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Shehzad Akhtar, Senior Architect

Shehzad Akhtar

Senior Architect·KGOC HeadOffice Project

Kuwait

Master's degree, Master's in Global BIM Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 11 months

Senior Architect

January 2025 - Present

KGOC HeadOffice Project

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

January 2025 - Present

Company industry:
Architecture

Architect

January 2025 - Present

KGOC HeadOffice Project

Kuwait

January 2025 - Present

Multiple Projects• Option-1
MPW KGOC
• Lead architectural execution across all phases, guiding design development,
construction documentation, and project delivery to ensure end-to-end excellence.
• Develop and present original and practical design concepts, harmonizing aesthetics with
feasibility and client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, vendors, and subcontractors, to
maintain cohesive project workflows.
• Manage project finances, optimizing budgets through value engineering while
preserving design quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, verifying that all designs meet local codes, zoning laws,
and government approvals.
• Serve as client liaison, delivering design presentations, maintaining open
communication, and managing expectations.
• Harness advanced design tools, such as BIM and Aconex, to streamline workflows,
documentation, and approvals.
• Perform routine site inspections, identifying and resolving discrepancies between plans
and on-site execution.
• Oversee finishing details, from floor plans and ceiling layouts to façade treatments and
fixture schedules.
• Generate progress reports and RFIs, track weekly/monthly milestones, solicit
quotations, and resolve issues promptly.
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architect Design and Supervision

April 2021 - Present

Alargan National

Kuwait

April 2021 - Present

• Project Leadership: Provide architectural leadership on construction project, overseeing design development, construction documents, and project management.
• Design Conceptualization: Create innovative and functional architectural design, considering both aesthetic and practical aspects of construction.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and sub-contractors, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets by identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design integrity.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that architectural designs and construction comply with local building codes, regulations, and zoning ordinances.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their needs, presenting design concept, and providing project updates.
• Technology Integration: Utilize advanced architectural software and technologies to enhance design efficiency and accuracy.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve design issues, and ensure adherence to architectural plans.
• Project Administration: Working on Aconex to create workflows for smooth document approvals.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architect

April 2021 - December 2024

Alargan J/V Combined Group

April 2021 - December 2024

J2 Project
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Architect-Design and Supervision

April 2021 - December 2024

Alargan J/V Combined Group

Kuwait

April 2021 - December 2024

• Project Leadership: Provide architectural leadership on construction project, overseeing
design development, construction documents, and project management.
• Design Conceptualization: Create innovative and functional architectural design,
considering both aesthetic and practical aspects of construction.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and sub
contractors, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets by identifying cost-saving opportunities while
maintaining design integrity.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that architectural designs and construction comply with
local building codes, regulations, and zoning ordinances.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their
needs, presenting design concept, and providing project updates.
• Technology Integration: Utilize advanced architectural software and technologies to
enhance design efficiency and accuracy.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve design
issues, and ensure adherence to architectural plans.
• Project Administration: Working on Aconex to create workflows for smooth document
approvals.
Job role:
Architecture

Architect / Interior Designer

May 2018 - April 2020

Khalid Ali Al Kharafi

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2018 - April 2020

• Working as an Assistant to technical Manager and handles all Architectural scope of works in absence.
• Lead architectural engineering team coordinating with vendors to ensure quality of production as per project design and specification requirements.
• Preparation and Co-ordination of all Architectural Works including wall layout, Details, façade Works etc.
• As it is a Design and Built project so designing of interior plans and reflected ceiling layout are under my responsibility.
• Site Inspection is done time to time to ensure all the layout are being followed.
• Preparation of Finishing schedule and other fixture schedules.
• Developing and updating of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Dealing with various companies for prices of various architectural elements and presenting them with the required document set for quotations.
• Flooring Layouts to minimize the use of materials and wastage.
• Interior Layout of exclusive areas that included wall paneling and modern ceiling designs as part of the scope of work.
• Initiate RFI’s to highlight any contradictions.
• Meetings with the ministry personals for design approvals and field works.
• Use of grid design to improve functionality of the building. i.e. all the interior walls follow one grid layout.
• Verification of Materials and quantities.
• Detailing of various architectural elements in conjunction with other fields.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

May 2018 - April 2020

National Security Bureau

May 2018 - April 2020

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

May 2018 - April 2020

Khalid Ali Al Kharafi

Kuwait

May 2018 - April 2020

• Working as an Assistant to technical Manager and handles all Architectural scope of works
in absence.
• Lead architectural engineering team coordinating with vendors to ensure quality of
production as per project design and specification requirements.
• Preparation and Co-ordination of all Architectural Works including wall layout, Details,
façade Works etc.
• As it is a Design and Built project so designing of interior plans and reflected ceiling layout
are under my responsibility.
• Site Inspection is done time to time to ensure all the layout are being followed.
• Preparation of Finishing schedule and other fixture schedules.
• Developing and updating of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Dealing with various companies for prices of various architectural elements and presenting
them with the required document set for quotations.
• Flooring Layouts to minimize the use of materials and wastage.
• Interior Layout of exclusive areas that included wall paneling and modern ceiling designs as
part of the scope of work.
• Initiate RFIs to highlight any contradictions.
• Meetings with the ministry personals for design approvals and field works.
• Use of grid design to improve functionality of the building. i.e. all the interior walls follow one
grid layout.
• Verification of Materials and quantities.
• Detailing of various architectural elements in conjunction with other fields.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

October 2016 - March 2018

Sino Great Wall J/V Oil & Gas

Al Jahra, Kuwait

October 2016 - March 2018

1) Independently handling 5 out of 39 Buildings interior Works.
2) Solely completed Architectural Interior works of Ameer’s (King) Reception.
3) Architectural works included working drawings of Building Plans, Façade and sections at important segments.
4) Full Co-ordination with other trades of the buildings including Mechanical and Electrical elements.
5) Highlighted and resolved discrepancies in structure with reference to Architectural drawings.
6) Detailed interior plans including floor finishes and various Electro-Mechanical Fixtures co-ordinated with reference to furniture Layouts and openings.
7) Reflected Ceiling plans in accordance to levels and Electro Mechanical Fixtures.
8) Detailing of various materials fixation and relation to their termination with other materials.
9) Detailed Drawings of wooden paneling showcasing light fixtures openings and fixation to walls.
10) Interior Working drawings showing Glass Fiber Reinforced Glass (GFRG) at all Cardinal directions of the Building.
11) Various Architectural and Interior Details including Sump-Pit, Trenches, Control And Expansion Joints, Materials and others
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

October 2016 - March 2018

Ministry of Defence Matla

October 2016 - March 2018

Job role:
Architecture

Architect

October 2016 - March 2018

Sino Great Wall J/V O&G Engineering

Kuwait

October 2016 - March 2018

• Independently handling 5 out of 39 Buildings interior works.
• Solely completed Architectural Interior works of Ameers (King) Reception.
• Architectural works included working drawings of Building Plans, Façade and sections at
important segments.
• Full Co-ordination with other trades of the buildings including Mechanical and Electrical
elements.
• Highlighted and resolved discrepancies in structure with reference to Architectural
drawings.
• Detailed interior plans including floor finishes and various Electro-Mechanical Fixtures
coordinated with reference to furniture Layouts and openings.
• Reflected Ceiling plans in accordance to levels and Electro Mechanical Fixtures.
• Detailing of various materials fixation and relation to their termination with other materials.
• Detailed Drawings of wooden paneling showcasing light fixtures openings and fixation to
walls.
• Interior Working drawings showing Glass Fiber Reinforced Glass (GFRG) at all Cardinal
directions of the Building.
• Various Architectural and Interior Details including Sump-Pit, Trenches, Control and
Expansion Joints, Materials and others.
Job role:
Architecture

Architect/Interior Architect

May 2012 - September 2016

Arabtec J/V Combined Group

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

May 2012 - September 2016

1)Provided and developed coordinated construction drawings for civil and architectural elements and details.
2)Prepared RFI’s when required to determine different aspects between architectural and structural conflicts.
3)Studied the tender drawings and specifications to accomplish accurate construction drawings and precise information.
4)Coordinate between different subcontractors to ensure integrity of all trades and avoid conflicts during progress of work.
5)Worked on Material specifications and manufactured finishes schedules.
6)Re-Designed the flooring layouts to minimize the material usage.
7)Developed Reflected ceiling plans ensuring non conflicting electrical, architectural and mechanical elements.
8)Studied and developed Green Walls construction drawings.
9)Prepared Furniture schedules ensuring furniture usability required by the space, thus eventually reducing cost for the project.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

May 2012 - September 2016

Kuwait University

United Arab Emirates

May 2012 - September 2016

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Architecture

Architect

May 2012 - September 2016

Arabtec J/V Combined Group

Kuwait

May 2012 - September 2016

Value KWD 119, 940, 000
• Provided and developed coordinated construction drawings for civil and architectural
elements and details.
• Prepared RFIs when required to determine different aspects between architectural and
structural conflicts.
• Studied the tender drawings and specifications to accomplish accurate construction
drawings and precise information.
• Coordinate between different subcontractors to ensure integrity of all trades and avoid
conflicts during progress of work.
• Worked on Material specifications and manufactured finishes schedules.
• Re-Designed the flooring layouts to minimize the material usage.
• Developed Reflected ceiling plans ensuring non conflicting electrical, architectural and
mechanical elements.
• Studied and prepared Green and Vegetated Walls construction drawings.
• Prepared Furniture schedules ensuring furniture usability required by the space, thus
eventually reducing cost for the project.
Job role:
Architecture

Junior Architect

September 2011 - April 2012

Option-1

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

September 2011 - April 2012

1)Part of the design team to build the 600 Bed Hospital.
2)Carried forward the basic concept of design to a computer drawn layout and facades.
3)Made isometric views of the building.
3)Generated Computer drawings for submission of design.
4)Worked on developing the master plan of the Hospital project including on campus residential facilities.
5)Developed plans keeping the sufficient circulation space to avoid any hindrances in Hospital premises for a comfortable work flow.
6)Prepared presentation drawing for the projects
7)Designed false ceiling for multiple level.
Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Trainee Architect

September 2011 - April 2012

Option-1 International

Kuwait

September 2011 - April 2012

• Carried forward the basic concept of design to a computer drawn layout and facades.
• Developed isometric views of the building. Airport
• Generated Computer drawings for submission of design Royal Oman Police Hospital
(Awarded)
• Part of the design team to build the 600 Bed Hospital.
• Worked on developing the master plan of the project including on campus residential
facilities.
• Developed plans keeping the sufficient circulation space to avoid any hindrances in
Hospital premises for a comfortable work flow.
• Prepared presentation drawing for the project. Printing Press
• Designed and drafted false ceiling for multiple level.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Architecture

Internee

July 2009 - August 2009

Al Jazeera Consultants

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

July 2009 - August 2009

Stair Case Drawings.
Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

University of Barcelona

November 2024

November 2024

Master's degree, Master's in Global BIM Management

Spain

University of Barcelona

November 2024

November 2024

Master's degree, Masters in BIM GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

Spain

Comsats Institute of Information Technology

September 2011

September 2011

Bachelor's degree, Architecture

Pakistan

Majors -Architecture and Design Thesis- Mall 360(Eastern tradition in Western Environment) Degree Awarded September 2011
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Comsats Institute of Information and Technology

September 2011

September 2011

Bachelor's degree,

Comsats University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree,

International School and College of Pakistan Kuwait

July 2006

July 2006

High school or equivalent, Engineering

Kuwait

Majors- Engineering Cleared in First Division
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International School and College of Pakistan

June 2006

June 2006

High school or equivalent,

Kuwait

University Of Barcelona

January 1970

January 1970

Master's degree, Global Management

International School and College of Pakistan

January 1970

January 1970

High school or equivalent,

Kuwait

Public

January 1970

January 1970

High school or equivalent,

Skills

Revit Architecture
Expert
Revit Architecture
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Expert
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Expert
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Intermediate
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
INNOVATION
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
AUTODESK REVIT
Intermediate
AUTODESK REVIT
Intermediate
TOURISM
Intermediate
TOURISM
Intermediate
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS
Expert
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS
Expert
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Revit
Intermediate
Revit
Intermediate
Revit Architecture
Expert
Revit Architecture
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Native Speaker

Arabic

Intermediate

Memberships

Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners

License to Practice as an Architect

January 2016

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Registered Architect

January 2018

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Ministry of Public Works Approved

Hobbies and interests

research
social welfare events.
snooker.
squash
indoor sports
sports
photography