M. SELCEN ULUTAS
Architect
Riyadh
Summary
Over 17 years of professional international experience in construction and project management. Specific experience with LEED Certification including but not limited to Hotels, Airports, High Rise Buildings, Commercial Centers, Malls. Not only an excellent team player but also an exceptional leader who can develop teams and motivate others to achieve project and organizational goals. I can demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects from the conception phase through successful completion with a background of more than seventeen years of technical. A commercially driven, proactive individual with logical approaches to challenges, I can perform effectively even within a highly pressurized working environment.
Develop and maintain scope of work, plan workload, manage schedules, report the progress, and facilitate the team considering contract conditions, budget, time frame, company policies, safety requirements, ensure and prioritize client and other stakeholders’ satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
QA MANAGER
Radisson Collection Telegraph Hotel, Silkroad Group
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The Telegraph by Radisson Collection is the first building in the Caucasus to undergo redevelopment in accordance with LEED Gold standards, marking a significant investment in both sustainability and the wellbeing of the community
- The project has already received LEED Gold Precertification, highlighting its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting energy efficiency
- This milestone sets a new benchmark for eco-friendly development in the region, with long-term benefits for both residents and businesses
- The project is being executed by Silk Development, while its designed by Neri&Hu
SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER
IGA / Istanbul Grand Airport Project
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Company Overview:
- €22,5bn
- / 1.4 million m²
- The Concept Design by Grimshaw Nordic
- Masterplan design by Arup
- 150 million passenger capacity per annum
- The World’s Largest LEED Gold-certified building
- Coordinate Designers and Consultants (especially the Fire Consultant) during the Preliminary and Detailed Design stages
- Manage RFPs, review Proposals, and prepare comparison tables for the Client's review
- Review design options for several design issues and value engineering to choose the most efficient design
- Make decisions based on design efficiency and Cost Analysis
CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE / HANDOVER MANAGER
HILL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Baku Flame Towers Project, Baku / AZERBAIJAN
- $600m
- / 235,000 m², 318 Hotel Rooms
- Become an icon for Baku’s Coastal Skyline
- The concept design by HOK (UK), Fairmont Group, was appointed to manage and operate the hotel tower
- The General Contractor is DIA Construction, part of DIA Holdings of Istanbul, Turkey
- Lead Architect for the Handover of the whole Hotel Tower, managing the team carrying out the various Walk-down Inspections, and preparing the Punch List of Outstanding Defect Items
- This involves close liaison with the Client, Hotel Operator-Fairmont Hotels & Resorts- and the Contractor’s own Handover and Construction Teams - DIA Holding -
- To follow up the completion of Flame Towers by managing the actual handover in compliance with the Baku Flame Towers Fire Strategy Report (which was prepared based on NFPA), Fire Plans, HOK Design, HBA Specifications, British Standards, ADA Accessibility, Fairmont & ESPA Design & Construction Standards
- To carry out Architectural Inspections to coordinate Electrical & Mechanical Inspections
- Coordinate the Test and commissioning, which includes a Fire Scenario, a Room Scenario, Fire Stair Pressurization Tests, a Fire Lift, Kitchen equipment, Lifts, etc
- Chair the meetings with the client representatives, the hotel operator, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the main contractor, DIA Holding
- Issue NCRs if necessary
DESIGN MANAGER
HEYDAR ALIYEV INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Proplan PMC – Azvirt
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Azerbaijan
- $125 m
- 60,000 m²
- Design by Arup, Woods Bagot & Buro Happold
- Steel structure design by Waagner Biro
- 3 million passengers per annum capacity
- The terminal has 6 passenger boarding bridges and is compatible with the Boeing 676 aircraft
- To Review and comment on the Architectural Subcontractor's shop drawings (Air Traffic Control Tower Dwgs), Project Specifications (such as Elevators and escalators), and Material Submittals
- Meet with Subcontractor Candidates to discuss on their materials and company efficiency rating
- Prepared Design Options for the New Terminal Building Construction in accordance with the Client’s satisfaction
- Azerbaijan
- $125 m
- 60,000 m²
- Design by Arup, Woods Bagot & Buro Happold
- Steel structure design by Waagner Biro
- 3 million passengers per annum capacity
- The terminal has 6 passenger boarding bridges and is compatible with the Boeing 676 aircraft
DESIGN COORDINATOR
HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SKY ORYX JV
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: A Joint Venture between TAV Construction (Turkey) and Taisei (Japan), DOHA, QATAR
- £15.5Bn, 510,000 m²
- Design of HOK (Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum), Consultancy of OBI (Overseas Bechtel Inc.), a 510,000-square-meter Passenger Terminal Complex built on reclaimed land adjacent to the Arabian Gulf
- Managing a group of draftsmen and engineers to coordinate shop drawings
- Manging preparation RFI(Request for Information) & FCR(Field Change Request) to clarify IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and provide architectural solutions for shop drawings
- Submit Architectural Shop Drawings to the Engineer (OBI) for approval
- Carry out commented architectural shop drawing reviews and code reviews
- Review and coordinate Architectural Subcontractor's shop drawings, material submittal in compliance with IFC drawings, Project specifications, and National and International standards ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), IPC (International Plumbing Code), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), etc
- Site inspections for architectural works, including structural and finishing works, ensure that the work is as per the ‘Issued for Construction final drawings ‘Shop Drawings
- A Joint Venture between TAV Construction (Turkey) and Taisei (Japan), DOHA, QATAR
- £15.5Bn, 510,000 m²
- Design of HOK (Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum), Consultancy of OBI (Overseas Bechtel Inc.), a 510,000-square-meter Passenger Terminal Complex built on reclaimed land adjacent to the Arabian Gulf
Design Manager
PRIME MALL SHOPPING MALL, Er-Va Group
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: ANKARA / TURKEY
- $100 m
- 86,000 m²
- Designed by TMO, Design & Construction Management by IMS
- The building consists of 4 shopping floors and 3 car park floors which have 4 Department Stores, 140 Shops, Food court and Cinemas
- Coordinated Architectural Drawings & FIT-OUT Projects & AS-BUILT Projects
- Coordinated and interfaced with other engineering disciplines and departments
- Recommended Appropriate Request for Change Order (RFCO) if considered necessary
- Monitored Fit-Out Projects Coordination as a Team Leader, Shop Drawings & Correspondences with the Consultant & Subcontractors
- Prepared Fit-out project presentations (including structural, electrical, mechanical, and architectural projects) to submit to tenants & to be used as a Contract Document
- ANKARA / TURKEY
- $100 m
- 86,000 m²
- Designed by TMO, Design & Construction Management by IMS
- The building consists of 4 shopping floors and 3 car park floors which have 4 Department Stores, 140 Shops, Food court and Cinemas
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Anadolu University
01.2008
Faculty of Foreign Languages -
Anadolu University
01.2003
Skills
- Agile Methodologies Expertise
- Usability testing expertise
- Collaborative Leadership
- Quality Assurance Proficiency
Languages
English
Turkish
Geographical Experience
- Turkey
- Qatar
- Azerbaijan
- Georgia
Seminars And Congresses
- UIA XXII: World Congress of Architecture (Cities: Grand Bazaar of Architecture), Istanbul, Turkey, 09/01/05
- QC Trainings, PMP, Leadership Training Certificates of Overseas Bechtel Inc., Doha, Qatar
Mobile Numbers
- +90 546 733 50 20
- +995 555 21 41 48
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/22/83
Key Qualifications
- Over 17 years of professional international experience in various capacities in all fields of architecture.
- Specific experience with LEED Certification, Fit Out Details and pre-works such as Walls, Ceilings, and Floors.
- Experience in multiple projects with special emphasis on the design and development phase using CAD & Revit & 3dmax.
- Extensive International experience in Project management, Coordination, Design Coordination, Design Review, Lead Architectural Meetings, QC Meetings, and Progress Meetings.
- Issue all Architectural Correspondence.
- Checking and approval of Cost & Variation.
- Comprehensive experience in Design Development, Conceptual evolution, Schematic design, Planning and Detailing.
- All CAD and presentation drawings are done using advanced graphic tools.
Timeline
QA MANAGER
Radisson Collection Telegraph Hotel, Silkroad Group
04.2023 - Current
SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER
IGA / Istanbul Grand Airport Project
11.2020 - 04.2023
CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE / HANDOVER MANAGER
HILL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.2020 - 04.2023
DESIGN MANAGER
HEYDAR ALIYEV INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Proplan PMC – Azvirt
01.2011 - 06.2011
DESIGN COORDINATOR
HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SKY ORYX JV
02.2008 - 01.2011
Design Manager
PRIME MALL SHOPPING MALL, Er-Va Group
02.2007 - 02.2008
Faculty of Foreign Languages -
Anadolu University
Bachelor of Architecture -
Anadolu University
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