محمد إسماعيل

Active engagement as the A & E Design Services Director in charge of all Design operations, staff management Financials and Client relations.,
Member of the company leadership team in charge of Business development, operations and financial targets for the Design group.

Some of the major tasks are:

Evaluate incoming Requests for Proposals, (RFPs) and develop tailored proposal Scope, deliverables obligations and Contract terms.
Assign the required resources and Managers to execute the projects as per defined financial models and management execution plans.
Assign and engage the required and applicable vendors and international consultants.
Review and implement all applicable, codes, regulations and zoning requirements
Establish tight Project Execution plans including risk management, Client relations and Quality Control systems.
Conduct regular reviews of all Project Performance indicators in particular staff utilization, financial positions, and cost to complete.
Assist Site Construction and Supervision teams as required and applicable to ensure the design intent is maintained and guard against errors and omissions.
Manage staff performance, Training, advancement indicators and other human resource matters

Completed various hospitality and high-rise projects for leading Public and private developers in the gulf region.
Responsibilities and design services covered the following:
Assist Clients in defining the Scope of Work, Project program planning and functions
Retain applicable specialty Consulting services from leading international Consultants and specialist vendors
Plan and Execute the Project Design phases and deliverables with Design and Cost quality checks
Management of in-house architects, engineers, sub-consultants, costs of development estimates and tendering or Bidding options.
Establish and execute Sub Tender Packages to speed up project construction phases
Conducted Cost Cutting and Value Engineering conferences and quality documents reviews
Follow up on all governing authorities having jurisdictions on the project.
Site and Construction Support services including Field reviews and Mockup approvals

Completed Design and Construction Administration services for many notable developments such as:
Forty-six story corporate office tower for “Kuwait Investment Authority” of Kuwait, total area of 132, 000 M Sq at an estimated Construction cost of over US $ 320, 000, 000.00
Forty-five story corporate office tower and Five Star “Four Seasons” Hotel at an area of 148, 000 M Sq at an estimated Construction cost of US $400, 000, 000.00
Renovation and remodeling of a historic “Sheraton Hotel and an adjacent new “Four Point” hotel tower complex, total area of 120, 000 M Sq and at an estimated construction cost of over US $ 240, 000, 000.00
Colleges of Architecture and Computing Science for Kuwait University in collaboration with international consultants. Area of over 85, 000 Sq Mt and an estimated Construction cost of $300, 000, 000.00
Other reputable Public and Private sector client such as AL Shaya, Tamdeen, Wafra, Capital Markets Authority, NREC and PAAET colleges executing variety of large and mixed-use developments such as;
Applied education colleges, Residential towers, medical facilities, retail malls, shopping center, high-end restaurants, and Auto Showrooms for major brands.

services for Kuwaiti Investment and Development Client, to plan, Design and execute unique Mega Shopping Mall complex with five hospitality and residential towers at Reem Island, UAE, with a total leasable area of over 350, 000 M Sq.

•Client Representative for Economic City Development and investment company in Saudi Arabia with an estimated area of sixty-seven square Kilometers.

Common tasks and Role Description for the Two developments covers the following:

Assisted the Client/ investors, and Consultants in the detailed development of the Project components, lease areas and fictional programs for the mall functions, Hotel tower, Boutique offices, Residential Towers, Entertainment areas and other high end anchor tenants.

Drafted and executed Sub Consultants contracts, vendors and specialized service providers.
Assisted Design teams in ensuring compliance with the development purchase agreement provisions and obtaining applicable local approvals.

Review and monitor construction cost estimates, Value Engineering, design schedules, executive reports, assisting the client in design decisions and recommendations.
Established suitable tendering, procurement strategies, and the subsequent selection processes to assist the owner in appropriate selections and contractual engagements.

Develop relevant Development Programs for the controlled execution of all phases of the Development.

Collaborate and coordinate the project Concept and Contract Documents design for various government buildings, educational facilities such universities and K-12 schools.
Conducted interactive design sessions and interviews with the appropriate educational teachers and administrator.
Developed the design to meet functional program requirements after which developed the construction documents.
Prepare renderings, photography and marketing material.
Cross check design documents with contractors to ensure compliance with Construction cost budget targets.
Site construction administration services, Progress field visits and Client Construction support.