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Hicham Mhammad Siefy, Senior Consultant - Interior Designer Department

Hicham Mhammad Siefy

Senior Consultant - Interior Designer Department·Keo International Consultants - United Arab Emirates

Egypt

Bachelor's degree, good

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 7 months

Senior Consultant - Interior Designer Department

November 2023 - Present

Keo International Consultants - United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2023 - Present

 Lead interior architectural projects from concept through completion, overseeing all phases of design and packages
issued for construction.
 Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the
highest standards of quality.
 Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining clear and effective
communication throughout the project life-cycle.
 Develop detailed design plans, elevations, sections, and detailed drawings using advanced CAD software.
 Integrate innovative design solutions that optimize space functionality while reflecting the client's vision and aesthetic
preferences
 Collaborate with the Concept Design Department to ensure design concepts are technically feasible and align with
overall project goals.
 Produce comprehensive construction documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, and material
selections
 Review and approve shop drawings and material submissions to ensure alignment with design intent.
 Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations.
 Organize and lead regular team meetings to review project progress, address challenges, and streamline workflows.
 Implement and oversee QAQC processes to ensure all aspects of the project meet the firm’s high standards using
BIM360/ ACC
 Mentor and provide guidance to junior interior architects and drafting technicians, fostering a collaborative team
environment

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

Senior Project Designer - Interior Architect

November 2020 - October 2023

EHAF

Cairo, Egypt

November 2020 - October 2023

 Responsible to review project data such as built conditions, drawings, and pictures
 Prepare required plans and programs to develop team skills
 Prepare a list of questions to discuss project data and scope of work
 Attend meeting with clients to cover all items in the project questionnaire
 In charge of leading a team of designers and visualizers to cover all items in RFP
 Lead required coordination with project team in GULF offices to produce effective work plans
 Prepare concept design program and deliverables schedules
 Prepare schematic designs including outline proposals, FF&E Documents.
 Attend kick off meetings with clients at beginning of each project phase
 Technical reviews of design and working Packages to coordinate for any modifications
 Responsible to evaluate team performance on a year quarter basis

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Project Designer - Interior Architect

November 2020 - October 2023

EHAF Consulting Engineers

Cairo, Egypt

November 2020 - October 2023

 Responsible to review project data such as built conditions, drawings, and pictures
 Prepare required plans and programs to develop project plans in a coordinated manner
 Prepare a list of questions to discuss project data and scope of work
 Attend meeting with clients and relevant stakeholders to cover all items in the project questionnaire
 In charge of leading a team of designers and visualizers to produce rendered shots as required in 2D and 3D
 Lead required coordination with project team leaders and manage resources in Doha, Qatar offices to ensure project
plans efficiency and teams productivity
 Prepare concept design program, technical specification, deliverable schedules and weekly trackers
 Prepare schematic designs including outline proposals, FF&E Documents and integrated sustainable design proposals
 Attend kick off meetings with clients at beginning of each project phase
 Technical reviews of design and working CAD and BIM Packages to coordinate for any modifications
 Responsible to evaluate team performance on a year quarter basis

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Interior Design Manager

August 2018 - November 2020

Lines and Visions Engineering

Cairo, Egypt

August 2018 - November 2020

- As a project designer, in charge of designing mega projects within the company
- Meet with clients to determine Scope of work
- Undertake RFP studies to clarify items not covered and requirements
- Undertake site survey and review of site information and actual as-built conditions
- Format briefing documents which collates information obtained for client approval
- Prepare concept design program and deliverables schedules with project team
- Prepare schematic designs including outline proposals, mood boards and visual sketches
- Attend concept proposal with clients for approvals and respond to requirements for next phase
- Assign tasks and develop designs with the team, oversee and coordinate with all parties
- Ensure project process are on planned schedules and all deliverables meet project objectives
- present and discuss final design proposal submitting items
- Review shop drawings for items that are detailed within design package
- Attend meeting in Oman as scheduled to follow up on the project progress, inspect work, and produce defects list for contractor use

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Interior Design manager

February 2017 - August 2018

Andalusia Group

Cairo, Egypt

February 2017 - August 2018

- In charge of designing the Group projects, managing design and technical team in Egypt offices
- Receive the owner brief coordinate with design manager to determine scope of work
- Attend meeting in Jeddah as scheduled to undertake site survey and review of site information and actual as-built conditions
- Review healthcare instructions of finishes and fabrications for hospital projects
- Format briefing documents which collates information obtained for owner approval
- Prepare concept design program and deliverables schedules with design team
- Prepare schematic designs including outline proposals, mood boards and visual sketches
- Review concept proposal with design manager for approvals
- Assign tasks and develop designs with the team, coordinate with all involved project team such as technical Dep. medical planners and medical engineering team
- Review technical drawings done by technical Dep. To ensure compliance with design intent
- Ensure project process are on planned schedules and all deliverables meet planned programs considering all instructions provided earlier during the process
- Present and discuss final design proposal with the owner to update if requested
- Inspect, follow-up and supervise work on-site in Jeddah as scheduled

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Architecture

Project Designer - Architect

July 2015 - September 2016

AAID Consultancy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2015 - September 2016

- Meeting with clients to determine scope in RFP and clarify items not covered
- Undertake site survey and review of site information and actual as-built conditions
- Format briefing documents which collates information obtained for client approval
- Prepare schematic designs including outline proposals, mood boards and visuals as needed
- Meet with client for discussions of the concept proposed for discussions and approvals
- Develop construction details, limited to bespoke design feature designs considering output obtained during coordination with MEP and all project team
- Select materials from the contractor list which suits the client brief or advise if alternative need to be sourced and prepare material board
- Select lighting fixture options which suits the client or advise if alternative need to be sourced
- During technical design phase, review shop drawing produced by contractor for items that are detailed in design drawings including feature elements and joinery work
- During construction phase, inspect works and produce defects list for contractors use

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Interior Designer

July 2008 - June 2015

Boudoir Interiors

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2008 - June 2015

- Meeting with chief Designer and client to determine scope of work
- Gather mood and prepare design concept including colored layouts and visual 3D perspectives considering design scope discussed
- Lead team of designers and technical team during the concept and design development phase
- Work on detailed design packages and supervise draughtsman and fresh designers
- Assist chief designer in coordination with contractor, vendor and any correspondence required
- Inspect site works and report defects found to the direct manager

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

helwan university

July 2004

July 2004

Bachelor's degree, good

Egypt

Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

July 2004

July 2004

Bachelor's degree, Interior Design and Architecture

Egypt

tudies at the School of Fine Arts has served as a foundation, made me familiar with a range of different techniques as approaches to the design process and how to develop my knowledge and utilize my abilities, skills to fulfill the goals of each Design I have produced throughout my professional career
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