Senior Urban Planning Specialist
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department
Total years of experience :22 years, 10 Months
Experience in Every Design Step
Experience in GIS-based site analysis and thematic mapping analysis; concept development, preparing various options, hand-drawn or Illustrator graphics, based on project requirements; refining the preferred option; master plan development; creating engaging visuals of the master plan, both 2D illustrated plan and 3D rendered model of the whole site; putting everything together in a report and presentation format.
Master plan design development involving preparation of illustrative concept plans and options, 3D modeling, visualization and project presentations
Assists in 3D design development of roads and utility infrastructure by using advanced modeling software such as MXRoads.
Developed a system of using tags to automate area calculations in Microstation and means of exporting plot information to excel file, by which plot report preparation was dramatically reduced. This system is now being used in other projects.
CADD Manual preparation and implementation.
Performed basic to moderately difficult drafting assignments, understands and applies company procedures particularly as they pertain to the assigned discipline.
Prepared concept presentation drawings from rough sketches/drawings supplied by the lead architect.
Performed basic drawing layout and plan drawings from sketches prepared by designers using standard CADD procedures.
Made adjustments or changes to drawings as directed, making sure that it conforms to standard presentation.
Prepared complete set of working drawings for architectural, electrical, structural and plumbing disciplines.
Prepared various proposal design drawings, 3D renderings and cost estimates.
Reviewed design drawings submitted by the design-build contractor for their conformity with the project specifications.
Project-in-charge of the company’s housing projects, ensuring that monthly target accomplishments are met, and that the construction drawings are properly executed.
Coordinated the work interface between all subcontractors.
Conducted site inspections to monitor the quality of subcontractors’ workmanship.
Assisted in the procurement and delivery of materials to project sites.
Prepared additional design requests by unit owners.
Designed and supervised the construction of the company main office.
Assisted the lead designer in the preparation/revisions of drawings based on comments or annotations.
Ensured drawings meet the presentation standards according to the company and client’s specifications.
Have been assigned to different disciplines and performed the following functions:
1)Revision of drawing annotations from the different disciplines, monitoring of drawings submitted to and returned from the Construction Package division;
2)Interpretation and revision of drawings from annotations by design lead consultants, architectural detailing, checking of drawings to ensure that they reflect the layout of other disciplines;
3)Layout of HVAC, cold and hot water system, and sanitary system from drawings provided by the design lead, detailing of HVAC connections, and isometric drawings, checking of drawings to ensure that they reflect the layout of other disciplines;
4)Lighting and power layout, riser diagrams and load schedules, for electrical discipline, checking of drawings to ensure that they reflect the layout of other disciplines.
All drawings done where either submitted on time or ahead of schedule, never delayed allowing me time to do the CAD for other disciplines. Sometimes assigned to the entire Design Item doing CAD for architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines.
