Ahmad Kaoud

Senior Design Manager at Al Futtaim Group Real Estate

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• My current job since September 2015

Project Manager at RTA | Road and Transportation Authority | CTSS/BUF/PPDS

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• August 2013 to July 2015

•Project Manager | Road and Transportation Authority | Corporate Technical Support Services | Buildings & Facilities | Projects Planning & Design Section
•Responsible for developing, updating and maintaining the architectural design standards and the Context Planning Guideline for the Corporate Technical Support Services Sector.
•Responsible for managing the Design Process to ensure that the designs are in compliance with the objectives of the Corporate Technical Support Services Sector.
•Ensure that all requirements have been explicitly and clearly specified and incorporated into the Project Requirements Document.
•Monitor, manage and supervise architectural designs and planning issues to ensure design is cost effective, fit for purpose and value for money.
•Provide necessary supports to other Departments during post-contract stage for the best interest of the Corporate Technical Support Services Sector.
•Ensure effective communication between the Engineer, contractor, third parties and stakeholders and that established communication procedures are followed to resolve any design issues.
•Support and involvement in reviewing all design stages until the designs are approved as requested.
•Identify the need for, develop and manage cost effective designs of new projects and refurbishment works.
•Lead & manage the development of buildings/facilities context planning & landscaping and preliminary design for new projects.
•Lead & manage the preparation of design concept, feasibility and ‘master-plan’ design proposals to meet Corporate Technical Support Services Sector objectives and take into account external clients’ requirements.
•Review of third-party design proposals for works to Corporate Technical Support Services Sector’s assets to assess compliance with established standards and check that they contribute to the achievement of Corporate Technical Support Services Sector’s goals.
•Lead & manage the preparation of design management plans/conservation plans for listed and otherwise statutorily protected buildings.
•Provide a professional, cost effective technical advice service to other RTA Departments.
•Lead & manage the procurement and works of architectural consultants and contractors.
•Lead, manage & review the interior designs of all the projects under construction and/or renovation/refurbishment.
•Provide input to the project terms of reference & in the evaluation of the bidders
•Provide support to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Corporate Technical Support Services Sector architectural design standards and guidelines.
•Coordinate design activities with developers and other projects affected by the planned works.
•Assist in the prequalification of consultants & contractors as well as in the preparation of project plans, and specifications.
•Manage the specifications of all the finishes & accessories including but not limited to flooring, ceiling, wall finishes, other equipment, Ironmongery, doors, etc.
•Lead & manage/review the maintenance & clearing systems and maintenance access proposed and to advise on the impact & suitability of these systems.
•Ensure that the architectural designs are coordinated with structures, E&M and other disciplines, to ensure that its within RTA standards and local & international best practices.
•Carry out inspection visits to sites to ensure that the work is according to the approved drawings & materials.
•Review & approve methods statements submitted by the engineers/contractors.

Business Development Director at FUNKTION Design, Consult.

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• May 2010 to August 2014

Working as a Business Development Director at local Consulting Company. Responsible mainly in developing the company business and projects.

Developing the company business profile.
Assessing initial set-up requirements and implementing architectural solutions.
Meeting clients.
Developing new ways of business with clients.

Assistance Professor at Ajman University of Science and Technology

• United Arab Emirates - Ajman
• February 2012 to June 2012

Working as a Assistance Professor responsible for teaching second year students (Design 3 Studio) and guide them to implement practical work experience with their academic method of learning.

Architect at P&T Palmer and Turner Architects and Engineers

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• August 2007 to May 2010

SUMMARY OF TASKS
Working as an architect at an international architectural consulting company. Responsible mainly in the Concept phase of assigned projects, and working with different types of projects; Residential, Offices, Service Apartments, Master Planning, and Industrial Projects.

RELEVANT WORK, SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS, & WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Studying the assigned brief. Searching and collecting Information about the project. Extracting ideas from the core of the project.
Precedence studies and searching for existing examples to learn from.
Designing plans and 3D massing model according to the project idea & conceptual analysis.
Producing different design options and drawing the plans, elevations, sections.
Meeting engineers from structural and MEP departments, to make sure that the concept is suitably applied.
Assessing initial set-up requirements and implementing architectural solutions.
Preparing presentations to discuss with the client.
Supervising drafting and rendering team.
Meeting clients and writing minutes of meeting.

P&T PROJECTS
Residential Buildings, Bahrain Financial Harbour “OMNIYAT.” Bahrain.
Residential Building for “ISHRAQAH.” Burj Dubai Boulevard, Dubai.
Office Building, Kensington Krystal Tower for “Kensington Global Investment Inc.” Dubai Maritime City.
Hotel Building, “Kensington Global Investment Inc.” Dubai Maritime City.
Dubai Maritime Academy and Museum for “Dubai Maritime City.”
Residential Buildings for “City of Lights” Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
Mix Use Buildings for “City of Lights” Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
Mix Use Buildings for “City of Lights” Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi.
Industrial Planning, ICAD III Polymer Park “ADBIC.” Abu Dhabi.
Factory Building, ICAD III Polymer Park “BETY.” Abu Dhabi.
Mixed Use Development in “Zayed Sports City.” Abu Dhabi.
Master Planning, Marina City Development for “National Investment Corporation.” Abu Dhabi.

Architect at HALCROW International Partnership

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• June 2006 to July 2007

SUMMARY OF TASKS
Working as an Architect at an International Engineering Consultant Company. Mainly involved in master planning projects. Working on the theme and the concept phase of the urban development.

RELEVANT WORK, SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS, & WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Searching existing architectural styles, analyzing precedence, and studying existing projects.
Supervising the drafting and rendering team.
Preparing theme and concept reports.
Drawing master plans.
Meeting clients and taking notes.

HALCROW PROJECTS
Dubai 2020, for “Government of Dubai”.
ARJAN, for “MIZIN” Dubai Land.
TAPESTRIES, for “Dubai Properties” Dubai Land.
Sharjah Health Care City, for “Government of Sharjah” Sharjah.
Bahrain Financial Harbour, Bahrain.
Kuwait Cultural Village, for “MAZAYA” Kuwait.
Mina Al Arab, for “Government” Ras Al Khaimah.
Saqr Port, for “Government” Ras Al Khaimah.
Ajman Free Zone Marina Development, for “Government” Ajman.
Seeb International Airport, for “Government” Oman.
MAPEI Factory, for “MAPEI” Dubai.

HALCROW TRAININGS
Making a difference, Project Management Training Course, HALCROW's initial development program for Fresh Graduate 3rd-7th of DEC 2006 (LONDON).
Presentation Skills Training Course, By Paul Bell, 25th-26th of FEB 2007 (DUBAI).

Free Lancing. at Free Lancing.

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• June 2005 to June 2006

Free Lancing.

Trainee at GHD Engineering Management Environment

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• June 2004 to August 2004

SUMMARY OF TASKS
Working as a Trainee Architect. Mainly involved in presentation preparations for architectural and master planning projects.

RELEVANT WORK, SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS, & WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Drawing plans, sections, and elevations.
Coloring plans, sections, elevations.
Preparing power point presentations.

GHD PROJECTS
Doha Tower Architecture Department, Qatar.
Dubai Ferry Terminal Marines Department, Dubai.
Fishing Harbour, Police Station, Coast Guard Planning Department, Dubai.
Dry Storage Marines Department, Dubai.

Trainee at Khatib & Alami Consolidated Company

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• June 2003 to July 2003

SUMMARY OF TASKS
Working as a Trainee Architect. Mainly involved in site investigation and site inspections.

RELEVANT WORK, SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS, & WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Site supervision.
Site inspection and follow up.
Writing site reports.
Meeting site deadlines.
Checking finishes, materials, and quality control.

KHATIB & ALAMI PROJECTS
Green Community Project for “Union Properties” Dubai.