related items/ documents for approval/rejection.
• Surveying buildings
• Coordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers.
• Keeping up to date with project progress by visiting site and workshop.
• Meeting new and existing clients and consultants, following them up worthwhile.
• Making, inspecting and reviewing the quotations.

Architect at Gorgeous Interiors
  • India - Kerala
  • August 2011 to July 2013

• Meeting new & existing clients and determining their requirements.

• Delivering projects under strict deadlines and within the client’s budget.

• Surveying buildings

• Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals and quotations for clients.

• Sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients.

• Providing drawing support to a senior interior designer/Architect.

• Coordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers.

• Developing Auto CAD product files into a product library for Design services.

• Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry

• Producing working drawing packages, mood & sample boards & also 3d visuals.

• Producing tender documentation, detailed drawing packages & written specifications.

Interior Designer at Hashim Al-Mosowi Trading and Contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • September 2009 to June 2011

• Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals and quotations for clients.

• Providing drawing support to a senior interior designer/Architect. Working in a team with other designers;

• Review the interior drawings, reports, specification submitted by the design consultants at each stage of the Design to ensure completeness, correctness, compliance with the scope of work and agreements requirements.

• Sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients.
• Surveying buildings

• Producing tender documentation, detailed drawing packages & written specifications.

• Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry.

• Participating progress and other official meetings.

• Preparation of daily progress and labor report.

Civil/Architectural QC Inspector at SAUDI ARAMCO, KSA (Through manpower consultant- CTSA, AL-Khobar)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2008 to May 2009

• Prepare request for inspection according to the approved ITP
• Site monitoring and implementing the QA/QC procedure by Saudi Aramco and contractors: ensure that the work is carried out as per approved drawings & required standards.

• Witness for the inspection of excavation, back filling, compaction, and field density test prior to the lean concrete work; re-bar installation, visual inspection during concrete pouring. Witness for concrete testing, curing, surface preparation & bitumen coating.

• Calculation the material & prepare the procumbent list for the week.

• Preparing progress reports, daily reports & weekly reports.

• Preparation of weekly highlights, power point presentation, maintaining Log Book for violations & pro-active notifications regarding site activities.

• Participation of progress meetings with client & contractors.

• Technical supervision of different types of structural & finishing works including reinforcement, carpentry, brick work, plastering, painting etc.

• Coordination with client for inspection & elimination of punch list items and completion.

Junior architect / architectural draughts man at B S Architects
  • India
  • May 2007 to February 2008

• Supervision of general civil works includes excavation, backfilling, foundations, structural and finishing works. Setting out of works.
• Supervision of brick work, shuttering, steel fixing, concreting, plastering, painting and flooring with ceramic tiles and marble.
• Preparation of daily progress and labor report.
• Planning and designing of buildings and building interiors.
• Participating progress and other official meetings.
• Preparation of tenders and work contract agreements.
• Taking measurements and quantities to prepare bills for sub-contractors.
• Preparation of architectural and civil structural drawings in AutoCAD.
• Preparation of estimate and procurement schedule for construction materials and manpower.
• Technical advises and instructions to foreman, Conducting quality tests of concrete, brick and aggregates and soil investigations.

Civil Draughtsman at DREAMLAND BUILDERS
  • India
  • July 2003 to June 2004

• Preparation civil engineering drawings in Auto cad.
• Preparation of estimates and analysis of rate.
• Site visiting and assisting the senior engineer.
• Taking measurement and quantities.
• Supervision of general civil works includes excavation, back filling, foundations, structural and finishing works.

Education

Diploma, Architecture
  • at J.D.T.I. Polytechnic College
  • April 2007

Diploma In Architectural Engineering and Technology

Diploma, Draghtsman/Civil
  • at HMOITC
  • June 2003

2yrs ITI under NCVT

Specialties & Skills

SketchUp
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
3D Studio Max
Pencil drawing
MS office
Site Coordination
Quality Inspection
Design Coordination
Autocad
Adobe Photoshop
sketch up

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Memberships

Zero design studio
  • Member
  • January 2011

Training and Certifications

Manipal University (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2003
Valid Until:
June 2004

Hobbies

  • Drawing design concepts
  • Cooking
  • Traveling & explore local culture
  • Reading