Lead Architect
Schuster Pechtold Engineering Consultants
Total years of experience :24 years, 9 Months
o Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating every aspect of the architectural, Reviewing and approving architectural drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements. o Leading and overseeing the architectural design process, ensuring compliance with local regulations and project specification. o Providing expert guidance on architectural concepts, detailing, and construction methodologies. o Coordinating and assigning job duties to technical staff to ensure smooth work operations. o Conducting negotiations with building contractors to determine the rate for construction services. o Carrying out cost estimates to determine the budget for a building project. o Supervising construction activities to ensure compliance with established building specifications. o Contacting clients to present proposals for the management/coordination of a construction project. o Ensuring proper documentation of all relevant financial and construction information for reference and report purposes.
o Managed and reviewed design, IFC and tender Documents of all the projects.
o Monitored and oversaw the architectural design process, ensured compliance with local regulations and project specification.
o Coordinated and assigned job duties to technical staff, managed with all disciplines to ensure smooth work operations.
o Carried out cost estimates to determine the budget for a building project.
o Supervised construction activities to ensure compliance with established building specifications.
o Met new clients for design inquiry and contacting them to present proposals.
o Coordinated with multi-disciplines and specialist sub-consultants.
o Ensuring proper documentation of all relevant financial and construction information for reference and report purposes.
As a client Representative, I Oversaw approvals and implementation of the finishing, decoration, and fit-out works for 3 Types of 5-stars hotels in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
o Managed finishing stage of the project within the established scope, schedule and budget while meeting standards, quality and operator requirements.
o Established excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
o Ensured health and safety measures were strictly followed at site.
o Supervised Completion of Mock-up rooms on site according to ID design and Operators guidelines.
o Ensured the sub-consultants were in the right track with operator guidelines and requirements.
o Reviewed payment invoices of the consultant and main contractor.
o Supervised installation and inspections of Fit-outs as per ID design.
o Managed the weakly coordination meeting with all required parties to solve the critical construction issues.
Due to the complex plot topography on which King Khalid University was established in the city of Abha, an experienced architect was needed to solve problems of correcting the surrounding landscape with the building’s gates level that are being constructed on the site, in addition to preparation of landscape proposals as per client requested.
o Reviewed/approved submittals of shop drawings, vendors, materials and construction details.
o Coordinated landscape shop drawings with infrastructure.
o Controlled all landscape works and insured implementation done according to contract documents.
o Supervised project landscaping and inspections of the landscape architects.
o Solved the problems related to the buildings gate level connected to the external landscaping and created the necessary solutions.
o Attended weekly Progress/Technical and coordination meetings.
After a previous successful experience with this company, they appointed me again for supervision of Dar Al Jiwar Residential Community project phase II (207 luxury villas).
o Analyzed architectural designs and plans planned schedule and coordinated all technical aspects of the project.
o Reviewed/approved submittals of shop drawings, vendors, materials and construction details.
o Coordinated architectural shop drawings with structure, landscaping, MEP and all other disciplines and specialists.
o Spearheaded site supervision, controlled site inspections and supervised site architects and assigned them tasks.
o Created the necessary proposals and design modifications when requested by the client.
o Prepared value engineering related to architectural activities.
o Attended weekly Progress/Technical and coordination meetings.
o Managed the weakly coordination meeting with all required parties to solve the critical construction issues.
After my previous accumulated experiences in designing and supervising projects, I joined this company to work on a Mega project (design and built) for Saudi Aramco. This qualitative project was completed on time and added new experience to my previous experiences.
o Reviewed feed documents of the project and spearheaded design development and IFC documents according to the Aramco guide line, IBC codes and contract documents.
o Monitored and reviewed all IFC Architectural design stages prepared by the Appointed International Consultant.
o Prepared architectural works packages and finalized all quotations and purchasing orders.
o Coordinated with the Appointed International Consultant to close all comments received from Aramco.
o Arranged with the client management to visit vendor’s factories.
o Coordinated architectural shop drawings with structure, landscaping, MEP and all other disciplines and specialists.
o Attended weekly Progress/Technical and coordination meetings.
I was appointed to supervise the project of the Ministry of Hajj Makkah Al-Mukarramah due to my strong background in design, architectural details, technical and knowledge in materials and installation methods. After handing over this project, the company appointed me for supervision of Arriyadh Development Authority Head Quarter Extension.
o Analyzed architectural designs and plans planned schedule and coordinated all technical aspects of the project.
o Reviewed/approved submittals of shop drawings, vendors, materials and construction details.
o Coordinated architectural shop drawings with structure, landscaping, MEP and all other disciplines and specialists.
o Spearheaded site supervision, controlled site inspections and supervised site architects and assigned their tasks.
o Created the necessary proposals and design modifications when requested by the client.
o Prepared value engineering related to architectural activities.
o Attended weekly Progress/Technical and coordination meetings.
Oversaw completion design and supervision of Hospitality, 5- stars hotel, High-rise, Mid-rise residential/commercial projects. Here my experience was increasing in dealing with new types of projects and regulations. I played an important role in the company And contributed to increasing the company's profits through careful follow-up, Controlling team, perfect details and speed in completion documents. o Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating every aspect of the architectural and did full design review for all the projects before issuing to Clients, Local Authorities, Tenders and IFC. o Led and mentored construction, design, and technical teams to achieve project objectives. o Evaluated design specifications and project plans to approve or recommend changes in design. o Coordinate and assign job duties to technical staff to ensure smooth work operations. o Conducted negotiations with building contractors to determine the rate for construction services. o Carried out cost estimates to determine the budget for a building project. o Supervised construction activities to ensure compliance with established building specifications. o Contacted clients to present proposals for the management/coordination of a construction project. o Ensured proper documentation of all relevant financial and construction information for reference and report purposes. o Carried out studies and research to identify new techniques for construction and construction management.
Oversaw design completion of the Projects: Residential and Commercial Buildings, Labor accommodation, Industrial Buildings, Private villas, and mosques. The company has achieved more profits through careful follow-up, Controlling team,
Perfect details and speed in completion documents.
o Led the entire design team throughout the design stages (Post Concept Design Stage)
o Acted as the Project Stakeholders point of contact for design related issues.
o Coordinated and oversaw all technical activities relating to architectural and engineering projects, including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, reviewing design and approving design changes.
o Communicated directly with managers, production staff, marketing personnel, and clients to discuss and organize projects from original conceptual design through construction.
o Excellent coordination with multi-disciplines and specialist sub-consultants
Designed and finalized complete architectural drawings for hospitality, commercial and industrial projects.
The most important of which are two residential and commercial High-rise buildings.
o Produced design concepts, drawings and details using AutoCAD, 3D MAX, and hand sketching.
o Worked around a set budget to create building plans that meet the requirements of clients.
o Present building plans, perspectives to client/management for approval.
o Specified important details for a building project such as cost estimates, materials, and assumed duration of construction.
o Supervised the activities of new architects and draftsmen to ensure the accuracy of their architectural drawings.
o Adhered to company policies, regulations and standards when working with clients.
Worked in drafting of Mid-rise buildings, private villa, and a mosque.
o Assisted architects in various projects.
o Worked on design drawings drafting plans, elevations, sections and details using AutoCAD.
o Assisted design team in reviewing project proposals and specs.
o Helped in compiling required paperwork and documents for projects.
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