Wasim Almahmoud
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Results-driven Senior Architect / Fit-out Architectural Manager with over 17 years of experience delivering complex interior and architectural projects across commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments. Demonstrated expertise in fit-out design management, technical coordination, and on-site delivery , ensuring alignment between design intent, quality standards, and construction execution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fit-Out Package Manager Lead
Thabat Construction
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2015 - Current
- Develop and maintain detailed fit-out work schedules aligned with overall project timelines.
- Monitor progress against milestones and proactively manage delays or risks.
- Coordinate with planning teams to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
- Manage and monitor the General Contractor's fit-out technical and supply chain to enable timely delivery and support construction.
- Review and approve mock-ups, material submittals, installation methodologies, and sequencing plans.
- Ensure fit-out works comply with stadium architectural, operational, and safety standards that lead to project life cycle compliance.
- Prepare concise executive-level reports summarizing fit-out progress, risks, opportunities, and cost/schedule impacts.
- Implement quality control procedures for fit-out works.
- Supervise inspection, snagging, and close-out processes in coordination with the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC).
- Track and manage defects resolutions, non-conformances, and supply chain issues.
- Ensure that all parties perform towards timely completion of handover documentation for client acceptance.
- Liaise with design consultants, contractors, and client representatives to ensure smooth execution.
- Identify and escalate risks to the PMC Project Director and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure fit-out works align with sustainability goals as per the design intend and General Contractor's scope of works (e.g., LEED, WELL) in coordination with sustainability consultants.
- Establish and oversee lessons-learned/continuous improvement feedback loops into the fit-out process.
- Support contract management, including claims validation, also assess the value engineering opportunities raised by the General Contractor and supply chain risks.
- Validate contractor claims for variations related to fit-out scope.
- Participate with the CSC in administrating the fit-out scope obligations by the General Contractor
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting within PMC governance frameworks.
- Conduct regular progress meetings and issue status reports to stakeholders.
Technical office manager
Alrajihi & Al Arrab Co.
Jeddah, Mecca Region
02.2009 - 02.2015
- Lead and manage the technical coordination of architectural works from design development through construction.
- Ensure design intent is accurately translated into detailed construction drawings and technical submittals.
- Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Interface with structural, MEP, and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical conflicts and ensure fully coordinated design solutions.
- Conduct technical workshops with consultants and contractors to clarify design issues and align execution strategies.
- Manage the preparation and issuance of RFIs (Requests for Information) and ensure timely resolution of design queries.
- Oversee the production and management of all architectural documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements.
- Implement internal quality control (QA/QC) procedures for drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Maintain revision logs and ensure controlled distribution of updated documents to all stakeholders.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, and mock-ups to confirm compliance with performance and aesthetic requirements.
- Supervise site inspections and ensure alignment between approved drawings and executed works.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to define material specifications and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors.
- Participate in technical evaluation of tenders, focusing on design compliance and constructability.
- Track long-lead items and coordinate logistics to prevent delays in delivery and installation.
- Work within PMO frameworks to ensure alignment with project governance, reporting standards, and milestone tracking.
- Contribute to progress reporting, risk assessments, and design deliverable tracking dashboards.
- Support cost and schedule control through proactive technical planning and change management.
- Provide technical assistance to site teams during execution, resolving conflicts between design documents and site conditions.
- Conduct site visits to verify workmanship, materials, and compliance with approved details.
- Lead coordination meetings between design and site teams to ensure smooth communication flow.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architect
Aleppo university
Aleppo,Syria 01.2003 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
IBAS
Zurich, Switzerland 01.2023 - 01.2024
Doctor's Degree - Business administration
IBAS
Zurich, Switzerland 01.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
Technical due diligence, mock-up reviews, and quality assurance
Leadership in project execution within fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
Fit-out Management & Delivery
Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership
Strategic Project Delivery
Facade package management (design, engineering, fabrication, and installation)
Supply chain strategy and delivery management for architectural components
Design Management & Technical Coordination
Governance & Reporting
Stakeholder Communication
Certification
· PMP® – Project Management Professional.
· BIM® Accredited Professional.
· RIBA chartered.
Selected Projects:
· Al Jawhrah Stadium 65K Seats - King Abdullah Stadium & Sports City, (Design & Build LSTK Contract / 2.5 Billion) Inaugurated By HRH Senior Architect. Client (King Abdullah sport city).
· [MADD SADAYEM 747 Villas], [Jeddah] – Housing, $[657M]; Technical office manager. Client (Ministry of housing)
· [Taiba education hospital], [Medinah] – health& care, $[540M]; Technical office manager. Client (Ministry of education).
· [King Salman Internasional convention center], [Medinah] – Convention, commercial, $[902M]; Façade Manager, Fit out manager, and technical office manager. Client (Ministry of Finance).
· [Nojoud Covid 19 hospital], [Medinah] – health& care, $[40M]; Technical office manager. Client (Ministry of health).
· [Economic knowledge city], [Medinah] – Housing, $[314M]; Senior architectural engineer. Client (Economic knowledge city).
· [Taiba university colleges and play yards], [Medinah] – Education, $[237M], Senior Project architectural engineer. Client (Taiba university).
· [Jizan immigrants’ accommodation 2000 Villas], [Jizan] – Housing, $[700M], Senior architectural engineer.
· [Haramain high speed railway], [Jeddah-Medinah-Mekkah] – Railway, $[6000M], Site architectural engineer. Client Ministry of finance).
Timeline
Doctor's Degree - Business administration
IBAS
01.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
IBAS
01.2023 - 01.2024
Fit-Out Package Manager Lead
Thabat Construction
02.2015 - Current
Technical office manager
Alrajihi & Al Arrab Co.
02.2009 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Architecture - Architect
Aleppo university
01.2003 - 01.2008