Design Development & Project Manager
Kreativ Design Consultants (KDC)
Total years of experience :20 years, 7 Months
• Over 8 years of experience providing technical & design management services to construction, design management projects for consultants, clients and stakeholders
• Over 5 years of experience working in business development & design management of various projects in Canada & overseas
• Proficiency in the application of design standards, practices, techniques, and concepts
• Confident in resolving technical issues through review & discussion with design consultants, design reviewers and the client team
• Proficient in Aconex, AutoCAD-2D & 3D, Google Sketch up, Photoshop and other PC software packages, as well as demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong presentation skills
• Familiar with Revit & BIM softwares and applications
• Knowledge of IBC, SBC, ADA (Barrier Free, Accessibility), ANSI applicable codes
• Managed preparation of building envelope details, wall assemblies & related building specs
• Ability to review and understand project documents for technical accuracy and quality to ensure adherence to project plan
• Assist in preparing scope of work and change order technical documents, chairing technical meetings with minutes of meeting, resolving issues and developing solutions, understanding issues that resolve around schedule and budget compliance and value management
• Managing Interior Fit out projects (new & existing renovations), ground up new buildings of various scale from Site development thru design, construction and close outs
Position: Technical Manager-Site Location: Jazan Economic City Jazan Saudi Arabia Project cost: $ 55 million (approx.)
• Successfully collaborated with consultant, client and the project stakeholders
• Managed and resolved technical issues
• Ensured project workmanship met with project Quality Standards and Design requirements
• Trained and mentor team members on technical topics
Location: Conference Centre & High-rise office buildings, KAFD Riyadh Saudi Arabia Design: SOM USA, Project Management: Hill International Project Cost: $ 270 million (approx.)
• Ensured all work is completed in compliance with safety and quality procedures
• Identified and reported non-conformities (NCR) and addressed corrective measures
• Administered the Request for Information (RFI) and shop drawing process
• Successfully collaborated on the design, documentation & coordinated with consultant and contractors
• Created, maintained and executed the project plan and schedule and ensured compliance with budget
• Prepared program of requirements documents & designs including modification and preparation of architectural plans
• Coordinated with loss prevention on fire and life safety issues
Location: 500 Beds Hospital Project, Madinah Al Munawarah Saudi Arabia Project Cost: $ 140 million (approx.)
• Assisted project manager in drawings, plans, locating materials and calculating projected project costs
• Conducted periodic site visits to ensure & monitor construction activities as per schedule
• Managed in passing on project requirements, procedures, deadlines etc to project stakeholders through meetings, presentations, written documents or other means of communication
• Organized & facilitated database of drawings, materials, and correspondence for 7 buildings
• Reviewed shop drawings of multiple buildings as per contract, project specifications & budget to avoid variations
• Liaised with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other professionals to accelerate the construction activities
• Prepared weekly reports as required by the client (MOH)
• Ensured that work is executed according to plans, standards and specifications
• Acted as a liaison with subcontractors expediting drawings, shop drawings and related information
• Developed and maintained excellent relationships with trade contractors, consultants, sub trades designers and clients
• Held weekly update meetings with staff to pass along information and appraise progress. Assisted in conveying the staff concerns to the project manager
Location: Military Hospital Extension Project, Riyadh Saudi Arabia Project cost: $ 15 million (approx.)
• Assisted Project Manager with various aspects of project performance; costs, schedule, quality and project status
• Assists in planning, scheduling and executing construction activities including supervision of crews and equipment
• Maintained plans, specifications, cost and materials estimates, subcontracts, and reports
• Maintained job diaries, site photos and proper claims documentation
• Liaised directly with subcontractors, ensured they meet all project deliverables and objectives
• Reviewed all data collection forms for consistency and completeness
• Supervised data entry, resolved issues and problems with fieldwork
• Coordinated field work with local representatives/community members & project stakeholders
• Planed all facets of project closeout, including archiving documents, maintenance/warranty manuals, deficiencies and warranty work
• Reviewed and performed document control functions in accordance with on-site policy and procedures, including tracking and creating RFIs, transmitting and tracking of submittals, composing agreements, and maintaining project expediting lists
Location: Ramadah Al Hamrah, 4 Star Hotel, Madinah Al Munawarah Saudi Arabia Project cost: $ 25 million (approx.)
• Assisted the Project Manager with the coordination and administration of job site on daily basis
• Prepared shop drawings, material submittals, and progress schedules as per contract and project specifications
• Assisted in organization and coordination of manufacturing activities. Visited manufactures, suppliers factories & showrooms for material quality control & assurance
• Recognized, addressed & resolved issues related to the construction processes
• Involved in the process of finishing material selections: flooring (marble, granite etc.), walls, Ceiling, wood works, dry walls, high end finishes, detailing as well as approvals & execution works at site.
• Shared and pooled resources with stakeholders and strengthened networking by participating in project meetings
• Managed handling and storing materials on-site. Ensured that all materials are received in accordance with purchase order requirements
• Obtained necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities and owners
Client: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Location: Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore Pakistan (Airport Support Services Building compound) Project cost: $ 40 million (approx.)
• Managed & collaborated design & development of eight support buildings for new airport terminal from inception to handover with understanding of commercial, budgeting, quality and scheduling processes and procedures
• Successfully worked with PIA (client team) on project plan: design programming, vision & and project scope
• Prepared & managed team of professionals with design & detailed drawings, Tendering process
• Conducted site visits for field review and resolved technical issues with the collaboration of site team & project stakeholders
• Involved in the process of reviewing shop drawings & material submittals as per project specs & standards
• Participated in regular project meetings with client & site team upon project status and follow-ups
