Al Kamand Makram, Design and Engineering Manager

Al Kamand Makram

Design and Engineering Manager

NESMA

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Master's degree, Architecture
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Design and Engineering Manager at NESMA
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since October 2020

- Designed, planned and kick started the execution of multiple Hospitality, Residential Compounds,
Commercial. Industrial and High-end Projects.
- Responsible for Insuring that all engineering activities are managed through the lifestyle of the
project from detailed requirement generation, development, integration right through to client
validation
- Monitored all phases of design process and ensured design schedule is followed and identified any risks involved in the project.
- Led and Managed Projects Deliverables in a time effective manner with the targeted Budget.
- Developed and implemented policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical
work performed that boost productivity.
- Liaised and communicated with governmental authorities, clients, consultants, subcontractors,
vendors and internal departments to achieve project deadlines and objectives.
- Prepared technical proposals as per the given Tender Documents and Employer requirements.
- Managed third parties Design Offices.
- Ensured that BIM Methodology and Procedure is implemented and followed.
- Developed reporting Procedures on the progress of the designs.
- Overseen the technical and engineering activities of the company.
- Ensured all work in accordance with company standard practice and engineering procedure.
- Responsible for the Multi-Disciplinary coordination of the overall deliverables and documentation
between stakeholders.
- Ensuring Technical Resources are managed effectively.

Notable Projects:
- Southern Dunes Hotel, The RED Sea Global. - Design & Build Temporary Offices for the Spine
& Connector - NEOM
- The Red Sea Nursery, The RED Sea Global. - ARAMCO VIP Centre in KAFD - Ryiadh
- Neom Green Hydrogen Element, AIR PRODUCTS - La Palma Residential Compound - Ryiadh
- APPLE DC Warehouse, MATARAT Holding, Ryiadh - BINZAGR Logistics Centre, KAEC Jeddah
- ZAHID Business Park, Jeddah. - AL Jawhara MALL, Jeddah..

Engineering Unit Head at NESMA
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • February 2015 to October 2020

- Led and delegated the design team/ Engineers in the department.
- Maintained up-to-date drawing register for the Projects.
- Led the preparation of Design Drawings, Shop drawings/ As-Built Drawings.
- Handled the multi-disciplinary Coordination between site team and design team for all the design
related queries and provided the technical support during construction.

- Monitored the response to comments for the submitted deliverables
- Led the Coordination with client’s representatives and Consultants and conduscted design review
meetings.
- Monitored deliverables program & Plist of Drawings.
- Ensured adequate support to Operations for the estimation of change orders involving a design
component.
- Monitored the successful delivery of timely and quality engineering jobs (designs, shop drawings, as-
built drawings, etc.)

Projects Coordinator at NESMA
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2013 to February 2015

- Led the production of Shop drawings, construction documents, and specifications with the third party
- Responsible for the material selection with the client and Interior designer.
- Provided designs support to senior Project Managers/ Procurement department/ Site engineers.
- Led the Coordination with all disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structure and Architecture)
- Reviewed provided FEED packages and prepared technical proposals.
- Reviewed consultant’s designs and drawings, including specifications and ensured that codes and technical requirements are met.
- Monitored the project schedule and milestone dates.
- Conducted Site visits.

Project Engineer at Nesma and Partners
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • November 2011 to January 2013

- Produced detailed shop drawings and specifications for different projects.
- Worked closely with other professionals (Mechanical, electrical and civil engineers).
- Designed Presentations to clients.
- Attended Coordination meetings with client and consultants.
- Ensured that drawings are produced, controlled and submitted in accordance with the project specifications.
- Prepared As-Built Drawings

Education

Master's degree, Architecture
  • at Lebanese University
  • July 2011

Specialties & Skills

Design Control
Design Specifications
Design Development
Architectural Design
Adaptability
Budgets and Design Value Engineering
Leadership and Team Management
BIM Management
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
DECISION MAKING
Engineering and Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Design Review and Execution

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Engineering council
  • .
  • November 2011

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2024