shaheen hameed, Site Architect

shaheen hameed

Site Architect

Dar Gulf Consult

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Urban Design
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

Site Architect at Dar Gulf Consult
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since February 2022

New Mercedes Benz 2S Customer Services Facility : Mercedes Bridge Facility 2S is a maintenance/service workshop, spare part area, and administration building. Built on a 7000 m2 area and contains ground, Mezzanine & and roof floors.

Mercedes Flagship project: Mercedes Flagship Showroom is a renovation and extension project for the existing showroom on an area of 4000 m2 and contains basements, ground, Mezzanine & and roof floors.

Responsibility :

Work closely with the Resident Engineer to create a well-informed and detailed plan for the architectural tasks in the project.

Inspect contractors' and subcontractors' pre-qualifications, showrooms, and factories/workshops as needed.

Review all workshop submittals, including shop drawings, materials, method statements, QA/QC procedures, and technical submittals.

Periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with contract requirements. ensure construction activities comply with the approved shop drawings, method statement, and project specifications

Report discrepancies against contract documents to the Resident Engineer for implementation of corrective measures.

Ensure all materials are inspected on delivery for proper storage and protection as per manufacturer’srecommendations to avoid damage to materials, Maintain onsite quality control Ensure warranty and protection of installed systems.

Inspect mock-ups and work progress to comply with contract requirements.

Coordinate between all trades such as Finishes, MEP, structural etc to resolve any technical Coordination issues

Assist in resolving contractor issues at a site such as request for time extensions, Variation orders, change order requests, etc, and make recommendations to RE.

Assist in preparing monthly reports and cost verification to prepare payment certificates

Review project close-out documents- O&M manual, As-built drawings & recommended Spare parts list.

Lead the snagging procedure after substantial completion

Skills: Commercial Management · Site Supervision · Project Management

Project Coordinator at Al Seeb Engineering Co . Wll
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2021 to January 2022

Responsibilities
 Project coordination
 Attend meetings related to the project site with client/contractor/subcontractor etc.
 Liaising with contractors and subcontractors to ensure work progress
 Marketing and Business Development.
 Any other task assigned by the Management.

Site Architect at SQC International Consultants
  • Kuwait
  • July 2018 to February 2021

Architect at KCC - KUWAIT ( Kuwait cancer center ) project.
Responsibilities:
• To review the contractor's submittals - consist of, material submittals, method statements, pre qualifications, mock-ups, shop drawings, as built drawings, work Request For Inspection (WRIA).
• To review and check all project drawings to ensure standardization, compliance of the design asspecified as per contract
• Review of shop drawings and co-ordinate with other trades such as civil/structural and MEP,
• Update Quantity surveyor on work progress
• To review CDR (Daily report ) and keep track of contractor work progress on daily basis.
• Review of materials samples and data (MD) and inspect material delivery (MDN) to site to comply withcontract requirements.
• Onsite inspection of construction activity as per WRIA received. Direct inspections of constructionoperations by contractors and to ensure that it is in compliance with the approved shop drawings, method statement and project specifications.
• To perform field activities such as observe and record existing field conditions, take and verify measurements of design components within project area, visit site to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise contractors including procurement andproject management teams throughout the construction of the project.
• Observe construction projects at all stages to identify problems and take timely action to resolveproblems encountered.
• Liaising with contractors and subcontractors to ensure work progress is as per assured quality and as per design intent and contract requirements.
• To send and receive transmittals and prints through the Document Controller
• Any other task assigned by the Management.

Architect at SSN Machart
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2015 to July 2018

Responsibilities

Architectural and interior design, Master planning, urban design.

Attend Client meetings to obtain brief and develop initial project brief into a concept proposal as per requirements.

Site visits and study to gather required background information.

To formulate designs to be practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended standards, purposes and function.

To prepare and present design proposals to clients by producing conceptual designs, 3D modeling, mood boards and visualizations, and produce preliminary architectural /interior drawings.

Ensuring design development and documentation is in line with the approved concept design.

Supervising and coordinating architectural design and drawings with other building disciplines and departments such as civil / structural /MEP /landscape departments.

Any other task assigned by the Management.

Project coordination / Site supervision and execution for interior Projects.

Organize and attend meetings related to project site with client/contractor/subcontractor etc.
Site survey and concept design preparation /spatial planning/Mood board/3D presentation for interior fit outs.

Assist in Preparation of the BOQ and Quotations to the client.

Assist in Contractor/Subcontractor appointments to projects.

Ensuring the design is as per authority standards and handles authority approvals and obtains drawing approvals and Work Permits.

Facilitate inspections at site from authorities during project execution.

Procurement of materials in coordination with the procurement team, Ensuring to keep check on material quality and procurement as per specifications. Ensuring procurements are on time.
Material submittal and keeping record of approved materials or attending to changes by client if required.

Implementation of safe work practices and quality control procedures.

Management of material delivery at site.
Project planning and execution with proper allocation of material and labor on site as per project schedule.

Ensuring coordination between subcontractors for smooth work flow.

Site supervision and work coordination of subcontractors of different trades related to internal finishes.

Manage the Fit-out project execution and ensure timely delivery of all assigned projects make sure they are within the budget and executed to a high-end quality & as per client's standard.

Co-ordination with designers, sub-contractors and coordinating all works in various stage of work for smooth flow of the project until handover.

Ensuring to clear all scope of work considered as snag before final handover and inspection.

Capable of identifying and handling basic Business developmental opportunities and exhibiting other managerial skills for the growth of the organization.

Site Architect at Al Seeb General trading and contracting Co. WLL
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2013 to April 2015

Projects:
Sabah Al Ahmed City, Kuwait

"Sabah Al Ahmed", It is a development under the Kuwait housing authority. The development constitutes of majorly residential, institutional and commercial zones. Al Seeb engineering company was associated with civil works for public buildings at site.

Private residence - Design and execution .- Jahra, Kuwait
Yarmouk Diwaniya - Design and execution of Diwaniya - yarmouk, kuwait.
Private majlis - Design -Jahra, Kuwait

Responsibilities

Preparation of Shop drawings and monitoring submittals.

Material procurement in coordination with procurement team, Factory visit to ensure quality check of material before procurement.

Material submittal and obtaining approvals, keeping record of approved material and adhering to changes if required.

Coordinating with engineers to ensure work is as per design intent and contract requirements.
Supervision and co-ordination of civil works at site.
Ensuring that work at site complies with contract and is as per method statement.

Monitoring work progress of subcontractors.
Inspects materials delivered to site for quality and compliance with specification Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time, budget and quality;

Resolves problems and issues that arise during construction

Architect at Peter Ellis New cities Ltd
  • India - New Delhi
  • January 2011 to February 2012

Architect / Urban designer
Peter Ellis New cities Ltd - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
January 2011 to February 2012
India

"Jaypee Sports City", located about 35 miles south of New Delhi, is being developed around the Buddh
International Circuit which hosted the Inaugural Indian GP in 2011 as part of the Formula 1 season. The Master plan for the city was envisioned by SOM. Thereafter Peter Ellis New Cities was contracted to carry forward the project through the Concept Design phase.

Project Team, Architecture Department, Concept Design phase

Down town district (BUA-12000 sq metres).
Personal Floors District (BUA - 75000 sq metres).
Golf district.
Lake District.
Villa District (BUA - 98000 sq metres).
SCO District (BUA - 170000 sq metres).
Responsibilities

Working as a part of a team producing concepts design for aforementioned districts within the sports city.
Key concentration was on urban design and Architecture.
Design proposals were developed for the urban massing of the districts in co-ordination with landscape architects.
Designed residential and office blocks in aforementioned district
Co-ordinated with consultants to produce sustainability analysis of the design proposals.
Making physical models, 3d visualizations and rendering.

Architect at Design Associates
  • India - Noida
  • September 2010 to January 2011

Architect
Design Associates - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
September 2010 to January 2011
India.

Project Team. Construction Documentation phase.
Managed construction documentation for the project with co ordination from landscape and structural consultants.

Amritsar temple plaza, Amritsar, India

Project Team. Design Development and presentation phase.
Developed design proposals for plaza in co-ordination with consultants, developed construction documents and 3d visualisation
Research work conducted on public realm and shared street concepts.

Renovation of ESIC Hostel facility, Noida, India

Project Team. Design Development and presentation phase.
Onsite measure drawing of existing facility.
Developed design proposals for new layout and interiors
Developed construction drawings.

Intern at Al Habshi consultants
  • Kuwait
  • May 2009 to July 2009

• Successfully undertook a project for a Villa at Khaifan lakefront - conceptual design, presentation, 3d modelling and rendering of same.
• Successfully undertook a project for a weekend home (chalet) for khorafi group.
• Design of Landscape and Parking layout. - conceptualisation, 3d visualization and rendering .
• Kuwait Marina and Police Quarters .- construction documents .
• Assisted in the design of interiors, showroom for al Nasser sports, shuwaikh, Kuwait - construction documents.

Intern at International Interiors
  • Kuwait
  • June 2007 to July 2007

Developed construction drawings for interior works - restaurant chain pizza hut in the middle east region

Education

Master's degree, Urban Design
  • at The University Of Nottingham
  • September 2013
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at School Of Planning And Architecture
  • May 2010

Specialties & Skills

Project Architecture
Site Supervision
Interiors
Project Management
Architecture
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Council of Architectecture - India
  • Architect
  • May 2010
Society of Engineers - UAE
  • Architect
  • September 2017