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Irfan Hayat, SENIOR ARCHITECT | PROJECT MANAGER

Irfan Hayat

SENIOR ARCHITECT | PROJECT MANAGER·Dream Roots General Contracting Est.

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, B.Arch.

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 11 months

SENIOR ARCHITECT | PROJECT MANAGER

December 2025 - Present

Dream Roots General Contracting Est.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2025 - Present

Major Clients/ Projects: Saudi National Guards (Yanbu & Al duba), Metalco (riyadh), Al Faisalya Tower Mall. Project Value Range: SAR 70K to 1.5M

Led end-to-end construction delivery across architectural, civil, and MEP scopes as single point of accountability, from pre-construction planning through site execution and handover.

- Reviewed and interpreted consultant drawings across all disciplines; resolved multi-discipline clashes and code violations, and approved MEP shop drawings against architectural and structural layouts prior to commencement.

- Developed all pre-construction prerequisites including BOQs, method statements, risk assessments, and technical specifications in line with contractual and HSE requirements (IOSH Managing Safely certified).

- Managed project cost from baseline through delivery; prepared and updated BOQs, tracked actual vs. budgeted expenditure, identified contractor non-compliance, and applied value engineering to minimize overruns.

- Coordinated civil and MEP subcontractors; set priorities, monitored contractual performance, forecasted resource and manpower requirements per construction phase, and ensured works were executed per drawings and specifications.

- Conducted daily site visits and phase-gate inspections; compared planned vs. actual progress, audited workmanship, issued NCRs, and drove corrective actions to closure to maintain schedule and quality.

- Participated in client, consultant, and subcontractor meetings; administered contract requirements including scope definition, variation management, and claims documentation in accordance with FIDIC-based contract conditions, and ensured all prerequisites were in place before authorizing commencement.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (HYBRID)

September 2020 - November 2025

Golden Jubilee Coop. Housing Society

Islamabad, Pakistan Hybrid

September 2020 - November 2025

Major Clients/ Projects: Villa Projects, Parks and Green belts, Market building, High Rise Apartment Project Value Range: SAR 100K to 12M
Hybrid role - Concurrent leadership role managing master planning, infrastructure services, and regulatory compliance for residential
compound (society) development. Also involved in overseeing the overall construction (design to handover) of individual villas and residential apartments.
- Managed overall society layout planning including utility services drawings (water, sewerage, electrical, gas) and landscape master planning.
- Conducted measurements and demarcations for entire society; coordinated road and services construction with contractors and site supervisors.
- Led stakeholder meetings to discuss development and expansion plans; ensured compliance with legal bylaws and government regulations.
- Managed multi-year infrastructure rollout across 500+ residential plots; coordinated utility hookups, road paving, and landscaping phases.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

SENIOR ARCHITECT | ARCHITECT ENGINEER

August 2020 - October 2025

A.J & Partners

Islamabad, Pakistan

August 2020 - October 2025

Major Clients/ Projects: Saudi National Guards (Yanbu & Al duba), Metalco (riyadh), Al Faisalya Tower Mall. Project Value Range: SAR 70K to 1.5M
Led end-to-end construction delivery across architectural, civil, and MEP scopes as single point of accountability, from pre-construction planning through site execution and handover.
- Reviewed and interpreted consultant drawings across all disciplines; resolved multi-discipline clashes and code violations, and approved MEP shop drawings against architectural and structural layouts prior to commencement.
- Developed all pre-construction prerequisites including BOQs, method statements, risk assessments, and technical specifications in line with contractual and HSE requirements (IOSH Managing Safely certified).
- Managed project cost from baseline through delivery; prepared and updated BOQs, tracked actual vs. budgeted expenditure, identified contractor non-compliance, and applied value engineering to minimize overruns.
- Coordinated civil and MEP subcontractors; set priorities, monitored contractual performance, forecasted resource and manpower requirements per construction phase, and ensured works were executed per drawings and specifications.
- Conducted daily site visits and phase-gate inspections; compared planned vs. actual progress, audited workmanship, issued NCRs, and drove corrective actions to closure to maintain schedule and quality.
- Participated in client, consultant, and subcontractor meetings; administered contract requirements including scope definition, variation management, and claims documentation in accordance with FIDIC-based contract conditions, and ensured all prerequisites were in place before authorizing commencement.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

ARCHITECT / PROJECT COORDINATOR

July 2015 - June 2020

AEA Designs

Doha, Qatar

July 2015 - June 2020

- Prepared detailed BOQs, architectural drawings, and MEP coordination
drawings for fit-out and construction projects across Qatar.

- Managed on-site fit-out coordination and supervision for residential and
commercial projects; coordinated contractors to ensure accurate design
execution.

- Handled full procurement management: sourced materials, managed
suppliers/vendors, ensured quality control and timely delivery to site.

- Produced 3D renders and concept design presentations for client approval;
maintained comprehensive project documentation including progress
reports and change orders.

- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and government authorities
(municipality, mall authorities) for approvals and inspections.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Architecture

JUNIOR ARCHITECT / SITE ARCHITECT

July 2014 - June 2015

nVision

Islamabad, Pakistan

July 2014 - June 2015

Major Clients/ Projects: Private Villas, Retail Shops, Exhibition Stalls, User Experience Centers and Landmarks designs Project Value Range: SAR 30K to 500K
- Assisted lead architects in design work; produced architectural plans, sections, elevations, and 3D visualizations for multiple residential and commercial projects.
- Prepared submission drawings and construction documentation; organized project drawings and coordinated between design and site teams.
- Conducted site surveys with engineers and contractors; prepared as-built drawings and meeting minutes as liaison between all project parties.
project drawings and coordinated between design and site teams.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

January 2014

January 2014

Bachelor's degree, B.Arch.

Pakistan

OPF Boys College

January 2009

January 2009

High school or equivalent, engineering

Pakistan

Skills

AutoCAD

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

3D rendering

Expert

SketchUp

Expert

AUTOCAD

Expert

DESIGN

Expert

Site supervision and Coordination

Expert

Revit

Intermediate

Microsoft Office

Expert

Interior Design

Intermediate

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Expert

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

Expert

BIM COORDINATION

Expert

SketchUp

Expert

CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

Expert

Architecture Design

Expert

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Expert

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

3D rendering

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Architecture

Expert

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

LUMION 3D RENDERING SOFTWARE

Intermediate

QUALITY CONTROL

Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Memberships

PCATP

Architect

July 2019

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

Architect Member

June 2026

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Risk Management
Managing Safety
IOSH Managing Safety
IOSK UK
Aug 2017

Hobbies and interests

Music, Travelling, Games, Sports, Archaeology, & technology

Have received Gold Medal in volunteer works. \Was in the football and table tennis team of the university department. Have under gone number of training related to rescue and emergency situations.