Experience

Wow Factor
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Specification Manager - Finishes and Acoustical

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Various Companies

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Architect - Project coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2023

  Consultant for Interior & Architecture Projects Jan 2018 Onwards Responsible (contract basis) for architectural coordination from design development, tendering stage to site execution. Prominent Project – Project Architect (representing CPG Singapore) for Emergency unit @ Latifa Hospital Interior Architect (representing RSP architects) The Pam towers @ Palm Jumeriah Responsibilities:  Coordinate daily architectural and design related activities between consultant, DHA authorities / clients and contractor.  Preparing interior tendering package, material selection and statutory permissions from DHA / client and end users.  Performing general architectural works including architectural design, RFP resolving, site visits and inspections and prepares related reports.  Reviewing, along with DHA / client, shop drawings, detail design, layouts, construction documents, and material boards prepared by contractors.  Writes construction specifications and prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials when needed. Interfaces with suppliers.  Coordinates work with engineering and construction units at project site. Show less



KA International

• Spain
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project manager - Retail and Hospitality

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  Project development Manager - Design Mar 2016 – April 2018 Responsible for overall operations and project execution of the company’s hospitality & residential projects in UAE, from conceptual design to execution. Team Strength: 8 people Responsibilities:  Responsible for Project management from initial discussion, written brief, design, through construction and implementation for projects in UAE.  Devising technical consultancy (interior – architectural services) to high end residential clients by preparing presentations for such prospective clients, as needed.  Monitors and tracks project progress, accounts, invoicing and budget, and is responsible for overall project performance and profitability  Generating drawings, layouts, specification for each project and, where required, monitoring the progress through applicable Gantt charts, FFE lists, tender bidding and contract documents  Coordinating and managing local statutory approvals and permissions.  Sourcing and procuring products within profitability based on proposed RFPs. Review and value engineer products / designs  Lead project coordination and site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors  Providing solutions and solving issues in timely manner for both contractors and clients.  Manage the overall financial success of each Project with a specific focus on cost, efficiency and profitability. Documentation and archiving projects and relevant data Show less



Raajeev Kasat associates

• Project and Program Manager

  • May 2012 - Sep 2015

  Project development and design management for mixed used high rise development.Project Development Manager May 2012 – Sept 2015Overall project management. Responsible for collaborating and coordinating with all stakeholders and to ensure their interests are completely aligned with respect to the overall project objectives and deliverables. Team Strength: 6 peopleResponsibilities: Team formulation and coordination, preparing role matrix and application thru various stakeholders. To coordinate and systematize all design workshops and meetings and documentation for LEED green building certification. As project coordinator, from inception stage, inclusive of team formulation, market research, financing and government approvals, project brief, branding to marketing Billing and dispersant of funds Preparing required documents inclusive of project brief, RFPs, reports for financial and government institutes, marketing, and technical reports, legal and commercial contracts, work schedule and design management for all stakeholders Monitoring project budget. Manage and tracking of change orders, pay apps and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule Mockup, Material sourcing / Approval, procurement and billing. Show less

• Design Associate

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2012

  As Project partner and Principal designer, designing, implementation and project management of hospitality, commercial and high end residential projects. Worked as principal design manager on projects for offices, residential and hospitality interiors and residential developments Leading a team for preparing conceptual, feasibility study, presentation, material selection, mood board presentation and working drawing on various projects Client – consultant point of contact for all project issues inclusive of approvals, financial billing, contract and procurement Admin work inclusive of team development, HR recruitment, Quality and working standardisation and time management. Show less



Lovell Ozanne & Partners Ltd

• Guernsey
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Manager

  • Apr 2006 - May 2008

   Worked as design manager on refurbishment of a 5-star hotel and spa & assisted in institutional and residential developments  Preparation of conceptual, feasibility study, presentation, 3D visuals, statutory permission applications, working drawing, material selection, and mood board presentation on various projects  Preparing documentation, site coordination and supervision  Preparing tender documentation and managing the life-cycle of contract execution including inspecting and monitoring contractors’ work to ensure compliance with project schedule and specifications. Show less


HCP Design, Planning & Management Pvt.Ltd.
• India
• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Junior Architect

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2006