Senior Design Manager (Architecture)
ZFP
Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months
JEDCO South Terminal Refurbishment. Collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities for on-budget, timely completion. Provide strategic direction to the design team, fostering innovation. Manage internal and external aviation stakeholders and consultants, define the scope of work, and assist in contractor evaluation.
• Review and approve design deliverables, such as drawings, reports, specifications, etc., and ensure compliance with client requirements and project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on design standards, codes, regulations, and best practices, such as BIM, IATA, ARDM, MOMRA, SBC, etc.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities, and ensure clear and timely communication of design issues and solutions.
• Conduct design reviews and audits and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and control design quality, cost, and risk throughout the project lifecycle and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the design development and coordination of mixed-use, aviation, hospitality, and healthcare projects.
• Create and present design proposals and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of design strategies and procedures.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their design briefs, objectives, and budgetary constraints, consistently ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Oversaw and managed PMC workflows encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring smooth coordination and collaboration.
• Efficiently prepared comprehensive CRS forms to support project implementation in all review stages.
• Managed entire design process for different project types, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams in developing comprehensive design strategies, aligning innovative concepts with project goals and market demands for large-scale projects, offering guidance and support for accuracy and completeness.
• Developed and maintained relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants, ensuring successful project outcomes and repeat business.
• Regularly followed up with engineering subconsultants, conducting meetings to ensure design integrity as per client requirements and local regulations.
• Successfully managed project budgets, timelines, and resources, consistently delivering projects within specified schedule and budget parameters.
• Conducted pre-planning studies for new designs of buildings and facilities encompassing specialized functions.
• Utilized industry-leading design software and tools to produce BIM drawings, 3D visualizations, and presentations for client meetings and project proposals.
• Defined scope of work (SOW) and reviewed document criteria throughout concept to detail design phases, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
• Supervised and presented design projects to clients, ensuring effective communication and timely feedback, resulting in positive feedback and satisfaction.
• Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
• Ensure creative design solutions meet client and end-user requirements while maintaining project timelines. Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
• Developed over 15 project concepts and criteria drawings that meet client and end-user requirements.
• Created design concepts, renderings, and presentations for all design stages.
• Incorporated engineering inputs and diverse design codes intodesign to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
• Utilized BIM software to produce and edit design documentation efficiently.
• Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
B.Arch: Architecture And Planning Alexandria University - Egypt • Member of Egyptian Engineers Association - EEA • Member of Saudi Council of Engineers - SCE • Dean's List Honoree: Spring 2004, Spring 2005 • Honors: Graduated May 2006 Magna Cum Laude