Experience

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  Lama Zagha Architects & Planners

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Amman, Jordan
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  UNOPS

  • Senior Infrasturcture Advisor - Retainer (Consultant)

    • Apr 2016 - Present
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  Self-Employed

  • Amman Governorate, Jordan

  • Senior Consultant

    • Apr 2017 - Jun 2021
    • Amman Governorate, Jordan
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  Arabtech Jardaneh

  • Jordan
  • Architecture and Planning
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Organization Development Manager

    • Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

    • Report to the Executive Managing Director. • Participate in setting and developing strategic plan for the company• Participate in identifying business activities that aligns with the strategic outcomes. • Overview the issuance of all documentations related to business plans and strategy.• Review all changes to policies, statements of functions, job descriptions, systems, procedures, manuals and forms within the company as it relates to the company’s QHSE.• Ensure the QHSE Management Systems’ requirements are met and well implemented.• Assist in specifying the business requirements for automation of all the company’s operations.• Attend the Executive Review Meetings and ensure proper recording and follow up on action items.• Promote the culture of excellence and implement excellence principles on the company’s operations. In addition to overviewing the efforts in applying for excellence awards and programs King Abdullah II Award for Excellence.• Promote corporate culture through managing corporate events such as State of the Company, Retreats and Annual Planning Sessions, in addition to structuring corporate talent management programs • Enhance Risk Management approach and framework.• Ensure the proper implementation of corporate social responsibilities program as per the policy.• Monitor efforts to develop corporate and group brand through supporting brand promise, vision, and position.• Monitor efforts to develop and maintain the company’s website, online presence and external communication protocols.• Manage all internal and external training of the organization• Promote and coordinate technical knowledge harvesting within the organization• Assign training budgets for technical departments.• Monitor daily departmental activities to ensure tasks are met.• Conduct employee performance reviews

  • Sr. Principal - Technical Development Office

    • Jun 2011 - Apr 2014

    Provide technical direction for the development of company technical processes. Lead the process of establishing design processes and quality control manuals, design guidelines, CAD manuals, document management systems and knowledge management. Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve services to our clients. Creates and executes initiatives and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirement. Ensures technical teams are contributing to process documentation. Train and build competencies of technical staff through in-house and out-house training. Develop training policy and procedure.

  • Principal - Infrastructure, Planning and Urban Design

    • Jun 2009 - Apr 2014

    Lead the project planning and design activities Managed projectsManaged and directed technical staff to ensure that projects are accomplished effectivelyPrepared estimates of professional efforts during the proposal preparation stagePrepared technical reports ensuring that the recommended technical solutions are practical. Prepared technical proposals for different types of projectsPerformed project management tasks which include: communications, work plan, coordination with the clients and consultants, following up with team members, correspondences, submittals, risk management, cost management, scope management, resources management and quality management.

  • Project Manager

    • Jul 2008 - May 2009

    Managed the design of projects, which included developing project planning, scheduling, resource planning, risk planning, team organization, client management, quality management, communications and time management

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  Al albayt University

  • Mafraq, Jordan

  • Assistant Professor

    • Feb 2003 - Sep 2008
    • Mafraq, Jordan

    Instructed the following courses for undergraduate students in Architecture: Architectural Design for all years (1st till 5th year), Architectural Basics and Design, Computer Aided Design, Freehand Sketching, Graduation Thesis, Graduation Architectural Design Project, History of Islamic Architect...

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  Applied Science University

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Instructor

    • Jul 1995 - Sep 1999
    • Amman, Jordan

    Instructed the following courses for the architectural students: Architectural Design, Computer Drawings and Building Construction.

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  Omrania & Associates

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Senior Architectural Coordinator

    • Sep 1997 - Mar 1999
    • Amman, Jordan

    Worked on planning and designing of educational and residential buildings. Managed projects with all disciplines. Checked the design with regard to compliance with building and civil codes. Ensure that the overall deliverables per stage are in accordance with the scope. Developed some lisp routin...

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  Jacobs

  • Phoneix, Arizona

  • Designer

    • Jul 1994 - Mar 1995
    • Phoneix, Arizona

    Developed designs and construction documents for industrial, laboratories offices.Visited project sites and documented as built conditions and drawings as well as quantity take-off. Met with the clients to discuss the design requirements and specifications. Produced architectural drawings and s...

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  Arizona State University - Facilities Planning ...

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Designer

    • Sep 1993 - Jul 1994
    • Phoenix, Arizona

    Prepared master plan drawings and perspectives using AutoCAD 12 including design details of university structures, landscape, disabled accessibility and remodel interior office spaces. Checked existing building and parking layouts for their compliance with ADA.

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  Ramahi Masri and Associates

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Architect

    • Mar 1992 - Aug 1992
    • Amman, Jordan

    Designed buildings, houses, commercial retails and offices. Prepared architectural documents using AutoCAD 11. Supervised one draftsman in the production of the construction documents. Responsible for checking existing and/ or proposed building layouts for their compliance with the zoning ordina...

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  Arkadia Consulting Engineers

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Architect

    • Oct 1991 - Mar 1992
    • Amman, Jordan

    Designed and developed variety of projects for the government including training centers, schools Performed several site visits and attended different meetings with the Ministry of Public Works in order to achieve the required design.Supervised two draftsmen in the creation of the construction do...

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  Ruken Al-O'rdon Bureau

  • Amman, Jordan

  • Architect

    • Aug 1990 - Oct 1991
    • Amman, Jordan

    Responsible for designing and planning of various building projects, offices, commercial retails, and houses in the Amman County.