MILENA EL SAHMARANI, Senior Manager, Tenant Coordination Department

MILENA EL SAHMARANI

Senior Manager, Tenant Coordination Department

Mall of qatar

Location
Qatar
Education
Higher diploma, ARCHITECTURE
Experience
22 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months

Senior Manager, Tenant Coordination Department at Mall of qatar
  • Qatar
  • My current job since August 2018
Department Head, Design and Tenant Coordination at Darwish Holding/ Lagoona Mall- Doha- Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2012 to April 2017

¬ Commanded multiple Mall projects and the design management from early conceptual stage to handover by communicating project scope and set up terms of design process, cost and schedule. Supervised the design development stage, reviewed drawings, specifications and material, ensured designs abide by current regulations and codes of practice. Eliminated health and safety risks in the design, issued and reviewed tender documents, negotiated contracts and awarded contractors. Supervised, coordinated and tracked project execution with involved stakeholders to be in line with approved design, schedule and budget. Followed up on authorities’ approvals until handover.
¬ Engaged different and multiple stakeholders throughout the design by facilitating value management meetings and preparing weekly/monthly reports and presentations. Reviewed, checked and discussed change requests with landlord and provided approval after listing/accepting all consequences of CR on cost, time and design. Identified risks and developed risk mitigation measures, and ensured measures and being followed.
Lead a team of architects and engineers, built teamwork, trust, talent, commitment and alignment on project priorities and department programs/policies and procedures. shared knowledge and implemented new ways to solve the challenges through continuous coaching.
¬ Established a comprehensive Tenant Coordination procedure to meet Tenants’ and Landlord’s mutual objectives, advised on technical aspects of lease agreements, prepared different leasing drawings scenarios and issued LODs, met with Tenants’ designers and contractors and provided full support for store delivery, reviewed design and technical drawings to be in line with Mall Design Criteria, coordinated with consultants, supervised fit-out works, resolved critical problems, monitored schedules and effectively delivered timely openings of stores.
¬ Issued completion snags and checklist, exceeded the percentage of authority’s final inspections -approvals were granted from first visit at a rate of 98%.
Projects completed:
 Lagoona PIAZZA Renovation Project- Total area=15, 000 sqm,
Project period: August 2013-May 2015
 Lagoona AVENUE- First Floor Renovation- Total area=2, 400 sqm,
Project period: October 2013- November 2014
 Lagoona Mall Outdoor Landscape-
Project period: January 2012- December 2013
 Lagoona Mall (AVENUE) lose furniture-
Project period: March 2014- October 2014
 141 retail units and 13 cutting edge F&B Restaurants: Some brands include B&O, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Raoul, Fauchon, Porsche Design, Alice & Olivia, KENZO, Outback Steakhouse, Layali, Paul Café, Cioccolatitaliani, …etc.
 A Cinema Complex with premium features and luxury lounges, fit-out materials and finishes of an area of 1100 sqm.

Tenant Coordinator | Architect Client Representative at Darwish Holding / Lagoona Mall
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2008 to December 2011

¬ Provided tenants with information necessary to design the leased premises. Issued detailed base building drawings coordinated on site with information on all services or obstructions, worked as their on-site engineers and provided them with as-built information to avoid any discrepancies in the submitted designs.
¬ Guided a team of Architects and Engineers to follow up on Tenants and Contractors design & fit-out works.
¬ Reviewed tenants’ designs in compliance with the Mall guidelines. Assisted tenants with their permitting efforts as needed; closely supervised the fit-out works, resolved problems and improved the communication process between designers, contractors and consultant and successfully delivered fully operational shops at the scheduled opening date.
¬ Issued weekly construction reports, design review reports and conducted weekly meetings with Tenants’ architects, consultants and contractors, to track schedule of work, identify delays and solve any critical issue that could delay the project.
¬ Represented Lagoona Mall and Darwish Holding in projects’ design development. Deliberated concept designs, scope and budget, organized design development and communicated with local and international stakeholders. Supervised the construction and design meetings, issued reports and resolved conflicts.
¬ Approved designs and managed changes, issued tenders and contracted resources, negotiated contracts to align within budget and administered financial settlements.
¬ Supervised fabrication, construction and installation of joinery and fit-out works to align within approved specifications. Inspected with a strong attention to detail.
Projects completed:
 Lagoona Mall- Mid to Final Construction and fit-out phase- total BUA: 128, 000sqm, - Project construction phase: August 2008 -September 2011(handover)
 51East Department Store (A Darwish Holding outlet) fit-out and construction, - total BUA: 12, 000m2- Project construction phase: August 2008 -September 2011(handover)
 Lagoona Mall Wayfinding design management, production and installation management - Project period: March 2011- October 2011
 Lagoona Mall lose furniture- design management, production and installation management - Project period: December 2010- October 2011
 23 Retail units, Anchor stores and restaurants including Paris Gallery, Carrefour, Mango, Café Vergnano, Il Café Di Roma…etc.

Senior Architect – Project Coordinator at SOLIDERE–
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2008 to July 2008

Project: Eastown and Westown Cairo, Egypt
Duties:
- Prepare project proposals, methodology statements and task schedules defining the interrelationships of different disciplines
- Coordinate with other Solidere Divisions & Departments, external agencies & consultants, integrate them into a development project
- Prepare external project assessments including site visits, data collection, and conceptual scheme designs
- Prepare Conceptual Master Plans, urban design strategies, mass plans, land use plans and phasing strategies.
- Coordinate with other Solidere Divisions & Departments, external agencies & consultants, external consultants such as market research, urban planning, transport planning, environmental, cultural and social, landscape design, infrastructure engineering, corporate branding, and integrate these inputs effectively into a development project.

Project Coordinator | Tenant Coordinator at ABC S.A.L. OWNERS OF ABC MALLS CHAIN IN LEBANON
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2005 to March 2008

¬ Secured plans approval, managed detailing, furniture design and general planning, oversaw execution of detailed shop drawings and review of all contractors’ shop drawings.
¬ Supervised and coordinated with Consultants and Tenants, reviewed and approved designs of tenants to be abiding by ABC’s standards and technical rules.
¬ Concept design, review and execution of different shop-in-shops.
¬ Supervised site progress of ABC projects including architectural and electromechanical works. Monitored the site labor force and contractors.
¬ Assisted the Project Manager in the design, documentation process and weekly reports.
¬ Coordinated with various departments within the company in all project’s operation related matters.
¬ Directed approvals and all project submittals to be submitted in a timely manner, aided in successful completion of the project within time and budget.
¬ Led a team of technicians to follow up on maintenance projects in coordination with Operations Manager.
¬ Identified, logged, analyzed and managed potential and actual issues and risks and worked with the PM on managing risks.
Projects Completed:
 ABC MALL Achrafieh, Level 1 extension
Total area: ~6, 000sqm
 ABC MALL Achrafieh, Level Zero Renovation
Total area: ~5, 500sqm
 ABC MALL Dbayeh Extension and renovation
Total area: ~44, 000 sqm
 ABC MALL Achrafieh Department store,
renovation project level Zero and 3,
Total area: ~8000 sqm
 ABC Department Store Jordan Amman,
Total area: ~4, 800sqm

Architect Coordinator - Site Supervisor at Technelec - Electromechanical Enterprise
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2003 to August 2005

¬ Supervised all architectural and MEP installations of CITY MALL infrastructure, installations and final fixtures.
¬ Managed the design coordination of all Electro-mechanical drawings and issued composite drawings.
¬ Successfully supervised all the MEP installations and coordinated drawings of a 3000m2 Hypermarket.
¬ Effectively coordinated the High voltage cabling underground network and designed all the electrical substations.
¬ Coordinated all services and elaborated all site constrains to effectively maintain the architectural design.
¬ Coordinated with consultant and Client Rep., assured necessary changes in design are adapted and approved by all parties.
¬ Monitored the site labor force and subcontractors, reported to the project manager and/or took corrective actions.
¬ Attended all project related meetings with the client, consultant, main contractor and reported minutes to division manager.
¬ Contributed in lighting designs study and development for Tenants.
Projects Completed:
 CITY Mall, Dora, Lebanon / BUA: 210, 000 sqm, 200 Retail units
 GEANT Casino Hypermarket (later TSC)-CITY Mall, Dora Lebanon / Total area: ~11, 000sqm
 CITY Mall, Dora, Lebanon, 5 Retail outlets including Petit Bateau and Eric Kayser Boulangerie.

Architect at Lebanese University Campus / ED Zublin A.G.
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2003 to October 2003

- Preparing As-Built Drawings in coordination with project coordinator.
- Coordination with architectural layout.
- issuing shop drawings
- Preparing of special installation details.
- Adjustment of design drawings to fit site and Client’s needs.
- Preparing Door Schedule, Aluminum Schedule Section Wall and Details, False ceiling and flooring drawings.

Architect at MAK Team/ Design and Consulting
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2001 to May 2003

- Conceptual design of several residential villas in Bekaa Valley, South Lebanon and Aley.
- Execution and detailed shop drawings
- Landscape Conceptual Design and presentation drawings of Achmoun Temple in Saida
- Studying and updating Phoenician elements with respect to modern architecture
- Restoration project of Villa Maha Al Khalil- South Lebanon, Phoenician concept
- Analyzing archaeological sites and preparing a full documentary
-Analyzing archaeological sites: Fortress of Kayfoun (Mount Lebanon), Maysanoun village dating the roman period(Mount Lebanon), Aabey village dating the Arabic middle ages period(Mount Lebanon)
-Urban analysis Sketch drawings and preparing presentations.

TRAINEE / ARCHITECT at A.C.C. Arab Construction Company
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2001 to September 2001

Supervising trainee at the site of the V.I.P. National Airport project

TRAINEE / CAD OPERATOR at ARCH engineering &contracting
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 1999 to September 1999

-Cad Operator
-Developing the design for residential buildings in Jnah Beirut.
-Rendering and presentation.

TRAINEE / CAD OPERATOR at ARCH engineering &contracting
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 1998 to September 1998

-Cad Operator
-Developing the design for residential buildings in Jnah Beirut.
-Rendering and presentation.

TRAINEE at AMERICANA Group / Metra Decoration
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 1997 to September 1997

-Cad Operator
- Working on as built drawings for restaurants (KFC, Hardees)
- Office work

Education

Higher diploma, ARCHITECTURE
  • at Lebanese University -INBA – Beirut, Lebanon
  • April 2002
High school or equivalent, Lebanese Baccalaureate II– Experimental Sciences –
  • at Al-Ahliyah High School, Beirut Central District, Lebanon
  • July 1995

Specialties & Skills

Consultant Coordination
Project Execution
Site Supervision
Client Representation
Project Coordinating
MICROSOFT OFFICE
AUTOCAD
MICROSOFT PROJECT
PHOTOSHOP
Sketchup
Retail Delivery

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Lebanese Order of Engineers & Architects, Beirut- LB (Member no.29103)
  • REGISTERED ARCHITECT
  • February 2005

Training and Certifications

PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Green International training center
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Painting