Aleli Arafol, architect

Aleli Arafol

architect

Ghantoot Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

architect at Ghantoot Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2016 to November 2019

Preparing and monitoring Shop Drawings, Material, Technical and Subcontractor Submittals Register.
Shop drawings drafting and finalization prior to submittals and proper implementation at the site.
Preparing the technical, MS, PQD, materials and sample submissions of Suppliers/ Subcontractor for Consultant approval.
Arranged meeting with subcontractor/ supplier for Technical, materials, sample submittals as per project requirements for proposals and final quotations approved by Procurement Dept.
Ensuring that material submittals are submitted on time and approval obtained before it is to be required at site.
Preparing of request of Subcontractors/ Suppliers as per specification, BOQ & Drawings
Ensure that approved materials/ technical are properly distributed to the site, subcontractors/suppliers.
Follow up Consultants and subcontractors for Construction Drawings/ shop drawings for site execution and documentation/ record.
Checking Architectural, Structural and final drawings if all details are matching or not.
Raising RFI/ Technical Queries for discrepancies of approved authority drawings versus Final drawings.
Reviewing and checking subcontractors shop drawings prior to Consultant submission. Coordinate shop drawings with related trades.
Preparing in-house sketch/ shop drawings if required by site.
Attending technical Coordination meetings with the Consultant and Subcontractors.
Preparing minutes of meeting for the technical meetings.
Preparing correspondences to Consultant, RFI’s and update/ maintain logs for drawings/materials.
Prepare daily report and progress/ monthly report to be submitted to Consultant.
Ensured that Construction Drawings, Guarantee Certificates, O&M Manuals are prepared, reviewed, submitted approved to consultant in a timely manner and in accordance with contract agreement.
Scheduling and monitoring the activities of the draftspersons.
As-built drawings and preparation of drawings rquired for ADM & ESTIDAMA.
Assist in preparations of contractual claims, EOT & other contractual related matters.
Liaising and preparation of documents for Trakhees, NAKHEEL and other authority to obtain NOCs/ permit.

Interior Designer at Arts Secrets Office Furniture
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2014 to August 2016

The Company design, supply and build all types of office furniture/furnishings, interior fit out, interior finishes, etc. Projects and clientele: government agencies and private companies- Abu Dhabi Police-GHQ, ADNOC, Emirates College, etc.
 Develop avant-garde as well as traditional design and furniture concepts.
 Complete space plans, programming documentation
 Responsible in site verification/ surveys of office building/leased space/area for fit-out.
 Prepare contract documents as per Tender, RFQ & BOQ, technical interior architectural details, and selection/specification of finish materials and furniture in presentation boards.
 Review engineering drawings to ensure compliance with design solutions
 Provide project administrative support to include quality control, drawing reproduction, submittal processing, record keeping, etc.
 Support manager in ensuring the project(s) meet budget and schedule expectations
 Work independently as head designer of project team dedicated to a single project, or to multiple smaller projects simultaneously
 Meeting with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and regulatory agencies
 Assist in managing client expectations & communications

Architect at Storemotion LLC, Retail Solutions Dubai Investment Park
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2014 to August 2014

The Company manufactures in-house all types of retail furniture, shop-in-shop, wall units, sales counters, desks, displays, etc. Projects handled: Cartier, Hermes, and Robert Wan.
 Responsible in retail designing, interior fit-out and digitizing in CAD Architectural and technical drawings: Plans, Elevations, Sections and spot details of joinery/ connections, including specification of materials.
 Involved in actual measurement and site inspections of proposed office building/leased space/area for fit-out.

SB Architect at Engineering Department, SSS Building, East
  • Philippines
  • April 2014 to June 2014
Junior Architectural Staff at GF & Partners, Architects Co., Makati City
  • Philippines
  • December 2011 to April 2012
Designer/ Project Coordinator at Jaycee Pools Contractor
  • Philippines
  • November 2008 to January 2011
Architectural Designer at Litonjua-Mananghaya Architecture and Planning
  • Philippines
  • April 2010 to October 2010
AutoCAD designer Junior at Prime Sales Inc., Dexion Philippines AFP-RSBS Compound Taguig City
  • Philippines
  • August 2004 to June 2006
On-the-job trainee Site Inspector & Office EngineerNov at Asian Technicon Manager and Consultant
  • Philippines
  • January 2003 to April 2004

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at FEATI University
  • January 2011
Bachelor's degree, Architectural Technology
  • at Technological University of the Philippines
  • January 2004

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Architecture
SketchUp
Sustainable Design
DIGITIZING
SITE INSPECTION
ARCHITECTURE
Revit Architecture
Construction/Technical Drawings
AUTO CAD
Construction Administration

Social Profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Architects-CAMANAVA Chapter
  • Vice President
  • January 2003
United Architects of the Philippines- Fort Bonifacio chapter
  • member

Training and Certifications

Electrical & Installation Maintenance Master Class (Training)
Training Institute:
POWER Technical School
Date Attended:
November 2019
Duration:
48 hours
Registered License Architect (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
AutoCAD 2004/2005 (2D & 3D) with color rendering (Training)
Training Institute:
Microcadd Institute Philippines
Date Attended:
August 2004
Duration:
70 hours
3D Studio Max 2014 for Architectural Design (Training)
Training Institute:
Microcadd Institute Philippines
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
45 hours