Ritesh Garatikar

Company Profile:
Division Nine Interior Design LLC is an interior fit-out company with 8+ years of interior design-build experience in the Middle East and South Asia. Special focus on fit-outs in the F&B sector across the UAE.


Role Objective:
Initiate, manage and deliver multiple projects in liaison with clients, consultants, authorities, contractors and vendors. Report directly to the Managing Director.

Key Accountabilities:
• Lead and manage a 30+ strong team across verticals such as Design, MEP, QS, Safety and Execution towards successful completion of projects.
• Develop and closely monitor project plans along with related timelines.
• Identify, anticipate and mitigate risks and/or delays (if any) to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Initiate and participate in internal reviews of Value/Cost/Time Engineering processes.
• Monitor and control performance of sub contractors and quality of work periodically.
• Advise on clients’ payments and variation orders through the project life cycle.
• Successfully close out and handover projects within planned timeframes.

Project Profile:

•Carluccio’s
Client: Landmark Group
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 1.5 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company


•Pie face (flagship store)
Client: Landmark Group
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.75 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company


•Jamba Juice (flagship store)
Client: Landmark Group
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.75 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

•Pizzaro
Client: Q - Gourmet
Location: Emaar Boulevard and Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Dubai
Project Cost: AED 1.0 million each
Coordination with: Emaar RDT, CML, Trent, Nakheel, Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defense

•Nar Café
Client: Al Khayyat Inevstments
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 3.0 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

•Burgerfuel
Client: Al Khayyat Inevstments
Location: The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.6 million
Coordination with: Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

Company Profile:
Baltek RGA Consultants (BRC) is a design studio and PMO experienced in residential, corporate and retail design-and-build interior projects. Special focus on residential township development projects.

Role Objective:
Manage design and project timelines and implement the same on site to ensure successful delivery of projects.

Key Accountabilities:
• Lead architectural/interiors division from preliminary design through final design drawings of the project.
• Assist in preparation of tender documents, working drawings and GFC drawings.
• Advise execution team on design and project management.

Project Profile:
Architecture -
•Bhimashankar Hills - Villas & Apartments
Conceptualization, design and project management of 50 acre township with 500 villas, Apartment blocks and Clubhouse.

•Belle Verte County - Villas
Design and project management of township with 51 villas.


Interior Design-Build -
•Office for Options Group (USA) at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
•Office for “Tea Culture of the World” at Avior, Mulund (W), Mumbai.
•Office for “Kanalytics ” at Goregaon (W), Mumbai.
•Office for “Neu Krystal Glass” at 360˚, Mulund (W).

Company Profile:
Franchisee which represents various global fashion brands like DIESEL (Italy), BIMBA & LOLA (SPAIN), Custo Barcelona (Spain) and FRED PERRY (U.K.) in the Middle East with a network of stores across U.A.E., QATAR, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, JORDAN and SAUDI ARABIA.

Key Competencies:
Coordinate shop design and construction from concept through to implementation and liaise with architects, malls, contractors and government departments.

Work Profile:
• Research and document information to assist Retail Manager in finalizing store locations.
• Initiate projects by generating New Store Opening Proposals, Design Briefs and Budgets, New Store Opening Procedures and Tenant Manuals.
• Review concept designs and execute changes in accordance to the brands’ retail standards.
• Co-ordinate with Mall Design Review Teams for approvals of pre-concept and technical submittals.
• Plan projects in terms of fit-out schedules, third party deliverables and final handovers.
• Engage in the tendering process from preparation of BOQ through awarding of contracts.
• Monitor and control project progress in terms of quality, schedule, logistics and third party deliverables.
• Close projects efficiently by facilitating timely and smooth store openings and maintaining all project records.

Company Profile:
Simplex Infrastructures is a leading service provider for infrastructure and construction in India and has significant presence in Qatar, Muscat and U.A.E. They were the main contractors for the $ 50.0 m. FORTUNATO Project for AL-TAJIR REAL ESTATE LLC in Dubai.

Key Competencies:
Coordinate with project architects (U+A Architects) and consultants (Whitby & Bird, U.K.) regarding specific deliverables of the project and ensure flawless execution of the same on site in coordination with the in-house projects team.

Work Profile:
• Responsible for managing and reporting financial budgets and site progress.
• Presentation of deliverables to Consultants and Clients for approval.
• Participate in internal coordination and review of Value Engineering processes.
• Monitor and report performance of sub contractors and quality of work periodically.
• Plan projects in terms of fit-out schedules, third party deliverables and final handovers.
• Engage in the tendering process from preparation of BOQ through awarding of contracts to subcontractors.
• Assist in Quality Analysis / Quality Control.

Company Profile:
CH2M Hill is a global leader in full-service engineering, construction and operations functioning as Program Managers for the $ 4.0 bn. C.S.I.A. (CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MUMBAI) Project for M.I.A.L. (Mumbai International Airport Limited) in Mumbai, India.

Key Competencies:
Engage actively in the Value Engineering process as part of the Design Team to review/approve technical deliverables and if necessary suggest corrective/preventive measures to achieve efficient execution of the project.

Work Profile:
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring established QA / QC processes for design and 3rd party deliverables.
• Participate in the development of delivery schedules, monitor, manage and report on project schedule status.
• Manage and report project financial budgets, performance status and estimates.
• Review and approve technical and quality standards of designs.
• Integrate key components of A&E services for efficient project work flow.
• Manage and report on performance and quality of 3rd party consultants and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate project risks that may compromise project budget, schedule and / or performance.

Company Profile:
Ritesh Garatikar Architects was a architecture and interiors design consultancy with a repertoire of various residential, commercial, retail and corporate projects across India. The company has also managed execution of corporate interior projects for contracting companies.


Work Profile:
• Founded the company in Aug’ 2003, designed and executed various residential, commercial and corporate projects.
• Presented architectural design concepts and proposals of residential and commercial projects to leading real estate organizations.
 Colorscapes for Neptune Group, Mulund.
 Living Point and “Magnet Mall” for Neptune Group, Bhandup.
 Residential Project for Yug Constructions, Nahur.
• Designed and executed approximately 75 residential interior projects.
• Designed and executed approximately 35 corporate interior projects
• Designed and managed interiors of 10, 000 sft. corporate office for HDFC Standard Life Insurance.
• Designed and managed interiors of 25 branch offices for HDFC Standard Life Insurance in Northern India.
• Designed and managed interiors of stores for leading international apparel brands such as Levis’, Arrow, Guess in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluroo.
• Managed interior projects of corporate offices such as Crisil, Tata Infomedia, Fiat India Ltd. Bisleri, etc.

Job Responsibilities:
As Senior Architect, have collaborated with a team of 2 junior architects and 3 draughtsmen to design and execute large scale architectural projects and delivered flawlessly within the stipulated timeframe. Have also successfully designed and executed large scale interior projects to the utmost satisfaction of the clients.

Project Profile:
Architecture -
•Wockhardt Hospital, Mulund.
Conceptualized, designed and executed 200 bed hospital including its various departments such as Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiac ICCUs, Brain and Spine Speciality Units and Pathology Dept. in technical collaboration with Harvard Medical International, U.S.A. Coordinated effectively with Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Structural Consultants.
•“Vasant Oscar” for Sheth Developers, Mulund.
•“Takshashila” for Nirmal Lifestyles, Mulund.

Interiors -
•Wockhardt Hospital at Mulund - Planning, Designing, Execution

Job Responsibilities:
Designing, Quantifying, Execution and Supervision of Architectural and Interior Projects.
Preparing 3D perspectives of Architectural and Interior Projects
Project Profile:
Architecture -
• Engineering College, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh.
Conceptualized, master planned and designed college campus and residential units on 28 acre plot. Worked with ecological experts to arrive at an eco-friendly design by optimizing natural light and wind applications. Courtyards and plazas have been seamlessly integrated into the structure to enhance student interaction and encourage outdoor activities.

Interiors -
• Office for Parle International Ltd at Vile Parle - Planning, Designing, Execution
• Office for Frank Simoes Advertising at Colaba - Planning, Designing
• Office for McKann Erickson Advertising at Parel - Planning, Designing
• Office for Sterlite International at Colaba - Planning, Designing, Execution

Job Responsibilities:
Designing, Quantifying, Execution and Supervision of Architectural and Interior Projects
Project Profile:
Architecture -
• 8 storeyed residential at Marol, Andheri - Planning, Designing

Interiors -
• Planning, Designing, Execution of corporate offices for various nationalized and co-operative banks such as State bank of India, Dena Bank, etc.