Senior Architectural Engineer
Union coop
Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months
Reporting to the Design and construction section manager and the director of investments .
Manage and monitor the consultancy agreement / contracting agreement till completion of the project.
Participate in planning for future investments.
Produce and create architectural designs for different type of buildings and projects in accordance with a brief of specification/ brief study / report including: concept design / budget and time frame
Plan / Design interior layouts as per UNION COOP requirements, authorities’ requirements and cost factor.
Provide clear and accurate technical instructions to contractors/ consultants / subcontractors on all required aspects.
Review and approve the design drawings which are submitted by consultants in various stages of design.
Review and approve the tender documents submitted by consultants in various design stages.
Perform the technical evaluation of tenders and prepares a report according to the evaluation carried out.
Review all post contract technical documents (includes material specification, shop drawing. etc), material certificates and test reports to ensure compliance with the project requirements.
Review and approve all shop drawings, material submittal during the construction stage.
Supervise installation, material inspections, testing and commissioning of fit outs on site during manufacturing and after the completion of work.
Attend project meetings with various departments, consultants and contractors to discuss the progress of the project and resolve all related issues and troubles on site.
Attend commissioning of all MEP equipment to insure architectural view point stability .
Review, check and approve contractors and consultant’s progress payment certificate.
Study/Approve all changes/variation of orders during the project period and prepare all related documents required for getting approvals.
Expansion & modifying existing branches in order to fulfill the new requirements .
Yapi Merkezi is an infrastructure and construction contractor ranked 78th as per the ENR 2020 of the Top contractors in the World.
Reporting to the Country manager, Responsible on the Projects development in U.A.E, OMAN, QATAR and The African countries, the projects are related to the Buildings construction, Infrastructure: Roads, Bridges, Tunnels and Railways; Power and desalination plants.
• Meeting the Authorities, developers, consultants and the EPC contractors to propagate the company profile throughout the region as well as to secure orders/tenders for further projects.
• Registering The Corporation to governments, semi governments and developers on the online portals in order to receive and participate on their tender/RFI/RFQ.
• Prequalification submittals to the authorities : Dubai RTA, SRTA, Ministry of infrastructure development (MOID), Dubai engineering aviation projects (DEAP ), DP World, Musanada, Ashghal -QATAR, ministry of transport -Oman .
• Assisting the tender department in submitting technical and commercial offers through online portals.
Key Projects
Slovenia Pavilion- EXPO 2020, Dubai, UAE -Contract value: 10.3 M USD.
Colombia Pavilion- EXPO 2020, Dubai, UAE -Contract value: 6.1 M USD.
• Attending the tender progress meetings, manage the Estimating/tendering activities with the client and the consultant.
• Prepare the Bid Submission form/Tender summary sheet for management review/approval along with all details, backups and price.
• Submission of the relevant documents to the authorities to obtain No Objection Certificates (NOC) and approvals for commencement of the construction phase
• Submit and discuss design changes during the construction phase with relevant authorities to obtain necessary approvals in coordination with respective, Project Managers, and design consultants.
• Review/verify the procurement packages, Quotations from suppliers/subcontractors both technically and commercially in line with the scope of work, in conjunction with procurement department.
• Coordinate with EXPO 2020 Department and Dubai south for the plot possession procedures and the work permits.
• Day to day inspection of the construction progress of the structural and architectural works
• Carrying out site inspections for all Architectural items and issue necessary reports.
• Reviewing proposed finishes, materials and technical submittals.
• Inspecting site mock up from quality aspects.
• check the quality of all the materials received on site and prepare quality reports, defects.
• Making new proposals and/or modify existing drawings when necessary. Ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards as well as client requirements.
Reporting to the Managing Director and leading a team of 4 engineers (civil and M.E.P), responsible for managing the full turn-key project from inception to completion.
Key Projects
G+4+1R Residential building, Alchamria, Dubai, UAE- Contract value :5.3 M AED
G+3+1R residential and commercial building, Abu hail, Dubai. UAE - Contract Value :4.5 M AED
G+3+1R residential building, Muteena, Dubai .UAE.-Contract value :3.6 M AED
Compound of 5 villas G+1, Mirdif, Dubai, UAE .-Contract value :9.8 M AED
G+1 twin villas, jumeirah, Dubai. UAE. Contract Value :2.1 M AED
• Study of the tender and contract documents prior to contract Agreement.
• Preparing the Bill of quantities, the breakdown of payment for the projects and submission to the consultant for approval.
• Working with the authorities: Dubai municipality, RTA, DEWA, Dubai civil defence to issue the permits for construction.
• Preparation Of shop drawings for all disciplines including structural, architectural, and finishing in coordination with The MEP Drawings.
• Daily Technical supervision for the structural, architectural, and electromechanical works.
• Online submissions for inspection and approval for the structural works related to each project
• Inspection and approval of site safety procedures and actively monitor and report on sub-contractor’s safety performance.
• Preparation of the planning of execution following the project time frame
• Coordinate with site engineers to prepare and monitor the work plan through daily work reports.
• Study the drawings, evaluate the material requirements, approve and submit the material requisition.
• Establish the invoices based on the Progress of works done at site.
• Appoint Subcontractors, including preparation of agreements and approval of their invoices.
• Preparation of the work plan, schedule, site team requirements
• Daily sites inspections to resolve the construction problems that may arise during execution.
• Review the "mock ups" against documents and give recommendation to deliver the best solutions.
• Preparation of the building permits within the authorities, Coordinate with the site team for the structural and fit out works through daily work reports
• Notify the consultant /clients of any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the consultants design drawings.
• Manage high end floor finishes, joinery works, wall finishes, facades, structural glazing, wall claddings, interior works.
3B+G+12+1R, Residential building, Bur Dubai, UAE . Contract value: 65.4 M AED.
2B+G+6+1R hotel apartments, Albarsha, Dubai, UAE . Contract value: 32 M AED.
• Reporting to the Project Manager, Responsible for coordination between client, consultant, sub-contractors & suppliers; as well as negotiation of prices and attending the site meetings.
• Review subcontractors shop drawings and submittals.
• Undertaking supervision duties on site to ensure the compliance of the works with the final approved IFC and shop drawings and the contract specifications.
• Lead in resolving design and technical coordination issues with Finishes, Structure, Electro-mechanical, landscape on the project.
• Coordinate with the material supply chain to provide the needed supplies.
• Prepare construction progress reports from the site to be provided to the Project manager.
• Attend meetings, as required, take minutes, distribute minutes of meeting, follow-up on actions.
• Monitor weekly performance and quality; recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager .
Key Projects
3B+G+13 high rise building for offices, Algiers CBD, Algeria.
G+4 mixed use building (amphitheatre + offices), Algiers CBD, Algeria.
G+3 cosider group building materials laboratory, Algiers, Algeria.
• Reporting to the Project Director, Responsible for the daily site supervision, the monitoring of the site labour force and the subcontractors works.
• Daily Supervision of the construction works in accordance with the specifications and drawings, including issuing the site observations and the NCR .
• Coordinate with the team on site to ensure that the contractual obligations are met.
• Preparation of the reports on the main contractor and the subcontractor’s activities and documentation of quality.
• Coordination with the manufacturers, studies on the fabrication methods of special items.
Key Projects
2B+G+8 building, cosider group headquarters, Algiers, Algeria.
G+7 residential buildings -1750 apartments-, Algiers, Algeria.
• Design Development and alternative design solutions to improve the project quality.
• Attending regular design, coordination and progress meetings and management of design and Project documentation
• Leading the site supervision Team for review of the submittals and RFIs coordination between trades
• Supervise the contractors activities and the project build quality.
Key Projects
Municipality headquarters, Tipaza Governorate, Algeria.
G+5 residential buildings -200 apartements-, Boumerdas .
G+4 residential buildings -100 apartements-, Boumerdas.
• Development of design based on the owner/developer requirements and specifications
• Projects technical specifications development in coordination with the material supplier’s technical data sheets and the municipality regulations.
• Assistance to tender department for the preparation of the tender documents
• Direct the sites inspection to follow up the perfect execution of the contractors as per the design and specifications and report to the senior architects.