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Ahmed AbouBakr

Ahmed AbouBakr

Jeddah, SA

 

About 

14 Years’ Exposure to diverse technical aspects of the construction industry in different categories (Commercial, Institutional and Heavy Civil) with several major Construction companies in Egypt and KSA and collaborated with renowned Engineering firms, proven skills and contributions in the areas of building construction, Architectural detailing, quantity survey, traffic management, landscape, coordination, execution, etc., Currently working with a Major Contracting Company in KSA as Senior Project Architect.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Adex Contracting, New American International School in Jeddah Campus, Jeddah, SA, Senior Project Architect

• Study the contract documents, specifications and tender drawings.
• Identify sub-contractors' scope of work.
• Review shop drawings and Schedules submitted from all sub-contractors.
• Coordinate Architectural work items with Structural, MEP and External works.
• Solve discrepancies between Architectural, Structural, MEP and External works.
• Produce workshop drawings for Architectural items.
• Raise RFI's and Field RFI’s as needed.
• Prepare details as needed for construction use.
• Manage Selection and approval of finishing materials and submitted samples.
• Handle the Submittal of materials in accordance with Specifications, and the approvals of Suppliers/sub-contractors to the project consultant - ZFP (Zuhair Fayez Partnership)
• Make technical assessments against contract specifications.
• Attend client/Consultant meetings and report progress.
• Call for site walk to solve some of the design issues when required.

Jan 2017 - current
 

BACS Consortium, Riyadh Metro Project, Riyadh, SA, Field Engineer - Traffic Management

• Study the contract documents, specifications & Requirements.
• Study methods of constructions of different Delivery groups: Utility Diversions, Viaducts, At Grade, Surface & elevated stations, deep underground stations and tunneling.
• Study and analyze traffic patterns in Riyadh.
• Attend meetings and presentations by different Delivery Groups.
• Attend meetings with the RMTC – Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants, ADA & Traffic Police.
• Assist in the Design of temporary traffic control plans for different delivery groups: Utility Diversions, Viaducts, At Grade, Surface & elevated stations, deep underground stations and tunneling, along with Engineering Partner TranspoGroup for metro Lines 1 & 2.
• Prepare drawings needed for the execution of traffic detours on site (Setting out, Safety plans, work sequence plans, etc.)
• Prepare details as needed for Implementation.
• Oversee the Implementation of Traffic Detours on Site and apply modifications whenever necessary.
• prepared the Gantry Signs Database for Line 2, and keep it updated on regular basis.

Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
 

Curve Landscape DMG, MIVIDA, Cairo, EG, Senior Project Architect - Technical Office

• Studied the contract documents, specifications and tender drawings.
• Identified sub-contractors' scope of work and received/negotiated quotations along with Procurement.
• Managed coordination work items with Hardscape, Utilities & Street Lighting Contractors.
• Solved discrepancies between Softscape, Hardscape, Irrigation network, Utilities & Street lighting.
• Raised RFI's and Field RFI’s as needed.
• Monitored daily, weekly and monthly submittal report.
• Produced Softscape drawings for 2 work packages.
• Prepared details when needed for construction use.
• Handled the Submittal of Materials in accordance with Specifications to the project consultant Sites International.
• Attended client/Consultant meetings and reported progress.
• Called for site walk to solve some of the design issues when required.
• Assisted Project Controls team in preparation of Variation documents, reviewing claims and made technical assessments against project specifications.
• Assisted Planning team in preparation of weekly/monthly progress reports & look ahead schedules.
• Prepared the QS Measurement Sheets along with Invoice Documents for Submittal.
• Oversaw the preparation of Irrigation Network drawings, Lighting & Wiring drawings.

Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
 

Al Asas United Co. Ltd., Administration Bldg. - KAMC, Jeddah, SA, Senior Project Architect

• Studied the contract documents, specifications and tender drawings.
• Identified sub-contractors' scope of work and received / negotiated quotations.
• Reviewed shop drawings and Schedules submitted from all sub-contractors.
• Coordinated Architectural work items with civil, MEP and External works.
• Solved discrepancies between Architectural, civil, MEP and External works.
• Produced workshop drawings for Architectural items.
• Monitored daily, weekly and monthly submittal report.
• Prepared and reviewed Quantity Survey documents for Architectural items.
• Managed Quality control with a team of 2 Engineers + 2 General Foremen.
• Raised RFI's and Field RFI’s as needed.
• Prepared details as needed for construction use.
• Managed Selection and approval of finishing materials and submitted samples.
• Handled the Submittal of materials in accordance with Specifications, and the approvals of Suppliers/sub-contractors to the project consultant Engineering Department for the National Guard Health Affairs.
• Made technical assessments against contract specifications.
• Attended client/Consultant meetings and reported progress.
• Called for site walk to solve some of the design issues when required.
• Prepared Quantity Survey documents for Architectural items, Reviewed QS documents for Civil and MEP before submitting to the project management.
• Prepared the Monthly Invoice Document for Submittal to the project Management.
• Finished all as built drawings.

Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Hassan Allam Construction, Hacienda Bay, Alexandria, EG, Senior Architect - Technical Office

• Studied the contract documents, specifications and tender drawings.
• Identified sub-contractors' scope of work and received/negotiated quotations along with procurement.
• Reviewed drawings submitted from all sub-contractors.
• Coordinated Architectural work items with civil, MEP and External works.
• Produced workshop drawings for Architectural items.
• Prepared Quantity Survey documents for Architectural items.
• Solved discrepancies between Architectural, civil, MEP and External works.
• Monitored daily, weekly and monthly submittal report.
• Raised RFI's and Field RFI’s as needed.
• Managed Selection and approval of finishing materials and submitted samples.
• Prepared details as needed for construction use.
• Handled the Submittal of Materials in accordance with Specifications to the project consultant PHD - Engineering Dept.
• Made technical assessments against contract specifications.
• Attended Consultant meetings and reported progress.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
 

Amer Group Holding, Porto Sokhna, Suez, EG, Architect - Technical Office

• Studied the contract documents, specifications and drawings.
• Identified sub-contractors' scope of work and received/negotiated quotations along with Finishing Manager.
• Reviewed drawings submitted from all sub-contractors.
• Coordinated Architectural work items with civil, MEP & External works.
• Produced workshop drawings for Architectural items.
• Prepared Quantity Survey documents for Architectural items.
• Raised RFI's and Field RFI’s as needed.
• Monitored daily, weekly and monthly submittal report.
• Made technical assessments against contract specifications.
• Prepared details as needed for construction use.
• Handled the Submittal of Materials in accordance with Specifications to the project consultant AMG.
• Attended Client/Consultant meetings and reported progress.
• Prepared purchase requisitions, POs, Contracts, Invoices for Sub-Contractors using SAP ERP software.
• Prepared and reviewed as built drawings.

Jul 2007 - Dec 2010
 

Square Engineering Firm, San Stefano Grand Plaza, Alexandria, EG, Architect - Technical Office

• Studied the contract documents and specifications.
• Identified sub-contractors' scope of work and received quotations.
• Coordinated Architectural work items with civil, MEP.
• Produced workshop drawings for Architectural items.
• Prepared Quantity Survey documents for Architectural items.
• Monitored daily, weekly and monthly submittal report.
• Raised RFI's as needed.
• Handled the Submittal of Materials in accordance with Specifications to the project consultant DAR Al-HANDASAH.
• Worked on technical assessments against contract specifications.
• Attended Client/Consultant meetings and reported progress.
• Called for site walk to solve some of the design issues when required.
• Prepared and reviewed as built drawings.

Jan 2005 - Jun 2007
 

Amr Hafez Architect, Alexandria, EG, Junior Architect - Interior Design

• Attended Client/Contractor meetings.
• Prepared Interior Design proposals for Several Clients.
• Prepared workshop Drawings for Finishing works Execution.
• Supervised finishing works Execution work on Site.
• Reviewed Quantity survey documents on site with different contractors.

Jul 2003 - Dec 2004
 

Education 

Alexandria University, Alexandria, EG, BArch, Architecture

Architecture Design, History & theories, Interior design, Building construction and Planning theories

Sep 1997 - Nov 2003
 

Victoria College, Alexandria, EG, High School, GCSE

General Studies

Sep 1995 - Jun 1997
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills