Senior Interior Design Manager - QF Program
ASTAD Project Management
Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months
Management of Interior Design Section, Qatar Foundation Projects
Development of Utilization matrices for ID staff for over 30 projects and over 24 months and correlation to invoicing
Coordination of workload within section for 16 staff, recruitment and integration of new staff
Business development, starting design enhancement works, and developing FM services to Client
Restructuring and implementation of efficiency increasing procedures to section such as grouping by specialty
Developing enhancement procedures for Client such as ID procedures handbook, FF&E G.C.O.C and Internship programs
Overseeing projects such as Al Shaqab Pavilion, Qatar Academy Expansion, QF Headquarters and Strategic Studies Centre, HESM Office Fitouts, FF&E Maintenance for All EC Buildings, RDC Labs and Vivarium projects, etc… and several FF&E and Signage procurement contracts
People Management
Workload planning and follow up on each team member progress on tasks
Objective and KPI setting with each staff and performance reviews bi-annually
Monthly meeting with team and bi-monthly meeting with ID team leaders
Resolution of staff queries in coordination with company support teams
Procedure enhancement
Creation of procedure handbook with modifications and examples for new joiners and as refresher for interior design staff
Client Liaison
Creation of Team Building exercise with Client
Weekly update meeting with Client
Qatar National Library
Managing interior design scope and client representation
Developing solutions in coordination with Contractor and Consultant to meet Client and End User requirements during Construction
Reporting on all Interior Design and FF&E related topics such as variations, execution plans, progress on site, snagging progress and implementing Client requirements with minimal impact to the project scope
HH Office FF&E
Managing interior design scope and client representation
Research and proposal of Design company candidates
Leading a team of interior designers to deliver high quality projects to Qatar's leading foundation.
Qatar National Library
Tender evaluation of FF&E bids and review of tender report and recommendation
Monitoring of site team and review of comments to shop drawings and material submittals
HH Office FF&E
Managing interior design scope and client representation
Preparation of FF&E/Signage tenders and tender review and evaluation
Contract Optimization
Updating Interior Design documents in all contract types (D&B, DBB and Const.), inclusive of all appendices and templates to address Client concerns and lessons learnt
Review of several drafts of Contract with Client and Contracts department and cross referencing with GCOC
Progress reporting
Compiling and reviewing progress reports from each ID staff and addressing critical issues with ID Manager
Client representation, interior design project management, technical reviews of project documentation from early design stages through to tender and construction submittals.
Qatar National Library
Site inspections and review of Shop drawings and material submittals
Preparation of FF&E/Signage tenders including review of PTE, execution plans and all attachments (specifications, drawings, etc…)
Qatar Foundation Headquarters and Strategic Studies Centre
Interior design construction documents review and coordination, site inspections and snagging
Preparation of FF&E/Signage tenders and tender review and evaluation
QNCC Hotel, Solis
Managing HBA ID consultants and cross disciplinary coordination with kitchen, acoustic, AV, artwork, OS&E and various other specialties
Student Housing Phase 2
Review of design submittals and workshop chairing from CD to IFT stages
Consultancy Office Setup
Creating Resourcing plans, including Org chart, job descriptions and communication matrices for Interior Design Consultancy startup companies
Creating rate schedules, including feasibility studies, market studies, cost and profit matrices
Creating interior design procedures from initiation, concept and through tender to installation/construction and handover
Liaising with head office in Brussels for legal and finance support
Representing Clients and managing Interior Design on multi-billion dollar project portfolio. Refer to CV for details
Al Rayyan Hills Development - Sana’a, Yemen
Managing stakeholders across 4 ME countries for fast-track delivery of interiors on design-build project
Reviewing Design proposals by Consultant, including concepts, cost estimates and project phasing
Close coordination with Client Qatari Diar and chairing of design workshops
Nile Corniche - Cairo, Egypt
Leading interiors technical review and performance evaluation at gateway design submissions
Reviewing cost estimates including running market surveys
Barwa City Phase 1, Amenities - Doha, Qatar:
Coordinating between Interior design consultants and engineering discipline consultants
Abraj Quartier Residential Tower, The Pearl - Qatar:
Leading a +25 in-house team of engineers, 4 sub-consultants through a 10 month design program
Client liaison, feasibility study reviews and assistance in selling plan with marketing consultant
HSBC Headquarters, Doha - Qatar:
Structural, MEP and interior fit-out in compliance with HSBC corporate guidelines and within existing premises
Tackling premises constraints in coordination with public authorities and gaining statutory approvals
Palm Jebel Ali Villas, UAE
Leading a +18 team between 3 countries to deliver fitout design in 18 wks
Fast track coordination of drafters and designers with engineering disciplines
Day to day review of submittals and mark-ups by team and re-distribution of tasks to ensure on time completion
Preparation of Interior Design Specifications, Concept presentations, design coordination with engineers, development of concept and site inspections.
Public Works Authority Headquarters, Doha - Qatar
Concept design and space planning during PWA re-structuring
Member of technical tender committee with senior PWA officials
CoP Office Fitout Doha - Qatar
for concept design, presentations and coordinating disciplines
Further projects awarded from Conoco Phillips: Abu Dhabi/Dubai offices and Water Sustainability Center at QSTP.