Interior Design Department Team Lead
Qatar Railway
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :17 years, 5 أشهر
Built strategic roadmap for entire project while directing operations for 7 contractors engaged in project milestone delivery efforts. Meet with project stakeholders weekly to assess individual performance and assure on‐schedule timing for all project deliverables. Coordinate materials supply chain, procurement, and delivery. Create brand direction and ensure coordinated “look and feel” across all divisions.
♦ Received Top Performer Award for exceptional performance & contribution to Qatar Rail, 2018.
♦ Spearheaded materials’ approval process from concept and design through implementation.
♦ Reduced Metro budget by 40% after redefining value engineering process; analysed all approved materials for architectural finishes & built strategy to reduce costs & maintain design intent.
♦ Managed design consultants daily, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and best practice standards.
♦ Assessed shop drawings for correctness and alignment with approved plans and design intent
♦ Ensuring designs and material selections are aligned with project requirements and employers’ requirements
♦ Monitoring all engineer instructions, scope changes, RFIs and RFCs
♦ Auditing contractor’s procurement to ensure delivery on time and alignment with approved documents
♦ Maintained records and prepare reports and presentations on design and development projects.
♦ Provided design feedback and recommendations to align with approved direction and design intent.
♦ Oversee site inspections to check development project progress and to confirm compliance with regulations and specifications.
♦ Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams of designers and engineers through all design, production, and delivery stages.
♦ Served as the primary point of contact for all material-related items throughout the development and delivery process of the project.
♦ Assisted other department in way finding and signage concept
♦ Conducted factory evaluation visits pre and after contract awarding
♦ Led and ensured design management is consistent across the project
♦ Overseeing all PMCs evaluations regarding design, material and site inspections
♦ Developed risk mitigation strategy by identifying areas of concern and creating alternative options to ensure safety while maintaining branding.
♦ Expedited completion of station’s fit out after reviewing and accepting appropriate fast-track proposals from joint venture partners.
♦ Evaluated all operation manuals for additional recommendations
♦ Assisted facility management to ensure compliance with the recommended maintenance strategy
♦ Led FIFA’s dressing and signage review, installations and removal
♦ Reviewed all design drawings for station designs, depot, retails to ensure compliance
♦ Requested by Managing Director to lead team of 12 interior designers in creation of conceptual scheme for the administrative buildings of the entire Metro project after failure of previous designer to archive an approved design
Held design and architecture layout responsibility for stations within the Qatar Rail megaproject. Reviewed all contractor proposals, selected front-of-house materials for all phase one stations and created timeline and roadmap for submission of work. Directed the mock-up selection process and attended all planning meetings.
•Delivered supply and vendor cost reductions through alternative vendor research and investigation of international supplier alternatives.
•Focused on ensuring construction and design safety by working collaboratively with fire and safety teams; analyzed materials and made suggestions based on cost and effectiveness.
Forum Design, Doha, Qatar
Led engagements for both commercial and residential projects with focus on marketing and branding deliverables creation, financial control, and client-centricity.
Managed all project stages including sketch development, production of drawing packages, specification for materials, and mechanical and electrical plan coordination. Led AutoCAD team during design process and created appropriate budgets to efficiently manage individual projects. Managed accounts receivable and vendor pricing portfolio.
•Designed multichannel marketing materials using internal branding; designed sponsor materials for VCU fashion show.
•Worked together with customers to consult on all projects; attended site meetings, organized vendor teams, and built long-term relationships to encourage referral business.
Worked in client-facing role as
Created AutoCAD drawings to support new and ongoing projects. Managed client communication.
courses: Professional Development: Architectural Engineering Coursework – North Virginia Community College, Virginia, USA | Sales & Marketing Coursework – American University in Cairo, Egypt | Fine Arts Coursework – Helwan University in Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt Volunteer Work: Art Director