Hussein Alhafez, Design Manager

Hussein Alhafez

Design Manager

Gewan engineering

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Architecture
Expérience
14 years, 2 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :14 years, 2 Mois

Design Manager à Gewan engineering
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • Je travaille ici depuis septembre 2022

• Monitored progress of each project closely throughout its duration, making adjustments where necessary.
• Assisted with budgeting efforts by researching material costs prior to ordering them for a project.
• Trained staff members on proper use of tools and equipment used in interior design tasks.
• Created detailed plans for projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and codes.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on quality of products offered at competitive prices.
• Reviewed blueprints and other technical documents related to interior design projects.
• Provided support to junior designers by reviewing their work before submitting it to senior management.
• Managed a team of designers in the development of innovative ideas and concepts for interiors.

Senior interior architect à Sterling interior
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • novembre 2018 à août 2022

• Participate in the project from initial sketch phase, development, through to finished customer-facing execution.
• Researched suppliers and manufacturers for suitable options when selecting finishes or furnishings.
• Performed site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning new designs.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Supervised installation of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment according to specifications.
• Provided guidance and support to junior staff members working on assigned projects.

Senior interior architect à Zen studio
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • mars 2015 à octobre 2018

• Creating the concept design and mood boards proposing new and innovative ideas
• Convening and conducting kick off meetings and follow up meetings to manage and facilitate with the entire design and fitting out process
• Support and maintain continuous contact with contractors and designers throughout the conceptual design phase until the final design approval is achieved
• Attend weekly on site meetings to perform snags, give general design advice and feedback on construction Progress and report minutes of meetings
• Tracking monitoring and chasing down completion of work stages to ensure timely completion of various stages of the design and fit-out work
• Participating in tenders and getting shortlisted and selected such as (Emmar Downtown Ramadan tent 2015, Meraas sales center 2017, Renovation of Crowne Plaza hotel-Yas Island, Bluewaters sales center)

Design Architect à Avkube design studio
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • mai 2012 à février 2015

• Set the design concept starting from mood colors to selecting the specific furniture and material
• Design all the project layouts, Furniture, Reflected ceiling, Flooring, Electrical, Wall brackets, Inner elevations and any details under the project demands
• Make highly realistic 3D renders by 3ds Max and Vray render for the final presentation book
• Meet the clients and present company profile and offer our services to match the client demands
• Coordinate the work with the subcontractors to make sure saving time and work as construction steps standards
• Coordinate the drawings till the approval stage from Municipality
• Coordinate the subcontracting drawings to finalize the project on time
• Follow up the snag list of the project consultant to finalize the project and deliver on time schedule.

Design Architect à Firas engineering consultancy
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • mars 2010 à avril 2012

• Go to Municipality for architectural, structural meetings to discuss the project stage and get the approvals
• Follow up with Estidama Abu Dhabi urban planning council and obey the corrections to get the project specification under Estidama rules
• Design the plans, elevations layout and make the architectural sections
• Make the bank monthly reports, contractors due payments and proceed with the bank
• Calculate the quantities and specifications of the project and prepare the final table for pricing
• Draw the Furnishing, Electricity, Flooring, Ceiling, and wood work layouts with detailed shop drawings.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Architecture
  • à Private University Of Science And Arts
  • janvier 2009

Specialties & Skills

Vendor Relations
Material Sourcing
Space Planning
Team Leadership
Concept Design
MS project
Autodesk Autocad
MS Office
3D Studio Max
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom

Langues

Arabe
Langue Maternelle
Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

Society of Engineers - UAE
  • member engineer
  • September 2014
The order of Syrian engineers - Syria
  • member engineer
  • June 2009