Wassim Abi Rached, DESIGN MANAGER

Wassim Abi Rached

DESIGN MANAGER

Dar Al Handasah Nazih Taleb & Partners

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Architectural Engineering
Experience
30 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 3 Months

DESIGN MANAGER at Dar Al Handasah Nazih Taleb & Partners
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since March 2014

Responsible for the design management of multiple projects, including all in-house coordination with
technical teams, their input as well as monitor external sub-consultants and third parties.
• Managing project cost/design cost, project schedule, project brief, quality and the project financial
performance (KPIs) throughout the pre-contract stage, from inception to completion phases, including
meeting with clients/stakeholders and sub-consultants to provide and manage highly technical designs,
plans and specifications.
• Proactively managing and defining roles and responsibilities for the multi-disciplined design team to ensure
the design meets the Client’s Brief and the contractual obligations.
• Monitoring the development of design in relation to function, quality, cost, and program.
• Assisting the Quantity Surveyor department for the preparation of Preliminary cost estimates.
• Preparing the specifications based on 16 divisions, CSI 2004 format (48 Divisions), and ADCE format.
• Leading teams, monitoring & evaluating progress by taking corrective actions to make sure that the work is
completed up to client’s satisfaction (MUSANADA, WRM, ADCE, Al Dar, ADAC …), to pursue the highest
level of design excellence throughout the delivery of projects.
• Solid understanding of all phases of a project: competing for the commission, designing, managing,
completing the contract document, and seeing it through to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of architectural design standards, codes, practices and building regulations of the
region (IBC, ADIBC, ADCD, DOT, ESTIDAMA …).
• Responsible for the preparation of the Architectural design competitions.
• Reviewing and approving of shop drawings/materials/subcontractor submittals as part of office backup
works.
• Utilizing company resources efficiently to accomplish assigned work

DESIGN MANAGER at American Consultancy Office LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2003 to January 2014

Depth Studying of drawings, specifications and providing technical clearance to subordinates such as site
engineers and Subcontractors.
• Leading and managing engagements from all departments and stakeholders internally and externally in
order to ensure the assigned work is delivered on time.

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER at MEP
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 1999 to January 2003

Managing and supervising the design of projects from inception to completion and coordinating with
structural,

TRAINEE at Majid Abi Rached Bureau
  • Lebanon
  • January 1994 to January 1999

Site visits, preparation of draft progress reports, developing sketches done by the designer, contributing in
the preparation of working drawings and Architectural details
TURNKEY PROJECTS .
Dar Al Handasah Nazih Taleb & Partners - Abu Dhabi Branch
• Name of Assignment or Project: SA Tower Located at Al Raha Beach Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Project is
the Design and Construction of a Residential Tower. The building has an approximate built-up area of
21, 770 sq.m. distributed as 2 Basements, Ground, 9 Typical Floors and Roof.
• Name of Assignment or Project: WAM Tower Located at Al Raha Beach Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The WAM
the Design and Construction of a Residential Tower. Covering a total built-up area of 25, 000sq.m., the
building comprises of 3 Car Park Basements, 17 Floors and a Roof, comprising of residential apartments,
retail areas, spa / gym, pool and other supporting facilities.

Education

Master's degree, Architectural Engineering
  • at Institute of Fine Art IILebanese UniversityFurn El Chubak
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Dynamic Leader
Team Leadership
Knowledge Engineering
Municipal Law
CONSULTING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DOCUMENTATION
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MEETING FACILITATION
PROGRESS
QUALITY

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2017
Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
Date Attended:
January 2017

Hobbies

  • Swimming