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Afiul Khan

Afiul Khan

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

AECOM, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer / Project Architect

Responsible for project development and delivery from initial design stages to the final project close-out, including kick-off and other client meetings, scope reports, design documents, construction administration. Other duties include:

Ensuring that filing is streamlined and done in a timely manner.
Working with the team on project design, project schedule, work plan and project budget for an assigned project.

Train consultants and new hires as discipline lead for curated, large scale, site inspections and review the final reports ensuring quality assurance and quality check.

Lead and manage various trades for specific project (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, etc.) in-house or separate non-AECOM sub-consultants.

Working closely with other professionals, independently preparing and presenting client focused design solutions.
Preparing and reviewing models and drawings during all design phases.

Coordinate and collaborate activities with employees in other disciplines and departments, internally and externally.
In collaboration with focus driven team, performing technical assignments of moderate to high complexity consistent with approved schedules and budgets.
Supporting the pursuit of exciting new transportation / aviation projects in the US and worldwide.
Develop and review designs, renderings, sketches, diagrams, schematic and working drawings to illustrate design solutions.

Develop and document details to communicate design intent. Review and edit specifications and schedules.
Develop, adapt, or modify design features and details.

Select and specify finish materials and finishes.
Advise and mentor team members.

Aug 2019 - current
 

AB Architekten, New York, NY, US, Project Manager / Architectural Designer

Working independently on multiple projects as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced and creative team environment; Contributing a meaningful role in all phases of projects; working directly with clients, contractors, and consultants. Responsible for design development and production of construction drawings, detailing and material selection. In charge of Construction Administration, Project management and organizational tasks while communicating effectively with all parties involved.

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
 

SS Engineering, Melville, NY, US, Project Manager / Architectural Designer

Responsible for the development and supervision of SDs, DDs and CDs while
maintaining the standard & quality of finished products. Scope of work included designing new buildings, as well as the extension, renovation and demolition of existing buildings. Leading design teams, conducting field surveys, overseeing design development, specifications, outlining work schedule and budgeting of hours for teams, attending meetings & corresponding with clients, contractors, designers, engineers, expediters, and team members involved. Coordinating various aspects of ongoing and future projects that the firm ventures upon are among the many responsibilities successfully balanced. Drawings produced include, but is not limited to, plans, elevations, sections, details, riser diagrams (gas, plumbing, sprinklers, etc.), 3D visualizations and post-renders with the utilization of relevant software. Assistance provided in the submission and approval of documentation to all related project works while also aiding to collect pending monetary transactions representing the firm.

Aug 2016 - May 2018
 

AASTHAA, Dhaka, BD, Founding Principal

Led over 100 projects from inception till execution. Worked in collaboration for multiple projects with Honorary Adviser, Md. Ahsanul Haque Khan, (Former Chief Architect, Dept. of Architecture, Govt. of Bangladesh and Health Facility Expert). Responsible for the main and overall Architectural Design. Chief Coordinator and supervisor for all construction drawings and drafting (including Architectural, Structural, Electrical & Plumbing Design) and Director of Technical Committee for Project Management.

Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
 

ONNO Architectural Solutions, Dhaka, BD, Principal and Partner

Organizational responsibilities of different teams comprising of architects, engineers, construction workers and clients. Shared and individual responsibilities that included production of architectural and construction drawings, drafting, documents and project estimation, 3D visualization, site visits and coordination of overall project development from schematic phase to construction.

Jul 2010 - Aug 2015
 

Urban Study Group, Dhaka, BD, Volunteer Architect

Documentation, Archiving, Design, Drafting and 3D visualization for preservation exhibition in Bangladesh National Museum for heritage sites and buildings of Old Town of Dhaka City.

Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Vistaara Architects Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Intern

3D visualization, Design Development and architectural drafting.

Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
 

Education 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Aug 2015 - current
 

North South University, BD, Dhaka, BD, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Jan 2005 - May 2010
 

Awards 

Distinguished Alumni Award, Award

2016
 

Architecture Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills