Naji Abou mrad, Design manager

Naji Abou mrad

Design manager

Greenline Interiors

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
21 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 11 Months

Design manager at Greenline Interiors
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2016

Responsible for the process of design for construction for a high rise hotel in Dubai (G+51) with over 600 rooms, and duties consisted of:

- Managing the design process by leading and monitoring the Design Team.
- Managing and monitoring the preparation of the shop drawings in accordance with the Interior design concept and within project program and timelines.
- Implementation of MEP design in the shop drawings.
- Responsible for the issue of the production drawings and monitoring the construction process at factory
- Managing the preparation and submission of the materials to match budget, timelines for delivery, specifications and technical approval.
- Coordinating between Client, consultant and construction team to implement design related issues and co-ordinate design changes
- Site supervision during construction process to guarantee conformity of execution to approved drawings

Design manager at Designlab Interiors
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2014 to October 2016

Responsible for the design and supervision of the Interior design projects, which duties consisted of:

- Setting the concept design guidelines in accordance with client’s vision and expectation
- Managing the design process by leading and monitoring the Design Team.
- Managing, coordinating and approving the MEP design in accordance with the Interior Design
- Preparation of Tender documents and Specifications
- Managing the preparation of shop drawings, production drawings & material submission for design and build projects
- Prepare projects schedules, budget, and landlord/developer documentation.
- Manage, co-ordinate and control all meetings in relation to the design/ supervision/ shop drawings of contractors to ensure the overall design requirements are integrated into the Project.
- Review and monitor the contractor construction processes, procedures and quality management plans
- Managing the review of key milestone deliverables for completion in relation to quality of construction/design
- Implementation and co-ordination of design changes
- Value engineering the project in terms of evaluating the deliverables, integration of new systems, reducing and controlling the cost

List of Projects:
- Design projects:
o Al Azizya resort - Riyadh - Operator: Radisson - 35, 000 sq.ft
o Ministry of Commerce and Industry - IT building - Riyadh - 56, 000 sq.ft
o Champions League experience - Abu Dhabi - 19, 000 sq.ft
o Mushrif park - Abu Dhabi - 3 restaurants - 17, 000 sq.ft
o Wataniyah Insurance offices - Jeddah - 11, 000 sq.ft
o Abyat Lebanese restaurant - Palm Dubai - 9, 000 sq.ft
o Simply Italian restaurant - Palm Dubai - 7, 500 sq.ft
o Reign restaurant - DIFC, Dubai - 12, 500 sq.ft
o Modell’s sports store -Al Ain - 4, 500 sq.ft
o Vicolo restaurant - La mer - Dubai - 3, 000 sq.ft
- Design and build projects:
o Ministry of Commerce and Interior - Headquarter - Riyadh - 25, 000 sq.ft
o Fairmont hotel Bab Al Bahr - Sushi restaurant - Abu Dhabi - 4, 000 sq.ft
o Fairmont hotel Bab Al Bahr - Sport bar - Abu Dhabi - 4, 000 sq.ft
o Circle restaurants - Dubai - 5, 000 sq.ft
o Watar partners - Offices - Dubai - 2, 500 sq.ft
o Jean Georges restaurant - Four seasons hotel - Dubai - Management - 4, 000 sq.ft

DESIGN MANAGER at ATLAS CONSULTING ENGINEERS
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2013 to August 2014

ATLAS CONSULTING ENGINEERS FEB. 2013 TO DATE
DESIGN MANAGER ABU DHABI, UAE

Responsible for the design and supervision of the architectural projects and for the turnkey interior design projects,
which duties consisted of:
- Follow up for approvals from local authorities and clients,
- Preparation of contract documents and Specifications
- Coordination between architectural, structural and MEP drawings
- Approval of shop drawings and material submittals
- Sourcing of interior design finishes and negotiating
- Variation Orders evaluation, approval of extension of time and claims from Contractor, and monthly payment
certificates
- Chairing periodic progress meetings and technical meetings

List of Projects: - Architecture: o 3B+G+16 mixed use building at Muroor Mr. Ammar Al Khaja - 100, 000 sq.ft
o Mixed use development at Ghayathi - WRDC - 240, 000 sq.ft
o Mixed use development at Mirfaa- WRDC - 440, 000 sq.ft
o Offices building at Madinat Zayed- WRDC - 65, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa at Khalifa A Mr. Jasim Khury - 32, 000 sq.ft
o Private 3 chalets at Lewa Mr. Yasser Al Khaja - 36, 000 sq.ft
o Private Gym at Al Bateen area Confidential - 7, 500 sq.ft

- Interior design: o Private Gym at Al Bateen Confidential - 7, 500 sq.ft
o DED offices at Madinat Zayed Department of Economic Development - 13, 000 sq.ft
o WRM offices at Madinat Zayed West Region Municipality - 57, 000 sq.ft
o ADFCA offices at Nadinat Zayed Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority - 32, 000 sq.ft
o Private Villa at Khalifa A Mr. Tareq Al Khaja - 12, 000 sq.ft
Page-2 Work History

MANAGING PARTNER, BEIRUT, LEBANON at NA-Architecture
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2010 to February 2013

NA-Architecture FEB. 2010 - FEB 2013
MANAGING PARTNER, BEIRUT, LEBANON

Managing the projects from A to Z, heading a team of 8 designers, site engineers and draughtsman, NA-architecture
was able to create a reputable name in terms of quality of design and finishes.

List of Projects: - Architecture: o 3 buildings 2B+G+4 Mr. Nicola Abou mrad - 35, 000 sq.ft
o 3 buildings B+G+4 Mr. Bassam Ghawi - 43, 000 sq.ft
o 2 buildings 2B+G+4 Mr. Georges Tabanji - 28, 000 sq.ft
o B+G+3 building Mr. Georges Saade - 21, 000 sq.ft
o Private Villa at Brummana Mr. Fadi Semaan - 9, 000 sq.ft
o Private Villa at Aarbanieh Mr. Michel abi Nakad - 7, 500 sq.ft
o Private Ski Chalets at Faqra Mr. Tony Abou Mrad - 6, 000 sq.ft

- Interior Design: o Interior renovation for Portemilio Hotel - Kaslik
o Private chalet at Portemilio hotel Mr. Edgard Wakim
o Rock's restaurant - Bdadoun
o Private apartment at Achrafieh Mr. Tarek Ragheb
o Private Chalet at Faqra Mr. Michel Cordahi

SENIOR ARCHITECT-INTERIOR DESIGNER at OMA - Omar Moujaes Architects
  • United Arab Emirates
  • February 2005 to January 2010

OMA - Omar Moujaes Architects FEB. 2005 TO JAN. 2010
SENIOR ARCHITECT-INTERIOR DESIGNER DUBAI, UAE

Responsible for the design and supervision of the architectural projects and for the turnkey interior design projects,
which duties consisted of:
- Follow up for approvals from local authorities and clients,
- Preparation of contract documents and Specifications
- Coordination between architectural, structural and MEP drawings
- Approval of shop drawings and material submittals
- Sourcing of interior design finishes and negotiating
- Variation Orders evaluation, approval of extension of time and claims from Contractor, and monthly payment
certificates
- Chairing periodic progress meetings and technical meetings

List of Projects: - Architecture: o Al Tayer offices building - 3B+G+4 -166, 000 sq.ft.
o DIP Accomodation - B+G+6 - 50, 000 sq.ft.
o DIP Hotel - B+G+5 - 320, 000 sq.ft.
o DIP offices - B+G+3 - 240, 000 sq.ft
o DIP showrooms - B+G+M -165, 000 sq.ft
o The Greek Orthodox church at Jebel Ali - 49, 000 sq.ft.
o 22 villas - Al Barshaa - 220, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa at Emirates hills plot E73 - 29, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa for H.H Sh. Mansour bin Zayed - 55, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa at emirates hills plot E84 - 25, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa at emirates hills plot P7&P8 - 36, 000 sq.ft
o Private villa at emirates hills plot V21 - 25, 000 sq.ft
o B+G+6 residential building at Al Barshaa - 110, 000 sq.ft
o 5 villas at Al Safa - 40, 000 sq.ft
o 10 villas at Al Safa - 75, 000 sq ft
o Emirates British nursery at Mirdiff - 35, 000 sq.ft
Page-3 Work History
- Interior design: o Villa Rotana Hotel at Sh. Zayed road
o Copthorne Hotel - Deira
o Rimal Rotana Hotel - Moraqabat
o Rihab Rotana Hotel - Garhoud street
o Hotel Renovation at Montreux - Switzerland for Al Jallaf Investment
o Mercedes Benz showroom at Doha
o Boutique1 at JBR marina walk
o Boulevard at Emirates towers
o Mashawi restaurant at Greens
o Mr. Tareq Khansaheb private villa
o H.H. Sheikh Hamad Al Tayer private villa
o Public prosecution offices

RESIDENT ENGINEER at IDENTITY - KASLIK
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2002 to January 2005

IDENTITY - KASLIK JUN. 2002 TO JAN. 2005
RESIDENT ENGINEER JOUNIEH, LEBANON

JOB DESCRIPTION: Resident Engineer, duties consisted of: - Preparation of shop drawings.
- Material submittal and quantities survey.
- Coordinate technical details on site with construction manager and site engineers.
- Check subcontractor and supplier contract.
- Participate in progress meeting and chairs technical and coordination meetings.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: o Private villa for H.H. Sheikh Abdel Rahman Bin Mahfouz - Kfarhbab
o Private building for H.H. Sheikh Abdel Rahman Bin Mahfouz - Adma
o Interior design supervision for the Private villa for H.H. Sheikh Abdel Rahman Bin Mahfouz - Kfarhbab

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Lebanese University
  • January 2003

Diploma of high studies in Architecture Lebanese University - Section II - Beirut - 2003.

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
MBA Finance
ARCHITECTURAL
AUTO CAD
CLIENTS
INTERIOR DESIGN
PROGRESS
SHOP DRAWINGS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Memberships

Lebanese Order of Engineers & Architects, Beirut N#30526
  • Member
UAE society of Engineers, Sharjah N#11806
  • Member