Project Manager Strategic Planning
SALFO
Total years of experience :36 years, 10 Months
Project Manager for. Mega Master Planning effort for 4 Cities and respective regions across the Kingdom.
In charge of full project coordination and day-to-day liaison with client. Full coordination of 4 multi-disciplinary partner consulting firms as well as coordination with client.s team of experts and a UNDP advisory group.
Reporting to the Senior Architect and Lead Civil Engineer, in a senior level position leading an experi- enced team of both international and Saudi Urban Designers and architects, independently reviewing plans submitted by Design-Build (DB) contractors, applying intensive and diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices in broad areas of assignment.
Coordinating detailed phases of planning work for the RMTC project ensuring key deadlines are met and that the project stays on schedule, and staffs are working together effectively. Manage and play a key role in client presentations, client satisfaction and report development.
Manage team of multidisciplines consultants and in-house team throughout design stages of major master planning efforts in seven cities across KSA.
Seeking to introduce an international standard of living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, oversees the de-sign of mixed-use medium density communities that are engaging, walk able and
offer a sustainable life-style, directly overseeing the development
of Master Plan and building prototype plans and project program throughout design stages up to tender for the MODON Living Communities Program.
As Design Manager, endeavors to fulfill environmental planning and sustainability goals into the urban design and contribute with the urban planning vision managing and ensuring compliance of design consultants to adhere to schedule of deliverables, and full coordination between all disciplines.
As Head of Department, main duties include to ensure proper control of planning, programming and coordination of all projects undertaken, ensure that appropriate controls are in place and maintained on continuing basis, together with comprehensive time management for all projects completion and delivery. Top responsibility is focus on managing planning team, provide leadership, establishment of assignments and goals, coordination of multidisciplinary team and client liaison. Direction and decisions for resources and on-time project delivery.
Identify facility deficiencies / opportunities for addressing department needs.
Ensure that appropriate controls are in place and maintained on continuing basis, together with comprehensive time management for project completion.
Coordinate multidisciplinary in-house team, outside consultants and serve as day-to-day client liaison.
Senior Urban Planner-Consultant
Main activities and responsibilities included project management consultant and client liaison for international feasibility and development projects. Planning and Development, Sustainability
Dates 02/06/2008 - 11/02/2010
Occupation or position held Senior Urban Planner, Project Manager
Main activities and responsibilities
Day-to-day liaison and project management, with responsibility for coordination of planning team, including contract negotiation, report writing and leading a multi-disciplinary team of consultants on various master plan projects; including three Strategic Growth
Area Implementation Master Plans.
Assumed position as a Practice Builder and Project Manager re-locating to Southeastern Virginia region to open-up and direct the creation of the company’s urban planning division. Hired staff and generally did marketing outreach, networking and client relations.
Coordinated initial design and team for large and medium-size master planning projects in seven cities in the southeast region. Invited to participate as a lecturer in Real Estate and Development at the University of Virginia.
Project Manager in charge of coordinating site feasibility investigation, site planning, due diligence process, including project entitlements, legal documents and real estate transaction review. Project overview and consultant management throughout; day-to day client liasion.
Projects included large mixed-use developments in the NY-metropolitan area.
Project management and design for creative adaptive urban design large underused real estate across US for largest global oil, pharmaceutical and utilities corporations as well as with US Military properties. Monitoring client relations, coordinating large multi-disciplinary teams and traveling to site in South Carolina, US for monthly for coordination, redevelopment board meetings and public presentations.
Work included the Reuse Master Plan for historical Naval Base, part of BRAC Program transitioning from the industrial footprint of a century-old naval base into a vibrant mixed-use community of residential, recreation and commercial new users.
In charge of design development from inception to construction of residential, retail and commercial projects
Oversaw construction administration and design team including construction documents preparation and shop drawings´ review.
Dates 01/03/1985 - 15/10/1987
Occupation or position held
Third Secretary - Cultural Affairs
Main activities and responsibilities
United Nations Urban Development,
Population and Human Settlements Comissions, participating in policies'discussions and knowledge Exchange.
Name and address of employer
Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the United Nations 57 Park Avenue, 10016 New York, NY (United States)
Type of business or sector
International Development/Urban Population, Human Settlements
Dates 04/04/2004 - 03/02/2005 Title of qualification awarded Certificate Principal subjects / occupational skills covered CAD Design Name and type of organisation providing education and training Pratt Institute (School of Art and Design) 240 West 14th Street, 10011 New York, NY (United States)
Title of qualification awarded Masters Degree Principal subjects / occupational skills covered Urban Planning
Bachelor's Degree/Licenciature in Architecture Principal subjects / occupational skills covered Architect.
High School/Secundary Education