MOHAMMED A ALJASSIR
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced Development Manager with expertise in architectural design, project delivery management, and leading design teams through development design stages to construction and handover. Seeking a challenging role with a reputable firm to leverage acquired knowledge and experience in successfully completing high-value projects according to international standards and approved budgets. Specializes in hospitality assets design, mixed-use projects, and managing prestigious high-end projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Development Manager
Misk City
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with the investment team to develop the design brief and space program in alignment with the findings of the market study
- Collaborating with stakeholders to establish project scope and objectives
- Developing initial project plans, including initial timelines and resources for the purpose of furnishing the RFPs
- Overseeing the design management process, quality assurance of deliverables, and ensuring that the outcomes are in line with the hotel brand standards
- Managing the design to budget exercise and value engineering task and report any lessons learned to benefit the wider development
- Providing regular updates on the progress of the hospitality program and presenting it to senior leaders
Design Manager
JLL- MENA
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Diriyah Square is the vibrant heart of Diriyah Gate, hosting world-class luxury lifestyle retail, hospitality, branded residences, and commercial offices, anchored by King Salman Grand Mosque and immersed in an authentic Nadji experience, with magnificent views from the escarpment across Wadi Hanifah
- At the heart of Diriyah, the luxury Diriyah Square district is set to become the ultimate experience in luxury lifestyle to work and live, shop and dine, immersed in the culture, heritage, and well-being
- The DSQ consists of various types of facilities such as tunnels, gyratory, super basement, and above-ground facilities
- Working on a major mixed-use scheme in Diriyah and responsible for managing design for hospitality facility and luxury residential buildings across the program
- Accountable for day-to-day delivery of Hotel / Hospitality design management tasks
- Develop the client design brief to suit the specific requirements of the project
- Manage design through gateways in line with the contract and brief from the client
- Monitor and report on the designer's progress against the contract program
- Managing the design interface activities with other PMC and programs to minimize the design contradictions and clashes
- Assist the AOR/MDDs in obtaining design NOCs from internal/ external authorities
- Diriyah Square is the vibrant heart of Diriyah Gate, hosting world-class luxury lifestyle retail, hospitality, branded residences, and commercial offices, anchored by King Salman Grand Mosque and immersed in an authentic Nadji experience, with magnificent views from the escarpment across Wadi Hanifah
- At the heart of Diriyah, the luxury Diriyah Square district is set to become the ultimate experience in luxury lifestyle to work and live, shop and dine, immersed in the culture, heritage, and well-being
- The DSQ consists of various types of facilities such as tunnels, gyratory, super basement, and above-ground facilities
Senior Project Manager
Dur Hospitality Company
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Providing advice and consultation concerning design, value engineering, the scope of the work, cost estimating, general Contractor and subcontractor pre-qualification, scheduling, and construction
- Selection, negotiation with, and oversight of a designer and a general contractor
- Ensuring the preparation of time schedules which shall serve as control standards for monitoring performance of the building project and assisting in project evaluation
- Develop and maintain an agreed project plan and detailed stage plans
- Understand and apply business case and risk management processes
- Plan and manage the deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones
- Apply quality management principles and processes
Design Manager
Advanced Electronics Company
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: It is the intention for AEC Customers to construct a new Secure Communication Facility (SCF) in RSAF's identified location in Riyadh City; The Facility will accommodate a new Cyber Protection System (CPS)
- AEC will provide a complete solution of Construction and Quality Assurance Services for its customer (USAF) and end-user (RSAF)
- Provide leadership to the entire design team by interacting with program-level superiors to determine the project objectives, budget, and proposed timeframe
- Provide technical knowledge to the program along with the facility team to extract the desired scope from FRD, SOW, and SRD
- Write and assist the team in RFI, RFP, and particular conditions and representing the project team at client review meetings
- Coordinate the activities of stakeholders, internal project team, and external agencies, including contractors, designers, and architects so that there's no lack of coordination and delay in project execution
- Prepare periodic project status report with highlights on critical issues and action taken report and submit it to the project sponsor for necessary advice
- It is the intention for AEC Customers to construct a new Secure Communication Facility (SCF) in RSAF's identified location in Riyadh City; The Facility will accommodate a new Cyber Protection System (CPS)
- AEC will provide a complete solution of Construction and Quality Assurance Services for its customer (USAF) and end-user (RSAF)
Project Manager
Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON)
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Provide leadership to the entire project team by clarifying design parameters and explaining drawings, specifications, international standards of the project to ensure that the project is executed as per agreed and approved standards and specifications
- Determine manpower requirements of the project with knowledge, skill, and experience requirements and prequalification criterion of the consultant and recruit them as per project schedule
- Coordinate the activities of stakeholders, internal project team, and external agencies, including contractors, consultants, designers, and architects so that there is no lack of coordination and delay in project execution
- Prepare periodic project status report with highlights on critical issues and action taken report and submit to the project sponsor for necessary advice
- Arrange availability of consultancy advice, wherever required, without exceeding approved budget, to ensure that the quality of the project is maintained throughout
Sr. Architect
Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON)
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed the project team and provided leadership by explaining design and drawings, specifications, international standards to ensure that the project is executed as per agreed and approved standards and specifications
- Reviewed architectural and engineering designs and drawings, specification and contracts to ensure compliance with statutes, legal requirements and government codes
- Supervised the work of the contractors and guided them with proper clarifications on plans and advised appropriate changes, wherever required
- Reviewed designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates of each item of the project and recommended appropriate changes, if necessary
- Provided finish selections on color scheme, carpet and wall furnishings, lighting and all other interior fittings and decorations in consultation with the client's representatives
- Coordinated with all internal team members, external agencies and ensured that quality specifications and construction standards are maintained
- Liaised with the clients at all stages of the project to seek their feedback for necessary corrective actions to ensure that the project meets the client's business needs
Project Manager
Arab National Bank
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Received requirements of new branches and additional ATMs from internal customers of the bank, developed and finalized the scope of each project
- Provided guidelines and supervised the work of the team in preparation and finalization of tender documents for inviting tenders from enlisted architect, designer, consultant and contractors
- Evaluated the technical qualifications of the contractors, designers etc
- And made comparative analysis of commercial offers to negotiate and finalize the contract in consultation with the management
- Selected the contractor with due approval of the management to work out detailed terms and conditions and release the contract
- Supervised project construction work, coordinated amongst various agencies involved in the project to ensure timely execution of the project within approved budget meeting all quality specifications
- Scrutinized bills received from the contractors, verified actual progress of work, compared with billed quantity and the billed rates with contracted rates for approval and settlement of on account as well as final payment, after project completion
Project Architect
Daem Real Estate
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Developed project proposal documents, conceptual architectural designs, working drawings, specifications as per clients' requirements and organizational guidelines
- Sought and obtained approval of design parameters and drawings from appropriate authorities and ensured conformance to the same at all stages of project execution
- Developed project plan and schedule of all activities, with their dependencies and time duration, to estimate project cost and completion period
- Responsible for design and renovation work and coordination of tendering process to ensure compliance with company's policies and procedures
Field Architect
Zuhair Fayaz Partnership Consultants
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Monitored the work of the technical department, handled multiple tasks, involved in the preparation of Architectural Shop Drawings
- Coordinated the activities involved in structural, architectural, and electromechanical trades needed for the execution of the project
- Supervised key activities such as surveying, leveling, preparation, and verification of drawings, quantities, and calculations involved in design work
- Reviewed the shop drawings, bill of quantities recommended suitable modifications, and scrutinized the request for information document submitted by the contractors to decide on their selection and enlistment
- Coordinated the work of various contractors and subcontractors involved in the project and ensured proper communication amongst them during the project
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all projects handled and ensured compliance with principles of architecture, codes, and applications
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture & Building Scinces
King Saud University
Riyadh09.2009
Skills
- Architecture Design
- Architect of record
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation skills
- BIM
- Dashboard Reporting
- Ms Office
Professional Development
05/01/17, On Job Training, Benham, Oklahoma City, 08/01/15, Architectural Design Practice in the United States, Cambridge Seven Associates, Boston, 03/01/15, Associate Certificate in Project Management, ESI - George Washington University, 11/01/13, Contemporary Architectural Design, Albert Speer & Partner GMBH, 11/01/14, On the job training on Urban Design & Landscape, Albert Speer & Partner GMBH, 09/01/14, Project Leader, Management & Communications, ESI International, 09/01/14, Managing Projects, ESI International, 06/01/14, Urban Planning & Design, PROJACS, 04/01/14, The Collaborative Delegate, TTM Associates, 11/01/13, Seven Habits + 1, New Company for Training, Education, and Consulting, 03/01/12, Core Concepts & Strategies, U.S Green building Council - Big 5 Saudi Arabia
Languages
Fluent in English
Fluent in Arabic
Noteworthy Accomplishments
- Advanced Electronics Company, Received a letter of Appreciation for the successful delivery of the planning phase and execution RFP of the SCF project & associated facilities upgrades.
- Saudi Industrial Property Authority (Modon), Successfully designed the full tender package for the residential prototypes within the living communities., Credited with proper management of the design process of Quraiyat Industrial City.
- Daem Real Estate, Received international property award sponsored by http://propertyawards.net/arabia-2012/ for DAEM residential project in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar.
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Saudi Arabia
- Date of Birth: 01/13/86
- Driving License: Issued from Saudi Arabia
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
CAPM - Associated Certification in Project Management
Timeline
Sr. Development Manager
Misk City
02.2024 - Current
Design Manager
JLL- MENA
10.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Project Manager
Dur Hospitality Company
11.2018 - 10.2021
Design Manager
Advanced Electronics Company
05.2017 - 11.2018
Project Manager
Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON)
07.2015 - 05.2017
Sr. Architect
Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON)
07.2013 - 07.2015
Project Manager
Arab National Bank
07.2012 - 07.2013
Project Architect
Daem Real Estate
01.2011 - 06.2012
Field Architect
Zuhair Fayaz Partnership Consultants
10.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture & Building Scinces
King Saud University
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