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Matteo Mascaro, Head of Design Management  - Project Development

Matteo Mascaro

Head of Design Management - Project Development ·Bitexco Group

Vietnam

Master's degree, Architecture

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 2 months

Head of Design Management - Project Development

November 2021 - Present

Bitexco Group

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

November 2021 - Present

Responsibilities

 Provide overall leadership on all the design aspect for the group such as Strategy Design, Design Management Division, Marketing Design Division, Real Estate operation and standard.
 Collaborate with other Divisions to create Development Briefs that encapsulate development vision, budget & Schedule objective, quality standard & real estate market positioning strategy.
 Prepare project schedule, Design implementation plan and Briefs for each project and each discipline to provide guidance to Consultants.
 Manage planning, programming and design development of master planning, Architecture and Interior Design for all developments and project across the Group Portfolio including Town planning, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, Education, Workplace. Project includes new construction, expansion and renovation.
 Provide guidance and direction on projects ensuring overall fit with design and architectural direction. Complete design assessments and analysis of key decision within projects including impact on system, cost, business processes, timelines and other key variables.
 Collaborate with other Divisions in the market & Financial Feasibility Study Process.
 Work with government authorities to get approval of Design Management
 Prepare and implement mid& long-term plan for the division to ensure the completion of the company goals.
 Oversee cost management, monitoring and controlling the design budget to avoid overruns during the design implementation
 Lead asset management initiatives by monitoring the performance and value of real estate assets, ensuring their alignment with the group`s long term financial and operational goals
 Direct the documentation and selection of all materials, finishes and furnishing for projects.
 Review consultant`s drawings and provide design direction for Civil Engineering, Landscape, Architectural, Structural, MEP, Lighting Design and Interior Design.
 Prepare RFPs and negotiate agreements and fees with all design consultants.
 Assist in the preparation of project milestones schedules and cash flow forecasts.
 Provide analysis and options on impacts to projects schedules and budgets
 Lead and manage the Design Management Division including hiring, coaching professional development and training and performance management.
 Support and coordinate with legal division, financial, marketing, sales, Construction and project management division to insure approval of projects, profit and customer satisfaction.
 Negotiate contracts and agreements with consultants, vendors and contractors

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Architecture

Design Management Director

December 2020 - November 2021

Bitexco Group

Hanoi, Vietnam

December 2020 - November 2021

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Architecture

Managing Director

November 2018 - November 2020

Dwp – Design Worldwide Partnership

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

November 2018 - November 2020

Responsible and accountable for the operational, financial and legal affairs of the city studio and country. Lead the studio and develop design solution.

Ensures the hiring and supervision of all employees in country, and provides leadership, coaching and mentoring support to create a team based environment within the studio. Also ensures a productive, cost-effective, safe and legal workplace for individuals

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Associate Director

January 2015 - October 2018

Balmond Studio

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

January 2015 - October 2018

Balmond Studio is a research-led practice of architects, designers, artists and theoreticians run by the world’s leading thinker on form and structure - Cecil Balmond OBE.

Responsibilities

 Lead Balmond Studios Bangkok & Colombo offices (design and operation)
 Lead teams of Architects and engineers in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
 Head of Business Development (South-East Asia Region)
 Feasibility study
 Develop design proposals, cost estimates
 Develop and build client relationship
 Negotiate consultancy fees and contract
 Lead a project manager or project with multi-discipline building engineering professional including junior and senior level staff.
 Lead or assist project manager or project with multi-discipline building engineering professional including junior and senior level staff.
 Direct the work of other project architects and technicians.
 Direct the production of all completed design work of the project life-cycle from conceptual design, schematic design, detail design, tender and construction documentation
 Handle authority submission and coordination
 Draw up costs and schedules, monitor and take responsibility for all internal financial budgets.
 Manage all contractors and builders to ensure construction is in line with drawings and designs.
 Review architectural documents for potential conflicts with other disciplines.
 Present to Client, Create oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
 Review and coordinate construction documents with construction project manager, consultants as it relates to projects.
 Select, hire, and oversee the work done by the subcontractor
 Monitor the progress of the team, evaluate performance, provide timely, and feedback to the teams

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architectural Manager &Marketing team Leader

April 2011 - November 2014

Sino Pacfific Construction Consultancy Co, Ltd.

Vietnam

April 2011 - November 2014

SPCC is a 100% successful foreign invested between CT&D of Taiwan and CSCEC of Mainland China. SPCC has provided more than 15 years of consultancy services in planning, architecture, engineering, project management, supply of construction material and traffic project construction in Vietnam. Many large projects undertaken by SPCC have been awarded a Gold Medal high quality certification by Vietnam`s Ministry of Construction.

Responsibilities
Main designer, Lead a team of architects and technicians.
Direct the production of all completed design work.
Draw up costs and schedules then monitor and take responsibility for all internal financial budgets.
Manage all contractors and builders to ensure construction is in line with drawings and designs.
Review architectural documents for potential conflicts with other disciplines.
Create oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.

Achievements
Cambodia - Riviera Complex (Under construction - G.F.A. 327, 000 m2)
5 luxury residential towers (40 floors), shopping mall and public spaces.
Vietnam - Happy Valley (Under construction and currently selling - G.F.A 160, 000 m2)
Several high-rise residential towers and landscape designs.
Vietnam - Dolce Vita (G.F.A. 100, 000 m2)
High Rise Residential Tower.
Vietnam - Centre Mall (G.F.A 51, 000 m2)
Shopping Mall - Awarded 1st PRIZE private competition
Vietnam - Le Chateau (G.F.A. 116, 000 m2, completed)
Club House surrounded by 67 luxury villas.
Vietnam - Riverside Residence (G.F.A. 162, 000 m2, completed)
Luxury high-rise towers (31 floors).
Vietnam - Green View (G.F.A 33, 000 m2)
Commercial and residential high-rise (26 floors) - Awarded 1st Prize (private competition).

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Architect Manager- Asia Pacific Projects

May 2009 - April 2011

Simone Paoletti Architettura

Italy

May 2009 - April 2011

Simonepaoletti is headquartered in the heart of Genoa, Italy; wide-ranging projects of the company include restoration, building and system design, the marine field, both in Italy and abroad, but definitely they are oriented to the experimentation of new and advanced architecture. www.simonepaoletti.com

Responsibilities
Lead Designer at concept stage.
Manage the responsibility for all the design phases.
Head Project Manager throughout the life of the project.
Responsibility for all interactions with the client and contractors.
Ensure the project timelines are met along with proper reporting to all stakeholders.

Achievements
Qatar - Eco sustainable resort.
Hanoi, Vietnam - Hoang Cau Project (Office tower, 21 floors) - Completed.
Dominican Republic - Casa De Campo Resort (Private luxury villas) - Completed.
Hanoi - Vietnam - Nguyen Van Cu Tower (Office tower, 18 floors) - Under construction.
Cap Ferrat, France - Spa & Aquarium.
Cogoleto, Italy - Residential building and villas - Under construction.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Dong Du (6 Star luxury fashion showroom) - Planning done, construction not commenced.

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

Project manager - Construction Survey

January 2009 - May 2009

Accademia Italia Co. Ltd

Vietnam

January 2009 - May 2009

Active in Italy, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, China, Egypt, Russia, Accademia Italia is the most important Italian Architectural Company working in Vietnam today and one of the leaders in South East Asia (Award-winner of the prestigious BCI Asia 2013 - Top 10 architect awards). www.accait.wix.com/architecture
Onsite Construction Supervisor Engineer to supervise the construction of Vietsovpetro Office Tower (32 floors), Vung Tau City, Vietnam.
Responsibility for onsite design problem solving.
Daily site visits and reporting.
Ensure quality checks and onsite safety audits are performed.
Meet the clients and contractors regularly and report.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Management

Architect - Marketing Team

August 2008 - December 2008

Carige Bank

Italy

August 2008 - December 2008

With over 500 years of tradition, Gruppo Banca Carige today is one of Italy's largest banking groups, boasting over 670 branches throughout the country. www.gruppocarige.it

Developed a new concept and model layout for all the new Carige Bank Branches throughout Italy.
Assisted Professor Matteo Garnero (MBA), to write the forward and a chapter in his book " Principles of Marketing and strategies".

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

Architect Team Leader

June 2007 - June 2008

Ariu+ Vallino Architects

Italy

June 2007 - June 2008

Founded by Vincenzo Ariu and Sabrina Vallino, the firm specializes in architecture, urban planning and interior design. The company has been awarded many national and international prizes (Ariu & Vallino will participate in the Milan Expo, 2015) and their projects published in specialized architectural magazines. www.ariuvallino.com

Responsibilities
Leading a team of Architects at concept stage.
Design and present projects to Clients.
Deal with contractors in respect of all facets of the projects.
Attend each construction site and report to clients and the firm.

Achievements
Albenga City, Italy - New school
Finale Ligure City, Italy - Piaggio Project
Requalification and urban restoration of the Piaggio factory.

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

Architect

January 2007 - June 2007

A. Mascaro Architects

Australia

January 2007 - June 2007

Designer and Support Team Leader for a new villa project according the Australia Design Codes.

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

Architect- Draftman

October 2005 - December 2006

Nicola Ruggiero Architect

Italy

October 2005 - December 2006

www.nicolaruggieroarchitetto.com

Hai Chau Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam

Genoa City, Italy - Astor Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Extension/interior design.

Mirissa, Sri Lanka - Marissa Junior School
Concept and design of a new school.

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

Architect ( Intern)

January 2005 - August 2005

Archicam

Italy

January 2005 - August 2005

Bergen, Norway - New Residential land settlement competition

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

Education

University Of Genoa UNIGE

October 2006

October 2006

Master's degree, Architecture

Italy

GPA (percentage): 100%

GPA (percentage): 100%

Degree in Architecture at the University of Genoa, 110/110 GRADES WITH HONORS (first-class honors degrees). Thesis : Primary school in Bonate Sopra (BG). “ Progettazione di una scuola primaria del nuovo polo scolastico di Bonate Sopra (BG)”, Concorso Europeo di progettazione architettonica. Supervisor: Dott.Prof.Arch.E.D.Bona.

University Of Genoa UNIGE

May 2006

May 2006

Diploma, Worksite Safety Manager - Engineering

Italy

Institute of Technology for Surveying, L. B Alberti

June 2000

June 2000

High school or equivalent, Building Engineer

Italy

GPA (percentage): 100%

GPA (percentage): 100%

Skills

Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Detail Design
Expert
Detail Design
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Concept Design
Expert
Concept Design
Expert
Problem solving
Expert
Problem solving
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Architectural Design
Expert
Architectural Design
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Communication - Public relations
Expert
Communication - Public relations
Expert
Landscape Design
Expert
Landscape Design
Expert
Strategy Design
Expert
Strategy Design
Expert
Feasibility study
Expert
Feasibility study
Expert
Interior Design
Expert
Interior Design
Expert
Detail Design
Expert
Detail Design
Expert
Construction Safety
Expert
Construction Safety
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Concept Design
Expert
Concept Design
Expert

Languages

Italian
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner
Spanish
Expert
Vietnamese
Beginner

Memberships

O.A.P.P.C.

State Qualifying Examination of Architecture

April 2007

Training and Certifications

Certifications
WSM Worksite Safety Manager -Department of Structure and Geotechnics at UNIGE.
Jun 2006

Training
Architecture training Course
Vietnam Green Building Council
Mar 2013
Business English
Milner International Colleage
Dec 2006

Hobbies

  • travel
  • sport
  • Architecture