Samar Izmeqna, Project Manager

Samar Izmeqna

Project Manager

ADC Architectural & Engineering Consultant

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

Project Manager at ADC Architectural & Engineering Consultant
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since October 2013

• Responsible for leading, managing and overseeing the entire architectural project(s) on a day-to-day basis from the Schematic Design/Conception phase through to Design Development, Construction Drawings, Bidding/Contract Negotiation, Construction Administration and Closeout phases.
• Create, print and modify drawings in AutoCAD; supervise preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters. Mentor less experienced architects and interns and train new architectural team members.
• Ensure that project teams meet quality, schedule, contractual, and budget goals.
• Lead, manage and supervise multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases.
• Adapt building codes, design and implement creative architectural layout concepts; develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and client expectations. Act as an intermediary between the client and the construction team.
• Observe project performance and coordinate workload through the entire project to complete documents on schedule.
• Study the financial aspect of projects; organize construction documents and assume responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and management approval of materials and construction.
• Participate in mapping out program requirements, schematic drawings, and preliminary cost estimates to be used in establishing guidelines for contract architects and engineers. Meet municipal building department and governing agency officials for approvals.
• Ensure that construction projects meet environmental, safety, structural and aesthetic standards.
• Discuss zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies.
• Monitor the progress of the project and ascertain whether phases of the construction process are in compliance with building plans and project deadlines. Create new and innovative approaches to problems and discuss strategies with project managers.
• Attend team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.

Architect at My Vision Engineering & Interior Design
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to October 2013

• Researched, programmed, planned, designed, and administered building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
• Developed an overall documentation strategy and identified design sets planned for each stage of work, including as-built designs.
• Created new and innovative approaches to resolve problems and discussed strategies with project managers.
• Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
• Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
• Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.

Architect at Abu Hijleh Contracting
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2012 to May 2013

• Served as project leader and kept project on schedule and within budget.
• Prepared and presented design proposals, reports, applications and contracts.
• Worked around constraining factors such as planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget.
• Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input in project designs.
• Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering
  • at Petra University
  • June 2012

Architecture Engineering - 5 years

Specialties & Skills

Architectural Design
Strategic Thinking
Team Building
AutoCAD
Microsoft
Hospitality Design
Problem Solving
Project Management
Risk Management
Agile Methodologies
Cross – Functional Team

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

RMP (Risk Management Professional) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2022
Valid Until:
October 2025
LEED GA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Valid Until:
May 2023
PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022

Hobbies

  • Traveling