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Mohamed Metwaly

Mohamed Metwaly

Cairo, EG

 
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About 

Creative architect with bachelor's degree in architectural engineering and significant senior architectural experience managing complex projects designing buildings and ensuring structural integrity. LEED accredited, with expertise in international building codes, systems, and project type standards. Proven track record of troubleshooting and efficiently resolving problems and issues that arise during construction. Adept at preparing architectural drawings, including 3D modeling, using multiple design software packages. Proficiency in AutoCAD and various supporting programs. Skill preparing cost estimate and contracts according to cost analyses results and project specifications. Articulate communicator, effective at generating and communicating architectural design concepts to wide variety of clients, explaining complex information in easily understandable language. Technical proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, Rhino, Lumion, V-ray Renderer, Revit, Dynamo, Grasshopper, iMovie, Primavera. Multi-lingual: Arabic (fluent), English (fluent), French (intermediate), Italian (intermediate).
• Strategic Planning
• Sustainable Design
• Cost Analysis
• Project Management
• Architectural Design Software
• Computer-aided Design (CAD)
• Architectural Drawings
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Employment 

james cubitt & partners ltd., Team Lead

Jul 2019 - current
 

EHAF Consultants Engineers, Cairo, EG, Senior Architect

Research, plan, design and manage architectural projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction, zoning, and building codes and building materials. Prepare cost estimates and contracts. Develop drawings, reports, and presentations on multiple architectural projects. Prepare and provide project schedules for multiple projects to all participants, coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with design requirements and architectural standards. Coach and mentor three junior engineers.
Key Accomplishments:
 Transform CAD conceptual drawings into project models using Revit, leading meetings with clients to identify and resolve issues and coordinate design changes.
 Conduct research and prepare presentations and executive summaries of feasibility and scope of projects.
 Coordinate design packages from multiple sources for implementation on Revit model.
 Participate in site visits, collaborating with operations team to ensure accurate site execution and finishing.
 Prospect for clients using variety of networking, referrals, and cold-calling, following up with emails describing finishing, landscaping, and pool packages.

Apr 2017 - Jul 2019
 

EHAF Consultants Engineers, Cairo, Architect

Managed multiple projects, developing design into coherent set of contractual documents consisting of drawings and architectural specifications. Prepared proposals, managed client interactions, and interfaced with construction teams. Created design drawings, presentations, and construction documents. Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to coordinate design changes.
Key Accomplishments:
 Prepared documentation, including executive summaries describing feasibility and scope of projects.
 Calculated occupancy, sanitary, parking, and fire safety requirements, ensuring compliance with Egyptian building codes.
 Coordinated design packages from multiple sources for implementation on Revit model, proposing effective options to fulfill clients’ development strategies.

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
 

EGEC Engineering Consulting, Cairo, Junior Architect

Produced custom-designed mood and furniture boards for luxury developments as part of design team. using computer software to prepare design drawings based on concept boards.
Key Accomplishments:
 Reviewed and approved outsourced drawings from international consultants and drafted custom designed furniture pieces; managed local suppliers for quality control and material approval.
 Prepared concept studies using Sketch-up for exterior surface design of building curtain wall envelop.
 Designed interactive sales booth with integrated new marketing strategy for largest optical retailers in Egypt to be placed in malls, department stores, and exhibitions.

Oct 2013 - May 2015
 

Education 

Politecnico di Milano, lecco, BArch, Architecture engineering

I have been admitted for study masters degree in architecture engineering from March 2017 till March 2019 in Lecco campus.

Jan 2017 - current
 

Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management, Cairo, EG, BArch, Architecture design, Theories

Oct 2008 - Jul 2013
 

Awards 

LEED GA, 1st Place

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

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