Hi, I’m
Ahmed Alnaimi
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
- Design Manager with 15 years of experience skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in a fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for the greatest potential impact.
- Applies strategic management skills to plan and organize the workflow and direct, coach, and discipline the design team. Advanced proficiency in [ 3dmax - AutoCAD - Revit - Lumion - SketchUp - office automation-smart sheet].
- I have experience in designing contemporary, sustainable, flexible, and environmentally friendly buildings with the application of local and international requirements and codes while achieving the economic feasibility of the project and achieving the stakeholders’ objectives of the project.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ARKITECTONICARiyadh, Riyadh Region
Design Manager
2023.01 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managing design process starting from RFP, feasibility study, and contracting with the client to (pre-concept), concept, schematic, preliminary, Building permit, tender, issued for construction, and contractors inquiries.
- Conduct, Plan, schedule, or coordinate initial and detailed phases of the Architectural Designs for the project.
- Plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of layout techniques, procedures, and criteria for the Architectural designs of the projects, facilities, and structures including planning and development activities.
- preparing conceptual studies, designs, reports, proposals, value engineering studies, or alternate technical concepts in accordance with Engineering Procedures and contributing to the Architectural design of the project's facilities.
- Preparing essential contractual documents such as Scope of Work, Request for Proposal (RFP), and Information Report.
- Coordinate design development with other departments which may include construction, estimating, project controls, procurement, and contracts management.
- Coordinate and integrate design work between the architectural discipline, engineering disciplines, and other design entities.
- Interface with clients and stakeholders to make presentations, and define project layout requirements.
assists in the preparation of cost estimates and quantity take-offs. - Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and job satisfaction.
Identify and implement sustainability requirements. - Undertake full design management and manage the design team in the development of design solutions to meet the Client’s expectations and budget.
- Responsible for day-to-day design management tasks. Develop Design brief meeting client’s requirements.
- Records and track the design development process throughout the design stages.
- Manage and deliver the overall technical review of the design, making sure that it complies with local and international standards and codes.
- responsible for coordinating the scope and integration of work assigned to subcontracted design entities like ( landscape - light - sound ) design.
- Prepares & conceptualize architecture, Interior, and landscape design concept & sketches for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Recreational & Residential projects.
- Performing Architectural Designs Using AutoCAD, REVIT, 3Dmax, Photoshop,, Revit, Sketchup & Lumion for Animation.
- More than 60 diverse projects have been designed and managed, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, towers, health, and industrial projects in Riyadh.
Jury Engineering ConsultantRiyadh, Riyadh Region
Design Manager
2012.09 - 2015.12 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Accountable for the day-to-day delivery of design management tasks.
- Develop the client design brief to suit the specific requirements of the project.
- undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget.
- Manage design through gateways in line with the contract and brief from the client.
- Fully manage and handle local government approvals process.
- Administer design contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
- reparing concept, 3D & working architectural studies for Abha & jazan & Farasan & Fifa Municipalities projects (about 40 nos.).
- Prepares & conceptualizes Architecture, Interior, and landscape design concepts & Industrial, Institutional, Recreational & Residential projects.
Creative Home ConsultantsRiyadh, Riyadh Region
Architect
2010.01 - 2012.08 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Prepares & conceptualizes Architectural design concepts & sketches for Institutional, Recreational & Residential projects.
- Conducted research and compiled reports on project feasibility and environmental impact.
- Created design briefs based on client relations, accurately determining the scope of work, budget limitations, and technical requirements to guarantee project success.
- Prepared and submitted scale drawings and contract requirements for bids.
- Verified construction detail documentation conformed to quality assurance and best practice standards.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors during construction bidding.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Responded to client queries before, during, and after construction to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Incorporated details about finishing materials into drawings and plans.
- Attended industry training and workshops to acquire knowledge of new trends and technologies.
- Maintained contact with clients to discuss the progress of the building project, possible adjustments, and resolution to problems.
- Handled price negotiations with suppliers on behalf of clients to establish fair prices.
- Regularly reviewed goals and objectives with project management and design teams, facilitating continued project progress.
- Assisted clients in making appropriate choices in regard to site location, construction materials, and cost estimates.
- Oversaw construction sites and resolved problems during the building phase.
- Strategically managed architectural activities of staff members, guaranteeing exceptional workmanship and design practices.
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
Hatem Hassan ConsultantsCairo, Egypt
Architect
2008.07 - 2009.12 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supervised finishing works in some banks & client villas.
- The primary function is to study, conceptualize & draft computer-aided studies of Architectural design for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Recreational & Residential projects.
- Produces working drawings and fully rendered presentations based on approved Studies.
- Prepares & conceptualizes Interior and landscape designs concept & sketches for Institutional, Recreational & Residential projects.
- Performing architectural designs using AutoCAD, 3Dmax, Photoshop &animation.
- Assist executives in presenting the proposals to the client.
Education
6 October academyGiza,Egypt
Bachelor of Science from Environmental architecture
2003.08 - 2008.07 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
University overview
- Accumulative grade: Good.
- Graduation Project: Mars the invasion.
- Grade of project: Very good.
- Continuing education in Master's degree Cairo University.
- Continuing education in PMP seven edition
- Member of SCE.
- Member of Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.
- Awarded Alrowad schools design competition.
- Awarded Dymyat Sport club design competition.
Skills
- Design responsibility matrix (DRM)
- Design risk assessment (DRA)
- Design concepts
- Project budgeting
- Design Engineering
- Schematic development
- Assembly drawings
- Technical guidance and support
- Proactive issue resolution
- New build schemes
- Hand sketching and rendering
- Engineering drafting techniques
- High-value project management
- 2D and 3D modelling
- Qualitative problem-solving
- Computer-Aided Design
- Construction management
- Cost estimation
Certificates & Training
- 3D Studio Max
- Adobe Photoshop
- Revit
- AUTOCAD
- PMP 6th Edition
- Smartsheet (project management program )
- Office Package
- Sketchup
- Lumion animation
- Designing industrial buildings and factories in accordance with the requirements of the Industrial Cities Authority (MODON)
- Saudi Building Code 201
- King Salman Urban Charter
- The urban code of Wadi Hanifa
- Sports Boulevard
- Types of insulation and its uses (Sika Company)
- Types of glass, its description, and its ability to insulate (Obeikan Company) AGC
- Types of insulation against fire and its uses (Hilti Company)
- New Building Technology (Insulated precast systems-insulated concrete forms-tunnel formwork-modular light gauge steel)
Workshops
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Design Manager
ARKITECTONICA
2023.01 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Design Manager
Jury Engineering Consultant
2012.09 - 2015.12 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Architect
Creative Home Consultants
2010.01 - 2012.08 (2 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Architect
Hatem Hassan Consultants
2008.07 - 2009.12 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
6 October academy
Bachelor of Science from Environmental architecture
2003.08 - 2008.07 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)