Pasha Waqas

• Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for multi million scale projects
• Provided leadership services to architectural clients while supporting all design development phases
• Incorporated sustainable designs into commercial projects
• Led team of numerous Architects & Draftsman on several projects at a time
• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in UAE
• Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently
• Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects
• Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
• Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
• Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve complex engineering issues
• Applied for permits and contacted inspectors.

• Devised static approaches for highlighting important focal points in each design
• Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs
• Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands
• Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials
• Organized and attended numerous coordination meetings with Client & Contractors to discuss project status and brief new projects
• Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence
• Developed and executed go-to-market plans and facilitated internal organizational readiness
• Coordinated with construction & real estate team in developing project plans for prioritized initiatives

• Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes
• Produced detailed designs in variant sectors including Residential, commercial & Retail in line with Client's requirements following pure design principles to enhance aesthetic qualities.
• Mentored less experienced architects and interns and trained new architectural team members
• Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning
• Incorporated sustainable designs into commercial projects
• Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget
• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects
• Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects
• Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently
• Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts
• Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules
• Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals
• Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors
• Discussed zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies

• Supervised preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters
• Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements
• Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information models (BIM)
• Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
• Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding
• Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations
• Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed strategies with project managers
• Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings and legal resolutions