Marwan Al Abhar
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MARAKEZ
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Egypt
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Real Estate
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500 - 600 Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
District 5 ( H4 parcel ) | New Cairo, Egypt | Budget : $4 million Responsible for a new business district project which involves the construction of a 50,000M2 total built-up business area with a variety of dynamic office spaces,ideal for all setups starting from entrepreneurs and start-ups as well as fast growing innovative enterprises efficient offices in a premium location, My main responsibilities includes : • Strategic cost control to deal with local market challenges because of currency inflation and material supply shortage • Overseeing all aspects of development, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control. • Developing detailed schedules with milestones and dependencies that were adhered to by the entire team. • Coordinating with multiple vendors (architects, engineers, contractors) on each package to ensure timely delivery of services required for completion. • Communicating effectively with stakeholders at various levels within the organization regarding progress against goals and expectations as well as any issues or risks encountered along the way. • Collaborated with marketing team on special events held at properties owned by company Show less
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The View Hurghada
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Egypt
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2021 - Oct 2022
The view compound | Hurghada, Egypt | Budget : $6 million The Island View consists of 8 Buildings with a total of 500 apartments and sizes ranging from 84m2 to 334m2 and offers 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, all of which are developed to the highest luxurious standards. My main responsibilities included : • Renegotiated supplier contracts to decrease supply costs by 15% and incorporate more energy-efficient building materials • Construction Risk Management , including budgeting and negotiating with vendors for materials • Oversaw the renovation of an existing property, ensuring that all city codes were met during construction • Negotiated contracts with subcontractors to ensure that deadlines were met while staying within budget • Conducted weekly walkthroughs of completed projects to ensure quality control measures had been followed Show less
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Kuwaiti Engineering Group
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Kuwait
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Director
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2021
Directed, inspired, and motivated the design team consisting of designers and CAD artists in different departments and their responsibilities to develop the creative strategy and supervising the project’s outcome, assigning tasks, taking part in key client meetings, and providing ideas which increase department productivity & my key challenges included : • Changed front office to new real-time scheduling software to ensure better job flow and client satisfaction. • Managed to create a unique office’s identity to implement on the projects outcome and design theme • Site supervision and construction quality assurance • Managing tight schedule to meet the delivery deadline • Managing technical team responsible for shop drawings Key projects : • KFM Shweikh factory | Kuwait | Budget : $2 million • Agility commercial mall | Kuwait | Budget : $1 million • Qadseya spots club renovation | Kuwait | Budget : $3 million • Private royal villas Show less
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MIDMAC Architectural Studio
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Egypt
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Architecture and Planning
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Founder | Director
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2018
Founded Midmac-as studio which focuses on the aspects of complex projects from pre-construction through closeout while maintaining solid relationships with clients, subcontractors while simplifying the design and construction process and my main achievements included : • Secured contracts for both residential and commercial construction projects, totaling over $5 million in total construction value • Reviewed pre-construction plans, implemented strategies and oversaw operations of 50 full-time workers and 25 part-time employees • Developed marketing materials, managed ongoing projects and invoiced clients Key Projects : • Altissimo restaurants branches • Q8 securities Headquarters • Majorka clinic • K beauty saloons • Various private villas • KFM Sabhan headquarters Show less
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Kuwait University
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Kuwait
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty Lecturer
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Mar 2013 - Dec 2017
Taught courses such as architectural design, structure, computer application and Introduction to graphic design • Member in the commette for evaluating the new shaddadia college campus • Guided students through College-level 4 design course, resulting in 100% pass rate for 35 students. • Led and organized 35 students to participate in an internship at a five- star hotel for four months. • Graded assignments, tests and held training sessions • Teaching architecture courses for undergraduate and master’s students Show less
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SAAC Consultants
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Kuwait
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Senior Architect
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2013
Meeting with clients to determine their needs • Managing projects from initial briefings to completion • Developing project proposals and presenting to clients and executives • Preparing drawings, specifications, budgets and construction documents • Complying with all local regulations, codes, and safety standards • Managing project teams and collaborating with other construction professionals • Conceptualization, design development, preparation of tender drawings. • Professional 3d visualization and architectural presentation. • Ministry legal papering and documentation. Key Projects : • Arfan heights, Oman • Several private villas, Kuwait • Entertainment city resort, Kuwait • Ski -arena mall, Egypt Show less
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Diwan Interios International
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Architect
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May 2009 - May 2010
Key responsibilities : • Shop drawings production and approval on site • ensure that the design is delivered and approved by the consultant. • Responsible for dealing with any on-site problems that may arise. • Working alongside developers, contractors, and client organizations. Projects : • Dar al fouad clinic, Hawalli, Kuwait Key responsibilities : • Shop drawings production and approval on site • ensure that the design is delivered and approved by the consultant. • Responsible for dealing with any on-site problems that may arise. • Working alongside developers, contractors, and client organizations. Projects : • Dar al fouad clinic, Hawalli, Kuwait
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Khatib & Alami
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Singapore
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Architect
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May 2008 - Apr 2009
Prepared and modified architectural documents with a focus on sustainability, schematic design and construction development phase • Collaborated all discipline's 3d models and drawings • Created physical architecture models for presentation purposes • Planned, organized and managed data schedule information to be created from 3d model, while ensuring team members were complying within data outcome standards consistently • Evaluation of specification, as well as ensuring of completion of RFIs Key Projects : • Sama Lagoon Residential & Commercial Tower, Dubai, UAE • Capital Business Park, El Sheikh Zayed, Egypt • Alex West-Holiday Inn, Alexandria, Egypt • Sohar Residential Complex, Mascut, Oman • Little Venice Hotel, Al Ein El Sokhna, Egypt • Rodan Mixed Use Tower, Syra Show less
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Education
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Alexandria University
BArch - Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Design & Planning -
Victoria College, Alexandria
High School Diploma, Scientific