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Zain Kaiser

Zain Kaiser

Karachi, PK

 
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About 

Licensed architect (PCATP/IAP) with 8 years of multinational experience in technical project development, architectural design and construction management. Proven expertise in handling diverse project types, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions. Adept at managing all phases of design and construction, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and achieving client satisfaction.

Employment 

DDC Solutions, London, GB, Managing Architect

Established the remote wing for DDC Solutions in Pakistan, virtually leading a team of 8 technicians in developing BIMModels, ensuring seamless coordination to produce quality output across all projects, in adherence with ISO 19650regulations to fulfill the requirements of European clients
•Worked in close liaison with architectural and construction firms (Stiff and Trevillion, Architecture Initiative, East, Higgins Partnerships) to provide technical support, enhancing the firms’ design and construction capabilities through tailoredBIM implementation
•Produced the schematic models for Plots B1 & B2 in Canada Water - a mega urban development project in CentralLondon, master-planned by the practice of Allies and Morrison
•Developed accurate Revit models from Point Cloud laser scans, capturing precise exterior and interior details to depictexisting building conditions for change of use projects
•Developed, designed and managed Revit building models in accordance with client requirements, creating 2D and 3DRevit families to meet project specifications
•Utilised Navisworks for clash detection and clash reports, identifying conflicts between various building systems toimprove project efficiency
•Developed BIM Execution Plans (BEP’s), project milestone charts, construction timelines and scheduling for accurateproject planning and execution

Conducted quality assurance to verify BIM models, project documentation and planning submission sheets

Sep 2023 - current
 

Kaiser Ashrat & Associates, Karachi, PK, Lead Architect

•Developed and presented proposals entailing 3D renders and schematic plans of an Auditorium (10,975 m2) mixed-use Club (24,323 m2), Hospital (62,813 m2) and Mosque (3,121 m2) for the Pakistan Navy
•Developed and presented proposals entailing plans, 3D renders and of a Medical Institute(17,372 m2) featuring a 1000-seat Auditorium, Nursing School and Hostels for Indus Medical College
•Designed form, façade and interior of two 4-story bank branches for Meezan Bank Ltd (1,670 m2)
•Project Lead on all residential projects in Karachi; managed production of complete set of architectural design, interior design, landscaping and construction documents
•Lead on client meetings and regular correspondence to maintain client satisfaction in ongoing projects
•Assess project feasibility for clients; deliver design solutions that facilitate long-term project viability
•Coordinate with HVAC, MEP, structural and fabrication subcontracting teams to ensure compliance with provided architectural documentation and details
•Employ clash detection and management strategies to ensure effective execution
•Conduct site survey and appraisals before and after construction

May 2020 - Aug 2023
 

Pathomsub Construction Ltd, Bangkok, TH, Junior Architect

•Prepared architectural drawings for commercial projects in Bangkok, Phuket, Hanoi, and Savannakhet (including: a stationery store, warehouse, home for the elderly, condominiums, offices and shopping mall)
•Drafted and plotted numerous scale drawings of planned developments using AutoCAD
•Verified applicable codes and building regulations of concerned authorities for new projects
•Developed various schematic 3D’s of ongoing projects for client meetings and discussions
•Crafted on-scale physical models of various projects for client presentations
•Tabulated material quantities for cost estimation and purchases
•Developed diagrams, figures and tables required for on-site management

Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
 

Education 

Assumption University, Bangkok, TH, BArch, B.Arch

Jan 2011 - May 2017
 

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