Technical manager & Project Coordinator
Decovision
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :14 years, 5 أشهر
- Converted design concepts and tender design packages to issue for construction drawings, joinery shop drawings and bills of quantities.
- Managed 3 to 6 parallel projects, while leading 7 to 10 technical designers and 1 QA/QC.
- Managed technical design coordination at site, provided clear documentation, addressed queries and resolved issues directly with site team.
- Performed project coordination duties at Sir Baniyas Island, by monitoring work execution, leading site engineers, handling project expenses and coordinating logistics for material and resources delivery, based on delivery schedules and island entry regulations.
- Managed coordination workshops with joinery factory to ensure all joinery related issues and queries are addressed prior to production.
- Revised and cross checked bills of quantities to ensure quantification is done correctly for each material type, discipline and scope.
- Met with client representatives in order to present design proposals and acquire needed approvals for design proposals, material submittals and mock ups.
- Managed project's official correspondence, from letter writing, to recording issues related to risks or liabilities.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Consulted with clients to determine design preferences to meet overall design goals.
- Developed online marketing and exposure campaigns, in order to attract clients and open doors for potential collaboration with other designers and businesses.
- Established business relationships with vendors and suppliers, for project outsourcing and subcontracting opportunities.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and concept presentations.
- Managed 10 draftsmen for development of issue for construction drawings and specification packages.
- Presented design proposals to sales team, to clarify design intent and to address any sales related queries.
- Participated in weekly coordination workshops with project management and engineering teams to ensure all disciplines (Architectural, Civil, MEP and Interior fit-out) are well coordinated and aligned.
- Performed value engineering exercises with procurement department and senior interior designer, that lead to materials cost savings of 30% and sourcing localization, that lead to 20% time savings.
- Developed detail design to streamline quality of execution and reduction in execution and procurement time.
- Designed and developed design department standards booklet that will be followed for all Azizi residential units.
- Designed, furnished and decorated mock up rooms, for sales offices, based on provided budget and event launch deadlines.
- Lead bi-weekly coordination workshops with 15 subcontractors to address and resolve site and technical issues, for 2km long heritage themed architectural and landscaping development, by Meraas.
- Conducted feasibility study for procurement strategy of vintage FFE artifacts from international suppliers, antique shops and scrap businesses, to submit for review and approval by client representative and commercial manager.
- Performed factory visits to verify deliverables and perform quality inspections.
- Performed necessary site surveys of existing spaces, prepared existing site reports and developed demolition layouts.
- Developed coordinated MEP drawings, to highlight MEP clashes with fit-out.
- Prepared project closeout operations and maintenance documents and as built drawings.
- Developed wayfinding strategy with signage specialist for retail and hotel spaces.
- Managed and followed up on design and document submissions via Aconex.
- Monitored and recorded work progress, and prepared site condition reports for project’s weekly progress meeting.
- Performed site inspections for the quality of the execution of architectural, landscaping and interior fit out works, including: water proofing works, first fix, second fix, MEP provisions, stone/tile laying, gypsum works and joinery installation.
- Calculated and compiled bills of quantity for civil and architectural materials and finishes.
- Performed snagging and defects inspections for completed works involving architectural, landscaping and back of house areas.
- Coordinated with the retail consultant to ensure design intent meets mall regulatory requirements.
- Surveyed existing retail spaces prior and after refurbishment works to produce necessary drawings and data.
- Performed site administration, including permits updates, site team induction and needed site mobilization approvals.
