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Ahmed  Ellaffat, Senior Architect

Ahmed Ellaffat

Senior Architect·Pan Arab Consulting Engineers

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 6 months

Senior Architect

October 2020 - December 2021

Pan Arab Consulting Engineers

Hawali, Kuwait

October 2020 - December 2021

Key Responsibilities:
ï§ Performing all the duties of a senior architect, LEED consultancy and BIM support for the PAHW.
ï§ Design review of the submitted Architectural & Common works deliverables according to the related phase.
ï§ Quality Review of the tender documents (Drawings & specifications) for correctness, coherence and sufficiency.
ï§ Participate in resolving the arising issues in the current construction projects.
ï§ Study, Implement and update the required changes in the prototype models with the requirements of the statutory authorities & end-user.
Key Projects to Credit:
ï§ 12 Neighborhood Centers in New South Sabah Al Ahmad City by KEO
ï§ South Saad Al Abdullah New Town Project by LH (SUNJIN Consortium)
ï§ Three Schools for MOE (Preliminary, intermediate for Boys and Girls) by PACE
ï§ Three Schools for MOE (Kindergarten, Secondary for Boys & Girls) by KTCB
ï§ Housing Prototype in South Sabah Al Ahmad City by Foster+Partners

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architect

February 2019 - October 2020

Project management International Systems

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2019 - October 2020

 The Manage of Five Construction Projects
 Client: Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
1-Extension of Electricity & Water Training Institute (EWTI)-( Shuwaikh Campus)
2-Classrooms & Laboratories for College of Technological Studies (CTS)- (Shuwaikh Campus)
3-Extension of College of Basic Education (CBE)-(Ardiya Campus)
4-Solar Energy System for College of Basic Education (SES)- (Ardiya Campus)
5-Extension of Chemical Engineering Department (CED)-(Shuwaikh Campus)
The Management of Five projects in different progress phases, whether in construction such as listed (EWTI) & (CTS),
or in defect liability (SES), or about to start construction as (CBE) & (CED) in favour of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
• Review and assess subcontractors` prequalification, inspect their showrooms, workshop/ factory as and when required
• Review related construction materials, technical data and material & finishes samples; ensure compliance with ministerial requirements and technical specifications.
• Review and understand all project contract documents.
• Notify of any discrepancies identified against contract documents.
• Assist in resolving any issues raised by contractors
• Review related items in the contractors construction schedule in coordination with the planning Engineer ( subcontractors, material, engineering and procurement submittal logs)
• Attend various off-site inspections for review of specific material/samples, Mock-ups, testing, etc. as per the contract documents.
• Ensure the maintaining of onsite quality control & contribute to the health and safety of all onsite personnel by reporting any observed safety violations.
• Attend and head meetings, e.g., progress meetings, coordination and specially called meetings with the client, as and when required.
• Lead in resolving design and technical coordination issues.
• Assist in the snagging procedure; ensure snagging list preparation based on defective/outstanding works and completion.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Architect/ Assistant Construction Manager

February 2015 - February 2019

Project management International Systems

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

February 2015 - February 2019

 Healthcare and Construction Management Services for the Expansion of Farwaniah Hospital Project
 Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
 The total project value of above is 260Million KD.
 The project included the design and construction of the main hospital
building of 955 inpatients beds capacity with all supporting medical
departments and services, outpatient clinics building, 157 dental clinics building, 1, 400 cars multi-story structure, electromechanical central utility plant, gates and fences, landscape and external works. The project value is 265 million Kuwaiti Dinars and located in the existing Al-Farwaniya Hospital Campus. PMI is responsible for the design review, healthcare consultancy, construction management and overall project management in favour of the Ministry Of Health.

Role as Assistant Construction Manager
• Ensure the construction project complies with the approved design.
• Ensure that the current design level of detail is matching with the design intent and contract documents.
• Ensures the construction project complies with all building codes and any other legal or regulatory requirements.
• Work with Construction Manager to oversee and monitor the project plan, quality assurance plan and health and safety plan.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Construction Manager when needed.
• Assisting in the technical aspect of the project management related to the delivery of the work.
• Ensure the design implementation and supervision.
• Propose solutions to any obstacle for implementing the design and contract requirements.
Role as Senior Architect
• Ensuring of having safe & accessible healthcare project, by check on the materials & their components are not posing any threat to the health of the people and fulfilling the requirements of the ADA.
• Focusing on the architectural aspects of the development of the design and the construction documents.
• Review and compare the proposed design FSP & RDS to the contract ones.
• Review the submitted verifying documents and studies.
• Other responsibilities range from client relations to zoning and building code management, fire safety, material specifications, maintaining quality control by checking on the shop drawings revisions.
• Coordinating the needs of the client with all disciplines professionals from all the affiliated parties.
• Associated with the construction materials & equipment manufacturer selection to contract needs.
• Assisting in the technical aspect of the project management related to the delivery of the work.
• Leader and coordinator of the design review team from all disciplines (Medical, interior, MEP, structural, civil, landscape)
• Understanding the project scale and progress with the construction team.
• Ensure the design implementation and supervision.
• Propose solutions to any obstacle for implementing the design and contract requirements.
• Attending & participating in the end-user, a biweekly design workshop and weekly project progress meetings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architect

November 2013 - February 2015

Project Management International Systems - (PMI)

Mubarak al Kabir, Kuwait

November 2013 - February 2015

 Ministry of Interior PM/CM consultancy services project
 Client: Project Planning Department (PPD) of MOI.
 the project is budgeted for 1.045 million Kuwaiti Dinars
 Affiliated projects
1-The MOI Financial and administration divisions project.
2- Two Central Markets (in Jahra & Ardiya).
3- Saban Police Station.
4- New MOI Headquarter Furnishing (Sabhan)
5- New Police College (Jewan area)
6- The Developing of MOI Undersecretary Office and its amenities.
7-The Police Hospital
8- Delineation of MOI Projects in the 6th Road, Jewan, North Saban Areas.

• Architectural Design Review from conceptual to Design Development.
• Architectural Working Drawings review.
• Coordinating between Arch, Civil and MEP.
• Review other CD for compliance with the working /Furniture DWGS.
• Attending Meetings/ conducting site visits.
• Performing duties of an Architect for PPD.
• Preparing Tender Drawings & performing QS for PPD packages related to New Police Academy pertaining to the following items:
Interlocking /demountable partition/Tiling/Carpet
Resilient Flooring/ VVIP and HE Al-Amir Route, platform and Diwaniya/ Audience Bleachers & shades/ Parade court delineation, Gates & Fences.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Project Manager

January 2013 - October 2013

Project Management International Systems - (PMI)

Sabah as Salim, Kuwait

January 2013 - October 2013

 Al Messila Health Clinic Project
 Funaitees Health Clinic Project
 Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
The Polyclinics were a prototype & budgeted for approx. 1.7 &1.8 Million Kuwaiti Dinars respectively for the construction of a governmental health clinic on a previously landfill areas of approx. 8, 460m2 and 9000m2 respectively and a total of 4, 658m2 built-up area for each.
• Design Review and Coordination with Consultant for Public Health Building.
• Design Constructability reviews.
• Schedule and narrative developments.
• Onsite architectural inspections and project reporting.
• Review of architectural shop drawings.
• Quality and safety monitoring.
• Project oversight.
• Project scheduling and cost monitoring.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Architect/ Site Engineer

September 2008 - December 2012

Dar Al-Khaleej Consulting Engineers

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

September 2008 - December 2012

ï§ Acted as the principal interface between the design and construction teams, ensuring that the âBuildabilityâ of a project
is maximized.
ï§ Developed Architectural presentation and 3d visualization showing the design concept.
Key Responsibilities:
ï§ As a Site Engineer provided design solutions with exceptionally great service and executed flawlessly. Ensured works in
progress are in line with the regulations.
ï§ Partnered with the Construction Manager throughout the construction period. Participated in weekly progress meetings.
ï§ Handled conceptual drawings & design development. Efficaciously managed client expectations while putting forward
creative & innovative design solutions that generate value on the clientâs investments.
ï§ Ensured the presented works for inspection is in conformance with project specifications & dimensions.
ï§ Assisted the Resident Engineer by facilitating work & negotiations, thus enabling the achievement of positive results.
ï§ Collated drawings for Municipality & KFD permit. Developed building code analysis and reviews to determine building
conformance to current codes and standards.
Key Projects to Credit:
ï§ Kazma swimming pools complex. A 3.6 Million K.D Project located in Adilia on a 6000 m2 plot at Kazma sporting club.
The project consists of an Olympic swimming pool, water polo, training and diving pools, many electrical and mechanical
services, and many requirements for players like training areas & a hotel to make it possible to hold international events
ï§ Meshref Coop Banquet Hall Contest for Meshref coop. Managing board
ï§ Al Ray Showroom A showroom in Al Ray Area for Mr Basel Al-jarallah
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station no. 46 (Jeleeb) for SOOR petrol marketing company
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station no.32 (Kheitan) for SOOR petrol marketing company.
ï§ Abu Hulifah Furnishing & Interior Design for Abu Hulifah coop. Managing board
ï§ INTISHAR Co. NEW HQ for Mr Basel Al-Jarallah.
ï§ Al-Jarallah Villa, Restoration of an existing villa and making new interiors & facades for Mr Hazem Al-jarallah.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Salmia for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Messeila for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Khaldia for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Hawalli for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Bayan for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Substitution & Renovation of Petro Station in Qurtoba for OULA petrol marketing company.
ï§ Najeeb Villa and a chalet in Al-Geleah for Mr Najeeb Al Feleej
ï§ Al-Shareikh Villa in Al-Nuzha for Mrs Sahar Al-Shareikh
ï§ Kazma Covered Swimming Pool Facility for Kazma club in Adelia
ï§ Dia Factory & Showroom, two buildings a factory & a Management one with a showroom in Industrial Shuwaikh Area.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Architecture

Architect/ Partner

August 2002 - September 2007

Al Reyad for Architectural Works

Cairo, Egypt

August 2002 - September 2007

Al Reyad for Architectural Works
Notable Achievements:
ï§ Instrumental in establishing a design, engineering and architecture consultancy providing professional consulting
services for the construction of residential and commercial properties.
ï§ Recognized for providing the most innovative, sustainable and also cost-effective design solutions.
ï§ Played a key role to catapult his firm to a position of high repute.
ï§ Designed, surveyed, planned, submitted and produced planning/building control compliant designs and concepts.
Key Projects to Credit:
ï§ Villa Omran, I Al-Tagammoe Al-khames, Cairo
ï§ Residential Complex, in Maryutia, Giza For Eng. Ahmed Abd El Fattah
ï§ Residential Building, in Banha For Eng. Ahmed Abd El Fattah
ï§ Nile University, in 6th October for Prof Sahar Ateyya
ï§ Sekkah club Replanning, Nasr City, Cairo For Prof. Ahmed Ameen
ï§ Villa in 6th October for Eng. Foad Ali
ï§ New Cairo Planning contest for Prof Zinab Abd El-hakam
ï§ A Residential Building in Helwan and two Villas in 6th October for Al Fardoos society.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

Faculty of engineering Cairo University

July 2002

July 2002

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 63.40%

GPA (percentage): 63.40%

Skills

QA QC

Expert

Enterprise Management

Expert

Site Engineering

Expert

LEED

Expert

Architectural Modeling

Expert

MANAGEMENT

Expert

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Expert

CONSULTING

Expert

PRIMAVERA P6

Intermediate

AUTOCAD

Expert

REVIT

Intermediate

3DSMAX

Expert

LUMION

Expert

BIM

Intermediate

GREEN BUILDING

Expert

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Expert

SUSTAINABILITY

Expert

ARCHITECTURE

Expert

FACADES

Expert

TIME MANAGEMENT

Expert

QA QC

Expert

Enterprise Management

Expert

Site Engineering

Expert

LEED

Expert

Architectural Modeling

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers KSE

Member

April 2010

Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Member

July 2002

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member

August 2011

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)
Jan 2012 - Jan 2024
Autodesk Building Performance Analysis
Jul 2017
AUTODESK Revit Architecture Certified Professional (ACP)
Sep 2018
WELL AP
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
USGBC LEED AP (ID+C) Interior Design + Construction Accredited Professional
Feb 2020 - Mar 2023
USGBC LEED AP (BD+C) Building Design + Construction Accredited Professional
Mar 2015 - Mar 2023
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Mar 2018 - Mar 2024
Certified Design Architect by KUWAIT MUNICIPALITY
May 2012
Professional Engineer from Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE-PE)
Apr 2011

Training
Cost Engineering (CCE) Preparation
Green International
Primavera P6 Project Management
Green International
Nov 2012
PMI-Scheduling Professional (3 Levels)
VTC
Jan 2022

Hobbies and interests

Reading
3D Modeling
Chess