Shomoul Mall Holding Co., Riyadh, SA, Director of Design

Senior level Design and Construction management roll representing the Client with variety of stake holders in Design, Procurement and Construction Management services for new mega size AVENUES RIYADH shopping Mall and five hospitality high rise towers.
Some of the major goals and objectives are:
1. Manage the process of Design- Build contract with local Main Contractor to design Phase one of the project which consists of over 1.4 million Sq. Mt. of mega shopping mall including separate packages for roads, District cooling plant and Power Sub Station.
2. Streamline and control complex processes of Detailed Design for construction packages to achieve extremely aggressive delivery of critical milestones at specific time durations.
3. Work with various Client groups to optimize and customize the Mall Design, groups such as high-end tenants, entertainment operators, Mall Leasing groups
4. Plan for Phase two to complete Design and tendering of five high rise integrated towers for leading hospitality operators, such as Conrad, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria and others TBD
5. Establish high level controls on the details of the Design, procurement and Construction schedule linked to financial and work execution KPIs by the Main Contractor and others vendors.
6. Update the design to reflect changing market conditions and to address local governmental regulations

KEO International Consultants, Kuwait, Director

Active engagement as the Architecture and Engineering Design Services Director for KEO in charge of all Design operations, staff management and Client relations.
Member of the company leadership team in charge of operations and financial targets for the firm.
Some of the major tasks are:

• Evaluate incoming Requests for Proposals, (RFPs) and develop the
proposal Scope, deliverables obligations and Contract terms negotiations
• Assign the required teams and Managers to execute the projects as per the
defined Financial models and the execution plans.
• Assign and engage the required and applicable vendors and international
consultants.
• Review and implement all applicable, codes, regulations and zoning
requirements
• Establish tight Project Execution plans including risk management, Client
relations and Quality Control systems.

KEO International Consultants, Kuwait, KW, Project Director, Portfolio Manager

Completed various hospitality and high rise office tower projects for leading government and private developers in Kuwait.

Responsibilities and design services covered the following:
1. Assist Clients in defining the Scope of Work, Project program areas and
program functions
2. Retained applicable specialty services from leading international Sub
Consultants and specialist vendors
3. Plan and Execute the Project Design phases and deliverables
4. Management of in-house architects, engineers, sub-consultants, costs of
development estimates and tendering/ Bidding options.
5. Established and executed Sub Tender Packages to speed up the project
construction phases
6. Conducted Cost Cutting and Value Engineering conferences and
documents reviews
7. Follow ups on all governing authorities and jurisdictions
8. Site and Construction Support services including Field reviews and Mock
up approvals

Completed Design and Construction Administration services for:
1. Forty-six corporate office tower for Kuwait Investment Authorities of Kuwait,
total area of 132,000 M Sq at an estimated Construction cost of over US $
320,000,000
2. Forty-five story corporate office tower and Five Star “Four Seasons” Hotel
at an area of 148,000 M Sq at an estimated Construction cost of US
$400,000,000
3. Renovation and remodeling of a historic “Sheraton Hotel and an adjacent
“Four Point” hotel tower complex, total area of 55,000 M Sq and at an
estimated construction cost of over US $ 240,000,000
4. Colleges of Architecture and Computing Science at the new campus for
Kuwait University in collaboration with international consultants. Area of
over 85,000 Sq Mt and an estimated Construction cost of $300 M
5. Other high education, Applied education, vocational colleges and K-12
facilities
6. Various Shopping Malls, Shopping centers and high end restaurants in
Kuwait
7. Many auto Showrooms for major brands, like, GM, Cadillac, Honda, Toyota,
Nissan and Hyundai

AL Mal Investment company, Kuwait, KW, Project Manager/ Client Representative

Client Representative for “AL Mal” Development and investment company to manage new economic city project the city Ha’il, Saudi Arabia with an estimated area of sixty-seven square Kilometers.

represented and assisted the developer and all stakeholders in master planning, feasibility studies, stake holder management, international consultants and business development activities.

management of various engineering and master planning services in order to meet the business objectives of the development and compliance with the Saudi Government Economic City Authority.

KEO International - Project Management and Construction, Kuwait, KW, Project Manager

Management services to represent the Investment and Development Client, NREC of Kuwait for planning and execution of new Mega Shopping Mall complex located at Reem Island in the UAE, (Al Reem Mall and Carina Views Residential tower). Total development over 350,000 M Sq

Assisted the Client, investors and Consultants in the detailed development of the Project components, areas and fictional programs for the Shopping Mall, office complex, Residential Towers and other high end components.

Generated and drafted all Sub Consultants contracts, vendors and service providers.
Assisted the Design teams in ensuring compliance with the development purchase agreement provisions and obtaining applicable local approvals.

Review and monitor of construction cost estimates, monitoring of design schedules, monthly progress reports, assisting the client in design decisions. Established the development of tendering and procurement strategies, and the subsequent review of tenders and assisting the owner in contractor selection and agreement execution.

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charlotte, NC, US, Senior Associate - Projects Manager

Team leader responsible for strategic planning and repeat client relations. assisted leading retail clients in achieving their strategic growth targets with unique design solutions.

Duties and operational responsibilities included the following major tasks:
1. marketing, business development, project programs, Contracts and
negotiations
2. Talent identification, resource assignment and management to suite the
client and project demands.

3. Established effective system of checks and project management tools to
ensure timely completion of projects within established budgets and
delivery plans.

4. provision for total design and management services for over twenty-five
high end retail centers and food service projects. Methods such as visuals,
3-D models reflecting fully integrated interior and exterior design.

5. Assisted various clients to develop unique brand identities by designing
complete package of collaterals, graphics, finishes and lighting design.

6. Construction management services, utilizing the most up to date
construction management methods and tools as specified by the American
Institute of Architects and the American Construction Specifications
Institute.

7. Pre Contract services such as site development studies and selection,
zoning approvals, site and government approvals, contract negotiations,
contract writing, construction development services and tenant and end
user fit out services.