Husam Zakzak, Senior architect

Husam Zakzak

Senior architect

NOOR A.E. Project Development Consultants

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree,
Experience
14 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 7 Months

Senior architect at NOOR A.E. Project Development Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2019 to April 2021

● Representing the owner in all stages of implementation of the project
● Continuous supervision and control over ( time, cost and quality)
● Analyze all changes requests in contracts and potential claims
● Development of sustainability and green building
● Management of cost and payment
● Supervision of building maintenance
● Preparing periodic reports for the customer at all stages of the project
● Conduct periodic meeting to verify progress and safety
● Supervising closure of the project and auditing all building systems
● Ensure receipt of all documents and as-built drawings from the contractor
● Follow-up of the contractor to maintain the project until the date of final handing over
● Negotiate contracts with external suppliers to reach appropriate agreements
● Act in the interest of the client in all aspects of the project from design, operation, money, vendor selection, planning, implementation and delivery
● Coordinate with authorities throughout the project
● Managing sub-contractors in order to deliver project according to plan
● Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, standards and safety regulations.

Architect - Client’s representative at BANDARY Real Estate Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2013 to March 2019

• Attending site meetings with the consultant, main and sub contractors
• Reviewing material samples and approving material submittals
• Comparing current workflow to the approved time schedule
• Reviewing and approving payments presented by the consultant
• Preparing progress reports to be sent to head office
• Reporting, following up, and promptly resolving urgent project issues
• Reviewing drawings prepared by the consultant and providing feedback
• Attending legal meetings with company attorney
• Reviewing and approving quotations for all project works
• Ensuring compliance of the works to the contract and approved specifications
• Meeting and discussing project-related issues with government officials including SEWA, Civil Defense, RTA, Municipality, and the Planning Department
• Reviewing and evaluating the daily reports presented by the main contractor (labour count, on-site activities, subcontractors on the site)
• Reporting any safety violations on the site to the consultant and making sure they are addressed properly by the main contractor
• Supervising any on-site technical tests
• Contacting suppliers and obtaining quotations and samples for different items
• Coordinating and reviewing interior design and furniture layout and material selection with architectural/interior designers
• Checking works after completion and preparing snag lists

Teaching Assistant in Architecture/Urban Design at jordan university of science and technology
  • Jordan - Irbid
  • February 2010 to July 2011

Worked at J.U.S.T. as a teaching assistant at the School of Architecture and Design for three successive semesters. This stage provided a valuable opportunity to further refine design skills by detecting design problems and flaws and quickly provide appropriate design alternatives. Duties included teaching of architectural and urban design principles; helping students to improve their designs; preparation of educational media (slideshows-videos); evaluating students’ work; and many other duties.

Taught the following courses:
● Architectural design studio, 2nd year - ARCH 212
● Urban design studio, 4th year - ARCH 411
● Architectural design studio, 4th year - ARCH 412
● V-Ray/3ds max 3d-visualizing course, 5th year

Design Architect at E.B.D.A. Architects
  • Syria - Damascus
  • March 2009 to September 2009

● Preparation of conceptual designs and sketches
● Preparation of 3d visualizations of conceptual designs
● Preparation of detailed 2d/3d AutoCAD drawings
● Supervision of interior design work

Design Architect at Future Engineering Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2007 to March 2009

● Preparation of conceptual designs and preliminary sketches
● Preparation of (A-Z) detailed architectural plans of approved concepts
● Meeting with clients and modify the designs according to their special requirements
● Coordination with structural engineers
● Giving instructions to draftsmen
● Preparation of 2d AutoCAD drawings
● Preparation of 3d visualizations and renderings
● Preparation of preliminary feasibility studies
● Attaining approvals from the Planning Department
● Meeting and discussing the designs with personnel from the Municipality and the Planning Department

Design Architect at Design House Engineering Consultants
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • November 2005 to May 2007

● Preparation of conceptual designs and sketches
● Preparation of 3d visualizations of conceptual designs
● Preparation of detailed 2d/3d AutoCAD drawings
● Supervision of interior design work

Concept Design Architect at Toukhi Steel Prefabs
  • Syria - Damascus
  • August 2004 to September 2005

● Preparation of conceptual designs and sketches
● Preparation of 3d visualizations of conceptual designs

Education

Master's degree,
  • at Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • January 2012

M.Sc. in Urban Planning and Studies

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Damascus University
  • August 2004

B. in Architecture

Specialties & Skills

Urban Planning
Urban Design
Science
Photoshop
AutoCAD
Architectural/urban design
3ds max
Unreal Engine

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (Training)
Training Institute:
PMP
Date Attended:
May 2015

Hobbies

  • PC gaming