Ahmad Knio, Senior Project Manager

Ahmad Knio

Senior Project Manager

Pricewaterhousecoopers

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Architecture
Experience
20 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months

Senior Project Manager at Pricewaterhousecoopers
  • Saudi Arabia - Ula
  • September 2020 to January 2021

Project Management of the Al Ula Old Town regeneration project

Project Design and development Manager at Beirut Museum of Art - BeMA
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2016 to October 2020

Initiated the design process, through launching a limited design competition targeting Lebanese Architects with both local and global presence. the Design competition was chaired by Lord Peter Palumbo and having prominent Architects as members like Dame Zaha Hadid, Sir Richard Roger, Rem Koolhaas and other artists and experts from around the globe.

Partaking the preparation of the competition design brief with the competition consultant and obtaining sign off from project sponsor.

Undertaking full design management, managing the architectural and engineering design teams to finalize the design deliverables as per approved design brief and schedule.

To Manage and oversee the whole contracting tendering process which includes shortlisting best fit contractors, supervising invitation process of contractors, negotiating, evaluation, and awarding recommendations.

Administer and negotiate Architect and Consultants contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.

To follow-up the site construction works in terms of time frame, cost, quality and change orders to ensure design intent and compliance to the master budget.

Advise on the local construction solutions and methods for specific systems under the umbrella of time and cost.

Developed and delivered the Project Execution Plans in addition to the master budget to suit the specific requirements of the project.

Produced status reports and presentations as per the stages of the projects for the project sponsors and relevant stakeholders.

To manage the Municipality of Beirut, Ministry of Culture and the Directorate Of Urbanism permitting process.

To Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program.

Design Manager / Architect at M1 Real Estate
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2011 to September 2020

1- Issued development briefs which includes the assumptions, financial models, market insights and analysis. in addition to the architectural feasibility study.
2- Advised on potential sites for new projects or investment opportunities.
2- Managed and delivered the design process which includes selecting Architects and consultants, Writing RFPs, competitions brief, briefs, and status reports.
3- Managed and reviewed of the projects consultants deliverables such as master plans, architectural design, infrastructure, Structural, MEP, branding, material data, samples, and product data.
4- Issuing projects budget and time program.
5- Overlooked the construction works and project management process to ensure timely completion and design intent.

Owner Representative / Project Manager at Millennium Development International, MDI
  • Lebanon
  • August 2010 to May 2011

1- Planned, organized, and implemented all aspects of the project, oversee project design with various consultants.
2- Issued operational and financial progress reports summarizing the Contractors works, variation orders, cost and time control.
3- Monitored the site operations, coordinated with the owner, consultants, and conctractors.

Project:
Rabigh Cables Factory, Rabigh - Saudi Arabia

Assistant Project Manager at Millennium Development International
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2009 to August 2010

1- Reviewed the contractor submittals to ensure the design intent in coordination with the Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, MEP, and Landscaping consultants.
2- Evaluated variation orders, project programme, method statement, and supervised the procurement plan as per the requirements of projects.

Project:
Wadi Hills Residences Project Beirut, Lebanon
It is a high end gated residential community, located in the prestigious Wadi Abou Jamil neighborhood of the Beirut Central District.
A 22, 000 sq.m development, consisting of 7 buildings, 61 apartments, comprising simplexes, duplexes and penthouses.

Project Architect at Millennium Development International
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2008 to March 2009

Managed the master planning, architecture, infrastructure, Structural, and MEP, as well as branding and coordination with various consultants.

Project:
Diriyah residential compound project Riyadh, KSA
A high end gated community of 1300 villas, townhouses and apartments on A 500, 00 sq.m of land with all the shopping, recreational, amenities and facilities.

Project Architect at Millennium Development International
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2007 to March 2008

Projects:
Jabal Omar Development, Makkah - Saudi Arabia
Darb Al-Khalil Development, Makkah - Saudi Arabia
Jabal Al-Shamiyah Development, Makkah - Saudi Arabia

Senior Architect at Al-Arrab Contracting Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2005 to March 2007

1- Supervised & Coordinated all Architectural shop drawings, BOQ & Specs,
2- Preparing Variation orders, and Material submittals.
3- Issued Finishing Materials selection and inspection
4- Issued Site Progress reports and presentations.

Project:
Garden Palace Project
A royal residence of more than 18 villas, a Majlis, and a mosque on a 230, 000 sqm. of Land in Erqah, Riyadh.

Senior Architect at NEB
  • Lebanon
  • June 2005 to November 2005

Jumeirah Lake Towers (X1, X2, X3) Dubai, UAE
Client: EMAAR
Tasks: Architectural design development, Production of Architectural tender drawings

Junior Architect at LACECO, Architects & Engineers
  • Lebanon
  • March 2005 to June 2005
Architect at HI-Group Engineering & Contracting Itani bldg
  • Lebanon
  • November 2004 to February 2005

Hotel Mediterrane Beirut, Lebanon
Client: Hotel Mediterrane
Tasks: Interior Design, 3D Visualizations, Production of execution Drawings and specifications.

Itani Tower Beirut, Lebanon
Client: Dr. Walid Itani
Tasks: Architectural Design, 3D Visualizations, Production of permit drawings, execution Drawings and specifications.

Architect at AISO
  • Lebanon
  • January 2003 to January 2004

Produced the full Architectural tender drawings, Construction Details and specifications.
Project: Al Qaa Technical School

Produced high-end Architectural renderings and visualizations for various projects in Lebanon.

Junior Architect at Sterlin International
  • France
  • January 2000 to December 2002

Projects:
•Lagos Bay Tower, Lagos - Nigeria
•Mr. & Mrs. Danjuma Residence, Paris - Lebanon
•Foch 88 Residence, Paris - Lebanon
•Neuilly Residence, Paris - Lebanon
•Lebanese Restaurant, Jouniye - Lebanon

Education

Master's degree, Architecture
  • at Lebanese University
  • January 2005

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Real Estate
Green Building
Real Estate Development
Design Management
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BRAND MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS PLANS
FINANCIAL
MICROSOFT OFFICE
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
PRESENTATION SKILLS
PROPOSAL WRITING
REAL ESTATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Order of Engineers and Architects
  • Certified Architect
  • June 2006

Training and Certifications

LEED Green Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Valid Until:
March 2021
EDGE Expert (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2019
Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2020
Valid Until:
July 2023

Hobbies

  • Calligraphy
  • Photography
  • Literature
  • Sculpture and Arts