Technical Office Manager
Ali Salman Design Studio
Total years of experience :13 years, 9 Months
Projects: Wooden works - kitchen cabinets - interior elements.
• Assist Project Managers in tracking project progress, timelines, and budget.
• Oversee technical aspects of kitchens and wooden works projects.
• Coordinate design, production, and installation teams.
• Maintain high-quality standards for shop drawings and specifications.
• Conduct regular quality checks during production and installation.
• Implement solutions to on-site challenges.
• Resolve technical issues promptly.
• Foster effective communication among cross-functional teams.
Project: The Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Technical and Design Approvals: Oversee all technical and design solutions for both contractors and consultant,
Ensuring alignment with project requirements before sending files to production.
• Coordination with Factory: Liaise with our factory in Spain for necessary technical support, ensuring the correctness and completeness of fit-out manufacturing.
• Shop Drawings & Specifications: Generate detailed shop drawings and specifications, adhering to industry standards and project requirements.
• Site Engineering Coordination: Facilitate communication between site engineering teams, ensuring construction requirements are accurately conveyed and engineering deliverables meet construction needs.
• Drawing Log Updates: Maintain and update the drawing log prior to sending out shop drawings, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Design Consultant Submittals: Manage and control Design Consultant(s) submittals and correspondence in a timely manner, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Project Management Coordination: Work closely with Project Managers and Site Engineers to review and approve all site works.
• Team Meetings: Attend and participate in Contractor & Consultant team meetings, providing valuable input and facilitating effective communication.
• Technical Document Management: Manage, organize, draft, and coordinate technical documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Project Document Review: Review project documents, drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities to manage and coordinate the technical aspects of the project, supporting the Project Manager in all technical and commercial issues.
• Progress Meetings: Arrange, coordinate, and attend progress meetings, proposing and discussing technical proposals, and acquiring necessary approvals.
• Idea Development: Develop innovative ideas that align with the project’s needs, contributing to the project’s success.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively resolve problems and issues that arise during projects, ensuring smooth project execution.
Project: Blues Tiffany Resort, North coast, Egypt.
• Project Design: Oversee the design process for all projects, ensuring that designs align with project specifications and company standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of architects and designers, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging innovative design solutions.
• Client Consultation: Consult with clients to understand their design needs and preferences, translating these into design plans that meet their expectations.
• Design Approval: Review and approve all design plans before they are implemented, ensuring they meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Project Management: Manage all aspects of the design process, from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure design plans are accurately executed.
• Design Software Proficiency: Utilize design software such as (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Power point) to create and modify design plans and presentations.
• Continuous Improvement: Continually review and update design processes and standards to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the real estate industry.
Projects: Sinai University - Student Buildings.
• Engineering Model Design: Utilize Auto CAD and Sketch up to draw and design engineering models for various projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Shop Drawings Production: Produce all necessary Shop drawings for site use, ensuring they are detailed, accurate, and comprehensive.
Projects: Hotels - Residential Compounds.
• Architectural Conceptual Design: Develop highly creative architectural conceptual designs for small to mid-size projects, demonstrating innovative thinking and artistic abilities.
• Project Presentation and Visualization: Prepare project presentations and visualizations using graphic programs such as Sketch-up, V-Ray, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint, showcasing strong technical skills.
• Information Organization: Organize information effectively, translating user behavior into media structure and elements, demonstrating a keen understanding of user needs.
• Design Review and Preparation: Prepare and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates related to the project, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Projects: Residential Buildings.
• Architectural Works: Perform general architectural works, including architectural design, site visits, and inspections. Prepare related reports to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and any issues that arise.
• Conceptual Design: Provide the conceptual design of architectural drawings or interior fit-out design as per the client requirements. Utilize architectural applications to create innovative and functional designs that meet client needs and adhere to industry standards.
• Shop Drawings Production: Produce all necessary Shop drawings for site use, ensuring they are detailed, accurate, and comprehensive.
Projects: Residential, Commercial Buildings.
• Product Design: Design products by making calculations of product dimensions, drawing sketches of product ideas, and designing mock-ups of proposed products. This demonstrates my ability to conceptualize and create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Client-Centric Design: Design pieces for clients based on knowledge of design trends, production costs, capability of production facilities, and characteristics of the company’s market. This showcases my ability to create designs that are both practical and appealing to the target market.
• Shop Drawings: Prepare and review working shop drawings for wooden works scope in projects. This highlights my attention to detail and understanding of the technical aspects of design.
• Project Technical Data: Prepare the project technical data, including technical submittals, queries log, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ). This shows my organizational skills and ability to manage project data effectively.
• Manufacturing Preparation: Prepare the cutting lists for manufacturing and bill of materials. This demonstrates my understanding of the manufacturing process and ability to prepare detailed and accurate lists for production.
Project: Cairo Festival City Mall.
• As-Built Drawings: Prepare as-built drawings, ensuring they accurately represent the completed project. This demonstrates my attention to detail and understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Working Drawings: Prepare working drawings for each project, showcasing my ability to translate design concepts into detailed plans.
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