Professional Experience
Over 11+ years of experience in Project Technical Coordination.
Presently associated with ICC/Drake & Scull International, PJSC (Saudi Arabia) as Sr.Architect.
Strong relationship management, communication skills with the ability to network with project members, consultants, contractors with consummate ease. Excellent in contractual correspondence.
Total 11 + years of experience out of which 9+ years in KSA , 2 years in India and six months in Dubai as design architect, site architect and project technical coordinator to achieve the best results in architectural and design solutions.
Possess a clear understanding of the industry, technology trends to achieve business excellence at the lowest overall cost.
Career Overview
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAWINGS PROCUREMENT COORDINATION
ESTIMATION & COSTING RISK ANALYSIS
TECHNICAL CORRESPONDANCE SITE SUPERVISION (FINISHING)
Areas of Expertise:
Specialized in design and execution of residential and commercial buildings.
‘Architectural shop drawings’ in coordination with electro-mechanical discipline.
Set meeting with client / consultant to resolve technical issues that may arise during construction.
Attend weekly or as scheduled site Technical & Progress meeting to achieve smooth coordination to all discipline involve in obtaining or surpassing the desired scheduled accomplishments.
Set meetings with approved suppliers & discuss technical matters with regards to their recommended materials & method of installations. Preparing & Monitoring:
RFI’s to highlight technical issues with suitable alternative solutions.
Prepare technical correspondence to highlight project risk.
Prepare material submittals with specification compliance sheet and drawings.
Analyzing subcontractor’s terms and conditions for various risks such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work. Assessing the cost effects when changes occur and agree on variation with contractors.
Experience Exposure
Architectural Design Unit, Dubai Internship
Design Development
August 2003 to January 2004
Prasanth & Associates, Architects (INDIA)
Junior Architect, Design Development
August 2004 to August 2006
ICC / D&S International, PJSC,Saudia
Project Technical coordinator
Aug 2006 to till Date
Career Highlights
A. Since Aug 2006 to Till Date
ICC / Drake & Scull International PJSC, Saudi Arabia
Designation : Senior Architect Site Engineer
Projects:
Project Title : Al-Rajhi Bank (Operation,Data,& Cash Center),Riyadh Duration : 2014 Nov. to Present
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of Al-Rajhi Bank . The project consists
of 3 buildings: Operation, Cash and Data centers including required
utilities for the operation of these buildings like transformers and
generators rooms, Chillers rooms and water and diesel tanks.
Project Title : Dhahran Techno Valley Administration Building, Dhahran
Duration : 2011-2014
Project Cost : SR 118 Millions
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of KFUPM (King Fahd University of
Petroleum & minerals).
Construction of Main Building, substation & Utility Building.
Project Title : Upstream Professional & Development Center, Dhahran Duration : Two Years (2009-2010)
Project Cost : SR 450 Millions
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of ARAMCO.
Construction of Main Building & internal road network utilities.
Project Title : MOVENPICK FIVE STAR HOTEL PROJECT, AL KHOBAR, KSA Duration : Two Years (2006-2008)
Project Cost : SR 189 Millions
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of BINJUMAH MOVENPICK
Construction of Main Building & internal road, Landscape & utilities.
Project Title : RENOVATION OF SPA, SHERATON FIVE STAR HOTEL, DAMMAM, KSA Project Cost : SR 9 Millions
Project Details : Renovation of Spa area with innovative finishing materials
Project Title : NOVOTEL HOTEL , DAMMAM, KSA
Project Cost : SR 13 Millions
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of AL HOKAIR GROUP. Duration: 2008 Aug – 2009 May
Responsibilities:
Study ongoing projects very carefully such as IFC Drawings, specifications, B.O.Q or budget, scope of works & the schedules to fully familiarize in the nature of work to be undertaken from start to completion.
Anticipate and produce Shop drawings, schedules & layout for projects, which require client or consultant’s immediate approval w/ regards to revision of designs & connection details as per actual site conditions
Coordinate with other disciplines, authorized people and draftsmen or Autocad operators with regards to proper documentations, drafting (all discipline involve) and other aspects with regards to Architecture as required in the project to comeup with accurate drawings or correspondences for future actual site implementation.
Highlight conflicts between IFC drawing, Specification and BOQ raise Request for Information (RFI) to clarify the issues in advance to avoid delay in project schedule.
Highlight project risk which may arise as result of technical conflicts
Review technical submittals of elevator & water proofing supplier (if applicable)
PHASE-1 Start Construction Works Excavation, sub structure ( Foundation)
Prepare ‘work packages’ for each finishing activities which includes drawings, specification and Bill of Quantities.
Make invitations to suppliers as Quotation requests & set appointments with them to come up with the correct materials, specifications & price of materials based on budget and Client’s specifications.
Review supplier’s technical submittals and provide necessary feedback to procurement department.
Conduct meeting with suppliers and consultant to resolve technical issues. Highlight any positive or negative risk associated with technical issues, delivery dates and cost.
Prepare variation order for any addition or deletion of work from original scope.
Submit technical submittals and compliance sheet for consultant approval.
Follow up with supplier for timely delivery of the materials.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE-2 Construction of super structures (walls and slabs)
Conduct quality tool box meeting prior to start any new activities to reduce cost of quality by preventing low quality workman ship. Prepare mock-up sample prior to start any new activities Conduct project site visits & make recommendations on project operations with regards to Architectural aspects Supervise the construction site for finishing works.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE-3 Start Finishing Works
Prepare Punch List to ensure quality and quantities are as per project’s acceptance criteria. Validate each work package by the customer.
PHASE-4 HANDING OVER
B. Prasanth & Associates, Architects, Calicut, Kerala.
(Aug. 2004- Aug. 2006)
Designation : Junior Architect (Design Development) Project Title : Oberon Mall, Cochin, Kerala, India Duration : 2 yrs
Project Cost : INR 330 Millions
Project Details : This Project sole authority Of Oberon Company.
Project Title : 10 Storey Apartments, Kannur, Kerala, India Project Details : Ten Storey Apartment, Two residences on each floor. Ground floor used for parking, services, and one dental clinic for owner. Design Development
C. Architectural Design Unit, Dubai
( Aug2003- Jan2004)
POLO SCHOOL CLUB, DUBAI
Period : 2003 – 2004
Position : Internship – Design Development
Description : Polo School Club and Residential Area Development around the club
Academia
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
Seminar / Training Attended : Internal Quality Audit Training Course
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
Have excellent working knowledge in Drafting : AutoCAD 2D & 3D Spreadsheet : MS Excel Word Processor : MS Word Presentation : 3D max interior & exterior rendering, Sketch up, PowerPoint & Photoshop
