Linda Karam

Responsible for New and Renovation Projects from Design management, Construction management to handing over of Projects
• Design management with all external consultants, Main consultant, MEP, Interior Designer, QS, Acoustics ect…
• Construction management from appointment of contractors to handing over of Projects including Procurement
• Fully managing under construction cinema job sites (client rep.):
- Delivering projects at the best standards and with exceptional quality
- Working on developing new projects, renovation projects and opening new opportunities.
- Finishing all contractual obligations and having all parties on board, working closely with contractors and different suppliers
- Finalizing all design stages and following up on implementation.
- Client meetings and development.
- Site supervision, coordination and resource management.
- Going through tendering processes and technical evaluation.
- Monitoring budgets and Applying Value Engineering to proposed offers, offering best functional cost reduced alternatives.
- Monitoring Procurement to all material and ensure delivery on time
- Monitoring the projects’ completion schedules and following on day to day required operational needs.
- Revising and approving all technical submittals, and invoices from all contractors.
- Mitigation of claims and resolving any arising issues to future claims.
- Project closure.
Major Achievements
Ongoing Projects
New Projects
• Boutik Mall- Al Ain- 1 VIP- 7 Standard Screens - Design stage completed (on hold)
• Wafi- Dubai- 5 VIP- 1 IMAX- 13 Standard Screens- Design Stage- Final Design Stage
• Dubai Festival City- Dubai- New Extension- 6 Standard Screens - Design Stage
• Oasis- Dubai- 9 Standard Screens- Design Stage
• IMG- Dubai- 3 VIP- 1 IMAX- 8 Standard Screens- Tender Stage
Completed Projects
New Projects
• Dragon Mart- Dubai- 12 Standard Screens - Construction work Completed.
Scope included, Structural work, Civil work, MEP work and Fit-Out work
Renovation
• Cinecity- Al Ghurair Center- 8 Standard Screens- Dubai- Renovation completed (Design and construction management)
• Manar Mall- Ras Al Khayme- 7 Standard Screens- Renovation Completed (Design and construction management)
• Ibn Battuta Mall- Dubai- 2VIP- 1 IMAX- 18 Standard Screens- Renovation completed (Design and construction management)
• Dubai Festival City- Dubai- 2VIP- 1 IMAX- 9 Standard Screens- Renovation completed (Design and construction management)

Projects Categories: Residences, 5* Hotels, Resorts, Offices, Retails, F&B outlets

Major Achievements
• Fairmont- Riyadh KSA
• Rotana- Amman Jordan
• Hilton- Riyadh KSA
• Wyndham- Riyadh KSA
• Versace- Jeddah KSA

Responsible for managing and leading the project through all design stages in accordance with client brief and within agreed cost and time frames. Ensure delivery of project quality.

Responsible for managing and supervising the overall project Implementation activities including planning, assignment of contractors, execution, safety, inspection and handover, and ensures compliance with the construction and development standards throughout the project.

Play a key role in promoting the image of the company within the community.

Managed the Interior Design of several developments (5 stars Hotels and Resorts) from inception to the implementation stage as well as oversee the entire interior design division.
Worked directly with the Client.
•Manage design team to meet project schedules, budgets and design quality
•Lead design and development for projects including space planning, design of interior spaces in plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, construction & millwork details etc.
•Ensure continuity and consistency of design deliverables
•Maintain project schedules and manage team priorities
•Correspond and coordinate with consultants including lighting, landscape, structural, MEP, operation and technical, VE and construction etc.
•Correspond and coordinate with Hotels operators
•Review and check all work for design, accuracy and completeness

Responsible of the Interior Designs of all developments,
•Assume responsibility for Interior design, material selection, costing, estimation, sourcing, fittings, procurement, and negotiations with suppliers.
•Consult with Owners to determine architectural preferences and integrate findings with knowledge of interior design.
•Develop project design brief to Interior Consultants
•Formulate space environmental plan to be practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purpose with the objective of raising productivity and improved enjoyment of Owners
•Define/develop design space program for new projects
•Advice management on interior factors, factors include space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color schemes and color coordination
•Prepare progress reports & presentations’ for top Management/Clients
•Assist in nominating potential consultants for new projects
•Define scope of works for Interior Design Consultants
•Coordinate with Hotel Operators to ensure design Guidelines are conveyed to relative consultants.
•Coordinate with Main Consultants, Interior Design Consultants and Kitchen Consultants to ensure implementation of Operators’ requirements.
•Coordinate with Commercial & Development departments in respect of Projects cost estimates, Value Engineering, Time Schedules, and Approval of Design consultants’ request for payments.
•Review and approve suitability of materials/finishes prepared by Interior Design Consultants and contractors.
•Coordinate with Project Managers and Consultants to resolve design related issues that may arise during construction.
•Keeping up with developments in planning, construction, new projects, building & safety codes and new building & finishing materials & products within the Emirates and especially in Dubai
•Manage and supervise activities of at least two Interior Design Coordinators

Provide leadership and direction to a team of 2 engaged in planning, designing and furnishing interior environments of 3 Hotels Towers, 6 residential towers owned by the company consisting of Studios, 1, 2, 3, 4 bedrooms apartments, duplexes and penthouses of all residential towers. Report to the Vice President.
• Responsible for interior design, material selection, costing, estimation, sourcing, fittings, procurement, negotiations with suppliers from UAE & Europe. Liaise with the management in order to determine architectural preferences.
• Determined purpose and function of environment, budget, types of construction, equipment and other factors affecting planning interior environments.
• Integrated findings with knowledge of interior design.
• Formulated environmental plan to be practical, esthetic and conducive to intended purposes with the objective of raising productivity and improved life style of occupants.
• Advised management on interior design factors. Factors include space planning, layout and the utilization of furnishings and equipment and color schemes
• Interacted with architects and interior designers as a client’s representative.
• Coordinated the development of planning and design themes.
• Developed suggestions for apartment features and amenities.
• Developed conceptual footprints for maximum efficiency of building.
• Worked directly with the Client.

• Extensive experience through the execution of the below projects in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
• Performed cost estimation for the project, preparation of bill of quantities scheduling, calculation of area, measurement and acceptance of finished buildings.
• Prepared information regarding design, drawings, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and completion time.
• Planned layouts of projects and integrated engineering elements into unified designs for clients' review and approval.
• Administered project contracts and conducted periodic on-site observation of work to monitor compliance with plans.
• Supervised the interior construction and followed up with contractor’s progress of the project for on-time completion and within budget.
• Liaised with sub-contractors, Consultant, and Client
• Served as Interior Architect in the Studies & Consultation Department and provided expertise in the sales, design, consultation, and execution of projects.

• Provided interior design solutions, developed interior designs for residences and offices for customers of company dealing in Office / Residential furniture / Fabrics. Planned, designed and furnished interior environments of over 40 Projects. Managed sales operations.
• Advised and consulted with clients on interior designing factors, such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipments and color schemes
• Rendered design ideas/illustrations, developed detailed plans/ functional designs, estimated material requirements and costs, and presented designs to meet clients’ needs and get their approval.
• Conduct quality control.
• Managed sales operations