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KARIM ELNAHAS

Summary

Over 14 years of experience in fit-out projects, demonstrating strong leadership in managing project teams and collaborating with clients across diverse construction programs. Expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder management. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Project manager Fit-out

Urbacon Trading and contracting company KSA
yanbu
2025.01 - Current

Project : Seven Entertainment project in Yanbu.

Project value : 980 million SR.

Client : Seven Entertainment.

Consultant : Dar Al Handasah

  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
  • Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
  • Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
  • Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.

Design manager

Highness Engineering Consultants
Doha, Qatar
2021.08 - 2025.01

Key Projects:

Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Lusail Palaces-Lusail/Qatar:

Formal Majlis, Sons Majlis, Daily Majlis (His Highness Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Palaces)

Dahl Al Hamaam Palaces-Qatar:(Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani)

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensured relevance in all design initiatives undertaken by the team.
  • Coordinated with other departments for cross-functional projects, enhanced overall company synergy and unity in direction.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand design requirements and objectives for various projects.
  • Championed the creation of compelling visual narratives to enhance brand storytelling.
  • Oversaw junior designers to elevate overall team performance.
  • Developed creative concepts for impactful marketing campaigns.
  • Developed style guides that standardised branding across different platforms and mediums.

Assistant project manager

Italian Style Qatar-Design 2000 International S.
doha, Qatar & Italy
2014.01 - 2021.07

2014 to 2016 : Senior Interior Design

Project : Amiri Diwan-Doha/Qatar

  • Managed technical aspects of interior design concept to completion
  • Produced and reviewed detailed technical drawings and specications
  • Guided design team ensuring accuracy and adherence in drafting
  • Corrected and revised drawings to meet project standards

2017 to 2018 : Project Coordinator

Project : Al Wajabh Palaces (His Highness Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Palaces)

  • Facilitated meetings with project members for enhanced collaboration and understanding.
  • Managed procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and policy implementation for future projects.

2019 to 2021 : Assistant Project Manager Fit-out

Project : Salwa Resort -Salwa-Qatar

  • Coordinated timely and precise management of design work for client projects
  • Established and monitored design delivery program for site
  • Ensured design correctness and compliance for Discipline Engineers/Consultants
  • Maintained and controlled timely submittals and correspondence records
  • Evaluated and endorsed variation orders/concession requests for client approval
  • Reviewed and ensured incorporation of revisions in consultant documents
  • Facilitated design review meetings with consultants and clients
  • Proposed materials/systems to improve construction costs through value engineering
  • Set up and managed onsite design team with Project Manager support
  • Monitored Design Consultants and Contractors during construction stage

Interior designer

Al Misned For Trading & Joinery
Doha, Qatar
2011.11 - 2013.12

Key Projects:

VIP Golf Palace-Doha/Qatar:

QNB Bank - AL Wakrah/Qatar:

  • Collaborated with architects for a seamless blend of form and function.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Transformed dull spaces into vibrant areas with colour schemes tailored to client preferences.
  • Conceptualised compelling presentations using digital software, impressing clients and stakeholders alike.
  • Improved space functionality with innovative furniture placement.
  • Developed cost estimates, providing transparency in budget matters to clients at every stage of the project.
  • Produced detailed drawings to visualise ideas effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Faculty of Fine Arts
Alexandria

Skills

  • Work breakdown structure creation
  • MS project proficiency
  • Time scheduling and allocation
  • Familiarity with gantt charts
  • Decision making capacity
  • Scrum methodology proficiency
  • Budgeting oversight
  • Vendor relationship maintenance
  • Microsoft project mastery
  • Experience with smartsheet

Timeline

Project manager Fit-out

Urbacon Trading and contracting company KSA
2025.01 - Current

Design manager

Highness Engineering Consultants
2021.08 - 2025.01

Assistant project manager

Italian Style Qatar-Design 2000 International S.
2014.01 - 2021.07

Interior designer

Al Misned For Trading & Joinery
2011.11 - 2013.12

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Faculty of Fine Arts
KARIM ELNAHAS